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Vol. 116 No. 36 Tuesday, August 11, 1982 36 Pages Port Perry's Birdseye Pool is in terrible condition and will have to close down within the next three years, possibly sooner. That was the opinion given to council Monday afternoon by Doug Rowe, a swimming Putting on a happy clown's face was a popular thing to do over the weekend, especially among the youngsters. Robert Dods applies the paint to Patti Hines of Karen Taylor Cosmetics. Birdseye Pool is E 4 on the way out pool expert. Mr. Rowe of Arcade Pools had been asked by Scugog Township three weeks ago, to inspect the municipally owned pool, and he said that with some repairs the pool might have a couple years more life. But he added that the con- dition of the pool does not meet public health depart- ment standards, "and he himself said at the meeting that he has "never seen such a bad pool." The main problem areas seem to be the deck around the outside of the pool, the concrete bottom which is cracked and leaking water, the fact the pool is so shallow (18 inches at one end to about seven feet at the other). Mr. Rowe said that al- though filters could be replaced, it does not appear possible to put a plastic liner in the pool because of the 'very shallow depth at one end. He said that the deck around the pool could be repaired with a thin coat of concrete but the deck is higher than the level of the water because the change rooms are lower and water flows into them. (Turnto page2 4) Love those crazy mutts There was a good turnout on Queen Street Saturday afternoon to see the annual Kinette Mutt Show. The show is part of the Western Weekend activities and always manages to attract plenty of spectators as the youngsters take pleasure in "showing-off" their prize possessions. Above is cute little Lisa Reid and her dog Bandit. Lisa and Bandit came first for the dog with the shortest tail and were third place winners for the Best Mutt of the show. More photos on page 22. Rape law change 'cosmetic' says Centre co-ordinator The co-ordinator of the Scugog and District Rape Crisis Centre says that "recent amendments to Canada's rape laws are only "cosmetic" and likely will not make it easier to get convictions or lead to tougher sentences. Jeannette Ross made the comments in an interview with "the Star following amendments by Ottawa last Thursday which take rape out of the criminal code and replace it with sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon and aggravated sexual assault. Ms. Ross agreed that the statutes dealing with rape needed an overhauling (womens groups have been lobbying Ottawa for years) but she was less than optimistic that the recent amendments will result in any meaningful changes. | However, she did say that the change in definition of rape from a crime of passion to a crime of violence is a positive step. The new amendments will not actually become law until they have been ratified by the Senate, a process not expected to be complete until late this fall. The three categories of sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon and aggravated sexual assault will carry maximum sentences of 10 years, 14 years and life in prison. Conviction for rape now carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. Ms. Ross says that whats needed is tougher sentencing by the courts and minimum sentences of five years for rape and any sexual offence. "There have been some bad sentences handed out which are nothing more than slaps of the wrists," she said. Another change in the law will make it more difficult for a rape victim's previous history to be used in court against them. Ms. Ross said that while changes in legislation may prove to be helpful in some cases, a change in society's attitude towards crimes against women is what is really needed. But she said that changing attitudes is a long and painful process. During debate last week on the amendments, the NDP justice critic Svend Robinson said that over 90 per cent of sex criminals walk free, never to be arrested. And just two per cent of all rapists will ever stand in court and be found quilty. Ms. Ross agreed with those comments, noting that in 1981, the Scugog Crisis Centre dealt with more than 100 cases, the majority of them involving rape. She said that of these cases, just two went to court for con- victions, one for five years (Turn to page 3) \. Inside the Star A Scugog : Island rr 4 retreat A See page 6 Sidr Super Stars in action See page 8 RA ox na, a a ~ ng il he, LRN ENT Sn ES RS Tm