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Why aren't they taking their money and grabbing those bargain base- ment deals on the stock market" Because the stock market roller coaster ride is far from over. There's lots of money to be made on the market, even dur- ing periods of wild fluctuations. But not for the amateur or the feint of heart. And every time somebody fires a Silkworm missile in the Persian Gult, the impact is felt right on Wall Street. If I had any spare change kicking round right now, [ know what I'd buy ---- whiskey. If the bottom really falls out of everything, a healthy stock of whiskey is a great thing to have. You can barter whiskey for just about anything, and what you don't barter for food and clothing, you can always drink, if things get really tough. ONE WOMAN'S VIEW by Chris Carlisle (From page 6) The same applies to Michael Jackson. If he makes hit records in today's society and does world tour concerts, he can't expect to stay anonymous and retain his privacy. He's made the choice. You don't get one without the other. So the guy's a musician. Maybe he has to make music. But so are a lot of others, quietly working away, day in, day out, for the love of music. Michael has more than enough money to slip into obscurity and play with his instruments and animals for the rest of his life. He could even release records. But no one's forcing him to make television commercials. No one's forcing him to sing out his crying heart all over the world in public appearances. It would be easy for a man with his money to quietly fade into the woodwork and live the live of an unknown, common man. And hasn't he heard, every job has its hazards? He's no different than anyone else with a work-related injury. Asbestos miners get lung cancer. Laborers lose limbs. Rock stars suffer from raging fans and invasion of privacy. But they make a lot more money and can be easily rehabilitated. Mikey should try reality--take responsibility for his life. If it's "Bad," it's no one's fault now but his own. Random Jottings (From page 6) door, hold out his bag, and say "trick or treat." When they returned about half an hour later, the bag was full, and Matt was so excited he couldn't tell me about his "new experiences quickly enough. But it was obvious the "loot" was the best part as he emptied his bag on the floor and showed me all of his treats. After emptying the bag, we jumped into the car and drove to a few friends houses, that we had promised to visit, and he ended with another bag full of sweets. On the way home we asked him if he had enjoyed Hallowe'en and he replied *'it was good." : As a matter of fact, he thought it would be nice to repeat the experience again the next night. Sorry Matt, you'll have to wait for next year! Find out what's happening at ... EMIEL"S PLACE on... NEW YEAR'S EVE! ec Dennis | Hogan ann Hearing on Ae c Aid Centre BR ¢f Port Perry 985-3003 985-9192 Dr t Mueller s Ott e 24 Water St S Plaza Port Perry, Ontario LOB INO Letters 'Nov. 11th.....just another day? To The Editor This 1s the time of year when those old sweats who hang around The Legion are on the streets peddling those red flowers, wherever they can. What does the POPPY mean to you? Who are the men and women selling them" It is now 42 years since Canadians were engaged in a World War Forty-two years ago those Legionaires had a whole life of plans and dreams ahead of them So what does November 11th REALLY mean" Is it co-incidental that the poppy is red" That blood 1s red? Have you forgotten how much blood was shed ? And why" That you and I along with our children could live in a FREE Canada" We are grateful for the sacrifice made by so many ---- (if we stop to think about it). Growing up in Toronto's Balmy Beach area, everything stopped for one minute of silence on November 11th at 11 a.m. Everything and everyone. Streetcars, motor cars, pedestrians, those in shops, in homes or on the streets. Many a tear of remem- brance trickled down many a face. Perhaps we didn't really understand what was happening. We were cer- tainly aware it was one solemn minute of quiet and respect out of 365 days a year. What good did and does it do? To a Silver Cross Mother, to anyone who had lost a dear one, it is a poor substitution for a warm person you have loved and lost. Still ---- it is SOMETHING. It is recognition that we do remember. We are grateful for those who were allowed to return to us, to those families whose special one will never take their rightful ~ place among their families again, but will never be forgotten. Those Vets from every Legion are the Greatest! They are not just Remembering, they are DOING something. The monies raised by the sale of Poppies help many a young person to obtain an education. Gives our local hospital many dona- tions -- supports local sports, Senior Citizens and the list goes on and on. If you should want to call ME an old geezer peddling Poppies 'I would be honoured." This summer I had the privilege of being part of a group -- organiz- ed by one of our old Vets -- Hon. George Hees, Minister of Veteran Bikes (From page 5) have no place in traffic or on the sidewalk. The potential for tragedy 1s far too great. Let's see some action on this mat- ter before some person is seriously injured. [ know it will soon snow, but the problem will not go away. Yours truly, ' Roy Walker Smith, Port Perry. Cancer (From page 6) campaign [ have a few copies left of this book. If someone would like a copy for themselves or as a Christmas gift, please contact me at 985-7410 They sell for $14.95 Sincerely, Doris Taylor, Campaign Chairperson, Cancer Society, Scugog Township. Affairs, on a trip known as "The Dieppe Pilgrimage -- Maple Leaf -- Tour. It was to commemorate the 45th'" anniversary of the first Canadian action in Europe, Second World War. A distrastrous Com- mando raid on the seaside town of Dieppe, France. I say disastrous in- asmuch as 5,000 Canadians took part. Casualties and P.OW.s numbered 2,752 in a few short bloody hours. They were a gutsy bunch of 17-18-19 year olds of Canada's youth. The Raid was a disaster. One incident that showed just what Canadians are made of was exemplified by Col. Rev. John Foote, B.C. This man was one of the few who could have made it back to England. When he saw the holocaust he was leaving behind, he swam from the landing craft and chose to stay with his men. He knew they would need him. Rev. Foote now lives in Port Hope, Ontario. Prior to this trip across the pond, our priorities had been devoted to Dieppe and surrounding beaches. The Royal Regiment from Toronto tried their utmost to land at Blue Beach near "'PUYS." Utter disaster. This year there were four- teen men from the Royals at the of- ficial ceremony there to pay their respect to their fallen comrades. The next offical pilgrimage will be 1992. 1 wonder how many will be there at that time" We visited many Canadian cemeteries and battlefields throughout France, Belgium, Netherlands and England. 'The cemeteries are beautifully kept, and a prayer was offered by our Padre at each and every one. But what a waste of young Canadian manhood We took a side trip on behalf of one of our vets. He had lost a brother and have known where his grave was. We found it. He was age 18 Yes, our Canadians fought valiantly and died bravely The, represented their country with all they had to give. Let us give some thought to this and every November 11th. Is it a Special Holiday? Of course not Many do not realize just what it does mean. Take a minute and ask so- meone selling those red flowers. They will tell you. Do you have "ONE MINUTE" to pay respect and remembrance to Canadians -- wherever they fought for our Freedom. And when we say 'Lest We Forget" let us remember also ---- those who lost their loved ones. Yours truly. Jeanne Elliot R.R. 2, Seagrave For two minutes IN REMEMBRANCE -- 1988 Dedicated to Comrades of The Royal Canadian Legion by an ex/CWAC Over forty years ago, they came ..... Across mountains, through valleys, over hills and lakes -- To fight for Canada and for YOU and me. Yes, they came, stood smartly on parade Learned the arts of war and how a kill was made. They flew swift aircraft and the lumbering tanks They never expected or needed our thanks. For "they'" were our kinfolk, fathers, brothers, sisters all And they became Canada's Army -- the Volunteers. Now they stand in a far different place Regardless of creed or race They -- who once fought one another in battle Reminisce of the war and that awful need As they greet each other in Comradeship While others in Heaven listen in wonder Then join them in the Hallelujah song For they are now all kindred - The hurt and the agony of dying is gone. Suddenly, they stand silent and listen As they hear faint sounds of 'Taps' -- Followed by the joyous serenade of "Reveille,"" and They see Comrades, now old, as they did not grow old Standing with loved families and friends, all over the world At Cenotaphs in Remembrance With hushed voices they say *'forgive us, we did not wish to die" But now the torch is yours -- do carry it high. And thus they stand .... our fallen Comrades And a light touches their faces As the Lord passes amongst them With tears in His eyes, He see's the wounds And says -- in a trembling voice .... These are ALL my children, Yea, my own! And there will be silence -- all over the world in Remembrance! Editorial Comments (From page 4) run heavy trucks at the same time on rural roads. How to deal with these conflicts has been the subject of much discussion and debate in recent years. Right to farm legislation has been suggested and likewise tougher regulations to prevent the car- ving up of rural land into residential building lots. Cases like the one involving potato farmer Harry Simpson would suggest to us that the time for talking is over. Farmers carrying on legitimate agricultural operations should not have to be hauled in front of the OMB or a court of law just because somebody down the lane feels it will interfere "with the enjoyment of the garden."