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ar. 2, 1994 ometimes, all this equal business doesn’t amount to a whole lot. Like when you’re stuck fool- hly behind the wheel of your n car, told to steer like an idiâ€" ic, and wait helplessly while free guys push you out of the owbank at the foot of your own 'veway. There is something perversely .male about the whole thing that quite galling, to tell the truth. It isn’t as though I want to do 1 those insanely “boy” things â€" l e feverishly hunt down a can of IW40 in Canadian Tire, clean e furnace filter, or take the car i for an oil change. Or, for that atter, try to push my stuck car t of the snowbank at the end of e drive. But I suppose when it hapâ€" ned in this relentlessly cold inter, and I sat with frozen feet, ~ 0 traumatized kids wondering hy their mother has gone simply rserk about a car stuck like a rtle on a snowbank, and only a oken windshield scraper as a 01 to dig out, I began to think nout doing one of those “boy” ings â€" like push the car out of e snowbank. Now, at first glance, this esn’t exactly represent one of :65 major challenges. And so I wave gaily to the two dro guys gliding slowly past in eir truck wondering how the car d slid down sideways into a owbank. I look carefree, I ink. The very picture of casual souciance. All I have to do is i I this baby into reverse and e’re off. But when I put the car into verse and begin to push, what ppens? Nothing. I begin to look foolish. Worse yet, I begin to look like that most unflattering picture â€" the female in distress. Three guys materialize... the hydro guys and an old fellow at least three times my age who looks like he’s this close to hav- ing a coronary. Great. Not only is it my drive- way, my car, my own scraper for God’s sake, but I am told to get behind the wheel of my car and steer. Steer. He says it slowly. “Just steer to the right,” he says, through the windshield, yelling loudly and mouthing each syllable slowly as if I am hard of hearing, as well as, being a com- plete incompetent, while three guys push me out of my own driveway. Two hydro guys who are mouthing words at me through my own windshield and an old guy shuffling up the street to the rescue. My God, can it get worse? Let us say it wasn’t my finest hour. It’s not as though I slight these guys for helping out someone who is absolutely insane behind the wheel of a car. But it’s just that the lady in distress thing doesn’t sit too well. And the entire female thing is just too frustrating at times. The next day, I’m out on assignment and I’m sitting there chatting with the photographer on 'UD goes international The following letter was sent to kville Beaver art director Steve ase. Dear Steve: My son, Gordon (an eight-year- “Pud"!) has been an avid fan of ud” since he was a toddler, and 5 always been the first to grab the per when it comes to the door to tch up on the latest escapade! Our family has now relocated to itain, and as I am hanging on in ville for a bit, I have been cut- g out “Puds” to send to him in l gland. I was over there a week 0, and was asked to pass on to n his little plagiarism for your Dorval location only ~ The woods largest Letters to the Editor comment. I suppose imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but to be honest, we all have found your “Puds” to be such a light-hearted reflection on our own family life, that we will miss your little gems. Any comments on Gordon’s offering would be much appreciat- ed. Incidentally, we also think your political cartoons to be very incite- ful; the Beaver is extremely fortu- nate to have your talents. With all good wishes. Michael G. Legg chain of Comedy Clubs welcomes you to Dinner 8:00 pm. Show Time 9:50 pm. 849-1126 I WARNING: you may die laughing! DINNER SHOW PACKAGE ~ Only $ 19.96 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT. " Always something good cookin' " IIMIIFD mm 51mm Tickets are ' fast, so don‘t delay. . .buy your 'ckets today! Dorval 220 North Service Rd. W. THE OAKVILLE BEAVER ’COMMENT F me step? forward another back in equality issue assignment, doing what reporters and photographers do best â€" gos- ' sip before the action starts. And . then,.out of the blue, the manager ' of the place, all jovial and jowly â€" ‘ you know the sort â€" comes over, Pun Monday, March 7, 1994 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 7:30 pm. Council Chambers one hand hitching up his belt, the other extended to the photogra- pher â€" smiling and laughing, talk- ing about how long it’s been since he’s seen him and offering him a coffee. ROBIN! PUBLIC NOTICE ‘7 Tel: [905] 815-2020 Fax: (905] 338-4166 Due to renovations at the TRANSIT OFFICE Telephone Service to Transit/ care-A-van may be interrupted. CALL Manager of Transit Operations Oaloile - FIRST may notice a disruption in p_0_ 3:330 service as well. Oakville, Ont. . . . LBJ 5A3 We apologize for any Inconvenience 480 Wyecroft; Rd.. this may cause. Oakville, Ont. ' LeK 267 WP. Akkermans BY-LAW 1994-29 TAKE NOTICE THAT: as part 3 of Plan 20R-11384. residents, Town 1. The council of the Corporation of the Town of Oakville proposes to pass a by-Iaw pursuant to Section 297 of The Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990. Chapter M45, in order to close and stop up for all purposes that part of lnglehart Street, more ‘ particularly described as Registered Plan 126 and designated As a result of the completion of the work along Cornwall Road in 1993 and as agreed to between the business owners and ouncil on December 7,1993 approved a recommendation to install a barricade across lnglehart Street to separate the traffic on the residential south end of the street from the commercial traffic on the north end. . Pursuant to Section 300 of The Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M45, before passing this by-law, Council or a Committee thereof, will hear in person or by his counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims that his lands will be prejudicially affected by this by-law, who applies to be heard, provided that sUch person makes application in writing to the undersigned on or before March 23, 1994. 3. Acopy of Reference Plan 20R-11'384 showing that part of lglehart Street to be closed and stopped up for all purposes is available for inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk, at the address shown below, during normal business hours. Judith Muncaster Town Clerk TOWN OF OAKVILLE 1225 Trafalgar Road Oakville, Ontario L6H 2L1 â€" lT CANT BE SPRING UNTIL you SEE A K9. To receive your complimentary copy of our Oakville Cemeteries MMEEBDE W MAEANQLEfi MEETINSLSSZHEDJILE Crime Prevention Committee 2 First Thursday t (Q And then he turns to me, in the most charming manner, and asks if I am the photographer’s assis- tam.- I tell you, this whole equality thing isn’t what it’s cracked up to . be. Stuck in the snow one day; a I photographer’s “assistant” the 2 next. Betty Friedan should be so 1 lucky. ‘ by Steve Nease : ) PLANNING AHEAD TODAY... For Peace of Mind Tomorrow When death occurs in the family, so . many decisions must be made and a ' great number of these decisions involve the cemetery and the alternatives that are available. The . Town of Oakville - Cemetery Division - offers a number of alternatives for you. Our courteous staff are sensitive to your needs and we can I.“ assist you in making your ' ' arrangements. The Town of Oakville Operates two active cemeteries to suit your needs: Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery, Located on Highway #5 overlooking Sixteen Mile Creek, and St. Jude's Cemetery, located on ‘ Lakeshore Rd. at the foot of Margaret Drive. Be comfortable discussing your plans with us... we understand. brochure, call or write: TOWN OF OAKVILLE CEMETERIES P.O. Box 310., Oakville, Ontario L6J 5A6 (905) 338-4236 NOTICE TOWN OF OAKVILLE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Applications will be_ received by the Town Clerk until 4:30 .m.,FrIday, March 11, 1994 from . any resident of akvrlle who would like. to be conSIdered for an appointment to the following Advrsory Committees. (evening) monthly For further information, please call Pat McPherson at 845-6601, Ext. 3136 o; Magda Kitteringham at 845-6601, Ext. 3161. It is requested that applicants submit the application form which is available in the Clerk‘s Department. Judith Muncaster Town Clerk TOWN OF OAKVILLE 1225 Trafalgar Road Oakville, Ontario L6H 2L1 1994 BUDGET PRE-APPROVALS TOWN Final approval of the 1994 Town Budget Committee's recommendations has been assessment of impact of potential changes in Provincial transfer payments to the However, because of specific timelines, certain items contained in the budget must be given final consideration immediately. COUNCIL MEETING - COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, March 7, These matters include the following: 930993.”? Interested members of the public are invited to attend this re final consideration by Council of these items. Persons interested in speaking at the Council meeting must register as a delegation by calling Nancy Williams, Clerk's Department, at 845-6601, extension 3010, by 4:30 pm, Friday, March 4, 1994. Vehicle and Equipment Acquisitions Towne Square Hydro Meters Washroom Renovations Fertilizer Trees for Spring Planting Security Guards (Harbours) Computer Equipment 9°.V Newspaper Vending Box Increase in Permit Fees ‘ ' Off-Peak Hours (Selected Routes) Oakville Transit gular meeting of Council, to participate in discussions prior to 1994, 7:30 pm. postponed, pending confirmation and Town. - Transit Cash Ticket Fare Increases - Oakville Transit 25¢ Rider Fee to GO Station - Reduced Oakville Transit Service During 'fi: