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"A Famlly Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 13,1995 -7 LE ITE RS from our readers Government can't spend money twice To the Editor: Does anyone believe there is enough of the country's money to give all of us that which we need? Well, I don't. Never has been. Question is: Will there ever? As a family of two, we have al- ways lived within the so called poverty level. How then is it that we have every material thing we want - paid for - including our fu- ture living (and dying expenses) also paid for? Money is power but once spent, it can't be used again. Had we chosen convenient-styled living and nightly entertainment, we would be street people today. One must choose their own priorities, in particular sequence to their own circumstances. Then it is up to personal sacri- fice and shunning trivial options and attractions; often of spurious or ephemeral self-indulgence. A potential killer-habit addiction that has detoured the happiness and pride of so many...we're talk- ing discipline, which today is syn- onymous with quality survival. ome say if you are poor, it is because you would rather sink than swim. I'd say it is more like- ly because you never developed discipline, direction and purpose. And I'd also say, our politics flounder in the same way. Why? Politicians know not citizen priorities. They too can only spend money once; money that, having been so spent, cannot be spent again. Thus we pay billions for crimi- nal justice (that doesn't work de- spite justice Rock saying it does) and to counter said mismanage- ment, his ilk blissfully goes about slashing benefits (yours and mine and probably all others). Hence our money is gone and replaced with paradoxical vows of turpi- tude; suicidal panic. 1. Thus we sacrifice starving Canadian children. 2. Basic needs of our elderly. 3. Nonsense for education. 4. Sin products ill profit help fi- nance red ink. 5.If we don't condone sexual as- sault of one of four of our young women; tell me what the word is. And much more: all in defer- ence to criminals. Recall, you can only spend money once. But, we needn't have criminals. Avian Ron Ward, R.R.1,Janetville Caption info was wrong To the Editor: I am writing in regard to a lit- tle piece printed in the paper this week (June 6/95) On page B14, may I add, a very illustrious placement, ran a picture and a story about the Second Scugog Scouts. I was first impressed by the byline, "Jeff Mitchell/Pot Perry Star". Were you trying to save space? Then "Boating Bucks"...please, could you not have come up with alittle less gimmicky headline? Following that, the members of the Loyal Orange Lodge 3271 of Port Perry, especially those who have been serving this town for some 25 years like Mr. Prentice, would have been ap- palled to read that the editor was reporting them as the "roy- al Orange Lodge". The dollar figure on the cheque was not $100 as pub- lished, but $500, just one more slap in the face of the lodge. Those of us who were present when the photo was taken, spe- cifically asked for mention of Guy Guthrie's name. Mr. Guth- rieis not only a leader of the Sec- ond Scugog Scouts, but also a Lodge Member, and it was through Guy's efforts in orches- trating the dinner that made the donation possible. Furthermore, "Scouters" are leaders; the boys are called scouts. At least you spelled every- one's name correctly, and the photo was nice...but this report- ing does not make a strong case for me to spend 65 cents on this newspaper. I think perhaps an apology would be appropriate. Debbie Guthrie, Scugog Island. - read about your photo contest. Loves news from home To the Editor: When I received my paper 'last month, I was pleased to I am formerly a resident of Blackstock, now living in Cal- gary, Alberta. As I have made my way across the country over the past few years, I have looked forward to the arrival of my "Port Perry Star" every week. A subscription to the "Home- town Paper" was a farewell gift from my father as he said, "Go west young man". Thank you for keeping me in touch with my roots. Craig A. Paisley, Calgary, Alberta. You can fax your letters (905)985-3708 Allele lle lO / | Editors E 'Notepad by Jeff Mitchell ELECTIONS LEAVE ME BLUE A pale bit of sunlight filtered through the bedroom window Friday morning as | struggled to open my eyes. The telephone had exploded, jarring me from a deep and troubled slumber. It erupted again, and again, as | struggled out of bed and dragged myself the short distance across the floor to where it sat. The receiver clattered to the floor and | retrieved it, then said into the ear piece: "Yuh." | looked at the instrument, turned it into the proper position, and once more croaked, "Yuh." "Hey, buddy!" a nauseatingly cheerful voice chirped across the line. "Howzit goin'?" It was Buffalo Bob, my crazy friend in Saskatchewan, making one of his trademark early-morning calls. You know the type: Calls around 6:50 on a Sunday morning, lets the phone ring 12 times, then asks when you answer, "Did | get you up?" "Ungh," | said to Bob. | "Saaay," Bob teased. "You sound rough!" "The Fear," | mumbled. "It's... The Fear." My friend feigned concern, primarily to prolong his amusement over my condition. "What's up?" "Last night was election night," | explained. "Oh, yeah," said Bob. "I'd forgotten.... Well, how did things turn out?" | knew full well he'd been up for hours, watching Newsworld and Canada AM, but went along anyway. "We elected Tories," | said. "Lots of them." "You don't say?" "Yes," | replied, beginning to come to life. "We elected Mike Harris. You know: Kind of like Don Getty from Alberta, but without the razor wit. We elected Al Palladini, who will soon be installed as the Member for Pinetree Lincoln Mercury South. We elected Peter North, the only guy in the province who can have an affair with his pants on. We --" "Hey! Easy, there pardner," said Bob. "It can't be that bad... besides, you react this way to every election. Remember what you said the Morning After in 1990? Come on..." "l remember, Bob," | said, getting testy. "Come on..." | "1 --" Then | sighed, and intoned for him without inflection. "Yeah: Oh my God we elected Howdy Doody." Bob in Saskatchewan howled on his end of the line. "Well, chin up, there Champ," he said. "At least the next four years will be interesting." "Understatement, Bob, " | said. And hung up. EYES ON THE SKIES: Some kinda blow last Wednesday, eh' . The experts down at the weather office finally got around to" confirming a small tornado had swept through the area by Thursday afternoon, but they were just telling any of us who were here around suppertime that day what we already knew. Random Jottings by J. Peter Hvidsten MINI TRADE SHOW A FIRST FOR CHAMBER The Scugog Chamber of r iF Commerce is to be commended NE FIN 2. on its first ever Mini Trade Show, held at the Latcham Centre last Wednesday even- ing. This is no doubt the fore-runner of many more of these endeavors. Mayor Howard Hall, a long-time member and supporter of the Chamber of Commerce, said he was very impressed with the event and publicly congratulated Chamber organizers for their initia- tive in setting up the show. Although public response to the trade show was light, the 27 local businesses that took time to set up tables and display their wares and services were pleased have had an opportunity to meet and talk with their fellow merchants. Congratulations to Brenda Mcintosh, JoAnne Cerovich and all the directors who worked so hard to make this show a reality. GREAT SUMMER FUN And speaking of the Chamber of Commerce, plans are well underway for two special events which will take place in less than a month. The first is one of the Chamber's most popular events, Canada Day Celebrations. This annual ritu- al to celebrate the birth of our country attracts thou- sands of people to the lakefront to enjoy entertain- ment and a magnificent fireworks display. This year's event, to be held on Saturday, July 1 in Palmer Park, will feature a number of new events and attractions including a kid's field day and color- ing contest. During the opening ceremonies there will be a special presentation to the Royal Canadian Legion to honor the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Europe. And then the spectacular fireworks. Don't miss this great evening of entertainment, which is just a warm-up for three days of great summer fun starting July 13th. Family fun is the emphasis for this year's Festival Days activities. Run under the theme of "Cruisin' thru Summer," the weekend of activities and events nromises to provide good, clean, wholesome family entertainment. Vintage cars and motorcycles will be on display; kiddies rides, watersports and midway rides all are aimed at appealing to the entire family. Festival Days has been a tradition in this town for almost 30 years and is an event awaited and wel- comed by thousands of people each summer. Many former residents of the community plan their holidays around Festival Days so they can come back 'home' to visit with friends and relatives. Keep your eyes on the Port Perry Star in the weeks ahead for more information on times and places of Festival Days activities. We'll endeavor to keep you informed as the details are released. But for now, just mark July 1, and July 13, 14,15 on your calendar, and get ready for a good time.