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20 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. February 24, 1987 Viewpoint (From page 19) And lay on a dock head hang ing over to peer for hours at the wonderful waterlife that swam below me, wishing I was a mermaid. Ww hen did 1 acce pt the dif- ference between reality and make-believe" On what day did I start seeing with my head in- stead of my heart" I never planned to let those times escape me when I moved into others. I didn't know they would hurry from me to become only fragrant reminders of a scent forgotten. And now, it saddens me to realize my children are also no longer children. They no longer see the world through rose coloured glasses. All the whim- -sys and magic has disappeared and the realities of the true world, with all its ugliness is as clear to them as anyone else. That is why, if I had one wish that could be granted by a 'genie, it would be *'Let me be a child just one more time." Meadowcrest Public School principal Gord MacLean was pleased to present trophies to this year's intermediate public speaking winners. students. Shown receiving the awards are Anju Mehta, >" a centre, the first place speaker and Saira Mall, who finished second in the grade seven and eight Acclaimed storeyteller performing Ashburn and Area News by Florence Ashton There were nine tables of euchre 2 'played at the Community Centre The. newly formed Brooklin District Lions Club atently spon- sored their first annual public speaking contest for junior students at Meadowcrest Public School. In the photograph, Lions president Dave Brennan congratulates first place winner Lori Carnegie and second place speaker Matthew Fountain. Brennan stated the club hopes to present a trophy to the intermediate division next year and reminds residents, particularly retirees, that the Lions would welcome them as members. a CLOTHIER & HABERDASHER Friday, Feb. 27th end-of-winter CANA SAVE $$% on ... SUITS, SPORT COATS, PANTS, DRESS SHIRTS, SPORT SHIRTS, SWEATERS & OUTERWEAR! TIES. SWEATERS. GLOVES, SCARVES. BELTS. ROBES ALSO REDUCED Alterations Extra ® No Special Orders GREAT SERVICE, SELECTION & SAVINGS. THE BEST VALUE AROUND! 3 hei fares | 101'/2 MARY ST. W.. WHITBY 668-3743 \ Just an old fashioned stroll west of Brock -- % on SS = ISA LL Usem--m last Thursday evening. The lucky winners: Ladies first to Jean Johnston, second to Erma Wood. Low prize to Vi Atkinson. Mens first prize to Wilma Lynde, second to Art Richardson. Mens low to Gene Manuel. Lone hand to Margaret Gall. Muriel Fisher won the door - prize. 50-50 draw to Dorothy Whit- tington. Travelling prize won by Verna Slute and Rachael Harper. The next euchre will be on Thurs- day, March 5. - The Brooklin Horticultural Socie- ty will meet on Wednesday evening of this week at 8:00 p.m. at the Brooklin United Church. The topic this month will be "Growing Prize Winning Vegetables" with speaker ~ Jim McWilliams. Mr. McWilliams won every prize for his onions at the Royal Winter Fair last year and has many tips to share. Come out and enjoy this very fine speaker. Also a reminder that membership fees for 1987 are due. Membership fees must be received by Penny Hosken no later than March 2. Sounds like a ticulture with plant auctions, flower arranging and landscaping courses, SAVE UP TO = Al = Pw mw DURING OUR arr anging and landscaping courses, as well as a seminar on iris, daylilies, sweet peas and roses of the past. On Wednesday, March 4 from 7-9 p.m. is an opportunity for you and. your family to come out and meet your neighbour at the Community Centre for a community get-to- gether. Refreshments will be serv- ed. Everyone welcome. On Monday, March 16 at 10 a. m. storyteller Dan Yashinsky is com- ing to the Ashburn Community Cen- tre. Be sure to mark this date on your calendar. Children 7 years and older accompanied by their parents are most welcome. As a storyteller "and teacher, Dan has performed in many schools and libraries, having taught storytelling at the Universi- ty of Toronto and the Storytellers 'School of Toronto. oe On Tuesday. March 24, the Group Committee is sponsoring a show and sale of Weekenders Ladies Wear at '8 p.m. at Burns Church Hall. Tickets are $4 and may be purchased at Ashburn Store of from Noelle Barclay or Cecile Kirk. A portion of the sales will be donated to scouting activities in Ashburn. Cash, cheque, Test Drive a Winner Today! Featuring Canada's Lowest Price King Cab! MIDWAY MOTORS EZ NISSAN 1300 DUNDAS STREET EAST, WHITBY OUEEETH] ~ McAndless "of Don Mills, or VISA will be accepted. Come out for a fun evening of fashions. for every shape, size and age. Visiting recently with Bill and Bernice Gardner and Jean were Mrs. Irma Tripp of Blackstock, and Mr. and Mrs. James Cunnington and family of Guelph. Recent visitors with Ted and Rose = | Heron were "Doris and Bill Scott McAndless and Dominique Cor- igman of Montreal, Mary Rowe and daughter Penny of Trenton and Faye and Drew Leaper of Mississauga. Doug and Florence Ashton visited with Mrs. Ruth Purdy of Mono Cen- tre last week, also visitors at the Ashton home recently were Grant and Sheila Parrott of Cobourg. We are very pleased to report that Nellie Hopkins is now home from the hospital. I am sure Nellie will be looking, forward to visits from her many friends. Jean McEntyre had the cast removed from her leg recently and is coming along very nicely. Also Effie Parrott is improving favourable from her recent surgery. Can't you feel just a trace of spring in the air? What beautiful weather we have been enjoying over the last few days. It won't be long _before we'll be saying farewell to old man winter. Keep in mind the World Day of Prayer service on Friday. March 6. when all major denominations around the world join together in prayer. The centennial theme is; Come and Rejoice! Service at 2:00 p.m. at the Port Perry United Church, with a 7:30 evening service at Brooklin United Church. Ashburn residents are in- vited to attend either of these services. \ There was a fine attendance at Burns Church en Sunday morning when we welcomed the First Ashburn Group and their leaders We were pleased to have some of the young people take part in the ser- vice. David Leedle from the Scouts led in the responsive reading. Em- ma Wright from the Venturers read the scripture lesson. Cubs Kirk Dickhoff and Martin Leedle present a skit on The Lord's Prayer which was humourous and yet very mean- ingful. The Senior Choir sang "The Light of the World is Jesus." Rev _ | McEntyre continued his sermon series Working Beliefs. His message was titled "Christ, The Lord of the New Age, Commands." Hail the small sweet courtesies of life, for smooth do they make the road of it. Have a nice week. "