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: | "A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 8, 1994 - 7 The Port Perry Star &¢5 188 MARY STREET - PORT PERRY, ONTARIO PHONE (905) 985-7383 The Port Perry Star is authorized as second dass 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 BLUE RIBBON AWARD 1994 Forelgn-$90.95 includes $5.95GST EDITORIAL Publisher - J. Peter Hvidsten General Mgr. - Don Macleod Managing Editor - Jeff Mitchell Sports Editor - Kelly Lown ADVERTISING Advertising Manager - Anna Jackman 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, 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 PRODUCTION Annabell Harrison, Trudy Empringham, Susan Milne, Robert Taylor, Richard Drew CCNA 4 VERI [o] [1] 2 [SIU N gle] N] I _ETTERS Gun control, crime are linked To the Editor: In response to the letter sub- mitted by V. Lovering of Scugog Township re: "Punish the Law- breakers," I would like to sug- gest the following: Gun Control and Crime Con- trol are not two separate issues. It is not feasible to me how you can differentiate the two - they are synonymous. Common sense dictates that better education, solid family ethics, strong moral beliefs and an effective and efficient crime control system would help to eliminate the excessive violence we are now witness to. If you believe that gun control would punish all legitimate gun owners and enthusiasts, then I contend that you have a very warped view of what is right and what is wrong. You may even believe that it would be a violation of your human rights not to have access to the pur- chase or ownership of a firearm. If these "human rights" out- weigh my "human rights" to live in dignity and peace then we have a no-win situation and one of us may perish. Guns kill. People kill. Can you have one without the other? Guns, for any purpose, other than to 'serve and protect,' have no place in oursociety. Guns kill and maim deer and ducks the same way they kill and maim people. If hunting is done in sport or to control the wild animal population, may I suggest that there is a more hu- mane way? If you get your thrills from tracking a defense- less animal or boost your ego by hitting a target, may I suggest another hobby to hone your thirst for control and domi- Community pitched in To the Editor: An exciting new initiative that is-occurring in education is the increased involvement of the ~ommunity in our local schools. An example of this partner- ship has just occurred at Cart- wright High School with the construction of a new hard court surface for student use. This project was possible only with the cooperation of many people. Scugog Trustee Bobbie Drew, Superintendent of Education Dr. Barry Vail, Superintendent of Plant Mike Graham, and Plant Manager Bill Evans from The Durham Board of Educa- tion were very much instrumen- tal in providing funds for the paving of our court. Bobbie Drew in particular was a cham- pion for our cause and we appre- ciate herinvolvement. The School Advisory Council under the direction of chairper- son Reg Keddy did much of the organization and planning of the project from the community aspect. They were active in ap- proaching three members of our community, Jim Williams, Bob Strong and Jim Martyn who do- nated their time and materials. We are most grateful to these gentlemen who brought their equipment over to the school and spent a very long day pre- paring the surface for the pav- ing. Their contributions were most appreciative and, in fact, made the completion of the pro- ject possible. It is impressive that these types of partnerships can occur with such positive results. All parties were concerned with providing expanded opportuni- ties for our students and we cer- tainly shall make good use of our new court. It is important that members of the larger com- munity are aware that these kinds of projects are taking place and I appreciate the space in your newspaper to bring it to their attention. Leo Plue, Principal Cartwright H.S. nance? Hundreds of children are vio- lated each year by guns in the home, yet you say "if my gun is taken I am being punished?" If your livelihood, and that of your family, depended on your abili- ty to snag a deer for supper then I might sympathize, but we know this is not the case. I don't disagree that our court and parole systems need a com- plete overhaul. The Young Of- fenders Act is particularly dis- turbing and ludicrous, but until we understand and realize that we are all responsible and that we all need to respect and honor life in any way, shape or form, then our efforts will be futile and only produce another emp- ty shell or spent cartridge on an- other street in another town. Firearms, registered or un- registered, kill. It's that simple and it's that devastating. H. Vandeloo, Port Perry Your ballot will matter To the Editor: As we stand in the shadow of another election, I can hear what has become an all too fa- miliar Canadian cry: "My vote won't make a difference!" Beyond your single vote making a difference one way or another, we owe it to those brave men and women who sacrificed so much that we have the right to vote; that we can stand up on our soap box and voice our opinion about anything; that we have the right to choose where we live; that we have all the freedom of choice. So for those that died and served, honor them and your- selves for this Remembrance Day and simply vote. Tyler Briley, Port Perry 46 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 3, 1938 Professor A. G. Christie of John Hopkins University was elected president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for 1938. Mr. John Simcoe, of Toronto, was a weekend guest of Dr. and Mrs. J.B. Lundy. } Prince Albert- Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Snelgrove received a surprise visit from about 35 of their ncighbors in the village who came to bid them welcome after their recent wedding. 31 YEARSAGO Thursday, November 5, 1953 Mr. R.H. Cornish, who was principal of the Port Perry Public School for 21 years, was agrecably surprised to receive a letter and medal from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The letter and medal was sent "for having made an outstanding contribution over an extended period to education in Port Perry as principal of the Port Perry Public School." Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith of Prince Albert celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday, October 31. Dcbra Jean Griffen, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Griffen, of Port Perry, received the highest award in Brownies by earning the 23 required badges. The award was made at one of the regular meetings of the Brownies with her mother assisting Brown Owl Mrs. Rac Webster with the presentation. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hogg, in honor of their daughter Tracy Karen Hogg's Baptism, were Rev. Owen R. Orr, Mrs. Margaret Hogg, Mr. and Mrs., H.D. Santer, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Douglas, Mrs. J.C. Whitby and Mr. and Mrs. William Harrison. 21 YEARSAGO Wednesday, November 7, 1963 Fire leveled a barn on the Oshawa Road in Reach Township. When the fire brigade arrived on the scene about 6:30p.m. the barn was a mass of flames and was completely destroyed. The barn was owned by Harold Kyte of Blackstock. Port Perry High School Commencement Exercises were held November 7 and 8. Professor B.N. Smallman, Ph. D., of Queen's: University was the guest speaker and Valedictorian was Bill Ballinger. Port Perry Police Chief Cameron told the Star "I have very high regard for the youngsters and teenagers for their fine behavior during Halloween." He said it was the quietest Halloween in his six years as chief of police. Lloyd Fawns and Tom Dart were hired by council for a two-year contract for garbage collection and dog control. The contract for garbage collection being $4,200 per year and for dog control the sum of $150. The Port Perry Junior Hockey team was named the "Flyers" and they commenced their season against the Orangeville Tel- Stars. Orangeville is in the C division and Port Perry is playing in the D division of the junior circuit. Most of the Port Perry players are young and playing in their first year as juniors. 10 YEARSAGO Tuesday, November 6, 1984 Six Scugog Township residents, Mabel Cawker, Earl Martyn, Armour McMillan, Percy Van Camp, Vin Walker, and Glen Wannamaker were presented with Ontario Bicentennial Medals at a special ceremony. The medals had the words "for service to the community" inscribed on them. Durham Regional Police reported a quiet Halloween, but local firefighters responded to several calls for opened hydrants, a barn firc on Highway 12 at the Scugog-Whitby Townline and a brush fire. Daniclle and Stacey Tower, of 4th Port Perry Guides, Nicole Cliche, 1st Port Perry Guides and Julia Croxall, Second Port Perry Guides cach received their all round cords Editor's Notepad by Jeff Mitchell NO MORE POWER BREAKFASTS HI-YA! TAKE THAT!: There was something of a victory for embattled parents like me this past week when it was announced that YTV, a major network specializing in imbecilic programming for children, had decided -- under duress -- to yank the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Anyone with kids under 13 is familiar with this half-hour kick-and-punch fest, featuring a collec- tion of moronic spandex-clad warriors who do dai- ly battle with assorted creatures from outer space who appear intent on taking over the world. Rock music blares as the Power Ranger kick the bejeezus out of anyone who crosses their path, and the kids sit slack-jawed and staring at it all. When store. the program is over they arise and commence to thump the dickens out of one another, punctuating their kicks and swats with cries of "Hi-Ya! Hiiii- Yaaah!" And if you're a parent, you're well acquainted with the dangers of trying to prevent your child- ren from ingesting the dreck. Case in Point: Wednesday morning, about 7:45. Jeffey's in the kitchen, stuffing sandwiches into lunch bags. He notices breakfast sits on the table, untouched, and it sounds like Motley Crue is doing a sound check in the living room. He walks into the living room, announces break- fast is ready, and stoops to turn off the television set. The five-year-old sits staring at the blank screen for a time, then observes Jeffrey. He gets slowly to his feet -- legs asleep after a lengthy ses- sion in front of the box -- and deftly kicks Jeffrey in the chin. "Hi-yah," he says flatly. SIGNS OF WINTER: Just a brief list for you. 0 Romaine lettuce selling for $1.99 at the grocery 0 A north wind howling like banshees off the lake all night long and waking the children in their beds. 0 Santa and his demonic elves making infrequ- ent but sinister appearances in print and on the air. a Daily arrival through the mail of catalogues featuring cover photos of twinkling Christmas trees and children consumed with greed, gazing skyward. i} 0 A general aching in the joints and back, accom- | panied by a morbid dread of crawling out from | under the comforter in the morning. 0 Scraggly bare branches outside the office wind- ow where just a few months ago were vibrant green leaves, tossing and murmering in a gentle warm breeze. 0 Wads of Kleenex everywhere. | CHEERS TO THE GRADS: Here's a word of con- | gratulations to the grads of '94, who took the long | walk from the comfort of high school into the cold | of the world Friday night in Port Perry, and those getting set to take the leap next Saturday night in Cartwright. Now do this for me, all of you: Run home, right now, and flip through Mom and Dad's old vinyl col- lection, until you find Bob Dylan's Forever Young. And then listen closely. 0 Daylight ending shortly after lunch. | |