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« 4 - 24- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 17, 1995 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" R B PORT PERRY STAR KJ URAL RooTs Congregation meeting Jan. 29 Florence Eas Ashton BEE One has to check the calendar « these days to realize this is the 'month of January. With all the fog and rain we have had over the last few days, perhaps we will be glad to see a nice gentle snowfall. After all, it is winter, so let us enjoy. We extend our sincere sympa- thy to Gerry and Betty Emm, and Tony and Sharyon Emm and family in the recent passing of their mother Mrs. Bertha Emm, who passed away at Oshawa General Hospital last Wednesday, following a briefill- ness. The funeral was conduct- ed at the Carson Funeral Home, Brooklin on Saturday after- noon, with interment at Burns Cemetery, Ashburn. Rev. Shei- na Smith officiated. A lovely luncheon was served in the church hall, when the family re- ceived, friends and relatives. During the service, Julie Fisher read a beautiful poem as a lov- ing tribute to her grandmother. Also, the minister read another lovely tribute which was com- posed by granddaughter An- drea Emm. Bertha and her late husband had emigrated from England in May, 1965, coming to Ontario to be near their two sons who ar- rived a few years earlier. Ber- tha was a charming lady and was loved and admired by all who knew her. We will miss her and remember her with cher- ished memories. We also extend our sympathy to Bob and Brenda Nixon and son Cameron. Brenda's mother passed away suddenly right af- ter Christmas. Rev. Sheina Smith's sermon title on Sunday was "How can we see God's glory?", with the choir singing "We are part of the family". The beautiful floral tributes in the sanctuary were in loving memory of Bertha Emm who always enjoyed being at worship on Sunday morning. The annual congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29 following the 10 a.m. service. Sandwiches and des- sert will be served. A movie will be available for the children.- It's euchre night again on Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Com- munity Centre. The Ladies Bible Class met at the home of Lexie Pettus on Tuesday afcernoon with eight present. President Aldine Wick chaired the meeting, opening hymn was "Leaning on the Ev- erlasting Arms". Scripture reading by Sheila Parrott from Matthew 7:1-11. Meditation was titled "Daring to Ask". Shei- la led in prayer. "How Great Thou Art" was sung. Time was spent on planning the meetings for this year. We enjoyed a nice chat over the tea cups. Bernice and Jean Gardner attended a birthday party for Blanche Wil- liams at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Manns, Oshawa, on Saturday evening. Bernice and Jean enjoyed dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Wilcox, Uxbridge, recently. "GM line evokes Depression It was reported to me this week that an assistant leader is needed in the Beaver Scout unit. This is due to one of the present leaders having another commitment for a period of time. Whether you're male or fe- male, I can assure you a very re- 'warding feeling for your partici- pation. Come on out and enjoy the fun with the kids. There appears very little news due to the pleasure skat- ing and ice hockey rink falling onits face. So let's look at those ambi- tious job seekers who stood in line hour after hour to receive an application form last week for those anticipated GM jobs. I was brought up in the great depression and remember eve- ry Sunday we drove about two miles up near Barker's Air Field on Dufferin Street and pur- chased a dozen eggs for 12 cents. Farmers around here sold 75 pour.d sacks of potatoes for $1.35 in season and later $1.50. We went to the show on Saturday alwrnoon for 10 cents and our parents always went Tuesday night. That night, for an extra 69 cents above your ad- mission cost of 25 cents, you would receive a beautiful contri- bution to your set of dinner dishes. One week a cup, then a gerving bowl, then a saucer, then a plate, etc. These dishes today are worth a lot in the an- tique business. That was also the period when you had coal delivered and you always count- ed the number of bags. The war clouds gathered and then I remember the lineups of the unemployed at John Inglis Toronto, Small Arms factory in Long Branch and at Research Enterprise in the Leaside area. Then they built the Geko pow- der plant in Scarborough where many of the people from around this area worked. At the end of the war, all of us from the armed forces came home and needed homes, cars, furniture, etc. We enjoyed pros- perity but still had bumps in the economy in the years that fol- lowed. In 1950, all the insurance companies had all their mort- gage money out. The well was dry and living accommodations were still greatly needed. The federal government around this time formed the CMHA and backed insurance companies on the approved 15-year mortgage plan at 3 1/2 and 4 per cent. Yes, those who bought then with CMHA mortgages had it made. Later years this was changed to a 20-year plan reviewed every five years. Inflation was begin- ning to take its toll on our per- sonal purchasing power and in 1955 the federal government in- troduced a bill which made it mandatory to deposit one third down on anything we pur- chased, furniture, cars, etc. Un- employment followed and later this was rescinded. By 1960, inflation rose again and the federal government took a non-spending period and we saw unemployment zoom up again. This was later changed. We went on until 1970 when there was another bump but a much larger one came in the early 80s. During the 70s and 80s, price control was intro- duced and part of this remains with usinrent controls today. Who would have thought the early 1990s would bring any- thing economically as bad as what we've got. Look at the large corporations which have folded and it's not in one sector of business but across the board. Trust companies, insu- rance companies, manufactur- ing companies, building con- truction companies and so on. We live in one of the richest countries in the world for min- erals, forest products, manufac- turing, oil and so, why can't we- turn things around? We spent too much on credit. Look at the years and our wastes: . the petro refinery in south Newfoundland called "Come By Chance", the heavy water plant in the maritimes, the Pickering airport, Cedar City planned off Brock Rd. area, northeast of Toronto, the planned perfect city on Lake Erie, was it called Nan- tucket? There was more waste to build the Dew Line in the north but we had to have this for our protection. To top it off, one of our best trading partners, the United Kingdom, joined the European Common Market. Our trading relations there were ten to one. For every dollar of goods we im- ported, we exported $10 worth. The maritimes were hit hard here. Whatis the answer? 1. My opinion is if we as Canadi- ans invested more in the bonds of Canada, we could cut the for- eign investor out. This would mean a debt within our own family of Canada. But I believe part of the dividends paid should be tax-free as an induce- ment for your faith in your gov- ernment. \ 2. Illegal immigrants should be shipped back immediately and let them argue with immigra- tion from over there instead of feeding and housing them for two years. Hospital tuck shop officially opening Shirley Lee Weather! What a change a week can make. The creek behind our home has flooded as much as we would see any spring since we have been here. Last year on Jan. 15 the temperature was -30C. Asitis said that "only in Can- ada" is there weather like this. The "Teen Class" per- formed their puppet version of "This Little Light of Mine" as the Ministry of Music at church on Sunday. Next Sun- day, church and Sunday School at 11 a.m., Rev. Shep- herd's sermon will be "The Gifts of Those Around Us". Meetings coming up: Church Annual Meeting Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. - Church basement; Greenbank Hall Board meeting on Jan. 24 at 8 p.m.; and the Official Board meeting of Pinedale, Sea- grave and Greenbank ChurchesondJan. 25 at 8 p.m. The Tuck Shop at Commu- nity Memorial Hospital will have an official opening on Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. Refreshments will be served in the cafeteria. The sympathy of the com- munity to the family of George Rahm who died last Friday at the Port Perry Nursing Home. George was Greenbank's oldest citizen who had celebrated his 95th birthday in October. A warm welcome is extend- ed to newlyweds Denise (Re- esor) and Dave Bell who were married Dec. 31 in Port Perry United Church. They are now residing on Couves Lane - the third generation to live in the Couves home. Denise is daughter of Danny and Lillian Reesor of Agin- court and granddaughter of Art and Pearl Couves. Mrs. Aileen Dobson and Mary Jean Till visited with Aileen's brother Stewart Suggitt in North Bay last week. All ladies of the communi- ty are invited to the Women's Institute meeting at the home of Shirley Lee on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 1:30 p-m. Thought for the week: The heart thatis truly happy nev- er grows old. We don't cease playing because we have grown old; we grow old be- cause we have ceased play- ing. Mid-winter melt can make water hazards Mixed comments everywhere on the crazy weather! Lots hate the cold but many skiers and snowmobilers are disappointed. All children should be re- minded to stay away from the lake, river and ditches. Happy Birthday wishes to John Trick, Rosalind Stevens, Krystal Manitius, Charlie Short, Luella Kennedy, Don Beacock, Len Somerville (not Matt!). * Special Happy Birthday wishes to Wade Atkins who cel- ebrated with family, friends and neighbors this past Satur- dayevening. Church News George Hill gave the Sunday School theme for the whole peo- ple of God "Revealing God's Glo- ry". The choir sang "Teach Me God to Wonder", accompanied by organist Muriel Jebson. Rev. David Shepherd chose for his sermon "Share the Spirit". The Sunday School will held a pan- cake lunch on Sunday, Feb. 5 af- ter church. People needing a ride to Sea- grave Church, please contact Herb Hatch at 985-8888. That's all for this week, please call Ann Sandiford at 985-9440 for next week's news. Please remember to call us with sports results, academic achievements, birthdays, anni- versaries, group meetings, etc., etc...We need your input! Locals in on 'spiel Prince Albert was well repre- sented at the Curling Club. Judy Phinney and Mary Taylor played together. The rest of us where there but not on the same team. Beth Pereman was even put on the other draw. Thanks to everyone who organized it. Next Sunday at Prince Albert Church is communion and the Sunday after that is the Annual Meeting/Pot Luck Lunch. Please plan to attend. It was good to see Florence Smith at church on Sunday. She looks well. The choir sang an inspira- tional tune. Everyone should be congratulated for their efforts.