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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-11-12, Page 19TEPID • TEzi-NOT comedy cakret critically acclaimed comedy troupe to play .Clinton 11 CLINTON - Rabid Transit Comedy Cabaret, the Clinton Arts Committee's (CAC) Entertainment Series opener, comes to town Sat., November 22. The group con- sists of four talented and widely experienc- ed performer/writers. These energetic, ver- satile comrades in comedy blend satire, im- provisation, slap -stick and music together to produce a fast paced, high energy com- edy act. The company has had extended runs at several popular Toronto entertainment landmarks, including the famous El Mocambo Tavern and has enjoyed favorable reviews from Toronto critics. The El "Mocambio described the performance as - excellent, the group's outlook refreshing and the material hilarious. The doors at the Clinton Town Hall will open at 7:15 p.m. and the performance is scheduled to start shortly after 8:00. The CAC is eager to hear feedback following the show. If for any reason you cannot use a ticket purchased for th Rabid Transit Comedy Cabaret, turn the ticket into the Town Hall and the CAC may be able to resell it for you. Keep in mind the Clinton Community Players the new Amateur Theatre group will be presenting it's first play called "Lover's Leap',", a comedy, On December 4, -5 and 6. -Watch for further details. illcohol education is key 9 OTTAWA - Teen drinking and driving is a complex issue, involving the problem of im- paired driving and underage drinking. This is a dangerous combination because, at the teenage level, drinking is experimental and driving is inexperienced. While parents may want to believe that children are not drinking, the fact is that many young people first sample beverage alcohol (beer, wine and spirits) while still in their early teens, even though the legal minimum drinking age is 18 or 19 in every province. A recent survey OT the Alberta Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Commission revealed that roughly 64 percent of teenagers aged 12 to 19 had consumed alcohol within the previous year. This is not to say that teenagers are drinking more to- day than in the past. In fact, a steady percentage of high school students report consuming alcohol. ' Yet the problem still exists. While there are no easy solutions, there are steps to be taken to counteract teenage impaired driving. According to the American Council on Alcoholism the mot productive means of prevention is education. The council states • that education on the topics of alcoholism and alcohol abuse is currently the best known method of creating a knowledge base on which a teenager can decide responsibly about drinking in the future. Making them aware of the facts about alcohol now can help assure that teens make the right deci- sions about drinking later in iiife. Perhaps the most important fact to know is that there are equivalent amounts of pure alcohol - 0.6 ounces - in standard servings of beer, wine, and spirits. Standard servings are 12 ounces of beer, five ounces of table wine, and one and one-half ounces of spirits (rye, rum, vodka, gin, for example). The message of alcohol equivalency is supported by such groups as the Addiction Research Foundation and the Ontario Pro- vincial Police. Still, according to a survey conducted by Canadian Gallup Poll Ltd. in March 1986, only 38 per cent of Canadians know the facts about alcohol equivalency. WE'RE FINALLY 16 Punkie & Spunk One reason this percentage is not higher is the myth that beer and wine are not alcohol. Dispelling this dangerous , myth is vital to the safety of young consumers, as beer is the beverage alcohol of choice among teenagers and young. The lesson of alcohol equivalency is that moderation is a prac- tice, not a beverage type. Just as essential as the knowledge of alcohol equivalency is the need to "know your limits." This means that a person should know and observe the legal drinking limit as well as one's own personal drinking limit. Legal intoxication is determined by a per- son's blood alcohol concentration level (BAC), that is, the per cent of alcohol pre- sent in that person's blood. An individual's blood alcohol concentration fs determined by: the amount of alcohol consumed, body weight, time over which the alcohol was consumed, and the amount and type of food consumed. The legal limit in Canada is .08 per cent. Therefore, 'a drivers who BAC level is at or above this level is presumed by- law to be driving while intoxicated. It is important to note that the legal limit may vary from an individual's safe, per- sonal limit, particularly in the case of the young consumer whose personal limit is likely to be less due to lack of drinking ex- perience. Naturally, the safest bet is not to drive after drinking. Discussing these facts about alcohol with teenagers and setting a good example for them can help save lives. Thanks to increas- ed public concern about impaired driving, alcohol education programs have been im- plemented in schools and communities across the country. Groups such as SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk) and BACCHUS (Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students) are helping teenagers and young adults recognize the dangers of drunk driving and alcohol abuse. As a result, alcohol-related traffic fatalities have decreased since 1980, and there is good reason to believe this trend will continue. artil HAPPY 39th Heather LOVO `torr and Kid: Festival is seeking donations STRATFORD — The Festival here an- nounced it is seeking donations for the Anne Selby Scholarship Fund and the Nicholas Pennell Workshop Fund. The creation of both funds was announced October 12 at the presentation of the Festival's 1986 Tyrone Guthrie Awards. The Anne Selby Scholarship Fund, named in honor of the Festival's former Director of Communications, was created with a, 1986 Guthrie Awards Committee grant of $3,000. The Scholarship Fund, will provide financial assistance for successful applicants who wish to spend time in study of research at Annaghmakerrig, the Irish home of the late Tyrone Guthrie, founding artistic director of the Stratford Festival. In accordance with the terms of Dr. Guthrie's will, Annaghmakerrig is main- tained as a retreat for artists. The Anne Selby Scholarship Fund will be ad- ministered by the Festival's Guthrie Awards Committee and, as with all Guthrie Awards, is open to past or present Festival personnel. The Nicholas Pennell Workshop Fund began the summer with a personal donation of $1,500 from the Festival actor, augmented October 12 with an additional $2;500 from the Guthrie Awards Committee. The purpose of the fund is to bring major artists in the per- forming arts to Stratford to conduct master classes and workshops for Festival artists. "This project is very special to me because I feel it is of great importance to all of us," the Festival actor said. "That became especially apparent to me this past sununer when Marcel Marceau was at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Through my own contacts at the university, I learned that Mr. Marceau had some interest in the idea of visiting Strat- ford to conduct master classes for members of the company. Unfortunately, there was no- budget money available to bring him here. Had a Workshop Fund been in place at that time however, it could have happened. That was when 1 decided th pursue the crea- tion of this fund. "The Stratford season is a long one and it is almost impossible for company members to participate in or observe any outside ac- tivity. That simply means that the more we can give our actors here, the better it will be for everyone. If we can find a way to bring major artists here to share with us their knowledge and expertise, it will, be an in- valuable asset for us all." Donations to both the Anne Selby Scholar- ship Fund and the Nicholas Pennell Workshop Fund are income tax deductible and should be sent to either Stratford Festival/Anne Selby or Stratford Festival/Nicholas Pennell, P.O. Box 520, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 6V2. Happy Birthday Punkie Pam From Your Family and Tami _:OPEN .11191414. "Beautifiil Bayfield" SATURDAY, NOV. 15 2PM-4PM CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1986—Page 19 Enjoying a cup of tea at the Holmesville UCW Bazaar at Goderich Township Hall on November 5 were (left to right) Joan Iviacuermid, Jim Bechtel and Elaine Bechtel. (David Emslie photo) .6611.9116, Red Cross BLOOD DONOR. CLINIC Tuesday, November 25, 1986 TIME: 1:30 - 4:30 6:00 - 8:30 Central Huron Secondary School Clinton, Ontario Sponsored by the Kinette Club of Clinton ENGAGEMENT MATHONIA - ERB Richard and Mary Erb and George and Maria Mathonia are pleased to an- .nounce the .forthcoming, marriage of their children Karen and Ray on, November 15, 1986 in St. Boniface Church, Zurich. (Photo by Rob Miller) CENTRAL HURON SECONDARY SCHOOL OFFERING FOR SALE.c modern 3 level home, very bright and cheery. Plus a winterized cot- tage attached. Now operating as a Pottery Studio - suitable for 2 family accommodation or a small home operated business. LOCATION: Hwy. 21, right in village. YOUR HOST WiIIy Bunn 565-5055 WHEN??? f>: Central Huron Secondary School is selling... FLORIDA SUN SWEET SEEDLESS ORANGES and GRAPEFRUIT ORANGES 20 Ib. box '1 5. 40 Ib. box '2 5. GRAPEFRUIT 20 Ib. box '13. 40 Ib. box '22. Campaign October 24 to November 10/86. Please give us your support. For Further Information call: 482-3471 N: Happy 20th Dave .21011,021.6411... Zurich Recreation Committee MYSTERY BINGO Thurs., Nov. 13 Zurich Community Centre Jackpot $75O mast 9 Bonanza game 52 calls Doors open at 6:30 - Starts at 7:45 • 4 flash games • 1 early bird • 10 regular • 1 mystery prize Next binge November 27 All proceeds to community projects Bring your dabbers Nut one under 16 allowed to play_ ( LAST WEEK'S WINNER OF' CODA -COLA. TOTE BAG Wayne Martin R.R. 1 Clinton THE SOUP'S ON AT DIXIE LEE! Different variety every day 0