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000 SEO BB SSSR Ia VIEWPOINT by John B4McClelland I would wager that a fair number of Maple Leaf fans from Port Perry and area were quietly (or not so quietly) rooting for the Edmonton Oilers when they faced off against the Buds at the Gardens Bost Wednesday night. [~~Rart Perry native son Getres Burnett was making his first appearance at the Gardens as the head coach 'of the Qilers, and everyone who knows George is in his corner rooting for him, even when they are playing against the beloved Leafs. It must have been quite a thrill for George to stand behind the bench at the Gardens as a head coach in the National Hockey League. I'm sure that over the years when he was growing up in Port Perry, he saw more than a few games at the Gardens. I wonder if he ever thought that one day he'd be there in this capacity. And George must have had the Oilers pumped a bit last week as they out-hustled and out-muscled the Leafs for a 4-1 victory. Even though I like the Leafs, that put a smile on my face when I caught the score on the late sports. That same evening when George's Oilers were working over the Buds on Carleton Street, another hockey -team, the Port Perry MoJacks were knocking off the Sutton Ice in game one of a Junior C semi final playoff. Burnett's first ever job as a head coach was with the MoJacks, less than ten years ago. He spent two years with the club and in his second year took them to the all- Ontario Junior C final, something that had never been done before (or since) by the MoJacks. Once George made the jump from coaching in the OHL to the Oiler farm club in Cape Breton, there was no doubt his next stop would be in "the bigs." And he has the Oilers off to a decent start in this shortened season. OK, Edmonton is not considered a Stanley Cup contend Senge Clfistn -- Tuesda Fria 1995 -- 9 Where is the political will to 8top all tax increases? To the Editor: but Burnett will take this team as far as it can possibly go. Finding a way to win with whatever the GM gives him on the bench is the way he operates.' For my money it's not a tion of ly I participated in three events: the Pickering * no tax increase" rally, a provincial candidates forum in Port Perry, and a trustees budget meeting of the Durham Board of Education. As a result of these meetings I have become increasingly convinced there is no if this guy will ever hoist the Stanley Cup as a head coach, but when. Too bad that game between the Oilers and Leafs was not on the tube. It would have been nice to see George behind the bench at the historic Gardens. IN CLOSING: The community of Scugog is going to miss Yvonne Christie, our regional councillor, who passed away early Saturday morning. 1 As school trustee, chairman of the Durham Board, Ward 1 counftillor and Scugog's Regionalstep for the last eight years, Yvonne dedicated herself to public service. And she was a staunch supporter of the Scugog Shores Museum and the Central Seven Association for Community Living, devoting countless volunteer hours to these organizations. Yvonne was an individual with strong opinions and was never afraid to express them at council meetings. As finance chairman for Scugog she prided herself on being tight with the tax payers dollars. It certainly came as a shock personally when I learned that she had passed away. As I said at the outset, Scugog is going to miss this lady. So am I. - 1 will to hold the line on tax increases. Our local MPs, Alex Shepherd and Dan McTeague displayed their willingness to participate in the process by being platform speakers g the Pickering rally. Unfortunately, the politically partisan crowd did not allow them the courtesy of being heard, their views and opinions were lost in the shouting from the audience. Last week, Scugog Ward 1 councillor Doug Moffatt attempted to provide some leadership with a motion (to the Scugog Township council) calling on the Durham Boards of Education and the Region of Durham "to hold 1995 tax increases to zero." Unfortunately, his motion was defeated with four opposed and two in favour. The Durham Board of Education Public School trustees budget meeting was well attended, but again a disappointment in terms of the Board's commitment to a no taxi fiscal progr Like many other bodies, they are suggesting they are the victims of cost: increases beyond their control. This buck passing has to stop. It is the taxpayers who have to find the bucks, but taxpayers can no longer afford to subsidize the inefficiencies that exist at many of our levels of government. Politicians at all levels need to re-focus and re-prioritize the demands on their limited financial resources to achieve a no tax increase status. Let's keep looking for representatives who are willing to make "no tax increases" part of their political commitment. And let's give them our support. Arthur Murcott, Ashburn, Ont. Sex is not a game' To the Editor: Upon reading "Reduce the Risk," which is being considered for use in Durham schools, I feel the need to write about my concerns. For sex to be presented as a game, makes it a game. Also, the participation of such "games" does not take into consideration the feelings, moral values and privacy of the individuals involved. These individuals are young people who, at this age, are very impressionable, unready and vulnerable to this type of manipulation. This type of material only feeds the imagination and encourages curiosity which, in turn promotes promiscuity which is physically and emotionally dangerous and unsafe. The Public School System, may I suggest, should concern itself chiefly with academics, and allow the family and its support systems that it chooses, to deal with these value-loaded issues. Yes, the Public School System should be considered a support system to the family, but it is not one that I, and many that I know, would choose, if material such as "Reduce the Risk" should be passed. Patricia Wodinsky, Early Childhood Educator, Oshawa, Ont. Not surprised at treatment from School Board To the Editor: « In to a recent article (Oshawa 'This Week) on "Battling Granny to Speak Her Mind on FLEAC," I would like to say, "Good luck" to her. 1 too, am a Grandmother, (also, a medical person and counselor) and have served for the past 14 years on the same committee, (Family Life Education) as a parent representative, for the Durham Board. - Most of my suggestions were ignored (even though extensive research had been® done) and it soon became evident that our positions as community representatives were only tokenism to parents. The 22-member committee of seven parents, trustees, educators and health care professionals was set up in 1979 to advise the Board on the appropriateness of sex education material. Qehnaid that I did not endorse any of it. Mr. Mike Brousseau, Program Facilitator who developed 'Reduce the Risk', agreed, in the meeting of April 7/94 to change two activities, which stated * that students were to "compare their criteria for sexual intercourse with the _ class and change to reflect the consensus of the group." The committee felt these exercises where intimidating and coercive. The correction was never made! Public Health's activity on FLEAC was also shocking. Their representative: cautioned the Board not to include the real risk factor ofj condoms and spermicide, as teens might not use them. They seemed to have their own agenda. Perhaps, Public Health should be more concerned about the law-suits that might ensue, should any student in Durham Sewea thinking they are protected by But as also a b of FLEAC said, "It was a weighted group, loaded with Board Personnel who intimidated the handful of parents who were there." And truly, 16 Educators stacked against 7 parents js hardly an even playing field. Many a battle was fought around the Board table this past year, over the controversial 'ocument, Reduce the Risk. 1 found the information ambiguous, in many areas, lacking sufficient data and had a distinctive, political slant. It was my conviction thdt-such material should never be released to the schools and I would like to have my name cleared p Aids or any other aod ov transmitted disease; as the transmission of Herpes and H.P.V. - genital warts cannot be prevented by condom use. The sex "games" in Reduce the Risk are deplorable, an affront to any teen's natural modesty and sensitive spirit. Students should not be forced to play these intrusive, privacy-invading exercises. Will a "Crisis Team" be available for these students who have otional and physieal probl from PRY b n n Peamianttt § ly active. P Ys endorsed by Public Health, (as long as you wear a condom) is a high-risk activity. 50% of girls, after abortion become suicidal; some anorexic; others sterile from numerous infections and most suffer from some form of guilt, depression and shame. It is called Post- Abortion Syndrome. If parents really knew what went on in the classroom they would be appalled. Schools are no longer "public" but skills with good moral values) in a private Christian Academy and I might add, educated at half the cost of public education. With all the fuss, in education and whose values should or shouldn't be taught, I see an escalating need for the Ontario Government to introduce the her? oral can y P d their educati h at the "government" controlled schools with little community or Jgeanal say; using hard-earned tax-déllars" to fund politically and morally divisive programs; and I would suggest that parents remove their children from this kind of desensitizing education - "quicker" than if the school building itself was on fire. We have removed our grandchildren and they are safe (being taught basic academic school of their choice. True Democracy; free from moral terrorists and special interest groups, so obs d with justifying sexual choices, that they see any target market as fair game. A concerned parent and past committee member, Mary Johansen, Reg. N. Port Perry, Ont. Does not speak for us To The Editor: This letter is in response to a letter from John H. London, which was printed in your issue of January 24, 1995 under the heading "Home Buyers Want Golf xr Kept in Canterbury." We wish to point out that we are as we do not know him nor have we spoken with him at any time. My wife and I have visited the model homes many times and have met other purchasers - none of whom seem to know Mr. London or feel that he is representing them. : The proposed change from Golf Course to Conservation Area appears t to be quite table to us and indeed could be considered to be unique, in that many developers are accused of destroying nature areas while Cante:oury proposes to create one. Thank you for the opportunity to clarify our pogition as "Purchasers" in terbury Common. Sincerely, Lucy & George Dale.