WHITBY FRPFE PRESS. WFDNESIJAY.ýNÃ"VEMâÉË il i.P(F1 Whtby Free Press YOIJR DINING PLEASURE// with Barry Murka r...., Magie Car bas good food and excellent service The Magie- Car at 145 King Street West in Oshawa has become one of Durham Region's most popular dining spots, and Nick Palla- Let us remember By REGIONAL COUNCILLOR TOM EDWARDS Chairman, Recreation Department November the llth! This day means so many dif- ferent things to the residents of our community. To the young sehool children it is a day of escape (rom the boredom and restriction of the classroom. A holiday not quite understood, but a release some- thing to do with a distant war that they will learn about as they get older. To the adolescent it is a parade of middle aged and elderly people paying tribute to some events that are now part of the history lessons. To the young aduit it is a day of pride in the ac- tions of' ones parents, parents who survlved those events which took place 40 years ago. What about those of us who lived through those tumnultuous years? How are we affected? What a range of responses to that question. There is the silver haired lady who will lay a wreath this year as she has for many past years, and perhaps renew the pang of loss at the sudden brutal end to the life of a loved one. A pang that has diminished in the course of time, but about whîch one is poignantly reminded on this solemn occasion. Then there is the motorist held up unaccountably by a parade that he was unaware of. Impatiently gunning his motor in the hope that the police will clear the parade to let him on his way. Let him wait. Let our community and ail other communities pause for these few brief moments in the life of our cornmunity, when we pay tribute to the pain and suffering, and sudden death of young men and women in the cause of a lasting peace. What does this day mean to we who served in those times? 1 suspect that although the circum- stances were different, many of us will remember the terror we experienced and which we tried to hide with a bravado that fooled nobody. «We will think of the tears of comradeship, of a comforting regard for each other which we hid behind salty language in case anybody thought we were sentimental. I suspect that each of us will remember some sudden blood congealing incident, in which a com- panion, often the youngest and most vuinerable was laughing and talking one minute, and the next was a lifeless bundle of flesh. Do you remember how quiet it was in the middle of ail that noise?1 I wonder how many of my comrades react ike I do on these occasions. We sing the famiiar hymns. We isten to the well known words of the padre. The lament is piped, and the flag lowered. I gaze about me in the dlean wide streets 0f this small Canadian town. and I whisper to myself, "Boys I hope you ap- prove of what we did with the legacy you passed on to us." With alI the problems that face us, with al the things that have gone wrong, I think we have managed to keep the memory green of those who paid the supreme sacrifice. Before the parade is over I know I will revert back to my 16-year-old mind and remember the inhospi- table Mfrican Desert, not as it was, but as it became as seen in the words of the poet John Jarmain who survived the desert campaign only to be killed in Normandy in 1944 whilst serving in the 5lst High- land Division. -There are flowers now they say at Alamein; Yes, flowers in the minefields now. So those that corne to view that vacant scene Where dea th remains and agony has been Will (md the hues grow - Flowers, and nothing that we know." 'L.et us remember them. " dino, one of the owners, puts it down to good food, excellent service and atmosphere. When we arrived as Nick's guests Saturday evening, we had diffi- culty finding a spot in the large parking lot, and when we got inside every table was filled and we had to wait for a few minutes. This meant that ap- proximately 150 people were dining at the Magie Car when we arrived. The hostess, Ann Starr, escorted us to a very nice table and we had a waitress beside us in a matter of minutes. Ann has been with the Magie Car for several years and both Nick and Mike feel she does an excellent job in taking a lot of responsibility off their shoulders. Besides By JIM KIRKCONNELL U.W. Direetor "Thanks to you - it works for all of us", is the logo of the United Way. Once again the Oshawa - Whitby - New- castle United Way's an- nual campaign is on. This year the goal is $1,300,000I The money raised will support 33 iion-profit community service agencies. Twenty-four directors, all volun- teers, .will examine pro- gramns of the agencies. This is to ensure that the agencies are providing services which the communities need. The benefits of the United Way reach being hostess and look- ing after reservations, she interviews girls wanting jobs and then trains the ones she selects. We have dis- covered after several visits to the Magic Car that the waitresses are pleasant, courteous and make an extra effort to see that the customer is satisfied. For dinner Joy selec- ted the Veal Cordon Bleu with the ham and cheese just oozing from it. With this she had a baked potato layered with sour cream. I had the New York sirloin and baked potato float- ing in butter. On thing we especially enjoyed was the salad bar where everything was fresh and crisp and variety enough to please every taste. You also have the choice of bread everyone. By contribut- ing once, the incon- venience of many requests are eliminated. The cost of fund-raising and operating costs are reduced for many non- profit agencies. 0f the total sum raised, less than 8 per cent is used for fund-raising. When you think of the United Way, think of 33 organizations not one. The Girl Guides, Whitby Community Care, the St. John Ambulance Society are just a few of the non-profit organiza- tions. Whatever organiza- tion it is, it's there to help you and the com- munity. Be generous in giving! and cheeses and soup of the day included in the price of your meal. The Magie Car does a brisk Sunday business when a magician is on hand to entertain the children. It is obvious ton that a lot of people celebrate ,birthdays here. At least six times we saw a group of waitresses carrying a cake to a table, candies lit, and singing Happy Birthday. At the moment The Magie Car is audition- ing for a pianist for the bar; preferably a femnale and would like to find someone locally if possible. We thoroughly en- joyed our meal at The Magie Car and would recommend it to anyone as one of the better dining spots in Durham. If you haven't yet tried it, put it on your list. We know you will want to go back again and again. Be sure to make reservations 50 you won't be disappointed. Phone 571-1777. THE WORLD IS YOURS .../IF YCU KNOW THE RIGtIT PEILE... Wherever you move the Welcome JWagon hostes s the right person 10 Jhelp you find a place in yojr new Icomnîy Call M o 579752 INVITATIONS _- Dining Guide Le CHALET DINING ROOM, 100 Dundas Street, Whltby 668-437 Long a favourite eating spot for people in Durham' Region, Le Chalet specializes in Seafood, Steaks and Roast Beef. They féatW~e a businessrnen's luncheon from $3.00 and up. Dnâerfor two is (rom $1500 and Up. A salad bar is included with full course meals. Ail major credit cards are âvccpted THE GREAT WALF. 116 Dundas SbIesi West, Mhtby, 68-702. Afavourite eatîng spot for Chinese food loyers. A large selec- tien of Canadian dishe also served. Prices range (rom $2.50 mau !or lunch, and $3.45 and up for dinner. Open from il arn. to 1. a&M~. weekdays, Friday and Saturday open till 2:30 a.m. We ire now fully FAZIO'S ELEGANT ITALIAN CUISINE DINING & DANCING FRIDAY & SATURDAY IN A PLEASANT ATMOSPHERE CALL 571*3042 ile FOR RESERVATIONS IC A R .B R O IL E D S T E A K S SEAFOOD & SPARE RIBS * UES. NIGMI $ 9 95 Filet Mignon ................ Uni*ted Way seeks to raise $1.3 mi*llon WHITBY THEATRE COMPANY 416 Centre Street South Presents "CHAPTER TWO" A Neil Simon Comedy On November 12, 13 and 14 Startung ai 8 p.m. Tickets stili available at Middleton's Book Store or at the box of fice. Tickets $4 each for Thursday performance, $5 each for Friday and Saturday. COMIE AND ENJOY THEATRE AT ITS BEST. eWED. NIGHT New York Soz. Sirili....... " THURS. NIGHT 119,5 Surfiend Turf ................ 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