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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-06-09, Page 2PAGE 2—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1977 You readers (if I have any) don't know how lucky yuu are!! Space, this week, is at a premium - so there is no room to sound off about - what else - today's election. However, in a fewolines, it must 1).1 noted that the TV prograin Tuesday evening carrying the Queen"s Silver Jubilee activities was a welcome relief from the less than subtle election ad- vertising to which watchers of the boob tube have been subjected recently. Seeing is believing and there they were, the stalwarts, - Clinton's' early risers out on King Street at 6:30 a.m. last Saturday morning to give the Farmers' Karket its initial send-off. Honour of being the first patrons on the scene at that early hour goes to Mrs. Kay Wise, Mrs. Florence Miller, „ Mrs. Baker, The Chester Archibalds, Tom Feeney, Clarence Dendmme, Ab Shaddick to name a few, And of course, the two who have toiled so hard to get the whole project going, Heather Ross and Nanci Eastman,' for the Clinton Business Men's Mr.. and Mrs. Al Jewson and Tim attended con- teir ,041 kip 00 11,1/4 4Ni 40 vocation exercises al the Jock Harty Arena, Queen's University, Kingston on May 28 when their second son, J. Richard (Dick) Jewson received his degree in Civil Engineering. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Taylor of Val Caron, Ontario and their children Carolyn, David and Tim spent the weekend with the latter's parents„Mr. and Mrs. Ed Porter, RR 5, Recent guests with Mr. and Mrs. Clark Ball were Mr. and Mrs. Willia‘n Peterson of Talahi Island, Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Fred Bezzo was in town for a few days recently visiting with his mother, Mrs. Lucy Bezzo, before returning to B.C. where he is stationed with the Canadian Armed Forces. fie wishes to be remembered to all his friends in Clinton. Mrs. Cliff Holland, James Street, Clinton was a guest" at the 222nd Convocation of the University of Western Ontario last Monday. It was a happy occasion, as among the over 1,500 graduates were her son George Holland, who WISHES A HAPPY BIRTHDAY To Karen Farquhar Andy Riley Angelatotfoit Mark Tideswell Susan Tideswell Kevin Wright Clinton Londesboro Clinton Clinton Clinton Londesboro On June 12 June 12' 'Jude 12 June 13 June 14 June 14 ° To Join - just come into the News -Record office, 53 Albert St. Clinton or phone 482-3443 and have your name entered in the Birthday Book and get your FREE button. ifo Oft 104 ikto AiT .-3x)(if CHILDREN'S CORNER LITTLE PEOPLE'S PUZZLE 9 4 -ACROSS 1 -ACROSS 1111 2 -DOWN QUIZ WHO AM I? -Clues: I live in London, England, I often visit 6ther countries This year I am having a Jubilee School children in Clinton reteived my Jubilee medal. • Ws Ws. woo ammo sows Answer next week ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S QUIZ CLINTON FAIR received his diploma from the Faculty of Education and her grandson, Kim Holland, who received his Honour Bachelor of Arts degree from the Faculty of Social Sciences (Geography). George has accepted a teaching position at Laurier Secondary .School, London, while Kim has ,a teaching assistant's position at Western University while studying for his Masters Degree. Apropos of the comment in this column a week ago regarding local attendance at the 57th annual Lions Con- vention held in London, were garnered some additional facts. Fourteen members were registered, indicating a healthy percentage of the total local membership. Addecl to the nine members whose names were mentioned last week, two veteran members, Stewart Middleton and Dick Atkey, attended the main business session held in Centennial Hall. They also attended the District • A-9 luncheon in Darlene Motel, Wellington Road, along with 53 other members from that sub -district. The convention had close to 4,000 registered delegates and guests and a huge parade comprising 183 floats, in- cluding that of the Clinton Lions Club. The 58th annual convention will be held at Brampton and Bramalea a year from now, followed by Niagara Falls in 1979 and Ottawa in 1980. Sunday, June 19 will mark the Sunday School Anniversary Service at Ontario Street United Church. Guest speaker for the special service will be Robert M. (Bob) Elliott, who has provided leadership in the church and also, at Pine.Lake Camp. The combined Junior and Senior Choirs will provide special music assisted by the Men's Quartet. For those who like the skirl of the pipes - The Clinton Pipe Band will be entertaining in the Library Park on Thur- sday 'evening, Rine 9 from 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. - weather The Huronic 'Rebekah Loclge held its regular meeting Monday, June 6 in the Lodge Hall with sister Jean Henderson presiding with a good attendance: P.19,ps were finalized for the bus frip to Toronto on June 28, tO shop at Square 1 and a boat tour ardund Toronto Island. The plans were also finalized for the bus trip June 23 to the Grand Lodge Assembly for the installation of Brother John Broadfoot becoming Grand Master of the Jurisdiction of Ontario. A plant sale was held with a good response. Lunch was served by the June group. Winner of the Huron Fish and Game Bingo held Wed- nesday, June 7 was Mildred Swan, • RR 1, Mitchell who took home a prize of $72. by Rena Caldwell Kippen East*W".I. will meet June 15 at 8:30 p.m. at the home Of Mrs. Harry Caldwell. The roll call will be "Name a Canadian beauty s.pot". The roll call is "Don't worry about the things you can't change, saVe your energy for those you can". Mr. Ivor Bodenham will be A meeting was held last week in Clinton to discuss the possibilities of building a regional rehabilitation Centre. Some of those at th-e meeting were left to right: Judy Threinen, Mitchell, Arthritis Society physiotherapist; Phyllis Cox of Alpha Huron; Chester Archibald, Huronview administrator; and Dr. Peter Cameron, of the UWO,'"and acting coordinator of project. (photo by Elaine Townshend) Rehabilitation centre discussed By Elaine Townshend A proposed South-western Ontario Regional Rehabilitation Centre (SWORRC) was the topic of a meeting last Friday in the Clinton Hospital Board Room. A .presentation was given by Mr. John Roberts, Executive Director of the Thames Valley District Health Council, Dr. Peter Cameron, Chairman of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Western Ontario and the Acting Coordinator of the SWORRC project, and Dr. Malcolm Peat, Director of the Physical Therapy Program at U.W.O. The local representatives included hospital ad- ministrators, medical per- sonnel, and members of the 'Huron County Health Unit, the Home -Care program and Alpha Huron. Mr. Roberts' outlined the, history of the SWORRC project. Research has been carried out since 1963, and in 1973, a lengthy document was presented to the Ministry of Health. The Ministry suggested that such a program would fall under the jurisdiction of the District Health Councils. A steering committee was formed of members of Health Councils and rephsentatives of areas that did .not have councils. The committee is now travelling around the r.egion to bring information to the various communities. Dr. Cameron explained the centre would serve ten counties -and would ac- commodate approximately 300 patients. Each person would be referred to the centre. for a specified length of time to take part in an intensive therapeutic program. Both children and adults would be accepted. The complex would contain hostel -type beds rather than hospital beds. Medical diagnostic equipment, a social service department, a psychology service, a prosthetic shop, an gym- nasium and sports' facilities would aIso be needed. The surcounding area would be conducive to outdoor ac- tivities and exercise. Dr. Cameron identified the seven types of patients that would be treated - spinal chord injuries (paraplegics and quadriplegics), head injuries, neurological (brain tumours and strokes), ar- thritic, orthopedic (back and neck pain), amputees and chest and cardiac. He described a few waysin which -the centre would help each group. Persons with spinal chord injuries would make up a large part of the program. To regain degrees of independence, they require lengthy and intensive , After the rehab program, many of them must up -grade their education before seeking employment. Most paraplegics are fairly mobile, being able -to drive cars, and they can usually live at home or in low cost areas while completing their education. Quadriplegics, however, r*equire personal care. They ,could remain atthe centre for as long as four years, While attending university. They would receive the personal care they needed, but would not be forced to live in a hospital atmosphere. For example, they would take their own medication. Stroke patients would be given daily therapy for short lengths of time. Patients of Multiple Sclerosis would also benefit from this type of rehabilitation, when they encouter changes in their conditions. Many arthritic patients undergo surgery at six to eight week intervals. At the centre, they would receive therapy to help strengthen their ' muscles between operations. Injured workmen. and housewives complain of back and neck pains. They are often sent from one medical hierarchy fo another. Re- evaluations of their problems would be given at the centre. For amputees, the complex would contain a prosthetic shop and engineer., Con- sultations among the patient, therapist. and engineer would be carried out to ensure a proper fit. Chest and cardiac patients, such as persons suffering from heart attacks or emphysema, would be assisted in adjusting to their conditons. Dr. Peat listed the staff that would be required at the centre - 18 physiotherapists, 18 occupational therapists, approximately the same number of registered nurses and registered nurses' assistants, a clinical psychologist and a prosthetic engineer. He stressed that the centre would ease the caseloads of the hospital and hbme-care therapists and would play a vital role in the on-going education of graduate therapists. At the same time, it would provide tremendous research opportunities. He added that research is eek corning the gu,est speaker and each The Billy IVIeek Show is lady is asked to bring a get appearing at the Blyth Arena well card stamped and a on June 18. Billy Meek is Bible. hosting the show with Al Wedding Bells were ringing Cherney as the feature at - on Saturday last when Elaine traction. - Timmermans; daughter of Billy Meek ha's performed Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Tim- for over 20 years in Canada. mermans was married to- Billy, the Jovial Scott, has. Laverne Harburn, son of Mrs. gathered thousands of fans Madeline Harburn and the from coast to coast for years late Mr. Harburn, Hensall. on the Pig and Whistle TV Mabel Whiteman is con- show. fined to Seaforth Hospital. Although TV introduced Elzar Mousseau is in Billy to a vast audience, the Seaforth Hospital for majority of viewers are treatment. Unaware of his mny talents Mr. and Mrs. Ken including comedian, song and McLellan, Misses Jill and dance man and in, Robyn McLellan and Mrs. strumentalist. In person or on Norman Deckert aAended a TV, people of all ages enjoy wedding in Clifford on Billy Meek. Saturday last. Al Cherny, the feature attraction of the evening, is most familiar through his frequent television ap- pearanCes. His major TV debut was on Country Hoedown and he Is now into his seventh year As a regular on the Tommy Hunter Show. Advertising. lets you know what's what. Gordie Tapp once said, "I've heard a lot of country fiddlers, both side.s of the border, but is far as I'm concerned, both musically and presentation wise, none of them can even carry Al's fiddle case. , He's the best, let's face it!" Al is the World Fiddle Cha mpion. Jimmy MacDonald, pianist for The Pig an d Whistle Show and his orchestra, will provide backup music for the first section of the program as well as the dance music for the remainder of the evening. He has provided music of a consistently high quality for more than 25 years in the Toronto area has a most satisfying variety, ranging from pleasantly tuneful swing to distinctly rhythmic rock and such special dantes as the Waltz, Polka, Latin American, the Alley Cat, the Mexican Hat Dance anli the Gay Gordon. necessary for better serVice. After the committees presentation, a question period was held. One of the concerns voiced by the local representatives was the large area the centre would try to serve. It was suggeste&that a network of five or six smaller centres with one larger centre acting as a hub might be more useful to the com- munities. Dr. Cameron agreed the idea had merit, but he favoured one large centre ° because it would be cheaper to run,and easier to staff. A location .. near a university would 'be more conducive to research and education. Another question was raised about helping a patient's family to adjust. It, was feared that the patient could lose much of his or her independence, after leaving the centre, because of a misunderstanding family or an inaccessible community. Dr. Cameron noted family members are encouraged to visit Rehab centres and to participate in the therapeutic program, but few cooperate. He hoped that, in time, the Home -care system 'might change to allow its workers to assess a home environment before a patient is released. Mr. Archibald, Huronview Administrator., inquired whether a geriatric program would be included. Dr. Cameron confirmed that residents of homes for the aged should have -access to the cerftre, if they required In conclusion, the com- mittee reiterated that the proposed South-western Ontario Regional Rehabilitation Centre would provide intensive therapeutic programs for its patients, tremendous research op- portunities , and continuing education for graduate From up here By Shelley McPhee The rules turn my stomach into butterflies. The candy floss, caramel corn and candy apples make me sick. I'm too much of a miser to spend my money on chancey games. My interest in the livestock show is shortlived, but - I still love a fair. Although it may sound as though I have an extremely boring time at such an event, I enjoy the festive air and the excitement of the carnival and the people. Part of my excitement probably. comes with -my childhood fantasy of the mysterious and wildl'y wonderful carnival people. Running away wi.h the fair, a small town kid's answer to the circus, seemed to be such an adventurous thing to do. Somehow I never grew out of that fantasy and I. still find myself wandering by the booths, gazing at the people and wondering what kind of strange lives they lead. I truly expected to find bearded' ladies, thin men, midgets and fire eaters wandering around the Clinton Community Park. Instead, I had to content myself by watching the antics of fair goers, which often seemed be a model circus itself. Of course one of the all-time greats is seeing a youngster smash his candy floss onto himself or into his mother's hair. Then there is the poor youngster who goes onto.the wildest ride and comes off feeling slightly dizzy. Although this may not seem too funny, I have to give,_a smile of sympathy to the poor kid who was braver and dumber than I would ever be. Many adults trot around the fair grounds, holding a variety of stuffed toys, deformed Coke bottles and plastic ornaments. These prizes are quite proudly displayed, since it took such an effort to win them. Usually sheer determination and frustration made the adults spend their quarters, time after time, to knock over the three objects and win a prize. Kids, on the other hand, know when they've lost but many adults cannot accept the fact that the ball toss is more than a childish game. It takes skill to avoid the `rigged objects and hit another. There are some parents who I'm sure have ten children under six -years -old and they all come to the fair. The hoard of children all look alike in their sundresses and shorts and all sport candy apple on their faces and clothes. How the parents keep track of them is a great 1 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF CLINTON WHEREAS the Town of Clinton recognizes the very real financial need some students have for summer emPloyment; AND WHEREAS the Town of Clinton wishes to encourage the traits of industry, thrift, and desire for work in its student population, the week of JUNE 12th THROUGH JUNE 18th is hereby declared HIRE A STUDENT WEEK In Clinton. Harold Lobb Mayor Town of Clinton Before You go on Vacation... Have Your Diamond Ring Cleaned and Checked at no charge toyou. Don't rely on good luck. Have your diamond setting Checked today at Anstett Jewellers Ltd. At the same time, our ultratsonic cleaning equipment can make your diamond shine like new while you All at absolutely no charge to you. 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