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"A Family Tradition for 130 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 28, 1996 -3 A -- a Co MMUNITY MUSIC TO HER EARS: Vice-principal Esther Nash might be doing the strumming, but it's her colleagues at Immaculate Conception school in Port Perry who are singing praises. They nomi- nated her as their choice for a Distinguished JEFF MITCHELUPORT PERRY STAR Catholic Educator Award, given out annually by Durham's separate school board. Esther and other award recipients were honored by the board at a reception this past Thursday. He's 'infuriated' it's within reach of kids Man protests Bernardo book's listing at library § By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star 'The presence of a book on the Paul Bernardo sto- ry in Port Perry's public li- brary is offensive, says a local man. , Keith Jenkins said the book Lethal Marriage should not be prominently displayed at Scugog Me- morial Public Library. "I'd like to see it taken off the shelves or at least put where kids can't get at it," he said last week. "I've got two grandsons in town and it just infuri- ates me that they could go over and pickit up." The book describes in detail the life and crimes of Paul Bernardo and his wife Karla Homolka, both of whom have been con- victed of the sex slayings of young girls in St. Catha- rines. It's created controversy in that city, which was rocked by the murders and the subsequent publicity they caused. An attempt to have Lethal Marriage removed from library shelves there was unsuc- cessful. Library administrator Tom Bonanno said there have been no other com- plaints registered about the book, which has been on the shelves here since last September. It's been 'moderately popular with library users, he added. Mr. Bonanno said that while it's understandable Lethal Marriage might be considered offensive by some, it falls well within the guidelines for material with which the library stocks its shelves. "The library doesn't cen- sor what we put on the shelf," he said. "What one person finds unacceptable other people often find quite agreea- ble." The library board's poli- cy 18 to defend intellectual freedom by acquiring and making available various materials, without offend- Ing community standards. At the same time, it's policy guidelines make clear that the library does not advocate all the ideas and opinions found in ma- terials on its shelves. Se- lection of books, the policy says, is not to be made on the basis of anticipated ap- proval or disapproval among patrons. Mr. Jenkins says he re- alizes he can't dictate what materials are car- ried by the library. "I can't tell an adult what to read and what not to read," he said. "I don't have that right. But I don't want (the book) so easily accessible to kids." Mr. Bonanno said that while library staff exercise some discretion in what materials are available to young people, it's ulti- mately the responsibility of parents to determine what's suitable for their kids. # GRAND Society will meet again tomorrow night The president of Toronto's GRAND Society will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of Durham Region's branch, being held tomorrow night in Oshawa. A call for people who are experiencing difficulty gaining access to their grandchildren as a result of family break-ups brought 22 people out to the inaugural meeting of the Durham Chapter May 1, said Betty Cornelius, the Whitby woman who organized the meeting. Mrs. Cornelius, who is going through her own battle for access after her son's relationship breakdown, said grand- parents across Durham are faced with the heart- rending situation. And many came out for the inaugural meeting, look- ing for support and infor- mation. "Many had not seen their grandchildren in years, and have fears of dying before they may once again kiss and hold them," she said. "Others were concerned for the safety of grandchildren who are living in very neglectful and abusive conditions. At tomorrow night's meeting, being held at 387 Simcoe St. S. in Oshawa at 7 p.m., Joan Brooks of the Toronto chapter will be guest speaker. She has been involved with the organi- zation since 1982, and waged a successful cam- paign to gain custody of her two grandsons. For more information on the organization or upcoming meetings, call Mrs. Cornelius at 666- 1831, or 697-3082. 1 JEFF MITCHELUPORT PERRY STAR 'SHOE TIME: Richard Larocque, seen here with dad Rick, draws a bead in preparation for the horseshoe season, which begins next Wednesday (June 5). Everybody's welcome to come out Wednesdays at 6 p.m. for competition at the Odd Fellows Hall in Port. it costs just $2 to play, and there are plenty of pits to accommodate everyone who wants to play. For more information, you can call Rick Larocque at 985-3261.