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NNN NE = nL: Tres re | esos 6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, November 25, 1986 Viewpoint (From page 5) films over the past ten or fifteen years in which the dominant theme has been »¢. Charles Bronson, Clint Eastwood and Sylvester Stallone have been the stars of these films, and they emerged with cult hero status. Indeed, a single line uttered by Eastwood in one of his films 'Go ahead. Make my day," has become com- mon usage in our language. The myth of the good guy as avenger becomes blur- red and crosses the line to become reality. The percep- tion widens. When Eastwood on film draws his .44 Magnum and "blows away" evil, a cheer goes through the movie house. When a mild mannered drug store owner in Calgary draws a shotgun and blasts a two-bit crook, many peo- jl ranch not with a cheer, but with a nodding of the d. The good guys finally won a round. Canada is reaching a turning point in this complex issue. There are no easy explanations, and answers are even more elusive. It should be noted that in the case of the Calgary druggist, his friends have had little trouble rounding up a lot of cash for legal defense. Of more significance is the fact that a Member of Parliament spoke out about the case and said to the ef- fect that this should be a signal to law-makers that there has been a failure in the entire system of legal justice. In this country, the law gives the individual the right to use force to protect himself and/or his pro- perty. The key word is 'necessary,' and its interpreta- tion in a court of law. In the state of Colorado, no such interpretations are necessary. There is a law on the books (nick-named the Make My Day Law) which gives citizens the right to use whatever force they think is necessary when con- oni by a criminal in their homes. No questions a . - Hopefully, we in Canada, are a long way from that kind of legal right. But it wasn't too many years ago in this country when shop-keepers just didn't keep. shotguns or Magnums under the counter. They didn't have to. It wasn't too long ago that cabbies in our major cities didn't feel the need for protective barriers of steel and glass between them and their customers. The realities and our perceptions have changed. John Wayne on the silver screen mopping up the bad guys of the old west is no match for Clint Eastwood mop- ping up the neighbourhood in living colour. Editorial (From page 4) the globe for the consumption of Times readers who include the movers and shakers on the world stage. Or so the story goes. It does strike us a rather strange, however, that the management of the Times believe that a single correspondent, based in Toronto, can cover the Canadian national political scene in the capital some 250 miles away. It would be like the CBC sending a reporter to Atlanta with in- structions to cover the American political goings-on in Washington. But then maybe the Times has concluded that the REAL power in this country (political and otherwise) does not flow from Commons or the Senate in those gothic structures on the banks of the Ottawa River. Maybe the REAL power emanates from the glass and steel boxes that line Bay Street in downtown Toronto. A lot of Canadians have suspected that to be so. Now that the New York Times hints that it is, maybe it's true. Winter reflections Dear Sir: As | looked out my picture window yesterday morning, I saw that winter had come in with a vengence. Fifty feet of chopped, jagged ice had collected at the water's edge. Ice formed on the shore across the Scugog Lake, and as the strong winds and the force of the wild water broke up the winter ice into squares it ended up on my side of the lake in round looking silver dollars. These round discs made a rough looking water's edge. As | looked out over the lake to- day, the whole lake was almost en- tirely frozen over. I found it unbelievable. The lake, to be frozen up so fast. The chilling wind and the drop in temperature must have add- ed to the drastic change. A dog ran across the ice whereas, two days ago, he would have been swimming. Some of the docks had been left out because of the change in the new environment, and there were some boats frozen fast in the hard ice. Across the lake the Town of Port Perry had settled down to the frigid circumstances and I could see the almost bare trees, and the streets winding away from the lake, and the little toy cars and trucks and school buses. At sunset I looked out at the dark atmosphere, of the cool shades of winter, and I saw the glowing sun going down. The ice reflected the glare of the setting sun except where there was flowing water. When the sun went down it was as if a flam- ing fire had lit up the whole brilliant sky with illuminating reds, and the ice was flooded with the same red, red colours reflected from the sky. The power and the strength of the beauty was mine as I looked over the Town of Port Perry today. Sincerely, Violet Hanley, R.R.3, Port Perry. Nursing Home ladies very busy preparing Christmas puddings by Wendy Clark Monday, November 10th, a Bowl- ing Game wes held. Top winner was Mrs. Eva Stone with 115 points. Con- gratulations Eva. Tuesday we held a 2-minute silence in honour of Remembrance Day. The afternoon was busy with 2 programs on the go. At one end of the building, the ladies were busy preparing a few batches of Christmas Pudding while at the other end some of the residents wat- ched a humourous Charlie Chaplin movie and an informative Quilting one. During the evening the Volunteer Orientation Program was held. We had a good turn out and everything went extremely well. A tour of the building was taken in and a discussion of the policies and pro- cedures of our Nursing Home. We have set up a Gardening Club and a Coffee Hour that will be held on a regular basis. Wednesday, 21 residents attended a Resident Council Meeting. They choose the meal that they wish to have served at their Annual Christmas Party. Also discussed was the upcoming events in December. It was an unanimous decision to travel to the Oshawa Shopping Centre for their shopping trip. Thursday, everyone was kept busy finishing up some unfinished crafts during a craft session. Friday, November 14 a wonderful baking session was going on. For something different over the weekend we held a ceramic class on Saturday afternoon. The residents have certainly made some nice items. Monday, November 17, the Scugog Island Head UCW hosted the monthly birthday party for November. We all enjoyed the sing- a-long, poem readings, the bingo game, and most of all the delicious cake. A very special Thank You to these fine ladies. Tuesday, the men gathered in the diningroom for a Men's Gab. Guest speaker was Mr. Harvey Easton. At the other end of the hall the ladies were busy baking. Wednesday, a Wheel of Fortune Game was held. We had a good turn out and everyone enjoyed testing their skill at this guessing game. Then in the evening a Garden Club was held. This is a new activity that is being hosted by some of our new volunteers. Everyone stated that they really enjoyed this activity. Thursday, the day was spent busi- ly preparing for the craft show at the Town Hall. In the evening a Bingo was held. Congratulations to all of the winners. Friday (21), some of the residents attended the Potpourri Craft Guild Show at the Town Hall while others stayed home and made some good ole home-baked peanut butter cookies. Birthday greetings are extended to Mr. John Doupe (Nov. 27), Mrs. Klara Balling (22), Miss Judy Baynes (Dec.4), Mrs. Irene Thomas (8), Mrs. Jean Michaud (8), Mrs. Hazel Jewell (9) and Mrs. Ester Chapman (10). Mrs. Ada Pearson who recently resided at the Villa has now come to live with us here at the Nursing Home. A warm welcome is sent out to her. We would also like to welcome Mr. Roy Connell who has also come here to live with us. The staff and residents would like to extend our sincere sympathy to the families of the late Fred Jackson and the late Marjorie Letcher. Upcoming events in December are: Shopping Trip (9th), Rotary Club Dinner (10th), Port Perry Bap- tist Church Entertainment (15th), Annual Christmas Party (18th), Monthly Birthday Party (19th), and our New Year's Eve PJ. Party moting this season is a Christmas Wrapping Service. The residents will gladly wrap your gift free of charge. (31st). Please feel free to join us in any activities over the festive season. A new activity that we are pro- A Gala Event It's going to be another gala great time! On Saturday, November 29, Town Hall 1873 presents Salome Bey and The Relatives, a champagne occasion requiring your best duds, as shown by Stella McDonnell, Barb and John Stewart, Carole MacNeil and Kevin and Todd Stewart. Two concerts are slated for this day: The first one is a student workshop (which Kevin and Todd will attend, among others) and performance program for all in- terested music lovers who want to discover Salome's jazz, blues and soul-singing techniques. Tickets, available at Irwin Smith Music, are $4 each. The second concert, the gala, starts at 8 p.m., a special Christmas offering with a few tickets still available. DAYS - PECIA'S Ends This Saturday, Nov. 29th, 1986! - § Savs- Anniversary All reg. priced Perms .. 5% Shampoo, conditioner, cut and set included. / "AN Winner of our Rotary Club Christmas ra y Cake Draw was Carol Flack. (4 FASHIONS HA OR THE FAMILY 176 Perry S! port Perry 9 A WEEK! Thurs. & Fri. tH 8:00 P.M ee A 8h $35 : y * hy ® oo