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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-08-29, Page 8A8 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, AUGUST 29, 1984 KIDS First time voters are ignorant of issues BY'1'BISIi IMMURE "Just' mark an X beside the candidate of your choice, ane- then put the ballot on the table." Voting is very simple. I'll bet a two year old could mark an election ballot with no problem. So why did I have such a hard time voting at the advanced poll last Saturday? With all the campaign pitches of the different leaders running through by boggled brain 1 stood in line trying to figure out for sure who I was going to vote for. As stupid as it may seem` eeny, meeny miny mo ' did cross my mind. Even after 1 had voted and was driving home I doubted my vote and wondered if I had made the right decision. Later that day I drove to Kitchener with the car radio on full blast. Every five minutes there would be an advertisement on for one of the parties and once again I would have a feeling of guilt and confusion. As I drove along the highway, faces of the MP candidates haunted me from the roadsign signs. 1 still wonder if 1 would have voted the same way if 1 were to vote again next Tuesday. CONFUSED ,BOUT POLITICS Surely not all first time voters are as ignorant of election issues as I am but I'm sure that 1 am not the only one who is confused about politics. Older people are very serious about politics and who will become Prime ' Minister. They watch the television debates attentively and get as involved in the debate as teenage girls get involved with soap operas. Almost every morning I listen to the Wayne McLean Show on CFPL. The show covers many controversial issues and has been basing many topics lately on the election. Callers phone in and give their opinions on many issues and it can become a very interesting program. However, while listening to programs about the election one can only become confused. No one actually says what each party stands for or what they are promoting. The leaders seem to say exactly what the voting public would like them to say whether they actually believe it or not. It really makes me wonder which party is genuine and which is not. VOTING METHOD Those of us who are 18 and 19 years old are very confused about the election. To .hany of us we are only voting because we feel it is our duty. Many first time voters will vote as their parents vote. Others will vote for the person that they know the best. Some will even vote for the person who has the nicest smile or prettiest eyes. Who knows what other methods people use to vote. Unfortunately very few people in my age group have been following the election carefully. They are far too busy doing other things to worry about trivial things such as who the MP in our riding will be or who our Prime Minister will be. No one takes the time to explain the issues clearly to us. I watched some of the debate that was on television recently. I was amazed by what I saw, Someone would throw a question at one of the leaders and then watch him try to squirm his way out of it. The leaders seemed to be saying basically the Adult Students Seaforth Clistrict High School will again be opeljating a semestered school. Adults and others w ave been out of school are invited to come and inquire about any courses offered. ou can take from one to four courses each semester. Semester 1 - Sept. 4 -Jan. 29 2 - Feb. 4 - June 24 If interested contact the school 58 Chalk St. or call 527-0380 for further details. Harry Scott Principal are citien2 foal So let c ocknowledge the outstondmg young citizens of Ontario through the Bicentennial Year "Junior Citizen of the Yeor owords progrom Young people aged 6 to 18 who hove proven their courage ingenuity resourcefulness initiotwe leodership, fortitude community service and selfless performance ore eligible for nominations We re not looking for the superheroes •• all. round good kids ore good citizens too This year the 24 top•ronk,ng nominees will receive o CP Air ticket, good for ony Conod,on destination Twelve of the recipients will attend the Ontario Community Newspapers Association convention in Toronto and o reception with the Lieutenant Governor Submit your nomination now The final deadline for 198e nominotions is October 31. Nomination forms ore ovailoble through this newspaper Contact R. WASSINK The Huron Expositor Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1WO or toll 1-800.268-5054 to hove a nomination form moiled to you A joint Bicentennial Year proiecl of the Ontario- Ministry ntarioMinistry of Tourism and Recreation CP Air and Ontario Community Newspapers Association. CPAir Advertisement dawned & °moored w Kar,e L C Lean J same things yet they were picking apart everything, that the opposition had to say. 1 really did not learn much about each of the leaders from that program. In our own riding we are more informed. Ma ttr of us know at least one of the can. 'dates and what they stand for. However we have not heard them speak and have not had the chance to have any questions answered. If first time voters don't have their many questions answered, they will continue to be confused and ignorant. How can we learn more about issues? How can we become informed about each political party and its beliefs? The election of a new Prime Minister is a very important process and it should not be taken lightly and'yet by many it is. Many people go in with the attitude of "My vote doesn't count for anything" or "I'll be glad when it's over with," Lots of people are annoyed when regularly scheduled programs are cancelled so a political program may be presented. Too many people consider the government and. the election as boring. The government holds our future in its hands. Our day to day life depends on many of the decisions that the government makes. If minimum wage goes up this fall many of us are affected. If the drinking age goes up many of us will be affected. The people running in this campaign will make many decisions affecting us if they are elected. These people are 'important to us so' we should be very serious about voting. Teenagers should be more informed about politics and election procedures. Many students are taught some of the procedures in school whether in a history class of a political science class but that is not enough. Things learned in school are often forgotten as sow as the student has his credit for the class. RECIPE OF THE WEEK PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES cup (125 mL) super chunk peanut butter 'h cup (125 mL) butter 1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar 1 cgg "e tsp. (2 mL) vanilla 1 cup (200 mL) quick cooking rolled oats ''2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda nr (I25 mL) raivinc There has to be a better way to inform first time voters about what they are voting on. The future of Canada rests on these young Canadian citizens. What can we do about it? am** GOODBYE COLUMN 1 have been writing my column for over five years now. Columns now are not nearly as hard for me to write as they were when 1 was 13 years old. The reason for this is obvious, However, this particular column was difficult for me to write, not because of the topic and not because my hand was asleep. This is probably the last time that 1 write Kids Teens & In Betweens. As I prepare to leave for college I realize that I owe a lot to the Huron Expositor and its readers. 'The experience that I 'have gained added with some knowledge of how a newspaper operates has made my decision to go into the journalism and media field much easier. The feedback that I have received from readers as well as the encouragement I get from my family and friends has made these columns fun to write. It really is exciting to see something you write printed in the Huron Expositor every week. I promised myself and the editors of the paper that 1 would not write a corny or mushy good-bye column. It is hart) enough to write this column as it is so 1 best leave out anything that will embarrass or depress anyone (especially not bore them.) I am not going to thank everyone who has helped me over the years as there are too many names to mention and they probably know who they are anyway. I just want to encourage anyone, especially young people who enjoy writing as 1 do to get experience and continue their work. I'll never regret the years that 1 spent writing my column at the Huron Expositor. Thanks for reading. 3/4 cup (200 mL) all-purpose flour Cream peanut butter and butter in Targe bowl, Gradually beat in brown sugar, egg and vanilla. Combine flour, rolled oats, baking soda and raisins. Stir into creamed mixture. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet, Flatten with fork dipped in flour. Bake at 350° F (180°C) 10 minutes. Makes 3 dozen cookies., Plowing & Minimum Tillage Demonstration We Invite you to come and compare the equipment (plowing -soil saving•ridge lilling•planting) Tuesday, Sept. 18 Special Show Times • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Continuous show 9 a.m. to 5 ..-p.m. • Glen Perrot (M.C. for day from ORFEDA) • Register for special door prizes at each display • Lunch available 4 miles west and t., mile north of Seaforth This Demonstration Sponsored By tlQti\lIJ HYDE BROTHERS Hensall 1:11 H. LOBB & SONS LTD. Clinton di STEIGER VINCENT FARM EQUIPMENT Seatorth HURON TRACTOR LTD. Exeter McGAVIN FARM EQUIPMENT Walton I TA - 1,\_\k WALL PANELLING' to 'A�'"Q t IrLr i•t► s ti _� ENTIRE PANELLIN STOCK QNSALE' SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTIONS! WE'RE CLEARING OUR PRESENT STOCK TO MAKE ROOM FOR OUR NEW FALL PANELLING LINES - ARRIVING SOON! Regular '7.95 to '35.00 per 4' x 8' sheet SALE PRICE - ALL IN STOCK PANELS 2©% DISCOUNT Cash and carry - till Saturday, Sept. 8 LANGFORD LUMBER HOMECENTRES 230 Bayfield Road, Clinton 482-3995 = QUALITY PRODUCTS = Q'UALIFIED'SERVICE = COMPETITIVE PRICING Ir F 'MIRROR, MIRROR—Four-year-old Kelly Devereaux Inspects her clown make-up during the back -to -school sale in Seaforth Friday evening. (Hundertmark photo) Junior Citizens earn awards The men and women who publish community newspapers across Ontario have a Bicentennial year program designed to honor the "good kids". The first 250 young people to be nominated for Ontario Community News- papers Association's "Junior Citizen of the Year" awards, will receive a Bicentennial book, donated by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation. Up to 24 of the nominees will receive an airline ticket good for any Canadian destination, courtesy of CP Air which is the program patron. Twelve of those nominees and their families will be guests of OCNA and CP Air at the newspaper convention in Toronto next March, where Ontario's Lieutenant Governor the Hon. John B. Aird will present the Junior Citizen awards. The Junior Citizen recognition program is co-ordinated by the 242 OCNA member papers. In its first three years of operation, the program received 428 nominations. This year a minimum of 250 more is expected. Program chairman Dave Wenger. Pub• PEOPLE People from Seaforth and surrounding area attended the 45th wedding anniversary of Mr, and Mrs. Borden Brown at Chateau Gardens, Hanover on Saturday, Aug. 25. They included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley, Mrs. Wm. J. Dale, Jessie MacGregor, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson, Mr, and Mrs. Bill Flood. Elma Jewitt, Mr, and Mrs. Neil Hopper and Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Reg Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Gen lisher of the Mount Forest Confederate, said the airline tickets and Bicentennial books are new additions to the program for 1984. "We hope the added incentive will prompt newspaper publishers and community citi- zens to send in more nominations than ever," he said. Junior Citizen nominees should be aged 6 to 18, and have contributed to their community, performed acts of bravery or shown remarkable fortitude in overcoming physical limitations. "We arc looking for examples of good citizenship or leadership, not just the so-called 'super -heroes' " he said. Such values as courage, ingenuity. resourcefulness, initiative. leadership, fort- itude and selfless performance arc what the judges look for when the award recipients are selected. Nominees can be individuals or groups. Nomination forms are available through The Huron •Expositor. local schools, or ;;tthrough OCNA at Box 451. Oakville. Ont. L6J 5A8 t.lephone toll•free 1.800.268-5054. Hoggart and Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Glousher. Mr. and Mrs. Brown kept store at Klnburn from 1945-1966 and have two daughters Joyce. Mrs. Dennis Lomax, Edmonton, Elaine, Mrs. Lloyd Burrows, Stratford and two grandchildren. Lisa and Bill Lomax. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hannah. London visited with Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Lawson on Sunday. MAIN STREET STROLLER—Ten-month- at the Seaforth tack -to -school sale on Friday old Jennifer Short went for the free balloons evening. (Hundertmark photo)