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EN a A Br ER = ---- on TT 2h Tame » ni hl ig a SRT OMAR ra . "a hr i fo ER, a Tal" pate Simei I SS Sp A---- mwa el BRIENTA a rl 12 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, February 26, 1991 Letters io the editor A tribute to Eugene Forsey Scout flags stolen To the Editor: On the one hand, I am incensed that I have to write this letter, and deeply disappointed on the other a 1} commemorate Scout-Guide Week this year, our Scout Troops throughout Pine Ridge District participated in an overnight camp in Palmer Park. The thrust of this camp was to make Scouting more visible within the community and, hopefully, encourage more youth to participate. .- The Aims & Principles of Scouting are to help boys, youth and adults develop character as resourceful and responsible members of the community by providing opportunities and guidance for their mental, physical, social and spiritual guidance. The Principles of Scouting are: Man must, to the best of his abili- ty - Love and serve God; Respect and act in accordance with the human dignity and rights of in- dividuals; Recognize the obliga- tions on himself to develop and maintain his potential. With this and more in mind, five of our Scout Troops along with our newly formed Pine Ridge District Venturer Company, were out in force in sub zero temperatures for fun, and fellowship, sleeping over- night in tents. Unfortunately, it seems Port Perry has reached an all time low- point. At some time between 2 and 5 a.m. someone or some people decided our troop flags and a bright yellow 12 foot banner would look better somewhere other than lashed to the fence surrounding the ball park - they were stolen. These ""'trophies" are of no use to anyone except the groups to whom they belong. Troop flags belonging to 1st Cannington, 1st Uxbridge, 1st Scugog and 1st Port Perry, the new Venturer flag (along with five $70.00 flag poles, of course) and a very expensive 1st Cartwright Scout Banner all unbelievably stolen. Besides the monetary value, tradition is involved. Some of the flags cannot be duplicated because the show the history of the troop through the badges sewn on - badges that cannot be replaced. The District Council and, in turn, the various Group Commit- tees within Pine Ridge are com- mitted to promoting the Scouting programme in all its aspects. We certainly aren't about to give up now. It's obviously needed more now than ever. We have always received tremendous support from the community at large and ap- preciate it more than we can say. If anyone has any information, or if you have found any of these items, please call me at 986-0151. Yours in Scouting, Ruth Collins President Scouts Canada Pine Ridge District Council Borelians treat To the Editor: The other evening, my friends and I attended the Borelians Theatre Group's production of "The Cheaters."" What a treat. All of the actors portrayed their parts perfectly. We laughed until we cried. An absolutely ridiculously funny set of cir- cumstances was performed by dedicated actors. It ended with everyone being where they belonged. The disturbing part was the small audience to enjoy this delightfully funny farce. I don't want to give the story away. Go see it. You'll enjoy it. We did. Hats off to the Borelians - front stage and back stage. Elizabeth Passmore R.R. 4, Port Perry To the Editor: "Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in all mankind." (John Donne 1573-1631). Eugene Forsey's death on February 20, 1991 deminishes me, it also diminishes Canada. This national treasure was born in by Gary Woods This year the Scugog Shores Historical Museum is establishing a heritage vegetable and herb garden. A traditional four square kitchen garden with a white wash- ed fence around the perimeter, which will protect against wandering animals and adven- turesome chickens. The garden will produce vegetables and herbs to partially feed a large 19th cen- tury family. Our main intention is to grow heirloom seed varieties. We will hopefully attain seed from the Scugog area that has been pass- ed down from generation to Newfoundland in 1904, but became the most persistent voice for a free, democratic and pro- sperous Canada. A friend and advisor of Prime Ministers and a prolific writer of letters to the editor, Mr. Forsey did not hesitate to comment, usually with wisdom and sagaci- ty, on words or actions taken at any level of government in Canada which he thought diminished Canadians. He was unique. Yours Truly, Bill McKay Scugog Township. plant heritage gardens generation, making the garden true to what may have been con- sumed by the pioneers of the area. Seed from the garden will be sav- ed annually to be replanted the following growing season, a prac- tice the family would have also followed. Farming was the backbone of a community such as Scugog. The fields were the chore of the males; while the kitchen garden was the province of the housewife and children, especially girls. It pro- vided a creative outlet for the housewife and a social time with other local women. She could take visitors to admire her master- Editorial Comment (from page 6) Anti-American sentiment in several countries has been whipped into a fury with protests in Ottawa, Toronto, New York, Washington, London and other cities. Thank goodness for Margot Kidder and her democratic right to speak out against this war. But she is wrong. Saddam Hussein, by his actions, backed everyone into a corner, including himself and the people of Iraq. If the Americans or anybody else had not stood up to this guy, every would-be Saddam with the money to buy a few guns and tanks would be popping up all over the globe. They will think twice about that now. This war and its terrible cost in lives, the environment and money, should never have happened. But it did and the coalition, led by the Americans, have been given no choice but to finish it in the one way Saddam understands: brute force. BONFIRE BBQ RESTAURANT "the best chicken & ribs" DAILY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS Open 7 Days a Week during Winter Months HWY. 35 & 7, LINDSAY (705) 328-0017 RESTAURANT DINING 147 SCUGOG ST., (416) 985-9377 Tie Feed Bin Bakery & Cafe ~ "FOR GOODNESS SAKE" Bakery Wholesale and Retail PORT PERRY, ONT. Dave & Marlene McKee 158 WATER STREET PORT PERRY 985-441 ... featuring Fresh Salads, Pasta, Pizza, Chicken Ribs & Steak LIC. 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This creates a " narrow bed which borders the garden where herbs and some perenial and annual flowers will be grown. We will try to apply 19th century organic garden prac- tices but concessions to 20th cen- tury will be made to prevent crop loss due to weather, animals and insects with only organically safe materials used. Anyone knowing of anyone or having themselves heirloom seeds that they would like to share with the museum to help create an authentic kitchen garden of the Scugog area, contact the museum at 985-3589. We have also joined the Heritage Seed Program, a project of the Canadian Organic Growers and at present is our main source of heirloom seed. At the end of each growing season, seed will be collected and re-offered through a publication of the program. The purpose of this program is to stop the loss of our rich agricultural heritage bequeathed to us by our ancestors. People have stopped growing old varieties in favour of new hybrids offered by seed companies. And when a variety is no longer grown it becomes extinct. With this comes not only the loss of our agricultural heritage, but also a devastating loss of genetic material necessary to ensure the safety of our future food supply. People interested in further infor- mation on the Heritage Seed Pro- gram, please send a self- addressed stamped envelope to Heather Apple, c/o Heritage Seed Program, R.R. 3, Uxbridge, On- tario LOC 1KO. Each year the museum holds a number of special events. July 1st weekend with Pioneer Days and Fall Harvest during the last weekend in September. Both of these events have displays and demonstrations. A Pioneer Day Camp and Christmas Craft ses- sions are held for children. For tours and special events informa- tion, contact the museum at 985-3589. 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