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"A Famlly Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 21,1994 - 7 188 MARY STREET - PHONE (905) 985-7383 1Year-$32.10 includes $2. 10 GST PORT PERRY, ONTARIO The Port Perry Star is authonzed as second class mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa, for cash payment ot postage. Second Class Mail Registration Number 0265 Subscription Rate: 6Months-$17.72 includes $1 .22GST The Port Perry Star @w! BLUE - LL 1B7 FAX 985-3708 {l:]=1el)] 1994 Foreign-$90.95 includes $5 95GST EDITORIAL Publisher - J Peter Huidsten News Editor - Scott Anderson Sports Editor - Kelly Lown LL E ADVERTISING Advertising Manager - Anna Jackman Advertising Sales - Jackie McDonell, Advertising Sales - Bill Eastwood Production- Pamela Hickey, Rhonda Stevens BUSINESS OFFICE Office Manager - Gayle Stapley Accounting - Judy Ashby, Louise Hope Retail Sales - Kathy Dudley, Retail Sales - Marlene Moore PRODUCTION Annabell Harrison, CCNA 4 Trudy Empringham, 2 Susan Milne, EE [<{[_[{U]9 Nl") Robert Taylor, #CNA Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association Ontano Community Newspaper Association Published every Tuesday by the Port Perry Star Co. Lid. Port Perry, Ontario * GST included In price I ETTERS Pleased with stand of politicians To the Editor: Residents of the Durham Re- gion should be extremely grate- ful for three NDP MPPs: Drum- mond White of Durham Centre, Allan Pilkey of Oshawa and Gordon Mills of Durham East. They voted "no" at the first reading of Bill 167, Ontario's homosexual legislation. However, our appreciation is obliterated for the other two: Larry O'Connor of Durham York and Jim Wiseman of Dur- ham West. They voted "yes." Wiseman's vote is particular- ly disappointing because the majority of residents in Ajax and Pickering hold to tradition- al values. Check out the demo- graphics! They believe in the nuclear, conjugal family of primary rela- tives: mother-wife, father- husband, daughter-sister, and son-brother. It consists of only two generations with one man, one woman and their socially recognized children, who are ei- ther their natural offspring or adopted. This basic social cell has three links: marriage, the parent-child, and siblinghood. Furthermore, what justifies, in Wiseman's and O'Connor's mind, amending the definition of "spouse" in the Ontario Hu- man Rights Code by striking out "of the opposite sex" from "living with a person of the op- posite sex?" If including "sexual orienta- tion" as a prohibited ground for discrimination justifies the def- inition change, are Ontario citi- zens to expect future changes encouraging paedophilic mar- riages? Both Gary Blair Walker and NAMBLA (North American Star editor wins editorial writing award The Port Perry Star was informed last week that edi- tor Scott Anderson has won a third place award for his writing of a national editorial. The Premier Award recog- nizes editorial writing of a national focus which contrib- utes to a better understand- ing of human relationship in ' Canada between individuals, regions or races. Mr. Anderson's editorial, entitled "Justice Not For All" outhned the injustices which took place during the Karla - Homolka trial last year. all Canadian "circulation. First place was awarded to the 39,300 circulation Victor 1a B.C. Monday Magazine, and second place to another large B.C. paper, the Colwood Goldstream News Gazette. The management and staff of the Port Perry Star con gratulate Scott on this excep tional accomphshment Premier Awards are open to | Community | "Newspaper Association mem- | "bers, regardless of size or | Men Boys Lovers Association), should be ecstatic! After all, Svend Robinson is pushing to have the legal age of sexual con- sent lowered to 14. 'And what about a marriage between a human and an ani- mal? Far-fetched? I don't think so. The evolutionist argues that man is only an animal. Serious- ly. Why can't beastiality fall un- der the definition of "sexual or- lentation?" Just change the word "person" in "living with a person of the opposite sex" to "animal" or "being" or "crea- ture." Don't write off this argument. The relationships to be legally sanctioned under Bill 167, if it becomes law, were deemed ab- surd 10 years ago. Lobby groups use politics, schools, the law and the media to innoculate so- ciety into accepting the unac- ceptable. They overwhelm us with valueless values. And when you stand against the genuine faults in their de- mands they resort to name call- ing and chanting, an extremely popular ritual employed by pro- homosexual activists. "Homo- phobe" is the most popular. And "Born-again bigot" has changed to "bigot" because only bigots use the former. Homophobia and bigotry are absolutely and unconditionally wrong! Unfortunately they un- veil their putrid spirits too fre- quently. Likewise, the practice of homosexuality is absolutely and unconditionally wrong! The problem ignites when condem- nation of the practice is inter- preted as rejection of the per- son. Similarly, to encourage confusion between the two only complicates the issue further. What's more, discrimination 1s absolutely and unconditional- ly wrong, but only when apply- ing it to an individual or group. To discriminate between beige and white when choosing your house paint is quite acceptable. Moreover, applying discrimina- tion against a deviant behavior 1s necessary. To neglect it by voting "yes" to Bill 167 is irre- sponsible. It only encourages events like Gay Pride Day and the Gay Games. Zero tolerance toward the be- havior, not the people, would be more appropriate. Unfortunate- ly, to expect personal discipline 1s unrealistic. Discipline is more likely relegated to the Town of Bedrock than political- ly protected as a prohibited ground for discrimination. While White, Pilkey and Mills may not prove so sensible on other issues, as a resident of Durham and a member of the Family Coalition Party, the fourth largest political party in Ontario, I am pleased with their stand. Thanks guys! Brian Chiasson, President, Family Coalition Party, Durham Centre Constituency Association Not in disagreement To the Editor: After reading the article in your June 14, 1994 edition headed "Blackstock residents oppose sale of land," I'm totally confused as to what meeting your reporter attended. I was one of those 20 resi- dents in attendance. There were concerns expressed at the meeting, mainly to do with the drainage problem there is at the north end of Greensboro Drive. However we were assured by council that this problem has to be dealt with whether the sale of these lots go through or not. Most residents just had ques- tions in regards to the selling price of these lots, where the money was going and when this was to take place. Others brought to light details of tile drainage in the area and others suggested council have two lots instead of three and having them come off of Old Scugog in- stead of Greensboro Drive. Councillor Ken Gadsden made a point of clarifying the feeling he was getting from the crowd. He stated that other than the little boy no one else in attendance seemed to be object- ing to the proposal. From my seat I saw no one or heard any- one who disagreed with his statement. As a resident of Blackstock I would appreciate this be clari- fied to the public as I would not like anyone to get the wrong idea about this issue. Black- stock has a hard enough time getting recognition when it comes to funding. I feel the plan they have laid out for the fair- grounds will be great for the community and I would hate for us to miss out on this opportuni- ty because of the article in last week's Port Perry Star. Jodie Duff Antique show a success To the Editor: [Every year for the past five years, the Scugog Arena Board has sponsored an Antique and Craft Show at the local arena. The proceeds from this show go towards the operating expenses of the arena and the success of the show has a direct impact on the cost of ice time. As convenor of this year's event which was held on June 11 and 12, I am very pleased to report that over 2500 visited the show and ap proximately $9,500 was raised for arena expenses. On behalf of the organizers of the show, I would like to thank all the volunteers, patrons and vendors for their help in this fundraising project. Special thanks to the various Arena User Groups who donated their time on Saturday and/or Sun- day to work at the gate, to the Mo.Jacks hockey club for man- mng the booth and creating Turnto Page 8 Churley doesn't respond to letters or phone calls "From Page 6 the southbound bingo/gaming traffic. Ms. Churley, I have written and telephoned you before and have had no response. I also un- derstand from the meeting last night you have not responded to other letters and phone calls. It was very clear last night that a Gaming Facility of this capacity 18 not welcomed and I believe will cause a lot of problems peo- ple in this area should not have to contend with. I am asking you not to issue this gaming licence and to re- spect Resolution No. 94-300 from the Township of Scugog. One last comment and I quote from the Toronto Star, Monday, May 16, 1994 files from Theresa Boyle. "Critical to winning pro- vincial approval is community support. The government has said all along that it would nev- er suggest a casino in a commu- nity that doesn't want one," Rappe said. Yours truly, Eleanor Edmiston, Fralick's Beach Road, Port Perry, Ont. Joseph Forsythe. John Ross Roach of Port Perry guarded the nets for the Toronto St. Pats of the N.H.L when they won the Stanley Cup in 1922 and from 1928 to 1932 playing for the New York Rangers. Born north of Port Perry in 1900, he played hockey for Uxbridge before Port Perry had a team of its own. Mr. Roach passed away at Windsor on July 9, 1973. From Page 6 Town Hall 1873 won the first phase of its battle to save the old building, when council accepted an offer to lease the building for 99 years at a nominal charge of $2 annually. More than 4300 Ontario Riding well-wishers endorsed Joyce Bowerman's nomination papers as the hard-working Conservative candidate filed her official election entry with the returning officer, Rick Hull, at the Pickering office. The Nestleton Community Centre officially opened. Allan Lawrence, campaigning for re-election in Northumberland- Durham was given the honor of cutting the ribbon. 10 YEARS AGO Tuesday, June 19, 1984 It was a happy day for Dr. Matthew Dymond and his wife Jeanne as the new extension at Community Memorial Hospital was officially opened and named in his honor. Robert Mark and manager Ron Parrott announced Seven Mile Island Resort would be opening to the public soon as it was changed into a resort-hotel complex. The Port Perry Senior Citizens Club crowned a new king and queen. The outgoing king and queen Marjorie Wipper and Charlie Clarke presented the crowns to incoming royalty Rachael and Members of the Scugog branch of the Canadian Cancer Socie ty were honored for their 20 years of consecutive service. Those honored included Joan Christie, Mabel Cawker, Myrtle Prentice Lillian Harper, Tot Holtby, Ralph Wilbur, Ilean Pugh, Joan Graham, Marguerite Bowles and Elaine Bailey. py rogr art "--