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(XX) LJ UO XK Prime Minister's waiting to hear America's plan Canada will stand behind the U.S., says Durham MP From Page 1 Pearl Harbour nearly 50 years ago. Now, with U.S. military forces on the move to the Mid-East, there has been some questioning in the media and amongst the public over what part Canada should take in the effort. "When the plan from - the U.S. finally unfolds we will co-operate with them," said the Durham MP. "Terrorism has no boundaries and we want the whole world to work together on this." Tempers flared, how- ever, last week after President Bush neglected to mention Canada during his speech to Congress on Thursday night. During his talk, he thanked a number of countries who have pledged their sup- port as well as acknowl- edged those countries who have have also expe- rienced losses due to the Sept. || attack. At one point, he called Great Britain America's "truest friend". U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell later Alex Shepherd thanked Canada for its efforts on the weekend. Nonetheless, Mr. Shepherd stated last week that the President's omission of Canada was merely an oversight, and that the U.S. knows that their northern neighbours stand behind them. "It was natural for him to mention Great Britain, (British Prime Minister) Tony Blair was there (for the address to Congress)," said Mr. Shepherd. "The President thanked Canada almost a week ago when we promised our support. How many times do peo- ple want them to thank us?" The Durham MP also stressed that America "knew we were on their side" and that the U.S. needed to be assured that other countries were in support of their efforts against terrorism. As a result of the Sept. Il attacks on American soil, Canada is now look- ing into increasing securi- ty on local airlines, amending legislation to allow for the quick extra- dition of immigrant crimi- nals and is willing to work with the United Nations to freeze assets which could fund terrorism. Our country will not, however, bow to American requests for changes to the immigra- tion process, said Mr. Shepherd. "We are going to keep an independent stance. There has been sugges- tions that 'we harmonize our immigration legisla- tion," said the local MP. "I don't disagree with the U.S., and we'll still cer- tainly have immigration policies, but we need to. put a Canadian touch on' it." Look after skateboard park or it won't be successful, says mayor than wood," he said, noting that response from his peers has been favourable. The only downfall of the new park, he added, is the colour of the ramps, which are painted purple. From Page 1 combination of ramps in the middle as well. There is room for additional ramps to be added in the future. "These guys will take good care of this facility because they know how much time and effort it took to get it together," said Mrs. Young. "We're not done yet; we will keep adding to it." Also on hand for the ceremonial open- ing was Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt. "Congratulations to you guys on a real- ly good job, but you have to look after it, look after it, look after it," stressed the mayor. "If you want it to grow, then don't let (garbage and vandalism) get away from you. This is a complete community effort and it's been just great. I'm happy for you." On hand for the opening was Nick Bronson, 17, who applauded the commu- nity partnership which finally resulted in the facility. "The skatepark's pretty good, it's a good start, and the ramps are a lot better Diiring the official opening last week, dozens of people ignored a light drizzle as thanks were doled out to those who helped make Unity Park a reality of the local skateboarding community. Among those recognizéd were Rick Trotter Excavating, LaFarge Aggregates, Labatt's, Great Blue Heron Casino, Durham Regional Police Service, Township of Scugog, Port Perry Lions Club, Doug Brown of Shoppers Drug Mart, KX96, Duff Excavation, Port Perry Dairy Queen, Reid's Independent Grocers, and Port Perry Rotary Club. A special thanks was passed along to Dave Robinson's Port Perry High School OAC Business Administration class. Students in that program raised $650 and will use the funds for landscaping the facility and purchasing a bench Police charge Sunderland man with impaired driving Durham Police officers nabbed a suspected impaired driver with the assistance of the public last Friday night. Police were called by a motorist on his cell phone by a after a Dodge pickup was seen driving in an erratic just south Seagrave on Simcoe St. stopped o vehicle driven 22-year-old Sunderland man, and later issued impaired driving charges. The man will appear in an Oshawa court in October. Officers _ RXXAARAKARARARALEKE KAKXKAARKXEEREALL KARIN KELL IX ELEY KANN XXLXXX RELLIN RX COX RLINRERRAIXRAAXT AXRXXXAARKKXRRX IX ARRXXEERAKX KXRAXEXARNIXRRXREARXI IARI KARI ENIX ARXES