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rr Wk CW tm be ET i RD NG ; 8 Ch 3: Fas ES & a ---- JULY 6, 1967 - Centennial Queen Debbie Griffen pulled the winning ticket of the Centen- nial 50-50 draw at the dance held at the arena after a day of festivities. The winner of $658 was Lindsay McCoy of Whitby. 15YEARSAGO Thursday, September 15, 1966 Lorna Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wright of Blackstock has been awarded a scholarship providing her with free tuition for four years at the University of Waterloo. Public School enrolment in Reach Township hit an all-time high of 732 students in attendance. Demolition was started on the building occupied by Brewer's Retail Store for the last ten years. A new, modern structure is almost completed behind the old store, and is expected to be in operation in about two weeks time. The building being demolished was origin- ally built by Mr. Art Brunton for a chicken hatchery. Bryant's Roost, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bryant on Rosa Street, was the scene for a Birthday party for Earl's mother, Mrs. Ed Bryant. A total of 26 guests enjoyed the Chicken Pot Pie supper held in Mrs. Bryant's honour. 10YEARSAGO Wednesday, September 15, 1971 The new Pastor of Port Perry Baptist Church is Rev. D.C. Payne, formerly of Sault Ste Marie. He and his wife will be taking up residence on Scugog Island. Two bands will provide the music for the Centennial Fall Dance, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Ron Myers and his orchestra and an orchestra named "Hot Duck" will be playing music for the occasion. Port Perry Lions Club Bantams capped off another fine baseball season capturing the 4th Annual Town of Bradford Bantam Tournament trophy. Tom Olsen | led the way with his excellent pitching and power hitting. The Ontario County Holstein Show held in conjunc- tion with the Port Perry is one of the oldest Black & White Days in Canada and has been a part of the Fair schedule for the past thirty five years. Congratulations and best wishes were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Murray Empringham (nee Trudy Brawn of Epsom) on their recent marriage. Mrs. Violet Skerratt won 21 firsts, 5 seconds and five ~ third prizes during competitions at the recent Port Perry Fair. PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., September 16, 1981 -- 5 letters chotterbox Joe Clark isn't about to be dumped as Conservative leader 'without a fight. He proved this last week when he did a little stick-handling and demoted potential rivals for his leadership while at the same time elevated his tried and true supporters to spots of more significance in the shadow cabinet. The most obvious shuffle involved Newfoundland MP John Crosbie who is now responsible for foreign affairs criticism, and not finance. This comes at a time when the Liberal finance and economic policies are open for hot criticism and thus lois of pubiicity for the Tory with that responsibility. This kind of shuffling by the federal Tories really won't' mean too much to the average guy on the street who's got enough on his mind these days with mortgage rates, heating "oil and gas for the family station wagon. But it is significant for those with a keen interest in politics, especially internal party politics, which is often the most fascinating to watch. Clark's actions last week are a pretty good indication that a real struggle for power is looming in the federal Conserv- ative Party. Joe has decided that he wants to stay on as leader, that he won't step down until he's ready, and those in the Party that want to see the last of him had better be ready to put up their dukes for a good old fashioned, knock-em down fight. : Last winter, you will recall, Clark received support of just over two-thirds of the delegates at a national convention, hardly overwhelming and there were many who believed his days at the helm were severely numbered. But Joe is proving that he's tougher than many people give "Boy, are we saving gas! I've got the motor turned off!"' by John B. McClelland him credit for, and, from a purely political point of view, that he's no fool. Clark can sense that when the next federal election comes along, the person who is leader of the Tories almost certainly will end up as Prime Minister of the country. The Liberals are digging their own graves. Trudeau almost certainly will not wage another election campaign, gas could be $3 or $4 bucks a gallon, thousands of people may have been forced from their homes because of high mortgage rates. The Canadian electorate is going to throw the Liberal Party so far from office, it may never get back on its feet. Joe knows this is coming and he is determined to hang in there for another election. Why not if it is virtaully assured he will be moving back to 24 Sussex Drive overlooking the Ottawa River. But there are others who can see the same writing on the wall, and no doubt any Tory with even the faintest aspiration to be Prime Minister knows there will never be another chance as glorious as the next election. The next 12 months are going to be crucial for Joe Clark's political fortunes within his own party. Watch for the gloves to come off as the leadership hopefuls counter-attack. For the non-partisan observer and student of the political process, it is going to be great fun to watch. I think if Joe fights hard and dirty enough to retain his leadership, he'll be successful, because the Party rank and file won't want to see things deteriorate totally, thus giving the impression to the voters that if the Conservatives can't govern themselves, how can they be expected to govern a country that is deeply in trouble. Conservatives everywhere in the country can smell victory in the next election, but a vicious and prolonged internal battle could let the Liberals off the hook. Besides, those Conservatives who have only been luke warm towards Clark have no doubt come to the conclusion . that even he can win next time around. Liberal fortunes of course, have sunk to an all-time low. I believe that if an election was held this week, the Libs would be wiped clean, holding on only to their seats in Quebec. And even that would be in doubt if the Tories were able to field strong, local candidates in Quebec ridings. Joe Clark knows it, a long list of hopefuls longing for his job know it, and just about everybody else in the country knows it The pursuit of power always becomes most intense when the plum is ripest and within grasp. Protests ce Dear Sir: Congratulations to the Star for its strong stand editori- ally "Join the protest' and columnist John McClelland's "Revolt of the middle class'. (September 2 issue) This writer has been attempting to warn the public of these economic deficiencies in government, and the powerful banking cartel for years. As we live in a capitalist society economic misman- . agement can only lead to disaster. Money is power, and power perpetuates itself. The power of the five major banks is so great that they rival the powers of the federal government. With assets of more than $325 billion they control directly or indirectly almost every facet of our lives. Ottawa's tight money policies and high interest rates will do little to curb inflation as long as the banks continue to wield such unprecedented monetary power over the economy. Bank profits and assets are growing at such a rate that its only a matter of time until they control the entire economy. Ottawa's laxity and the widening of powers to the banks under the revised Bank Act has destroyed Ottawa's ability to control the economy with its record high interest rates and record inflation. The Royal --Canada's largest bank -- just reported a third quarter profit of 76 per cent over the same period last year. $135 million while bankruptcies of farms and small business soar. Last year 28,000, with 600 more business collapses in the first 7 months of this year above the figures for 1980. Farm failures are 84 per cent above last year, making food more and more expensive. Toronto Dominion's profits jumped 59 per cent over last year and the Bank of Montreal increased their profits 42 per cent. A clerk earning less than $190 a week pays income tax at same rate as our largest banks. Bank charge cards are going up to between 24 to 24. 4 per cent. (Turn to page 6) Alcohol, drugs The Editor The Port Perry Star 235 Queen Street Port Perry, Ontario Dear Sir: There appears to be support mounting in the Durham Region and nation- ally to take firm action in dealing with the widespread. use of aléohol and drugs among our young people. The Durham Board of Edu- cation recently approved a nine point plan endorsing programs geared to reduc- ing the use of alcohol and drug among students. In addition, the Canadian Association of Police Chiefs and Council on Drug Abuse are endorsing prevention programs for students. Some of the research done by the Addiction Research Foundation in the area of alcohol and drug use among young people has shown that children are being intro- duced to alcohol and drugs as early as Grades five and six. The research also points out the high incidence and use of alcohol and drugs among young people. The planned expansion of educational prevention programs in the Durham school system is a welcome development. Hopefully, this expansion will be thorough and systematic. I believe that educational programs on alcohol and drugs could be introduced as early as kindergarten or Grade one and continue on right through the high school grades. However, these programs of course would have to be geared to the varying needs and levels of development of the students. At the same time as students are being educated in the area of alcohol and drugs, it is necessary to get parents involved as well. 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