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rr RA PRIN Ri 0 i --_-- bo i ir -- » ad aud J Remember these two? That's Rachael Kroonenberg on the left, and Mathew Hvidsten on the right. This picture was taken for last year's Valentine's Day issue, and at the time, Rachael had to do a little convincing in order to win shy Mathew"s attentions. The chocolate bribe helped. Last year Mathew didn't think too much of being kissed but this year he was all for it, and even went so far as geivering on impromptu hug to Rachael after the photography session was Hopefully, the Star will continue to take a picture of the happy cou- ple for years to come. Who knows, maybe after 20 years we'll be seeing a wedding photo! " """Never. Not a This Valentine's Day, no chocolate bribes were needed. Both babies (Rachael is 2, and Mathew is almost 2) have come out of their shell quite a bit and are already beginning to figure Valentines Day means 4 ly adopted. PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues., February 10, 1987 -- 9 For Racheal and Matt, love at second sight out a little about the opposite sex. Just to be on the safe side, however, Mathew was armed with flowers and a teddy bear, which Rachael prompt- mushiness for everybody Mushy is always in the heart of the beholder. B To some people, mushy is what dry dog food becomes after soaking too long in hot water. To others, mushy is calling loved ones baby- kins, sweetie, honey and dumpling. "Bul to almost everybody, mushy is how people turn on February 14th, Valentine's Day, a special 24 hours set aside for romance. Just for fun, the Star asked a few folks around town 'What is the mushiest thing that's ever happen- ed to you on Valentine's Day?" Star editor John B. McClelland, poor soul, said, 'Nothing ever hap- pened to me." . No one ever gave you flowers, took you out for dinner, bought you 'chocolates in a silly foil heart- shaped box"? that I can remember." And sticking with the Star for a moment, publisher Peter Hvidsten has fared a little better. Peter and wife Nancy were mar- ried on Valentine's Day "It seemed like a neat thing to do." Peter admitted, but wouldn't elaborate y Other thap that, Pete says Valen- tine's Day has never meant a great deal to him. Before, it was basical- ly just another day. Now, he says, "It's my anniversary. How can | forget that?" And speaking of marriages and Valentines. rumour has it that a cer- tain Township employee and a cer- tain insurance company employee will tie the knot this Valentine's Day. Way to go, guys, and congratulations. While not everyone gets hitched on February 14th, most people celebrate one way or another. Durham Board of Education trustee Debbie Tredway and her husband have always made a big deal about Valentine's Day. But Debbie's mushiest moment came a few years ago when "I was treated. to a candle-lit dinner for two. In my own living room!" | Apparently Mr. Tredway went all out for the occasion by concocting a fancy fondue, complete with salad and sparkling wine. Scugog Memorial Library Jibrarian Judy MacColl has also en- joyed a few intimate dinners in her long-time marriage, but her hus: band usually takes her out for a quiet dinner. She can't recall any especially mushy moments "If he did, 1 forgot," but he always remembers to send a card, "and I'm sure he's sent me flowers in the past." oo "He never forgets Valentirie's Day, though, she said Larry Mabley, asked what his mushiest Valentine's Day was p "By golly," he grinned, "I've been married 31 years. Let me think hack!" manager of' Scugog Hydro, laughed when he was After a moment's thought, he said, "Last year my wife thaught she'd surprise me and she bought me flowers. I didn't know she had and I'd bought HER flowers. It was surprising because it's something we rarely do." } Mayor Jerry Taylor, a very busy man, still finds a way to com- memorate Valentine's Day, though it's usually not anything fancy. "We 'don't do anything earth- shattering,' he confessed. *'I'm sure there are couples who get a lot more enthused (about Valentine's Day) But, he adds, "We always acknowledge it somehow." Well, Valentine's Day is just a few short days away, but there's still lots of time to plan something special for your lamb-chop, baby- cakes or sweetie-pie How about a serenade of old Max Bygrave tunes to his or her bedroom window while you stand firmly planted in a snow bank? How about a walk in the moonlight across beautiful. frozen Lake Scugog" ( Beware of snowmabiles, all terrain vehicles and cross-country skiers) Or how about a homemade Valen tine like the kind you used to make in public school, complete with spill ed mucillage, stick people and a big, crudely written, i luv u? As you can see, it doesn't cost much to make a big impression. And if all else fails, well, there's always Hallmark