6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 17, 1984 letters Road safety starts at home Dear Sir: | As a concerned parent, I would like my feelings known about the issue of Crossing Guards on 7A. I argue that there is a need for two guards at the lights on 7A and Oshawa Road. | have seen the guard in the middle of the road with an Taster Message BY Dr. George '!. Moore Presbyterian Church in Canada ¥ In London, England, a well known per- sonality tells this very lovely and touching story. "I was standing looking into the window display of an art store where a picture of the Crucifixion of our Lord was on exhibition. As I gazed, 1 became conscious of the approach and presence of another, and turning, I beheld a little lad also gazing intently at this picture. Noticing that this little mite of humanity was a sort of a street urchin, I thought I would speak to him; so I asked, pointing to the picutre, *'Do you know who He is?" *'Yes," came the quick reply; 'that's our Saviour," with a mingled look of pity and surprise that I should not know what the picture represented. ~ With an evident desire to enlighten me fur- ther, he continued, after a pause: "Thems the soldiers, the Roman Soldiers, and 'with a long- drawn sign, 'that woman crying there is His Mum." He waited, apparently for me to ques- tion him further, then thrust his hands into his pockets, and with a reverent and subdued voice, he added, 'They killed Him, mister. Yes, sir, they killed Him." I looked at the little dir- ty, ragged fellow, and asked, 'Where did you learn this?" He replied, 'At the Missionary Sunday School." Full of thoughts regarding the benefits of Mission Sunday Schools I turned away and resumed my walk, leaving the little lad still gazing at the picture. I had not walk- ed very far when | heard his childish treble call- ing, 'Mister! say, Mister!" I turned. He was running toward me; then up went his small hand, and with a triumphant sound in his voice, he said, "'l wanted to tell you, mister: He riz again." His message delivered, he smiled, wav- ed his hand, turned and went his way, feeling I presume, that as he had been enlightened, he had done his duty in enlightening another." Yes, He Rose Again, and that is the glorious message of Easter. In the heart of the Easter Story stands the deathless assurance that Christ lives, making Himself available to our needs at all times -- -- in all places ---- and in all circumstances. We do not make our way alone through this world. As surely as He walked the dusty roads of Palestine, so surely He accompanies us on every highway of life. As surely as He gave sight to the blind and healing to the sick ---- so surely He opens our eyes to the spiritual world and heals the hui is of life. As surély as He stilled the storm so does He calm the tempests that rage in our souls, and brings us peace. Christ is not a memory but a Presence -- not a figure in time but a timeless figure. When doors close and life tumbles in when the lamps go out and the lights begin to flicker - when hope no longer sees a star and love no longer hears the rustling of the leaves --- when horizons lose their crimson and the skies become leaden ---- when it is touch and go - then comes a voice saying 'Trust Me, you are not alone, be not afraid, because 1 live you too shall live." May the thrilling joy of the Easter Message fill every heart and home in our community And on Easter Sunday may every voice be lifted up in singing - Christ the Lord is risen today Sons of men and angels say; Raise you joys and triumphs high Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply Love's redeeming work is done Fought the fight, the battle won Thee we greet triumphant now Hail! The Resurrection Thou children crossing, and the cars are going through the STOP .sign anyway. Do these people need glasses? Can they not see the children that are in the middle of the crossing? I am also concerned about certain people wanting the guard on 7A at Cornish School moved down to Ottawa Street. I feel that this is a dangerous move for the children. In my job as a Bus Driver I go in and out of both Cornish and Immaculate Schools each day. ~ Ottawa Street is across from the exit of Imma- culate Conception School, where the buses come onto 7A. Ottawa Street is a downhill coming onto 7A. It is too narrow for children to be walking and buses and cars coming from both ways at the same time. There are no side- walks on this street, so the children have to walk on the road. The children that are using this street now instead of the Crossing Guard, Do Not walk in single file. They are all on the road abreast of each other, on both sides of the road. In this I feel that the fault is in the parents of these children. Most of us parents did not have Crossing Guards when we went to school. Our parents drilled it into our heads about road safety. I feel that the parents should also make sure their children know about Road Safety, and that they use it. Children and parents are depending too much Guards (From page 5) traffic on 7A. I am not trying to put the protest down. As a parent myself, I know you are concerned about your child's safety. I'm just questioning the pos- itioning of the guard. Surely there is a safer point at which the kids can be crossed. When it comes right down to it, it is the kid's safety which is the main issue. | just wanted my feelings heard. As a guard, I don't know whether I could feel safe working at Ottawa; safe for myself and the kids who trust me to get them across the road. As one youngster said yesterday when | was asking a group of kids their feelings on this subject; "We wouldn't have this problem if the sidewalk was on both sides' Maybe he has a point. Yours truly Marlene McMann Crossing Guard and Parent on Crossing Guards. It is not the responsibility of the Crossing Guard if the children do not use the road safety rules or cross the road with her. The guard is there for extra protection for the children. It is up to the parents and out of both Cornish and Immacu- late Schools each day. Ottawa Street is across It is up to the parents of these children to make sure that they are following the road safety rules and also crossing the road with the Crossing Guards. If not what good is it doing having Crossing Guards? In my opinion Safety starts at home, not with the Crossing guard. Even if they do move the guard down, or put two guards on 7A. This does not eliminate the problem of children walking on Ottawa Street with the traffic as it is now. So come on all you parents, instead of all going up in fury over this issue, let's sit down with our children and discuss Road Safety first. Yours truly Mrs. Glass Lake Scugog committee Dear Sir: Following the meeting held on Sunday April 15th at the Latcham Centre-Port Perry, I believe it would be advisable to establish a citizens interest group to work in co-operation with the council sub- committee to be estab- lished by: Mayor Jerry Taylor. I see such a group meeting once a month "and initially identifying the major areas of concern about Lake Scugog - water levels, silting, weeds, biologi- cal and chemical con- tamination, possible conflict with residents of Mariposa, which government depart- ment is responsible for what - and so on. Experts could be invited each month to address one of those topics. This group could form conclusions and advise the - Mayors Committee on alterna- tives and solutions. Meetings would be open to all but a core group could be responsible for on-going matters and administration. The group should give itself a life of two years - unless a permanent 'Watch Dog' was felt needed. Lake Scugog, it's creeks and rivers is of vital interest to those who live and work on its shores, as well as to many businesses that "hockey and live from the tourist industry. Let us give our elected representatives a clear mandate on what the people want and let us try to help the many government departments involved cut through their own red tape by speaking with informed convic- Words of praise for local youth Dear Sir: Hockey season is over and I would like to express a few words of appreciation to the CTC Midget B's. Even if you fine young men did not win All Ontario, being finalists was a great achievement for each one of you. You all played well, behaved well. Your conduct at home and away was something we are proud of. A finer group of young men would be hard to find. Remember last Oct- ober when you were picked and a team was formed under Mike Adams and Wayne Fox, did you then feel you would reach the goal you reached? None of your fans thought so, well boys we are proud of each one of you. You gave us a season of fine super sportsmanship. tion. I will be happy to arrange the first of such meetings so that things can get moving. Those interested should give me a call at 985-8228. Yours truly, Andrew Salkeld, Scugog Township Many of you will go to different teams come Fall. Good luck and keep up the fine sports- manship you showed us in 83-84. May God add his blessing on each one of you. Your fan and friend Paul Saulnier PS. If our country remains in your hands, boys, we are OK. LAKESHORE LANDSCAPING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Spring Clean-up Clean all Lawn Areas Clean all Garden Beds Clean all Walkways, Patios & Driveways Cultivate & edge all garden beds Pruning of trees & shrubs (under 10 t.) 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