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6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed. August 7, 1985 letters You're welcome Dear Sir; On behalf of the Kidney Foundation of Canada, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your co- operation and support the SCUGOG SEXY MAN CONTEST. This contest is certain- ly a media event, and the Port Perry Star came through with flying col- ours. The coverage was excellent. I would also like, at this time, to say what a terrific job the staff at the front desk did. I'm sure the ballot box at your office was the busiest in town! The contest was a tremendous success, raising over $11,000. This accomplishment would have been less without the support of establishments and mer- chants such as yours. Thank you for your generous contribution. Sincerely, Donna L. Shanley, Port Perry Unit, Kidney Foundation. editorial comments (From page 4) The players benches are jammed right in alongside the bleachers. With spectators and some very young children walking back and forth, there is always the possibility of somebody get- ting clubbed with a bat if a player tries to take a couple of warm-up swings. It's too darn bad that the ball park is so in- adequate from a spectator's point of view. Ob- viously, tournaments such as the one just held on the weekend, attract a great deal of spectator attention, and not just people from Port Perry and immediate area. There has been a lot said in the last few years about the condition of the two waterfront ball parks in Port Perry. Progress has been made in improving the playing conditions and more work is planned. We are pleased to note that plans are moving ahead to vastly improve the dia- mond on the Legion property next year. But maybe it's time that some work went in- to improvements for the fans who come out and help support fastball at all levels. More bleachers would help and so would a higher fence down the base lines for protection. It's nice to see top flight competition in this community. It would be even nicer if Joe Fan in the stands could see this competition in a little more comfort than what's offered at the present. Some changes are in order for the sake (and safety) of the faithful spectators. Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 305 Queen St, Port Perry BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Phone 985-2916 or 623-4473 couiect Durham Shade & Verticals Sa eR KEEP QUT THE HEAT WITH VERTICAL BLINDS! i! er iY io 5" Patio Door .... $129.99 ? a 6' Patio Door ... . $139.99 (on selected fabrics) ---- ad Call Now for Free Shop-At-Home Service EY a Ba ALSO HUGE SAVINGS on ROLLER BLINDS and VENETIAN BLINDS lL -- 985-9985 Roy"s got the key to happiness Dear Editor: Hi folks. I'm back again. Hope you are glad about that and are enjoy- ing summer as much as I am. If 1 mention people, events and places a great deal in my letters to the Editor, it is because | receive so many re- quests to do so from peo- ple. Many people do not like writing letters. A lady from Scugog Island asked me how the second most beautiful, talented intelligent grand-daughter in the world was. Of course, | told her 1 had seen her grand-daughter just that morning. For those who wish to know our grand- daughter (B.J.) Bailey July 15 - electrical panel Aug. 2 - Scugog St. Fire calls - Flooded basement at - Scugog Island. July 17 - 3:09 P.M. - Three vehicle auto acci- dent Oshawa Rd. - personal injury. July 20 - 3:39 P.M. - Grass Fire. July 24 - 9:04 P.M. Grass Fire. : July 30 - 12:35 A.M. - House Fire - Greenbank. - Truck electrical fire, 12:25 P.M. 11:05 P.M. Aug. 4- 5:50 P.M. - Hay Bales, Scugog Island. What? Stung again If a stinger is embedd- ed, get it out if you can by scratching it out with your finger nail. Apply calomine lotion or baking soda to ease the itch or sting. If it's around the mouth, use a mouth wash of baking soda and water. If you use calomine, mark the bot- tle and keep it out of reach of children. If the bite or sting swells much, get medical attention. Protect yourself when you can from bites with clothing and insect repellent. If you know so- meone is allergic, have medication available at all times, and be sure everyone in the group is aware of the situation. Obituary Kathleen Isobel Gostick Miss Kathleen Isobel Gostick died suddenly on June 24, 1985 in a tragic automobile accident. Kathleen was born on the homestead farm in Claremont, Ontario, where she attended school and Green River Baptish Church, taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and held a "Happy Hour" for the children during the week. In 1943 she graduated from Toronto Bible Col- lege later known as On- tario Bible College. BECOME | THE BOSS After teaching in elementary school for a number of years, Kathleen retired to care for her aged parents un- til their deaths. When her sister, Edith, took ill, Kathleen cared lovingly for her until her death in March of 1985. For the past few years she has operated an an- tique business known as "Treasure Trove." Her death leaves a large vacancy in the family and the communi- ty of Cannington where the family made their home after being ex- propriated for the pro- posed Pickering Airport in 1975. The funeral service was conducted from the Dixon-Garland Funeral Home in Markham, on Friday June 28 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Sherwood of Markham Baptist Church officiating. It was evident that Kathleen was greatly loved and respected by many and had a wide cir- cle of friends. Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Pickering. Bearers were her cousins, Bill, Mike and Jack Brown, Len Had- dow, Wallace James and Ken Bacon. Kathleen leaves to mourn three sisters and one brother - Myrtle (Mrs. Walter Foote) of Woodville, Nellie (Mrs. Wm. Hopkins) of Ashburn; Ada (Mrs. Fred Hodgson) of Brougham; Russell of Claremont and two - Gary Gostick and Maurice Hopkins. She was predeceased by an older brother Maurice and two sisters Muriel and Edith. Jean, the precious chip from our former unclaimed treasure has grown some. Yes, eigh- teen months old now. All the Matheson 'Clan' are in good spirits thank you, in Cape Breton Island. Something | haven't done in forty years! Lillian and I have just returned from a train trip to Sydney. Those rock formations on the East C(Oeoast are so beautiful, the people so friendly, just like here in Scugog Township. We have all had pro- blems and spent time in hospitals but we should try not to talk of them too often. It turns people off and they stay away from you in droves. Me, I love to talk to strangers wherever I go and I have made many friends this way. Some look at me as if I am a bit weird but it is worth tak- ing the chance. Sometimes people think you are crazy. Well, being a little crazy gives one a lot of leeway and you can do almost anything and people laugh about it. Isn't that what life is all about, to create laughter and spread happiness. I do not think our Creator was always sober and stern. If He was why did He give us the ability to laugh and smile. We are the only animals who can, you know. For what it is worth, my philosophy is help those needing my help - have enough to clothe and feed myself and family and keep a roof over my head. After all, I came into this world naked and owning nothing and I shall pro- bably go out the same way. It does not matter how much I may amass in wealth during my so- journ here. I just can not take it with me, I am sure. I hope I can leave those I love with a memory that is good, and they shall know that I give them the most precious things I may own, my love, to pass on to their chidren and on through the ages. You will be amazed at how your youthful years can be recaptured, when you are a senior citizen celebrating his thirty- first anniversary of be- ing thirty nine. Somehow it seems that the things that happened a couple of weeks ago or even months are the most dif- ficult to remember. Something strange happens as the years roll by. All those times of struggle and hardships seem to turn into the hap- piest memories of our lives. | wonder why that is? Could it be that years ago we worked harder together and, therefore, a closer bond was form- ed? Something (0 think about. In closing, may I say discover the excitement, fun, good food from din- ing out at any or all Agricultural Fairs throughout our Durham Region. Yours truly, Roy Walker Smith, Port Perry. remember when? (From page 5) as Dairy Princess for Ontario County this year. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 5, 1965 Chairman of the fire protection committee, Mr. Bruce Beare, announced the tentative date for the official opening of the new fire hall at the last regular meeting of council. At the Sunny Brae Junior Gold Tournament some of the winners were Larry Mark, Bill David- son, Alan Shaw and Dean Beare. Bill Jeffrey won the prize for the youngest golfer. Miss Carol Maurice of Weston was chosen queen at the annual Lake Scugog regatta at Caesarea. Miss Aileen VanCamp flew to Hawaii for a three week vacation. The Love family picnic this year was held at Wellspring Park with 170 in attendance. Glen Holtby, Pat and Denise Diamond en- joyed a week at Omemee Bible Camp. Cadets stationed at Camp Ipperwash from Port Perry this year are Brian Knight, Dale Beare, Grant Williams and Carl and Ken Prentice. 10 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 7, 1975 After nine months of construction, the Railroadhouse Motel was officially opened. The $350,000 project will feature 38 rooms, with 18 of them to be opened immediately. The name comes from the original hotel of Port Perry in the 1800's and is located on the site of the old Whitby-Port Perry Railroad. Preliminary work is underway on the six-acre property that will be the site for a future shopp- ing plaza. So far, leases have been signed for three tenants, Canadian Tire, Stedmans and National Grocers. At the Caesarea Miss Regatta Contest, Miss Janis Judson was crowned Queen. Princesses for the competition were Edith Perigo, Anne Ten- nyson and Susan Marlow. Sale in', n } OUR BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR! "ly 4 Sd wr Almont Everything in Stock?" "1/3 0 1/2 Off All Sales Final -- No Exchange or Return on Sale Items. 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