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THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1998 THE NEW TANNER 5 August is a very busy month for "The Bride" and I. Our company par- ticipates in several trade shows which keeps us hopping. This week's column was written in advance because of busi- ness commitments. If the topic seems less than timely, now you know why. I haven't written much about Presi- dent Clinton and his paramours because I find the whole situation too disgust- ing to dwell on. That said, Clinton's comment "No one wants to get this matter behind us more than I do, ex- cept maybe all the rest of the American people" struck a chord. I've never liked Bill Clinton as president and disagree with most of his policies. (This will come as a huge surprise to my NDP reader) but here I was actually agree- ing with something the man said. There are many American families who vacation with us at Lake Weslemkoon. Over the years we've come to know some of them pretty well. After a few beers, the talk will gener- ally drift into politics and the difference between our two systems. As an aside: they don't understand why we don't hang Benedict Bouchard as a traitor. Then again -- neither do I! But I di- gress. Our group is an eclectic mix of democrats, Republicans and "couldn't care less.": We're all about the same age (41 metric) and economic status (over- taxed). A few of the guys are deeply religious so I guess I expected them to be offended by the allegations coming out of the "oral office." Not so. To a man, they were sick of the whole thing. They thought inde- pendent council Ken Starr had gone too far. They thought his whole investiga- tion was a waste of millions upon mil- lions of dollars. They didn't care if Clinton was having sex, or one kind or another, with all those women. They just wanted it over. The investigation, that is. a . I was quite surprised, I expecte: some of fem to ee tocresed for, Fnoth- ing else, strictly partisan political rea- sons. "Nope," they said, "Let's talk GRAPEVINE Hear ye, hear ye Veggie answers The Way | I See It} with Mike O'Leary about something else." In these days of sexual excess no one seems to be surprised that men and women in positions of power have sexual flings with others looking to be part of that power base. I'm not sure that being so blasé about the behaviour of our elected officials is such a good thing. Now I like to think of myself as a pretty cosmopolitan type of guy. I've been to Hamilton and such. The fact that other people live pretty racy lifestyles doesn't surprise me. Makes me jealous maybe, but I'm not surprised. I guess, though, that I'm just old fashioned enough to think that the leaders of major countries should be, as the say- =! goes, more virtuous than Caesar's wife. Having the population accept that these same leaders are now trying to seduce Caesar's wife into a threesome is no great stride in social evolution as far as I'm concerned. I believe Clinton is as randy as a billygoat. I believe he used his position to initiate sexual contacts with these women. Should be he impeached for it? Probably not. I don't remember any- thing in the oath of office that says he has to honour his marriage vows. By the same token, I don't think he should be accorded the substantial popularity he is enjoying. The president is often shown exiting a church with the Bible in one hand and wife Hilary in the other. At the same time, he's boffing half the female staf ' White House. To me, this makes his a charlatan. I don't think frauds should be admired. If the man can't honour his vow before God, to his wife; how or why would Americans think he would honour his vow when he took office? If you can't trust him then why do people admire him? Believe me, I'm being neither simplistic nor moralistic. I know other presidents have engaged in the old horizontal mambo. But that doesn't make lying about it right. At least the others had the good grace to keep the lid on their affairs, I couldn't fathom why the vari- ous militant women's. organizations weren't going after the guy's cajones. Other men have had their careers tuined for much less. If he was presi- dent of G.M. he'd be toast. Recently I heard a "prominent" spokesperson for a big women's or- ganization who may have given me my answer. She said she'd have pu Clinton oral sex just because © was so pro-abortion. I'll bet Hi- lary thought that was just dandy. But maybe that's why none of the femi- nist groups have condemned him, If SO, it's a pretty sad state of affairs. (No pun intended.) Ijust hope it's over soon. I'm sick of Starr, sick of the endless specula- tion and sick of Clinton. I'm sure you are, too. Just in case any of you are wor- ried that this sort of =e is going on in Ottawa -- you can relax. Prime Minister Chretien is an honourable man. Madame Chretien strikes me as the old fashioned type as opposed to the "with it" style of Hilary Clinton. If Jean stepped out of line he might find the famous Inuit statue in an uncomfortable place. Besides, I heard an unconfirmed rumour that Mr. Chretien is so de- termined to do a fantastic jab as P.M. that he has voluntarily given up sex so he can devote all his energies to the task. What sacrifice. What dedi- ae The rumour mill also has it that | = Mme. Chretien is encouraging him to seek another term. Only in Canada -- eh? Last chance Doing the limbo Acton Home Hardwares The New Tanner has al- ready received answers to last week's zucchini question. One of the answers came from Karin Brozic who said she had a variety of yellow zucchinis growing in her gar- den last year that were as good as the green variety. A meeting has been called for this Sunday for those in- terested in helping save the old Acton Arena. The meeting will take place on the steps of the Town Hall on Willow Street at 1 p.m. For further infor- mation you can contact our office, 853-0051. plans to build on the service station beside the Churchill Road Fire Station are in limbo until council finds time to deal with the pro- posed site plan. Val Manes of the Acton store said it's frus- trating because it looks like nothing is going on (at the former service station). FILL 'ER UP: Lorraine Hollywell owner of Lorraine's Place opened for business Saturday. The old fashioned coffee shop on Mill Street serves coffee, homemade light lunches and has a pool table. -- Angela Tyler photo for seats The Acton Proud Cam- aign has just five seats left for the New Acton Arena and Community Centre. Seats are $200 each and payment can be made with post dated cheques. Don't miss your chance to be part of this beau- tiful facility with a personal- ized message of your choice on an arena seat. A great idea for remembering a loved one, commemorating your sports team, recognizing your or- ganization or just being gen- erous. Please call Diane But- ler at 873-2601, ext. 261 be- fore they are gone. Baseball Camp: August 10 to 14 Located at Acton's scenic Prospect Park, participants of this camp will learn the ins and outs of running bases and fly balls. Guest speakers, batting cages and a trip to a Blue Jays game will be of- fered to challenge both new and experience players from Ist base to home plate. For camp information contact the Recreation and Park's Program Information Hotline @ 873-2600, ext. Ae $$$, . 2 e as ag hd ' Presidential pecadillos? Pass! | MAsauadeoce Ge Photo Contest Do you think Halton Hills Council is looking after Acton's needs? Yes, I think so. I've raised con- cerns to Mayor Marilyn Serjeantson and she addressed them personally. I also think they should relocate the recycling ig- loos, maybe near the firehall. Christine Koczka Well, I'm new to Acton but my general opinion is Acton has a high crime rate. There is lots of garbage and vandalism. Council should help out more. Connie Schroll Yes, I think they've always worked hard. Norm (Elliott) and Rick (Bonnette) have a great track record and a heart for Acton. Clark (Somerville) has stepped well into Gerald's (Rennie) shoes. : Tom Cullen I don't think they care. Nadia Connor ny r | CINIMAL VINE Professional Auction Services Estate & Industrial * Certified Appraiser Consignment Welcome NORM WEBSTER Gr A Onmapin AUCTIONEER ind) © BP on | 8) fat (416) 523-6645 (pager) (905) 873-7633 (home) R.R.#1, Limehouse ON "DON'T WE LOOK GOOD!" 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