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6-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, June 1, 1988 Art by Bill Lishman Kathryn Herring, Orono, wonders about that big pig on the Town Hall steps last Saturday at the art festival, a creation by Bill Lishman, noted for his work in sculpturing. The pig, welded metal pieces, was a feature at the show and turned many heads. Young artists The children's art competition attracted attracted 45 entries at the Outdoor Art Festival on Saturday which were judged Monday by the art students of gra'des 12 and 13 at the CJarke High School. There certainly certainly was creativity demonstrated. Lisa Jackson, Orono, above, headed up the 10 to 12 year olds with other winners in the age group being Shane McQue and Mandie Fluke, all from the Orono area. jn the 6 to 9 year-group winters , were Leah Carpenter, Connie Fluke and Jeff Finlay, again all from'the Orono area. In the up to five age group, Jessica Walters, Newcastle headed up the winners followed by Tanya Carpenter, R.R. 2 Orono and Abbi Davies, Oshawa. Some of the winning art will be displayed in the Orono Times window. window. , Bay of Quinte Conference of United Church says 'No' to ordination of homosexuals All petitions to go to council AH pciilipns which came to conic conic mice will he sent to General Council, tli!- national level of the church, to be considered at its annual annual meeting in Victoria in August. General Council will be told whether the conference's stand was concurrence or non-concurrende. Throughout the deliberations, much concern was expressed that persons and congregations would know that their opinions and fears were heard at Conference and will | be heard at the national level. In search of concensus The confusion, frustrations and some anger which surfaced in the Friday debating on the petitions led to behind-the-scenes searching for some method of bringing delegates together in a consensus statement. As a result, representatives of committees committees dealing with petitions met and formulated a composite petition. petition. This petition supported the principle principle that self-declared practicing homosexual persons are not acceptable acceptable as candidates for the order of ministry, but made the statement that sexual orientation, in itself, is not the issue as much as is what people do with their sexual orientation orientation in daily life. It affirmed mariage and respon- 1 sible heterosexual living and family values as worthy Christian standards, standards, while affirming the contributions contributions to church and society that are- being made by single persons. The petition called for the United Church to strive for an atmosphere in which self-declared homosexual persons may be received and welcomed whilst recognizing that 'the United' Church iS riot of one mind regarding the recommendations recommendations of this report. The document ended with a plea for continuing efforts at reconciliation reconciliation for those who disagree on the question. Later in the conference, a petition petition asking General Council "to initiate initiate and facilitate à\specific process process of healing ministry that will support and renew our- church and its members in thê months following following the meeting of General Council in Victoria" passed unanimously. Throughout debate on the petitions petitions many points were made by delegates. The report was criticized for lacking "clear definitions of words and phrases like 'orientation', homosexuality', and 'practicing homosexual'." While there was some criticism of the way the debate was handled, with pome delegates complaining that the wording of petitions was confusing, other delegates praised the way in which their points of view were being heard even by those who held opposite views. As Dr. Richard Boehme of Peterborough said, "We are hearing each other, although we don't always agree." Interpretation of scripture passages dealing with sexual behavior often brought different statements from pastors, lay people and professors. Delegates were told by Conference Conference Executive Secretary Peter McKellar that, when they attend Conference or go to General Council, Council, they are not the echoes of a congregation congregation or presbytery, as if they were members of a political party. They go instead, in their own right, in the light of their own convictions and their listening to other points of view. At one point a delegate reminded the assembly that it should be sensitive sensitive to the presence of people ' who are homosexuals. Rev. Judith Vaclavik of Peterborough Peterborough asked delegates to include heterosexuals in their scrutiny of lifestyles. Rev. Vaclavik and Rev. Gale Glover, Conference Minister, affirmed affirmed the report's sensitivity to persons living in committed relationships relationships without a marriage license; persons, often elderly who would otherwise be left to a life of celebacy, aloneness and loneliness. A double standard for ministers - one for heterosexuals and another for homosexuals - would be the outcome outcome of Conference action, said Rev. Wayne Helliker, Rev. Alan Doerksen and Rev. Bill Wells. When one petition urged no further further study of the issue of ordaining homosexuals until the next century, delegates voted non-concurrence, because they felt they had no right to tie the hands of future general councils. Some delegates said we must affirm affirm minorities in our midst, such as gays and lesbians, and learn to live in solidarity with them. More study recommended Unanimous support was also given to "a full study of the report" and the shaping by congregations of "affirmations concerning sexual orientations, lifestyles 'and fitness for ministry that both respect our present differences and also reflect the inclusive caring ethos of the United Church of Canada." Cureatz asks Ganaraska to pull their act together by Janet Crowther - At the May 19th Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting it was unanimously voted to respond to a letter from Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz. The letter accused the GRCA of having "a lack of policy and direction" in controlling and monitoring bonfires and campfires set in the Ganaraska forest. Cureatz made comments in the legislature on the same day that the GRCA received his letter, giving them no time to respond. Cureatz told the authority, "It's about time you get your act together." While in legislature Cureatz stated that, "forest users are setting large fires on weekends, throwing tires on these fires and having a. great time." The authority' chairman, Gerry Houston, was reported .saying that Cureatz's comments were irresponsible irresponsible and that he came down hard on the authority. Houston claims that the MPP basically said the GRCA doesn't know what they are doing. According to Ben Burd, a Cobourg Councillor, these allegations allegations were based on a collection of inaccurate information. In a responding letter to Sam Cureatz, the GRCA stated that it has a "well-enunciated and administered administered policy".regarding forest fires based on the'forest management management agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources. "The letter also informed Mr.Cureatz that the authority has agreed to eliminate firepits and picnic areas at the Dell and Spruce Valley in favour of similar supervised areas at the Ganaraska Forest Centre. Despite these recent accusations from Sam Cureatz, Houston says that the Ganaraska Region Conservation Conservation Authority has its "act together." Control pi can depend on -- Weed Spraying -- Crab Grass -- Fertilizing -- Insect Spraying -- Plug Coraeratlon -- Programs available See The Difference Quality Makes! or 983-5598 (Orono, Newcastle)- ' 14-tfSN Everyone Welcome to an ' OPEN HOUSE at Ontario Hydro's Darlington Generating Station Sunday, June 12,1988 9:00, a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Free Tours - Displays * Darlington Nuclear Station Location map Es3 'NStl ulT'V' \ fsoutti Service Road -, J^E,a -> P<WlUpe. r-- ÇjÈScas % <0 For Information: 623-7122 % % a