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20 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 17, 1991 'Za "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice " Atlantic no barrier for these friends like 2b 75im Page § Mrs. Ashdown tells about "We sit and talk for hours." the time they were both May Queens -- "she was Queen For- get-Me-Not and I was Queen Tulip," she says, describing the flowers they wore in their hair and the fancy dresses. "Do you remember the dan- delion tea we had at elevenses instead of milk?" she asks. "It was bloody awful!" The two friends laugh and ing conversation turns to Can- ada. "Lake Scugog reminds me of Lake Windermere in the Lake District," says Mrs. Ashdown. "It's so peaceful and calm and restful." The Wilkinsons have taken her on several boat rides, and hope to accompany her to To- ronto on Thursday night to see one of their sons play in a band. She's been shopping in Port Perry and Lindsay several Mrs. Wilkinson moved to Caesarea six years ago with her husband Ron, who also is from England. His sister, who he hadn't seen in 46 years, also visited this summer. The two friends love to trade stories about their school days and old friends and places. Mrs. Ashdown teases Mrs. Wilkinson about the time the elastic went in her drawers and they fell down around her knees. "Do you remember the time the cat had kittens in the cup- board?" asks Mrs. Wilkinson. The Port Perry Star for the past times, and a neighbor has of- fered to drive her to Cullen 125 years Gardens. "The Tradition Continues" Before she returns to Eng- land, the friends hope to drive out to Fenelon Falls and the Muskoka district to see the fall leaves. "I have to see the leaves change color before I leave," says Mrs. Ashdown. The Wilkinson's neighbors have been especially friendly to her, she says. "Every evening we are invit- ed out, and we have sing- alongs around the piano," she says. "Their friends all have musical instruments, and they always ask me to entertain them. I tell you, it's good for my ego!" Mrs. Ashdown is a busy pia- nist in England, accompanying two operatic societies and re- hearsing frequently. "You only get out of life what you put into it," she says, add- ing that she plans to save mon- ey so she can come to visit again. "I wish she would stay here," says Mrs. Wilkinson. "I'd like to go back [to England] for a visit, but I don't want to live there." "Canada is my home now." Don't Let Substance Abuse Destroy Your Family! Kid's may be picking up more than you realize. Ark J 1 =z hb 5 > " . Mary Wilkinson (left) of Caesarea has been reunited with Enid Ashdown, a school friend from England. They have 56 years of news and reminiscing to catch up on. Man identified in fiery crash The victim of a single vehicle accident in Blackstock on Sept. 6, has been identified as a Port Perryman. . According to Durham Re- gional Police, Cyril Fancy, 35, of Simcoe Street in Port Perry was killed when his vehicle travelling on Mount Joy Road, two miles east of Regional Road 57, travelled into the north ditch and burst into flames. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. We want YOU to get involved while there is still time. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | The Star encourages our readers to make use of the letters to_ the editor column to. express their opinions and vi ints on just about any subject, as we feel a lively letters column helps make a better community newspaper. We insist, however, that all latter writers sign their name. Sorry, no anonymous létters will be printed. = STYLES, COLORS Hee =N=ENe= 2512 ~Colortron ALL VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOW AVAILABLE IN: +Traditional White «Oxford Blue +Avocado Green <Sandslone Dove Grey Deep Bronze Almond «Choose casement, double hung, side shdar or hall-round styles, each custom cralied fo fit your window replacement project. Easy-1o-clean *No maintenance @ Regist ed badom uk of Dashwood Industies Limited™ Trademark pending RSH 1200 Phillip Murray Ave., Oshawa, 436-1344 550 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, 745-2223 Learn the facts about drugs so you can help your child say no. a' open 24 hours Li Donuts ®