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10 - PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, October 16 1991 " "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" OHIP has decreased coverage on outside of Canada travel up to 60%. The John Ingle Nomad Travel Plan covers: EXCESS MEDICAL e EXCESS HOSPITAL EXTENDED HEALTH CARE EMERGENCY AIR AMBULANCE PLUS MUCH MORE Competitive Rates - Local Service RON NOBLE INSURANCE LIMITED 106 Main St. N., Uxbridge 852-3309 « 640-1290 Homes e Auto e Business Farms e Life TRICK OR TREAT A New Limited Edition Print by Walter Campbell x: FRAMER"S GALLERY 237 Queen Street, Port Perry 985-2543 Letters io the editor Taxpayers anxious about future To the Editor: Regardless of where they are, however, the country's pains continue. Citizens are bothered by a whole host of issues-taxes (pick one) continue to steamroll (no one politician can change taxes) over pocketbooks, busi- ness and personal bankrupt- cies remain chokingly high. Canada's constitutional dilem- ma continues to destabilize-all of these problems and more are being acutely felt by Canadians every day of the year. It is apparent the hot sum- mer of 1991 has been rivalled only by the heat of Canada's po- litical and economic climate, Scugog taxpayers are under- Petition has 2,500 names Tracey Picard's campaign to reinstate capital punishment for those convicted of crimes against children hasn't attract- ed as much support as she-had hoped. So far, about 2,500 people have signed their names to her petition, which she started cir- culating at the end of August in response to the death of Kayla Klaudusz. The petition states "Kayla wasn't allowed to live, her killers shouldn't be able to live either." Scugog residents have had mixed reactions to the petition, says Ms. Picard. Some people have called her crazy and writ- ten profanities on the petition, and she has had doors slammed in her face while tak- ing the petition door-to-door. But on the plus side, she says a lot of people have been supportive and have helped her circulate the petition. "I've got a lot of support and a lot of help so I'm pleased with that," she says, "but I wish there were more people taking a stand." She believes the interest in her campaign is starting to die down, in part because there hasn't been more cases like Kayla's in the news lately. When she feels she has enough signatures, the peti- tion will be sent to the Toronto Sun, which has been conduct- ing its own campaign. The peti- tions will then be sent to the Klaudusz family, who will for- ward them to the federal gov- ernment. standably concerned and anx- ious about the future of Scugog Township. Scugog voters will find the most productive and economi- cal way to make their feelings known is through a face-to-face meeting with their elected (or elected to be) representative(s). As employees of Scugog Town- ship taxpayers, policiticians are accountable for listening and responding to the views and sentiments of their constit- uency. What better way to in- form your future local represen- tative(s) regarding the critical issues of the day than through a frank discussion? The anger, concerns or sug- gestions of the public reach lo- cal government directly through each politician. It is also very important politicians hear your praise if you are sat- isfied with the way they are representing you, regardless of whether their party isin power, Armed with feedback from their voters, the officials can work with a clearer focus on the needs and wants of their con- stituents. of your concerns' Inlieu of an actual meeting, a personal letter or telephone call are both effective means of reaching your (would be) Scu- gog representative(s). Your po- itical respresentatives' phone numbers can be found in the hone book. If politicians do not ts from you, politicians can- not be blamed for assuming their constituents are satisfied with their performance. Believe it or not, these people work for you. There are a lot of you, and a lot you can do with your "X" vote. Get out and "X" vote "Think", use your head not your heart. When you decide your "X" vote on Nov. 12,1991. There are many things you should know before you "X" vote. So be sure to attend All Candidates meetings for the Scugog Municipal Elections. "X" every vote counts. I repeat once again - "Few politicians are successful unless a lot of other people want them tobe." Roy Walker Smith Port Perry, Ontario, Canada P.S. Be proud to be a "Canadi- an" and always include "Cana- da" in your address. Fair. other provinces. $5-million levy is still owing. Island. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Lodge, Port Perry by District Deputy President Sister Betty Major and staff of Orono Lodge at an installation ceremony recently. 20 YEARS AGO Wednesday, October 18, 1971 Kathy Parkin of Oakwood has been entering the plowing matches for the past five years, and this year at the competitions in Claremont she placed third in the class open to boys and girls under 16 years old. Kathy was the only girl in the competition. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kerry and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baird spent the weekend in Elmvale where Mr. Kerry judged horses at Elmvale Mrs. Jean Somerville, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Blakley journeyed to St. Therese, Quebec where they attended the wedding of Bill Waller. 10 YEARS AGO Wednesday, October 14, 1981 Registered nurses in Port Perry joined their counterparts from hospitals across Ontario to protest lack of action on a new contract and the fact that salaries paid to Ontario nurses are falling behind A 21-year-old Caesarea-area man lost his life when the motorcycle he was driving collided head on with a car on the North Nestleton Sideroad. Jack McMillan was pronounced dead at the scene. Thousands of tax dollars were still owing from Scugog taxpayers to the township. Two weeks after the Sept. 30 deadline, $900,000 of a A 45-year-old Richmond Hill man, Tony Minchella, suffered gun shot wounds to the leg while hunting in a controlled area operated by the Ministry of Natural Resources at the north end of Scugog A truck carrying beef cattle over-turned near Sonya. John B. White was approaching a stop sign on County Road 4 when the brakes failed and he was forced to drive off the road. The truck flipped and the 12 cattle got loose. Scugog Township 1991 Municipal Election ALL-CANDIDATES' PUBLIC MEETING Port Perry WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23rd - 7:30 PM Everyone Welcome - Your opportunity to meet and question your local candidates. High School This All-Candidates' Meeting is Hosted by TAXPAYERS' COALITION SCUGOG (formerly Citizens Against Unjustified Taxes) YT T--y--mm I a PE eR a I ER ---------- da f A SE AA A a a a A ER A JE SP