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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-11-30, Page 13ri M I O5u t@Ono, and , On o D - - THE HURQN EXPOSITOR, NOVEMBER 30, 1983 — A13 Ylt,�'M Cart ItaILOR • When 1 wa f ttittnger.'numbers`were of little ' ',Wartime, to mei. 1[ realized that, nwtcwere necessary in order to pass my Math Bass, but I did notreaily. preciate or enjoy them.; Of •• numbers 'were impettantfat attc6•t'hings as baseball scores, phoning friends, ::dice games, telling` time andrating thipgs'.on a'scale of one to 10 but other than that they were of little interest to inc. As I got older, math got more,00nfasing and diiflcglt and fi aUp; .basic mathematics was an that I could understand. Needless to Say! I am not a math wizard. Now, intik computer age when maths and sciences ate so important, I wish that 1 had have worked it little harder and pushed myself a- little , more in order to fully understand the basic math that is taught in high schools; Since I have given up the opportunity of studying math in university or college, 'I' have also limited my career opportunities. I am not alone. WISH I fib WORKED HARDER By refusing to „study maths or sciences because they may Seem difficult, high school girls take the chance of denying themselves the opportunity of well-paid, high status jobs. Instead of studying physics, chemistry, calculus, functions and relations,` algebra and biology, many grade 13 girls choose somewhat easier courses such as languages and office practice courses. Courses such as typing, shorthand, and Communications and B neef.ss Procedures usually don't lead to high -paying jobs. Many women also find office work can become tedious and not the ultimate' challenge that they had always dteiuned of., However, others do find it eryoyabie and re Odin • Yg'girls chooxe courses in school in• which they Teel they willbe able, to find work. Office procedures can almost always be a• sure 'bet.. Perhaps that is why Nigb Scheel typing'classes ate so popular among female ,students, Even ht the 1980's grade nine girls still set their sights on'traditionaliy female jobs. • n Many of my friends who are leaving SIMS fail are planning to 'be nurses, 'secretaries and teachers. These are all good jobsb)tt are alsohighly competitive. Why is it that girls do not i3ive them§elves the opportunity to try subjects such as maths, sciences, auto mechanics and industrial arts that will enable them to break tradition and perhaps hold better paying obst� HARD HATS NOT FE ' Many women refuse to take on blue-collar apprenticeship, programs for the fear that hard hats and overalls would make them appear less feminine, This is not necessarily true. I am one of the first people to cringe at the sight of women ' boxers or women weight -lifters but the thought of a woman construction worker or truck driver does not seem unfeminine to me. You may recall an article in this paper a few weeks ago about Shanna Armstrong, "thee chick who works at the Gulf station". I (nk it's great to see a young girl employed a Seaforth gas station, it's something we aven't witnessed for a while. Working at e station does not make Shanna any less feminine but it does make her different than many girls in Seaforth....she has a job. • Over • one half 'of Canada's .employed' *oaten work in offices with jobs such 04 clerics, secretaries, saleswomen, telephone eperatersend waitresses. Fifteetrper cent. of Working women de nd on professions such ,an teaching. nutsing and other, health-re- lated, jobs. Few women study to` become .. stockbrokers lawyers•or other professionals. Unfortunately; jobs that were once done receptionists and secretaries ate now done More easily and efticleptly by computers. Automation is wiping out many positions for women in companies today. The image of -a woman dressed in a smartly tailored suit sitting at her desk, as an executive in a big company is just an unrealistic dream to many ,Canadian women today. Until young girls begin considering other career o portunities besides the old traditionally female careers, men will continue to scoff at women who try to do a "man's job" and the dream of women being big executives will continue to be a dream and not reality. The way in which to break the stereotype of women working in offices as secretaries. pouting coffee for their boss and buying his wife Christmas' presents is to strive to do well in areas that hold a good future. • In these times it is very difficult to get a steady job. Women working in offices, restaurants or schools are very lucky to have E, job. Those ladies who stay at home, do housework, look after the children and cook meals also have a very important job of their twin. Whatever a woman of today does, it is very important. What I ant g to•stress in this column is not necessarily for those Women who ate workia or' those who decided to be housewives. It is aimed more at the -school girls who are limiting their career choices by. shying away from maths. sciences and other courses :which have been stereotyped as "concert that only guys do well in," because the girls "can't do it",'"their "their friends aren't Wring W' or they just don't try. The future is very uncertain but with -times rop mat as they are new, IE looks like the women of tomorrow vvif'have to be career women. dioo31ng a cgteer is a very big and, important step�but the decision ,making is not necessarily left until your last year of high school. The very minute you drop a course or decide against taking a particular sub,ecfis'the time when you make a career defusion. That is, the time when you limit yourself from at least. one career field. Not important? Think *bent it. , Hypo know of anyone celebrating their birthday soon, please send their name, age and birthday to Box 69, Seaforth, _Ont. or phone 527-0240. Happy Birthday to Nancy Stewart, 7 on December 5. Happy birthday to Kevin Dick who is 11 Years old on Nov. 30. , Happy birthday. to Barry. Campbell. 17 years old on Nov. 29. Yea JEWELLERS tar BUSI N ES 1RECTORY • ,DIAMONDS • WATCHES • JEWELLERY • FINE CHINA Gifts for every occasion All Types of Repairs Phone 527-0270 LEGION CONTEST WINNERS—Poem, es- say and poster winners at Sealorth public In the annual Seaforth Legion Remembrance Day contest were, .back row, left to right: Tracy Read, Jeff WIIbee, Brad Beuttenmil- ler, Vicki Tremeer, Cheryl Cooper and Tom Wilbee,,chairman of Youth'Education. Front row: Tracy Roth, Tracey Bennett, Jennifer Horne, Rick-Thorppson and Heather McKer- cher. The Seaforth Legion judged over 100 entries "and entries were much superior in quality this year," said Mr. Wllbee. SEWING MACHINE SUPER MARKET Over 100 machines on display Service to all makes Sales -White. Eine, Husgvarna Lots of used machines Irom$39.95 SEW AND SAVE • CENTRE LTD. (2 doors south of Hudson) 149 DownleSl. Stratford, 271-9660 Expert Interior & Exterior Decorating • Wallcoverings TTTIrfi Kem Paints ▪ HILDEBRAND .PAINT AND PAPER Phone 527-1880 15 Main St.. Seaforth ' Appliance and Refrigeration REPAIR SERVICE - Jim Broadfoot J482-7032 Window Shades Mufflers guaranteed as long as you own the car SEAFORTH MOTORS LTD., , 527.1010 Phone 527-0240 David 06 Longstaff Ltd. Optician 87 Main St. S. Seaforth OPTOMETRISTS AND OPHTHALMOLOGISTS Prescriptions Filled Promptly REGULAR HOURS: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. 9:00-5:30 Sat. 9-12 Closed Wednesday COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE sVO' t F R,It Ho%f Feed, Seed, Fertilizer • Farm Supplies, c Petroleum Supplies, Heating Oils Seaforth Co-op 527-0770 ,MAX L. WATTS Funeral Director 47 High Street Seaforth Phone 527-0885 GARY BBNHON Hildebrand Flowers 15 Main Si. Seaforth Office 527-0555 Res. 527-1784 Complete Floral Service with a personal touch Painting, Decorating, Paperhanging Interior and Exterior FREE ESTIMATES Phone 527-1582 Sealorth, Ont. 7 FLANAGAN CARPENTRY BE WISE AND ADVERTISE! Aluminum siding, home renovations, additions, framing, roofing, resi- dential and farm build- ing FREE ESTIMATES PETER FLANAGAN 527.1399 ooi>e� INTERIOR M PAINTS and EXTERIOR PAINT Canadian and Imported WALL COVERINGS GRAVES Wallpaper & Paint Main St. Seaforth 527-0550 PRIZES IN THE annual Remembrance Day essay, poem and poster contest were 515, first; $10, second and $5, third. Prizes awarded to students of St. James Separate School Include, back row, left to right; Tom Wllbee, chairman of Youth Education; Kathreen Mailloux, Pam Nolan and Janice Meru, Front row; Cathy -Lynn Hak, Tammy Nash' and Jeff Caron. Tammy was the only student of the two Seaforth elementary schools to win two prizes, one !or essay and the other In the poster contest. Double d.�rkness Stepping out of the smoky atmosphere of the house and into the fresh night air brought quite a change. I found a chair, and breathing deeply I sat down. Sliding my feet around on the well-worn floor of the porch 1 could tell that it needed repairs. Being -loo impatient to remain seated, I stood up and walked cautiously to where the steps led to the lawn. Holding onto,the post for support I descended the steps. Stepping onto the lawn, 1 could feel the dew between the straps of my sandals. The cool air revived.me and 1 could feel 'some of my drowsiness leave me. 1 bent down and ran my fingers through the damp grass. Still in a kneeling position. 1 adjusted the strap on my sandal which was beginning to feel a little tight. Standing up once more, 1 walked over to where 1 knew the hedge to be. Feeling along the top of it, 1 concluded that Dad had done a good job of trimming it. Stepping out of the border of the hedges, 1 felt the urge to walk further. 1 began to walk. but then stopped abruptly. 1 realized that shouldn't venture off anywhere without anyone with me. Reluctantly 1 backed to the hedge. 1 suddenly fe t a great resentment well up inside me. , "Why me, why me?" 1 cried inwardly. While walking back 'to the house 1 stumbled a few times. But 1 didn't stumble because of the dark night. You see; it's always dark for me. Elizabeth Boven 8'E Seaforth P.S. Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home CEMETERY MONUMENTS ROSS. W. RIBEY DIRECTOR 87 Goderlch St., Seaforth PHONE 527-1390 Sincere and Courteous Service SEAFORTH INSURANCE 39 Main St., S. Seaforth •Home •Business •Farm •Auto *Life •Sickness and Accident *Investments We never made . the Book! Our Phone Number is 527-0121 • 527-1610 � J & J Carpentry MacLean's Flowers STEVE MURRAY INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. Home Business Farm AGto With complete floral service TERRY Funeral and Wedding Work For more information call STEVE MURRAY St. Columban 'BUSES AVAILABLE FOR CHARTER Deluxe Highway Coaches Activity Ruses Custom Vans Phone Collect Goderich 524-7622 345-2172 ELLIGSEN PLUMBING Pumps • Softeners • Farm • Residential PLUMBING and WIRING 24 Hour Emergency Service Ph. 345-2547 - or P1..345-2447 BENDER'S ABATTOIR Homo Brown Reef and Pork Mill Strout. Hensall 242-3134 Wholesale, Retail and Custom Slaughtering. Kill day Tuesday. Call for further Information: owner -Merlyn C. Mender Menage► Dole Erb 262-5628 236-7733 Oar Model is "fits Golden Role" 1 THERE WERE AWARDS aplenty at the club member; Donna Johnston of RR2 annual 4-H awards night held In Clinton on Bluevafe, top dairy calf club member and Nov. 25. In the photo, from left to right are; Elizabeth Stewart of RR1 Dublin, Holstein Kate Boon of RR2 Bluevale, top 4-H sheep club top member. •Concrete Forming and Finishing *Framing *Drywall •Roofing *Cabinet Making John Ryan 527-1520 JOHN ELLIGSEN ELECTRIC LTD. _ Farm • Residential • Commercial WIRING std PLUMBING 24 Hour Elinergency Service R.R. No. 4 Welton ".345-2441 __ or Ph.345-25471 B & B PAUN MACHINE Ornamental Iron Work• . Repairs•Machining• *Trailer Hltchag•Hog Feeders• - Custom F rlcation• •Portable Welding* Yr mile north of Seaforth 527-0114 • NUMEROUS AWARDS were presented at Reforave, top 441 beef call club member; theennual4-HawardanlghtInCllnton, In the Gary Oodkln of RAI Walton, top 4-H swine photo,- from left to right are; Don Baan, top club member; and Steven Couture of RR5 4-11 swine club novice; Merlbeth Scott of RR' Brussels, high standing novice 4-H member.