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6- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 16, 1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" DITOR | E(OT EY BN &/ DJ PI FAT J DAV I 4d IAL Editorial Comment A tip of the hat to volunteers Anyone despairing these days over what a cold and cruel world this is can take heart by examining some goings-on right here at home. Everywhere, every week, there are groups in Scugog going out of their way to make things a little bit better. Some do it quietly, on their own with lit- tle fanfare, while others do it by way of noise and celebration. In the end, though, it all amounts to the same thing: a feeling of caring and com- munity. A few examples: a Saturday night east of Blackstock, lo- cal musician Paul Wasson turned his farm over to a crowd who came to enjoy quality country music and donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. In its 7th year, the Musicians' Corn Roast -- dedi- cated to the memory of pedal steel guitar ace Larry Dee -- had raised about $20,000 before this years instalment. And more than 50 area businesses con- tributed to the event, helping assure its success. 0 Sunday afternoon personal watercraft enthusiasts and spectators gathered at Kinsmen Beach for the Second Aquara- ma, sponsored by the Port Perry Rotary Club. The event raises money for the Easter Seals Society, and is a fun way to spend a warm August afternoon. We didnt have results from the event at press time Monday, but will get them to you as soon as we can. o Organizers are gearing up for a resur- rection of the Terry Fox Run to raise money for cancer research. The run hasn't been held here for a number of years, and the group working on the 1994 edition are hoping for lots of help from the community. 0 And let's not forget all the coaches, umpires, parents and players who have taken to the local fields in huge numbers the last couple of weekends as local ball and soccer clubs wind up their seasons. The number of hours contributed by lo- cals for the young folks' recreation would be staggering if it were ever calculated. It's obvious we've only begun to touch on the volunteer work that goes on here, and those omitted shouldn't feel slighted. We include you when we salute those who are going the extra distance required to make Port Perry and Scugog Town- ship the kind of place people are proud to call home. V MR SimpsoN , THE Me TV. PHoe IN Pop ARE \N AND THE 51hTE FINDS YOU... VERDICT, 1 MEAN, THe RESULTS FRoM Random Jotting I ETTERS Kinsmen fed up with vandalism at hall To the Editor: Open Letter to the parents of the van- dals of Kinsmen Hall (or what was the Old Scout Hall). This past Monday morning it was dis- covered that some Port Perry youth have once again broken the windows on the Perry St. (east) side of the Kinsmen Hall, particularly the downstairs section. This is the second time in three weeks that we have Had to PAY FOR REPAIRS caused by them. You should be aware that we have a description of them and will be using it to pay more attention to the hall. If they are seen around the hall again engaging in destructive behaviors, you will be held responsible for the damages and ar- rangements will be made for the youth to either pay out of their pocket, or pro- vide contracted volunteer services to cover the window repairs for the next and the past two incidents of vandalism as well. The least desired option is that we in- volve the local police. The Kinsmen are a group of public minded individuals who contribute much to this community. We ask you, the parents, to please be aware of what will happen when the culprits are caught. The Kinsmen of Port Perry by J. Peter Hvidsten 9 IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMER After considerable prodding and pleading from my wife and kids we've decided to take a summer vacation. This will be a first for the kids and in fact it's the first time in nine summers Nancy and | have managed to get away for more than a couple of days. Last summer | realized my lifelong dream of traveling across the U.S. strad- dling a leather seat with 1200 cc's of pur- ring engine between my legs. The motor- cycle trip was the culmination of more than 25 years of unrest for me, having attempted the same trip when | was about 20 years of age and always wanting to do _ it again. While | never did get to California, | left a ribbon of highway more than 3,000 miles in length in my wake, and when | pulled back into the driveway last June after two weeks on the road, | never once had the urge to jump back on that motor- cycle again. In fact early this spring, | sold the Honda Goldwing purchased just a year earlier and since then have not felt a twinge of regret. But that was a selfish trip, and it's been a long time since our family has taken a summer vacation. Oh, we've taken a few long weekend junkets and middle of the week day trips over the past few years, but never a full 7 days of R&R somewhere away from phones and responsibilities. We're all looking forward to the break, and the time we will be able to spend 'together. Time that so quickly marches by and we're left wondering were it went. All we can hope for now is that the weather co-operates and were not stuck in a small cabin up north with nothing to do but cuddle up in a blanket with a book by a flickering fire, as rain drops dance on the windows to tunes played by the wind as it whistles through the pines. You know, even that doesn't sound bad, does it? GOOD MORNING? YOU BET! Last week our Friday morning breakfast gang was treated to a hearty meal at a secluded cabin nestled among trees along side of a quiet pond south of town. Our host thought we needed a change from our weekly restaurant ritual, so invit- ed us to his cabin with a promise of a great outdoors meal. As we arrived the smell of coffee drifted through the fresh air and toast was being prepared on a real (not gas) charcoal barbecue. it wasn't long until we were served up a breakfast fit for a king, which included small steaks, peameal bacon, fresh eggs toast, coffee and juice. What a way to start a day! Instead of sitting in a noisy, crowded restaurant where cigarette smoke mingles with the smell of bacon, we were able to breathe the fresh, cool morning air and take in the wonders of nature around us. it was truly an exhilarating way to start the day, and one | hope we have the opportunity to repeat again this fall before the weather turns to cold. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Port Perry Star encourages its readers to make use of the letters to the editor column to express their opinions and viewpoints on just about any subject, as we feel a lively letters column will help make this a better community newspaper. We insist, however, that all letter writers sign their name and include a phone number for verification. Sorry, anonymous letter will not be published unless The Star believes it to be in the best interest of the public. We also reserve the right to edit letter with respect to their length, content or libelous comments.