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6 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 6, 1992 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Th e Port Pe rr Sta r EDITORIAL BUSINESS OFFICE g-- Y Publisher - J. Peter Hvidsten Otfice Manager - Qaylo Stapley * A T News Editor - Scott Anderson Accounting - Judy Ashby : | 188 a ea A 6 LOL 1B7 Eaatures Editor - Julia Dempsey Billing Department - Louise Hope BLUE (= The Port Perry Star is authorized d class mai by th Sports Co-ordinator - Kelly Lown Retail Sales - Kathy Dudley. RIBBON . erry Star is au zed as second class m C] . i ene Moore, Member 0 Post Office Department, Ottawa, for cash payment of postage. RepcrtarPriotographer - Mavis Luke AWARD Canadian Community Newspaper Association Second Class Mail Registration Number 0265 ADVERTISING PRODUCTION Ontario Community Newspaper Association Subscription Rate: 1Year-$32.10 6Months-$18.72 includes $2.10GST includes $1.22GST Forelgn-$90.95 includes $5.95GST Advertising Manager - Anna Jackman Advertising Sales - Jackie Metz Production - Pamela Hickey, Barbara Bell Annabell Harrison, Trudy Empringham 1 992 Robert Taylor, Barbara Lachapelle Published every Tuesday by the Port Perry Star Co. Ltd. Port Perry, Ontario * GST included in price Editorial Comment Uncertain Vote In this year of political double talk and jagged edged promises, the future of the country looms uncertain with a crucial vote only weeks away. In less than three weeks Canadians will be required to vote on a document which they had little input into, and are very confused about the contents of this agreement which "will shape the future of Canada." The referendum question itself begs explanation "Do you agree that the Constitution of Canada should be re- newed on the basis of the agreement reached on August 28, 19927" Canadians are being asked to vote yes or no to the agreement but have little knowledge of this constitutional agreement reached by the leaders of this country. Since the agreement was reached on August 28, we have seen a massive media blitz, with much more to come, instructing us on how to vote. We have been sub- jected to patriotic slogans and scare tactics in an attempt to persuade us to support the Charlottetown Agreement. On the other side of the spectrum we have seen the reappearance of Pierre Trudeau, the father of the 1981 Constitutional crisis, come out in opposition to the new agreement. Last Wednesday hundreds of Port Perry High School students jammed the gymnasium to hear their MP Ross Stevenson sing the praises of this agreement. He, along with Yes Committee member Paul Arculus, encouraged them to vote yes to the accord. But, as one student told the Port Perry Star, they didn't come out to be talked down to. They had come out for an information session to learn more about the agree- ment. After all the document will have a crucial effect on the future of Canada, a Canada which will be theirs in the future. Following the presentation, which evolved into a de- bate with Mr. Stevenson and the students, he admitted there was a lot of misinformation which he hoped to cor- rect shortly. Confusion and misinformation could lead to the de- feat of the referendum. By keeping Canadians in the dark and not explaining the document on which they must vote, many will have no choice but to either vote in the negative or not vote at all. The Yes Committee will be much more effective if it took the time to explain the docu- ment instead of telling us how to vote. Mr. Stevenson told reporters last week that "this is one time that people shouldn't vote with their blood pres- sure." But Canadians may have no other choice. Putting Out Fires For the 70th year the week of October 4 to 10 has been deemed "Fire Prevention Week" by the Ontario Gov- ernment. This week provides a week-long focus on fire pre- vention and fire safety by stressing good fire safety at home and in the workplace. This year the emphasis is be- ing placed on the necessity of smoke detectors both in the home and in the office. Officials are suggesting that residents test their smoke detectors to ensure they will be working when needed. Although the emphasis is on fire prevention, we should also take a moment to thank the two fire depart- ments that are in the Township of Scugog. These volun- teers are a dedicated group of residents forever on call for emergencies, night and day. While we direct our thoughts towards Fire Prevention Week let's also take a brief moment to recognize the mem- bers of the volunteer fire department which does an excel- lent job in ensuring our safety. Qoke Yes or you wilt let Xve country fall apact! Yote NO or You will Random INDIAN SUMMER Last weekend was perhaps the last good weekend we'll have this fall, and in fact was probably one of the best we've had since this time last year. After four months of cool, wet weather we finally got a reprieve this past weekend as Indian Summer warmed the area. Bright sunny skies and warm temperatures caught us by surprise and area residents were seen sitting in the park, out for leisurely walks or raking leaves and preparing their yards for winter. Matt and I spent a few hours Saturday afternoon walking along some old country roads. Roads that | frequented as a young lad of about 12-years-old. Walking along the old trials with Matt was quite nostalgic for me as we talked about when my friends and | were growing up, and showing him places we used to play almost every weekend throughout the long hot summers. The area was along an old unimproved road just cast of Uxbridge, which we knew as Duck Hollow. But 35 years have passed since we pretend- ed we were explorers, or played cowboys and Indians, and spent endless hours roaming the hills and forests. The landmarks we used to guide us are gone, the groves of trees have grown into small forests, and vacant land is now inhabited by a number of homestcaders. But our walk along "memory lane," at least for me was memorable and enjoyable. Leaving Duck Hollow, Matt and | drove to the Durham Forest along Regional Rd. 21. I've driven by this forest a thousand times over the past quarter century, but had never taken the time to stop and explore. Hopping out of the van we began to stroll through the forest. It's a beautiful spot, unspoiled by progress, and in fact aside from the comfortable paths, offers very little hint of human presence. Matt and | enjoyed our out- ing so much, we packed up the entire family on Sunday and returned for another outing. Trails meander through stands of tall pines, colorful maples, birch and ash trees with the sun luminating the leaves into a rainbow of brilliant colors. It's nature in the raw complete with fresh air, the cool smell of woodland, wind whispering through pine bows and sun- beams dancing on the floor of the forest. Add to all this the sounds of children laughing and shouting in excitement as they discover small seashells in the sand doons, grasshoppers in the long grass and a variety of colorful flowers, it's a great way to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon. THE JAYS Blue Jay fans can finally breathe a little eas- ier, at least until Wednesday (tomorrow), when the birds take on the awesome Athletics. Once again the Jays did it their way - the hard way - making fans sweat it out to the very last inning before showing they had the ability to clinch the American League east title on Saturday. Even "Tom the Terminator" made us hang onto the edge of our seat after loading the bases and then walking one run home before turning the mound over to his bullpen pal Dwayne Ward, to finish off the pesky Tigers. So, for the third time in four seasons, the Jays have won the division championship. Now they are expected to do what they have never been able to accomplish before, and that is quite simply - advance to the World Series. While Toronto fans probably won't be too upset if their heroes don't win the World Series, you can bet there will be a lot of blue feathers flying if they don't get past the divi- sion championship this year. Few teams have given their fans the excel- lent baseball year after ycar that the Jays have in Toronto. But it appears, according to the sportscasters and reporters, the fans won't accept anything less than American League Championship this year. Failing that, if we are to believe the experts, fans will protest and the Dome will sit empty next season. Somehow, | doubt that very much! ----------------