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p-- SE OI ec (RA nS RE GE as "A Family Tradition for 127 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 25,1994 - 7 Letters to the editor ---------- ------ Who protects those who protect? From Page 6 serves humanity daily, sacnfic- ing their safety for our protec- tion is often second guessed, criticized, harassed, abused, disrespected, one's honest efforts have been met time and time again with criticism, harshness, or neglect one may desire not to try their best. I direct this next comment to our emergency forces: In mo- ments that test your gentleness and nobility remember that we live in a world which, in many of its aspects, is far from gentle. Know with confidence and assu- rance that you have the capaci- ty and the ability to do your job and do it the best way you know how. I respect and appreciate the contribution and commit- ment you are making to our community. Thank you. I have a lot of respect for people who put their necks on the line. We are greatly influenced by our environment, and our con- cept of self and others are shaped by the education re- ceived at home, at school, and in the community. Our responsib- lities vary and lie on several lev- els, making our role an impor- tant one. While we are spending so much energy and effort in condemning the actions of the police officers, 1 suggest that you take a moment to review your own individual responsi- bility for the trouble and vio- lence so common in our daily lives. It is so easy to point a fin- ger and lay blame. It seems to always be someone else's fault for this happening and for that problem. If we spent as much time and resources on correct- ing the problems, addressing Be cautious on Nonquon To the Editor: Recently my family and I lost our dog Max, in a snowmobile accident. Fortunately the driv- er was not hurt and was kind enough to stay with me until my husband arrived and helped me take Max home. We live on the Nonquon River in Robinglade Estates. Since then I have had many calls from friends and neighbors telling me how sorry they were to hear about our dog and how dangerous our river has become. During the winter months the river 1s used by skaters, cross-country skiers, walkers, children, pets and snowmobil- ers. Everyone should be able to use and enjoy the river safely!. If we are to accomplish this we will have to work together. Skaters should stay on their rinks and if used at night have it well lit so it will be easily seen. Skiers and walkers should never go alone and wear clothing other than white so they can be seen. Our children should always be supervised by an adult or older child and our pets on a leash or in their own- ers presence. The snowmobilers must slow down and remember how unpredictable children and pets can be It is such a small thing to ask and could avoid so many acci- dents. We can do this if we all work together and make our river a safer and more enjoyable place to be. Sincerely, Kate MacDonald and judged. If the issues, and taking some re- sponsibility as we do in laying blame and judging each other we would have the necessary answers by now. The relation- ship between the community and its institutions is important. and necessary. It requires an active and conscious effort on the part of all parties involved. The purpose of justice is the ap- pearance of unity among peo- ple. We are a partofthe answer. There were a lot of concerns and issues I wanted to voice with this letter; however, I'm finding it extremely difficult to put the words together clearly. I have grown up around fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars. All of my life my parents were members of the local fire department and now my broth- er is a firefighter. It is with great pride I tell you this be- cause I know that my parents and brother would do anything to aid someone in need of protec- tion or assistance. Most of my family's friends are either po- lice officers. firefighters, or medical personnel. [ am hoping to follow in my family's foot- steps by becoming a trauma nurse, possibly a paramedic. The words I did find to say, well, they come from my heart be- cause | pictured all the police of- ficers, ambulance attendants, and firefighters | know as I typed this letter. [tis their faces and their hard work that in- spires me to write to the few people so ready to criticize. Not until you have experienced what our emergency forces have experienced in the line of duty can you even begin to criticize who they are and what they do. Who protects those that protect the community? Hopefully we will protect each other by mak- ing an active and conscious ef- fort to work together as a com- munity and respect the role each of us play within that com- munity. Respectfully, H. Boyd, Uxbridge, Ontario, Formerly of Port Perry Museum needs co-ordinator To the Editor: I would like to take this op- portunity to introduce myself to you. My name is Jenny Ooste- rholt and I am a second year Durham College student en- roled in the Public Relations Program. My placement this year is at the Scugog Shores Historical Museum. My first and most important task at the museum is to recruit a "volunteer co-ordinator" from the wonderful volunteers at the museum. Filling this position would be a great asset to the museum. The roll of the co- ordinator would be: First, to keep a communication line open with the other volunteers re: ac- tivities and special events. Sec- ond, set up a schedule of who can participate in what events. No one is expected to attend everything. And thirdly, keep in touch with the curator on the volunteer needs. I hope that you would consid- er this opportunity to become the volunteer co-ordinatcr for our community's museum, and realize you will not be on your own. I will try to help you as much as I can. I would hke to hear from past, present and fu- ture volunteers. To learn more about this position call the mu- seum or come and join us on Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the tea room at the museum. It is their "show and tell" meeting. So bring something to show and tell or just come and listen. Eve- ryone is welcome. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at the museum for giving me the chance to practice public re- lations. Especially Kim Harper, Paul Arculus, Art Richardson and the board of directors for listening to my ideas and giving me guidance. They are great people and make me feel want- ed and of use to the museum. Thank you, Jennefer OQosterholt *I will be available at the mu- seum Thursday afternoons at 985-3589. 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