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The Huron Expositor, 1984-05-30, Page 10A10 — THE HURON. EXPOSITOR, MAY 30, 1984 Growing up in The Huron Expositor pages BY TRISH RIMMER Where does the time go when you are having fun? I'm sure many people were asking themselves. this.question on Friday and Saturday night after the High School Formal and the Optimist Mardi Gras dances, as they brought themselves home in the wee hours. Although I did have a great time on both nights, it is not this weekend that seemed to buzz right by me quickly. 1 was referring to the last five years. Yes, five years ago today, May 30, a grade eight student at SPS'began writing Kids Teens In Betweens weekly. Now 1 sit here five years later using the same excuses for not handing a column in on time or worse yet not handing one in at all. I have seen a lot of changes in both myself, my column and to some extent the newspaper itself. As I already said, I was 13 when I began writing my column. Back then my biggest worries were whether I would get to school on time and whether or not 1 would be invited to go swimming in sp-and-so's.pool or not. Life was over at 13, or so I thought, if 1 didn't have enough money to buy an ice cream cone. I worried about the smallest things when I began writing this 'column. In grade nine 1 was living in a world of "You are not old enough yet." and "Maybe when you are a bit older..." I thought that was the pits. 1 was old enough to buy my own clothes and use my money for entertainment but not old enough to get a job or make my own money other than babysitting, which 1 loved to do any way. Luckily, however, my parents would never see me in a clinch and were always generous when it came to the clothes department. Grade nine was a real growing up year for me. High school was a real change and a lot different than Seaforth Public School. 1 had to meet many new friends and teachers and that was a real adjustment. My column was both a 1,1!1 I i 9 MAIN STRl l� N Store Cut MARBLE CHEESE Reg. $a.25 Ib. N® 14 2 99 Ib. Dutch Style Smoked PORK SALAMI Reg. $3.29 Ib. NOS 2.79 MILD GOUDA Reg. $3.59 Ib.. W Ib. 3.09 ,. Dutch Style LUNCHEON MEAT Reg. '81.89 Ib. NOS 1 1149 help and a hindrance to me when I was getting settled into high school. In one way it was a help because people werefamiliar with it so they knew my name. It was also areat conversation starter if some one read my column but didn't really know me. In grade nine I did a lot of interviews too so that helped me meet people. The column was a bit of a hindrance to me at the beginning of grade nine because some teachers read it and expected me to be an exceptional student because_ J./wrote a newspaper article. Needless triSay, they were awfully disappointed to find out that 1 was not an exceptional student. Also, some students labelled me as being different because of my column. Perhaps they were afraid I would quote everything they said to .me in the newspaper or that 1 would write an article about them; I don't know but 1 did notice it... Writing -was and still is important to me though so 1 continued to ' write regardless of what teachers or class- mates' thought or expected from me. Sometimes you just have to be you and do what you enjoy. My columns in grade nine were .more "So how do you like the weather?" type columns than they are now. I didn't attempt anything daring or different but kept to columns that were light, funny and that everyone could relate to. 1 couldn't talk about a great many experiences as some writers do because 1 hadn't had any and [still haven't. The most exciting things I did at that point was to go to Ontario Place or the Science Centre, and yes, I did write about both. In grade 10 I had grown up a wee bit and tried new ways of writing. In my second year of Kids Teens and In Betweens I attempted to write more columns about life in general,. and the funny things that people do. 1 guess that reflected a little bit on the change in my personality in grade 10. 1 feel that when a teenager reaches approximately 14-16 he/she becomes irlittle more hesitant about accepting everything that they are told as truth. They become more critical of their families, friends, parents and people in general. This is where family "conflicts come into play. Instead of replying "Fine" and then pouting when told they can't do something they want to, these teenagers insist on asking "Why? or Why not?" They are no longer satisfied with a straight yes or no answer but need reasoning. Unfortunately, they often just end up with a losing battle on their hands. In grade 10 I had my first part-time job working as a cashier at Roth's Food Market. 1 thought working in the store was just great. It was a chance to gain some independence, meet more people and friends and make a little money to have 6n weekends. l did a lot of growing up when I was working since I not only learned how to handle my own spending money, I was also responsible to handle someone else's cash. When I first began working in the grocery store I was surprisingly shy. However, after a while 1 became more friendly and less nervous dealing with the public. This also showed in mycolumns as I came to know the general publc better and what they did and did not like to read in my column. Grade 11 was another year altogether. 1 had just turned 16 and was learning to drive. 1 must say that I was not the best student when it came to driving. Now that 1 look back on my first driving lesson I really do pity my father. What tam talking about here is a 16 -year-old girl who had never even put the key in the ignition, let alone back the car out of the driveway before. My dad took me way out its the country on the quietest road in Huron County for this death -defying experience. After a general lesson of all the buttons, switches and controls of the car I was all set to go. We started out real slowly at the right side of the road (.practically in the ditch) going real fast, at least five kilometres an hour. ' 1 wasn't too long in learning to drive however, and now my parents practically have to sign a written reservation to use the car. The fact that I have a twin brother didn't really help either as he had no problem at all in learning to drive. (Please turn tapage A17) EGMONDVILLE BARBECUE—Five-year- old Ctrrista Bennett and her four-year-old sister Lisa, were two of the many who enjoyed pork chops at the annual Egmond- ville United Church barbecue last week.. (Hundertmark photo) Beef producers survey 600 BY JACK RmDELL The Province has spenj$632,142 on public opinion polls which represents a 30 per cent increase over the previous year. This information was released after Opposition Membersasked the Government to indicate the cost of each poll. Among the polls that were commissioned was a poll on health issues at a cost of 556,000 and a poll on attitudes to health care Ib. Brandy Filled CHOCOLATES 150 g box Reg. 53.99 2.99 LAST WEEK TO USE YOUR COUPONS MON. TUES. THURS — Open 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. FRI. — 9-9, SAT. 9-5 p.m. CLOSED WEDNESDAY RECEIVE CHARTER—The Seaforth Har- BeSpaq,,prealdent of International Harmony mony Hanes barbershop chorus recently )Inc. Front row, 8.arbara , Bangham, vice received their charter. The chorus has 42 ?president of Harmony inc,; Margaret members. Shown receiving the charter, back Whitmore, Carol Baker, Eater Rose, Katie row, left to right, are: Joan Campbell, Teall, Lyn Steffler, Doreen Strong, Thelma Bode, Joyce Kahle, Elizabeth (Hook photo) Epilepsy lottery raises $800 Organizer Marj Vere of Clinton estimates that nearly 5800 was raised in a May 19 lottery held for the Huron County Epilepsy Chapter. The lottery featured more than 2.5 prizes donated by merchants from throughout the county and proceeds from the draw will be used to support the services offered by the Huron County group. The draw was made at Clinton's Klompen- Feest celebrations and Mrs. Vere remarked, "The chapter sincerely, appreciates the efforts of the ticket sellers, contributors of prizes and volunteers. We also thank those who baked muffins for the booth at Klompen Feest, Winners included: Jas. Nash, Seaforth; Grace Smith, Seaforth; Virginia Such, Goderich; Tom Morgan, Clinton; D. Lunde, Goderich; Harvey Beuerman, Seaforth; Gary Helpel, Goderich; A. Pearson, Clinton; Marg Marshall, Clinton; Amelda Reynolds. Sea - forth; Dawn Nicholson, Holyrood; Christa Eckert, Seaforth; and Jane Knight, London. Other winners were Lesie Tillman, Lon- don; Danielle Garon, Clinton: Maureen Agar. Doug Morden, Clinton; Deb Overholt, Zurich; Judy Dykstra, Clinton; Wendy Barry, Oshawa; Edna Honter, Seaforth; Doris Hugill, Seaforth; Ann Feagan, Goderich; and P. McVeight, London. MITCHELL — McGRATH Sharon Ellen Mitchell, daughter of Gordon and Phyllis Mitchell of London and James Garfield McGrath, son of Michael and Ina McGrath, of Egmondville were married on April 27, 1984 at the home of Mark and Mary Anne Smith. Matron of honor was Jackie Mitchell of London, sister-in-law of the bride. Best man was Bill McGrath of Acton, brother of the groom. Justice of the Peace Joyce Bezanson of Napanee, Ont. officiated at the double ring ceremony. A dinner and reception were held at the Seaforth Legion Hall. Best wishes were received from Susses, England, Scotsburn, Truro and Debett, Nova Scotia and Lynn Lake. Manitoba. Following a honeymoon in northern Ontario, the couple will make their home in Egmondville. ON1ARIO GOVERNMENT GUIDE BOOKS FOR SENIOR CIIIZENS AND DISABLED PERSONS. Senior citizens, disabled persons and concerned agencies will he interested in two new publications published by the Provin- cial Secretariat for Social Development. The"Guide for Senior Citizens" and the"Guide to Programs and Services for Disabled Persons" each offer a corn - plete listingof government programs and services available to assist disabled persons and seniors. These guides are excel - lent reference publications for any senior or disabled person who wants to make the most of the many opportunities which are offered in the Province of Ontano. The Secretariat will automatically send the "Guide for Senior Citi- zens" iti- zens" to every person in the province when they 'reach 65 years of age To obtain a copy of eitherthe"Guide forSenior Citizens" or the"Guide to Programs and Services, for Disabled Persons;' write the Secretariat for Social Development. do Government Services. PCS. Box 102,Toronto, Ontario M7A 1N3 n ab a cost of $45,435. These polls were commissioned when the Province ' was thinking of challenging the Federal Health Minister over the new Canada Health Act. After incurring those costs the Province decided not to challenge the Federal Minister. Another poll commissioned was a Beef Producers Survey to test industry conditions at a cost of 5120,000. Six hundred producers were surveyed. Thousands of dollars were spent on self -promotion for such programs as the Shop Canadian Plan, the government also spends thousands of dollars more on polls to determine how effective its advertising is. The Province spent 542,000 to test reaction in England to Ontario tourism advertise- ments. DIVING SAFETY The Ministry of Consumer and Com- mercial Relations is going to launch a full-scale public awareness campaign for the summer of 1984 on diving safety. Dr. Elgie announced in the Legislature. that Ontario has the second-highest rate of spinal cord injury in the world resulting from careless diving acci,. There h been an alarming 264 per cent increase in th type of accident in ten years, resulting_ in uadriplegia, and ps�yraplegt'p,",In q1)79;" 'Ws' ` rise' Stitt that 'total, octal io statistics on diving accidents are available, 54 spinal injuries were recorded, The Minister's campaign will include a television public service announcement featuring a 21 year old young man confined to a wheelchair as a result of a diving accident. The Ministry has prepared post- ers, kits for teachers and librarians and a media kit to include information on diving instruction and appropriate action to be taken if one of these tragic accidents occurs. PEOPLE Mr. and Mrs, Harry Boag. Newmarket visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson on 'Monday after attending the wedding anni• versaries and birthday party celebrations at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lawson. Tuckersmith on Sunday. Guests were present from Toronto. London, Clinton. Landeshoro and Seaforth. IT'S SALAD MONTH AT lJwelee! Receive a FREE SAMPLE of our SALAD OF THE WEEK with any chicken or fish purchase in the month of June Discover the great taste of our Homemade Style Salads. s all made fresh right.in the ire! This week's salad of the week is CHICKEN MACARONI Secretariat far Social Development Ontario Gordon Dean, Provincial Secretary William Davis, Premier FRIED CHICKEN and SEAFOOD 33 VICTORIA ST. CLINTON 482.7337 GODERICH ST. 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