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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 21 Feb 1979, p. 14

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February_21. 1979 Education with Terry Hawkins "It's not fair". We've ail heard that statement many a time. Most of us have said it more than once too. I frequently hear young people refer to something as not fair. Somew'here they have the idea that everything should be fair. 0f cours.e it should, but in reality it just isn't so. Who ever said life is fair? It's not fair that somne people have poorer health than others - but it happens. It's not fair that sonne people are born with more intelligence' than others - but it hap- pens. It's not fair that some people are poor, or some people fail, or some people have a divorce, or some people get robbed or that buildings burn down or it rains on your birth- day, lots of things are not fair, but they happen. It wasn't fair that another driver slipped on the ice and bashed in the back fender of my car. It wasn't fair that I had to wait in the freezing ramn while the accident was investigated. It wasn't fair, but it happened., I arn sure that other driver feit that his bad luck wasn't' fair either. When unf air things happen to a person, l that person has an obligation, in my opinion to stand up for his rights, within reasonable limits. This is less true when it's "bad luck" that has been unfair to you and more true When someone is unjust in their dealing with you. In this case one should appeal for a fairer deal. However W'hen one gets unfair treatment you can't let it "eat you up. " If one actually expects life to be completely fair and resists each unfair act then that person is dooming himself to a life of anger, resentment and unhappiness. A per- son who suffers from these problems is surely not to be envied. It must in- deed be a dire unfair thing that would drive a person to bring these consequences upon himself. Not ahl apparently unfair things are in fact that unfair. True, an ear- thquake that destroys one's home and harms one's family is unfair and particularly so because it is com- pletely beyond one's control. An un- provoked attack by a mugger is equàlly unfair. However, somie ap- parently unfair things happen because we are careless,' thoughtless or even because we are unfair to others. For example, a student may think it unfair that other students won't be friends With him. That's surely unfair, but maybe it's because he teases everyone. A student may think it's unfair that he or she gets detentions for being late. However, was it fair for that student to create extra work for others, interrupt a teacher's lesson and disrupt his or her fellow students not only once but probably on a number of occasions. A student may feel that it's unfair that they can't write an examination makeup when they mîssed an exam because they got their timetable mixed up and arrived a day late. It is equally unf air to expeet others to "'bail" one out of their problems. In the case of people in these kind of situations, it's important to be of assistance to them, but W~e must not destroy the opportunity to have them learn one of life's important lessons. We do them an injustice if we don't let them face reasonable consequences for their actions. Dare we teach them that their teachers, parents or society in general will help them every time they create a problem for themselves? It would be a very unrealistic picture to paint for them. What chance does one have of get- ting a jb if they arrive a day late for the job interview? What chance of, going on your long planned vacation if you arrive an hour after the plane or ship departed? It may not seem fair to be left behind but that plane wihl be gone and no amount of w'ailing will bring it back. The fact that your car broke down on the way to the airport is unfair but of no con- sequence. The world would simply say "tough, you should have allowed more time. " Lif can be tough and at times it can be very unfair. We have to cope with that and teach our younig people to do the same. We also have to teach our young people the skills to take care of themselves so they can avoid situations which bring seemingly unfair consequences. Teaching these skills is no easy task but it is essential that it be doné because the alternative is t o allow a person to enter a frame of' mid-. where anger, resentment- and. self consuming bitterness prevail. Henry Buildall's Unique Way of Opening Fifth Store 1:W On Thursday evening, a large crowd was on hand for the officiai opening of Henry Buildall's fifth store in Aj*ax For he fnctinalargecrossutthat several earsago-was sedt etdown burned trees foloing a is astosfre at thei Courtice lcatin, was ued tcut a pee of wodratherW t ibn Taking part in the ceremony were, from left to right, Randy Henry, Regional ChaimaWatrBth Ajax store Manager Paul Hart, Terry Henry and Ajax Mayor Clark Mason. NESTI Mrs. Minnie Fisher of Caesarea entertained Betty Ringham, Caesarea, Ruth Davidge and Bernice Day- idge, Williamts Point to a Dessert Luncheon and a game of bridge on Friday last. The Borelians production, "The Second Time Aroundt' to bîe held in Town Hall, 1873, Port Perry, Feb. 22, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. promises to be very entertaining and well worth seeing. Emmy Cox, a lady with a,,good deal of stage and T.V. experience has a major part. Emmy gave her first performance at the age of three. We trust many from this area will be on hand to see it. Emmy Cox is one of our friends from the Caesarea area. We understand tickets are still available by contact- ing Port Perry Star or Irwin Smith Music Ltd.> CaesarleiE-qchre lub Pres. Let ( IvMacIntosh re- ports although the weather wasn't all that great, the Ladies Auxiliary had a much larger attendance at their euchre held Wednesday even- ing, Feb. l4th in the Com- munity Centre. Lt was a special party with a Valentine flavour - with a free draw for the occasion - the lucky winner being Collette Reader, Cae- sarea. Card wmnners this week were: lst - Margaret France, Scugog Point, 2nd - Betty Ringham, Caesarea, and low score - Ron Forsyth, Caesar- *ea. We hope next week will be a "terrifie" evéning for those who enjoy a friendly game of cards with fine weather pre-' vailing. Nestleton Recreation Club The regular mûonthly meet- ing was held in Nestleton Community Centre Wednes- day evening last. Chairman Robt. Mairs presiding. Regular business was trans- acted and main points dis- cussed were as follows. Fi- nancial statement was pre- sented and it was interesting to note that returas from the New* Yearts Eve dance reach- ed the $1,000.00 mark after expenses were paid. The' monthly Bingo will be held Thurs., Feb. 22nd at the Community Centre, an even- ing of fun and fellowshîp for all. Secretary John Goss an- nounced that a "German Spring Fest '79"~ wil be held April 7th at the Centre,' featuring a German band, entertainment and authentic German food. It would appear to be a most interesting- and exciting evening in every way - fine food, entertaining folk from our own community and the Centre a wonderful setting for this "gala"' event! The Recreation Club would appreciate suggestions re - this well equipped Hall for future events. It's always good to see a community develop and prosper and reap the benefits from a modemn up-to- date Hall such as this. A dance floor second to none, the kitchen excellent for serving any type of food, good washroom facilities, aIl in all what more could one want to banish those winter blues? 1 showing marked improve- On Tuesday afternoon the ment, hie is now able to dress ladies met and held their .1E T O N himself. Sunday visitors with United Church Women's Unit 0f Interest to Nestleton' Folk Bruce at the Nursing Home II February meeting at Mr. Mr. Win. Steele, a former were Mr. Allan Irvine, R.R. and Mrs. M. McAlllster's. resident of Nestieton, now Bowmanville and Mr. and Mrs. McAlllster, president, living with his daughter Mar- Mrs. Jack Gibson of Paîgrove. presided Mrs. Ken Trew had garet in Australia will be 87 Mrs. Heaslip had dinner with the devotion in the form of a years young on March 7th. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson. skit, ini the form of a pie and Warmest wishes are extended Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bowers how it is shared with the needs to this fine gentleman. He is are enjoying the Florida of a person, education, food, greatly missed in the Nestle- sunshine. Their son Jerry is on rent, social, etc. The minutes ton ommnit. Hs nice is ay ownto spend a while were read and approved. Mrs. Mabel MeMullen of Port with them. Aot1 tedd ehv Perr ha reeivd a ettr NrthNesteto Chrch been asked to serve lunch Perr ha reeivd a ettr NrthNesteto Chrch after the funeral of Mrs. Evie from him during the past week At the Sunday morning B eatty on Thursday and we and although hie had a stroke service Rev. Victor Parsons disused plans. We also some time ago hie is in good used as his theme "What agreed to help the new sisters spirits and able to write Moves You". He asked the organization being started. letters. He mentioned in his question "What is it to be Lunch was served. letter that summer in Aus- human?'t Without compassion After the funeral services, tralia is just about over 'and one could not be human. We on Thursday, in Port Hope of the weather has been warm are moved by suffering and Mrs. E. Beatty, the ladies and humid. Mr. and Mrs. human need, local and else- went to the home of hier Steele were held in high where. Scripture was taken daughter Mrs Aubrey Gilmore esteem when they were res- from 2nd Kings,, Chapter 5, and served a dainty lunch to idents of this community. verses 1-15 and Mark chapter about sixty-five friends and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Cawker, 1, verses 40-45. Miss Gail relatives. Mrs. Clara Chris, Curtis and Cathy and a Malcolm sang a solo entitled Sheppard had remained at the friend _Mrs. Shirley Logan of "My God and I".,house and had the coffee Oshawa spent Saturday after- Boxes for donations ý,é assist ready when we go t there. noon and evening at the the Harper family are estab- Mrs. Glenda Mercer and Cawker farm on Scugog Point lished at Caesarea and Nestie- boys, Bowmanville were with Road and were luncheon and ton post offices. Household Mr. and Mrs. C. Mercer, dinner guests witb Sam and articles. of all kinds as well as Saturday for tea and spent the Mabel. The afternoon was donations are solicited. If you evening with Mr. and Mrs. spent in, skiing and fishing. have something requiring pick Ron Mercer. The cross country ski activity up you wil be contacted if you Mr. and Mrs. H. Thickson proved to be excellent but leave a note with naine and had Mr. and Mrs. J. Dekoker, fishing was poor. Mr. Sam phone number. Sunderland; Mrs. R. West- Cawker is not very active News for next week, phone heuser and girls, on Sunday. these days - vitality at low ebb 986-4715. Mr. Dekoker got home from due to a severe cold. Better Mexico on Friday. 1 health soon we trust. L ~ k *i 71 t Mr. and Mrs. Jackson On behaîf of this area may l 8.LJa2LKviAlle Peacock, Kapuskasing and extend 'best wishes' for im- Church services were held Shane Peacock at Trent, proved health to anyone that is as usual. We had Rev. W'. Peterborough spent the week- ill in our midst. Kennedy with us. He spoke on end with Mr. and Mrs. V. We welcome home Mr. and Bayden Powell and scoutîng to Peacock. Mr. J. Peacock is Mrs. Alywin Haines, Annette the younger folk. His going on to some meeting in and Anthony of Nestleton who message, was on the ten Montreal. have been holidaying in Pan- commandments and the beati- Mrs. Alvin Trew was with ama. While they enjoyed the tudes. We had two duets by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Trew over trip'they found everything Mrs. Nancy Caron (Nancy the weekend. very expensive. Walker) and hier girlfriend Mr. and Mrs. C. Mercer had Mr. and Mrs. Grahame Fish from Kingston which we Mr. and Mrs. W. Terbenche attended the funeral of Mr. enjoyed very much. and family, Port Hope; Mrs. Morley Byrnell of Zion Fen- elon which was held in Lindsay Saturday afternoon&Ào Mr. and Mrs. Fish spent the DID y U KNOW . night with their daughterW Mrs. Victor Bannister, Lind- RI N TR ' G R G say then on Sunday they JMEIT ASG R G visited with another daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jimi Leishman of are dealers for ... Reaboro. Mr. and Mrs..Jamie Kent, Katrina, Tamara and Mal- colm of Orono visited on A L E Sunday with hier parents Mr. and Mrs. Victor Malcolm. Mss - .W Gail Malcolm also enjoyed a FAR" EQUIPMENi visit with Victor and Winnie. We are pleased to report FR HN that Mr. Bruce Heaslip is éi EQUIMENTLTD. WESTEEL-ROS( KOUCSKILDE LTD Mz»soy F.rg..o WATCH FOR OUR 66OPEN HO USE"9 in April. MF Toys Avalible MF RIENSTRA'S F~ GARAGE Hwy.2 786.2424 Newcastle George White and Sons Ltd. COE EDWARD (TED> CLARKE In failing health about three years Edward (Ted) Clarke, passed away on Sunday, Ray Crombie and boys, Bow- manville on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mercer had Mrs. Pattison and Mrs. Janet Taylor, Coiborne, over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Z. Austin were with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Beattys on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Trew entertained Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Deremo and Ben, Orono; Mr. and Mrs. W. Boyko and family, Balitmore;. Mr. and Mrs. A. Trew and boys, Cobourg on Sunday. The Golden Age Club met at the Lions Hall at Campbell- croft and will meet again next week at the hall. Mr. and Mrs. 0. Mercer had Mr. Roy Beatty, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. J. Fajt and family, Pontypool for tea Sunday. Other callers were Mr. and Mrs. E. Elliott, Oshawa and Mrs. H. Quantrill. Mr. Stephen Fajt spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Mercer. The young folk of the area pla hcey at Bewdley every Satra night. Not as set teams but as teams made up of who is there and they play for the pleasure of it. JARY February llth, 1979, in Memorial Hospital, Bowman- ville. He-was in his 68th year., Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clarke, he was born in- Birmingham, England, and:, educated in Bowmanville. He- was married in August, 936, to Audry Short. A resident of Bowmanville, for 64 years, he had lived the~ last 28 years at 6 Queen Street. He had been employed for 33. years at Goodyear Tire and, Rubber Co., as a plumber andi steamfitter, retiring in 1969. A member of St. Paults United Church, where he' served as an elder and as a steward. He was a member of- the Canadian Order of Foresters. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Audry, a daughter Karen (Mrs. Robert Stephens), three grand- children, one brother William, Oshawa, four sisters, Neli Roegnik, Oshawa, Lii Vanson, Bowmanville, Mae Burton, Victoria, B.C., and Frances, Grummett, Ottawa. 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