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Clinton News-Record, 1986-07-30, Page 4Page 4 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1986 The Clinton News•Record Is published each Wednesday al P.O. aoa 50. Clinton. Ontario. Canada. N0M 110. Tel.%905.59o5. Subscription Rate: Canada • 121.00 Sr. Cltisen • 010.00 per year U.S.A. foreign 000.00 per year It Is registered as second class mall by the post office under the permit number 0017. The News -Record Incorporated In 1050 theHuron News -Record, founded In 1001, and The Clinton News Ora, founded In 1005. Total press runs 5,700. Clinton N ews-Record Incorporating (THL BLYTH STANDARD J. HOWARD AITKEN Publisher ANNE NARE KO - Editor GARY HAIST - Advertising Manager MARY ANN HOLLENBECK - Office Manager Display odvertlsing rates available on request. Ask far Rate Card No, 15 effective Oc- tober 1, 1009. CCNA eA MEMBER BLU RIBBON AWARD 1985 Do students need financial support? As university officials and students keep up their constant clamor for more funds from the public coffers they may get a less charitable response from beleaguered taxpayers who read the recent report of a team of psychologists from the University of Western Ontario. Stephen Wigmore and Riley Hinson studied the drinking habits of a group of male and female students at that institution and their findings are rather staggering, both literally and figuratively. It was found that 37 per cent of the males drank alcohol at least three times weekly, 55 per cent had more than 14 drinks and 27 per cent had more than 35. The figures for the females were somewhat lower, but appeared extremely high Only three of the 125 students interviewed had managed to go an entire month without booze. The cost of the drinking habits of the students in, dollars and cents is ob- viously high and in some cases must reach $35 to $50 a week. It's difficult to suggest that taxpayers and parents should be helping to pay part of the education costs for students who have that amount of cash to squander. The cost in performance is also extremely high according to the psychologists. Thirty per cent of the students indicated they skipped classes because of their drinking habits and 40 per cent blamed booze for lower school marks. Even more frightening is the fact that 46 per 'cent of the drinkers admit- ted they drove vehicles following their binges. While few of the students expressed any concern over their drinking habits, the study team found that "a considerable number are experienc- ing a personally unacceptable level of alcohol related problems." The statistics would appear to back the opinion of the psychologists over those of the students and indicates quite convincingly that university students do indeed have a problem that deserves immediate correction. by Exeter -Times Advocate Confusion This world we live in can be very confus- ing at times. Oh the physical structure itself is simple enough, but it's what we humans have done that could confuse even the most intelligent of the species,. And we've taken the confusion on step fur- ther. Picture this - your neighbors have just become the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy. Your neighbors' last name is Smith, but since she chose to keep her maiden name as well, she goes by Jones - Smith. The couple already have a little girl, and she goes by her mother's maiden name, Jane Jones, and now with the addition of a male to the family, the father's surname will be used. Thus, the bouncing baby boy will be called John Smith. So, in one house, and all in one family, we have mom - Mary Jones -Smith; dad - James Smith; daughter - Jane Jones; son - John Smith. Confused? So am J Neighbors are concerned about Bluewater Centre Dear editor, I would like to express my anguish and concerns over the Bluewater Centre. I was one of the victims of last Thursday morning's escape. Our car and truck had been rarnsacked, a baseball bat and gas tank stolen as well as a motorbike. It was lucky for me that my husband and oldest son had arrived home from a week's holiday Wednesday night as they weren't expected until Thursday. We were awaken at our porch screen door,where my husband and I sleep on hot summer nights) at about 3:15 a.m. by two OPP officers who had noticed our car door was open. Upon inspection we found the papers in the car and_pickup truck had been scattered around. We didn't get much sleep and when daylight came my husband and I went out for a closer look. It was then we realized the dirt bike and gas tank were missing from the garage. My husband followed tracks in the wheat filed and found the gas tank. After the capture of one of the escapees, the bike was also found. .Just a week ago our 12 and 5 -year-old sons had slept in a tent south of the house. What if they had been approached or used them to get keys for a vehicle? On the Sunday night previous, my five-year-old and his friend had used the bed on the porch and I hate to Letters A revised Ontario Vital Statistics Amend- ment Act, effective August 1, will allow parents to give their children either the mother's surname, the father's surname, both surnames or a family surname held by one or other parent by previous marriage or adoption. Plus, parents do not have to give all of the children the same last name. Prior to the revision, hyphenated names were legal, and for unwed mothers who did not wish to acknowledge the father, the baby could carry her name. The part that boggles my mind is the possibility of giving each child a different surname. Imagine trying to trace that fami- ly tree! The one case I can see for,the revision is in the event of a divorce and a remarriage. If the couple already have children from previous marriages, but want to have a child from their present marriage, they can change the other children's names, provid- ed they are under 12 as of August 1, allowing all the children to carry the same surname. Although the possibility of confusion is great, it is highly likely that most parents will stick with the traditional surname method. In an article from the London Free Press, deputy registrar -general Rosemarie Gage ,said, "Since we introduced the option of hyphenated surnames of both parents in 1978, fewer than 600 out of some 130,000 bir- ths registered each year in the province have used it." It'll be interesting to see just what hap- pens as a result of this Act. Let's hope we don't make too much of a mess for the genealogists. Sesquicentennial Editor You've probably already discovered the Stanley Township Sesquicentennial edition stuffed in your Clinton News -Record this week. Thanks to the generosity and co-operation of past and present Stanley residents, we were able to put the edition together fairly easily. If you are planning on taking in the events, take a look at the centre spread of the first section and plan your weekend. It promises to be quite a celebration. • think what would have happened if the inci- dent took place that night. I feel our personal freedom has been limited after this breakout. My children can't be considered safe to camp in the yard in the tent anymore and how can babysitters feel safe? Since the centre was changed a year ago, we have considered purchasing a dog to guard the home but I am allergic. Maybe allergy shots and a guard dog is the only way I will get some sleep and -make me feel safe as neighbour to the centre. Or maybe it is the centre that needs trained dogs to guard the premises so neighbours won't have intruders on our premises. I ask for all concerned to join the Bluewater Centre for discussion and opi- nions on how to better the safety of our homes, farms and camps in this communi- ty. A special meeting is planned for Sunday, July 27 with area residents. Phone 524-2107 for information. Jane McClinchey Calling Parry Sound natives Dear Editor: We would like your readers to know that the beautiful Town of Parry Sound will be celebrating its 100th Birthday in 1987, A special invitation to all former residents and visitors to come and enjoy participating in the many events scheduled for the year is extend ed by all of us here in Parry Sound. Our theme is "Building for a Sound tomor- row in the Spirit of our Pioneers". Our aim is ° to welcome old friends and new. For further information contact: The Centennial Commit- tee, ommittee, 52 Sequin St., PARRY SOUND, Ontario. P2A 1B4 or call toll free 1-800461-4261. Sincerely yours, Lillian Rachar, Promotion and Public Relations. Library may be sinking 5 years ago July 30, 1981 Library May Be Sinking - Clinton's stately library, which has stood in the downtown core area for more than half a century, is presently under examination and a feasibili- ty study may be conducted to determine how structurally sound the building actually is. The Goderich firm of B.M. Ross and Associates have agreed to look at the red brick building and find out the condition of the foundation, which is said to be sinking and rumored to be sitting on a bed of quick sand. Clinton Arena May Get Addition - Tenders are being called by Clinton Council for a pro- posed addition to the arena. The engineering firm of J.F. McLaren, on a recommendation from the town's recreation department, has drawn up a proposal and cost estimates for the construction of two new dressing rooms and washroom facilities at the arena. The projt is eligible for a 25 per cent grant from the Ministry of Culture and Recreation. Weleome Rain Ends Drought - anion d to dollar, all -day rain on Tuesday put Early Silas a drought situation in Huron County that threatened to reduce crop yields and lower farm incomes this year. About 50 mm (two inches) of rain fell across Huron County, relieving dry situa- tions that hadreached the near crisis point in some scattered areas in the county. 10 years ago July 26,1976 Clinton Immortalized In Postcards - Clin- ton can now be well remembered by tourists and area people through postcards depic- ting important and well known sights in the town The black and white pictures showing 15 different views have been designed and photographed by 16 -year-old Jeff Wise, son of Mr. and Mrs: Harold Wise of Clinton. Along with help from Hilda Munnings from the - Radiant Life Centre, the two have Tali topage 5 Cricket Team By .Anne Narejko Somebody's mother You'll have to forgivra me, but I've got to "talk baby." I always vowed that I would not -be one of those mothers - you know the kind - that re-' count every detail of Johnny's toilet training experience or Sally's achievements in school. Yet, here I am, with Mom's Brag Book in hand, ready to show you all my photographs and just waiting to tell you all about this wonderful little kid who's become such an important part of our lives. This maternal business has really gotten to me. I used to be quite content to admire babies from afar. "Cute kid," I'd say. "Is he going to spit up all over my dress?" And gingerly I'd pass the baby back to his mother. Now, I grab every baby in sight. It's as if I can't get my fill of them. "Ohhh, can I hold him. Ohhh, isn't he a big boy, and so bright too. Opps, there goes goobers down my dress," I coo. Suddenly I've been transformed from a sideline observer to this wonderful new ranking of Mother. Yep, I'm somebody's mother. It's an _ whelming feeling if you really get about it. With my new role in life comes a whole new outlook. I'm passionate about babies. I love watching the babies on the diaper com- mercials on television. "Look Gary,",I say. "That baby looks just like our little Ugrian." I cannot drive through the'' countryside without watching for baby animals in the field. My heart melts at the sight of a mare and her foal, a calf asleep in the grass, lambs running across the field. And I "talk baby" with everyone I meet. The conversation is always the same, but I never tire of singing the praises of my baby. "She's so good. Looks ills lade hp* naddy. She sleeps through the night, hardly cries at all. We're really enjoying her, I don't know what we did before she came along ..." I ramble on. Our lives revolve around our baby and thus our main topic of conversation involves her too. The baby gives us a common focus with a whole new group of people - parents. At the same time I'm feeling slightly drawn apart from my former lifestyle and social activities that involved lots of parties, movies, dinners out, weekends away. Our new entertainment is our baby and we watch her every move in complete fascination. "Oh look she's smiling. Watch her grab the rattle, I think she's hungry. Maybe that's her filling her drawers face." Every minute of action is worthy of com- ment and conversation. "This morning Caylan rolled over, slept for an hour, drank two bottles, pulled my hair, sneezed three times and had poopers," I enthusiastically report to Gary when he makes his mid-morning phone call from . work - just to check in on us. - Halving a baby brings a whole new language of "ta-ta, bandies up, paddies, pp „ poopers and goobers. I* The trick is reserving baby language for baby and restating your former learned language when ID the company of adults. I knew I was in big trouble when husband came home and I found myself jabbering, "Hello, my little honey bunch. and what would you like for din -din." That was a bad sign, but even worse I awoke one night only to find myself burping my husband. I knew that it was time for a break, time to get away from Baby for an hour or so. I. have since recovered from that first traumatic experience of leaving Baby at the sitter's. She didn't seem to mind, she was smiling when I left and smiling when I returned. to pick her up. I was filled with mixed emo- tions, relieved that she had made out fine with the sitter, but devastated to think that perhaps my child didn't need me anymore. As the months go by, I'm becoming more accustomed to this motherhood experience. Heck, I don't even use my Dr. Spock• book anymore. I can change a diaper in record time. I can decipher Caylan's cries and complaints. I can entertain her and help her experience new things and I can calm her when she needs some extra comfort. I think that Caylan is the most adorable baby I've ever seen. I love to watch her, awake or asleep, I love her smell, her sounds,. her softness. As parents, Gary and- I are proud as peacocks to think that we created this new life, this wonderful little human being. It's as if we're the only people in the world to have mastered such a miraculous feat. I may still be naive about motherhood but Ido know tltatyover the years, this child will be the cause of more lines on my face and more grey hairs on my head. But I'm having fun with my new baby ... Wotulc� you like to see the newest pictures of our darling daughter?