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rR RASA INL Wt SAN SE A X SO EARLE SAA iT, ATES J DART Sel PG of Facts and Fantasy By "A M. Berrill HOW BIG IS BIG Our dictionaries define this word chiefly in terms of size although we're all familiar with the phrase 'He's a big man now." Or with much the same suggestion "She's got it made." This usually does not refer to the physical dimensions but rather to successful achieve- ments. As we well know--a small man can be big, and a big man is sometimes small, But when he (or she has become big views or otherwise--even ifL.he attained his height seemingly single-handed; how does he relate to the struggling masses? On his way up the ladder does he lend a helping hand does he thump his chest\and smirk "Look buddy, I made it on my own; nb one helped me. You can do it too. "» Is he big enough to efrain from saying "I told you so" when it has been] proven that he was right in a much debated issue, er does he like to see his opponent cringe? Anger is a normal emotion and there's times in every. life when this safety-valve must be released. Although But when a man is angry at a superior or one who hides behind a union-and that anger must be repressed, does he flare-up at the next person-he meets who hasn't this protection? And if so, is he later big enough to do sofne this action too? It was Robert Louis Stevenson who 'said orf the on FA When we've decided to forgive someone we're simply dealing with ourself. We've had enough; we'll forget the incident--if not already forgotten--pooh, it doesn't matter anymore. But much more is inyolved PR injured could read your heart, you may be sure he: SH would understand and pardon." And it was Alexander Tt - Pope of long ago who said 'To err is human, to forgive Ct divine. " While in the language of Mark Twain we'd add AT "And to seek forgiveness of the one we've wronged is iN § diviner." H have harmed. Here, we've a great need of courage, selflessness, humility and just plain guts (sometimes in short supply) remiemhering too that another wise man of great insight remarked "A man stands tallest when he's on his knees." Then why is it considered by many--a weakness to admit. a mistake? We all make them; we hurt each other, and often hurt most deeply the one most dear. -Far too much in our permissive way of life is taken for granted. To be tough and hard in speech and action occasionally, we're sissy and thin-skinned. Though perhaps many fights that end in death or broken homes could be avoided if only one of two people would admit a mistake--be big 'enoughto say "I'm sorry" before it becomes too late, in a role we'd hoped for and failed; are we big enough to be glad for him and tell him so? Or do we in our small way suspect--in this manner-he had 'pull' -- he got where he is through dishonesty-that article she had stolen. Or can we just be happy to be able to say "We knew him when... could never agree with this because we believe that, love, is being able to say "I'm sorry" easily and truthfully. are we if we're unable to recognize the things of importance; to cope with the little things of everyday life? And mainly, the human heart. For a man is not bigger than the way he treats his fellowman. ELECTRICAL ¢ HEATING ¢ RESIDENTIAL i ¢ COMMERCIAL A ies. Yai BL $i ¢ Septic Tanks i o~Holding Tanks id Lo Spm, Pn A Sart i ea STR ALL TRADES LICENCED or give a word of encouragement to those below him or | it should be a healthy anger and must be controlled. - explaining and say 'I'm sorry" or does he try to justify . when we decide to seek forgiveness from one whom we is the trend. If our ego has a need to be reassured If we see an unsuspected person become successful published was copied--the words of his hit-song were The much publicized lines from a long-run movie were 'Love is never having to say "I'm sorry." We - After all, we may amass great fortunes, build huge homes, and move socially, in large circles; but how big PLUMBING L.e RES|DENTIAL TRENCHING ¢ Aquarobic Home 'Sewage Sysiems ® Sewer & Water Hook-Ups GENERAL CARPENTRY HOUSING - RENOVATIONS - ADDITIONS 36 yrs. experience - 20 yrs. in business RON RANKIN & SONS 985-7679 or 985-3776 Mrs. Don Beacock swimming classes at Uxpool On behalf of the correspon- for this spring semester, dents for the Seagrave news" which began the first of Saturday morning and de- doorstep. posited a little princess all Mr. and Mrs. Jan Frazer 'wrapped in:pink on the door- and family of Toronto were step of the Laverault home. weekend guests of Mr. and Congratulations to Terryand Mrs. Neil Wanamaker and Maxine on the arrival of a family, daughter and to Chriss and , - 'Mr. and Mrs. Murdock Ethan'who.now have a little Belair Belair enjoy ed being Sunddy sister to tease. company with Mr. Several things herald the - iH R.J. McAllister of arrival of spring. One of Toronto: Friends of Mr. and those things unfortunately is Mrs. McAllister might be usually a bout*with the flu interested in knowing that and this year certainly is not they have just returned from the exception. Many of our . a fabulous ix month tour to neighbours, both young and such places as France, Ger- old, have been strickened many, Huagaty, Yugodlavia, with this miserable virus and Tunisia, and Ire- we wish any that are still land. While travelling suffering the effects of it, through Germany they had * better health real soon. - the pleasure of visiting with The other sure sign' of relatives of Mr. and Mrs. spring is to see our farmer Fred, Balling. - friends out working the land. Sorry to report that Mrs. - Looks as if Bill Wray gets the Ida Brand suffered an injury prize for being the first one to lr arm recently when she out cultivating in this area tripped going into the store this season. one day last week. Hope "The Port Perry Figure you'll soon be feeling better Skating 'Club climaxed their. Mrs. Brand. : "activities for the year with Mr. and Mrs. P. Reynolds . Annual Ice Revue on of Scarborough and Mr. and day night. Mrs. Ralph Reynolds of Port nt to-see so Perry joined Mrs. Reta Boe "many of our\Seagrave people for dinner on Sunday. involved with this presenta- Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Bea- tion. As with so many other cock and Phillip of Shirley things, people not directly visited with Mr. and Mrs. involved with this type of Don Beacock .and sons on preparation andnot aware of Sunday afternoon. On Sun. the endeavours of both theg evening Mr. and Mrs. Mel instructors and the parents, dall, Mr. and Mrs. Ken fail to appreciate the work Moore of Sandford and Mr. associated with the produc- and Mrs. Beacock enjoyed tion of such an event as this. attending the Stompin' Tom 'So from all of us to each of Connors Show in Newmarket you - thank you for such an Because of the Hospital entertaining evening! - Auxiliary's Fashion Show on . Mr. and Mrs. Ken Short Wednesday night our gener- were pleased to have their al UCW meeting was held a little granddaughter, Miss day earlier. A report on both News yom Seagrave a appear in next weeks news Sohn tany thanks to everyone d area ent when people do take a ew minutes to give her a call; We sincerely appreciate may I wish the Star staff and April. I wonder any of who was kind enough to call it! all of our readers a very the kids stop ulate how e with their news items Please callany news items Happy Easter! very fortunate e to week. It. certainly is a = for next week to Mrs, Belty The old stork just swoop- have such a terrific year- great help. to a correspon- Somerville at 985-2094. ed over the village early last round facility sitting on their : ondavertment programs for oR Mrs. W.E. Clifford one of our representatives will be at Rallroadhouse Motor Hotel, Hwy. 7A; Port Perry. ON APRIL 28, 19/6 Between 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. *:.Call 985-8131 for an appointment. If you require financing to start, modernize or expand your business and FLEE obtain it elsewhere on rea ible terms and conditions or if you are interested in the FBDB management services of counselling and training or wish information on jovernmenl programs available for your business, talk to our representative 2 King stefet West, Oshawa, Ontario. . Yelephone: (416) 576-6800 Opening new doors to small business. Jennifer Short as their guest "of these functions will likely - 5 I this weekend. Nice to see Mr¢ and; Mrs. Heywood Short, i Gladys Short and' Mrs. Reta Boe - back from an enjoyable vacation 'in Florida. Tuesday morning will be a: big day for some of our little people as they trot off with >their moms* to register for kindergarten classes this fall. Judging by the multitude - of parents standing in line there must have been an all- 1 time high registration for CONTINUOUS FORMS -- available at the Port Perry Star 985-7383 REPAIRS eo WATERLINES Lasso® Herbicide by Monsanto Toronto » Edmonton + Vancouver Crabgrasses? Yellow and Green Foxtails? For broad spectrum weed control in corn, with less chance of carryover, apply a labeled Lasso plus atrazine tank mix. » Always read and follow Lasso label directions. MONSANTO CANADA LTD., Montreal, Quebec