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ag - LES 19 4 v LC TR ERR Of Facts And Fantasy by Reta M. Berrill The Train that Didn't Stop At a time when tobogganing was a favored sport we were invited one night to join a group of enthusiasts and share their fun. Our initiation. Shunning the established slopes and ignoring the protests of their elders "Someone is going to get hurt out there!" They chose a place beyond the city's edge -- steep rugged terrain, pock-marked with stumps and stones. But perhaps this element of danger was an wy thrill, and a challenge. And surely, they'd been ucky. The day had brought the first indication that Spring was preparing her entry. Old Sol had smiled warmly as small rivers flowed. But a door had been left ajar for Jack Frost to return at the first sign of nightfall. When later, flooded with moonlight, the world glistened. It was treacherous underfoot too, and the climbing -- difficult. Yet, unconcerned, positions were taken and happiness bubble over. The party was on. Though the gaiety was to be shortlived. For the bold and experienced, there'd been several trips, while we'd made but one. And then, if given (druthers) would have refrained from all repeats. But to outweigh our reluctance, was the desire -- not to be a spoilsport. Also, our craft was being managed by two competent young men. Nothing to fear. But our second run had barely started when, above the sounds of laughter, came piercing screams of terror. Our sled had suddenly bounced out of control and was careening crazily across the icy field -- seemingly, in search of the biggest boulder. Of our companions -- one was thrown, hurt but not broken. The other had managed to 'abandon ship' safely. For us, there was no alternative. We met the rock full force sustaining some minor injuries, and a badly shattered leg. Our third and last toboggan ride was made under heavy escort --- a dozen or more very frightened kids. And although we were to remember little of it, and less of later happenings, we could always recall a strange kitchen, of lying on a table while snatches of conversation moved around us like floating objects. Chiefly, were the words doctor, hospital and telephone. There was much-to-do about a telephone call. We were faintly aware too of our first ambulance journey. Then, for many, many hours, we were claimed by oblivion. Simultaneously, more than fifty miles away in another kitchen at another table, four men enjoying their weekly game of cards were startled by the jangling of a telephone. In a rural area with party-lines, phones rarely rang often ten o'clpck for other than trouble. And now, two brothers were hearing the series of rings that meant, their father's house. A glance was exchanged. And without hesitation the younger one placed his cards face-down on the table, walked across the room and lifted the receiver. After a long moment of silence, came his father's voice laden with sleep. Then, having grasped the long- distance message he spoke quickly. "Dad, I'm on the line. There's time to catch The Midnight. Get ready, We'll be right home." Here too, had been a day of 'thaw and freeze' and the road was deeply rutted. But their horse with sleigh and cargo, covered the miles as though he sensed the urgency. It was cold. And the two men were pacing the station-platform groping for comfort, mental and physical. When finally, a whistle sounded at a far crossing, and again, as the train hove into sight. The father was alert now and eager to climb aboard. But the great black thing thundered down the tracks and, eastward into the night. The Midnight Flyer was the only train in the day's schedule that required PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, March 13th, 1974 -- 21 flagging. tense and anxious people. "Ai'amputation must be performed, but could not be dbne without the signature of a responsible person. And the one dispatched to meet a train and bring that person, was now, reporting, 'No passenger." Doctors conferred. Something had gone awry. They now had no choice. They'd have to do their best to reassemble those splintered bones. Time was running out. Then, although unspoken, each knew he was 'sharing a mutual thought -- 'postponement of the inevitable." But they would, do their best, and pray. Morning came, and a distraught father, to learn the details, and to know immediately, he'd have signed that paper and may yet have to. But first, the doctors would test their handiwork. There followed many months of confinement and many sessions of surgery. Hopes were to rise and fall. But somehow, from somewhere with each new crisis, came a new source of encouragement. From it all we emerged much less than whole, but in the style of a T.V. commercial we'd say "It's not pretty, but it's mine!" We were to walk, eventually without crutches. But would never again skate, dance, hike through the woods, tread barefoot or sandaled on a sunny beach or know the simple joy of choosing pretty shoes. We've remembered with gratitude and affection the skilled surgeon who compared our injury to what he'd seen in France; sent us Laura Secord candies on our eighteenth birthday wishing us 'Happier and more comfortable birthdays." And who said in farewell, "You're a very fortunate girl consideriing how unfortunate you've been." There were other doctors, the wonderful ladies in white, friends, strangers and loved-ones. We owed much to many. And to this our father would have added "And that train that didn't stop." Meanwhile, in a city ci waiting, were some Item after Item D.V.A.; Blue Cross; Green Shield; Homecare; H.S.C. 43 SCOPE 17 oz. Mouth Wash imp. PRICE 9 Q¢ SYLVANIR ~~ 12's Flash Cubes $139 Rexall Reg. $1.80 Q WESTCLOX DIGITAL Alarm Clock with Lighted Dial wenn 31299 REXALL FLORIDE Tooth Paste Plain or Mint 100 ml. M.S.R. $1.52 Our Reg. Price $1.09 q¢ COUPON SALE PRICE REX M MARCH 13th - 23rd = BUY 288 for BUY 144 for = WINTER HOLIDAY SPECIALS WE PROCESS THE FOLLOWING DRUG PLAN CLAIMS. Welfare; Industrial Life. Don't miss our Rexall Coupon Sale - more than 30 In-Store-Super-Buys! Bayer Aspirin 100's 5 gr. Reg. $1.12 /7* Combo - Super Plenamins Adult Multivitamin Formula $1495 RECEIVE 144 TABLETS FREE $869 RECEIVE 36 TABLETS FREE ALL CHILDREN' ULTIVITAMINS CHEWAMINS LL 250° M.S.R. $8.49 Plain our price ss.7s $428 SALE PRICE 250's M.S.R. $9.89 Iron Our Price $6.99 $494 SALE PRICE 49 [COMPARABLE TO 1c. SALE PRICES OR BETTER] SOLARAY MINI HAND Hair Dryer with Travel Case $1499 M.S.R. $18.99 M.S.R. 1 GILLETTE TRAC-II Razor Blades Pkg. os 89¢ Lawrence Pharmacy 209 Queen St. Port Perry 985-2231 Burketon Several from here atten- ded the Swain - Glennie Wedding on Saturday in Hampton Church. Congratu- lations. Mr. Tom Trick returned . home from Port Perry Hosp- ital. - We wish him good health in future. : Mrs. M. Adams, Bow- manville spent a few days with Mrs. T. Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. G. Collins and family, Oshawa moved into their new home on Scugog road on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Abbott and family have moved into their home in Oshawa. We are sorry to loose this family - from our community. Mr. Ted Holroyd, Bow- manville called on Mr. and Mrs. T. Holroyd and family. We are very sorry to hear Mr. Harold Larmer suffered a stroke late Wednesday evening and entered Port Perry Hospital. Hope for a speedy recovery. Region Asked To Consider Garbage Recycling Methods by Bruce Arnold | Durham council has re- ferred a letter from Oshawa's Civic Envifon- ment Committee to the works committee. The letter asks that the region do a, "comprehensive study," of methods of recycling gar- 'bage. The Scugog Ratepayers made an almost identical re- quest of Port Perry council last year, but nothing came of the request. Under regi- nal government garbage dis- posal is now a regional responsibility. ELECTRICAL ® PLUMBING [Residential - Commercial - And Heating] CARPENTRY SERVICE CALLS - COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PORT PERRY - ONTARIO Annual Meeting Nofice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Community Memorial Hospital Corpora- tion, Port Perry will by held on Wednesday, April 24,1974 8:00 P.M. in the Municipal Hall Port Perry tor RECEIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES RECEIVE REPORT OF AUDITORS NOTICE OF MOTION TO AMEND BY-LAWS ELECTION OF GOVERNORS TRANSACT OTHER BUSINESS Copies of the by-laws may be examined at the office of the secretary at any time during regular office hours, prior to the annual meeting. (1) The following persons shall be members upon resolution of the Board: (a) A person who has donated or who donates $100.00 in any one year to the Corporation shall be a life member; (b) The president of chief officer of an association . or corportion which pays the Corporation the sum of $500.00 in any year shall be exoficio a member of the Corporation for that year; (¢) A person who pays the annual membership fee ($2.00) to the Corporation in any year shall be a member of the Corporation for that year; the amount of this fee shall be estab- lished from time to time by resolution of the Board of Governors, and 'rnors, and (d) Persons appointed as honorary membgrs who shall not be subject to fees and who shall not be entitled to vote; A member who pays his fees annually shall not be entitled to vote at any meetings of the corpor- ation unless his membership fee was paid in full at least thirty days prior to the date of the meeting. 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