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8- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 27, 1996 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" I _ETTERS A different view on the Golden report To the Editor: I wish to present a dif- ferent slant on the Golden Report on the Greater To- ronto Area than the one that has so far been widely quoted. Anne Golden and her committee presented a re- port that in their opinion would work in the best in- terest of the entire G.T A. Scugog Township and Durham Region need a vi- able Toronto much more than Toronto needs Scu- gog or Durham. A declining Toronto will result in fewer jobs for commuters in the outlying municipalities. Our world renouned cultural and sports organizations will only be sustained by a healthy Toronto from which these organizations draw the majority of their financial and attendance support. It should be noted that the financial costs being stated to this municipality are an estimate only, and calculated by people with self-serving interests as their jobs may possibly be- come redundant. I would therefore suggest that a worst possible scenario 1s being presented to us tax- payers. The Golden Report rec- ommends the amalgama- tion of five regions with their elected councils and non-elected bureauacies, 32 municipalities, again with their elected councils and non elected bureau- cracies for an area that 1s being overtaxed by a mul- titude of duplicity by all these governments. I see nothing wrong with the Greater Toronto Area being governed by a single body any more than our province and our coun- try being governed by a single body. It is time that taxpayers realize that we are being propogandized by the "what's if} it for me" syndrome of our locally elected officials. 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Why don't we get rid of our worthless pen- ny? Then we could change the old adage to "A nickel for your thoughts!" Yours thoughtfully, Owen Neill, Port Perry No smoking at school % MARCH BREAK MADNESS A two week recreational camp co-sponsored by the Township of Scugog and Scugog Shores Museum When: March 11-15, 18-22 Who: Kids aged 6-13 Where: Museum, Community Centre Register at municipal clerks office For more information call 985-8698 or 985-3598 TRUER ER school have improved TE ENTE DEES ET (1G lessons. I'm very grateful for LEO WONG'S TAE KWON-DO "TAE KWON-DO thing | ever did for my child" "Kevin's confidence, motivation, self esteem, and achievement in To the Editor: Concerning the article in last weeks' Port Perry Star titled "Students will be allowed to smoke on school property" by Kelly Lown. The Tobacco Control Act 1994 outlaws smoking by anyone on school property in the province of Ontario. There is no smoking al- lowed on the property of Port Perry High School. The resolution from town council does not change that fact. We regret that some students donot dem- Friday, March 1 10am to 6:00pm 141 Perry St., Port Perry (905) 083. 9786 Open House & Registration FOLK ART CLASSES Beginners, Intermediate, Adults & Children onstrate responsible beha- viour and create problems for our neighbours. However we do not sanc- tion smoking. Even if the Tobacco Control Act 1994 is changed, we feel that P.P.H.S. should remain a smoke-free environment. The personal wellness of young people is not served by encouraging smoking. Port Perry High School remains a smoke free envi- ronment. School Community Council. Port Perry H.S. Saturday, March 2 10am to Spm EE EERE EE ERE EE Leo Wong's Tae Kwon Do. It has been a wonderful experience." «John McGrath (Kevin's father) Special $9 Q95 PRICE INCLUDES UNIFORM Limited Quantities LEO WONG'S. 4 TAE KWON-DO 13 KING ST. 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