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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 22,1994 - 7 Letters to the editor New Democrats work for you To the Editor: The recent settling of con- tract differences for a basket- ball franchise to Toronto 1s a very clear indication of the dif- ference between the Bob Rae New Democrats and that of the Harris Conservatives or the McLeod Liberals. Both Mcleod and Harris were in support of and advocat- ing the cancellation of basket- ball from the Pro Line sports lottery. This was a complete ca- pitulation to the demands of a U.S. controlled private enter- prise venture by the John Bi- tove, David Peterson group. That is what would have hap- pened had either the McLeod Liberals or the Harris Conser- vatives been the governing par- ty in our Ontario Legislature to- day. A windfall favor to a few wealthy Torontonians. ~ The Rae New Democrats on Contraband cigarettes From Page 6 But about that tax: 1. He scrubs legal tax to com- pete with no tax illegals...but so far only two provinces agree with him. What kind of leader- ship bows to illegals? (I prefer to think that it wasn't to Quebec) and frustrates the other prov- inces in the doing. 2. We hear he'll be slapping a heavy tax on cigarette manufac- turers (which will no doubt hike prices again) --- and can you be- lieve he intends to use this tax to finance discouraging us to smoke? That's cute. Some of us believe that cheap smokes will encourage more ac- tion in the opposite direction. 3. Why do you suppose gov- ernment is prone to taxing pon- derous, wavering, complicated, costly solutions to problems that beg straight, ingenious (K.1.S.S.) alternatives? Question: Why not simply im-- pose an export tax on cigarettes to wipe out profit and willing- ness to smuggle? Afraid of arousing cigarette manufacturers? Come on! In ambiguous ways: government tells us that they want cigarette manufacturers gone. Hey! If those guys were with integ- rity or love...they'd be long gone. Ron Ward, Janetville, Ont. the other hand, negotiated very favorable monetary package that would benefit cultural and social organizations throughout the province. That is the real Democrats should be returned to office in the next election. The New Democrats work for you not the wealthy few. difference, a government for the Yours truly, people instead of for a favored Roy Grierson, few. Scugog Rep. That is why the Rae New Durham East Remember When ? 45 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 24, 1949 Miss Nellie Melnychuk, Scugog, returned from a month holiday in Florida. She visited her sister at the Head and Centre Schools where she related her traveling experiences to the children. The Prince Albert boys' Sunday School class enjoyed a sleighing party and lunch afterwards at the home of their teacher Mr. Fear. Mrs. John Venning, a teacher at Egypt School and Miss Phyllis Gray, Blackstock, with their pupils had a Valentine party in the form of a skating party at the lake. 3 The Hydro Electric Commission of Ontario announced that milder weather enabled it to meet normal demands for electricity ~ at nights and on weekends but weekly daytime restrictions must still be enforced. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 20, 1964 David St. Pierre, Claremont won the Russell Morrison Trophy for the fourth consecutive time at the Ontario County Seed Judging Competition held at the Port Perry High School. Neil Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Len Clark, Port Perry, was been awarded his yellow belt in Judo. Nearly 1,000 children and parents from the Port Perry area enjoyed a successful ice carnival at the Memorial Recreation Centre. A few of the prize winners were Deborah Short, Ricky DeShane, Penny Venning and Charles Nelson. 25 YEARS AGO Thursdry, February 20, 1969 Local firemen spent six hours fighting a chimney fire at the home of William Middleton on Scugog Island. At a two-day carniva. staged by students of Port Perry High School, Miss Nancy Dowson was chosen as Snow Queen. Linda Mountjoy was ~hosen Heart Queen at the Blackstock Rec. Centre during the Blackstock High School's Annual Heart Dance. Mr: Al Ev ans rcceatly attended a Farm and Industrial Equipment Convention in Toronto and had the good fortune to vin a trip to Florida for two for a week's vacation. Lisa Nottingham and Steven Reese were two stucents of RH. Cornish Public School who won first places "oi thoir costuinos at the annual skating carnival. 20 YEARS AGO Wednesday, February 20, 1974 Scugog Council was presented with a proposal Monday night to convert Port Perry's 100-ycar-old Town Hall into seven bachelor apartments. Catherine Christie of Ward 1, made the suggestion in an attempt to save the structure from demolition. Onc feature at the recent Kin-Kinette Anniversary was the initiation of a new Kin-20 Club. Mr. Lorne Scanlon was the formation chairman and new members included Gerry Scanlon, Marilyn Geer, Gary Cochrane, Gail Scott, secretary, Heather Preston, president and Kim Harrison, vice president. Jim and Vivian Rider, proprictors of Centennial Lanes, presented trophies to Mike Vanderby and Sharon Sykes, winners of the Couples Bowling Tournament. 10 YEARS AGO Tuesday, February 21, 1984 More than 30 residents had flooded basements and leaky roofs after a heavy rain storm, accompanied by mild weather. It was announced Community Memorial Hospital would get its heliport this year if the provincial government agreed to fund it. Shoppers and merchants disagreed on the hours the local stores should be open. Shoppers were requesting Friday and Saturday night shopping. Most merchants did not agree. 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