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Between Youand Me By RUTH COLES The most powerful factors in the world are clear ideas in the minds of energetie men of good will. J. Arthur Thomson Election time is here again and we will pray for sunshine and warmth on November 8. It's quite amazing what excuses people can find to avoid cast- ing their ballot. Weather can be quite a factor in sorne people's inds, but never fear there will be cars to drive you to the polling booth if you are in- capacitated or if the weather is terrible, rain, freez- ing rain or snow. Are you going to vote? If not, why not? Apathy and indifference are often given as a reason not to vote. Then comes the question; are you indifferent about your taxes or the state of the roads? Probably not. Do you ever complain about government at any level and do nothing about it? The systen an absorb any number of people so get into the act. When it comes to municipal politics the doors are open and you can go to Council meet- ings and often committee meetinsg. This is your town and you have the right to know how it is being run. Maybe you might have some input somewhere along the line, so speak out and make your thoughts known and don't wait until a crunch cornes. Every government at every level needs input, and differences can be important and valid. To com- plain and blame government for all our ills can be a very useless exercise. The answer is to become in- volved in some way, and there are many ways which wiJl not take too much of your time. My husband and I think we have an excellent Mayor and Council. We feel great things have been accomplished and not always under easy circum- stances. Have you ever dealt with large develop- ers? Have you a problem with your own budget? Just think of managing a town. In this day and age of the past few years with heavy spending on the agenda of many cities and towns I think it is quite remarkable that Whitby has held the line. We do not have monstrous debts sinking us lower and lower in- to an abyss with a bleak future ahead. Some people are born politicians, others follow in someone's footsteps. It's interesting to watch young people, some in their early teens who follow the pro- cess. One who cornes to mind is Donald Gartshore, who is past the teen years. I've watched him for a long time at various Town Council meetings and some day I'm sure he will step out and become a participant in municipal affairs as will a few others. It's- not an easy way of life; this type of work makes great demands on the individual. My husband, after he retired, felt he had something to offer and became a councilman in a different region. From then on he was called Minister of Fiance much to his amusement. A seventy-hour week was not unusual and accepted. Phone calls day and night and often far into the night. People arriving at the door unannounced at any time. Soon they had to learn he did have an office and an office phone. The home phone number had to be unlisted. Some areas are more difficult than others of cour- se, but I relate this only to show that running for of- fice is not only for self gratification, but becuse some people realize that self sacrifice should at times be the name of the game for the good of all. For all newcomers to our Town of Whitby there are ways and means of getting information. All candidates are ready and willing to talk with you. It is impossible for anyone to meet up with every single person of voting age. All candidates have supporters who try to fill in the gap. They are well- informed and known to the person running for of- fice. Wives, and I'm sure husbands, are well versed in ail their spouse's activities. To cail a wife a help- mate is putting it mildly; they too share the workload. To have a vote in a democratic society is, of should be, a very great treasure to be valued at all costs. The right to vote or worship is often taken for granted; don't let this happen to you. The following quote is one of~the late Robert F. Kennedy's. "Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope - and crossing each other from a million dif- ferent centres of energy and daring those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance. Students honoured At the annual gradua- tion exercises held at Anderson C.V.I. on Saturday, October 23, Jay Musselman receiv- ed the Mayor's Medal, Melissa VanKessel the W.A. Andrew Memorial Award, and Reid Rusonik was Valedictor- ian. The Mayor's Medal for Citizenship is pre- sented by the Mayor of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby to a Grade 13 student who has displayed outstand- ing citizenship. The W.A. Andrew Memorial Award is presented in rnemory of the first principal of A.C.V.I., to the Honour Graduate who obtained the highest average. The Valedictorian is traditionally chosen by the graduating class to The Oshawa-Whitby- Newcastle United Way has achieved 46 per cent of its 1982 objective, with $683,326 raised to date. This is still ahead of last year at this time. Singled out for excel- lent returns to date are GM employee.contribu- tions, now at 50 per cent of the goal with $396,682 received, and GM -cor- porate at 100 per cent of the objective with a donation of $96,000. So far over 55 per cent of GM of Canada's 17,227 Oshawa-Whitby em- ployees have been can- vassed. Also showing excel- lent returns are. the General Insurance sec- tor with 83 per cent of the goal and $2,503 received to date, Per- sonal Gifts, Whitby, which has climbed to 70 per cent of the objective with $6,130 and the den- tal profession with 53 address the assembly on p ar cento o ,mraiad behaif of the graduates. a total of $1,795 raised. TYPEWRITERS ADDINE MACHINES. •CALCULATORS SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS PRE TIG aND)OFFICE SUPPL IES 218 Hy woohe wAve S Aax, Ontario 683 1968 "It's a Poor day when we haven't helped i teubtomer"' The Durham College Marketing Club raised $400 from United Way Turkey Trot sales; and the Holiday Inn contri- buted a $720 cheque in the form of a novel cake. Hugh Holland, United SCAVENGER HUNT The West Lynde Community Association is holding a Family Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, November 6 Way Campaign Chair- man, said he was pleased with over all re- sults, and asked cam- paign workers to con- tinue their excellent ef- fort. at 3 p.m. It will start from West Lynde Public School parking lot and finish at 6 p.m. at Catch 22 Restaurant. First prize is $100. For tickets call.Tony at 668- 6130. Whitby Aluminum PEACGCK LUMBER un. IN-STOCK Over 1,000,000 feet of klin dried Hardwoods Softwoods Dry Kilns Dressing Facilities WHOLESALE - RETAIL 328 Ritson Rd. N. Oshawa 725-4744 Bridge The following are the results of last week's play at the Whitby Du- plicate Bridge Club. North and South: Mr. and Mrs. Lee Evans, 113; Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Barker, 102½; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Win- ter, 97; and, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Davies, 93½. East, and West: Ms. Margaret Wilson and Leo Cassidy, 111; Mrs. Helen Spratt and Mrs. Donald Wilson, 110½; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Whar- rie, 95½; and, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Vrengdenhil, 92½. ROYALTREAT FACTORY Retailing & Wholesaling Quality Products Pasta - Including Lasagna Raioli - Ice Cream & Pastries Catering of Restaurants Please Enquire 915 Nelson St. Wentworth, Oshawa 433-1217 L ComputerLand comes to Oshawa Computers that can change the way you live, work and learn are here. And our new ComputerLand store has the widest selection you'Il find any- where. Including top brands like IBM, Apple, Osborne, Fortune, DEC, and many others. ComputerLand also has ail the software, support, and service you'Il need to make the most of your personal computer. 111 NORTH SIMCOE "The Old Firehall" ompuerL anf We know small computers. 433.0800 Let us Introduce you. WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 3,1982, PAGE 13 United ay nears half-way mark THE CORPORATION OF THETOWNOFWHITBY PROCLAMATION "Poppy Week" Take notice that November 6 to November 12, 1982, Is hereby proclalmed as "Poppy Week" In and for the Town of Whitby. Citlzens of Whitby are reminded of the significant contributions of The Royal Canadian Legion to our Municipality and are encouraged to support the sale of popples In memory of those who have given themselves for our country. Dated at Whitby, this third day of November, 1982. R.A. Attersley, Mayor, Town of Whitby owmm "Pm, u- 'wý. 1 1