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I "A Family Tradition for 127 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 4,1994 - 7 Letters to the editor Euchre pa A profile of youth groups may dispel some myths To the Editor: With reference to your pre- Christmas edition and its en- couraging letters on youth groups. One writer said some- thing very profound about this being the first generation of Ca- nadians whose future looks bleaker than their parents. The "X (or angry) Generation" has been much examined recently. | applaud Michelle Bull in her ef- forts with the Anglican Youth Reesor family coincidences To the Editor: On Dec. 24, 1947 our father Mr. Fred Reesor, Reeve of Port Perry, passed away at the age of 62. He was the oldest in a family of five boys and two girls. On Dec. 24, 1993, the last member of the family, Mr. Salph Reesor, died at the agesof ~ We thought this an interest- Ing coincidence in the life of the Reesor family. In loving memory, Dora (Reesor) Dowson group and perhaps their pro- posed seminars might, at one stage, provide an overview of prospects for the future of the Post Baby Boomer generations. [hope that this would not be too negative and would reflect that, although it may appear to be a crisis, that the Japanese have the right attitude. When they write their word for Crisis they use two characters. The first represents their word for "Dan- ger" and the second "Opportuni- ty". In fact, it is rare for there to be such a period of sustained low inflation and interest rates. Historically, these two factors have always heralded stability and steady growth. We need speakers or mentors who can provide direction so that Port Perry youth can recognize how they can plan their studies to fit into that economy. May I respectfully make a suggestion to the Port Perry Star. 1 appreciate how costly this exercise would be, never the less. Your paper could do a series of profiles on the various youth groups that operate in Scugog. This would dispel some of the myths surrounding groups like the Cadets, Rangers and Church youth groups. Youngsters might see that some existing groups do offer activi- wy unknown. The Port Perry Presbyterian Church, located at Queen and Simcoe Streets, is pictured above. Date of photo is From Page 6 new Scugog Township as Port Perry, Reach and Cartwright slipped out of existence at the stroke of midnight. : When a key witness failed to show up at the OMB hearing regarding an application for zoning changes to allow Toronto developer Charles Santos to build a shopping centre in Prince Albert, Mr. Santos withdrew his application. The Office of the Supervising Coroner has announced the appointment of Dr. Robert C. Allin, Coroner of Ontario and Northumberland-Durham counties. Dr. Allin, a graduate: of the University of Toronto, has practised in Port Perry since 1969. 10 YEARS AGO Wednesday, January 4, 1984 Geoffrey Robert Grieveson was the first baby to be born at Community Memorial Hospital in 1984. He was borir at 12:43 a.m. on January 3 to parents Sherrie and Rick Grieveson. Port Perry merchants reported that sales were good in 1983, gtating that Christmas sales were up from 1982 figures. pg Nl AN BA t ties that appeal to them and use the information you provide to make contact. This would be a very useful community service. I have never understood the mentality of the vandal so | won't offer a co ent. l am con- cerned about the alarming in- crease in the number of suicides amongst the young. In the over- whelming majority of suicide notes and failed attempts, it ap- pears that the common factor has been that these youngsters have believed that their lives have become meaningless. Bearing in mind that so many may not be able to have the privilege of past progressing ca- reers we, as a society, may need to redefine the word success. Not so much linking it with ma- terial acquisition and status but perhaps with other forms of community, volunteer, spiritu- al and family achievements. Perhaps it may be a good idea to invite Port Perry youth, (ei- ther as individuals or class groups) to submit their recom- mendations for new activities they would like to have. There seems to be many adults willing to give time and resources to provide extra activities. What do the kids themselves feel that they lack? How would they like us to help them? Do they want new youth groups? For entirely selfish reasons, I hope that some of them ask for a yearround, indoor heated swimming pool and weight training centre. Yes, I know that would cost a fortune! As a resort town competing for day trippers and dollars, maybe an attractive splash pool would be a further attraction that might boost retailers and eatery revenues. With a fifth elementary school being planned and talk of a Roman Catholic high school being needed, in addition to the large population at PPHS, I would suggest that a quality splash pool (and laned-off pool for seri- ous exercise), would be well supported. Sports teams know the benefit of weight training and swimming for training. Lo- cal physiotherapists could use the pool for therapy sessions for rehab and working with the handicapped, pre-natal exer- cise and mother and baby ses- 'sions. A swim team, water polo team, etc. would be a boost for the town. As a lakeside resort, lifesaving training should be a high priority for this town. Swimming is arguably the best exercise for all age groups. A good pool would be a wonderful family-oriented recreation cen- tre. Two or three times a year there could be designated even- ings for "private pool parties", especially to reward invited, de- serving, members of youth groups who have spent some in constructive activity. (Mature life guards supervising, of course.) I would like to see a feasibili- ty study that took into account how much residents would use the facility if they (as local tax- payers) would get special fami- ly discount passes. Also taking into account, visitors at full price, plus the spin off business it might generate and possibly physiotherapy OHIP-charging that might offset some of the costs. It may not be as outra- geous as it initially sounds. Thank you, P. Lamb Newcastle | WV [! GETY Sunday was the "Service of the Covenant." Holly Beattie opened the service singing "Reach Out For The Gift," - so beautifully. The choir sang "Gloria in Excelsis Deo," fol- lowed by the hymn "Go Tell It On The Mountain." Then Holy Communion took place. The Greenbank annual meet- ing will be held on Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. On Jan. 9 installation of offi- cers of our U.C.W. will take place. We are sorry to hear Mrs. Tot Rahm is gravely ill in Port Perry Hospital. It was good to see the "Bill Lee" family at church. Suzanne, Bill and children just spent the last three weeks in the sunny south. Please don't forget the bottle MACKEY, BAILEY & KORB BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS rty Jan. 7 drive on Saturday, Jan. 8 puton by the Greenbank-Seagrave Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts. They want your returnable de- posit pop bottle and beer cans and beer bottles, to donate to their fundraising event. The first euchre party of the new year will be held on Jan. 7 at the Greenbank Hall. A Christian Unity Service for all Scugog Township churches will be celebrated in Greenbank United Church on Sunday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Scugog Ministerial. News is scarce. Please phone me at 985-2944. We would real- ly like to hear from you. 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