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I mmne___ .mm . 'WIrPIÂ¥Yl42l% Rg o N Ã' EM3ER 11,' 1987, PAGE 23 Meeting held for Kurz expansion Reflections of a Golden Age By MABEL M. McCABE As I write these memories are flooding back of World War II. l'm sure many of us remember the first one too. Those "wars to end all war" fell far short of their goals. The world today is filled with the sound of guns firing and missiles exploding. Many of the victims are innocent civilians and small children. There is no honor left in the profession of the military. But there was once upon a time. Let your mind drift back to 1914-1917 and recall all the wonderful young men who offered them- selves so selflessly on the altar of sacrifice. I can see before me now the pictures of the carnage the Toronto Star ran on its pages shortly before the second war broke out. Suddenly the horror of it all became clear to one who had only heard stories of the in- credible losses. I was born in the closing years of that confict. My parents spoke with sadness of the many friends who had perished. I did not realize the devastation of those battlefields until viewing those pic- tures. On Oct. 31, the Toronto Star ran an article about the dreadful con- ditions under which those young men fought. Can you imagine sinking to your death in mud? That is what happened to many. The names of Passchendale and Ypres will long linger in the minds of any who are still with us. I believe it is time to stand up and really honor all the boys who were left " Over There." The mothers, wives, children and families should be treated in a generous fashion even to this day. Strange things happen between the recruitment and the pension. those who sent the men are the one who quibble about how much they are worth in dollars and cents. These veterans did not ask how much they would receive 'IF THEY CAME HOME.' They served to the best of their ability. Now there are many who have survived under the most trying circumstances and the powers that we feel it necessary to show them as little understanding as possible. The vets of all wars should be honored and justly treated Many of their problems stem from their stint in the armed forces and as such should be addressed with a living pension that is not taxable They have paid their dues and more just by going into the hell-holes of all those wars. Everyone is worried about budget deficits at this time but these men made it possible for the present government to enjoy all the perks they vote for themselves. It's time to share the wealth without making them feel that they are taking charity or asking for something they do not deserve. Many are in the evening of their lives and should be allowed to live with dignity and enough to eat. They served all of us with dignity and under horrible conditions. Let us show them that we appreciate their efforts. Never let ourselves forget the ones who did not return and make those who did realize we are honored and proud to have had them cary our banners Lest we forget. A second public meeting was held last week for a proposed ex- pansion of Kurz Foods Ine. meatE processing plant in Myrtle Station, west of Highway 7-12. The plant expansion, to 18,040 sq. ft. from the existing 7,266 sq. ft., will permit more space for washrooms and storage, as1 Myrtie news Sunday school under Margaret. Stevens is available at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. During the absence of Rev. MacRury Nov. 1, Fred Walker who served the community previously. was guest speaker. Myrtle people enjoyed renewing the association. The 4-H Club of Myrtle has been successful in gaining honors again. Janet Stachow received acclaim for having completed six projects and Anne Parrinder will receive honors on awards night. Brooklin United Church news Dr. Allan Stocks, chairman of the membership committee, welcomed many visitors to the service on Oct. 18, "Bring a Friend Sunday."'One verse of the women's chorus "lt's a Long Road to Freedom" was about friendship and Mr. Lacey'ndsermon title was "That's What Friends are for." Bruce Mackey presented the Mackey memorial window in memory of Charles and Lihla Mackey. He explained that the windowhad been in Kinsale United Church and sincethat church was torn down it had been stored in Greenwood United Church. Mr. Lacey accepted the window on behalf of the congregation and dedicated it. The beef dinner on Oct. 21 was a great success. About 650 people at- tended and profit was $3,191. The IGA store sold the meat and the Brooklin Bakery roasted the delicious beef so it was a real com- munity effort. I favor of rural post offices By EMILY PARE The phasing out of rural post of- fices in Canada would just take away another service from small communities, says a 30-year resident of the Ashburn area which could be someday affected by the Canada Post plan. "It would be very inconvenient for everyone in the area," says' Margaret Davis of the removal of postal services from Moyra Grif- fin's general store. She notes that the post office is a community meeting place for residents to talk about matters out- side the community as well as hap- penings within the community. "We don't just gossip, we discuss important matters that concern evervone," says Davis. Another Ashburn resident Jean Achmatowicz, board vice chairman at Whitby Psychiatric Hospital, is concerned about the effect of the Ashburn post office closing on seniors. "Many seniors depend on the postal office for not just their mail, but for social activity," she says. "The rural post offices give the personal touch that makes them unique," says Davis. And she notes that they form a historical part of the.community. "It is authentie, traditional and it's a wonderful feeling of the com- munity," she says. Achamatowicz fears for the postal owners who may eventaully be blamed for the phasing out of the rural postal, because they can't keep the offices forever. Griffen had stated in a previous nterview, when the closings were first proposed, that it was "the worst thing that could happen.'h Sne now says she was tuiu oy Canada Post that it would be un- wise to make any further commen- ts. But Connie Reid of the publie relations department at Canada Post denied that claim. "There is no reason to do that, or to imply that we would tell the postal owners not to say anything," said Reid. Reid also explained that when the rural post office operator quits or retires, then plans would be made to either find another store or business to take over the post of- fice, or supermail boxes would be introduced to the community. H.L. Johnson, president of the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association, also op- poses the closing of rural post of- fices. "Rural Canadians do not expect to receive all the benefits enjoyed by city residents,"- he said. "However, they pay the same federal taxes as do their counter- parts in the cities. The postal system is on federal service used by all Canadians. Is it asking too much to insist that this one service be maintained as a public service in rural Canada?" Bottle drive on Saturday Brooklin district brownies, guides and pathfinders will be holding a bottle drive on Saturday, Nov. 21 beginning at 9 a.m. The area to be covered is Brooklin and Macedonia Village. Any type of returnable bottle is acceptable. Bottles may be dropped off at 41 Mitchell Ave. if more convenient. For more information call Donna Kahn at 655-8760. Just N. of Taunton Rd., Whitby, lies a 100' x 270'lot with mature trees. A huge park is across the road. Tidy 2 Bdrm. Bungalow is included and may be rented or lived in while designing your dream home. $149,900. For viewing call: Brian or Jackie Wright 655-3309 or Res: 655-8930 required by the Ministry of Labor. The sausage kitchen itself will not expand, said owner Karl Kurz. Marg Stevens, who lives directly north of the property, was the only nearby resident to comment at the meeting. She said the expansion would improve the building and the property. The second public meeting was scheduled after the Town's plan- ning department learned that some adjacent residents were not ad- vised of the first public meeting on June 29. In à July letter to planning depar- tment, Florence and Edward Mason objected to the expansion. They stated that Kurz has twice "not lived up to bylaw standards" and the expansion would increase BURNS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ASHBURN PRESENTS "TH E TORCHM EN" A gospel group from St.Catherines. Sunday November 15TH 7:3Opm. Social time to follow ALL WELCOME. traffic problems and smells. They also asked why an in- dustrial park is allowed in a residential area, noting that the operation can "jeopardize the value of all adjacent properties. Stevens said there were "some smells" from the plant but "nothing too offensive." She added that she and Kurz had previously been able to -work nut-differen- ces. - Kurz received approval from Whitby council, and later from the Ontario Municipal Board, in 1984 for a rezoning application to permit the use of the sausage kitchen, which now employs 17 people. A planning recoCiumendation will be made after further comments are received. 19 Cassels Rd. East, Brooklin Rev. E. Frazer Lacey, B.A. B.D. SUNDAY WORSHIP & CHURCH SCHOOL - 11 A.M. NURSERY CARE AVAILABLE ALL WELICOME CIIURCII OFFICE: 655-4141 qlý i