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30A -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, December 22, 1987 Letter to the editor A child's anguis To The Editor: Many years ago, when | was a child of about ten, a children's publication ran a small story. While I can't recall the entire story today, its theme is something 1 will never forget. It dealt with a little girl of my own age, telling of her increasing an- ticipation of her birthday, two weeks hence. It told of her delicious excite ment when the morning of the big day arrived. Upon wakening and racing down the stairs for usual shouts of con- gratulations, she instead is brought up short in confusion. Yes, there are decorations galore, jubilation and everywhere, many gatherings of friends and family. Her confusion comes from their apparent unawareness of her presence Toasts were offered, party foods, music and celebrations. But no one saw or spoke to her as she moved from room to room, party to party Finally, out came the gifts. "Ah, my birthday presents," she ex claimed. They have remembered me at last. But no, the guests were giving the gifts to Each Other! "Wait! This is My birthday It's Me you came to honour." Spying a group of her friends, she ran to them. "It's my birthday," she burst out. **Did you bring something for me?" But the children continued to play with all their new toys, unaware of her. Finally, she located her parents. Her mother was busy serving food, entertaining friends. Her father was handing out gifts while enjoying a drink and laughing with his collegues from work. She tugged, hard, at her mother's sleeve. Her elation when her mother glanced down at her quicky turned to anguish as she explained that she was busy just now, run along and play. We'll talk later. The little girl stood, surrounded by all the happy people "Please!" she cred. 1 am here. Don't you know me" Don't you love me"" At the end of the night, she sadly made her way to bed. Well, she thought, I'm glad they all had such a good time. But nobody even thought of me. And it was my birth- day too. Barb Weatherall, Port Perry. Lizylou Color Craft ! 243 QUEEN STREET -- PORT PERRY Wallcovering qn stock UPTO 710% OFF _ 1/2 PRICE a *1.00 OFF Verticals... All Prints. Wallpaper Books an Discounted .. 20 t0 30% Decorate before December 25th and become eligible to win a $100." Gift Certificate towards your next decorating project. WE WILL CLOSE AT 12:00 NOON ON DECEMBER 24th * HAPPY HOLIDAYS * RNR RUA SEE RE RE RUA RE RUE REE RUE RUE RUE RUE RUE REE REE REE RVR REA REX AER RARER i 4 4 1 *11.95 thru *31.95 (A Great Gift Idea) 4 4 4 4 4 4 n TE PORE YA YOu YAK Mand Yn YAR YA Ya YA YAN POX YAN PRX PRX PAX THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM The Kindergarten choir from the Hope Christian School in Prince Albert sang a couple of delightful numbers during a Christmas con- Mrs. Santa Claus pays a visit Greenbank and Area News by Helen McKean Mrs. Santa Claus visited Green- bank early this year. We want to thank her for her generous Gift she sent to the three groups - namely the Afternoon U.C.W., the Evening U.C.W. and the Womens Institute. Her gifts went toward filling our Operation Scugog "Christmas Cheer Boxes."" We hope she had as much pleasure giving it, as we had receiving it. Her thoughtfulness will reach far beyond Greenbank. Again thank you Mrs. Santa Claus!! But: she is still unknown! Many relatives are coming home for Christmas! Mr. and Mrs. John Simpson arrived from Moose Jaw, Sask. to visit with John's mother & daughter Donna Irwin & her fami- ly. On Monday they motored with Don & Helen to visit their mother, Florence Archer in Port McNicoll. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hooker enter- tained Carol & Hillis Wilbur of Utica for dinner on Friday evening. On Sunday they hosted the Smith & Hooker annual family Christmas party. The Baird Family Christmas was held on Saturday at the Latcham Centre, Port Perry when 78 family members arrived to enjoy the cert held December 15. The Kindergarten choir was directed by Ruth van Eyk. Christmas Dinner, Santa and hap- py time together. Our Christmas Sunday Service brought us the true meaning of Christmas. The Little People joined in celebrating Jesus Birthday. The Junior Choir were delightful singing "Glory To God In The Highest." The Senior Choir sang "Carol of Hope." Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thomson lit the Fourth Advent Candle & Mr. Neil Hunter helped in reading the Real Christmas Story from Luke I. Rev. Shepherd's sermon "Glory To God" brought us even closer to "The Christ Childs Birthday." We wish the Port Perry Star, its readers & everyone a Happy, Healthy Christmas and a pro- sperous New Year. IN DURHAM REGION LAST YEAR ... 17 People were KILLED in automobiles PUBLIC NOTICE Take notice that the Regional Municipality of Durham, in accordance with Section 26 of the Planning Act, 1983, is reviewing its Offical Plan. As part of the review process, Discussion Paper No. 1 - In- dustrial Component has been prepared. This Discussion Paper provides background on existing policies and designations, a discussion of issues which may affect the Durham Regional Official Plan and suggests future policy thrusts, possible policy revisions and redesignations. Discussion Paper No. 1 - In- dustrial Component is the first paper to be completed. where the driver had been drinking! 392 People were INJURED in automobiles | where the driver had been drinking! What are YOU going to do about it? | In order to assist in the evaluation of the industrial review, the public is invited to provide input by way of submissions to the Region's Planning Department Information and a copy of Discussion Paper No. 1 -- Industrial Com- ponent 1s available either from the offices of the Planning Depart- ment, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 or the of- ficas of the Clerk of each Area Municipality, or by calling the Plann- } ing Department, (Whitby) 668-7731 or (Toronto) 686-1651. C Submissions concerning Discussion Paper No. 1 must be forward- ed to the Commissioner of Planning at the Whitby address mentioned above and must be received no later than Friday, January 22, 1988. A Message from SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk) at Port Perry High School a USE The submissions received from the public will be used to tormulate a proposed amendment to the industrial policies and designations in the Durham Regional Official Plan This 1s anticipated to be presented to the public and area municipal Councils in February and will be advertised in the respective newspapers in order to ob- tain comments. Please include your address and telephone number in any submis, sions made. This message 1s sponsored by Emmerson Insurance Brokers Limited, Port Perry " Marie Hubbard Dr M. Michael, MCI P Chairman, Planning Committee Commissioner of Planning