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Between You and Me By RUTH COLES Some men see things as they are and say why? I dream things that never were and say why not? Robert F. Kennedy The above is my favourite quote and one I read every day. I find it inspiring and it makes you feel there is always hope. When this column goes to print it will be several days after Christmas. As we move on to New Years thoughts may turn to holiday time the following year. Today the snow is falling, there is frost in the air, happy faces and voices everywhere. How much more pleasant for sales staff who often it seems have to deal with complaining, grumpy people. As I have mentioned this year we have gone in for small Christmas trees and as we enjoy them we feel others might too, next year. The sales will be on af- ter the holidays and a great time to collect small trees and all that goes with them. When the family are young, a large real live tree is the order of the day, but in time as everyone grows up the need is not as great. Our only young grandchild is seven and she has the magie of a proper Christmas tree at home. For anyone who is bedridder or constantly in a wheel chair or in a tiny apartment, a small tree might be the answer. Easy and fun to decorate with tiny lights and leftovers from days gone by. When one dispenseswith a big tree something has to be done with thé ornaments and giving or throwing away is not always the answer. Most of these things hold memories of days long gone, special baubles bought by the children or passed from one generation to another. So this is what we have been having fun with lately, five trees of varying sizes. The largest one in the living room stands on a table 20" high, white with rose coloured lights, tiny lights of all colours too and all the decorations are pink or rose. Four feet six in all and covered with angel hair. The next one is 32" high and stands in a large green wine bottle, a great way to hold it steady. The tree is green with red and yellow lights made to look like flowers and red and goldy ornaments pushed in between the branches. A few rather realistic deer heads, beige in colour, peer out from deep within the tree. This too is on a table, a nest of tables to be exact. The baby of them all is 12" high, brown with gold sprayed on it and decked out with one string of tiny coloured lights and nothing else. This tree costs $3.49 on sale at Weall and Cullens about a month ago. We have never liked flashing lights unless they are the smallest lights and maybe only one flasher. Upstairs a shocking pink tree bought on sale this summer at a greatly reduced price in 90 degree temperature far from Whitby. On a table too, this tree is covered with pink ornaments and tiny lights all of which are reflected in a mirror. Mirrors near Kiw anis Music Festival The Directors of the Oshawa Kiwanis Music Festival are pleased to announce that the 1984 Festival will be held from April 9 to April 19 inclusive. Mr. Bud Moore is the new chairman for the 1984 program. Copies of the 1984 Syllabus have gone out in the mail to interested parties and there are copies available from Mrs. June Moore, Secretary, 723-3795 or from the following local area music stores: Alto Music, Simcoe St. S.; Walter's Music, Oshawa Centre; Wilson & Lee, Simcoe St. N.; Mall Music, King St. W.; Thomas House of Music, Dundas St. E.; Whitby; and Marios Music Media, Kingston Rd. W., Pickering. Class 127, Jazz Choir, has been added to the Choir Section of the Syllabus. This is an open class for two con- trasting selections of competitor's own choice. a tree are a great asset and give you double or triple pleasure. Sometimes we sit down on two pink chairs and renew our energy before starting a new task. Talking of energy, we have written about pine trees and the energy they give off. This is why there are so many pictures of Indians either leaning against a pine tree or sitting at the base on the ground. I think white pines are the most beneficial and many a time we have had friends who have been ill, sit under ours and feel refreshed. A few more ideas for anyone thinking of such a present for next year and maybe hunting for sales before this season is over. How about a basket filled with lights in the centre, in our case icicle lights tied together and set in a small jar or glass. Around this tree branches, small and slender either coloured or natural. We have three partridges, a mother, father and baby per- ched atop while pink pears and apples fall from the branches. Anything else left over can go into the basket too and drape down over the sides. Angel hair adds to the picture and looks like clouds. This basket can hang from the ceiling or sit on a table. Ours, hanging by a shell hanger, fell to the floor with a great crash but there was little damage done and fixed up it sits on the floor under the tree. Do you remember those huge green bottles which could be picked up for a song or next to nothing? Now they cost a lot and are very hard to find. If you have unlimited amounts of patience and are not given to great amounts of swearing try decorating one and it will give you or anyone a great deal of pleasure. Take a coat hanger, bend it to any desired shape and lower everything down in. First of all small lights and then anything. Small angels floating PERKINS PAINT (DODD & SOUTER) WALLPAPER SALE STARTS JANUARY 12th SAVE SELECT PATTERNS NOW FOR DEUVERY AFTER JANUARY 12TH Whitby Ajax 107 Byron St. S. Ajax Plaza 668-5862 683-1660 llidser Jale [eguar priced quaifyly Íit ana' ?'nier t Îvoe ]?edauced 30% Iv 50% (<edeled ilems redueed/urixer <We Å40fd Iwo sa/es a ylear, don 'l miss Às ofporlunily /or woriÅwui/e savin9s on quafdl, mere andse. 406 Dundas Street West, Whitby 666-1161 Opposite New Library Open dally to 6 p.m., Thursday & Friday to 9 p.m. nI//.ad0L/e las/eo preseniedsvilÀ a louc o/e/ia. WHITBY FR EE PRESS. WEDNESDAYJANUARY 4, 1984, PAGE 5 about, birds and such. On the bottom smau trees or bushes, tiny animals; above anything that flies. It's surprising what you can buy, small gold spiders and such. If you are an impatient soul don't try it as it will drive you mad because it takes a steady hand and a quite mind. However, as a finished product it will make someone happy. Angel hair close to the top or even everywhere gives it an etheral appearance and a softness. Any large bottle could be used even a clear one. This can be stored and kept from year to year. Now on to last minute chores. Our wish is one of contentment to all and good health. Peace in our hearts and goodwill to all men. BRIAN DEEGAN DENTURE THERAPY CilMC HARWOOD AVENUE SOUT1N AJAX, ONTARIO 683-6074 C.P. MESHER JEWELLER seniors & Students 15% off I with this coupon 638-2a2 I 109 Dundas St. w. I Whitby ontfil! your fr eezer s on its way Property Owners and Tenants in the Town of Pickering Your Municipality is Being Reassessed Your New Assessment In response to a request from your municipal council, all properties will be reassessed under the Section 63 Program. The Section 63 Reassessment Program is designed to equalize assessments within property classes, based on 1980 market value. Mailing of Assessment Notices 1983 Assessment Notices will be mailed to all property owners and tenants. The assessed value shown on your Notice will be used for the calculation of your 1984 municipal and school taxes. A full explanation of the Section 63 Reassessment Program, appeal procedures and a timetable for Open Houses in your area can be found in the Information Insert which accompanies your new Assessment Notice. Open House Sessions Will Answer Questions Open House sessions have been planned at convenient times and locations in your municipality to afford you the opportunity to review your assessment with staff of the Regional Assessment Office. Assessment staff will be pleased to explain the basis of your property assessment and are authorized to amend all data (school support, assess- ment, etc.) on your Notice. You are encouraged to take advantage of this service. Rolls Available For Review The Assessment Roll will be available for review at your local municipal office during regular business hours, begin- ning February 15th, 1984. If You Wish To Appeal If you believe you have been improperly assessed in any way, you may file a formai complaint with the Assessment Review Board. The final date for filing an appeal is March 7th,1984. Information on appeal proce- dures is provided on the back of your Assessment Notice and in the Information Insert. Schedule of Open Houses MUNICIPAL OFFICE, 1710 KINGSTON ROAD, PICKERING, ONTARIO Council Chambprs Wednesday, January 18,1984, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19,1984, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, January 20,1984, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 1984, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ontario Ministry of Revenue W.H. Parnell, MIMA Regional Assessment Commissioner Durham Regional Assessment Office 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario 'Telephone: 668-9351 Zenith no. 67140 ~1