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Port Perry Star, 6 Mar 1984, p. 6

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~ hb é -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, March 6, 1984 chatterbox It's all just a matter of taste ai to breathe a bit of a sigh of relief when a leader steps down, it's something else again for the new boy on the street to bring about substantial fe aul | Ue (LL lade eA tei ee Remi ae a changes in how the country is governed. Whoever moves into 24 Sussex after Trudeau has packed himself and his kids off to Montreal, I would hope that he will at least listen silently to Canadians without brow-beating or insulting them. Patience was not one of Trudeau's virtues, nor did he have the ability or desire to seek the com- mon ground of comprom ise. I am not sorry to see his exit. This country needs some solid linear thinking at the top, rather than abstract concepts. Trudeau came to power in '68 with the by George, he of change in the air, and ept his word on that count. I have this feeling that the new Prime Minister of the country will be the man who can convince the voters there will not be a lot of fur- ther changes and ferment over the next few years. Life may be duller, but safer. taste letters Unusual neighbour (From page 5) touch with police calls and most everything else that happens in our community. Come to think of it, there's not much that David hasn't done. He's ridden the back of a snowmobile, he's ridden a horse, and he's ridden precariously on the top of freshly, baled hay. And after many of this year's snowfalls, David can be seen shovelling out the driveway with Walter. You can visit the Swiderski home any- time, and be welcome. Frieda, David's mom, always has a hot cup of coffee and something freshly baked to eat. My young daughter partic- ularly loves to go next door and goad David into a game of hide-and- seek. On one such visit, David proudly demon- strated his wall-sized, stroke light box, which pulsated in coloured hues to the latest rock group. 1 was stunned to realize that David had built it. Any of my sons would love to own it. But David's'first love is his ham radio, and he was quick to ask if I'd like to hear his tape of the con- versations on Colum- bia's last voyage. Recently, I asked David if he'd like to try his hand at weaving. "Sure", he said, and so the loom was trans- ported next door. In a very short time I showed David how to warp the loom and begin to weave. I left him with it and returned three days later. I was dis- appointed to see that David hadn't done that much weaving. "You don't like weav- ing?" I asked. "Sure, it's O.K., David repled, "but you didn't warp it right and I had to take it all off, rewarp and that's as far as I've got." Frieda had tried to sneak in a line or two, which David had quick- ly spotted, and told her to leave it alone. David was weaving beautifully with edges as perfect as any professional weavers. I am convinced that David could do anything he set his mind to and you may not think that any of this is too unusual. What you wouldn't know is that David is totally blind, and I might add,it was two years before I knew it too. Yours truly, Stella McDonnell R.R.2, Port Perry === Budget == Rent a Car/Truck DAILY RENTALS "Convenience at a Price You Can Afford." "RESERVE NOW" -- ALSO -- Government Approved Infant & Child Safety Seats for Rent or Sale. MANDATORY AS OF NOVEMBER 1.1982 852-7733 INTHE ESSO CENTRE HIGHWAY 47 S. - UXBRIDGE So how do you like your butter tarts? Some people like 'em chock full of raisins with a thick buttery sauce but others prefer their tarts with no raisins and a thinner filling. If you are serious about your tarts, you'd have been wise to be a tester at the Culinar (Flamingo) plant last Wednesday. Quality Control Co- ordinator Phil O'Neill helped organize and run the test to determine what people think of his company's tarts the way they are now, and what they think of a modified version. to Mr. O'Neill, the company is constantly reviewing their tarts, trying to ensure what they're manufacturing the best product they can. Taste tests have been going on regularly in the com- pany's Quebec plant but until 'last week, Port Perry's branch had [never had its own public taste testing. An ad in this news- paper helped attract approximately 80 taste testers to the plant, despite the weather. Most said they were there to vent their feelings about the tarts. "I was glad to come because I wanted to tell them about the pastry being too thick," said one taster, Hazel Brooks. "My husband felt there should be more raisins in the butter tarts and he felt I should come and tell them," said her friend, Joan Barclay. Both women chose the modified tart over the original version because of the creamier texture and thinner pastry. If the majority of taste testers preferred the modified version, Mr. O'Neill said the company might change their tarts. But if you like them the way they are, don't despair. Depending on the success of the first taste test, he says there will probably be more. Better start working up those taste buds now. Spring is Millar time It's that time of the year again! Spring sol- stice, spring break, March hares - and time to set your watches by Millar time. Tom Millar, that is. Dr. Millar has been busily preparing his latest in a series of yearly Town Hall 1873 musical events designed to entertain and delight his audiences. Those of you who were surprised at the format of last year's eclectic concert will be pleased to note a return to a more classical mode of music to be featured in this spring's perform- ance --- from Brahm to Gershwin with a wide selection between. Both piano and synthesizer will be employed to expand the scope of the music. The pianist will be joined by his wife, Catharine, as she pre- forms several varied classical works in her clear, true soprano, as well as some contemp- orary numbers. Cathar- ine will be remembered as the local 'Lady' in the Scugog Choral Society's production of My Fair Lady three seasons ago. A special 'mystery' guest may, quite poss- ibly, participate in the program also, making this no everyday 'Tom, Dick, and Who needs Harry?' Show. Dr. Millar himself needs little introduction to local residents as he has been an active part of the Port Perry music scene for several years. He has received formal recognition of his class- ical piano training, has performed as both singer and accompanist with various groups, notably Sounds Great of the Whitby-Oshawa area, and most recently, he has assumed directorship of the Scugog Choral Society. For some time he stud- ied piano with Earl Moss of Toronto. Dr. Millar also loves to entertain and his many fans will attest to his considerable ability to please an audience. Come and see for yourselves at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 23rd. Although this is a Sub- scription Series evening, a few Friday - anticipated seats are available at Irwin Smith's. Due to heavy demand, Town Hall 1873 has arranged for an additional performance on Saturday, March 24th also at 8 p.m. Now here's a man who knows his butter tarts, Phil O'Neill, the quality control coor- dinator at the Culinar (Flamingo) plant. Last Wednesday, he helped run the com- pany's first Port Perry taste test. See story (&a RAGLAN ¥ GAS BAR "OUT OF SERVICE" Raglan Gas Bar will be Out-of-Gas until Thurs., March 8th due to Remodelling and Modernization of our underground gasoline storage tanks. We apologize for any incon- venience this may cause, but we feel it it necessary to update the station. Thank you for your continued Ippo. P.S.: Watch for our Opening Specials! 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