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6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Monday, December 30, 1985 Letters Drinking, and driving (From page 5) year, the major media topic 1s the annual RI D E program A strong campaign is undertaken through the media by the various police agen cies on their strict approach to this very legiimate, serious problem "No one can really argue that tougher standards are not needed. but I would suggest also that our law enforcement agencies should be much tougher on a day-to-day basis Funding of (From page 5) FROM WHICH The Township share of provincial grants paid to the Durham Board of Education, $3,125,634 $3,473,385 $3,724 491 $3,856,434 $4,119,696 (an 31 8 percent increase over 1981) In addition the Township collected municipal taxes of which 52 percent was applied to education in 1981 and 56 percent in 1985 It is very evident that education receives first priority ali year round, in enforcing the highway code They should clamp down hard on the many Irresponsi- ble speeders, tailgaters and reckless drivers who hound our highways and roadways in the Durham Region. These people cause as many serious accidents as drinking and driving or drunk drivers Roy Walker Smith Port Perry, Ontario education Rather than being overwhelmed by one-side theories about funding, reality cries out for balanced infor- mation that shows how funds are ex- pended and the values received. Subscribers to a policy that money is of no object are always frustrated by a perpetual need for it and by the primacy of the princi- ple that there are many things that money cannot buy. Those unable to distinguish between wants and needs are condemned to live in want. Yours truly, FW. Hobbs, Prince Albert. Editorial Comments (From page 4) across Canada. The maximum penalty for someone found guilty of murder under this Act is three years in prison. The Crown Attorney in this case did not make an application to have the youth tried in adult court. Both the Crown and the youth's lawyer were convinced the boy would be found not guilty of the murders for reasons of insanity. However, despite testimony from two psychiatrists that the youth 18 very sick, the presiding judge ruled that he was not legally insane at the time of the murders; he knew what he was doing and was able to distinguish between right and wrong. As a result, the judge found him guilty of the charges and has no choice but to abide by the sentence as spelled out in the legislation. Had the judge ruled that the youth was not guilty for reasons of insanity, the boy would have been committed to a mental institute for a long time. maybe the rest of his life. Its obvious that the system has failed in this case If the youth indeed 1s not cnminally insane as the judge has ruled. then it is un- thinkable that he 1s facing just three years in jail and could be out In less time than that If he 1s insane as the psychiatrists testified. then prison 1s no place for hm He should be committed to an institute This case 1s an example of how the system is crying out for some changes At very least, the Crown must appeal the sentence. Society needs more protection than it is getting now from peo- ple who murder in cold, vicious blood thary this year Ehzabeth Building. Toronto Yesterday's Memories (From page 5) Gwen Ballingall was elected President of the Legion Ladies Aux Mr and Mrs Wilham Stone. Mr and Mrs Neil Hunter Mr and Mrs Don McKean. Mr and Mrs Roy Leask and Mr and Mrs Len Jarvis attended the Milk Shipper's banquet held in the Queen At this weeks meeting of council. Councillor Bruce Beare reported that Mr Robert Brinkman has been added to the Port Perry Volunteer Fire Brigade bringing the force up to 16 men Joan Horton and Judy Mountjoy. members of the 1st Blackstock Company of Girl Guides under the leadership of Mrs Ivan Thomp son, were presented with their All Round Cords The Hospital Auxihary members this vear held their Christnas meeting at a luncheon at the home of Mrs MB Dymond This week was a red letter week in the history of Cartwright ¢ en tral School when four new classrooms, a general purpose room and a new Principal s office was officially opened This make of twelve classrooms This was a familiar scene all over Scugog Township last Friday morning after the worst winter storm of the season so far, dumped about a foot of snow on the area. Ron Bridgewater was shovelling out his driveway on Queen Street, like Burns Church looked lovely Ashburn and Area News : by Mrs. E Heron Burns Church Santuary looked lovely on Christmas Sunday morn- ing. The service began with a carol sing led by Barbara Porter. The scriptures from 'The Living Faith' was read by Ron Death, and Chrissie McKinney, beautifully read the Christmas story from St. Luke and St. John. The Advent candle was lit by Margaret and Bill Davis and Ray and Norma Engleton. Rev. McEntyre's message was titled "Light That Humanizes Us." The Jr Choir sang sweetly, '1 Heard The Bells'® with Sharmon Porter playing the bells. The ushers for the day were Bradley Batten and Michael Death We would hke to express our sincere sympathy to Mrs. Billy Dut- ton and her family in the passing of her husband, Mr Archibald Dutton, on December 21st Burns Church was filled on Christmas Eve What a sight to see all the candles lit from each others candles The only other light was the cross What a beautiful tribute to the birth of Our Saviour We would hke to wish all the staff of the Port Perry Star and all our readers a Happy 1986 The sympathy of the community 1s extended to the Daw family in the passing of a loving husband, father and grandfather, Mr Herbert Frederick Daw. The funeral service was in Burns Church on Thursday. WHITBY-OSHAWA HONDA 1110 Dundas St. East - Whithy, Out. SALES SERVICE - LEASING NEW & USED CARS Call - Kevin Cannon No 666-1772 CHONDA | 686-1745 RESIDENCE 985 2515 December 19th where he was a faithful member and Elder for many years. Fred had many friends and he will be missed. Mr. Thomas Dobson of Newcastle-upon Tyne, England is spending the Christmas holidays with his daughter, Moyra Griffin and children, Tim, Darren and Claire. There were eight tables of euchre at the party in the Community Cen- tre last Thursday evening. The Ladies prizes were won by Annie Ross, Dorothy Whittington and Mary Housego. The Mens winners were Jack Bright, Nelson Cole and Don Wood. The door prize was won by Jean Johnston. The 50/50 draw went to Mary Housego and Art Richardson got the most lone hands. Next party will be January 2nd Reta and Jack Davidchuk graciously entertained the Junior, Senior and Mens Choirs last Thurs- day evening in their home. Lots of Christmas music was sung and a social time over all the goodies was enjoyed so many others. Both the Durham Police and Whitby OPP reported by noon on Friday that there had been several accidents due to the weather conditions, none too serious. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Humphrey and daughter, Dana of London, England, are spending holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Humphrey and family. Ted and Rose Heron visited with Faye and Drew Leaper and son, lan, of Mississauga, on Wednesday of last week when they all enjoyed the band concert at Woodlands School when lan played in the band. They also spent Christmas at the McAndless home in Don Mills with their family. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Donald Knight on the birth of a baby girl, 'Lisa Louise," proud grand- parents are Mr. and Mrs. Theo Knight. Mr. and Mrs. Theo Knight, son Keven and daughter, Elaine, attend- ed the wedding of their son, Brian, who was recently married to Miss Kathy Hickey of Hampton. We wish Kathy and Brian much happiness in their married life. Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 305 Queen Street -- Port Perry BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Phone: 985-2916 or 623-4473 corer N Extending every bright wish for a very Happy New Year. Ron. 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