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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1994 - 7 The Port Perry Star &ws BLUE 188 MARY STREET - PORT PERRY, ONTARIO PHONE (905) 985-7383 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 1Year-$32.10 includes $2.10GST LoL 187 FAX 985-3708 RIBBON Foreign -$90.95 includes $5.95GST EDITORIAL | Publisher - J. Peter Hvidsten General Mgr. - Don Macleod News Editor - Jeff Mitchell Sports Editor - Kelly Lown CVVEGIPE ADVERTISING Advertising Manager - Anna Jackman A [e[el:W Advertising Sales - Bill Eastwood Advertising Sales - Rhonda Stevens Production - Pamela Hickey BUSINESS OFFICE Office Manager - Gayle Stapley Accounting - Judy Ashby, Louise Hope Retail Sales - Kathy Dudley, + CNA Member of the PRODUCTION SONA 4 Canadian Community Newspaper Association Annabell Harrison, = Ontario Community Newspaper Association Trudy Empringham, VERIFIED Published every Tuesday by the Susan Milne, SASL ALIGN Port Perry Star Co. Ltd. Port Perry, Ontario Robert Taylor, Richard Drew + GST included in price I _ETTERS Support Terry Fox Run on Sept. 18 From Page 6 each of us supports the dream of Terry Fox to find a cure for can- cer. He asked all Canadians to give a dollar to provide the means to support research to find a cure. My goal is to ap- proach individuals I know that will not be participating in the run and asking them for their dollar to sponsor my participa- tion. Just think of the money that could be raised here in Scu- gog! It's been a lot of fun espe- cially when individuals attempt to donate more than $1, entire families become sponsors at $1 each. The daughter of a col- league chose to give part of her weekly allowance. I have mentioned the need for community support which brings me to this years Terry team members. So far we have six individuals who will be ac- tively involved on Sept. 18. Each of these individuals sym- bolize what the run is all about that cancer can be beaten. We will also be remembering indi- - viduals who won't be with us, those whose cancer could not be beaten. A memory board will be set up where individuals may choose to identify that they are participating in the run in memory of a person who has died of cancer. Marylynn West- 'Moynes, Janice Beechey and Ken Crawford are busy organiz- Thanks To the Editor: Both Judi and I would like to thank the many people who helped us make the recent visit "of our newly found daughter, her husband and the three children so very happy. Special thanks to the 76 friends and relatives who attended the barbecue at Prince Albert Hall; to Sharon (the Mary Kay lady) and Ian Stewart who let us use their van for transportation.; the Orillia Van Kessel family for ing many aspects of the run. Once again these friends amaze me with their support, for each of us it is a way to fight back, to say no more that we don't want others like Terry Fox in 1981 at the age of 22 and my son John in 1991 at the age of 19 to die of cancer. We're all looking forward to Sept. 18, we hope to see you at Palmer Park, starting time 9-10 a.m. with the official welcome and warmup beginning at 9 a.m. Remember there is no al- ternate date, the event goes even ifit rains. Elizabeth McArthur, Run coordinator, Port Perry Bylaw is a problem To the Editor: Congratulations to the town of Port Perry and to the person or persons who complained about my small bike business on Highway 7A. You have won!! You probably spent more than $1,000 of our town's money in court costs to get your decision, but you won. There's a possibility 1 will have to pay out $4,000 in fines for trying desperately to earn a living and stay away from any handouts. This fine will be a ma- jor portion of my current in- come. Our family has suffered major setbacks financially over the last two years and because I was unable to get a job, I started a small bike business outside town to try and survive. Well, I didn't know you aren't allowed to make a living with- out harassment from people. Yes, did you realize if one per- for help their kind contribution; support of the Ayotte and Leskowitz families of Port Perry; to Stacy and Bill Dowson, Shane Cochrane and Children's Aid counsellor Laura Jenkins-Pitt and Kelly Lown of the Port Perry Star for a great story. We thank you all. Your kindness will always be with us. Jim and Judi Hewitt Kathy and Dale Briggs, Morgan, Ashley and Mikey. son does not like what you are doing he can lodge a complaint and remain anonymous. This is township policy. They may not even know your circumstances, but they can to- tally destroy your lifestyle by siccing the bylaw dogs on you. Since we established the busi- ness we have been continually harassed by the town of Port Perry, but on the good side we have helped numerous families purchase used bikes at much less cost than they would nor- mally have paid. We have recycled more than 250 bikes instead of having them dumped at our local site. Numerous people have used my services and seem totally satis- fied. This town has to learn how to show some compassion with the people that employ them. That is not happening with the cur- rent council. This bike business is my only source of income right now and believe me I work long hours just to raise enough to pay the bills and feed my fam- ily. . Yes, 1 am running for council, wouldn't you? Believe me it's time this town started to use discretion with people trying to rebuild their lives. This has been a ridiculous situation. Sincerely, Barry Johnston Barry Johnston is seeking the Ward 1 seat in the November election. See story elsewhere in today's Port Perry Star. Mayor Lawrence Malcolm presents Dr. Ralph Price with the keys to Town Hall 1873. The hall was taken over Sept. 1, 1974 by a group of local citizens wanting to preserve and renovate the old town hall. From Page 6 A tender was advertised for the tearing down of the house at the corner of Lilla Street and Highway 7A. This could be the first step in the controversial issue of widening Lilla Street to four lanes to accommodate cottage traffic. 10 YEARS AGO Wednesday, September 5, 1984 When students returned to classes at Port Perry High School they were greeted with a code of behavior. For the first time ever each student was issued a written "code of behavior" which outlined what is expected of students. Country Bred, a local country music group, entertained the audience at the Port Perry Fair. Local students Chris Mackey and Rob Graham raised 500 white cockrell chickens for fun and for profit. The boys used a government loan, designed to encourage young entrepreneurs, to start their business. Close to 70 babies were entered in the Port Perry Fair's annual baby contest. You can fax your letters! 985-3708 Editor's Notepad by Jeff Mitchell RECALLING GRIZZLY TIMES I HAD JUST sliced one into the woods and stood at the tee gazing off to the right, listening as my ball plock-plocked off several trees before coming to a rest somewhere in the underbrush. I turned when I heard a snicker behind me. My friend Johnny Anonymous -- he insists that's his real name -- leaned casually on his driver, a freshly-opened can of beer frothing in his right hand. "Nice shot," he sneered, then advanced toward the tee. I made no reply. When you're playing five bucks a hole, it's best to speak only when it's completely necessary, and even then to mince no words. I watched as Johnny placed his beer can on the grass, then walked casually to the tee, set up his ball, and launched into his swing -- a curious bit of off-balance acrobatics punctuated by grunts and grimaces -- then spoke when he was at the zenith of his backswing. "Say, Johnny -- " then paused as I saw him flinch, "-- didja hear about the BEER STRIKE?" John lurched forward with a grunt and planted his driver into the grass four full inches behind the ball, kicking up a divot at least a foot long and five inches wide. The ball trickled away over the lip of the elevated tee and out of sight. He turned quickly and stared at me, eyes wild. "What did you say?" "Beer strike," I said in an off-hand manner, pop- ping the top of an Export. Johnny groaned. "O-oh Noo-0000..." "Yep," I said. "Beer store workers could walk out at midnight tonight. The Thursday before the long weekend. And you know what that means." John crumpled to the clipped grass of the elevat- ed tee and sat with his face in his hands. "Yes," he said at last, in a disconcertingly quiet tone, "I know: Grizzly." He was referring, of course, to the wretched Beer Strike of '85, which lasted for weeks. As time went on the fridges at the local tavern became more and more depleted until, at last, we spent a Saturday evening drinking Grizzly Beer and, subsequently, throwing up in the parking lot. "Yep," I said, "Grizzly." I paused to quaff from my can of Export. "You ever wonder why you never see Grizzly anymore, John? I'll tell you: The beer- drinking public rebeled after that strike. Stormed the brewery. Lynched a few executives. You never saw the stuff again." John's head snapped upright and his eyes seemed clearer. "My God," he said, "You're right!" "This time, who knows what we'll be left with after a couple of weeks? Schooner? IPA?" "Or fridges full of Old Milwaukee," moaned Johnny. "Oh, God... it's too terrible..." "Ah, don't worry about it," I said, leaning down to tee up another ball. "I stocked up." Johnny broke into a grin that epitomized relief and joy. "Ah, my old buddy," he slobbered, "I knew I could count on you." "Well, John," I said, going into my backstroke, "that's what friends are for." "Hmmmph!" he snickered, as it sliced into the woods.