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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-09-03, Page 2OPINION . q Huron . xp ositor Dining a disaster SINCE 1860, SERVING THE COMMUNITY FIRST 40CNA BLUE RIBBON AWARD 1985 Incorporating Bruswis Post 10 Maln Street 527-0240 Published in SEAFORTH, ONTARIO Every Wednesday morning ED BYRSK.I, General Manager HEATHER McILWRAITH, Editor The Expositor is brought to you each week by the efforts ot: Pat Armes, Bessie Broome, Marlene, Charters. Joan Gulchelaar, Anne Hull, Joanne Jewitt, Dianne McGrath, Lols McLlwatn, Bob McMillan, Cathy Melody and Patrick Paths. Member Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc, Ontario Community Newspaper'Asaociatlon Ontario Press Council Commonwealth Press Union International Press Institute Subscription rates: Canada $20.00 a year, in advance • Outside Canada $80.00 a year, In advance ' Single Copies - 50 cents each SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,-1986 Second class mall registration Number 0896 Names released Although most weekly newspaper report- ers are used to wearing a multitude of hats, as shortage of staff require scribes to be everything from police reporter to theatre critic, there is one form of 'headgear that is never worn by the weekly journalist -- that of restaurant critic. The reasons for this seeming oversight are obvious. First of all, slamming local eateries would do nothing at all to enhance the paper's image with local businessmen, More impor- tantly, as most weekly sheets have fewer reporters than your car has tires, it would not be long before the identity of the f od writer was well known around the area meaning that he or she would soon have o drive a minimum of fifty miles to be sure o obtaining a hamburger without getting p ferential treatment. The job of the restaurant writer has never, at any rate, been one I've had any desire to do. The benefit of being able to at a meal once a week at the paper's expe se, would soon be outweighed' by the etestable prospect of having to come up with new ways to say "delicious" or "inedible" each week. Howeverarecent dining "experience" in a restaurant in a nearby city has propted me to think that just this once, it wouldbe fun to be a dining columnist, My review I would go something like this: • My companion and I, .having,a decided preference for Italian food, were eagerly anticipating a taste sensation at (name omitted because a man who lives on cheeseburgers and sandwiches really has no business writing restaurant reviews) because of it's excellent reputation for pizza�and pasta dishes, not to mention afonnidablesalad bar. The atmosphere of the place wai3 comfort - FROM THIS ANGLE by Patrick Raftis able and casual and from first indications the service would be prompt and courteous. A waitress appeared at our table almost immediately and took drink orders -- beer of Course, what else would you have with pizza. After the usual heated oonference over toppings, my companion maintaining that even one olive can contaminate an entire pizza while I insist no pizza is complete without them, we ordered and began to wait, and wait. After about half -an -hour, not a truly unreasonable time, but not fast food status either, our waitress returned with a bemused and apologetic grin on her face. "You're not going to believe this, but Pete dropped your pizza," she informed us: Realizing that anyone, even Pete, can make mistakes, I decided that Pete probably bore my pizza no real malice and deserved another chance. I was especially willing to forgive and forget since the waitress was prepared to produce drinks on the house while we waited for Pete to rectify his mistake. After finishing my second beer on a still -empty stomach, I was distressed to see our waitress again approaching the table some time later, sans pizza. Rather than stopping however, this time she proceeded right past our table with nary a word, her face bearing an expression of acute embarrass- ment. Instead, a man bearing the demeanor of someone of substantial importance in this establishment appeared at our table. This man was also bearing another drink, which is probably the only reason t didn't attack him with my salad fork as he told us his news. Though apparently Pete had performed his part of the operation admirably this time, and although this has never happened "twice at the same table in one night, some bungler named Casey had, we were told, sent our second pizza to the same ignominious fate as, the first one. Rather than simply asking directions to McDonalds at this point, I made a bold decision to see this thing through to the end and directed the messenger to attempt hi deliver us yet a third pizza. I tried to imagine the delight with which Casey and Pete would jointly receive this news. Our much -delayed pizza finally came, through this time, delivered right to our table by a man we were told was no less a personage than the "kitchen manager." 1 didn't know whether to be thrilled or starved. After the appearance of the pizza, our waitress again felt it was safe to return to the vicinity of our table, bringing with her a fork, which she proceeded to drop on the floor, rather than on the table. "You know," she informed us, "There's a lovely restaurant just down the street." For her honesty alone, I'd give the place a passing rating. Th9 Seaforth Huron Expositor last week covered the news of a major drug investigation and subsequent charges in Huron County. The story involved 33 persons, 32 of them 18 years of age and older and one young offender. In most incidents involving the police and the courts, this newspaper does not publish the names ot those who are charged. In this case, The Huron Expositor is following company's editorial policy which includes provision for covering in detail those events which Involve serious Illegal offences such as drug trafficking in our area. This newspaper will be following through to its conclusion the disposition of these charges, and any other charges that are made as a result of this particular investigation. Liquor laws Ontario's liquor laws are being investigated and at the end of a series of public hearings in October the people of Ontario can look forward to some sweeping changes to the province's liquor laws. The public hearings, an attempt to update the outdated Liquor Licence Act, will be conducted by an advisory committee set up by the Ministry of Consumer Relations which will be visiting 18 Ontario cities where submissions to the committee on the liquor laws will be welcomed. At the end of the sessions, the committee should have a good Idea of the public's opinloh on a number of Iiquor'niatters inctu'ifing: moving the drinking age from 19 to 21; whether the majority is in favor of the selling of beer and wine In convenience stores - an election promise made by the Ontario Liberals; and the extending of hours in ilcenced establishments. Already there is indication the major point to be debated Is the legal age at which people will be allowed to consume alcohol. Public reaction at the outset appears to favor increasing the age to 21 from 19. With the exception of those involved in the liquor business and those in the 19 to 21 age bracket, or nearing it, there will probably be little opposition to such a move. There are legitimate arguments in favor of hiking the age back to 21. Highway statistics can be used to show that a certain percentage of those under 21 who use alcohol are involved In collisions. Experts may also be called to point out that those in that age bracket are not physiologically developed enough to handle booze properly and of course there will be many who can point out that alcohol use inhibits scholastic effort. However, there also seems to be a trend towards the liberalization of the liquor laws with the selling of wine and beer In grocery stores and extending hours of operation for liquor outlets up for consideration. For the tourist industry, bar owners and the breweries, the increased availability of alcohol will be nothing short of a boon. Boosting the age limit will obviously have some beneficial results, but it basically only delays a problem and falls far short of solving the greater problem that is equally evident In the older segment of the population. If those on the advisory committee and others who will be making presentations spent their time educating teenagers about the pitfalls of alcohol use, and if many of those from the current legal age provided better examples, their efforts would perhaps be more beneficial and of more lasting value. GOTA JOB TO DO — This soccel',goalle makes a motion to go after this penalty kick sent in the direction of the net by Boyd Devereaux. COMMUNITY CALENDAR If you're organizing a non-profit event of interest to other Seaforth area residents, phone the recreation office at 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240, Or mall the information to Community Calendar, The Huron Expositor, Box 89, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1WVO well in advance of the scfieduied date. Space for the Community' Calendar Is donated by The Huron Expositor. Wednesday, September 3 1:30.4:30 p.m. - Senior Shuffleboard at the Arena. 7 p.m. - Men's Industrial Playoffs. 8 p.m. - Fitness for Flet 8:30 p.m. • Men's Industrial Playoffs. Friday, September 5 7:30.10:20 p.m. - Roller Skating at the Arena • Saturday, September 6 Annual Men's invitational Golf Tourna• meat. Sunday, September 7 Men's ttichistiial Playoffs Monday, S'eptember 8 Men's Industrial Playoffs The Huron County Health Unit will offer a Planning Your Retirement" work- shop on FSiday September 19 in the Huronview Auditorium. Dave Echlin, Education Consultant, London, Life finsCurance Comfacilitate the workshopp Cost $25 - includes coffee breaks lunch, handout materials. Pre - ,registration required by Wednesday, September 10. Call 524=8301. Tuesday, September 9 ladies Industrial Playoffs 6:30 p.m. - Hospital Auxiliaryrink supper and meeting will be helm St. Thomas Parish H . 5 ra tett Angela Dawson, B.Sc.N. "Ii 9 Just Your Nerves." Please bring own dishes and cutlery. s AS pArt. - Seafar3lr Warden's tnatitte will meet at the hotfte of Mrs. Jim keys. Wed. September, 10 1:30-4:30 tan, - Senior Shuffleboard at the Arena., 7 p.m Meir"s industrial Playa ff§•, 8 p.m. • fitness for F it& am pm, - Men's tndtistiat Playoffs. fi:15 pro. Seaforth Eortieultural Society. Meeting at Seaforth Pebble Sennett: Dessert meeting with area socdetnes invited Members please bring hero for preserve auction. lberyone weleotia. The Second Annual Quilt Show at the Huron County Pioneer Museum iii stow open. Over 100 samples, handcrafted; Will be on display at 110 North 'SL Coders hr until September 14. ,teegula • admissialthiC odes the show. Dont miss rt. In houseleague playoff action Wednesday night the Grey team defeated Red 2-1 on penalty kicks. Mctlwraith photo No place like home - mine! As much as Ienjoy the time I spend visiting with my parents I must admit it D always nice to get back home. I must also concede that mom and dad are probably just as relieved if not glall, to see me go. This weekend I think I was able to fully understand why. The entire clan, and more, were bane over the tabor Day weekend, and chaos nearly erupted on several oc essions. It seems we've all forgotten what it is like to live In a full house. Now, everyone wants to shower at the same time. The net result therefore is a mad scramble for the washroom first thing in the morning. Everyone knows that the first person in the shower is guaranteed hdt water, and depending on the length of his -her shower there may even be some hot Water left for the second and third candidates, However, to reap the benefits of a hot shower there are certain luxuries one has t9 be willing to give up - the least of which is sleep. It seems the cleanest person at our house over the weekend, was not necessarilythe most refreshed. That person payed d+ for his -her cleanliness. For the privilege of being the first in the shower, one was forced to sleep very lightly the night before. The person who slept with limbs poised and ready to sprang from one's bed most frequently was theperson who either enjoyed a hot shower, or suffered from severe cramping in the morning. The person, however, who found it a struggle to get out of bed in the morning, inevitably was the most refreshed looking since he -she always had a reasonable exerse SWEATSOCKS by Heather Mcllwraith to keep on steeping. After all, Why rush to get up if the only prospect that faces you, is a cold shower. Everyone understands the fact you couldn't appear in public with a hairdo that looked like it had been arranged by a flock of wayward seagulls. Another problem one encounters on those weekends when everyone else derides to go • home as well, is finding a place to sleep. Bedding is delegated on a first-come, first served basis, so the last one home cense- quently sleeps on the floor, or a fold away cot or fold away bed, neither of which are muds better than the floor. Actually the best bet for the last one home would be to toss a sleeping bag in the washroom, lock the door and stay therm. Then they'd have at least one advantage - first access to the shower. Td also forgotten what it was like to live with a sisterwho likes to spend a fair portion of time primping - and for what I'm never quite sure...... this weekend was no exception. And since she had a friend visiting Who obviously enjoyed the same pursuit, the house soon became heavy laden with tubes of styling gel, mousse and perfume and a maze of curling irons, curling brushes and blow dryers. Of course there were also lots of guys milling around as well. Another part of history that was relived on the weekend was the Mcllwraith revetlie instead of being serenaded In the early morning hours b a bugle, the household was treated to the bizarre and extremely Loud facsimiles of "music°' tranyysisterchose to•have bellow hero herghettoblaster. That "music" , and the volume of it caused a number of squabbles to take place between my Sister, and my brother. He found it necessary to continual reeuest "it" be turned down, and When that didn't work, hit the volume or power switch himself. There were other squabblesmSwell,..,over who deserved to get the end cut of the tit; over who would wash and who would dry the dishes; over who got the cmu& and who got the chairs when watching television; over what television drannels One should watch; over what was the better team it heathen; over who should park where in the driveway; over who was yearning whose clothes; and Over who were the better euchre and -or cribbage players. A i enjoyed my weekend home, but rmstashappy tohebadcinSeaforth where the atmosphere is a little less frazzled. There is certainly no plate like borne, and sometimes it's good to have two of them. County man beats record IN THE YEARS AGorrE SEPTEMBER3,1886 At the Irish games at Boston, on the 5th of August, Mr. O. Perry, of this county m throwing the 56 lb. weight for height, attained the height of 14_ feet, 2 inches, heath* the record by one foot, three Indies and defeating West, the American Champion and other eminent athletes. Mr. John Morgan, Of Rayfield, has sold his hotel property to Mr Swarts, of Clinton for the sumo03,550 Medallion to the betiding, Mr.. Morgan gives m one Acre of land. Mr. Martin CherietWorth, the foonder and former proprietor of the Egmondvill bas after an absence of six or seven years, returned to Seaforth to reside and occupies Mrs. Davidson's residence on John Street, SEPTEMBERIlr 1911 .. bowlers skippe by Mr.GP'. The rink of assodatton Coling, won second prize in the match at the Exeter tournament last week• The rink was composed as follows J. Grieve; vide; John; Beattie, 'w. Amens and G. F. Colling,"skip, Th'e rifle team of the' Collegiate Cadet Corps, who took part in the Matches in Toronto and Ottawa recently did remarkably well, having won over $175 in prize money. Mr. Dan Shanahan, of town and Mr. J. A. Selly, of Listowel, are enjoying A trip down week, given by the the St. fawnence this Brockvelle Carnage Ce,. SF TEaMBER4,1036 Twin colts, horn_ recently. on the farm of Joseph Murray, McKillop Township, were an unusual occsrrrreence aorording to . arrners of the district, The bolts are both in excellent shape• September4, sixty years ago F 1day was a disasterous day for the then pioneer town of Seaforth, F5rewhichbrokeoutabout2 o'clock in th'e, morning of that day destroyed property valued;at more than $150,000.., .. to Seaforth pupils, 392 of them, remitted theirdesks on Tuesday n"aordmg, Both public parate rt an ints+ease in Arid se schools I�po attendance over the last year, the former 13 more, with 194 and the latter two mote, with 48. The Collegiate has 1,660 pupils compared with 153 last year. AUGIIST31,19815 Seaforth baseball wound up when Jsvernie AllStats. met and defeated the Seaforth Legion, The, All-Star, team includes: Bruce Dale, TOM Phillips, Claire I.aramondon, Eric McCue, J.S. Patterson, Peter Siileryr, Fred' Kelm, Bob Papple, Tom Dick and Bob With,: Seaforth swimmers took top place in the last of eseries of Meets when Exeter visited the poet Monday and_ at the sante tithe broke five records at the Seaforth pool. v Two area winners Were announced thin weekinttresixthElmerSafetyContest,which concludedlast week. Winners included Beat% Camnbell, ERI, Seaforth and Ross Craig, RRA 2, Slid; They each received Sono lltes.