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ES rt LEE a BEE, LS LS lain Sh ASE iE au Ea EE Beis iid 6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- April 2, 1985 letters Big thanks ...... Dear Sir: Even though | didn't win I think all mv frends and their babies who entered the Cab bage/Preemie best dressed'contest owe a big thank you to Mr. Barr and staff They have all gone to a great deal for us to enjoy ourselves On February 1st and 2nd, the Stedman nurses, fellow doctors and, of course, Dr Bill himself all gave time to have our "kids". checked. So on behalf of my friends and I, I would like tasay a big ~ thank you Sincerely, Karyn Biffin, Age 10, Port Perry Good showing Dear Sir: Congratulations on your recent successes in the Ontario Community Newspaper Association competition. Your dual first place showing for General Excellence and Best Front Page demonstrates the respect your newspaper possesses within the publishing community. Port Perry and area residents have been well served by your committ- ment to community news. gratulations, In today's fast-paced environment it is difficult for members of a com- munity to keep abreast of the news. The recogni- tion you won demonstrates just how well your newspaper has provided the news your community needs. Once again, con- and we wish you continued success. . Hal Wright, Director Central Region. Homecoming Dear Sir: 1985 is Fenwick United Church's 150 Anniver- sary. We are planning special events throughout this year, one of which is our '"*'Homecoming Weekend" - Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th. On Saturday night, we are planning a program of entertainment with displays of church memorabilia. Sunday morning will be our 150th Anniversary Service with former ministers helping us to celebrate. A noon lun- cheon will follow. We hope all former members and friends will join us for our "Ses- quicentennial Homecom- ing Weekend." Yours truly, Susan J. Beamer. Spring Reflections Show Nature photo contest offers prizes The Kawartha Region Conservation Authority has announced the theme of its 5th annual photo contest, 'Nature in the Kawarthas '~ The in- creasingly popular con- test 1s open to all amateur photographers whose creative endeavours have led them to pursue natural subjects or themes. Slides or prints may be entered in the contest, which is open for entries until May 20, 1985 The Kawartha Region Con- - servation Authority ashs that all prints be 8" X 10" New Chairman Harold Black of Uxbridge, was elected Chairman of the Tourist Assocjation of Durham Region (T.A.D.R.) at special meeting held recently. Mr. Black is a charter member of TADR and has acted on the ex- ecutive since the group was organized in 1983. He believes that tourism will be Durham Regions number one industry by the end of this decade. remember when? Keith VanCamp's rink of Harold Swain, Neil Werry and Roy Werry walked off with top honours in the annual Farmers Bonspiel held at the local curling rink. The Port Perry Oratorical speeches at the High School were held in the auditorium. The win- ners of the Junior competitions were Bruce Ball- inger and Walter Stevens. The Senior winners were Jeanne Williams and lan Beare. The Town of Whitby spent $350.00 for a chain of office and robes for the mayor to wear on for- mal occasions 20 YEARS AGO : Thursday, April 1, 1965 Mr. John Maw, Past President of the Port Perry Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion was elected Deputy-Zone Commander of Zone F1 Morley Bain, deputy-sheriff under the late Col. Arthur Welsh has been appointed sheriff of Ontario County. The appointment was announced by On- tario Health Minister Matthew Dymond Port Perry High School Jr boys won the G.B.S.S A championship in basketball Those on the team were David Murray, Ronald Blakely. Bob Fawns, Arnold Heayn. Ivan Little, Paul Solomon, Grant Williams, David Hubbard. Terry Addcrley, John Hayes, Trevour Kendall with Jim Musselman as coach Bill Cornish was presented with a trophy after being voted as the most valuable player on the Brooklin softball team. 10 YEARS AGO Wednesday, April 2, 1975 Representatives from Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock Townships have demanded the Region to control to control of scwers, water and landfill operations to the local municipalities. The action was decided by a unanimous vote at a special meeting held in Port Perry last week. Seventy-five chickens and two geese, owned by Mr. Rege Jennings of Sunrise Beach were kill- ed on Sunday by a large black and white dog. Mr. Jenning's neighbour reported helplessly watching as the large dog systematically killed the chickens after tearing open the door to the pen. It is feared that the dog may have rabies. A six-year old Black Labrador retriever own- ed by Mr Jim Green of Greenbank captured the second top place in the indoor retrieval trials at the Sportsman Show in Toronto. The competition included dogs from all over the province and the United States. Joy Panabaker received a silver medal as runner-up in the public speaking contest held in Kirkland Lake over the Easter weekend. Ross Weir, chairman of the Port Perry Branch, Royal Canadian Legion said he felt Joy made the finest delivery of her speech, and felt she should have won or larger, and that they be framed or matted for display purposes. All en- tries will be on display at the 'Spring Reflections" art show at Sir Sandford Fleming Coltege in Lind- say from June 3 through 16, 1985. Following the show, all photos will be returned As in past years, prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in both the print and slide categories as judged by a panel of three judges. First prize is a $35 gift certificate to a camera store, second prize is a $25 gift cer- tificate to the Nature Canada Bookshop and third prize is a book on nature photography. Entries will be ac- cepted at Sir Sandford Fleming College in Lind- say, and at the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority office in Fenelon Falls. For fur- ther information on the contest, call the Kawar- tha Region Conservation Authority at (705) 887-3112. Hit and run Dear Sir: Carol Patterson and I are not only hoping, but praying, that the person who demolished the rear end of our new car a week ago and disap- peared into the night will have the sense to change their ways. Carless drivers are a menace anytime, of course. But the one who can't stick around long enough to see if anyone has been injured has got to be a world-class chump. It's painful to believe such persons ex- ist in the civilized world. Fortunately, nobody was physically hurt this time. It was after mid- night. The car was park- ed and empty. But next time? Will somebody be left bleeding to death by the side of the road so that this character can blissfully avoid the unpleasant consequences of his or her actions? As I say, nobody was hurt this time--not physically, at least. But the hit-and-run driver could not have known this when he or she put their foot on the gas and sped off. His or her main concern was obviously to avoid all personal discomfort, cost and responsibility Swell. They did it. They got away -- for now -- leaving behind a Ford parking light lens among the clues. But knowing that one such brute is on the loose in the region -- and is probably being protected by misguided friends or family -- is enough to make one sick Against this and similar acts of cowardice there isn't much any com- munity can do Except pray Sincerely, Rolf Pedersen EASTER It is great to be alive by Dr. George H. Moore The Presbyterian Church in Canada The exhilaration-of a fresh Spring Day finds us singing. "Oh, what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day." It's great to be alive! It is a shame that feeling does not last. The weather changes -- people are difficult -- you catch the flu and who says, "'it's great to be alive?' But don't you think the joy of living ought to depend on something much more substantial than weather -- disposi- tion -- or our digestive system? It is great to be alive because of the good news of Easter. Jesus Christ is risen from the dead -- alive and well -- and because He lives, we too are alive. What a thrilling time is Easter. The Gospels compete to paint the splendour of it. All the Epistles underline it. The whole New Testament is vibrant with the words "HE IS RISEN.' This is the day of proclamation. It sets the bugles blowing and bids us fling our banners in- scribed 'Christus Victor' to every breeze that blows. Like bells of hope -- clear, resonant, harmonious -- the song of the risen Christ rings over land and sea. Easter is the story of discovery -- the discovery that Christ lives. He is alive in our world. That has taken one deep fear out of life -- the fear of death and the fear of being alone. How bitterly disappointed the disciples must have been with the events of the last few days. Calvary was to them an irretrievable disaster. It seemed like the closing of the book -- the last goodbye. There was nothing left but to pick up the broken threads of life as best they could and walk back into lonliness. Betrayed by those He trusted -- scouraged by those He loved -- a scarlett mantle contemptuous- ly draped across His shoulders -- crown- ed with a crown of thorns -- Jesus had carried His cross to an outlaw's grave. He who had been born in a borrowed manger -- had ridden to triumph on a borrowed beast -- had been laid in a borrowed tomb. This was the end. Not a single disci- ple believed that He would live again. Then something happened. Out of the gloom of that tomb came the glorious and triumphant words, "He is Risen." The disciples were not alone. He walked back into their lives. Death had not changed Him. His love had not ended -- His com- passion had not folded up -- His forgiveness had not shrivelled. He was alive again and for evermore. And because He lives all who commit their life to Him shall live too. Easter proclaims that Christ is alive. He is in our world today -- 'the ever pre- sent Friend who comes in when all the world has gone out.' No matter what the circumstances of our life may be or become He is always by our side. It's great to be alive to our fellow men. As we offer ourselves to the Risen Christ we become His men and women -- His instruments to love and serve our neighbours and fellow citizens. Alive to God and the needs of others -- finding in the face of mounting pressures -- in good health or ill -- fair weather or foul -- It's great to be alive. This Easter Sunday go the House of the Lord -- with a joyful and expectant heart -- and worship the Risen Lord. You will know from experience that it is great to be alive.