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The children I know, and I've asked them to tell their friends to please stay away. I hope the Port Perry Star will print this letter, as it's not only our empty properties, but others where children could get hurt. Having had children of my own I know you can't always know their where abouts, and we must trust them. But I ask you, though -- like the old t.v. commercial, Do you know where your children are? Sincerely, Bill and Helen Newlove Casimir St. Port Perry WEDDING INVITATIONS and Accessories PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street Port Perry 985-7383 DOUBLE TROUBLE It's amazing how lack of sleep can effect a persons desire to do anything but close lead- weighted eyelids and slip into a state of semi- unconsciousness. Needless to say, that's how it has been at our house for the past couple of weeks. Ever since the twins arrived home, sleep has become one of the most beautiful 'words in the English language. Not one that we use much, but beau- tiful all the same. We're not alone (and sure not experts) when it comes to raising twins. There are many couples right here in Port Perry who have gone through the raising of twins.and I'm sure they will relate to some of our ear", observati~ns. {1 First of all, we think it should be manda- tory for every couple wanting to have children to take care of twins for a week. After that experi- ence there would be no reason for anyone to complain about raising one child at a time. (2) The first day at home with the twins was a real experience. After a week of being pam- pete and catered to in the hospital, reality sets n as you realize these little 5 pound bundles are now your feshorsibiiy. The first time you change diapers, the first time they scream, the first time they choke are now all experiences that must be dealt with, without the assistance of the nurses and doctors and it's all a little un- nerving. (3) Did you know that at 3:00 a.m. in the morning when twins decide it's feeding time, they look like baby robins in a nest waiting to be fed. Their mouths fly wide open and their little tongues start the search for some form of nipple (it really doesn't matter if it's the real thing or a rubber substitute as long as the milk flows). (4) In the middle of the night, when you can barely hold your eyes open, it's amazing how wide-eyed the babies are. In fact as you encour- age them to eat (so you can get back to bed) they lay there with the nipple in their mouth and- stare back at you. (5) The late night re-runs, movies and talk shows on TV are a real blessing. They help to keep us awake as we go through the continual feeding process, hour after hour. Why just in the Random Jottings by }. Peter Hvidsten pest week I've watched parts of some old John ayne type westerns and war movies, Planet of the Apes, Laverne and Shirley, Late Night with David Letterman and even re-runs of the old "Mission Impossible" (we could write a script for them). (6) Until you've had twins you can't image what listening to stereo is really like. It amazes me how such large noises can come from these small mouths. I've always liked stereo when it came to music, but for some reason the sound of screaming babies in stereo takes the edge off this otherwise remarkable sound invention. (7) One thing that | hadn't expected was the amount of attention twins attract. It now takes 'twice' as long to buy a quart of milk or to walk down the street as it did a few short weeks ago. But | must admit it is nice to see people genuine- ly interested and taking the time to make com- ments about our new arrivals. Thanks! (8) Every day is a new learning experience as we adjust our lives to make room for Katie and Jamie. There is no doubt (as of this moment) who the new bosses in our household are. When. they yell.... we run! (9) As expected, the arrival of two babies into our home has caused some problems with Number-One son Matthew. Although we felt we were prepared for his reaction, we were not! There is no question that he loves his new sis- ters, but he definitely is having a problem adjust- ing to the new situation. Now before | get to my last observation for this column, | would like to relate a typical night in the Hvidsten household since the twins arrived home. It's Thursday, May 25th. The twins have now been home for one week and we estimate that we have had somewhere between 2 and 5 hours sleep each night since the ordeal began. But this night is special....kind of an anniver- sary for the twins.... it's their seventh night at home. Already exhausted from the previous six nights, Nancy and | decide to feed them a little earlier (9:30 p.m.). By 10:30, both Jamie and Katie have had their fill of "mom's milk" and they are tucked safe- ly into a crib, one at each end, snuggled under a (Turn to page 16) Remember When? 25 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 4, 1964 Mr. Court Stone, member of the Board of Examiners of the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto, will conduct current examinations for the Conservatory in Port Perry on June 10 and 11. On May 30th, a large crowd gathered in the Port Perry High School Auditorium when pupils of Miss Jean Bright held their fourth annual Dance Recital and Demonstration of Baton Twirling. Dr. Matthew Dymond officially opened the Kingston General Hospital's $707,000. Nursing Education Building last Friday. Mrs. Audrey Hall, Port Perry, spent last weekend at Pro- vincial Guide Camp, Doe Lake, attending a training on First Class Guiding. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 5, 1969 Garry Gibson, Port Perry Cub, won a trophy for the best design in racing cars at Pinewood Derby held in the Oshawa Civic Auditorium on June 1st. During a banquet in the high school last week, a number of trophies were presented to the most valuable athletes in various categories. Winners were: Dale Beare, wrestling; Gord William- son, track & field and also basketball; Louanne Popowich, gym- nastics; Jan Baird, atheletics; Faye Healey, basketball. Miss Nancy Dorrell, Blackstock and three girl friends, left Thursday on a chartered plane for university students to Lon- don, England. They expect to work for two months and then tour the continent. Four-year-old Luke Van Ryswyk was the lucky winner of a $100. Ferarri Sports Car, prize from a draw held at Mersco's Renovation Sale. Luke is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Van Ryswyk. Over 300 relatives and friends paid Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Gib- son a visit on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary, Saturday, May 24th. Mr. Gerald Nelson accompanied the Victoria County Hols- tein Breeders on a chartered air trip to Milwaukee on Monday. 10 YEARS AGO Wednesday, May 30, 1979 The 1979 Home Show sponsored by the Scugog Chamber of Commerce opens its doors Friday, June 8 & organizers say that more than 20 Scugog Township businesses will be displaying their merchandise. Billy Dowson of Port Perry is becoming well known for his excellent vocal abilities and at the recent Sunderland Music Festival won no less than five awards for singing. Lynn Bradbury of Port Perry has had a very successful year in gymnastics and last week completed this years events by plac- ing first in the Argo '"C", Metro East/West Championships held in Oshawa last Saturday. A good crowd was on hand at Greenbank on Sunday after- noon as members of the community and Scugog council were on hand to dedicate their park as the Ianson Park. A portion of the Ianson farm was donated to the village of Greenbank in 1948 and has since been used by the residents of the area as their park. After waiting several months, Scugog Township has received approval of an $80,000 subsidy from the provincial government, which will allow the complete reconstruction of two bridges in Scugog this summer. Letters to the Editor ... our policy It has always been the policy of this newspaper to encourage our readers to make use of the letters to the editor column. Our readers have a right to freely express their opinions and view- points on just about any subject, and we feel that a lively letters col- umn helps make a better community newspaper. We insist, however, that a letter writer sign his or her name. 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