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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-04-23, Page 3The CHSS choir now has 40 students, and Uke the band, is under the direction of teacher Rob Parr. As well as performing in school, they have sung at local churches and will give a May 2 music concert. (CHSS photo) y Have you ever thought, really thought, about bathrooms. But of course not, bathrooms are included In the world of the unspeakable and socially impolite. Yet bathrooms deserve far more credit than they receive, after all, just think where we would be without them.... ! There are many questions that could be anowered, and there's an unique philosphy behind bathrooms that could keep sociologists and psychologists researching for years and years. For instance, has anyone really discovered why in public places women travel in pairs to the bathroom, and why men prefer to go alone? How many people first stakeout the john when they first enter a previously unvisited home, and how come the bathrooms are always located in some shabby, isolated corner of department stores? What makes people write lude, crude things on bathroom walls, and is it true that graffiti in the ladies room is more colorful than in the men's? Is there some sort of mysterious psychic phenomenon involved between bathrooms and bells? It seems that the phone always rings or the door chimes always sound as soon as one goes to the bathroom. Why do train stations and bus depots insist on making a person pay to go to the bathroom? Why does one never have a dirne at such times, and how many people actually wait until someone,with the right change .kindly Offers to leave the cubicle door open for the next in line? And let's look at the lengthof time spent in bathrooms. Only a few minutes spent using the facilities implies that "the chore" hasn't been properly completed. Leave your guests and c� ompanions, and spend more than 15 shell'ey mcphee minutes in the can and they'll think al< something's wrong, it's not normal to. stay in the bathproom that long. So what does our society deem as a proper time limit to be spent in the bathroom? Why do some people like reading in the bathroom, why do others find that revolting? And I want to know about washroom attendants. Why are they there, and do they really lite their work? There's one little lady that would make an excellent case study. She looks after the ladies room at a Toronto restaurant, and is , very good at her job, opening the cubicle door for patrons, turning on the tap and offering a towel. Oh there's a catch, she wants a tip, but who can refuse such a courteous lady with such a lousyjob. Personally I don't like her, she makes me feel guilty, like I wasn't going to wash my hands or something. A trip to that bathroom is like being a five-year- old again with mother standing by. And... speaking. _of feeling.guilty,. studies could include the emotional aspects of going to the bathroom. People don't hate going to the ( bathroom, and they don't love going to the bathroom, so what emotion is most prevalent during a trip to the washroom. Apathy, embarrassment, frustration when the toilet won't flush and the paper towels are all gone, anxiety when you have to wait inline. There appears to be very few positive feelings and opinions on bathrooms, but in truth washrooms are a very necessary part of our lives. All bathrooms should be generously promoted, attractively decorated and have classical music piped in. And people should think positively about the John and be grateful and satisifed with them, for things could be worse, we still could be in the out house age. SOS ca lis answ �r By Bud Sturgeon Saturday morning could have proven to be a harrowing experience for Capt. Ed Siddall and his fishing crew, Kenny Lisard, George Rempel, Don Wallace, Gerry Reid and Frank Deelstra, aboard the tug AnnDave H., had it not been for the concerted efforts of Capt. Donald McLeod and his crew, Alex Collins, Bob McAualan and Bill Lowry, aboard the fishing tug Ferroclad. While engaged in lifting nets just below Bayfield on Saturday morning around 10:30 a.m., Capt. McLeod received an S.O.S. call from Capt. Siddall on the ship - to -ship radio. Siddall was also south of Bayfield, approx. 5 miles, and was also lifting nets. He told McLeod that his engine had stopped and he was not able to restart it and needed assistance. McLeod put up his buoy to mark his nets and immediately went to the aid of his fellow fisherman. They managed to get a tow lineonto the AnnDave H. (which was loaded with ,10 hundred pounds of fish). lrpon reachuig-tlee scene and began -WI -Ow the tug towards Bayfield. The rescue operation was hampered by high winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour out of the north- north-west and waves reaching a height of 10 to 15 feet at times. The tow line was chafing on the rail of the tug causing it to separate, setting the distressed vessel adrift. By the noon hour on Saturday the boats were visible off Bayfield and a large crowd of spectators had gathered on the Signal Point and at the pier to watch the drama unfold. The heavy seas prevented their entry into the tricky Bayfield Harbour so after reattaching the tow line, they con- tinued north to Goderich. The Bessie Ann, which had been standing by docked at Bayfield. The Ferroclad, with the Ann Dave H. in tow, made Goderich safely by 3:30 p.m. but not before the line had broken twice more. The necessary repairs were made to the Siddall tug and both left Goderich under their own power arriving back in Bayfield by 5 p.m. Any attempt to come into Bayfield earlier with the tug in tow would have been dangerous Capt. McLeod related after all were safely home. He continued to say that he would have put Capt. Siddall, his crew and tug in jeopardy had the tow line broken coming in the narrow harbour here and the Ann Dave H. would most assuredly be driven ashore in the high winds. Capt. Sit da'1&pt"aised the efforts of the McLeod cr N saying, "They did a mighty fine job." ."hanks was also extended to Capt. Bob McGraw and his crew aboard the Bessie Ann, who had stood by throughout the towing operation from the fishing grounds to the harbour at Bayfield. Despite the fact that it is said in these modern times that Q e fres u,damn pr,� his fellowman, it was proven on Saturday that there are still some of the 'old school' who believe in helping their neighbours. +++ AnnDave H. rescues pleasure craft Monday morning it was Capt. Ed Sid- dall's turn to go to the rescue as word was received that the 50' pleasure craft "Penny Lane" was in trouble off St. Joseph's. The "Penny Lane" had sailed from Bayfield earlier in the morning en route to Windsor, but one of her engines had malfunctioned and further problems had developed in her steering mechanism. Capt. Siddall stood by with the Ann Dave H. ready to act if necessary. After it became evident that the pleasure craft would not be able to make port safely on her own, the crew aboard the Ann Dave H. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1961 -PAGE 3 d in Bayfield fastened a tow line to the yacht and started to haul her towards Goderich. The seas were again extremely heavy on Monday, and the tow line parted twice and a double line had to be attached. At one point the "Penny Lane" was reported to have caught fire but this proved negative. The AnnDave H, with the yacht in tow reached the Goderich Harbour around 5 p.m. and the three men aboard got their• feet onto dry land after the harrowing experience. The Siddall tug then departed for home port and docked in Bayfield by 7 pin. thus ending another on lake drama. Fido could facefines.Friday This is yybur last chance, Clinton people have until this Friday, April 24 to purchase their dog tags. After that, $10 fines will be issued by the Clinton Police Department. Chief Lloyd Westlake reported that as of Tuesday, 200 Clinton dog owners had purchased tags for their pets, but up to 100 people still hadn't licenced their dogs. Chief Westlake noted that along with the $10 fine, those 'who haven't purchased tags will still be required to pay another $10 to licence each male dog and $20 for females. "I'm going to lay charges," he warned, "I'm sick and tired of these dog problems." In other police news, Chief Westlake reported that police have recovered a case of beer, a watch, $20 in cash and have stopped payment on a $776.90 cheque, all stolen from a Huron Street home on April 21. Charges have been laid. In another break, enter and theft, $35 in cash was stolen from an Albert Street home recently while the occunpants. were sleeping inside. Police are still in- vestigating this incident. A new bike for Sandra BLUEVALE Twelve -year- old Sandra Thompson of Bluevale, in a wheelchair since she was four, -got an early birthday present from her parents last week. The gift is 'a Stoat bike which can be operated using the hands on the same principle that a regular bike uses the feet. The three - wheeled bike is made so that Sandra can sit comfortably, stretch out her legs and easily maneuver the vehicle. The bike was custom built for Sandra' atSloat's Custom Welding and'F'abricating in Smile +++ Today it costs as much to amuse a kid as it did to educate his father. Woodham. Her parents, Jim and Dorothy Thompson, heard about the shop and ordered the bike for their daughter's 12th birthday. +++ A woman is like a teabag. You never know her strength until she's in hot water. 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