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PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, May 30, 1989 -- 7 WORDS OF ADVICE I had the opportunity to attend the annual Ath- letics Awards Banquet at PPHS last week. Sharon Creelman, a member of the Canadian Womens Field Hockey team, who competed in the last two Olympic Games, was guest speaker at the Banquet. Her words to the students that night were both timely and right on the money, as far as I'm con- cerned. : The Seoul Olympics will always be remem- bered for the steroid scandal, and unfortunately the many amateur athletes who do not use perfor- mance enhancing drugs have clouds of suspicion hanging over their heads. "Steroids," she said, "are not the answer. They are a cop-out." She went on to say that athletics at all levels seems more and more to be measured by the num- ber of oud medals or trophies. And certainly there is no doubt of the tremendous pressure athletes are under in the drive to win. But Ms. Creelman urged the young high school athletes attending the banquet to set attain- able personal goals. Reaching those goals, she suggested, is just as important as medals and tro- phies. it was somewhat ironic that the same day, Dr. Jamie Astaphan began his testimony in front of the Dubin Commission. And he admitted giving Ben Johnson more than 50 injections of steroids. Viewpoint by John B. McClelland Astaphan's defense of his actions was that the pressure to win is so intense for track and other athletes, that if he didn't administer a steroid pro- gram, and monitor it, they would simply go else- where for performance enhancing substances. | am not sure if |, agree with that, but you must admit there is a certain degree of logic in the argu- ment. Ms. Creelman related a personal experience she had at the Seoul Olympics. She asked a mem- ber of the Canadian pole vault team how he thought he would do in that spon, and was quite surprised when he said bluntly, he didn't Sxbec to get past the first round, let alone win a medal. But just being there was the experience of a lifetime, being there, competing against the best ane doing one's best even if stars. Sound words of advice, to be sure. Anybody who has ever competed in any athletic event at any level, likes to win, but at what cost. The absolute obssession we seem to have with winning on the field is reflected in society generally where "nice guys" finish last, and the "losers" are soon relegat- ed to the scrap heap. Hopefully, the Olympic fiasco and the Ben Johnson scandal will be a start in a change of atti- tude, both on and off the playing field. Plus the fact that athletes like Ms. Creelman are taking the time to tell a group of high school students that there is more to sport (and life) than medals and trophies. Personally, I'm going to make a mental note to remind myself of that message next time I'm on the a medal was not in the golf course. My clubs, which have taken a beating over the years, will love me for it. Speaking of sport, | had to make a very tough decision last week, after hearing what it will cost to entertain in my private box at the Skydome. | sadly gave up my private box at the Dome be- fore the joint even opened. | just can't afford the prices for food and drink. | mean $5 for french fries, $20 for a few slices of pizza, $95 for a bottle of Scotch and $72 for a case of suds. Ridiculous, not -to mention $140 for a cheese and cracker platter. Looks like I'll have to sit in the cheap seats and stand in line for a hot dog and beer like everyone else. Of course, | really did not have a private box at the Dome. Even the large corporations which shelled out small fortunes for the right to sit in a pri- vate box, are balking at the prices for catered food. And who can blame them? If that's not gouging, | don't know what is. Even Conrad Black should not have to pay $6.50 for a lousy hot dog, even if it is all-veal. IN CLOSING....... Ontario Premier David Peter- son is both arrogant and hypocritical in sticking b Solicitor general Joan Smith, an old family friend, by the way. Smith, who's in charge of police forces in Ont., walked into an OPP station in the middle -of the night last April to "make enquiries" about a friend of the family who had been arrested. She should resign. Peterson says no way. This guy is a possible candidate for the federal Liberal eadership. Take him, please. Remember Letters io the eaitor To the Editor: Councillor feels column too harsh When? 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 5, 1919 There seems to be an epidemic of stealing going on lately in the area. Jackson's pitching was indifferent, Heayn's twirled well, but had poor support. Deshane, Ingram and T. Jackson led the town. 45 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 4, 1944 Pte. Ken Jackson of Kingston is spending a furlough with his mother Mrs. C. Stabback and Mr. Stabback. Mr. Jos. Allen attended the St. James Cathedral, Toronto last week as a delegate from the Church of Ascension. AC Walter "Bud" Sonley, RCAF of Guelph, was with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sonley over the weekend. Mrs. M.M. Boyd and daughter Diane, Toronto, spent Mon- day with Mrs. Boyd's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Farmer. 35 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 10, 1954 Howard Hall, one of the original donors of the Best Cadet Trophy, presented the award to the two best cadets of the an- nual Port Perry High School Caded Corp. inspection. They were '""Cadette' Captain Jean Samells and Cadet Captain Garfield Lawrence, both of Port Perry. Miriam Jean Price (Peel) obtained the degree of Bachelor of Home Economics at the University of British Columbia on May 17. "Rev. Dr. J. Lewis W. McLean of Victoria, B.C., was elected moderator of the 80th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. James Lewis Walter McLean attended Port Perry Public School and High School when his father was public school principal. Mr. and Mrs. A. Brock attended the graduation exercises at Convocation Hall, Toronto on May 27th to see their son William receive his Bachelor of Commerce. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 10, 1959 Wow! Was the kite derby a success for the cubs and scouts. '1st - Larry Mark; 2nd - Ross Edinborough; 3rd - Bob Edin- borough; 4th - Stewart Stebbins; 5th - Chris DeNure. Miss Jean Samells graduated from the University of Toronto | on May 28th with the degree of Bachelor of Arts and honours stan- in her course. ia (Turn to page 8) In baseball the town defeated the High School 12-4. H. It was with a great deal of dismay that I read your "'View- point" (May 24), on the upcoming meeting regarding the Snowmobile By-Law. This meeting was suggested as a means of working out a solution to the "snowmobile problem" en- countered over the past winter in the residential areas of Port Perry and Prince Albert. Where are To the Editor: In the near past, you have received letters on how Port Perry has changed. We personal- ly still think it's the best. But yes, it has -- and is changing. One of those changes, the increased va- cant properties in town. (ie. Casimir St.). We own one of those properties and in the past few weeks we have had our last tenant move out. The property had a status quo when someone was physically there. In the last 2 weeks things have drastically changed. We have new "Tenants" and they are the young people of town - the 12 to 15 age, male and female. Early in the past week I asked 4 young lads to leave the proper- ty, they said sure. I explained they could be hurt in the shed and it wouldn't be good for either myself or them, and they had broken into private, locked property. You, think things are fine, not 80 -- Thursday my husband and I again checked the property -- He this time asked 3 girls and 2 boys to leave the shed. When we left we removed the ladder, so climb, you must, The new By-Law in its draft stage still needs to be discussed and refined so as to address the problems without causing un- necessary hardship for the local * snowmobilers and ¢hanges to this document will probably be made just as they were last week at Council when the curfew was deemed unnecessary. But your opinion regarding the negative impact on business and children? He found a cozy little nook, complete with porcelain toilet. (Thank goodness it was empty). I also climbed to have a peek. We found some unprintable writing, (Turn to page 8) the "unfriendly" attitude of our town seemed a little harsh in its criticism of what we are trying to accomplish. Perhaps a more ob- jective "Viewpoint" might have pointed out that we have tried to address the Snowmobile Clubs' concern regarding their trails by specifically stating in the By-Law that sanctioned trails will be ex- empt within the town. We have also made an effort to address the concerns of local businessmen by allowing snowmobiles in both sides of Water Street thus allowing the restaurants and garages to func- tion as normal and allowing visitors to enjoy our waterfront as they have done in the past. Port Perry is not and will not be considered "Unfriendly" because (Turn to page 10) Smile For The Day "WE CAN LEND YOU $1,000, BUT YOU'LL NEED 30 CO-SIGNERS!" !