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Le od 8 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 9, 1999 . R-- -- "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Soccer executive thanks supporters To the Editor: We would like to extend our gratitude to all the parents, volun- teers, coaches and the community, who rallied around the club as we invested in the future of soccer in Scugog Township this past year. As our players devel- oped in their skills and play throughout Durham Region, as well as in various competi- tive leagues, we made great strides towards upgrading our fields, to ensure safety and improve the playing sur- face for our teams. It was a decision based on long term gain and com- mitment to the improve- ment of the sport, and was not without some sacrifices. What did it cost this year? Unfortunately, the parents in the house league coped with many changes this year from the norm; a shortened season, driving to vari- ous facilities and no tournaments due to the poor field conditions at the main fields, and the logistical and safety issues with playing simultaneously at mul- tiple locations. A special thanks to you for your patience and under- standing. We hope that you will consider it an investment into your community and into your child's future enjoyment of the game. Speaking of invest- ments, we have been blessed with the assis- tance of the Township of Scugog in financially contributing to our efforts. As well, fees col- lected at registration have and are being des- ignated to the improve- ment of the fields. Another thanks to a local landscaping com- pany, Land-Aid, whose owner, Wolfgang Palleske (with three kids who are in the soc- cer club) has been more than reasonably assist- ing us with his incredi- ble knowledge and equipment. He is presently overseeing the care of the fields and trying to ensure that we will be on them by spring. Yet another big thank you to the churches (Emmanuel Pentecostal, Port Perry Baptist), the legion, the schools (S.A. Cawker, Good Shepherd, Hope Christian School) and the Benschops (local res- idents) who allowed us to use their properties for the sake of the kids. We - appreciate your kindness. We hope to be out of your hair next spring. Our annual general meeting was held on Oct. 28 with the review of our financial status and the election of offi- cers to the executive. We 'are looking forward to a great season and will, Lord-willing with weather and community support, be back on the fields in the spring of 2000. I would also like to offer a big thank you to Dave Michel, our outgo- ing president, for taking on the daunting task of trying to manage and coordinate the club, dur- ing a year of tremen- dous transition. To all our parents: please ensure that you mail your registration forms in A.S.AP. to avoid disappointment for the upcoming sea- son. The deadline of Feb. 25 is fast approach- ing, and we need to know how many uni- forms to order. Late reg- istrants can not be guar- anteed placement. You can pick up extra regis- tration forms at The Port Perry Star. Also anybody who has ideas or wants to participate in any way, is always welcome. You can now contact us by email at Scuogsoccer@aol.com. Our mail address is P.O. Box 585, Port Perry, LOL 1A5. Mike Lorish, President Scugog Soccer Association LETTERS Reader alarmed by inconsiderate hunters To the Editor: My husband and I bought a 100 acre farm last year which includes a wooded area of approximately 25 acres, a creek, ponds and pasture land. Needless to say --- it is very attractive to wild life. My husband has made trails through the woods and we often take long walks in the woods with our young son. This past Monday, my son and I went out to enjoy the beautiful spring like weather but instead of having a peaceful walk we heard only the sound of gun shots going off (Monday was the beginning of deer season I was told later). ' I thought they sounded awfully close, but my husband reassured me that sound travels far and that it couldn't possibly be coming from our farm. His brother who is a hunter, he told me, always respect the land rights of others and thus so would most other hunters right? To the Editor: I would like to reply to last week's Letter of the Week, There is a need for town services. ~ Perhaps my nostalgia is clouding my perspective, though I believe for good reason. I spend some of my time in ghost towns of the Southwest desert. I find this heaven on earth, and Coulcliff Blvd. is my ghost town of Port Perry. In the desert you can find the old plentiful. The roof under my shingles is better than any new hardwood floor you'll find today. My house con- Over the next couple of days, as I looked out the windows of our farm house, I noticed a hunter in the dis- tance, walking along the edge of our property line, towards our wooded area. They also did not have the permission of our neighbours, whose property is adjacent to ours. I told my husband later and he again told me, with less certainty in his voice, that the hunters wouldn't be going on our property, that would be trespassing right? On Thursday, my son, myself, and our dogs went out for a walk, again hearing the sounds of gun fire nearby. As we neared the back of the property there was a hunter follow- ing the tracks of some animal (clear- ly on our property). He did not see me or our pets. My husband later went out to try to talk to these hunters but was unable to catch up with them. This upsets me for a number of reasons. One is the safety issue of struction, in quality, is an example of yesteryear. I do insist that once you start "progress" you can't stop it. One per- son wants water and sewer and then the next person wants street- lights. In preserving our street as a cot- tage lane, we can keep the old and the new. This has been proven by some of the new homes that have been built and kept with the theme of the cottage appearance. I suspect this is where I'm coming from. I appeal to you to respect this vision. ~~" Thar Chamber of Com to take advantage of the complementary ads. course, secondly because we try to attract animals on to our property (hoping that they will be safe from humans) and lastly because we enjoy watching the wildlife here. We watched a'young fawn growing up this past season as well as many other species of wildlife (even ani- mals I am afraid of) and we can appreciate it all. We are not hunters ourselves, but we do respect their rights and personal opinions. We only ask that if you are a hunter, please do so where you are welcome, have the permission of the land owners and please respect their rights. I am shocked that I even have to write this letter and that others could be so inconsiderate. I can now understand how hunters have got- ten such a bad reputation among many of the citizens in our commu- nity. Lianne Hoogers, Blackstock deter is implying repared to defend and a building per- ke the bylaws said Nopmerce to be the first Mike Allen, but by pursuing a petition it will cost the residents that don't want it a frontage change. In my case, that's over $5,000, and I receive nothing in return. If anyone shares my feelings and wishes to withdraw their name from the petition, please call Gabe Oliver (not long distance) at (905) 668- 7721. Sue Chrzan, Port Perry To the Editor: family? I'm writing to ask your readers for some help. I'm putting my Mowbray family tree together. My great- grandfather George Edwin Mowbray was born in your town in 1857. His father was John Mowbray. I was wondering if anyone has anything on this Seeking info on the Mowbray family tree's local roots Please contact me at: Box 683, Marysville, B.C, VOB 1ZO if you have any information or know who I can contact. Thank you. Stephanie Osmachenko, Marysville, B.C. 'E-mail the editor: GING INARATY), & SE 2 Small Round 6 slice Pizzas with 2 items of hil | " 1. D {7 Family cB 17 Favourite! fe BRE 0 § 4 4d a A PIZZA, SUBS | [ET Ea J : with 3 Items and a ' ¢ ® : cans of Coke' . Fe ley in EWINGS || a Limited Area 80 Water St., Port Perry