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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-04-23, Page 4(THE BLYTH STANDARD) Page 4—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1988 The Clinton News -Record is pubhlshed each WednesdPy gt 17.0, lox 59. Clinton, Ontario. Canada. WOM 10,0. Tel.: 409.0440. Subscription state: Canada • $21.00 Sr. Citizen - 010.00 per year OD.S.A. foreign 860.00 per year it Cs registered as second chats mall by the post office under the permit number 0017. The Wews•Record incorporated In 1924 thetfuron Wews-Record, founded in 1001, and The Clinton News Era, founded Cg 1007. Toted press run 3.700. Incorporating J. HOWARD AITKEN - Publisher ANNE NAREJKO - Editor' GARY HAIST - Advertising Manager MARY ANN HOLLENSECK - Office Manager Display advertising rates available on request. Ask for Rate Card No. 13 effective Oc- tober1,1904. A We should know more about municipal politics It's worth it After six months of next to no exercise a person should be stiff, sore and feel general- ly battered once they partake in an hour of exercise, right? Well, I thought so too, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that this was not the case - at least not right away. After one cancellation, my slo-pitch team finally got out on the diamond and into the muddy field where we had the chance to tune-up our more than rusty skills. The following day I expected to limp into the of- fice, hire one assitant to help me lift my pen and another to help meliftthe out camera.f bed, But none of this happened. g and walkeddown the stairs just fine. In fact, I had forgotten about having a practice until a co-worker asked me if I was stiff. It must have been the power of suggestion that caused it, but by noon, my legs were Each month decisions are made that affect the residents of this com- munity. The decisions may not seem earth -shattering, but nevertheless, they -are made on your behalf and affect each and every person. For this reason, among others, people should have a working knowledge of politics at the municipal level. This week, April 21 to April 26, is local government week. Unfortunately, Clinton Town Council did not receive notice of the designation until late last week, and therefore did not have the opportunity to arrange events. At council's April 21 meeting, Mayor John Balfour did ask each coun- cillor to try and make themselves available for the public. The town office is a busy spot, however, local government week or not, it is open to the public and appointments can be made to talk with those on council or staff. It is your vote that put council in office and it is your tax dollars that help run the town. This means it is your right to know what business is be- ing conducted and the channels that roust be taken. By gaining insight into the municipal system, taxpayers as well as council could benefit. Councillors have " a great res E,o ibility to their community and therefore a great deal of their tim -I, taken up attending meetings, con- sulting with residents and working out the details. There is a lot more to the job than meets the eye and getting to know the system can help the public better understand the politician. Everyone is urged to take advantage of local government week and get to know their representatives and the municipal system better. - by Anne Narejko. sore, my right arm was weak and 1 decided mlace to bey Licttle diir d I know that my houses the most Comfortabls leaning plans for the weekend would become vir- tually impossible. I should have put on my sneakers and headed out for a jog around town the night after my practice. That would have helped the stiffness, or so I've read, but I didn't. So my muscles ached even more the second day, I thought about applying one of those "aching muscle relief" ointments advertis- ed but once I thought about the walk to the store or lifting my body into a car seemed worse than what I was suffering. Actually, the walk to the store would have been the best thing for me. At the beginning of each season, be it broomball, baseball or golf, I end up in pain. And each year I ask myself "why do I db it." Well, I'm finding it difficult to rationalize it now, but at the end of the season I'll pro - bably say that it was worth lt. The challenge of trying to hit the ball over the fielders' heads, of outrunning the ball when I'm on base or diving for the one that is hit just out of reach, is exciting. Last year we won only one game, so we found all of the above very challenging. But this is a new season, there will be new challenges, and new pains, but I wouldn't miss it. Another month or so and my aches and pains will have disappeared and I'lltbe able to make it around the bases - as long as I ca take them one at a time. Klompen Feest Our News -Record staff is now working full steam on the Klompen Feest 'special edition. If anyone has any old photos they would like used in the booklet, we would be happy to put them in. All photos will be returned to their owners. Merchants urged to get .into the spirit of Kiornpen Feest Dear Editor: Planning for Clinton's Sixth Annual Klompen Feest is approaching the final stages. All committees have been working hard to make this year's Feest better than ever. Additional decorations are to be erected on Highway 8 from the lights east and west. Some excellent ideas are being formulated to decorate the community centre where most of the activities take place. The giant parade, considered the best in the area, will again be the highlight of the weekend. The entertainment programs for Friday' and Saturday, (May 16 and 17), have some new and exciting additions. Commit- tee chairpersons and their respective com- mittees have given their time and talent to put together a weekend that we hope and trust will be enjoyed by all: They have done the work and planning but I now ask the business community to help make their ef- forts worthwhile. Clinton.Klompen Feest is attracting many people from this area and other parts of On- tario. Visitors have often remarked how great it is to see business people enter the "Spirit of Klompen Feest" by decorating their store windows, wearing traditional Letters Dutch costumes etc. If you have not par- ticipated in this way in the past I urge you to give it your consideration this year. You must - plan early to get the necessary mate;ial to decorate and have some type of costume put together. It is often too late if you wait until the week of Klompen Feests. A simple costume is all that is necessary. If you need any help regarding costumes or decorations contact FredacSnieder at the Dutch Store (482-7302)., Mrs. Bottema (482-9176) or call Mary's Sewing Centre (482-7036). A man's costume could consist of a "Kiekje" (loose fitting shirt) and a Dutch style cap. The "Kiekkje" can be seen at Mary's Sewing Centre'and may be ordered until April 25 at a cost of $20. Yours truly, C. Denomme Chairman, Clinton Klompen Feest. Disabled athletes Dear Editor: The eleventh annual Eastern Ontario Regional Games for the Physically Disabled will be held in Arnprior this year on June 13, 14 and 15. - -. Sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation and the Eastern Ontario Regional Council for the games for the physically disabled, the games include competition in sports ranging from track and field, swimming and weightlifting to shooting. For many men and women who are physically disabled our regional games pro- vide an introduction to competitive sports. For others the games are a stepping stone to international competition. Last year several athletes in your area participated in the games and enjoyed themselves im- mensely. We trust the majority of those men and women will be returning and would like to take this opportunity to invite others to join them. If you are interested in sports and meeting people or know someone who is, won't you consider joining us in Arnnrior this June. Carefree kids by Anne Narejko Jack RiddQII, MPP One year of power top priority. Members of the Ontario Liberal govern- ment can be proud of the achievements over The Speech from the Throne will begin the the past nine months and of the way in which next session of provincial parliament on the Liberal government has delivered on the Apr. 22. When Lieutenant Governor Lincoln promises made during the last election. - Alexander reads the Throne Speech, it will mark almost a year since the arrival of a invited to games Liberal government at Queen's Park. Premier David Peterson has indicated the Athletes compete in four disciplines speech from the throne will be beyond a sim- within the games. The Ontario Amputee ple listing of things to do for the coming Sports Association provides comptition for year. As Peterson has said, "We intend to athletes with partial or complete loss of one take a look at the major challenges that this or more limbs. The Ontario Blind Sports province is facing over the next decade and Association organizes competition for those beyond and to discuss how we can start deal - who have less than 10 per cent useful vision. ing with them." The Ontario Cerebral Palsy Sports Associa- In its first year, the Ontario Liberal tion provides competition for people with government has addressed some of the pro - various degrees of cerebral palsy and the blems that built up over the past 10 years. Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association pro- Excellence funds are helping colleges and vides sports competition for disabled universities correct the damage caused by a athletes in wheelchairs. All comptitions are decade of underfunding. Meaningful Job enhanced by subclassifications based on the creation for young people has been addresS- degree of handicap putting equal against ed through programs siich as "Futures". equal in that sense. The province has been successful in secur- Registration forms are now available for interested athletes. However membership in one of the four sports governing bodies listed above is mandatory. For information on how to contact any one of above organiza- tions, those interested are invited to contact their local newspaper for further details. Thank you Jerry Jordan, Chairman. While more remains to be done, the presence of a more open and accessible government is ensuring greater oppoe- tunities for all Ontario citizens to par- ticipate in the workings of their legislature. In charting the overall direction for On- tario for the next decade, the Liberal government will explore ways to build a world-class competitive economy in this province. As Ontario moves into the post- industrial age, there will have to be a greater emphasis on small and medium- sized businesses. The continued growth of Ontario's economy will depend, to a large extent, on the ability of these sectors to adapt and take advantage of rapid technological change. Education will be a major tool in retrofit- ting our economy to meet the challenges of the future. As Peterson said at a recent ing more foreign investment and the needs meeting of the Automotive Parts Manufac- of regionaleconomies have received turers Association, "Ontario must move greater attention. The $100 million Northern boldly to ensure its position as a world-class Ontario Development Fund is ' but one leader in innovation, technology and the example. new knowledge industries and to attain new Tough but fair measures' to deal with standards of excellence in education, train - polluters and to protect our environment ing and re-training. It's time now we started ewill conomy ensurwithine the caexistence healthy environment of a healtht enerattion.'inking of the next decade and the next Workers across the province will benefit g At the seine time, it is necessary to from stronger workplace, health and safety recognize the changing demographics in On - regulations as well aS first contract About nothing and everything .' leHealth c tarso. 'chis change is represented by the are problems of the past few large number of seniors in the province. years are being addressed. through legisla- Dear Editor: • And everyone is afraid to say they don't ex- tion to ban eg addresse and to provide You can't open a newspaper or listen to a ist for fear of offending the Emperor. So tion to ban drugsatfair pand radio these days without constantly hearing when the Emperor parades down the street, Initiatives by the Liberal government will rices. about this fight between the provincial it takes the clear eye of a child to point out helpseniors in Ontario maintain their in- government and the doctors of Ontario. that he's wearing nothing at all. What's that dependence, ensure he continued viability of the farming sure e provide im- proved What's it all about?orI should like to tett yott, story st clothesedonnothing, exist' because nd yeet the o hed s to childcare. because it's important. It's about nothing. And yet, it's about about everything - it's about the vanity and As well, the Liberal government has acted to assure more housing for Ontario, to in everything.u'that's why it's very important. thstupidity of tonic ns. It's it's bra brain - Emperor's qt� w Do you remembtr the story of the aa politicians,.. p trdueaeiqui g, t nr privacy legislations, Emperor's New Clothes? It's a childbbd washingt' andh the ge needy ofr the gbin and formation provide right to p iv for s h d deceitful c esti rs a�fio pre" And it's about the for clear and t tory, about the eC o e Ore, Turn tb e 5 • end to provide the Emperor with magn1fi lag in the province, and for the first time in cent new clothes, which don't rily wrist nearly, a decade, we have given agricirlttice Already, the Liberal government has moved to deal in the present with this problem of the future. In the next session of the legislature, t10 Minister Responsible for Senior Citizens' A fairs, Ron Van Horne, will release his report in the form of a White Paper responding to the, needs of seniors across Ontario. As well, the Liberal government recognizes there must be more emphasis on community- based health care as one method of -ensuring the continued properity of people in Ontario. The continued growth of Ontario's economy and the continued prosperity of all citizens in the province will be the focus and the challenge of the next speech from the throne. As Peterson has said, "We must have in this province the ability to compete world-wide with the world leaders and that is what we intend to do. That is, why these issues are so vital to us." I am pleased to confirm that my col- league, Jim Bradley, Minister of the En- vironment has approved a' grant allocation of $245,000 in the Ministry's 1986/87 fiscal year for Hay Township's water works pro- ject. This allocation is based` on an estimated eligible gross cost of $1,037,000 'paa yable in subsequentyears'000 ith the balance I am also pleased to advise tnat the 11 Seaforth Districtligh School Handbas been given a grant in the amount of $4,614 by my colleague Lily Munro, Ministry of Citizen- ship and Culture, for the purchase of new uniforms. I congratulate the band, and trust ' they will wear their new uniforms proudly.