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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" Sit rom our readers Thanks go to honest folks To the Editor: Last week on my way to work I lost both my briefcase and purse on the side of the road. After searching unsuccess- fully for them, I realized they may be gone for good and be- gan cancelling credit cards. Later that day two separ- ate individuals found the items and returned them to me. I want to thank both Carl Durward and Brett Laycoe for returning my personal ef- fects. It is nice to know there are still honest people. I offered both of these men a reward, but neither would accept it. Once again, thank you for your honesty. Sincerely, Kristine Wilson, Port Perry Singing the praises of Port To the Editor: There is hardly a day that goes by that I do not remark to my husband how much I love the town of Port Perry and the people in it. After moving from Scarborough almost eight years ago, I truly feel this place is my home. This was made even clearer to me last Tuesday (day of the icy storm, and the kids were off school). 1 was driving home from Oshawa with my four chil- dren in our car. I was coming out of McDonald's parking lot, when suddenly the steering went on my car. Luckily, I was able to bring the car to a stop near the side of the road, which was blocking the entrance of a nearby car wash. As I started to get that stressed out mother feeling, I removed the kids from the car and we marched into the car wash. I called Brian's Towing first, and they were great, saying they would send someone right away. Unfortunately they would not be able to fit the five of usin the tow truck. With my husband working in Markham, I figured I would have to get a taxi home. I then phoned Taylor-Ford in Port Perry, to tell them my car was being towed there. I asked Fio- na (who works there), if by chance they could send some- one for us. Without hesitation, she said they would. In about 20 minutes, a warmed-up car with a driver named Pat was there to pick us up. Boy, we were glad to see him! I cannot say enough good things about the way the people at Taylor-Ford have treated us in the past, and just recently the other day. They certainly went above and beyond their call of duty! They sure made this "hyper" mother very grateful. Thank you again, to Brian's Towing, and the wonderful staff at Taylor-Ford; Fiona, Pat, Lar- ry and Myles. Your kindness was very much appreciated. The Urquhart Family, Port Perry. 'Seniors work because they have to To the Editor: re: Elderly Should Move Over (Star, Nov. 7): I am 65 years old. I do volun- teer work as secretary to Green- bank Lions, help as a relief crossing guard, and will contin- ue to do so as long as health per- mits. But let me tell you something: Some of these older people who hold down said jobs may have to. Or, getting down to the nitty- gritty of it, the younger people are just too lazy to apply them- selves or the job as it is isn't good enough. I could go on and on about that subject - I started to work in 1946. Shortly after I started to work, the government brought in an Excise Tax, sup- posedly for the people of our age bracket. In those days they saw what was going to happen in 1980- 90s, so we paid for our so-called retirement, (old age), as we thought; but it hasn't really worked out that way for we "old . people." Now - when I got married you married for better or worse. Not anymore. No I do not condone battered relationships but be- cause the boat gets a bit rocky at times - don't jump out. Also in 1955 you got kitchen- ware dishes, towels, etc. for showers; weddings - a blanket bedding, etc. But nowadays the young people have to and expect a fully furnished home. - They have to have everything at once, not like we oldtimers, who got something when we saved and then we old moms stayed home and did babysit- ting. I got $10 a week per child. But not today - mom and dad want more and more, never sat- isfied, got to outdo the neigh- bors. As far as the general youth at schools and colleges, and the 25 to 35 year old workers: maybe if they put the thinking caps on and put forth a little more ini- tiative, they could do the job of a 65-year-old person. By the way: When I am in the doctor's waiting room, I get tired of seeing and listening to - nurse receptionists discuss the day-night before, recipes for supper, etc. Get my drift? Unlike your letter writer, I have the guts to sign my name. Eleanor Speck, Greenbank HURRICANE MIKE BLOWS IN | FEEL BETTER. DO YOU? ...Seems l've been wrong all along. |, along with just about everyone else in the media, have gone along with the metaphors about The Premier wielding his axe, hacking away, slicing and dicing. | also chortled when | heard that he's become known as Chainsaw around the Ontario legislature. But boy, was | red-faced last Wednesday, before Earnest Ernie Eves gave his Economic Statement, when The Premier was interviewed on the radio and asked to give the looming hatchet-job his spin: He declared the government is not wielding an axe, but rather a Skil saw, as they "Skillfully cut away at the fat." Hm. Can't wait for my next Home Hardware flyer... "On Special: Skil Saw! Trims $6 billion with one easy motion!" IS IT OVER? ...It did feel rather like one was crawling from the wreckage Thursday morning, when the dailies came out with the list of what and whom had been hit by the Tories' latest round of deficit-cutting/tax refunding, and we learned it was everyone, and everything. It called to mind the stories that circulated after this season 's devastating hurricanes down south. You can imagine footage of an Ontarian, standing and gesturing at the barren terrain: "That over there, that's where our municipal transfer payments used to be, and on over yonder, under that cement slab, that's our education funding... 'n our welfare, well, it got blown away in a big storm last summer..." Hurricane Mike. Get used to it. A NICE GESTURE: Amid all the doom and gloom of the past week came word from the folks at Utica Daycare. They were victims recently of creeps who slithered in during the night, trashing an office and making off with a five-dollar bill, and the used VCR the kids watch movies with on rainy days. Someone in the community saw the story in the paper, and stepped forward to donate another VCR. Wonderful gesture. We'll follow up and give you further details in next week's paper. IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK.... Three weeks to Christmas, and the Yuletide spirit of giving and enjoyment is everywhere. The campaigns being undertaken just now to provide comfort and warmth to the area's needy are too numerous to mention in the half-an-inch left here; but suffice it to say they are many. It makes one feel great, all these efforts, which seem diverse and yet converge in the end for a common purpose. Make time to help out. Me , il, Le DLA t Ot aL il i fli lV ls 'Random Jottings by J. Peter Hvidsten Over the years, this type of smear tactic has been used time and time again in efforts to thwart the progress of the community. land ultralights. Not surprisingly, there are some opposed to the plans, and as usual these opponents use scare tactics and misinformation to try and make their - points and mount support against the project. LISHMANS DESERVE COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT I've been following with inter- est over the past few weeks the ongoing debate over a proposed industrial development by the Lishmans near the hamlet of Nestleton. The most contentious issue of the proposal is the plan to build a facility to store, design, assem- ble and sell ultralight aircraft. This along with a grass strip (which already exists) to take-off and While it sometimes appears the vocal minority is speaking for the masses, most often this percep- tionis unfounded. It takes very little vocal opposition to influence the decisions of politicians. Therefore, it's import- ant for those who support the concept of the Lishman proposal to let their voices be heard. In aletter to the editor in this issue of the Star, employees of Paula Lishman Limited place their supportbehind the project. This is a start, but more is needed get the necessary support. A strong message should be sent to our Scugog councillors indicating the proposal meets with the approval of the majority of the community so the project can get underway. Bill Lishman's migrations with Canada Geese, and Paula Lishman's famous knit furs have focused the WORLD SPOTLIGHT on our com- munity over the past few years, but even more important, this talented couple are responsible for providing hundreds of jobs within the community formany arearesidents. Now is the time for this community to show its appreciation for what they have accomplished and supportthemin this very worthy project. DESERVING MENTION v Congratulations to the congregation of Church of Ascension in Port Perry for the recent addition to the historical old church. The new entrance to the building blends beautifully and maintains the heri- tage of the century old church. v/ Atip of the hat to the B.I.LA. and Downtown Merchants for the attractive Christmas wonder- land they've created. The addition of lights on the gigantic Christmas tree near the old library this year adds much to the overall charm of the street. v Don'tforgetto give the gift of life at the annual Fidelity Lodge 428 Blood Donor Clinic tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 6). The need for blood at this time ofthe year is tremendous, so get out and give that most precious of gifts... the gift of life!