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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 3,1994 - 7 PHONE (905) 985-7383 1Year-$32.10 includes $2.10GST The Port Perry Star 188 MARY STREET - PORT PERRY, ONTARIO The Port Perry Star is authorized as second class mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa, for cash payment of postage. Second Class Mail Registration Number 0265 Subscription Rate: 6Months-$17.72 includes $1.22GST BLUE RIBBON LoL 187 FAX 985-3708 AWARD 1993 Forelgn-$90.95 includes $5.95GST EDITORIAL Publisher - J. Peter Hvidsten News Editor - Scott Anderson Sports Editor - Kelly Lown ADVERTISING Advertising Manager - AnnaJackman Advertising Sales - Jackie McDonell, Advertising Sales - Bill Eastwood Production - Pamela Hickey, Barbara Bell BUSINESS OFFICE Office Manager - Gayle Stapley Accounting - Judy Ashby, Louise Hope Retail Sales - Kathy Dudley, Retail Sales - Marlene Mooru PRODUCTION Annabell Harrison, Trudy Empringham, Susan Milne, Robert Taylor, CCNA 4 VERIFIED CIRCULATION *#CNA || Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association Ontario Community Newspaper Association Published every Tuesday by the Port Perry Star Co. Lid. Port Perry, Ontario * GST included In price I ETTERS [etter hit a sensitive nerve To the Editor: Well it appears that my com- ments regarding our politicians has hit a sensitive nerve. Good! I believe that taste, like beau- ty, 18 in the eye of the beholder. If my comments were perceived by Mr. Mills to be in poor taste, so be it. However, that does not detract from the essence of the comment, namely that the im- plementation of photo-radar is nothing more than another NDP tax-grab. Contrary to the long held, and politically expedient myth, that spending kills, several studies done in the U.S.A., (certainly with a greater proportionate ex- perience than Canada) by both "Neutral" and "Vested- Interest" groups have estab- lished that such is not the case. In the vast majority of highway deaths it is the nut behind the wheel, driving dangerously or impaired who has caused the problem. Indeed many states have, since the demise of the "fuel shortage," raised their speed limits to the previous 65 M.P.H. from the federally- imposed 55 M.P.H. with no in- crease in speed related deaths! And in fact a reduction! As I understand the imple- mentation policy, when this abuse of technology is brought into being, if you are the owner of an automobile caught in the web of this insidious device you will receive an invoice in the mail informing you of the pur- chase of excess speed which you made, either wittingly or unwit- tingly I refer to this document as an invoice because the gov- ernment has stated that no points will be assessed for the commission of this offence. Now could it be that they have done their psychological homework and determined that the, "of- fender," will, upon contempla- tion, decide that this is only a one-time expense that can be af- the hydro fund. the wedding of a cousin. having hydro installed. Grade 13. Williams. Festival. Peterborough. California and Mexico. Renaissance Hotel in Toronto. community. wedding anniversary. 45 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 5, 1949 A successful concert, including films by Mr. Thorne, Scarborough, was staged at the Utica Young People's Club in aid of Mr. and Mrs. Harry DeShane and Mrs. Norman DeShane, Port Perry, were in Memphis, New York, over the weekend attending One hundred baby chicks were won by Mrs. M. Gerrow, Port Perry, in a draw sponsored by the Blackstock hardball team. A jolly crowd gathered at the Port Perry High School to view the antics of the 50-50 club's variety night produced by Roy Kendall. The Sommerville and J. Holtby Farms, Prospect were both 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 30, 1964 Miss Sylvia Lawrence, a Grade 13 student at Cartwright High School was chosen as Queen of the school's sixth annual At-Home. Her princesses were Glenna McLeod, Grade 11 and Janice Sadler, Mrs. Jean McDermott was elected president of the Scout Mother's Auxiliary, taking over the duties of past president, Ruby Gordon Middleton, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Middleton, Prince Albert, won the gold medal in piano at the Peel Music Doug Metcalf was awarded the 1963 Best Camper Award by 1962 winner Dennis McLaughlin, at the Scout and Cub Father and Son Banquet held at the Blackstock Recreation Centre. 20 YEARS AGO Wednesday, May 1, 1974 Joyce Bowerman received a congratulatory kiss from her husband after she won the Ontario Riding Conservative nomination in the federal election. Mrs. Bowerman is also the President of the Progressive Conservative Women of Ontario. Inspecting Officer LCOL, S.J. Skea of the Ontario Regiment, along with Captain E.N. Sallow, Area Cadet Training Officer put the local cadets through their paces during the annual inspection. Utica News-congratulations to Scott Wilbur who placed second in a solo competition at the Kiwanis Music Festival in Cartwright residents were delighted to learn of the decision of the Board of Education to keep Cartwright High School open. Mrs. Aylmer Ploughman recently returned from a bus tour to 10 YEARSAGO Tuesday, May 1, 1984 Dr. Matthew Dymond was honored at a testimonial dinner at the Dowson's Red & White celebrated 35 years of service to the Friends and relatives gathered in the Blackstock United Church to celebrate the 90th birthday of Edna Larmer. Mrs. May Hayes, of Port Perry, was honored at a party at the Anglican Church in honor of her 90th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. George Skerratt were the guests of honor at a party at the Port Perry Curling Club to celebrate the couple's 50th forded (no points eh!) and pay it, whereas ifhis points, and there- by his insurance costs were in- volved would he not go to court and fight. You bet he will! This Ontario Government has created a situation whereby the already over-burdened and badly maligned, but very dedi- cated police officers of all juris- dictions have been forced to be- come uniformed tax collectors performing odious duties which will only serve to alienate an al- ready frustrated and fed-up public. In closing dear reader, you will ultimately be the judge of the merits in this matter but I hope that I have raised your awareness to another step in the "big brother is watching you" syndrome of government. Yours truly, Keith A. Charles, Port Perry, Ont. New style of politics To the Editor: On March 2, 1994, the Coun- cil of the Region of Durham for- mally approved the infrastruc- ture program. Mr. Shepherd was correct. Formal govern- ment forms were not completed and submitted to the proper government authorities until April 12,1994. I now look forward to the new style of politics -- co-operation and quick approvals -- in order that the residents of Durham Region may obtain jobs through the infrastructure program. Yours truly, Gary Herrema, Regional Chair Warning From Page 6 which reads "WARNING: The use of pesticides may be hazard- ous to your health!" Interested residents were also provided with a free copy of the booklet "The Organic Approach to Home Gardening," now availa- ble in the handout unit at Scu- gog Library. Reception to the project was very positive, apparently lots of people have realized that itisn't really the dandelions that are the problem, but rather our atti- tude toward them! Anyone who would like a copy of the "Dear Neighbor" letter is welcome to give me a call at 985-3225. Environmental awareness really seems to be catching on, and none too soon, either. After all, Planet Earth is the only home we've got! Janet Banting, Greenbank, Ont. 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