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8 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, December 22, 1987 Random Jottings (From page 6) They each had a chance to sit on Santa's knee and tell him what they wanted for Christmas, and then gave Santa a great big hug and kiss before he departed. Our special thanks to Santa for the extra effort he made at our household. The pictures will provide fond memories for years to come. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS I's hard to believe that another year has gone by, and here we are only a few days away from Christmas. This is a traditional time for families and friends to get- together, to sit around the fireplace in a candle-lit room and remember all the nice things that have happend during the year. Nancy and | would like to take this opportunity to wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and peace and prosperity in the new year. If you are driving over the Christmas holiday, we urge you to be very careful. Chatterbox by Cathy Olliffe (From page 4) All these ridiculous thoughts reeled through my head as the van settled into the ditch. But the last thought was the most ridiculous -- 'It's gonna blow! I gotta get out of here!" Now, the whole thing wasn't even an "accident," really. It was no big deal ---- the van simply slid into the ditch. Not very fast, or anything. Yet I was acting like it was the end of the world. But that's what 1 was thinking, as the world's best driver scrabbled out of her seatbelt and out the door, which was facing the sky. As I was doing this, my panic-stricken elbows were playing Beethoven's Fifth on the horn. Not on purpose, the wheel was just in the way. But it attracted the attention of a truck that had just pulled out of Robinglade Estates and saw the whole thing. Blithering like an idiot, I ran up to the truck and immediately began apologizing for beeping the horn. The couple inside, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, smiled, I think, asked me if I was hurt, and offered me a ride intotown. I blubbered gratefully. On the way back into town, they stopped once again © offer assistance to yet another women stuck in the ditch, but her hus- band had already gone for help. They are really nice people, the Williams, and I am eter- nally grateful to them for the ride and the conversation, which included me saying, "This has really been one of those days." Alas, the day wasn't over when I got back to the office. I still had a dentist appointment to look forward to. Actually, having a cavity filled was the best part of my day. As the soothing effect of the gas began to take over, I relaxed deeply into the chair and told Dr. Garfat and his bubbly assis- tant, Jackie, the whole sad story. It's not often that going to the dentist is the highlight of one's day, but then again, Dr. Garfat is the greatest, and I did have a heckuva day. "Yep,'" he agreed, "It sounds like you had one of those days." Here's hoping you have NONE of those days during this holi- day season, that you get everything you want under the Christmas tree, that you drive safely and soundly, and that the spirit of Christmas fills you with happiness, now, and throughout the years to come. Merry Christmas everyone! Cetol UV Kens INTERIOR 1. Protect your pine. 2. UV specially formulated to pro- tect your pine from yellowing. 3. Extra clear matte finish 4 If you've got pine, make it UV Pine by Sikkens. cians CENTRAL PAINT | SIkkens WALLPAPER [2 295 Ritson Road South -- OSHAWA -- 434-3939 Central 7 variety store (From page 3) would lease space to major variety chain such as Beckers or Macs Milk. They suggested they were not necessarily opposed to the idea if the store was operated by the Associa- tion rather than a variety chain Mr. Duncan told the Star that if council insists that the store not be part of a variety chain, Central Seven will go along with that wish. "We want to get this through. If that's what it takes, we'll agree," he said. Central Seven is a community organization which assists developmentally handicapped adults. There are now close to 30 clients associated with Central Seven. The Association wants to be able to operate a convenience store in the workshop for two reasons: (0 generate revenue and to serve as a place where clients can receive supervised on the job training in a store setting which will help them find employment in similar businesses in the community. Mr. Duncan said the Association has about 700 square feet of space at this time in the workshop for the variety store, and a further 400 square feet could be added in the future, if needed. | He said that if council agrees to the re-zoning application for the store, Central Seven could operate in one of two ways: lease the space to an individual with an agreement Hon. John P. Robarts. 15 years. Poster contest. and Uxbridge. Yesterday's Memories (From Page 5) 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 21, 1967 The Publisher and Staff Members of the Port Perry Star received great honours when the Hon. M.B. Dymond, Minister of Health for Ontario presented them a Century of Service Award on behalf of the Kathleen M. Hook resigned her position as Administrator of Port Perry Community Hospital after working for the hospital a total of Congratulations to Joan Parrinder, grade 7 Epsom Public School who was the second prize winner in the Central Ontario District T.B. Master Stephen Archer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Archer won 2nd prize in the Drawing-Colouring contest sponsored by Oshawa Shopping Centre. He won in the 10 to 15 years age group. 10 YEARS AGO Wednesday, December 21, 1977 Christmas arrived a month early for the Central Seven Associa- tion for the Mentally Retarded, with the approval in principle from the provincial government for the establishment of a workshop to serve mentally handicapped adults in the Township of Scugog, Brock Town Hall 1873 has received a grant of $1500 from the Touring Arts Fund of the Ontario Arts Council to help cover the costs of Cana- dian artists performing at Town Hall during the 1977-78 season. Despite opposition from both a land developer and a group of Utica residents concerned about new development, Regional coun- cil voted on a modification of the Utica district plan which would allow ten new houses on fand in the northwest quadron of the community. PART 1 OF 26 To the Peoples of the World A BAHA'I STATEMENT ON Peace THE HOLDING of this mighty con- vocation 1s long overdue. With all the ardour of our hearts, we appeal to the leaders of all na- tions to seize this opportune mo- ment and take irreversible steps to convoke this world meeting. All the forces of history impel the human race towards this act which will mark for all time the dawn of its long awaited maturity. Will not the United Nations, with the full support of its membership, rise to the high purposes of such a crowning event? Let men and women, youth and children everywhere recognize the eternal merit of this imperative ac- tion for all peoples and lift up their voices in willing assent. Indeed, let it be this generation that in- augurates this glorious stage in the evolution of social life on the planet For a free copy of the complete statement "TO THE PEOPLES OF THE WORLD" or information about the Baha'i Faith and local activities, please write or call BAHA'IS of SCUGOG {| P.0.Box 1153, PORT PERRY, ONTARIO LOB INO Phone 985-9339 or 986-4689 that Central Seven clients have the chance to work and learn in the store setting; or operate the store with a hired manager. He said the Association would prefer to lease the space to an operator. The reason Central Seven wants to get into the variety store business is to raise revenue, help train clients and because of guidelines from the provincial government whch stipulate that organizations such as Central Seven must get into revenge generating ventures of this sort Central Seven's annual budget is about $900,000 with about $800.000 coming from the provincial government. The remainder must be raised through projects at the workshop. However, the amount of work done at the workshop is declining, said Mr. Duncan, partly because more and more of the clients are finding work in the community. When the re-zoning application was filed with the Township, there were no formal objections raised by homeowners living near the workshop. Before you send it, seal it... THE ¥ LUNG ASSOCIATION « Lungs are for life PORT PERRY WADO KAI KARATE CLUB REGISTER NOW! for Winter Classes Visit any Sunday or Tuesday at 7:00 PM to Register. BEGINNERS' CLASSES for all ages start: TUES., FEB. 2nd ALL AGES -- 6:00 PM } ' DEMONSTRATION -- TUESDAY, JAN. 26th 6:00 PM at the LATCHAM CENTRE REGULAR CLASSES: (Year-round) in Port Perry Sunday & Tuesday 7 PM. LOCATION: PORT PERRY (downtown) Latcham Centre, at the lake, Queen and Water Streets. FEES: $65.00 for 3 Months (Special Family Rates Available.) MORE INFORMATION: Call at class times 985-7982 or Instructor Sensei, Robert Dods, 2nd Dan 926-5370. or Ron Mollon at 985-7098 FUN, EXERCISE & SELF-DEFENSE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Affiliated with Toronto Wado Kai. under the direction of Chief Instructor Dave Manara. 6th Dan