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published by Scugog Citizen Publishing Ltd. co-publishers : John B. McClelland, Valerie Ellis OCNA Member Sh Festival Part Tw Mother Nature has a habit of playing jokes on the mere mortals who inhabit this planet. The many people who worked to organize the Scugog Snow Flake Festival were mortified that we would get hit with a } "January Thaw." Instead, the Festival was h d by weather at the other extreme--a record cold snap that sent the mercury.on Saturday to a bone numbing minus -25 C, that felt like 40 with the wind chill factor. still, there was a steady crowd of people around the Port Perry waterfront on Sund. ing the fantastic display of ice sculptings, the indoor fashion s show and a display of hang gliding. > 'More than 80 hardy souls took part in the Poker Rally put on by the two local clubs and there were even skaters on the Ice Palace, and about 40 were out of the Lions Club Fish Derby. Nobody can control the weather and thankfully, Part Two of the Festival goes this coming weekend (Jan. 22 and 28) Let us "hope that np hat so more people can get out and enjoy the many activities that are planned. A lot of people have put time and effort into this first'ever now Flake Festival, and frankly, we think it's a great i a great potential for future years. Hopéfully, despite initial growing pains and the vagaries of the weather, this Festival will continue. Let's support it and let's wish for "better" winter weather this coming weekend. Report too drastic We are pleased that there has been quick movement at the litical level against an internal Durham Police Department report that suggests some rather drastic changes in policing in 26 Division--the area that takes in all of Scugog, Brock and Uxbridge Townships. The un-dated, 14 page report titled "Policing: 26 Division Organization and Deployment," had been slipped through the mail slot of the Scugog Citizen office some time over the weekend and was discovered when staff arrived for work Monday morning. 'When Scugog Mayor Howard Hall was shown the d t his ober fs OCNAMember | <THE SCUGOG CITIZEN advertising manager Valeri Ellis oy, cona 4 weekly commu pho advertising sales : Chris Hudson ; : i$ distributed, charge, accounting : Sibylle Warren » r=) » Rrra eternal optimist : Liz Drebit --_-- in and around Scugog Township. 36 WATER ST., RORT PERRY, ONT. L9L1)2 "Wf" featfie writer : Heather McCrae ECA Verified Subscriptions sold outside § j Phone: 005) 985-6997 Fax: 005) 985-1410] Prd Csiro bl cy Toren SHesleon Contoled Sub quis lk sss SH Gey Tour hy, To the Editor This is in response to the letters submitted by Cathy Collins and Sensei Bri regarding the Norrish publi shed The Hiryu Bushido Kai Club was never mentioned, but if the members of the Hiryu Bushido Kai took offence to the Wado-Kai advertising philosophy that was reaction was "too many of the (recommendations) are not credible." He went to say that if the recommendations were ever approved "they would have one hell of a (political) fight on their hands." Ajax Mayor Jim Witty, who chairs the Durham Region Police Services Board told the Citizen the report has no status at this time as it has not been presented to the Board. He went on to say emphatically that the Police Department will not be closing any station, and the suggestion in the report that the number of police personnel in 26 Division be cut from 53 to 42 is in his words "totally not feasible." The report also suggests closing the Police sub-station on Old Simcoe Road in Port Perry and a similar station in downtown Uxbridge, which would save about $86,000 annually. We understand perfectly well that the Police Department is feeling the financial pinch as much as any, and must look for ways to reduce costs. But cutting the staff in 26 Division from 53 to 42 and closing sub stations is far too draconian and would result in an overall lowering of service levels to the more than 40,000 people in the three northern Townships. We should say there are parts of the report that merit examination, such as the idea of Village Constables in Port Perry, Uxbridge Cannington and Beaverton. But not at the expense of a drastic overall reduction in personnel and the closing of two sub-stations. Let us hope that the Police Services Board listens to the politicians and the people when - this report comes across the table. The danger is that it might be feasible to adopt half the recommendations. Even that would be totally ptabl Scugog, Brock and Uxbridge Townships in an to the citi of lection year. "stilla At at R d, then we apologi: We did not intend to offend, nor is it our policy to take "cheap shot', as was suggested in the letters to the editor. The interview was only pointing out the unique qualities of our club. The Wado-Kai Karate Clubs started at Ryerson University in Toronto about 25 years ago, by by . our Chief Instructor Sensei Dave Manara, Tth, Dan while he was maintained and practiced by all the Wado-Kai Karate Clubs | internationally, This includes Port Perry, of course, and this is what was shared 'in the Interview. Shihan Fred Walker and Sensei Brian Norrish are able to videntify with these standards of 2d to ts anyone and our apology is for any offence that was taken. e If anyone wants to learn more about the Port Perry Wagdo-Kai Karate Club, please plan to dttend our information; participation, and registration night to be held January 30th, at 6:30 PM at the Latcham with quality from their tr the Wado-Kai for a number of : years before Shihan Walker started Hiryo Bushido Kai. We respect him for his initiative in starting a'new club. We are strong believers in what our name, WADO-KAI stands for, PEACE and HARMONY, C ity Centre located at. the corner of Queen and Water Streets by the lake. Sensei Michele VanHeiningen, 2nd Dan Sensei Ruskay, 1st Dan Port Pefty Wado-Kai Karate . By The Lake For kids and teens To the Editor: Last Wednesday evening, I then, the nationally with clubs throughout Ontario and across Canada to Alberta and British Columbia, and ntemationslly with'sl with clubs located in Freeport, Bahamas. The philosophy and practice of the Wado-Kai has always been the teaching of the best traditional Japanese Karate at the most economical rates. This is done by the utilization of church halls, schools, colleges, 'and community centres in order to keep membership fees to a minimum. An example of the Wado-Kai of meeting the needs of communities was recently depicted in the January 16th ts section of the Sunday Sun, at Ryerson. These high standards are ttended the Optimist Club dinner and meeting at the Brooklin United Church. It was a very informative event with a good mixture of ages from young people to middle age to Seniors. These people truly care about the "kids". Thay would love for the "kids" also meaning "Teens" to come out and express their ideas of what they would like for activities in their If you are interested in getting an Optimist Club going in Scugog, then by all means please come out to their next meeting. Bring along your girlfriend or boyfriend or your neighbour if you wish. And any caring adult, parent; grand t are also,welcome to ir to what these "kids" have to say. It's their Woice that counts, they are tomorrow's adults. You do not have to be an Optimi ber to attend. After all "kids" its your ideas that count, These people are fun, enthusiastic and a real pleasure to be around. They care about you and what you want and need their advice. In other ards Jug act the goals and you make the choices. The next meeting will be held Thursday, January 20 at the Port Perry Kinsmen Hall (Former Scout Hall) on Simcoe St. From 7:00 - 7:30PM will be a mix and meet and from 7:30 - 9:00PM will be the meeting. Please come, you won't be ted. : a Respectfully Carol E.Sturman, Scugog