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i eT a in La hs mG 48 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 13, 1948 A federal election campaign was in full swing and opposition candidates were declaring inflation to be the main issue. As a sample of "absurdly high prices," one candidate pointed out that the price of a new car had gone up to $1,855. At a Port Perry council meeting, it was moved by M. B. Dymond, seconded by R. H. Frise, that the town felt a great sense of loss over the passing of Port Perry Star publisher Samuel Farmer. Council was requesting that owners of dogs in Port Perry keep them tied up during May, June and July, out of consideration for people's gardens. 3 : The Scugog chapter of the IOOD sponsored a tag day on behalf of the blind. ; 35 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 8, 1958 Work started on the widening of Oshawa Rd. near Cedar Creek. Department of Highways engineers were in town to inspect the causeway. They found that one culvert needed to be replaced, but otherwise the roadway between Port Perry and Scugog Island was in good condition. % : 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 8, 1963 Tris Coffin was the guest speaker at the 25th AnniYersary Diner of the Port Perry Lions Club which was held in the Legion all. Leeman Nixon, a minister of the Port Perty congregation of Jehovah Witnesses, attended a ministerial leadership seminar in. Oshawa. : The latest equipment available at Port Perry Hospital was shown off at the hospital's Open House. A half pound tin of sockeye salmon sold for 59 cents, side bacon | was 57 cents per pound and cooked ham was 47 cents for a six ounce package. AT AAR Le '25 YEARS AGO : Thursday, May 16,1968 So Heavy dredging equipment was put in operation at Caesarea to gesn out and deepen the channel for larger boats to make use of the area. } ng : : be wa The boys and girls of Cartwright High. School recaptured the trophy from Millbrook High School in the annual B-School Track and Field Meet between the two schools. Twenty-five creative displays were being erected for 'the 1st Home Show to be held at the Port Perry Arena. : In May 1968, prices on appliances were advertised as follows: 13.1 cubic foot frost free refrigerator $299.95 and the matching 24 inch range was $189.95. . 20 YEARS AGO Wednesday, May 16, 1973 The Victoria Day fireworks display was cancelled this year due to strict provincial regulations regarding the sale and use of fireworks. Historical Society president Bill Brock stated in a letter to the editor in the Star that Port Perry's old town hall may be torn down. It has been suggested that the property would be a good site for a parking lot. ~ Pending objection from the County Health Unit, Len Taylor may begin operating an overnight trailer park on Lot 10, Reach Township (facing Hwy. 7&12). The site is known as Wells Spring Park and application was approved by the Township Planning Board and local council recently. . 10YEARS AGO Tuesday, May 17, 1983 oo Port Perry Explorers receiving their E Pin, the highest award in the organization, were Celia Williamson, Nancy Imperial, and Shannon Jackson. Prince Albert Public School took top honors in a Lions Club sponsored junior Science Fair. Cartwright Central Public School placed second and Greenbank Public School placed third. "Scugog's Community Newspaper : of Choice' Letters to the editor i 200-185 Brock St. N., eal SNE Rrtory Al Fraser Je ec LAWYERS *° We are a full service law firm of five lawyers offering advice & representation in many areas of law, including: # Real Estate ¢ Criminal Law 4 Corporate & Commercial ¢ Wills & Estates ¢ Family Law ¢ Construction Liens We are experienced. We are approachable. We provide personal service. 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Police are no longer re- quired to swear allegiance to the Crown - the very basis of our democratic laws. The British Industrial Revo- lution that introduced a reward- ing and improved lifestyle the' world over, spread the use of the English language around the globe. It is the most widely used common language, the lan- guage of computers and 6f medi- cine. In France, English is com- pulsory in French schools. French officials and teachers ac- knowledge that English is un- questionably the No. 1 interna- tional language. While English unifies Europe -- French divides Canada. : The latest published figures researched by the Reform party state that bilingualism is cost- ing the taxpayers in excess of $10 million a day -- more than $4 billion a year. Despite the ap- peasement to Quebec a majority of Francophones want to break up the country and separate In the midst of our Centenni- al year celebration in 1967, a guest of the Pearson govern- ment, French President De- Gaulle fired up the FLQ terror- ists with his in-famous "Quebec Libre" speech and was ordered to leave the country. Shortly af- terwards Pearson hailed Tru- deau as the man "who would put Quebec in its place." The coun- try rallied only to find them- selves burdened with bilingual- ism, metric and finally multiculturalism to soothe the ethnic demands for equal treat- ment (and money) given to Francophones. Revenue Minis- ter Otto Jelinik, himself an eth- nic made the statement recent- - ly. that. multicultralism is dividing the country - not unify- ing it. Even Trudeau has admit- ted that bilingualism is not working. The constitutional matter was all settled at the Victoria Conference in 1971, then scut- tled by Premier Bourassa after - pressure from the St. Jean Bap-- tiste Society. In 1982 when Her Majesty signed the Constitu- tion, three of the four signators were '.French-Canadians, ac- . cording to Premier Wells. The ink was hary dry when they' spawned the Meech Lake fiasco, 11 men in the dark of night, an accord that would have given special status to Quebec far above that of the other provipc- 'es. One long Canadian native, Elijah Harper saved Canada from Quebec domination. Quebec seldom flies the Cana- dian flag and ignores Canada Day, July 1. Instead they rally to the drums of the separatists on St. Jean Baptiste Day. While Ottawa is engrossed in appeas- ing Quebec's never ending de- mands, the country sinks deep- er into recession, bankruptcies, more and more layoffs and plant closures. Research. and Devel- Spiment is'in shambles, the life blood of an exporting nation, with new jobs going to other countries. More than half of all lostjobs will never be replaced. The economy should be the Number 1 priority, not some nebulous constitutional amend- ment to appease Quebec. "Mulroney's "JOBS, JOBS, . JOBS" has turned to Quebec, 'Quebec, Quebec! The 'Ottawa Bureau chief of a national news. service says "the way things are going, our constitutional crisis could be passed on to our grand- children. "Britain has no consti- "tution!" One of the most free de- mocracies in the world. As good - Queen Victoria would say "we are not amused," at the destruc- tion of the country from within. As we enjoy the Victoria Day 'holiday, let us not forget our heritage and the great lady who - 'saw over the founding of Cana- ) 'da as a nation with honesty, pa- a and devotion to family life. CTE | Respectfully, Dean J. Kelly, President -. Association of Dedicated J Canadians ~ Port Perry,Ont. LOL 1P8 Show more respect for disabled and seniors "How "man y handicapped i To the Editor: . How many ramps are there at the curbs between street and sidewalk? Natural pesticides can To the Editor: There is one sure way to en-, sure a bug free and chemical free garden, and that's to grow your own natural pesticides. These home-grown nostrums were in use by farmers and gar- deners alike long before man- made chemicals took their toll upon the good earth. Pyrethrum plants (painted daisies) provide pest repellent action when grown throughout the garden or as a border plant. Once the flowers are in bloom, they can be picked, dried, and crushed to make safe pyreth- rum dust for use on localized in- fested areas. The dust is non- toxic to people, livestock and pets and can also be used as a safe flea powder. Alternatively a strong tea can be made from the powder and used to spray directly on insects. . Try a spray made from three cloves of garlic, one medium chopped onion and two cups of water in a blender for one min- ute - add two tsp. of hot red pep- per, steep for 24 hours and strain through a cheese cloth. Dilute with five cups of water king spots five minutes," not realizing they are depriving a needy person of parking? before using. Save the mush to bury around infested plants. Marigolds can be scattered amongst your flower garden and veggie garden for a bugless, crop free of insects. Nasturtium has the ability to scare off bean beetles and acts as a companion to beds of squash and cucumber, while the sharp tasting leaves add zest to the salad bowl. Horseradish will guard the potato patch, and sage, thyme and rosemary deter the cabbage moth. Mint deters unwanted bugs from infesting your patio, when used as a border. Penny- royal has 'an intense minty scent that is repugnant to mos- quitos, ticks and fleas, and may be used on animals and hu- mans. For personal use, simpl take a handful of the fres leaves and rub them over ex- posed areas of the body. It can also be distilled to.make a her- bal essence which can be ex- tended with safflower oil for a homemade mosquito lotion. The rhubarb plants' leaves are in- tensely toxic - as they are im- bued with oxalic acid. So, while are there on Merchants, do you have any idea how many people neveren- ter your store because they -can'tclimb the stairs? Citizens, next time you're on the main street, imagine trying . to maneuver by wheelchair or ay ee oly Sys Port Derry n Street? Two in front of ble is your main street for sen- the post office, one in the IGA jors and the disabled? parking lot and one in front of Where are the ramps and the IGA. Because there is no railings to the stores, banks and -. T2™P from the street a disabled restaurants? I know ofonly two PoT00 1508 the front spot has ramps, one at the post officeand © Make his or her way slowly to one at a bank. Unfortunately, the parkinglot entrance and en- the bank ramp, at the rear door, ter the store fase way. How makes the user feel like a sec. Many people park in a handi- ond class citizen. cap parking space, "Just for having to back down stairs try- ing to grasp a window for sup- port. 8 There are a lot of seniors and disabled people in Port Perry. Let's show them more respect. 'Mrs. Dianna Hill fight bugs it would be unwise to eat the leaves, a beneficial spray can be made from them to deter red spider mites, aphids, rose bugs. Steep 1 1/21bs of leavesin a gal- lon of water for 24 hours. card the leaves and funnel the juice into spray bottles. Pam Beadle.