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Back Talk by Kelly Storry (From page 10) who is currently donning seven Commonwealth medais. What's five gold medals, a silver and a bronze...Is that not something that deserves a little more than a brief mention, and a black and white photo inthe newspaper. What about Whitby's Lori Strong. At least we could show a litle enthusiasm for a Durham Region athlete who is the recip- ient of four Commonwealth golds. All these medals for Canada are not an accident, Canadian Athletes have always faired well in the Commonwealth ames. In 1974, Canada brought home 62 medals, 109 in '78, 82 in '82, 115 in '86. At this rate Canada will again bring home a large collection of precious metal. Up to date, the standings are average for Canadians bringing home the gold. Only in 1986, did they really clean up, bringing home 51 gold medals. The feeling seems to be that the games do not compare to the real games, "the Olympics"...The fact still remains that these are the same athletes you cheer on in the Olympics. They need the support now as much as during the Olym- pics, and they deserve it now as much as they do during the Olympics. True, the games are missing some formidable competitors for Canada in the likes of Russia, The United States,and Ger- many, but let the athletes be proud, and let us be proud of what they have accomplished without the what if's, clouding our judgements. No Russian, Romanian, Hungarian, Bulgarian, and not even Carl Lewis "what if they were there" can take away the sunlight these Canadians are basking in. Don't let the shadows of a "what if" fall over these incredi- ble athletes; let the athletes be proud of what they have done, they worked hard for it, they trained for it, they have accom- plished it, and they deserve it . C'mon Canada these individuals deserve more than a pat on the back. : MARGARET SCOTT Certified General Accountant Over 16 Years Experience Bookkeeping Small Businesses T'4 Preparation Personal and Corporate Income Tax 085-3508 FRALICK'S BEACH R.R. 3, PORT PERRY EMMERSON INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 193 QUEEN ST.. PORT PERRY, ONT. L9L 1B9 (416) 985-7306 ALL LINES OF GENERAL INSURANCE House or Howano Fran Solar (left) with one of her sweaters and Kent Farndale with a shawl designed by Susan Haslett-Scholfield, show off some of the many items that will be up for auction at the Sweetheart Dance February 17 for the Hospital Building Fund. Other auction items In- clude silk ties by Marilyn Wallace, folk art by Fran Herder, a beaver wrap jacket from Paula Lishman, Batemen print from Framer's Gallery, Peignoir set from Brock's, Trisha Romance print from Settlement House Shops, Dinner for two at Murray House, Mens sweater from Selections, Designer sweatshirt from Bill Fitches, a Corvette convertible for one week from GM and weekend for two in Toronto donated by Marlin Travel. Tickets for this fund-raiser are $100 per person and for more Information, contact the Hospital. Snowmobile races this week-end The Central Ontario Snow- mobile Drag Racing Associa- tion will be hosting the Canadi- an World Series snowmobile drag racing in Port Perry this week-end. The races will take place on Lake Scugog on a 750 foot ice track to be located just off of the boatlaunch. The competition will feature racers from Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Northern United States. Registration for the event will take place Friday, Febru- ary 9, from 3 p.m. until 9p.m., and Saturday, and Sunday from 7 a.m., until 8:30 a.m., at the Latcham Centre. The actual races will get un- FURNITURE Radio fhaek derway at 10 a.m. Saturday morning, and continue until 4 p.m., and the same on Sunday. There will be a special track . made up for drivers who wish to practise Friday night. The races will feature 29 classes of snowmobiles includ- ing: stock, improved stock, prostock, light and heavy mod, and open fuel. There will be a 100 per cent payback to all classes each day, and cash awards will be pre- sented to individuals with the highest two day accumulative points, on Sunday. A $1,000 purse is also up for grabs in the open fuel, class, for the competi- tor with the highest points over twodays. A contingency fund of $5,000 will be divided between all classes participating, with ex- ception of the open fuel class. The Association is expecting between 250-300 drivers, and between 10,000 and 15,000 spectators over the week-end. The Kinsmen Club will be selling food on the ice during the races, and Trader Sams is catering for the drivers. Also many merchants from Port Perry have donated gifts, and prizes for lucky draws. Admission to the event will be $5 per person for the week- end, with all net proceeds going to the Port Perry Community Hospital Expansion Fund. For $5 the spectators will receive a button that will include them in the lucky draws. APPLIANCES Livingroom Suites - Chairs Curios - Mattresses Card Table Sets Entertainment Centres at least.... NATIONAL VG 1 1 % | 1 Year Annual Interest 10% % 5 Year Annual Rates Subject to Change without Notice IF YOUR AD WAS HERE Over 20,000 people could have read It this week. 25 SUPER SPECIAL! Kitchen Suites SUPER VALUE! CELLULAR PHONES '399* MUST BE ACTIVATED AT TIME OF SALE NEVER BEFORE PRICED THIS LOW Refrigerators - Ranges T.V. - Washers - Dryers Dishwashers - Humidifiers Microwave Ovens 15 That's a lot of potential customers for your business. For Advertising Made Easy call the PORT PERRY STAR 985-7383 your choice House or Howaro