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sh OSU Letters Passionate support for SADD Dear Sir: Congratulations to the people who made the SADD information meeting such a success. They were well organized, well informed, and their enthusiasm was infectious. Please allow me a few lines to ex- plain why I passionately support what they are doing. Drinking and driving is a major problem in rural communities. Seventy percent of all severly in- jured patients who arrive at Sun- nybrook Trauma Unit come from a radius just north of Toronto. This scene is repeated each Fri- day and Saturday night. A young person arrives with major injuries, variations on involvement of chest and abdomen, head and spinal cord, usually following some combination of alcohol and automobile. Sometimes the patient is an inno- cent victim or passenger. Often the accompanying report indicates how many died at the scene. Chest and abdominal injuries are critical, requiring immediate in- tervention, followed by months of healing. Brain injury is devastating, sometimes permanent, sometimes For the special person on your list . A Gift Certificate to Dine 2 EMIEL"S PLACE 2% In Dovontown Port Perry with some return of function and personality. There are no absolute predictions here. Spinal cord injury, indicated by loss of sensation and movement below a certain level falls into two categories. Parapaligia, interrupted function below the waist and quadrapalegia, no function below the neck or shoulders. With these injuries the most or- dinary and intimate of bodily func- tions must be controlled by others. Anger, frustration and depression are paramount. Tubes and support apparatus protrude from and in- vade every body orifice. The Emergency and Intensive Care waiting rooms fill with disbelieving family and friends. Their pain and anxiety is felt by all. Day after day they wait with expec- tation, hoping for change, while slowly realizing the full extent of in- jury. Many young people die. For those who live, the dreams of in- dependence die. This story continues week after week, so does the pain. Port Perry High School Students PORT PERRY HIGH SCHOOL -- and -- R.H. CORNISH PUBLIC SCHOOL proudly present the 10th Annual Christmas Concert featuring the SENIOR WIND ENSEMBLE, JAZZMERIZE, P.P.H.S. GIRLS" ENSEMBLE and the R.H. CORNISH BAND & CHOIR WED., DECEMBER 18th ... 7:30 p.m. PORT PERRY HIGH SCHOOL Admission: Adults $2.00, Students & Seniors $1.00 ($5.00 limit per family) May each day of this special festive season be filled with magical moments, friendship and love as we take this moment to extend our special thanks and best wishes to you and yours for a safe and happy Christmas Please use extra care while driving this holiday!' ( A DENNIS alm 268 Queen St Port Perry Tr _ / | have taken a stand They Care We should all live by their example Sincerely, Judith Radford, Port Perry, Reg. Nurse, Regional Trauma Unit, Sunnybrook. «" PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, December 17, 1985 -- 19 ARCHITECTURAL EFFECTS w =| ---- me COMPLETE DRAFTING SERVICES -- including © CUSTOM HOUSE PLANS - BROCHURE LAYOUTS CUSTOM HOUSE PLANS Off-Season Rates Available. BRENDON EATLY * ADDITIONS " RENDERINGS (416) 571-2438 Atter 6 P M Big Selection STEREO |& TV | STORAGE UNIT » KITCHEN AID WESTINGHOUSE MOFFAT v FRIGIDAIRE All Items Subject to Prior Sale ac Ci Combination 2 in 1 MICROWAVE / CONVECTION OVEN... IY SHARP CAROSEL COOKING RCA - ELECTROHOME Colour T.V.'s - V.C.R.'s At Christmas Clear-out Prices! DISHWASHERS DISCOUNTS =, afte Fis" 5 he hristmas * STARTS TODAY! -- EVERY DEPARTMENT -- FURNITURE - T.V. - APPLIANCES Radio fhaek AUTHORIZED DEALER J Re fa Tl | da (3 TI wy EI UR The J 3 x ! a ho : Lf } : bo TORRE | AES fA Ye Fgh Flesy sar Ad a BL adit at ; SAVE 10% to 40% ei. Livingroom - Kitchen - Bedroom Suites EVERY CHAIR SPECIALLY PRICED FOR Recliners Rockers' CHRISTMAS Swivels Tub GIVING Decorator PLUS .. FREE GIFT with PURCHASE oo lp ---- BIG RADIO SHACK Big CHRISTMAS Clearance Toys Games | V.C.R.'s Radios Stereos '469.95 72 PERRY - 985-22 RT aye FREE Delivery 241 Queen Street - PO { {