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4 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. November 16, 1982 Women in election (From page 1) woman to be elected to council." Marg Wilbur agreed, say- ing especially in the urban areas of the Township, she received a 'lot of positive feedback" from men and women. But she said she doesn't really think it was an issue at all during the election. Mrs. Wilbur polled 1418 votes to place second behind John Wolters, a man with two straight terms on coucil as the rep from Ward 4. Mrs. Christie said she de- tected no anti-female bias whatsever, and said in her opinion if such a sentiment exists, it is "among a very small majority" of Township. voters. "I did not hear any. adverse comments, and never heard any when run- ning for school board, either," she said. e Mre. Christie polled 2 votes in a three way race to 2097 for the incumbent Law- rence Malcolm. The third candidate in the race, former area councillor Don Crosier, polled just three votes short of 1000. Most local observers agree the fact that Mrs. Christie and Mr. Crosier both live in Ward 1 was a factor in the outcome of the election for regional council. Although there has not been a woman elected to the Scugog Township council in almost ten years since amalgamation, women were ih Fe do Axl Bd successful in elections prior to that in both old Reach Township and Scugog Island Township. \ g% * LOBINO (416) 985-7383 PORT PERRY STAR CO. LIMITED 235 QUEEN STREET. P.0.80X 90. Sw PORT PERRY, ONTARIO. Commenting on 'the out- . come of her election Mrs. Kelly said she doesn't believe the fact she is a - Publisher woman had any bearing. Advertising Manager She said she came to 3 realize that as the campaign went on, the incumbent has J.B.McCLELLAND an advantage, especially if Editor there are two challengers for the position as there was in race for Board of Education. Perhaps the last word should go to Mrs. Christie who commented to the Star: "Why don't you phone the men candidates for office and ask thenrif they heard of any anti-female feelings in J.PETERHVIDSTEN Member ofthe Canadian Community Newspaper Association and Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association Published every Wednesday by the Port Perry Star Co. Ltd., Port Perry, Ontario. Authorized as second class mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for cash payment of postagein cash. Second Class Mail Registration Number 0265 Subscription Rate: InCanada $15.00 per year. Elsewhere: $45.00 per year. Single copy: 35 this election?' Dill smiley OLD AGE To be or not to be? Retired, that is. This is the question that many codgers of my age or near it grapple with in those lonely dark hours of the night when you've had too much coffee and can't get into the ravelled sleeve of care, as Shakespeare put it. Or get to bloody sleep, as ome of his less flowery countrymen would put it. It's a question that has also stirred a great deal of agita- tion among sociologists, medical reporters and old guys who are healthy as trout and are about to be kicked out at the age of 65 with a speech, a copper watch and a pension that will have them eating dog food by the time they are 68. It used to be a gold watch. Not no more, not with gold hover- ing around the $400 an ounce mark. 4 In fact, just the other day, I dug out my father's gold watch which was given me on his death by my mother, because I was her favorite. I have never worn it, because I don't wear vests, and it's a big, heavy brute that must be slipped into a vest pocket. You can't wear it on your wrist, or put it in your hip pocket. It's as big as an alarm clock. I took a long look at it, and if it hadn't been Sunday, might have hustled down to my friendly gold buyer. But Roots or Conscience or Common Sense took over, and I sad- ly put it away again, with such other memorabilia as my war medals, my hip waders, and a fading picture of my first real girlfriend in a box in the basement. Roots told me it was a precious symbol that should be passed on to my eldest son, of which I have only one. Cons- cience told me it was a rotten thing to do. And Common Sense told me that there was probably about one-eighth of an ounce of gold in it. I am however, holding in reserve a broken tooth with a gold inlay. When I came back from overseas and was discharged, I was given a form to present to my own den- tist, listing the dental work to be done, at government expense. He was a typical WASP. He looked at the list of work, which was quite extensive, after a term on short rations in a prison camp, and laughed. "Ho, ho, Bill. You don't want all that gold cluttering up your mouth. This was signed by a French-Canadian. They're great for gold in the teeth." If that dentist is alive today, I would be quite happy to strangle him. ~ I went along with him, while noting his prejudice, and instead of having a mouthful of gold, I got one little inlay. If he'd followed directions, and counting the teeth that have been pulled, or fallen out, or broken, my mouth would have been worth about $4,000 today, instead of maybe $6. Well, this hasn't much to do with retiring, which we started on way back there, but it does show what inflation can do to a man. What about retiring? I look around at colleagues who have chosen early retirement, or who have been forced to retire because of that magic, arbitrary number, 65. Some are happy as hummingbirds, and swear they would not even put their noses back into the old shoe fac- tory (high school). Others are miserable, plagued by illness and a feeling of being useless. The latter drive their wives out of their respective minds, hanging around the house, getting in the way, edging into senility. Thus I waver. I thought some years ago that I would soldier on until 60. Surely 40 years of work is enough. Then I am swayed by my father-in-law, who recently retired at 86, and my wife, who can barely stand me at home for a weekend. If we lived in a decent climate. I'd probably be retired and happy. There's nothing I would like better than to saunter down to the square, play a game of chess with some other old turkey, drink a little vino, and watch the, girls go by, with cackling remarks. Try that in the local square, and they'd be carting you off to the last resting place, frozen solid in a sitting position. Why don't we all give up, we old gaffers? You know why? Because we are not old gaffers at all. In my chest beats the heart of a 15 year old maiden (who has been smok- ing since she was two). In the old days, we'd be retired, hap- pily playing chess or shooting pool, because our sons would be looking after us, and our wives would feed us well, and know their place, and our daughter-in-laws would be pro- ducing hordes of grandchildren to light us on our way. These days, we are still looking after our sons, and our wives are avaricious and spoiled, and our daughters-in-law are already separated from our sons and not keen on hav- ing more than one and a half children. Oh, I keep my staff on its toes. One day I announce firm- ly that I'm going to retire next June. Their faces light up and they say, "Oh, chief, how can we get along without you." Another day I say, "Well, haven't decided yet. What with inflation and all, y'know ... And their faces drop into their feet and they say "that's great chief, How could we get along without you?" And I smile. To myself. I've finally figured out the solution. Retired men, unless. they have some insane hobby, like making rose trellises, drive their wives crazy. If my wife will sign a written agreement, duly witness- ed, that she will go out and get-a job (she once was a Yallress, shouldn't be any trouble) the moment I retire, I'll o it. I don't want her hanging around the house, spoiling my retirement. : rem mb r 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 16, 1922 The Moving Pictures came to Port Perry Town Hall. Featured were Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mollycoddle", an action Western drama and Mutt & Jeff in "a reel in which their antics are a scream." Admission prices were for adults - 35 cents and children 20 cents (no war tax). The Public School received a beautiful framed picture of "The Unknown Warrior". Mrs. George Jackson, Regent and Mrs. Woods. Educational Secretary of the 1.0.D.E. made the presentation. At a special meeting of village council, a by-law was passed to purchase a 15 h.p. electric motor and pump to be incorporated in the domestic water supply. 35 YEARS AGO \ Thursday, November 13, 1947 The Remembrance Day service was held in the Assembly Hall of Port Perry High School. Mr. Stanley Gyton, president of the Canadian Legion, presided. In- cluded as major participants in the ceremony were Rev. W.C. Smith, Rev. J. Riddell, Mr. Oswald Croxall, Mr. W. Jackson and Rev. E.G. Bruton. ; A good number of the members of the Presbyterian W.M.S. met at the Manse. The President, Mrs. John Murray, presided. Scripture was read by Miss C. McKee followed by a prayer from Mrs. Riddell. The study period was conducted by Mrs. H. Alyward. Over 150 parents and friends attended the first "Visitors Day" at the High School. Parents went from room to room, viewing the classes and listening to the lessons being taught. 25 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 14, 1957 Port Perry citizens were set to vote on whether to allow a govrrnment liquor outlet here in the village or not. The Sta. commented that 100,000 cottage bound cars passed through the environs of Port Perry every weekend during eight months of the year, = =~ Joel Aldred was the guest speaker at Port Perry High School commencement exercises. The 1.0.0.F. and Rebekah Lodges held a Box Social and Dance in the Manchester Hall. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 15, 1962 The late R.M. (Bob) Holtby of Port Perry was named to the Canadian Agriculture Hall of Fame. His portrait was unveiled at the Royal Winter Fair. He was nominated by the Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada as a distinguished dairyman. Charlene Bourgeois of the Port Perry Brownie Pack earned 23 out of 24 possible badges. ; James Read, valedictorian, gave the final farewell for his class at the Port Perry High commencement exer- cises. Mrs. Robert Heayn celebrated her 93rd birthday. ~~ The annual- Remembrance Day 15 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 16, 1967 Port Perry branch of the Canadian Legion saw 120 wa veterans in attendance. Branch President Walter (Ed) Mulholland presided at the banquet. : A contract for-construction of a well pumping station in the village of Port Perry has been awarded by the On- tario Water Resources Commission. The contract, valued at $23,820 was awarded to Amaranth Construction of Don Mills, Ontario. ; ¢ The Elmcroft Holstein herd of George R. McLaughlin of Beaverton was sold at the Hays Sales Arena, Oakville bringing in the excellent total of $109,075.00 for 130 head, an average of $839.00 each - : A former Port Perry Star employee, W.J. "Bill" Fit- sell has been presented with the Ontario Hockey Association's top prize, the Honour Award: Mr. Fitsell's name was submitted by the Gananoque Minor Hockey Association for long service to minor hockey in that town Suriug wi position of bureau chief for the Kingston Whig n , ; +f 10 YEARS AGO Wednesday, November 15, 1972 Village council has appointed Mr. A.D. Thomsori as Deputy Clerk-Treasurer. - Mr. mson was formerly employed by the town of Port t as Clerk-Treasurer che (A) Whe lt dinnef cheld at the |