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-- 8 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 23,1993 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice' Humans and world on collision course To the Editor: Port Perry and area residents may be interested in hearing about a project Durham Envi- ronmental Network has been working on lately. We have been distributing copies of an important pamph- let from the Union of Concerned Scientists to all Durham Region Councillors, MP's and MPP's, schools, and media outlets. The Union of Concerned Sci- entists is a group that formed in the U.S. in 1969 to advance re- sponsible public policies in are- as where technology plays a critical role. A year ago now, they sent out the "World Scien- tists' Warning to Humanity" to all world leaders. It is signifi- cant to note that their warning was endorsed by 1,670 scien- Replying to Letter To the Editor: This is in reply to the com- ment of Suzanne Neal, Oshawa, dated Nov. 16. Who entertained you? We did school work and chores and on cold evenings we played Chinese checkers or oth- er games. We went to the local swimming hole, the sandlot for baseball and the home-made ice rink. What became of Scouts and Guides? Try to find a young tists, including 104 Nobel lau- reates. The warning says, among other things, that "Human be- ings and the natural world are on a collision course... If not checked, many of our current practices put at serious risk the future that we wish for human society and the plant and ani- mal kingdoms... Fundamental changes are urgent if we are to avoid the collision our present course will bring about... No more than one or a few decades remain before the chance to avert the threats we now con- front will be lost and the pros- pects for humanity immeasura- bly diminished". Further reading of the U.C.S. warning pamphlet notes that all sectors of society must be- comments person to cut your grass or shov- el your snow. Was smashing the plate glass window beside the video store an act of boredom or vandalism? When parents have to pay for the damages they will soon know what their teenagers are doing. Implying boredom is a reason for getting into trouble is a cop- out. N Doug Webster Port Perry MACKEY, BAILEY & KORB BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Saturday Mornings - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Oshawa Rd., Port Perry Lake Scugog Lumber Building 985-7391 5: Jamie McQuaid, Billy Britt, Mary Britt - - 2 LOCATIONS - - HIRYU BUSHIDO KAI Martial Arts Centres » come involved, "convincing re- luctant leaders and reluctant. governments and reluctant peo- ples themselves to effect the needed changes". This means you and me! Al- though there has been a tenden- cy lately, perhaps encouraged by the media, to act as though environmental problems have simply disappeared, nothing could be further from the truth! DEN members working on this project are hopeful that wide distribution of the Union of Concerned Scientists' warn- ing pamphlet will convince peo- ple who have continued to view environmentalists as just a bunch of hysterical nay-sayers, that it may be time to do some re-thinking. There have been some bits of progress made, but we continue to face a daunting number of extremely serious environmental problems. Isn't it time we all woke up and smelled the coffee? People who are interested in having a copy of the UCS pamphlet or in finding out what environmental groups in Dur- ham are up to, are welcome to give me a call (985-3225). Janet Banting Greenbank Now Available! 2 BN WN KFC<: DELIVERY 985-0020 KARATE \Y% (Ss IA) 1318 s Bad ® 431d [YS INTRODUCTORY COURSE 19.95 Lean about Karate Deore vou jom FOR CHRISTMAS Gift Certificates...put a FREE Uniform under your Christmas Tree! ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT SELF- ESTEEM DISCIPLINE RESPECT PHYSICAL CONDITIONING «> 15258 Simcoe St., Port Perry 985-0205 73 Brock St. W., Uxbridge 8562-3093 To the Editor: The officers, executive, mem- bers and the Ladies Auxiliary, of Branch 419, Royal Canadian Legion would like to thank the citizens of Port Perry. and Scu- gog Township for their support of our 1992 Poppy Campaign. Your generous support will en- sure that veterans will be taken care of in times of need. Through their devotion to duty, during the 1st, 2nd World Wars, The Korean War and The Gulf War they have helped to make the world and this wonderful country of ours a better place to live. There are still Canadian ser- vice men and women, stationed around the world in an effort to bring about peaceful situations. Through your support of the Poppy Fund, veterans, vete- ran's widows, children are as- sured of assistance. These funds are held in trust and can only be used for veterans, their wives, children or widows who are in need. Bursaries and awards for our youth. For youth education, and in certain cases for hospital nursing homes, sen- ior's housing. Branch 419 is very proud to be fully committed corporate citizens to be supportive of 3 OY as Elo Wi 2 ! Aro AGON. EB 4 CYL., 4 DR, AUTO, PS,, PB. AIR, AM/FM CASS., WHITE, 35,000KMS $9,995. CAB TAHOE CASS., BLUE, 75,000KMS $13,995. 1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE BROUGHAM 8 CYL, 4 DR, AUTO, PS,, PB, DEL. WIPERS, PW,, PDL., P. SEATS, P. CASS., MAGS, ANTI-LOCK, BURGUNDY, 76,00KMS $14,995. 1993 CHEV CAVALIER 9,000KMS $11,995. LIMITED 6 CYL, 4 DR, AUTO, PS, PB, PW, PDL., P. SEATS, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, 75,000KMS $11,995. 1993 OLDS CIERA S$ 6 CYL., AUTO, PS., PB., DEL. WIPERS, PDL; AIR, TILT, CRUISE, 19,000KMS 1 CAR rir YOU. TRENT 1991 CHEVY $/0 EXTENDED 6 CYL, AUTO, PS, PB., DEL WIPERS, [3 PW., PDL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, AMFM [il MIRRORS, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM 4CYL,4DR, AUTO, PS, PB, PDL, P34 AIR, AM/FM CASS., ANTI-LOCK, TEAL, [e i 1990 BUICK CENTURY 2 AM/FM CASS., WIRE WHEELS, GREY, [il $15,995. cence pce Lette I'S to the editor Thanks for Poppy support many local organizations, espe- cially our youth organizations and one of the formost support- ers ofour local hospital. I may add to those of you whom have not gotten around to sending your contribution to the Poppy t Fund you may do so by sending it to Poppy Trust Funds, Branch 419, Royal Canadian Legion, 484 Bay St., Port Perry, Ont. LOL 1M7. Once more to all who partici- pated, to those that put up with the cold and damp, our heartfelt thanks. Geoff Taylor, Public Relations Officer, Branch 419. | (UPHOLSTERY, | | New Fall Fabric Selection Try colorful coverups for seasonal decorating. 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