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PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 - 7 "A Family Tradition for 133 Years" el i | | Il A er The Pod Perey Sta Question of the Week... The Reform Party is calling for stiffer penalties for drunk drivers. What do you think? Do you have a suggestion that you think would make a good Todd Goulding I agree 100 per cent. Driving is a privilege. It's not given to you, you have to eam it. If you can't drink responsibly, Sarah Maschke I agree with it. know a few people who've been caught, and it hasn't stopped them. They just continue to do it. Lisa Windsor I don't think people should go to jail the first time, but repeat offenders should. They should have tougher laws because too Ken Koury Yes, because I think peo- ple should start taking responsibility for their actions. There's too many innocent people out there Roberta Gibson I think they should be stricter. Taking away their license or community ser- vice is a good idea; I don't think going to jail will teach them to become question of the week? you shouldn't be allowed many people are dying being hurt because of : nsible people. Call us at 905-985-7383. to drive. from drunk driving. drunk drivers. More Fesponsibic peep Thanks for supporting authority To the Editor: On the night of Feb. 11 a meeting was held to decide the future of Kawartha Conservation, pursuant to resolutions by the Townships of Manvers, Bobcaygeon and Omemee calling for "its dissolution. An overflow crowd of the citizens of Victoria County and Durham Region packed the Moose Hall in Lindsay so that concerns about this important issue could be expressed. At the end of an evening of vigorous and spirited discussion the motion to dissolve was soundly defeated, with only one vote in favour by the representa- tive from Omemee, who clearly was uncomfort- able supporting dissolution, but felt he had to represent the decision of his council. This meeting was a tawn hall meeting in the true spirit of those early assemblies which original settlers in our area used to resolve disputes. The meeting was civil, there was ample opportunity for opposing forces to express their viewpoints and the chair of the meeting ensured that everything was conducted in a polite and courtly fashion. I would like to express my appreciation to all the elected officials who spent a long evening debating this resolution, but most of all to the wonderful citizens of our watershed who came out to be heard on such an important issue. Democracy was well served and I was proud to be a part of it. Let us all now get on with the task of pro- tecting our natural resources so that we can continue to enjoy the benefits of living in a truly blessed part of the world. David M. Gascoigne, Friends of Kawartha Conservation We need a mid-winter break To the Editor: - Feb. 15 is President's Day in the U.S.A, one of their biggest holidays. What Canada needs is a mid-winter break from the doldrums of winter. Why not make Feb. 15 here in Canada "Founding Father's Day" as a tribute to those great men of vision that joined Canada from sea to sea? Dean Kelly, Port Perry "ROLL OUT THE WINNER - As the loser of an election bet, Doug Frayer (pushing) had ~ to wheel Tom Jackson from Caesarea to Port Perry in a wheelbarrow. They are seen herals as 8 they pass Caringie Hardware on Queen St. In October 1937. | =ditor's | by Jeff a" NOW, A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR If you lie down with dogs, the old saying goes, you're liable to wind up with fleas. And should you happen to fall asleep while sprawled on the living room floor watching late night television, you're bound to wake up with a desire to purchase something really stupid. At least, that's my theory. | believe that those infomer- cials hawking amazing food processors, painless hair removal, and effortless weight loss are not only so asi- nine as to inspire complete confidence, but a sinister method of delivering subliminal messages aimed at separating you from your money. That's why, after conking out while watching the X- Files on the Space channel last night, | now have -- in addition to a stiff neck -- an undeniable urge to purchase items | hitherto have considered beyond ridiculous. When | see an instance of male pattern baldness, it occurs to me that all that fellow needs is a can of that stuff -- what's it called now? -- no matter. I've got the 1- 800 number etched indelibly in my memory. It's like a tattoo | neither desire nor understand. But it's there. Vegetable juice. Hey, | could really go for some veg- etable juice right now, couldn't you? What | need is an item into which | can toss beets, onions, carrots, toma- toes, whatever -- and have delicious, healthy, low-fat juice in no time at all. Washboard abs? Why, yes, washboard abs are important to me. In fact, | can't live another minute without washboard abs. And now, thanks to technology, | can develop them (and watch that unsightly cellulose on my thighs just melt away!) while | sleep. And while I'm at it, | think I'll adopt a diet that allows me to shed pounds while never having to exercise, and eating... whatever... |... want! Such as steak, cheese, eggs, and real butter! Oh, to be alive during a time in which a panel of qualified psychics are'just waiting for my call, to offer insight and predictions that will bring me money, love, and health! When a call to a kind operator can ensure quick delivery of polka classics and Garden Weasels! Car mats that will save my pantlegs! Some inexplicable gadget in which | can make scrambled eggs, delicious cappuccino, or a full turkey dinner! And clean-up is a breeze! And should | falter, there's always that home shopping channel, featuring a dangerously limited supply of "spectacularly inutile and tasteless items. Remember the first time you saw a Salad Shooter? Get my drift?