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Close to 50 years have passed since the students of Prince Albert Public School posed for 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 16, 1919 The public unveiling of the tablet and raising of the flags in memory of the ex-pupils of Port Perry. High School who fell in the recent war, will take place on Friday. Thanksgiving Day was ideal for chicken pie sup- pers and those held at Manchester and Seagrave were largely attended. Receipts were over $300. at Man- chester and $180. at Seagrave. remember when ...¢ SR sR a this photo on May 30, 1930. Do you recognize anyone? [ Photo courtesy of Jack Hope] 35 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 26, 1944 Cpl. J.L. Sweetman of Toronto enjoyed a long weekend with his family here. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sonley have received word that their son A.C. Walter (Bud) Sonley R.C.A.F., has arrived safely in India. The wedding of Mr. Ivan Gray and Miss Marie (Turn to page 6) chotter THE BOAT PEOPLE Scarcely had the first family of 'boat people" arrived in our community when we began to hear the faint rumblings of racial prejudice ringing throughout the community. Although the comments heard were not malicious or hostile, their was no doubt as to the meaning behind the well phrased assault. Maybe as residents of a small community we have been * protected from the realities of the outside world too long. It is not often that residents of the smaller settlements north of the urban areas are faced with this type of immigration as the "new Canadians" tend to stray to the larger centres where they can live with others of their own race and nationality. For we of the rural community, it is a whole new ball-game. Prior to the arrival of the Poc family, for most of us, our only contact with racial discrimination was through the media. We have all heard and read about it over the air waves and in the columns of newspapers, but few of us have ever had to contend with it face-to-face. But the Poc's are here now. After spending eight days on an over-crowded boat with 350 other refugees in the open sea they made it to shore and then spent the next ten months in arefugee camp. The life in the camp was not a rosy one, but it was better than being confined to a boat drifting on the sea. Now they have settled in Scugog Township and hope to start a new life and be able to raise their children with dignity. But already there is criticism of their being here. I find it very sad to hear residents of this community voicing their disapproval without giving anythought to their plight. I just wonder if those who are critical have taken the time to think how they would feel if the "shoe where on the other foot." Take the case of a recent refugee arrival in the Toronto area. Lan-Chow Wong and 17 members of her family boarded a 58 foot boat packed with 240 refugees and no food or water. Once at sea a storm capsized their ship and Lan-Chow and four of her relatives were the only ones of the family to survive the disaster. Twelve members of the family perished in front of her eyes. I suppose to most people, the death of twelve member of Lan-Chow"s family does not mean too much because it is not close enough to home to have any impact on our lives. But, can you imagine how you would feel if it was your family. Your mother, father, sons, daughters and cousins. Put yourself into that boat drifting on the ocean with your 17 favourite relatives and imagine how you would feel seeing it overturn and losing 12 of your family. Only when you can reverse the situation and look at it objectively can you begin to realize the suffering and pain these people have gone through and others are yet experiencing. It is time that we as Canadians stop being so greedy and begin to show some compassion for our fellow man. The Poc's and thousands of others like them have had no say in where they were placed when they arrived in Canada, and I think we should strive to help them adjust to their new life. It won't be easy for them. But with a little help from us all, ye can make their adjustment easier. That's the least they eserve. OKTOBERFEST Ziggy Zaggy, Ziggy Zaggy, Hoi, Hoi, Hoi. Ziggy Zaggy, Ziggy Zaggy, Hoi, Hoi, Hoi. Prosit! Now that may look like Greek, Italian or French to you, but really it is German. And, although I don't know the direct translation, it represents a lot of good natured fun and drinking for anyone who has ever attended "Oktober- fest." For many years now I have been curious about the famous Oktoberfest festivities of the Kitchener-Waterloo area as I have been told by those who have attended it is by far the best celebratin of its type to be held anywhere in the province. With these high recommendations, I recently purchased my first tickets to attend this once a year festive celebration. When I left last Friday evening after work, I knew it would be a long weekend, and with accomodations at a premium in the Waterloo area, I threw my sleeping bag into the trunk along with a change of clothes and shaving gear and headed west along 401. Arriving at a friends place in Waterloo, the evening was spent warming-up for the day ahead of us, and it wasn't until 2:00 a.m. that I rolled out my sleeping bag on the living room floor and grabbed a few hours of shut-eye. Upon awakening in the morning we made our way to a local restaurant where we filled our stomachs to near buldging with eggs, bacon and pancakes. This ample breakfast was our way of providing a protective coating for our stomach in preparation for the drinking and German foods that would be a large part of the day-long celebration. Although I have been to a number of "beerfest" type activities, I must admit that never have I been to one with so much excitement and enthusiasm in the air. There were PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., October 10, 1979 -- 5 letters Photo Correction Dear Sir: Two weeks ago you had a photo of the Honeydale Base- ball Team of 1934. It stated 'Photo taken at the home of Mrs. Willan". I am.amazed that there wasn't a correction in the paper last week. I was born and lived in Blackstock until a few years ago. The photo was taken behind the Ceno- taph at the four corners of Blackstock. Behind the black iron fence which is around the Cenotaph site is a park and the photo was taken in front of the Pioneer Monument. This was newly erected at the time the photo was taken. There was a big day for Cartwright to honour the Pioneers. Many distinguis- hed guests, including Dr. Herbert Bruce, were present and there was a sports event. The house in the back- ground was the Fred Bailey home, now Mrs. Norman Green lives there. The photo is very nice but 1 think the place should be correctly identified. Sincerely, Doris J. Marlow Good Advice Dear Sir: First of all, I would like to applaud the efforts of those who have helped to arrange food, clothing, accomodation and jobs for the 'Boat People" destined for our area. There is no question that our intentions are good. However, before we give ourselves a premature pat on the back, maybe we should look seriously at how we can help these families adjust to their new life here. Providing them with basic, human needs is one thing - accepting them as they ad- just to an entirely different evironment is another. by J. Peter Hvidsten Please let us try not to make them feel as though they are under a heavy, depressing burden of obliga- tion to us for the rest of their lives. Let us instead treat our new neighbours as we would any new neighbour - with a little curiosity per- haps, but with respect, dig- nity, and understanding. Let's not make them feel like they are on "Display" like some rare, exotic bird in a zoo by pointing at them or staring as they walk along the streets. Let us, simply, accept them the way they are. Yours truly, Shaaron Cox Caesarea authentic German Oompah Bands, costumes, hats, and jugs and jugs of draft beer. German folk dancing demonstrations and plenty of sauerkraut, sausage and pig tails were all part of the overwhelming atmosphere. Ticket holders to the event had to be in the auditorium before 1:30 p.m. or they too would have to stand in line with the hundreds of people that were waiting their turn to get in on the merriment. But inside is where the action was, and it was not uncommon to see hundreds of people standing on table tops and chairs when the band struck up 'Prosit, Prosit" to the delight of the patrons. The hall was a continual surge of movement as we swayed arm in arm along the benches to the music, when we weren't taking turns on the dance floor to a variety of polkas and waltzes. In short it was a great day, but if I ever decide to attend the function again, I will make sure that I have had plenty of sleep a few days leading up to the event, because believe me....... you need it! [port perry star Company Limited (LIN ) Phone 985-7383 Rs - (a) : (Uh): Err Serving the Township of Scugog J.PETER HVIDSTEN Publisher Advertising Manager J.B. MCCLELLAND Editor Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association and Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association Published every Wednesday by the Port Perry Star Co. Ltd., Port Perry, Ontario Authorized as second class mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash Second Class Mail Registration Number 0245 Subscription Rate: In Canada $8.00 per year Elsewhere $10.00 per year. Single copy 20c a -- oe mt LAT