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6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, February 18, 1986 SY OROAR sum (wiv Kinsmen « savenn THE TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG & enuleen atl ped basen 1 wien THE ASSOCIATION (¥ THE ROYAL BANK Ot QQ) QLELu sTwveev | / rv UT VERWTYOMTARRO - o TS ; As S$ 7' A 4 SERVICE WORK ACCOUNT oare 0! /2" 46 $175,817.00 DOLLARS . [NSMEN CLUBS True Community Spirit The Port Perry Kinsmen Club is celebrating its 15th anniversary this week (February 18) and to mark the special occasion, Kin president Dave Robinson (left) and Dave Irvine (right) presented Scugog Mayor Jerry Taylor with a "cheque for $175,817. That sum marks the amount of money the Kinsmen Club has raised and spent in this Woman found in car Durham Regional Police have rul- ed out any possibility of foul play in the death of a woman whose body was found late Sunday evening in Port Perry Fairgrounds. A police spokesman said the woman was found in a parked car by Regional Police officers on routine patrol of the Fairgrounds. Police describe the woman as be- ing in her mid-thirties. She was not from the Port Perry-Scugog Township area. The woman had been dead just a short time before police made the discovery. community over the last 15 years. Over the years, the Kinsmen Club has financially sup- ported the hospital, playgrounds, the beach, library, arena and minor sports for children. A special dinner February 18th was held to mark Charter Night with members of the national ex- ecutive in attendance. ~ Bereaved families "== of Ontario sets up in Port Perry There is an old cliche that the on- ly things in life are taxes and death. When it comes to taxes, most peo- ple just grit their teeth and learn to live with them. But coping with death, especially the death of a close loved one like a child, spouse, sibling or parent, can cause extreme difficulty for many. Helping people to better cope with the loss of a loved one is the job of a province-wide organization called Bereaved Families of Ontario. A chapter of Bereaved Parents has been established in Port Perry and an initial public meeting will be held Tuesday, February 25 at 7:30 P.M. in R.H. Cornish School on Queen Street. The Port Perry chapter will be led by Rev. Glenn Jackson of the Port Perry United Church. He says the organization is designed to provide counselling and support to the new- ly bereaved. "The counselling is provided in a self-help environment, yet guided and monitored by local health care professionals," he said. Epsom and Area News by Jean Jeffrey Welcome to the newest young man in Epsom. A wee son for Fay and Don Simmonds and another grandson for David and Barbara Simmonds. A happy birthday to Grandpa Simmonds who celebrated on Sunday. Mrs. Gladys Evans in Uxbridge True Concessions from a Country Heart by Cindy Ouellette - It was just a matter of time, and no surprises to those who know us so well that my husband and I finally made the great transitional move from city to country last August. There was no period of adjustment. We had lived in a townhouse in the industrial area of Oshawa. We didn't belong there and wanted' more than the single mandatory tree for every miniscule yard. The sun rose and set over the factory's monstrous smoke stacks while we constantly fought for our right to our one allotted parking space. We yearned to be away from the ghetto blasters, sirens and neighbours that watched your every move. As parents this wasn't the environment we had wanted for our children. The kids didn't want it either -- on weekend country drives, we escaped the hub-hub of the unceasing noise. People kept asking "So, how do you like the coun- try?" To which we replied that our only regret is that it wasn't sooner Thank goodness though, our two girls are still young enough for us to be able to say that they were country raised! Even at their ages of nine and five, Katie and MaryRose can tell the differences bet- ween the negatives that limited them in the city and the positives of country freedom. As I write I pause to watch their two barn kittens' playful antics at the foot of our old wooden stairs. Two of my daughters' country freedoms I muse.. We may be a country shade of green naivety but we are eager to live "the good life." Our sincerity has already been tested by a few experiences. One in particular, the death of "my"" Chevy pick- up's engine. I had never driven a truck before and was thrilled at buying one soon after moving up to the backroads. Doesn't everyone have a half ton pick-up in the country? Of new and extreme impor- tance is the task of taking the garbage to the dump, a country chore this city-raised girl doesn't mind a bit! Three months after and too many miles for an old re-built engine my truck now rests parked behind our garage waiting for a spring re-birth. Fortunately some good-hearted friends have generously loaned us their truck until the day that I am planning as our 'Spring Engine Bee arrives. I think, 'why not?" Bee's are an old-fashioned coun- try get together helping one another out. So that day will be our first barbecue of the new season. I love what American author Carleton Varney has to say about the country: "As we draw near, we roll down the windows, take a deep breath, stretch, sigh and exhale the last of the city air from our lungs." I've been told I am what's called an urban romantic. That is cer- tainly true physically, but spiritually, 1 am as I have always been.."'Country at heart." My desk is my dining room table. In the very best spot, there is a picture window on the west and east side of it. Each day from this old farmhouse, I never tire to look out upon the beauty and tran- quility of the surrounding countryside. Picture windows are perfectly named, I think, as I gaze out upon nature's portraiture. To the east I can look out to see the stately old maple that sup- ports our children's tree fort, and the tire that's hung with thick, jute rope. It is swinging now in the strong February breeze. The tree is an old one to be sure; much older than the corn field it stands beside. Its only other adornment, an bird feeder. A small, hollowed-out cedar log filled with suet and seed, it is a tasty mixture for the various birds that frequent there. A country gift handmade by my father, it is one of those meaningful collectibles. In the distance our concession's dirt road continues past, down through pine and maple valleys. Lovely country homes dotting here and there, it travels on to still snow-covered rolling ridges. Country windows encourage looking out of and the view from my west one is as picturesque as that of my last. I don't even mind the forever job of dishes when I can pause to enjoy the simplistic beauty of the old red hay wagon set for the winter in the corn-stubbled field. It would be a wonderful focal point for a 35 mm camera..it's backdrop, the dark green of a pine forest against a rose-banded sky at sunset. Out here in the country you can't help but become more aware of natures' decor. . Another February day finds us warm and cozy inside. I go into the keeping room where our woodstove fills the air with cedar, a scent "that is pure pleasure for me. The fire well-laid, it quickly heats the --~room that long ago was used as a summer kitchen. It does a fine job warming my blue graniteware teapot, even set on a cast iron trivet. ~ Comfortable in my beloved antique rocker and a mug of tea poured, my thoughts turn to the soups and stews section of my country cookbook. Whatever choice I make hot biscuits must go along with it. A warm apple crisp with cream will be a fine end to a meal most appropriate for this winters' day. Housework done, a hearty stew simmering and the children at school gives me my time to enjoy the afternoon as I please. I may return to my "'desk" to write about country, or I may re-read Jeanne Minhinnick's book, "At Home In Upper Canada' or I may do something "country-ish'* and work on my rug hooking. Cindy Ouellette was born and raised in Oshawa. Last August, she and her husband and two children left the city for life on a quiet conession road east of Blackstock. Since then, they have found country living very much to their liking and Cindy will share some of her experiences with Star readers through her column. Other members of the Port Perry Advisory Committee who will be working with the organizations are Rev. Stuart McEntyre of the Presbyterian Church; Dr. John Stewart, family doctor; Charlie Norris, a professional social worker; Doris Taylor, R.N.; Dorothy Nelson, R.N., and Bill Wagg of the Wagg Funera] Home in Port Perry. Helping people to cope effective- ly with death is done through the use of small groups. These groups are made up of two leaders and from eight to ten bereaved individuals. Leaders undergo a training pro- gram that deals with all aspets of bereavement. The group emphasis will not be to take away the pain experienced when a loved one dies, but rather to work towards turning the stumbling blocks into stepping stones. Anyone in the Scugog Township area seeking more information about this new organization or the initial meeting on February 25 should contact Rev. Jackson at 985-2801. Epsom welcomes new boy had most of her family call on Valentine's Day to wish her a hap- py birthday. Our best wishes also. Her wonderful participation at our Sunday School and church when her family was quite young will be long remembered. Grandma Hansen is also blessed with the arrival of another grand- daughter. The proud parents are Wayne and Linda Ford of Port Hoover. Jennie and Archie Watson visited with her brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. A. Cuddia one day last week. . The UCW at Nan Skelding's home was well attended where all enjoyed a most delicious dessert. Then our regular meeting. There seemed to be an insurmountable amount of business after which Melba McKay gave a most interesting talk on Local Church beginning in this area. Thanks 'Nan and Melba for a delightful afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Huggins and Mrs. Alvena Jeffery of Orillia were luncheon guests with Gordon and Jean Jeffery on Sunday. Keep in mind W.I. meeting at 8 p.m, February 26 at the home of Mrs. C. Robb, Uxbridge. Jill and Gordon Postma had a busy week as their friends on the 7th Concession entertained them in honour of their tenth wedding an- niversary. May you be just as spry and happy on your 50th. Congratulations. Also best wishes to Julie Ashton. Another pretty Valentine who just celebrated her 20th birthday. Congratulations. Beth Wilson visited Sue Acton and her new baby in Stouffville one day last week. Sue is visiting from Min- nesota, U.S.A. Happy Birthday to Kim Sheridan from her Epsom friends. Dinner guests with Faye and Keith Ashton Sunday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Indewey and Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Postma. Mrs. Tapscott called on Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ashton on Wednesday Sympathy of all the Bethesda- Reach W.I. members to the family of the late Mary Barton. Her many acts of kindness to our unit was much appreciated.