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10 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 15, 1992 Lelfters to the editor Volunteers needed for Cubs To the Editor: As we approach the begin- ning of a new Scouting year, it will be unfortunate that the 1st Scugog Scouting Group cannot offer a Cub program due to the lack of interested adults willing to give their time as leaders. Fortunately, we will be able to carry on with a small colony due to the efforts of two parents. Our Scout section is continu- ing to grow with two leaders who are returning again. Where are the dedicated people like that? Volunteers are a rare breed. Many people want their child to a member of a community group or organization and yet so few are willing to give some- thing in return. We all work, ei- ther in or outside the home and yet we are able to find the time to become involved. And as al- ways, the load rests on the shoulders of the few and these few continually increase their load, doing their best to make sure thereis a program. Board looking for input in fair's event schedule To the Editor: The Board of Directors of the Port Perry Agricultural Society wish to thank our community for helping to celebrate the Port Perry Fair. We were blessed with the best weekend of the summer of 1992. It was a great pleasure to have so many people come and enjoy the weekend with us, to visit with friends, to indulge our appetites on "Fair Food", to daz- zle the kids with the "Terrors of the Midway", to marvel at the crafts and cooking, and to touch our agricultural roots in the horse and cattle shows. Soap in well To the Editor: "I am writing this letter as a warning to the residents of Cae- sarea. We have in our midst what I consider a very sick minded person. Let me explain. A neighbor of ours, who is 76 years old, went down to enjoy the Annual Corn Roast at the beach on August 31. While he was absent from his home, this sick individual poured soap down his well. This well sup- plies three homes and families with water. In my estimation you are treading on thin ice when you foul someone's water. We have our suspicions who the alleged perpetrator is but no proof. I want them to be aware that we will be watching them for any further misdeeds. Don McGinnis, Caesarea \ \\ WN \\\ \\\\ \ [IRAN nn | : \ LH ju W nu Wy | n my gaat The entertainment of the Step In Time Cloggers, the Golden Slippers, and the Fid- dlers was well attended and we hope much appreciated by you. The children's events appeared to be very popular and we hope they helped to make the fair what it must be -- a family- oriented fun event. As President of the Agricultu- ral Society I have had the privi- lege of helping our remarkable Board of Directors. These men and women gave extravagantly of their time and resourses to make the fair happen. I am humbled by their dedication and effort. From the community I have one request: Please take the time to respond to the question- naire that we have created else- where in the Port Perry Star. Your suggestions and advice will be carefully considered in the plan for the future fairs. Who knows you may win $25 in our draw for the contributors to our suggestion request. Be assured that the funds raised by the Agricultural Soci- ety are being used to improve the Fairgrounds and maintain the grounds for your use. We have had a tremendous re- sponse to the baseball diamond and wish to continue to improve the Fairgrounds for the commu- nity. Your use of the Fair- grounds will help to insure its future. Thank you, Dr. W. Cohoon, President, Port Perry Agricultural Society Cold weather's on its way and Cracked windshields run easily when your car heater is on. Port Perry Auto Glass technicians use an incredible new process to repair windshield stone chips. And your insurance company will waive your deductible on stone repairs to keep insurance costs down. I suppose if Scouting offered to pay a wage, we would have leaders beyond what the eyes can see. Would this make it worth their while then? But, al- most guaranteed, we would not have good leadership because those are the people that are in it for the'wrong reasons. Lord Baden Powell once said, "Scouting is a game, not a sci- ence." Many young men and women are put off leadership by the fear that they have got to be a Baden Powell and capable of teaching their boys all the de- tails for the different Badge tests; whereas their job is to en- thuse the boys to get experts to teach them. Too often we hear, "some- thing needs to be done to get the youth off the street." We are try- ing by offering Scouting pro- grams but these will only suc- ceed if we have people to lead the way. Please consider the value you could be to the Scout- ing program, and the excite- ment and joy you will give to the boys because there will be a pro- gram for them. Please call 985-3033 or 985- 9039 for more information. (If anyone has a beaver, cub, or scout uniform in good condition and could be interested in sell- ing it, please call 985-3598 or 985-9039.) 1st Scugog Group Committee Post office maintenance a disgrace To the Editor: Re: The Blackstock Post Of- fice Building Canada Post certainly didn't waste any time after making the decision to rflove the Black- stock Post Office from the build- ing on Old Scugog Road to a re- tail outlet. It's too bad they couldn't be in as big a sweat to keep the grass cut and the weeds down. The place looks a disgrace! If they are planning to sell, or rent this building out, so we won't have a vacant derelict in town, this certainly is not the way todoit. [Leanne Lang, Blackstock, Ont. ORT PERRY auto glass & trim id, 085-8507 Port Perry 668-2003 Whitby 1 139 Water Street & Mobile Service (iii wianAM Arm are hin Guaranteeaworkmar lls) HITBY AUTO GLASS specialists ltd. 411 Dundas Street, E. Whitby The Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada will be at Fall Har- vest Days at the Scugog Shores Museum Village Sept. 19-20. Fall Harvest Days is this weekend Autumn is here, and to wel- come the season, the Scugog Shores Museum Village is host- ing its 4th Annual Fall Harvest Days. The event will feature many time-honored traditions such as candle dipping, basket weaving, butter making, and woodcarv- ing. Of course, there will be fresh pressed apple cider, old fash- ioned wagon rides, and the chance to make your own corn husk doll. Fall Harvest Days marks the end of the 125-day Beard and Handlebar Moustache Growing Contest. Participants will be judged at 2 p.m. in the catego- ries of best handlebar mous- tache, most money raised, long- est, most luxurious, most unique and best groomed beards. Back by popular demand is the Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada. Members of the Militia will demonstrate camp- ing techniques used in the year 1812, including period cooking. 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