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nae. saieh ale 4 00 - 6 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 1, 1993 The Port Perry Star Goa "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" BUSINESS OFFICE Office Manager - Gayle Stapley EDITORIAL Publisher - J. Peter Hvidsten | wer Nn I a. yaaa ~ Editorial Comment Only Fitting To Participate If all goes according to plan, this week could be a record breaking week. More than 8.5 million Canadians (ap- proximately one-third of the country's population) are expected to participate in the world's largest celebration of active living. Some 18,000 events in 5,500 com- munities are scheduled to take place dur- ing Fitweek from May 28 to June 6. One of the great things about fitweek is "its adaptability to any situation. People can get involved on their own, with friends, family or the entire community. It can take place wherever one chooses as well. - According to the national committee which is responsible for promoting fit- week, Canada's Fitweek is a celebration of active living that aims to involve all Ca- nadians. It strives fo offer a wide range of - activities to Canadians in order for them to get out and try events. It is hoped that at least some will choose to participate further in the sport and adopt fitness as part of their daily regimen. Throughout Canada many communi- ties have organized activities in conjunc- tion with Fitweek. Given the concern for the environment many communities will gear their events around the green theme which includes clean-ups, bicycle activi- ties or educational activities concerning the environment. The Township of Scugog is getting in- volved in Fitweek along with other area communities. In fact the three northern townships of Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock are competing against each other during Participaction Day on June 2 to determine which community is the most physically active. Members of the community will be en- couraged to participate in some form of activity for at least 15 minutes and then report the involvement to a special phone number. The community with the highest percentage of participants will be deemed the winner. Sgugog is seeking revenge after nar- rowly losing to Uxbridge last year and in an effort to restore its pride has arranged a number of activities to ensure that we are successful. But a victory is not certain. It is goingto take the involvement of the people in the township to ensure that we do A must all become involved and take pdrt in an activity. By taking part in the events we'll not only be winners in the challenge, but we'll all be better because we're healthier. Letter to the editor : News Editor Scott Anderson Accounting - Judy Ashby, Louise Hope 1) 188 MARY STREET - PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - LIL 1B7 BLUE Features Editor - Julia Dempsey Retail Sales - Kathy Dudley, *C -- Ek I yy say is pulloHond 83 S600) class inal oy the INVIN: To Member of the ga Office , Ottawa, payment of postage. ADVERTISING PRODUCTION Canadian Community Newspaper Association Second Class Mail Registration Number 0265 Advertising Manager - AnnaJackman Annabell Harmison, Ontario Community Newspaper Association Subscription Rate: 1992 Advertising Sales - Jackie McDonell Trudy Empringham Published every Tuesday by the 1Year-$32.10 6Months-$17.72 Foreign -$90.95 Production - Pamela Hickey, BarbaraBell Robert Taylor, Pont Perty Star Co. Lid. Port Perry, Ontario Includes $2.10GST includes $1.22GST includes $5.95GST NN) ANN L\\ N77 ' AE Sp Ll py "77 45 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 27, 1948 Open Day at the high school allowed Port Perry folks to inspect the school. There were exhibitg of sewing and woodworking plus a program was given by pupils in the well-filled auditorium. The principal, Mr. Crane, welcomed those present and acted as Master of Ceremonies. Myrtle Station reports that weekend and holiday traffic was the heaviest since the first of the year. Mrs. Earl Wallace, Port Perry accom- panied By Mrs. Winnie Causley, Lindsa attended the Pioneer's Convention of the Bell Telephone Company at the Royal York Hotel. 5 35 YEARS AGO i Thursday, May 29, 1958 pe The Port Perry Community Curling "1 Club approved final steps for the con- struction of a $43,000 curling arena for the community. It is planned to have the structure ready for the next curling scason. Plans were approved in princi- pal at the Annual Curling Banquet in March. Jennifer Mumford of Port Perry won first prize in the General: Board of Religious Education's Jubilee writing contest. Jennifer received a diploma of recognition by her Sunday School teacher, Mrs. J. Dowson, and a cheque for $25 from the Rector's Warden, Mr. Stan Mumford, who is Jennifer's father. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 30, 1963 The Port Perry High School band spent many hours practicing and was well-prepared to greet parents and friends during the school's open house. 25 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 30, 1968 Enumeration and printing of 147 polling divisions were completed and 40,266 persons are eligible to vote in the new Ontario Riding for the next clection June 25. A walk-a-thon staged by students of the Port Perry High School netted over $300 from sponsors. The money collect- ed will be donated to Central Seven Association for Community Living. Turn to Page 8 Event reminded residents of importance of environment / To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to 'extend my congratulations to the orga- nizers of the Br nora) Fair held recently at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. Events like this provide local resi- dents with a better understanding of how important sound environmental policies are to our community. | As the New Democratic Party candi- date for the next election, I would like to briefly explain how sound environmen- tal policies and protections work hand- in-hand with our proposed full- employment strategy and help bring about a more sustainable society and a more prosperous economy. Under the NDP jobs plan, a National Investment Fund would be created and would invest in innovative, commercial- ly-viable Canadian companies which de- -- ---- ---- ct ln. mn. velop and market green technologies. Our plan also involves expanding and improving the federal Efficiency and Al- ternative Energy Program. Energy effi- ciency and conservation reduce energy costs, increase competitiveness, reduce harmful emissions and generate jobs. As well, out proposed National Infra- structure Program places a high priority Turn to Page 7 * GST included in price Random Jottings by J. Peter Hvidsten LIVING OUT MY WILDEST DREAM As you read this col- umn, if all has gone well, I should riding across the Mojave Desert and Death Valley halfway through a trip that will take me | across continental United States to the California suncoast, along the Pacific Coast Highway and back home through Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and other mid-western states. - It's been twenty-seven years since I first attempted this trip, aboard an old Honda 160, starting out in late March and making it to Little Rock, Arkansas before having to turn back due to continual breakdowns and a serious lack of cash. I quickly learned during that trip Honda 160's weren't designed for 3,000 mile trips across mountains and deserts. In fact, this one never even made it to a desert before succumbing to the strain of the trip. For years after that trip I enjoyed the pleasure of motorcycling, using it for recreation as well as trangportation to and from work in Toronto, before giving it up. This time my trip will be attempted com- fortably perched on the seat of a 1200 cc Honda Gold Wing, sometime referred to as the Cadillac of highway motorcycles. A fact I'd have a hard time disputing. How did this trip come about you ask? Well, after years of proddin and coaxing by an old friend, who has made this trip on a number of occasions, Nancy got tired of listening to my whining and gave the . thumbs up approval. "Go get it out of your system so I don't have to listen to this for the rest of my life," she said one night last September as we sat at the kitchen table sip- ping our after supper coffee. "Really," I replied quite taken back. Nancy confirmed her reluctant approval, so not wanting to take a chance she would change her mind, I began to look for a used motorcycle, scanning copies of Auto Trader for the next few weeks, Within a month I'd located the bike I wanted, and purchased a very well taken care of 1986 Sold Wing Aspencade with all the bells-and whistles. The first time this huge machine sat bet- ween my legs, it scared the hell out of me. I'd never been on such a large, heavy bike and the anticipation of driving away on it made my heart pound excitedly. But after taking it out on numerous trial runs this spring, I found it extremely comfortable and easy to handle. To say I appreciate Nancy's understand- ing and tolerance goes without saying. How many wives do you know who'd let their husband take off for three weeks for points unknown to fulfil a lifetime fantasy? ot many I'd suspect, so thanks Nancy for indulging me. I owe you big time! - I'd also like to take a little space in this column to thank the staff at the Star for tak- ing on the extra burden which will be placed upon them while I'm away. We have a great bunch of people here, all dedicated to producing the best community newspaper possible. And when someone leaves for an extended period of time it means everyone else has to pick up the slack. My thanks to you all! LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Port Perry Star encourages our readers to make use of the letters to the editor column to express their opinions and viewpoints on just about any subject, as we feel a lively letters column helps make us a better community newspaper. We insist, however, that all letter writers sign their name and include a phone number for verification. Sorry, no anonymous letters will be published. The Port Perry Star also reserves the right to edit with respect to libelous comments or length of letter. J