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6 - PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, July 4, 2001 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PUBLISHER, GEN MGR .. Don Macleod : CL ang 1 : Member MANAGING EDITOR _ Jeff Mitchell oChna |& TT |& ) Ny : Canadian OFFICE MANAGER . Gayle Stapley A O RI ERRY TAR ini % CNA ADVERTISING MGR . ..Deb Mctachern EIN RR ---- Assocation / Member Ontano Community Newspaper Assoc. PRODUCTION MGR . . Pam Hickey REPORTER ...... ... .. Chris Hall PHONE (905) 985-7383 FAX (905) 985-3708 E-MAIL: editorial@portperrystar.com advertising@portperrystar.com Publications Mail Registration No. 07881 We acknowledge the finandal support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP) towards our mailing costs. Published every Tuesday by the Port Perry Star Company Limited, 188 Mary Street - Port Perry, Ontario - LIL 187 SUBSCRIPTIONRATES: 1 Year - $37.45 (includes GST) Six Months - $19.79 (includes GST) ~~ Foreign 1 Year - $96.30 (includes GST) EDITORIAL POLICY: Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are not necessarily those of The Port Perry Star. Letters must be signed brought to the editor's attention. We reserve the right to edit or refuse publication of any material submitted. ADVERTISING POLICY: The publisher is not able for SA changes ch Spaz errors that subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement. All daims of error in publication must be made by Wednesday, noon, prior to the next week's publication, if not made, will not be considered. No daim will be allowed for more than one insertion. BUSINESS OFFICE: Judy Ashby, Kathy Dudley, ADVERTISING: Ginni Todd, Cindy Jobin, Gail Morse, Sandra Spiers, Linda Clarke, Trudy Empringham, Daryle Wright, Arlene Cheel, freelance Writers- Heather McCrae, John B. McClelland, Rik Davie and the telephone number (which will not be published) induded. Requests that a name be withheld will be honoured only if there 1s a compelling reason to do so. Emors will be corrected if do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher is not liable for other eTors OF omissions in connection with any advertisement in any Janet Rankin, Lesley West Lisa Monk, Janet Archer PRODUCTION: Robert Taylor, Richard Drew Editorial Comment Sunday in the park There has been much discussion of late about the possible future, or futures, of the waterfront in Port Perry. Some feel the time for ball diamonds at the shore is over. Others would like to see walkways and upgraded park areas in what is now Palmer Park, the ball diamonds and the tennis courts. The ideas are as many as there are geese at the waterfront; some compare to the same thing our feathered friends leave behind while others have some merit of varying degrees. | With all these ideas and plans in the offing, it was interesting to be at Palmer Park this past weekend. As a community we may have forgotten for a time what the purpose of the park really is. It is neither a tourist spot, a future dog walk, nor simply eye candy for the passer-by. Its true purpose was evident last Sunday. As in years past, since somebody had the absolutely bril- liant idea of a Canada Day celebration in Palmer Park, an interesting thing happened. About 6 p.m. crowds began to > IX SPN gather at the water's edge. Small groups at first, then larger I ( 2% NY i ones and whole families, including several generations in a -- USHER couple of cases. They gather in the Port Perry version of the E23 > village square, Palmer Park. Then, in the space between A the dark and the light, a thousand voices sing out the national anthem to announce their presence. Like pilgrims drawn to a special site, they gather every year. Kids play, parents renew old friendships. Even political foes can be seen exchanging a wave of the hand, or of the flag. Music plays, hot dogs are eaten and the park gets its one true use. A meeting place where Scugog gathers from time-to-time to celebrate itself. | Whatever course the waterfront may take, it is our village their troubles might 7 I "7 Just when 'he teachers thought be over... eG fag 2 TE bf glows ALCO CO RAP por PERRY STAR Tartan Luni | oY 0 square, and it needs to be watched over. We need it. LETTERS Remember When? Historical photo feature by. Peter Hvidsten To the Editor: Congratulations and compli- ments to the Renaissance Faire and its organizers. What a great weekend. My family went to check out the Faire on Saturday. At my children's request, we went back again on Sunday to catch the activities we missed the day before. As an individual, and as a par- ent, | thoroughly enjoyed this event for many reasons. The venue, the artisans and the attrac- tions were superb. | was enter- To the Editor: Port Perry Minor Hockey recent- ly held its second annual Elimination Dance & Draw at the Scugog Arena. We were able to raise over $2,500 towards the con- tinued operations of hockey for kids in our region. However, this could not have been done without the work and effort of a group of dedicated indi- viduals. Mention should be made Renaissance Faire true entertainment tained, informed and inspired. My family enjoyed themselves with performances, demonstrations and the chance to get hands-on creative. My kids didn't want to leave. No expensive rides, no loud noise and free admission. Hear ye, hear ye for this "interactive experience." Thank you Faire orga- nizers and please do it again next year. Andrew Williamson, Port Perry PPMHA draw raised more than $2,500 of our top ticket sellers, the Pehlemann family and the Roth family, and we should also take note of the people who gave up their time on the night of the dance to ensure attendees had a good time. Thanks to everyone who ran the draw, the bar, sold tickets and organized the dance - you know who you are! Amanda Toguri Port Perry