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Clinton News-Record, 1986-09-10, Page 5Page 4—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10; 1986 The Clinton News•Record Is published each Wednesday at P.O. Ron 09, Clinton, Ontario, Canada, NOM 1 t.0. Tel.i 409.0449. Subscription Rate' Canada •s91.00 Sr. Citizen • 9111.00 per year U.S.A. foreign 120.00 per year 1t Is registered as second clans mall by the post office under the number The News•Recordl corporated i 0 1924 theHuron News•Record, founded In 1001, and The Clinton. News lira, founded lo 1923. Total press runs 0,700. Incorporating Ttli BLYTII STANDARD) J. HOWARD AITKEN - Publisher ANNE NAREJKO - Editor ao GARY HAIST - Advertising Manager MARY ANN HOLLENBECK - Office Manager Display advertising rates available on request. Ask for Rote Cord No. 1 S effective Oc- tober 1, 1094. CCNA 0,A MEMBER MEMBER BLUE, RIBBON AWARD 1985 Support the arts The Clinton Arts Committee is attempting to bring some cultural events to this town. It is now up to the residents to respond. For quite some time now, the arts committee has been planning an entertainment taken time, energy and they to hope thoughtabut l to people thehavey all theira hass. It fall schedule set. The arts committee is a relatively new addition for the Town of Clinton and they need the public's support. In November of 1984 the arts and cultural committee was established as a subcommittee of recreation, consisting of four members who sat on the recreation committee. Then in December of 1985 it was suggested the arts committee separate from recreation in the hopes of attracting more volunteers. Councillor Gord Gerrits expressed the committee's belief that there were people in town who would like to get involved with the arts but not necessarilCoun- cillor Gerrits and whenwith recreation. proposal was brought to couittee nt 1, they too felt it was a good idea. So, in mid-December, the arts committee went out on its own and has plans to use the auditorium in the town hall for their performances, mak- ing use of the facilities restored in 1984. The committee's first major entertainment series is scheduled for November, February and April with their ticket selling campaign getting underway this week. The November performance will be a comedy caberet followed by the Seaforth Harmony Kings and Harmony Hi-Lites in February and a music show starring Ken Whitely in April. If the residents of Clinton and surrounding areas want to add a little culture to their lives without having to drive a great distance, they should support the arts committee. • If the committee does not receive a good response, it is possible that the first annual adult entertainment series could also be the last. Let's make their efforts worthwhile and support their goal of providing good entertainment right here, in Clinton. by Anne ,Narejko. New sports season Well sports fans it's that time of year. For most of us who enjoy a little bit of ex- ercise when we can squeeze it into . our schedules, we are between seasons. After being eliminated from playoffs in baseball,. it is now time to look at the next sporting event. I'm not sure •why, but no matter what sport it is, I can't seem to find a winning team. But I'm not complaining, we play to have fun, get a little exercise and mingle. This year my slo-pitch team, (apr propriately named Not Much), improved its win -loss -tie record over last year. The 1986 season saw us with a 2-18-0 record. Not too great you say, but it beats our 1985 record of 0-20-0. Just wait until next year! But now it's time to turn my .attention to another "sport" -thc company football pool. (I have called the pool a"sport" because for my partner and myself, it is one of the most strenuous exercises we do each week.) However, we entered the pool last year and feel that one year under our belts can do Readers oppose dump site LQttQrS 1 Awaiting his turn Dear Editor: A new landfill site (dump) to service the town of Seaforth and Township of Tuckersmith is proposed for an area bet- ween Clinton, Vanastra and the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Area, Immediately Adjacent to the Bayfield River. We wonder how many of your readers are aware of just how close this site is to heavily populated areas and the potential of air and water pollution and related posts that could come with it? Do their elected represen- tatives know their true feelings? Chris Middelton, Randy Middelton, David Anderson, Gary Black, Regina Van der Werf, Eva Roorda, W.M. Hearn, Florence nothing but aid us, with our predictions. Last year we tried a number of methods - the team with the cutest quarterback wins, flashiest uniform wins or most interesting name wins. The only thing we didn't try was getting serious about the whole NFL pool. Actually, we did fairly well in the finan- cial area but ended up near the bottom of the points list when the season came to a close. Our pool costs $2 per week and the person with the most points for any given week gets a cash bonus. My partner and I ended the season with only a $5 deficit because we had some peak weeks. (How we did that neither of us know.) So with this thought in the back of our minds, we decided to try the company foot- ball pool again. Wish us luck, we're going to need it! Contrary to what many armchair athletes think, sitting around watching football games with a cool beverage and plzza can- not keep a person fit so I've decided to lace up the old broomball shoes again this year. After two seasons of abusing my body I gave up the sport of broomball last year, however, persuasive friends have talked me into joining the Blyth Broomball League once again. The two years I played the sport my team didn't do very well in regular season play. However, when the pressure was on we came through, alrnosting taking the "B" championship. Broomball is not one of my better sports. I enjoy playing and it is certainly good exer- cise, but my co-ordination on the ice isn't the greatest. After a one year lay-off I'm not so sure I'll have any co-ordination at all. Oh well, as baseball was, it is good exer- cise and a lot of fun if you don't take it. seriously. Cancer Society Collection At all of the fairs in the surrounding area the Clinton News -Record sets up a booth to •sell subscriptions and old photos. We also have a popcorn machine and offer free pop- corn to all takers and hope that they will inake a contribution to the Cancer Society. At the Bayfield Fall Fair, donations totall- ing $91.50 were received and will be for- warded to the Cancer Society. Thanks to all who donated. Pullen, Len Lobb, Cliff Holland, Bill Flem- ing, Elaine Boyes, Edith Landsborough, Charles J. Brandon, Marian Doucette, Harvey Holland, Thelma Wilson, Case Postiva, Mary O'Brien (Eldon), Larry Liv- ingston, Anne Lawson, Robert Lawson, Gary Freeman, Sheryl Bigney, Betty Holland (Cliff), Laverne Heuckeroth, Bill Holland. Hospital planning penny sale Dear Editor, Fall is fast approaching, and the auxiliary to the Clinton Public Hospital is again plann- ing their annual penny sale. The generosity of the businesses and pro- fessional people has helped to make this event very successful in the past. We hope your continued support will help us make this year the best yet. This year the auxiliary has a new project. The proceeds from the Penny Sale will assist with the building of the new obstetrical wing. A successful penny sale will help us to reach this goal. A canvasser will call on you in early September. Donations will be displayed at the Anglican Church Parish Hall, Ratten- bury Street up until the draw date and acknowledged in the Clinton News -Record. Draw date will be September 27. Thank you for your continued generosity and support. Sincerely, Karen Steyn Publicity Convenor September is Arthritis Month Dear Editor: September is Arthritis month and the can- vas for Clinton will be held on Monday even- ing, September 22. Additional canvassers are required. If you can help us out for a couple of hours on that date, contact the undersigned before September 19. Arthritis allects literally millions of Cana- dians. The need for funds for research goes on, so please be generous when the can- • vasser calls on you. Sincerely, Bryan Lavis, Canvas Chairman 482-9310. Stealing of bench inconsiderate Dear Editor: A small event took place on August 29. A park bench was stolen. The senior citizens had been using the bench as a half -way stop to help them make it up the long incline from their King Street home to uptown for shopping. And somebody who felt they needed it more, stole it. The bench was on the corner of the proper- ty owned by Huron Power Equipment. It was not there for advertisement, and it was not owned by the town. It was placed there by private citizens for the use of other private citizens. This really should be an appeal to have the bench returned, but it is doubtful that anyone whose interests lie in stealing, will spend much time reading newspapers. As was stated, it was a small event, but in trthperson who stole it should feel evuen'sthe er. We would however welcome its return. Roy and Myrna Vodden. Finalists co .grat late d by town Our Wilhite% representing the Um%of Glin- Dear Editor: On behalf of the Clinton Town Council and town staff, I would take this opportunity to offer sincere Congratulations on your recent achieveittent . as Ali ntario "D" Division • Hard Bali finalists•. We -appreciate having fine young people such as yourselves ,an ton at sportingCompetitions such as this. Once again, congratulations! Keep up the gaol war r. Sincerely, C. Marie Jefferson, A'MCT Acting Clerk -Treasurer By Anne Narejko ShQIIey McPhQQuP4QISt The household, wonder He's wearing a slight pout this week. He's feeling neglected, rejected. He wants equal time, he wants equal space. So, I'll say it here and now, my husband's a great household manager. He's been feeling out of sorts with me since last week's column. I had written about the stress and exhaustion as part of the Superwoman Syndrome. I suggested that the only way a woman could comfor- tably raise a family and work full time out- side the home would be with the help of her husband, in child rearing and Tiousehold chores. My husband took exception to this. "You made me out to be a real slug," he chastised. "Who does the laundry, the dishes, the vacuuming around here?" "You do dear," I replied. I continued, "1 didn't mean that you weren't a good house husband.I was only pointing out that the man should carry his share of the load around the house." "Ha!" my husband retorted. And with that he threw down his tea towel, marched into the livingroom and flicked on the TV to the football game. I did the dishes myself that evening. My husband the household wonder is not an easy topic for me to address. This man of mine completely shatters my traditional image of a husband and a wife and their respected duties. I mean, this men can out clean, out vacuum and out launder me anyday. Give my husband a sink of dishes and he will wash, rinse, dry and clean up better than my mother herself. Give my husband a floor to vacuum and he'll still be there an hour later, diilgeatly pushing the upright under every chain and rug, unwilling to quit until every speck of dust is off the floor. Give him a basket of laundry and hell not only sort and wash, but elks dry, lold and iron. I have no complaints mind' you„ but sometimes, as rin watching husband at work, I am overcome With great feelings of guilt and confusion. I still have this notion in the back of my head that women are to excel at those jobs. However, Gary says he actually likes washing dishes. He says it's relaxing after a hectic day at the office. Who am I to stop him? I do draw the line when it comes to men- ding. Now and then I find my husband with needle and thread in hand, ready to sew a button on his shirt. "Give me that, " I pounce. "Mending is my job." For the most part we don't have any set rules as to who does what job. I cut the grass, he cuts the grass. He takes out the garbage, I- take out- the garbage. i bath - baby, he baths baby. He isn't real keen on cooking, other than frying an egg or reheating leftovers, but he has mastered a great weiners and rice dish, and herbed pork chops. He isn't too fond of heights and has trouble climbing the ladder, so I am called on duty when it comes to high-up chores around our two storey home. Still these are only small points. Overall I really lucked out when I found a husband as talented as mine. I'm free to come and go as I please - know- ing he can fix himself a bite of supper, feed baby and her to bed. I know that when I have to work in the evening or on Saturdays, I'll return to find the house vacuumed and the dishes washed. I'm spoiled he says. When I lament for a dish washer, he replies, "You've already got a dishwasher - me." And, the subject is closed. Is my husband part of a rare breed? I think he is. Men are progressing, mind you, they too in their own fashion are becoming liberated. As women are brealtipg out of the tradi- tional roles of wifedom and motherhood, so too are men coming up for air front beneath thesports section and mountains of desk Over the past 20 years, the women's movement has unearthed the man's hold on life. Women are blazing trails out of the kit- chen and into the board rooms, leaving men in a flux to know where to fit in. Men no longer hold the domain over the financial security of their homes an � families. Today men and women are su posed to be equal partners, sharing both th mortgage payments, the board meetings and the household chores. Some men, like my husband, find the change of pace, from office to home, refreshing and pleasurable. Others feel con- fused,threatened and angry about the changing roles. In Toronto an organization is available to help men select self-help courses. At the University of Calgary a course helps men who are having problems dealing with today's lifestyle. Yet, slowly but surely the reluctant male is coming to grips with major changes of the '80s and his place in the new world. David Suzuki, in writing about being a liberated male in a 1985 Chatelaine article noted, "...I've already learned that a day running the house, and enjoying the children is quite an achievement. The same goes fa - husband, who, after a day with Baby annd biousework, tells me, "This is hard work. Ism glad you're home." Still for all the talk of domestication of men, statistics still show that women wear the aprons around the house. A USA surve� found that only 13 per cent of the men inter viewed helped Substantial arnounts in the home, while 39 per colt contributed little. Another 15 percent helped on•rare occasions and 33 percent were in the no -help bracket. Fortunately my man is in the top percen- tage. life's among the progressive of males today. He's liberated! In closing I'd like to share Gary's Weiners and Rice recipe with you. Ws easy to make and really tasty. See if your man will tackle it! Cook 1/4 c. chopped onion in a little hot • work. They's spending a little less time at fat. Add: lh c. catsup, 1%2 c. water, 1 tbsp. the office during the day and a little less • worchestershire sauce, 2 tbsp. vinegar, 1 tsp time on the couch at night.dry r ,mustard, 1 tsp: sugar. (You can double The 1980s husband helps out around the these ingredients for more sauce,) Siuuner, house sand the '80s father takes more of an covered for 10 minutes. Then add 1 lb active role in parenting. welners. Serve on cooked rice.