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Published every Tuesday, by the Mulcahy, Editorial Comment Punishment fits the crime This past weekend, Ontarians got a glimpse of the punishment dealt sex killer Paul Bernardo. Both a daily newspaper and one Ontario television network made public images of Canada's most infamous and universally loathed criminal, passing time in a tiny cell. He paced aimlessly within the confines of his cage, and sat restlessly on a small cot, flicking through the television dial, in search of some diversion. And that, as we all know, will be what he does each and every day for the rest of his life. It is indeed stern punishment, especially for a man whom we learned was so obsessed with impressing and forcing himself onto others. Imagine spending a day or a week in such confinement, let alone months and years, with the prospect of many more months and years. - Soon after Bernardo"s conviction, there were -- as was to be expected -- some calls for a re- examination of the death penalty. It is an issue that arises from time to time, most typically in the face of heinous crimes like those committed by Bernardo. The debate forces us to think on our reactions to crime, and actions we as a people are willing to take to punish and deter criminals. Would it be right to execute Paul Bernardo for his crimes? Before answering yes, think: The punishment handed him by the system is thorough, just, and even compassionate. He - has been spared his life, but will now spend the remainder of his days paying heavily for his actions, and the pain he has caused. Of course, the sentence given Bernardo's wife, Karla Homolka, is much more questionable. A review is necessary, soon. Seven Gentlemen To the Editor: Jean Kennedy was appreciated and respect- ed by each of us who knew her as a colleague at Port Perry High School, through the Scugog Choral Society or through special community projects which Jean was involved with. When we conceived of the idea of paying tribute to this very special Lady of Scugog by preparing a recital for performance at the Town Hall, we had no idea that the response would be so won- derful. The tickets were sold out within days of going on sale. PHOTO COURTESY FRED SPENCER LATER... IT APPEARS OUR WEATHERMAN FROZE WE'LL HAVE TO Look AT THE WEATHER A LITTLE Sob WAITING FOR N . s : : DORT PERRY Police vim NEWS py PORT PERRY STAR, add another show The response has been so positive and the cause, we feel, is so good that the "Seven Gentlemen" have decided to add a second con- cert Friday, Jan. 26. Hugh Baird, Walter Bone, Rob Foster, Jay King, Irwin Smith, Charles 'White, and Russ Baird together are Seven Gentlemen of Scugog, and would like to share their music with all of Scugog. The program will feature each of the men doing solo performances instrumentally, accompanied by others in the TurntoPage7 REMEMBER WHEN....? 45 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 11, 1951 Milton Butson was elected president of Port Perry Rod and Gun Club for 1951. O. O. Hamilton, vice president, Ott Hamilton, secretary-treagurer, Committee chairman: Shooting Arthur Brock and Casting Harry DeShane. Representatives from the badminton clubs from the district met in Brooklin Township Hall to form a league. Two members from clubs in Port Perry, Brooklin, Whitby, Ajax and Uxbridge attended. January 2, 1951 marked the 25th anniversary of Harold R. Archer as a General Motors Dealer in Port Perry 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 13, 1966 About 100 Port Perry businessmen and their sales staff assembled in the Port Perry Legion for a sales clinic and dinner sponsored by the Star. McMillan, Blackwater, Ralph Honey, Seagrave, Ron King and Ken Skerratt, Port. Perry placed first in male quartets. 20 YEARS AGO Wednesday, January 14, 1976 After six years of hard work, Bonnie Short and Rita Huggins were awarded their Provincial Honors. Bonnie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Short, Seagrave and Rita, the daughter of Mr. Elmer Huggins, RR. 2 Port Perry. The Port Perry Kinette Club initiated five new members: Helen Newlove, Mary Anne Wilson, Margaret Wray, Joyce Janssen and Pat Mowers. 10YEARS AGO Tuesday, January 14, 1986 The Lions Club of Port Perry purchased new furniture for the patient's lounge at Community Memorial Hospital. A celebration was held to mark the 100th anniversary of the Port Perry United The Ontario Junior Farmers choir under The Highway Garage and Mill, Embury and Spencer, now Spencer's Feeds has the direction of Mrs. Grace Hastings placed | ooh" in business in Greenbank since 1929. In a pr : : ; " photo are Shell gas pumps, . third in competition with eight choirs at the | ¢agr01 oll sign hanging over window. The mill is located in the back of the | Greenbank celebrated their 64th wedding Provincial Junior Farmers Conference held building with the garage. Church. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Howsam of anniversary. at King Edward Sheridan Hotel. Bruce ~~ a GG CAGE VR REL A OER Sa - A T_T A. 0000 i PN TA, SR an Ne 1 i Rh