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Vol. 130 No. 25 PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1996 COPY 65¢ ©1¢ = 4¢ GsT) 32 Pages MPP of worries vo Sia States us an aut aan Grade 5 category. It's. your move... Budding chess masters, such as Evan Ashton, were practising last week at Prince Albert Public School In preparation for a regional tournament, being held today at ~ Palmerston school in Whitby. Evan, a 12-year-old Grade 6 competitior, was going into the matches with confidence; he won a gold medal at last yeai's event, Playing: inthe JEFF pa ges | Great prizes ICRI shot away A host of great prizes could be just one click of a shutter away for you. That's because it's time for the Port Perry Star's Second Annual Photo Contest. Following the success of last year's inaugural event; we're hoping to attract your best shots of people, places and pets. And we're offering great priz- es from Bushnell Sports Optics for the top four entries, to be chosen by our judges: Q First prize, to be awarded for the winning entry in the Peo- ple category, is a Bushnell Spacemaster Spotting Scope Kit, including a 60 mm Space- master, a 15 to 45 X zoom eye- piece, a shooter's stand tripod, and a nylon backpack. Value is $500. Q Second prize, for the win- Turnto Page 18 DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ATTRACTIVE OFFER If You Thought You Couldn't Afford A 1996 GMC Sierra when think again! .See Page 9 For Details with hall plans 'By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star MPP John O'Toole says he was just looking for an update on the Scugog Island gaming fa- cility when he asked township council for its resolution on the facility. The local MPP ruffled coun- cil's feathers recently when he asked what their resolution on the facility was, calling it a mu- nicipal issue. Council subse- quently asked Mr. O'Togole to meet with them. Mayor Howard Hall told Mr. O'Toole on Monday that the township was not consulted during planning discussions, and therefore never made any resolutions on the casino. Several councillors expressed their concern with the gaming ~ facility and asked Mr. O'Toole's help in finding out who was tak- ing responsibility to see that all the building issues are looked after. Councillors expressed con- cerns with traffic, water quality and other issues surrounding the Great Blue Heron Enter- tainment Centre. ~ Mr. O'Toole admitted he too had legitimate concerns with the facility. Ward 3 Councillor Ken Gads- den said it has been no secret that he is opposed to the facility, mainly the size ofit. "It is much too big for a two- Councillors tell lane cul-de-sac to handle," he . said. Councillor Gadsden, repre- sentative for the Island, said be- cause it was the province who okayed the licence for the facili... ty, the government must accept the responsibilities that come along withit. . Several councillors said they are dismayed at the lack of pro- Turnto Page 23 By Jeff Mitchell - Port Perry Star Overwhelming community support has made it possible for a local organization to put in place programs aimed at making life brighter for teenaged mothers here. The Family and Community Action Plan will soon be providing the young moms with programs and facilities that will bring them together and plan for the future, said community facil- itator Claudia Miter. She said it couldn't have happened without strong sup- port from churches, service 'Warm community' backs committee - has been the most incredibly groups, teen parents and com- munity volunteers in Scugog. "I have to say Port Perry warm community," she said last week, in announcing a number of local initiatives. They include: 0 A toy-lending library and clothing exchange, which is to be established at Victory Christian Centre; 0 A community garden, where the young mothers will be growing their own vegeta- bles under the guidance of Penny Reid, a local organic farmer. Plans are under way 4 Turnto Page 13 a EI DL sversnsohivemmainh Sadchicnch Corvin 75: a PONTIAC BUICK FIMITED 10 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry 985-8474