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a PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 10,1992 - § "A Family Tradition for 125 Years" From Page 1 brawl. Miss McGriskin lives next door to the hall and says she heard the incident around midnight. She found the teens in her front yard, on her porch and on the street. "I've never been so frightened" in all my life," she said. She says more than $3,000 damage was done to her cus- tom-made picket fence after the crowd pushed itin during thein- cident. She says her car was also moved by the crowd and various plants were also destroyed. "It's a mess," she said refer- ring to her property. Miss McGriskin was incensed by the police's attitude toward the whole affair. She said she called 9-1-1 at least five times before a car responded. And when they did arrive she said they didn't get out of the car. Eventually five units respond- ed. Mayor Howard Hall, Miss McGriskin's neighbor, also wit- nessed the incident and also voiced concern about the han- dling of the affair by police. Mayor Hall said he met with police officials on March 6 to get an explanation of the incident and a report. But despite numerous ac- counts from the public, the po- lice continue to downplay the event. Inspector Ross Smith said there was "a disturbance" at the teen dance and as a result they are currently investigating the incident in which one male has filed an assault charge. "It appeared to be a lot more thanit was," Lesaid. But in light of the incident, many are calling for an end to such events at the hall. Although Miss McGriskin Myles G. O'Riordan Managing Director REAGHING OUT Should I bring my child into the Funeral Home? I don't want to scare him/her. How many times have parents said or thought this? Unfortunately adults cannot always shelter children from death. Someone or something (as in a pet) is going to dic on us in our lifetime. There really isn't any good way to deal with death except straight on. My first experience that | remember was when [ was about five years old. Someone my father knew died. He was going to the Funeral Home to pay his respects; so to give my mother a break he took me with him. I still remember that I was scared but my Dad was with me holding my hand; so | knew I was safe. The ice had been broken and the next time there was a Funeral it wasn't so scary for me. Every child is different and what is right for one isn't necessarily right for another. I have here at the Funeral Home pamphlets titled "Helping Children Understand Death". Please feel free to drop into the Funeral Home at 216 Queen St. or call me at 985- 2171 for one if you feel it may help you answer a few questions. Wagg Funeral Home Ltd. McDERMOTT-PANABAKER CHAPEL 216 Queen Street, Port Perry 985-2171 says she has called numerous times complaining of excessive noise at the hall, this is the first time she has seen a fight. It was once too often however. "We shouldn't have to put up with this sort of thing," she said. "Neighbors and the general public shouldn't have to experi- ence this," Mayor Hall said. He said he met with the Ma- sonic Temple officials the fol- lowing day to discuss the matter and threatened to shut down the hall if these problems con- tinued. Although it was rented by a non-member, various provi- sions were not adhered to at the dance. There were no chape- rones or off-duty police officers present. Other local halls such as the Latcham Centre have strict rules concerning the chaperon- ingofdances. Mayor Hall says he has been informed by Masonic officials that there will not be any more teen dances allowed at the hall. An official at the Masonic Temple confirmed it will no longer allow teen dances to be held in the building. Peter Miles said a statement would be is- sued shortly. "It's a shame that the good kids will miss out due to a couple of problem kids," he said. Steve McEachern, a local disc jockey who holds many of these teen dances, says he feels like he is the victim of circumstances that weren't his fault. He was not the organizer of the dance the night the brawl broke out and fears the recent decision will hurt him. Mr. Eachern was at council on Monday to seek an agreement with council that will allow teen dances to continue. He pointed out that he has hosted a number of these dances and has had no problems during his events. Therefore he should be allowed to continue. Council agreed with him and requested a copy of his notes in order to incorporate his ideas into the final plans for the revi- sion of the laws governing danc- es. In light of the brawl, Miss McGriskin is calling some zon- ing changes to the area on Queen Street between Simcoe and Crandell Streets. She says Mayor questions police about brawl the immediate area has an odd mix of commercial and residen- tial. There are three commer- cial outlets in the immediate area and four buildings zoned for residential. Miss McGriskin says this is ridiculous and would like to see a rezoning of the area to avoid "the spot zoning." "There's just something wrong with the designation," HUGGINS -- BUDER | RITA SUSAN HUGGINS and TERRY LEE BUDER are pleased to announce their engagement and forth coming marriage. Rita is the daughter of Bea Huggins of Sonya and the late Elmer Huggins. Terry is the son of Norma and Bill Buder of Renfrew. The wedding will take place June 27th, 1992 at Greenbank United Church. she says. Miss McGriskin would like to see it rezoned to accommodate all residential or all commercial but not both. "I just think there has to be some continuity and right now thereisn'tany," she said. Robins making their way home Has spring sprung in On- tario? A few of our feathered friends think so. The Star received a couple of telephone calls from Scu- gog Township residents who have spotted robins in the area. The first call came on Thursday when Tracy Howe of Saintfield telephoned to say she spotted three robins in her backyard. Sandy Spence of Port Perry called on Saturday. She spotted a robin in her backyard, as well. Here's hoping the robins know something that our calendars don't know. THE BIRDS HAVE RETURNED FOR SPRING BREAK SALE AT PHILP PONTIAC this car! eo 2 litre MFI engine e bucket seats e tinted glass e console shift e deluxe wheel covers e delay lighting - e AM/FM stereo e sport mirrors e rear window defrosters e anti-lock brakes e pulse wipers e air conditioning e block heater e power steering e power door locks Look at the features on _-- pL e body side mouldings e automatic transmission e daytime running lights freight & taxes extra BPR *cash back to dealer - 5 24 additional models in : 7 stock at similar savings! 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