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6 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 30, 1992 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Th P } EDITORIAL BUSINESS OFFICE | y e or elr Y ar Publisher - J. Peter Hvidsten Office Manager - Gayle Stapley | EF | Sa News Editor - Scott Anderson Accounting - Judy Ashby 188 MARY STREET - PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - LOL 187 BLUE Features Editor - Julia Dempsey Billing Department - Louise Hope ¥CNA 3) PHONE (416) 985-7383 ~~ FAX (416) 985-3708 RIBBON ST Sports Co-ordinator - Kelly Lown Reporter/Photographer - Marnie Luke ADVERTISING PRODUCTION 1 992 Advertising Manager - AnnaJackman Annabell Hanson, Trudy Empringham Advertising Sales - Jackie Metz Robert Taylor, Marlene Moore, Production - Pamela Hickey, BarbaraBell Barbara Lachapelle Retail Sales - Kathy Dudley The Port Perry Star is authorized as second class mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa, for cash payment of postage. Second Class Mail Registration Number 0265 Subscription Rate: 1Year-$32:10 6Months-$17.72 includes $2.10GST includes $1.22GST Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association Ontario Community Newspaper Association Published every Tuesday by the Port Perry Star Co. Ltd. Port Perry, Ontario * GST included in price AWARD Foreign -$90.95 includes $5.95GST | RIT IR RT To TS yo WT IIT. RT FAN Editorial Comment Enough Is Enough Although many people over the last number of weeks found William Thomas' May 20 article on breastfeeding offensive, still many more notified the Port Perry Star of how much they en- joyed the article. Many thanked us for making them laugh, say- ing they "haven't read. something so funny in a long time." It is not the purpose of a humorous article, or for that matter any article published in the Port Perry Star, to offend people. A humorous article is to provide the lighter side of life and to give people a chance to enjoy life for at least a few minutes without the pressures of day to day life getting in our way. Too often people are so involved in their lives, so caught up - in the realities of their existence that they can't or won't take a moment to step back from reality and laugh. Life is short. But it is also funny. There is humor in every- thing we do and in everything we say. In the medieval times, roy- alty often summoned the court jester to their chambers to make them laugh. Often the jester would make fun of himself in an at- tempt to make the king laugh. Modern day jesters often use the same tact as a vehicle for humor. We are not a perfect breed, we all have our own peculiarities and our own quirks. The ability to laugh at oneself is one of the most admirable traits a person can possess. . A person who is able to laugh at oneself, to find humor in his or her own faults and to go through life with a smile is far more respected than a person who walks the streets with a sour disposition and a cloud hanging over their heads. Although the Port Perry Star would never condone any type of discrimination, at the same time it will not deny the readers of this need to laugh. There is so much wrong in this world. There is so much tragedy, so much grief, but at the same time there is so much good. For as much as there is to cry about, there is much more to laugh about. We will never deny a person the right to laugh, nor will we deny a person's right to express their opinions. Over the past few weeks we have received many calls and letters, both in sup- port and also against Mr. Thomas' humorous article. There has been many educated opinions both for and against the issue and we thank all the readers who expressed their feelings on the issue, but we feel the issue has been debated long enough. The Port Perry Star encourages letters to the editor and will continue to use them as a vehicle to allow the readers to ex- press their opinions. Canada 1867 When the Dominion of Canada was formed in 1867, the newspaper that is now a part of the Port Perry Star was 10- years-old. Much of 1867 was spent expressing its opinion on the union of the Canadas into one nation from sea to sea. Through the pages during that time it was evident there was great sup- port for the union and it appears there was great excitement as the day grew near. It is also apparent that there was a great out pouring of emotion, as is evident in the editorials which appeared in the pa- pers prior to July 1. Itis perhaps timely that we repeat a portion of the editorial which appeared in the Ontario Observer, June 27,1867. There is nothing extravagant in looking forward to the ap- proaching long to be remembered 1stday of July 1867, with antic- ipations of the most exhuberant delight, seeing that on that day will be heralded forth the joyful story, from the extreme east to the fur- thest west point of British North America, in peals of joyful sound that an entire nation has been born in a day. Have we all not seen parties walking our streets perfectly intoxi- cated with delight at the idea that another hopeful has entered their family circle, another faithful addition of his sire has made his de- but of terrestrial bliss. N If such is a proper theme for exaltation, and who would say it is not, what can be said of a national regeneration? Is it not well worth commemorating in the most joyous manner, even should it be a lit- tle boisterous. Let us go in for having a day of it. It is to be a National Day -- let us have a National Gathering. On that day we all cease to be English, Irish, German, Yankee, or Scotch. Every one who wishes to cast in his lot with the "Dominion" becomes from that day a Canadian. Let us young and old have a universal turnout and strive who can do most honor to the occa- sion. Random Jottings FOR A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY In this special issue of the Port Perry Star, celebrating Canada's 125th Birthday, you will find many things of interest. First and without doubt most notable, is the full color photograph on the front page of this issue. This is the first time in the 126 year publishing history of the Port Perry Star that process color has been used on its pages, and we chose Canada's Birthday purposely to introduce the dedicated, hard working staff at the Port Perry Star who produced this award winning newspaper. At the time of writing this column, we have seen only the color separations for this feature photo, but are pleased with the results. We hope you, our readers and advertisers, enjoy this "new look." While color photographs are attractive, we feel that most people buy newspapers because they want to know what is happening in the community, not for a splash of color on the front page. For this reason, the Star will use color photographs when warranted, but they will not become a regular feature. Color or not, we will continue our efforts to provide our readers with the best and most complete news coverage in Scugog Township. * * » It's Canada's 125th Birthday tomorrow, July 1, and to mark the occasion the Star has been able to arrange to reproduce a piece of literary work first published and broadcasted January 1, 1967. The work, entitled "I Am A Canadian," was part of Centennial Tribute to Canada by Rothmans which was available on a beautiful poster, and could be heard across the country on radio. Ironically, the narrator of this historical document, "I Am A Canadian" was Scugog Township's Joel W. Aldred, D.F.C. 1 first heard the original recording at a Rotary meeting a few weeks ago, at which Mr. Aldred was the guest speaker. I was so delighted by the content of this piece, I asked Mr. Aldred if he could arrange, through his contacts with Rothmans, for the Star to publish it for our July 1st issue. You will find the document on page 11 of this issue. We hope that you, as a Proud Canadian, enjoy "I Am A Canadian" as much as I did when first introduced to this piece. My thanks to Rothmans, and Mr. Aldred for allowing the Port Perry Star to re-produce this patriotic document as part of our tribute to Canada's 125th Birthday. * % And while speaking of Canada's 125th Birthday, don't miss out on all the fun and action taking place in Palmer Park on Wednesday, July Ist (that's tomorrow) during the Scugog Chamber of Commerce, Canada Day celebrations. This year the organizers have moved the thrust of the activities from behind the Scugog Library to Palmer Park near the Gazebo. Prior to the fireworks, families can enjoy a Canada Day barbecue, hosted by Central Seven, in the Latcham Centre from 4-8 p.m. There will be entertainment for all ages in the park starting at 8:30 p.m. and at dusk, approximately 9:45, a fireworks display will take place over Lake Scugog. It's a great evening for the entire family. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and warm clothing, an enjoy a night in Palmer Park alongside beautiful Lake Scugog. | AM CANADIAN Ever wonder where your freedom of rights as a Canadian came from? The following passage should answer the question. The following is the preamble to the Canadian Bill of Rights adopted by the House of Commons on July 1, 1960. It was the inspiration of Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker. "I am a Canadian, a free Canadian, free"to speak without fear, free to worship God in m own way, free to stand for what I think 1s right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or ee to choose who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind." Happy Birthday Canada!