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ed ER RUE RSME EERE HA J ; gaan YEMEN SUR ENOVCT RR TAL 6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday October 26, 1982 letters LIF va Fa LF a TS FT eel ATV Ae i a RE STR As FTN CRT ARC Oy LS AE ENGR a Ey CE a : <i ¥ i RSE RY yi (ASAD pI a EA EFA SADR Ed WN SH Who really benefits from UNICEF Dear Sir: Are funds collected for UNICEF really used to help needy children in the world or are they used for other purposes? Each year as Hallowe'en approaches, rumour, confusion and mis- information about the use of UNICEF funds abound. It appears that this year is no exception. The Ontario UNICEF Committee a volunteer committee which organizes the annual Hallowe'en campaign, is attempting to clarify how the funds are used for the information of concerned Ontario. All funds collected by UNICEF are used for pro- jects which directly assist children from conception to age 15 in developing countries. The use of these funds is controlled by very clear UNICEF policies. These policies state that UNICEF does not supply projects with equipment intended to be used for abortion. As well, UNICEF funds are not used for pur- chasing contraceptive supplies. Some confusion arises citizens of bill smiley (continued) these pleasures. It's just that it's physically impossible to get to them easily. If he wants to crouch in a duck-blind at dawn, he has to drive half the night to get there. Maybe on a Sunday or holiday, in the fall, the city family decides to head out and see some of that beautiful autumn foliage. They see it, after driving two hours. And with 50,000 other cars, they crawl home in later afternoon, bumper to bumper, the old man cursing, the kids getting hungrier, the mother growing owlier. Small town people can drive for 15 minutes and hit scenery, at least around here, that leaves them breath- less. Or they'll wheel out a few miles to see their relatives on the farm, eat a magnificent dinner, and sit around watching TV in a state of delicious torpor. Yup. It's tough to live the city, in the fall. rm Te ES) Vote John Wolters AREA COUNCILLOR For More Information Please call ... ® Four years experience ® Financially responsible ® Honest and depend- Your support on November 8th will be sincerely appreciated! on council of which two years as Chair- man of Finance. able - common sense approach. 986-4303 od Vote because UNICEF provides a purchasing service to other development agencies and to governments of developing countries. These agencies and governments use their own funds for these purchases and pay a fee to cover all UNICEF costs. UNICEF cannot and does not dictate how these governments and agencies use their own funds. UNICEF strongly respects the right of each nation to determine its own national policies and the personal right of parents to decide on the spacing and size of their own families based on their own moral convictions. However, UNICEF can and does control the use and distribution of its funds and does so in accordance with its own policies. Withholding funds from UNICEF a decision which has been taken by some separate school boards, does not affect the purchases made by other agencies or governments. The only pro- grams affected are those directly benefitting children in dire need in some of the poorest countries of the world. The Vatican, with its wisdom and knowledge, recognizes this fact and has continued its praise and its 27 year annual contribution. In announcing its contribu- tion for this year, the Holy See's permanent observer mission to the United Nations told UNICEF that its worldwide assistance to children and young mothers 'enhances the value of life and should be encouraged." Funds collected in Canada are already designated for projects which UNICEF Canada has promised to fund. An outline of these projects is available to all interested ::ersons. These projects do "enhance the value of life" for many, many children. SCUGOG OVERHEAD DOOR SERVICE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL *New Installations & Repairs *Wood & Steel Sectional Doors plus One Piece Steel Doors. AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATOR SERVICE 985-3735 ISLAND _ = WARD lil CHUCK PRESTON -- COUNCILLOR -- Strong - Effective Representation Should you need transportation on November 8th CALL 985-3279 uivie rr 1s concerned that these children not become the innocent victims of mis- information and confusion in Canada about UNICEF. The Ontario Commiittee is counting on concerned local residents to give generously at Hallowe'en this year. With the help of concerned adults, young adults and children, essential funding will not be lost and UNICEF's promises to children overseas can be kept. Sincerely yours Elizabeth Gordon Edwards Provincial Chairman Ontario UNICEF Committee Borelians produce Lx 7 1 Christmas play The Borelians Community Theatre of Port Perry will be presenting the play 'Stick with Molasses' written by Beth McMaster as their Christmas production this year. This play is being directed by Bethany Schry- burt and Jeff Flieler and will star Ritchie Dejeet, Bruce Arculus, Sarah Twomey, Tish Lefort, Max Daigle, Corey Barr and Kevin Hobbs. This production will be presented at the Town Hall 1873 in Port Perry on Friday, November 26, 1982 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 27, 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 28 at 2:00 p.m. There will be a poster contest in the schools Flags a disgrace Dear Sir: I'm sorry to report there's an unproud Canadian amongst us here in Port Perry. Awhile ago, I noticed that you had a lot of letters in your column from proud Canadians. I too am very proud to say I'm Canadian. One thing I love about where I live is getting up every morning and looking out my apartment window and look- ing at the Canadian flag. At least up until the last few months I did. The flag at Palmer Park has been rapidly deteriorat- ing all summer. This morning when I woke up and looked out it was torn in half. JZ & Qink ° [~] How can anyone be proud of half a flag? About a month ago there was a group of important looking men at Palmer Park making speeches (one being the mayor). Not one of them happened to look up and notice the flag. The other day I noticed the flag on the municipal office was in just about as bad a shape. Find who is responsible for replacing flags in Port Perry and you have your unproud Canadian. Yours truly L. Larmer Port Perry Lad throughout the area. As the theme of the play is the circus, the children will be . asked to depict this subject matter in their posters. Young and old alike will enjoy this delightful production! Enjoy Museum four Dear Sir: The members of the Bogarttown Women's Institute would like to express their appreciation to the Museum Committee of the Lake Scugog Historical Society, the Curator and the volunteer guides for the very interesting tour we had of the museum, October 9. It was like a trip into the past to see so many beautiful artifacts being preserved and displayed in such a fine setting. We wish to congratulate you on the good work you are doing with the museum. 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