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6- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 12, 1995 188 MARY STREET - PORT PERRY, ONT - LOL 187 PHONE (905) 985-7383 FAX (905) 985-3708 I'he Port Perry Star Is authorized as second class mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa, for cash payment of postage Second Class Mall Registration 0265 Subscription Rates: 1 Year - $32.10 6 Months - $17.65 Foreign - $90.9 Includes $2.10 GST Includes $1.15 GST Che Dov Pevey Slay, Fe Includes $5.95 GST EDITORIAL Publisher/owner ..... J. Peter Hvidsten General Manager .... Don Macleod Managing Editor..... Jeff Mitchell BUSINESS OFFICE Office Manager...Gayle Stapley Accounting......Judy Ashby, Louise Hope Retail Sales......Kathy Dudley, Nancy Lee =a CNA [il Sports Editor........... Kelly Lown Telemarketing..Cindy Jobin -- ADVERTISING © PRODUCTION Mamber of Ui GON Advertising Manager... Anna Jackman Production Supervisor - Pam Hickey Canadian Comms rot Association = 4 Advertising Sales........ Rhonda Mulcahy, Annabell Harrison, Ontario Community Newspaper Association 5 Joanne Brambrough, Deb McEachern, Trudy Empringham, Published every Tuesday by the Sandra Parker, Reid Bongard Robert Taylor, Richard Drew Port Perry Star Co. Ltd. - Port Perry, Ont. Editorial Comment Breakdown in leadership It's time for the hand-wringing to stop, and for action to be taken on the numerous land claims that once more have relations with Canada's native peoples reaching the boiling point. Once more this past week, as was the case five years ago at Oka, we have watched while a dispute escalated to illegal occupation of land by a band of renegades, with the result being bloodshed. This time, it was Indian blood that was spilled. And we seem no closer to resolution of the numerous points of contention that remain, despite pledges by the federal government that outstanding claims will be dealt with in a timely and effective fashion. The reason for the repeated approach of crisis in relations between First Nations and the federal government is a clear case of breakdowns in leadership: First Nations leaders are unable to contain the fury of a segment of their constituency. And governments and the federal Indian Affairs ministry are clearly stalling, giving rise to the anger that brings about events like Oka and, more recently, Ipperwash. People are dying, and will continue to, so long as government fails to act on promises that have been made, and a segment of the native population acts like bandits, occupying lands in dispute and attempting to bring about resolution through intimidation. The clear message to leaders on both sides of the issue is this: Act now. Violence breeds violence, and the simmering resentment that is apparent -- both among the Indians who feel they are forced to take action, and their neighbors who are affected -- will only escalate. Leadership is needed now more than ever. REMEMBER 45 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 14, 1950 The bowlers of Lindsay, Peterborough, Cannington and Port Perry attended an honor night for W. M. Letcher of Port Perry. Mr. Letcher, chairman of the league for two years, and in appreciation of a fine job, Mr. Letcher was given this recognition. The task of marking off the parking areas on Queen Street was completed and the council wished to remind citizens of the two- hour parking limit which was recently imposed by bylaw. Plate umpire Bill Harrison, Port Perry, received minor injuries while officiating at Manilla during the playoff game between Little Britain and Manilla. He was struck in the neck by a foul tip and received injuries which placed him in Oshawa Hospital for treatment. tii 4 vi IN 7 7 / / 94 7 HWM | 7/7 0 / | WAVE To ADMIT THis iS STARTING TO ANNOY ME... EVERY NIGHT WE WORK UARD TO DIG UP THiS LAWN AND SOME INCONSIDERATE CLOWN KEEPS RE-SODDING iT AND RUINING ALL OUR WARD WORK! -- 7% 70007, WW / nn ee IL g a AFA % a 1,8 === J ~ To the Editor: I would like to express my deep-felt thanks to Lloyd Trewin unhesitantly offered the ser- some wonderful men who work in Blackstock. vices of a young employee, Robert Bray, and On Sept. 7, just after a rainy morning, I was one of his tractors. The people who were heading south on Hwy. 57. As I went to make a gathered around my van when we returned right turn I went into a skid and suddenly were genuinely concerned about my safety and found myself in the ditch. Feeling panicky and not the vultures that you would likely encount- shaky, but otherwise unhurt, I dragged my erin the city. In minutes Robert had me back on four-year-old daughter and myself out of our the road and on my way. upended van. As I had been on my way to Fortunately this accident had a happy out- Trewin Farm Equipment, I continued on to come. I am convinced that had this happened help me. them with a vague feeling they may be able to Turnto Page 10 ~ WHEN....? summer home of Mrs. E. Hook, hospital superintendent. The homes of Ms. Ron Peel, Mr. Charles Bourgeois, Dr. R. McNab and Mr. Merle Dowson were broken into during the weekend. Not too much was gained by the 25 law breakers. Ladin 300) ; More than 8,000 enjoyed the 1965 fair Be ot i, during a sunny and warm Labor Day on, September 6. Port Perry and Reach School's enrollment were an all time high of Port Perry at 527 and Reach at 691 pupils. 10YEARS AGO Tuesday, September 10, 1965 Work crews with the Scugog Hydro Commission were on the job for about eight hours repairing damage from severe wind storms that hit the area. Scugog's Regional Councillor Lawrence PHOTO COURTESY SCUGOG SHORES MUSEUM VILLAGE 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 9, 1965 Mrs. Louise Elsner, Mrs. Douglas Mackey. Mrs. Wentworth Watson and Mrs. Jack Gray, all members of the Community Memorial Hospital were presented with 10- year service pins at a ceremony at the Pictured is the Port Perry Band (circa 1906). Front (lI-r) Dr. McGratton, Dick Brown, Charles Williams, Teddy Pargeter, Douglas Adams, Mr. Jo. Goldring, leader, Frank Williams, Angus McGregor, Geordie Jamieson, Charlie Denison, (back) Jack Denison, Mr. Powers, W. Armstrong, Howard Turmonds, Madison Williams, A, Carnegie, Wm. Short, Pat Turner, H. Roberts, Lou Walling and Charlie Allison. Malcolm announced he would be running for the mayor's seat in the November election. Ruby and Art Fielding, of Manchester, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Council rejected a request to have the 1ssue of full funding for Catholic high schools placed on the ballot, referendum style.