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6 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 2, 2000 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" REPORTER... .. Chris Hall Newspaper Assoc Freelance Writers- Heather McCrae, John B McClelland PHONE (905) 985-7383 FAX (905) 985-3708 E-MAIL: port.perry.star@sympatico.ca Published every Tuesday by the Port 1 Year - $37.45 (includes GST) PUBLISHER....... J. Peter Hvidsten | & a re P eae a ray S Ss ; XT f Member BUSINESS OFFICE: Judy Ashby, Kathy GENERAL MGR........... Don MacLeod oCna 5 (©) R 1 FERRY % 1 JAN £4 Canadian Dudley, Janet Rankin, Y sloy West NG EDITOR... Joft Mitchell = 1866 b ; Dy Newspaper F 8 ny, 20007] i Community 2 CNA OFFICE MANAGER... Gayle Stapley : dl i : hy . A" Newspaper ADVERTISING: Ginni Todd, Cindy Jobin, ADVERTISING MGR.... Deb McEachermn Member Ontario Community Association Gail Morse, Heather Mack, Linda Clarke, Janet Archer, Malcolm Lennox PRODUCTION: Trudy Empringham, Pam Hickey, Daryle Wright, Arlene Cheel, Robert Taylor, Richard Drew, Scott Ashby, Publications Mail Registration No. 07881 Perry Star Company Limited, 188 Mary Street - Port Perry, Ontario - LIL 1B7 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Six Months - $19.79 (includes GST) Editorial Comment Let the gaming begin Within a few days, the slots will start whirring,ringing and clanging at the local casino, as gamblers line up to try their uck. The allure of slots is undeniable, their potential for revenue remarkable. Some of that revenue will eventually be flowing Scugog's way, under terms of an arrangement with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. While there's no way of telling right now how much money the municipality may realize, it's safe to say it will be a substantial boost. Gaming proceeds can be used to patch potholes and maintain parkland, and maybe even contribute to funds for a second ice pad and a new municipal pool. And it would be prudent to shore up township reserves, which have been under pressure as funding from the province has dried up, and councils have struggled to keep taxes stable. The ethical soundness of accepting the proceeds of gambling for municipal use is by now all but a moot question. Governments rely on gambling revenue to an almost unnerving extent, seemingly happy to ignore the consequences of this additional tax on their citizens. While the revenue will by and large be welcomed, it does not excuse residents from the responsibility they have to pay their taxes, and contribute to the fundamental health and welfare of their municipality. The band is making a contribution to the community; it is a responsible gesture. So, let the games begin, we suppose. Use the money wisely, councillors, and don't forget to put some in the bank. Inherent in gambling is risk, and there's always the risk that this new windfall may dry up, as suddenly as it appeared. (Gd STAR THIS MUST BE FT FoR "FANTASTIC! a EN Ca me i a , cox TAR I os : CHALK LAKE SCHOOL - Students and teacher of the Chalk Lake School, about 1907. Photo submitted by Jack Davies, whose father Cyril is fourth from left in front row. At far right, front, is Cyril's brother Howard, Mr. Davies has no further information about the photograph and would appreciate 'hearing from anyone who knows where the school was located. Phone him at 905-985-3949. Port Perry Star Letter of the Week Great teachers enriching students To the Editor: In the last few months there have been so many activities for my children at school. | feel you should be aware of the time and dedication of the teachers involved. My eldest had the privilege of playing in the Cartwright Senior Band at the fundraiser MusicFest, which enabled the children to have some financial help for their trip this week: Atlantic MusicFest, 2000. There they enjoyed a full itinerary of musical and other events such as tours of the museums, etc. In the past month this band + also had the experience of prac- ticing and performing with sev- eral other schools from Port Perry, Uxbridge, and Brock. Their mass presentation was inspiring and worthy of a much larger and wider audience. Meantime, my youngest had the privilege of being selected for an Honour Band for Durham Region. Several band members from each school performed in a top calibre presentation. Thanks to all the teachers and people involved. Thanks to Mr. McCourt who headed up the Elementary Honour Band and thanks to Mr. Beirness who is so inspiring to the students as is evident in their perfor- mance. Is it any wonder | don't want my kids to go anywhere else but Cartwright? Cathie King, Pontypool