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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-06-10, Page 4Publiahei: Jim Beckett News >$."+IWor Adrian Hone Igeshiesse ler: Don Smiti, ClonipOsIt$on' 1111n Ir: Deb Lona cc«. pubeeetioes•Mep wt fettetton *meet OW SLISISCRIMUI=4;-‘11Men what 40 waI.s (69 aw..)milee..ed swimslNtereamerardlawU 411O.00ptw $2.10 aa.S.T. Over 40 wales (65 Ian.) et any fetter antler address $80.00 aka $18.75 (Nis! 48.75) + 3.418.S.T. Outside Oarade 068.00 1 "Men are never so likely to settle a question rightly as when they discuss it freely." ... Thomas Macauley Published Peen wedeeseley Manhig et 424 Mein St., foster, Ontr o, MOM 1;36 br J.W. Eedy Pub leetlons Ltd. TMubuae-1419-2354S a O.e.T. VR10E210616 40 principle, not partY thetheryouagttee with Them or not,. youihave:to-admit it's mice to:see some people sticking to theirplriatiip&s. . Premier `_1Bob Rae's cabinet will be voting .in:favour ;of :opening .up Onta- rio's -retail stores to Sunday ' $hopping, despite .the fact that a :key -plank in the NDP election :campaign was a "com- mon .pause -day" for :all Ontarians. Some have saidhat :has been .given ,up as a concession'to .a 'precession -weary business community :that is now trying to come to • teams 'with --reforms to :the Labour_ Act :that they fought so :hard against. Those labour -reforms . are, in themselves, seen '.as a reward lathe .un- ions that have financially supported the NDP for so long. .So out goes .the seventh :day without labour. How many of the ten com- mandments are still:against.the law? .But:the vote in :the legislature will be a free vote, so two of our local MPPs are _taking _the _opportunity .to vote against Sunday openin s. They may not win their fight; ,.they may not 'be popular with .some ' community who see restrictions on retail hours .just another .denial of a basic freedom to do business; but you have to give them credit for sticking with the promises they made when -elected. Paul Klapp :and Irene Mathyssen both still believe in the common pause day concept, 'even though they :aren't allowed to .address it in religious terms. - Both realize it probably isn't realistic to expect that adding hours to the retail- er's week won't make -cautious shoppers part with money they won't spend on other days. They .also realize that Sun- day openings likely won't do away with the.cross=border •shopper's -belief there -are bargains .to be found in foreign lands. They do .know that retailers in Huron .and Middlesex counties will have .an- other day on the work schedule to bal- ance employee hours .and wages against sales expectations .and worries about competitors gaining the upper hand. It may be impossible to stop the trend that is making shopping:ourmost signif- icant -recreational activity, ,and turning giant shopping malls into the4tew _cathe- drals of the post -Christian .age; but whether we _agree with our MPPs or not, it is worth creditingthem for consisten- cy their government cannot always promise.. 14hat the tri toadsa!d Isn't it the story of civilization that woman motivates man to do things he wouldn't do without her? We all. know. what _led _ to. the expulsion faun ' Paradise. Or why Samson lost his power. Or whose face latmched a thousand ships. On the one hand, we men would still live in .caves if it weren't for women. On the other hand, without women the ozone layer might still be unperforat- ed. But of coarse, [find a.world without women unimaginable. At our house, when I [weave a hint or suggestion or oven order from the senior female member of the family. I usually jump. Even when the junior female wants something, she is more likely to get it than not. So it was an Saturday morn- ing. I would have been quite happy to spencithe.day with me - national activities. But yes, did see that the yard was a mess and had to be tidied up. And yes, I did see that it was a per- fect day for burning, since there wasno wind. So first I hunted down Dave to get a fire pennit. Then I hunted down avile of old •sewspeners and .suite switches. Elizabeth. See itaaieand -; af- ter some ;shotai[tgued:il Ben- ing the boys aallgot-chusy. iwrith miscalled afoko e11ootrow.in.ttto time a114111ere masa /s pile of bombes ,and ,last s leaves and dry Asses rand Mien old boards, anld,psrts of snalm stump piling Op .on app of ,the newot*apers. I don't know .where thee found all, Ibis stuf. !:lit the ,Iire,And ,mosaged,to control itwell with aollotielcind a. garden hose. Some black ash- es flew over to the wall of the garage. I hosed .the wall down, and that' when I:met:my friend Bufo, theism toad. "Brrttlllll".:he•aid. Peter's Point • Peter Hessel I said: "EhT" To my :amazement he switched .to _English with • ease. "Don't come any closer!" "Who are you'?" tasked. "You may call me Bufo," Bufo said. 1 am really Bufo ataericanus. but.there is no need to be formal." I inuuduced myself and,asked whether I could be of any .assis- tance. It turned out that Bufo had been having a neap. when 1 bunged down his' home. It was enough tonmake him climb up a wall. Tiresome. wall. ' "I'msorry" I mid..We•btmsans don't always :show, mach,cowid- eration for reptiles. dowe?" "Don't call me a reptile! Toads are amphibians. Don't they. teach that in mammal schools?" "1 apologize. I had fin. I Swear, I did Team it, it !iced just slipped my mind. Would you like me to take you down from there and . put you back on the ground where it iso too hot?" "I'm fine where I am. Just leave, me alone and don't come any closer. You're so elgly, I can't stand the sight of you.," "1 guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder." "Ugh," Bufo :said, what a cliche. What.do you do for a liv- " "Fury to avoid _cliches," I said. "Can you .feed your mate and offspring that way?" "It's getting harder," I admit- ted. "Why are you burning the world?" Bufo asked. "Don't you know you're destroying my shel- ter cad my food supply?" "Sorry," I said. "my wife made me .do it. flow exactly do you .make your living?" "I'll eat anything that crawls across my way, mostly at tight," Bufo said, "but I am addicted to ants. You wouldn't believe how .delicious they are." "I'll tell -you what," I said, "if you iet me, I'll carefully put you on the end of this shovel and car- ry you to a place that is just ram- pant with ants, where you can Wild a new home and. feast on the biggest and juiciest ants you're ever seen." "Me .there any female tree . wads in the neighborhood." ",How should 1 know?" I said. "I need women," Bufo said. "I .wrr't live without them. They • make • ore . do the craziest .things, but 1 think 'of diem all the time. I love them even more.than ants." Bufo let me scoop him up and :fake:him into tate batsh, near the ;c olek, where .there :are lots of ,fats. 1 limakised him I would mover light a lire war the place, and 1 whaled ;him a happy love life. 'Reis was a big adventure for both of us. Bufo got limed put, rescued and resettled.. And 1 learned that toads wit talk. If they find anyone to listen. undesirable donations Dearl..c:itor: I've just futished cueing my grass for the sixth or seventh time this seasons. Each tune I have been blessed with a "donation" from maxis so-called best friend. Since I am nota dog owner my- self, I find it most annoying to have to clean up; behind aomeonc else's pct. A pct that can he most t1 r,4aleUigent and ,rvery trainable! I'm pOaitivc iiihat here are re I .„ taponsible dog own- --ars in this Town of 1)1 Exeter. But as usu- al, unfortunately, there always seems to be some people that don't We to look atter their de- pendents as they should. Why not take clog a bag. to col- lect lbw ledope/ions' on your early pouting and/or late evening walks? Perhaps Iixeter shouldn't be known as die home of "White Wonder". Yours truly, M.1,. Thomson Letters to Editor Cycling club for everyone Dear.Sir: 1 read with interest the article . that Mr. Groves wrote in regard to my starting a cycling club.here in Exeter. I do feel that a lot of infor- mation I gave him .i regards to smrting.up this club eliminat- ed from:the-article.' IMn'trsetame_ .wrong 1 really appreciate the pub- licity that the TA is giving me in this endeavor. However, I would like to point out to your readers that this club is (not exclusive to road racers. - True my forte is road racing. and yes I .would like to see Exeter have a strong team that would, and could compete :against the "Lon- don Cycling Club" ,and Toronto Network". But, I would like to have a club .that is accessible to the final rider as well. A club where people who just wain to get together once a week .and tour. This would.include mountain bikes, touring bikes, cruisers, trikes. as well as road bikes. Exeter has a meat many people who -enjoy to ride and I'm confi- dent that if once a week we -orga- nized rides of various Iennths.and levels of difficulty that It would turn out to become a regular social event. I also plan to.advenise in "Cy- cling Magazine" as well es "Win- • ring" •imitazlne. These ads would be to invite cyclists to.this area for tour rides, charity rides and .races. It would attract cyclists from all over North America. This would prove to be a financial boon fpr the local merchants and mandoraaa.thesminspletlikeio spend their money. And it may as well be here instead of in London, Toronto, or Kitchener. Another aspect of the club would be to have sexninars.and classes that would educate cyclists on how to buy a bike that fits them properly, and that it suits the purpose it is go- ing to be used for. As well as on how to do your own suns -ups, road safety for childrenand adults. And any otherarea of interest. As one editor of "Cycling Magazine" called it... "A non bicycle, bicycle shop." Asfor the racers (but not exclu- sive to the racers) I would invite guests .speakers up to show proper handling styles :and how to in- crease your cardiovascular and ana- naetobic endurance levels of fit- ness. This would appeal to every one who is serious about their lung .and heart ratings. I also hope to have .biathletes and triathletes join in order to help them become more competitive in their areas of exper- tise. I would like to point out that fm a certified "Personal Trainer" and a "Veteran A, Level 01 Pro" racer. So there would be a great deal of concentration on proper nutritional requirements, anaerobic and aro- bele fitness. Again this -is for any person who is concerned about [their level Of fas ad,aotjust ,ilympicluffiefids br mous mint- ing to tan pro. Individuals inter- ested in this will first have to take a mandatory "Fitness Evaluation test". Both passive and non pas- sive. Logistically I will need people who would like to volunteer their time and vehicles to drive support (swag) vehicles, or manning route stations to give the riders fresh wa- terand refreshments. I would in closing like to reiter- ate that -this club is open to abso- lutely everyone who owns a bike of any description. Those who are interested in being competitive should be dedicated, and willing to train hard because you will be competing against some very tough riders. In racing there is women's and men's levels that have three different categories. These categories are junior, senior and veteran. Racers range in age [tram 13 to 75. may call me for further in - lion at 235-1013 or 235- 7 insulting ttelfiew Dear Editor; 1 have read some bad reviews in the past, but few as insulting as.thc one printed last Weed nesday re- garding the high school dream production of Magic Moon. The calumets :given could have been delivered.in a.tnnch,more positive manner. Surely there 'musthave been something you enjoyed. In regards to the "integrity song". 1 appreciate the cornpk- ments on my singing ability but do not feel that your "Sympathies" are accessary. I would like to in - farm you that the lyrics of the aoog pave been misquoted. Fur - aerators, to think . that it borders on Abe obscene", well it • is obvious that you had .other things in mind while you were listening. Had you stayed for the .socond act of the show, you would have beuer under- stood its significance and the refer- ence of being "treated like a sack of grain". Like any good production, the ending shouldn't be given away before die intermission. Someone who failed to sec the production in Yours suwcerely Michael R. Foreman its entirety is hardly an expert on risT�" t of time and hard work that went into this production was phonoatenal, and our perfor- mance is 'bathing to be ashamed of. Magic Moon has art original script, original music and original chore- ography. it is these unique qualities which allow this show to stand in a class of its awn. 1 feel proud • ie have been a part of something as special as this home grown produc - tion. Sincerely, Miss Anne Walper Please, do your part! Dear itdllsc Wa,,bave all read or heard about the Apledy of Kristin French, the “Asollion area girl who was ab- dwded Apd murdered recently. Now Aare that soneonc wit- assood,lite struggle but never re- potted it. Only after the incident has someone revealed that they saw it occur and have identified the Camaro. Couldn't this tragedy have been avoided? YES! As resptwsiblc citizens it is our duty to report suspicious in- cidenls at all tines. We should feel obligated to help protect chose ibat aren't always able to protect themselves, particularly children. Children do not always under- stand or recog- nize the danger They can be in espe- cially when they think they we with adults they should be able to trust. Love, infatuation or fear can also interfere with the child's ability to recognize that a situation is not nor- mal. In such " casts the child or youth is never at fault. The adult must be responsible for his or her actions and be made accountable. SoweWncs even rs,iin adult it is difficult to become .involved in such aiWations, but fear, embarrass - menu, ignorance or "lis none of my business" arc never acceptable ex- cuses. Even an anonymous phone call can be of great assistance and involves no risk. 1 encourage peo- ple everywhere to be responsible, be concerned about the welfare and safety of others, especially when children arc involved. Remember everything you hear jut ibe news carr happen anywhere - .Avco in your own backyard. Do your part. A Concerned P:ucnt Lidilor's Noe: Tie writer's name has bun withheld hecpnse of u lo- cal scnsitirie incident. 1