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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-08-03, Page 4PAGE 4---CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3. 1978. Just your name it seems incredible, really. A man in Clinton, for example, must drive to London twice a week to get his body cleansed of all its poisons because he has no kidneys, and yet of a few miles away, two young persons died in a sudden and violent traffic accident, and their kidneys, which could bring a new life to someone else, are buried in the ground, lost forever. And the situation is repeated hundreds of times every day, as one of the silent paradoxes of our times that we hear little about, or seem to care even Tess about. It's a problem that more and more is becoming perplexing to thousands of Canadians each year, as medical science makes breakthroughs in recycling human body parts when they are no longer needed by their original owner. In an article in last week's "Canadian" magazine, writer Gwen Willoughby points out that for the simple lack of a signature, thousands are dying needlessly. Last year, for example, more than 450 successful kidney tran- splants were performed in Canada, but many patients died who might have been saved if more kidneys had been donated. 'No fewer than 2,000 Canadians must be hooked to dialysis machines to clean their blood two or three times a week, a slow process that takes from four to five hours. With 800 new- 'sufferers from kidney failure each year, the story becomes even worse. The real tradgedy, the author writes, is that other Canadians could,assure this gift of life simply by signing an organ donor consent form, which thousands of us already carry around -in our wallets attached to our driver's licences. 4' We could, but we don't. Sight was restored last year to 700 Canadians, thanks to corneas donated by thoughtful citizens, but hundreds of others grope in the dark, again for the lack of a simple signature your signature and mine. And the story goes on and on about vital organs that are lost forever in the graveyard: pituitary glands for growth hormones; knee joints for arthritic sufferers; ear bones for the deaf. Under the law, doctors cannot remove valuable body parts unless the deceased has signed a legal permission form beforehand, or the next of kin has given their ap- proval. p- provaI. But leaving permission in a will is next to useless, and hence the importance of all would-be donors carrying a signed permission form in their purses or wallets. Ontario drivers' licences can be signed, but most people ignore that simple form, tragically.. "So it's all up to us," says Tam Deachman, co-founder of the vo.iunteer Human Parts Bank of Canada. "None of us like to think about dying, but if we do we may help someone else live a longer and better .life by- carrying a signed donor card." • Placac Th;.-. - 9 People, places, things In cloud, rain, sunshine and even snow, the Rockies never lost their awesome beauty. Sometimes Joan and I felt as though , we were driving through the clouds. After straining our necks for days peering up at the snowcaps, it was astonishing to look down from an airplane to see the tips of the mountains poking through the clouds. I dreamed of watching a movie while travelling in a jet 30,000 feet in the air. But when the chance came, it wasn't Travel plans When you are going on a trip, your first hope is that you will get there in one piece, preferably the fairly large piece in which you began the trip. Not a lot of little ones. Your second hope is that you will not be hijacked. Or, at least if you are, that the hijackers will insist on landing on the island of Bali, where the terrified hostages will be comforted by nubile, young bra -less, topless ladies, waving fans and things around to keep them (the hostages) cool. Another vague hope is that the air- plane gets off the ground. It didn't help our frame of mind when one didn't recently at Toronto airport, and in- stead wound up in a ravine. . Then, of course, it is to he hoped that once 'the thing gets into the air, it returns to terra firma. This is fairly important, they tell me. Next, it's rather essential that you have a place to lay your jet -lagged head when you get there. Marriages are made in Heaven, it says somewhere. Divorces are made when the room clerk says, "Sorry, sir. Your reservation definitely states August 15th, and this is July 15th. We haven't a thing for the next two weeks." This experience is far, far worse than being left at the altar. It's basic that you should leave behind instructions for the disposal of your property, 'in case you are kid- napped in the red light district of Hamburg, or, in the case of wives, decide to run off with the one -eyed Afghanistan pilot you met in the discotheque in Rome. We've drawn up a list for just that purpose. Kim gets the grand piano. Hugh gets the lawnmower and the color TV (they have some great programs in the jungles of Paraguay). Kim gets the lawn sprinkler for The Boys to run through, their favorite sport. My sisters get the old beds we outfumbled them for when my mother's estate was being divided. My wife's sister gets the huge linen tablecloth with the wine - stains that won't come out. And so on. Another thing you should look after before you commence a rip is to get well rested. Maybe that's why I'm taking off this afternoon in a bus with a lot of hooligans to drive, round-trip, 200 miles and watch a double-header baseball game featuring the worst major league team in the world, Toronto, and arriving home at 2 a.m. Four hours on the bus. Four hours in the grandstand. After a day's work. "You're crazy", my wife said, unequivocally. She's right. It's extremely important, when you are packing, not to leave out anything vital to your well-being. Make a check- list: laxative pills, tranquilizers, stuff for athlete's foot, piles ointment, dandruff killer, a travel iron to press out the furrows on your forehead. And soon. Naturally, you need six dictionaries : Canadian -cockney; English -French; French -German: Schweitzer -Deutsch; Toronto -Italian; Joual-French. And so on Let's see. Oh, yes, you need money. When the Europeans came to Canada firstthey broughts lots of colored beads, and`'received in return for them prime furs, good as gold. When Canadians visit Europe, they take choking great rolls of banknotes, and receive in return for them — you guessed it -- colored beads. Seems fair enough. Let's have another look at that list. Uh. Yup. Electric toothbrush. Extra dentures in case of breakage. Hair dye. Three quarts of underarm deodorant. Toilet paper, 12 rolls. Adhesive tape for blistered heels. Seven -iron to practise golf swings while waiting for audience with Pope. Booze. Hey, where's the booze? Heard a guy had to pay $45 for a quart of rye in the Old -Timers played hockey in Holland last winter. Wait a minute, now. Have to call the cops and listen to their amused snorts when I ask them to keep an eye on the house while we're away. Leave the house key under the eleventh stone on the patio. We'll never find it when we get home. Cut off the newspapers — sure sign you are not home when there are forty-two of them on the porch. Put out some ant traps to make sure they haven't demolished the entire house while we're away. And so on. You know something? My wife may be crazy, as I suggested here recently, but she's not dumb. She never wanted to go on this trip in the first place. All The Clinton News -Record Is published each Thursday at P.O. Sox 39, Clinton, Ontario, Canada, NOM /LO. Member, Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association It Is registered as second class mall by the post office under the permit number 0017. The News -Record Incorporated In 1024 the Huron News -Record, founded in 1001, and The Clinton New Era, founded In 1002. Total press run 3,300. Member Cdnadaldn Cereittunlfy Newspaper Amoclaflc n Ohipiey advertising , rales onellaitio on request. Ask for Refit tent Na. 0 effective Ott, 1, 1$I. General Manager • J. Howard Aitken Editor • James 0. Ititxgeroid Advertising Director • Gary t, Hurst News editor • Shelley McPhee Office Manager . Margaret Glbb Cirtulaiton .'redo McLeod Subscription Rate: Canada •'13 per year U.S.A.•MAO Other •'00,00 a she wanted to do was have a normal summer: swimming; playing golf; picking berries; enjoying the grand - boys; nagging me about the weeds. Well, by George, we're going anyway, and she can lump it. As long as she doesn't lump me. You're nobody unless you've been to Europe. That is, by aine townshend the thrill I expected. First I could see only the top half of the screen above the heads in front of me. Secondly, I was too cheap to pay $2 to rent a head set. And thirdly, I realized I could go to the movies anytime, but how often could I watch the clouds from above instead of below them? We drove through the Okanagan Valley, and it seemed as though we foundanother fruit stand at every few hundred feet. Most of the booths were still boarded up, but soon they would be filled with fresh fruit. Wherever we went, there was an abundance of activities to be enjoyed - hiking, fishing, swimming, boating and Horseback riding. A ferry threaded its way between rocky and wooded islands, then crossed open water to Vancouver Island. The Strait of Georgia was calm, but still it managed to rock the ferry gently, rhythmically. We disembarked at Comox. On the mountainous road between Comox and Victoria, we stopped at Malahat Lookout, where we could see beyond an inlet to farms, towns and lakes that looked like patches on blue jeans. Even of course, unless' you've been , e'''backtraCking 'o'n this stretch of high-" Newfie, Then you're O.K. _ .' Way proved worthwhile, because the My greatest consolation is a line scenes were everchanging. from a letter my son wrote on my birth- day, "Tribulations, frustrations, rotten kids and a neurotic spouse. All these things shall pass away." Thanks Hugh, I needed that. 1 Turning inland, we drove through the Cathederal Grove - one of the last accessible forests of giant trees remaining in B.C. Most of the Douglas r'ir•s, Western Red Cedars, Western Hemlocks, Balsams and Broadleafed Maples sprouted 300 years ago after a fire swept through the forest, but a few have stood for more than 800 years. The largest Douglas Fir in the grove measures' 91A feet i,n diameter and stands 244 feet high. Another tree that we noticed often in B.C. was the Arbutus. We were told that its red bark dies in the winter but the leaves do not. We headed for Sproat Lake, which reportedly had prehistoric rock car- vings on the rocks along its shore. We never found the carvings; in fact, we couldn't even find the lake. But we drove past other lakes that were still enough and clear enough to reflect the clouds. In sharp contrast, in another park, we discovered Qualicum Falls catapulting over rocks and fallen logs. We watched the churning, writhing water below us, glanced up at the towering firs surrounding us, remembered the rugged mountains enclosing the scene, and gradually we developed a new respect for Nature - its power and its mystery. We realized we, didn't have to leave our own country tosee a variety, of landscapes, to explore Nature's un- spoiled parts or to meet people of differing lifestyles. The most im- portant asset we gained from our trip was an appreciation of the people, places and things that make up Canada. remembering our past 25 YEARS AGO August 6, 1953 Harry W. Gould, for over 64 years, a valued employee, of the Sherlock -Manning Piano Company Ltd., said goodbye to his associates at the factory last Saturday, August 1. When our reporter suggested that now he would he through work, Mr, Gould said, "Well, at the factory, anyway." In 1889, Mr, Gould came to Clinton and began work at the Doherty Piano Factory, where he has been ever since. When he retired last Saturday he had . completed many years as foreman there. Goderich Township council met at Holmesville, Monday night, failed to give the third and final reading to the by-law prepared and given two readings at the July meeting regarding the sale of the Goderich Township Municipal Telephone System to the Bell Telephone Co. of Canada. The delay is not considered to he of a serious nature, but caused merelyby the need of ironing out last minute details, Bayfield Lions Club past president Charles Scotchmer tells us of good news. A carload of lumber arrived on Monday morning for the roof of the Lions Arena in Bayfield. Work towards completing the arena will' go forward promptly. Completion by fall fair time was promised last year. Max Mote is in charge of the operation, Several men have volunteered services and skills. Through co-operation the job will he done. The Huron County Trade Fair opened today in Clinton Lions Arena. Clinton Lions Club has planned the fair to run for three days and every booth in the arena is filled with exhibitors. There are a good many machinery exhibits outside on Mary Street and beside the arena, Figured as a good way for the merchants and manufacturers in Clinton and Huron County to display the newest ideas of merchandise to the public, the Huron County Trade Fair shows every sign of being a success. Here for the first tirrre is an opportunity to Clinton's thriving industries to present their product before the public. Donkey baseball will come to Clinton on Monday night. The Tuckersmith Hockey club have accepted the challenge of the Kinsmen Club of Clinton and will be on deck, ail 20 members, Monday evening at 8:30 p.m. President George Rumhall predicts an easy victory and the spokesman for the Tuckersmith team says that it will be a "pushover." - Jiggs McFadden, driver of Jerry the Count, winner to the second race received the congratulations and a blanket donated and presented by Hugh R. Hawkins. The horse took both heats with marks of 2:16,1 and 2:14. 50 YEARS AGO August 9, 1928 . The town council met on Monday night. it a look through the news -record files was moved by Councillor Cooper and seconded by Councillor Livermore that a special meeting of council be held to con- sider the resolution regarding the formation of a hoard of education for the town of Clinton. The effect of this resolution, if passed by council, would be that at the next municipal election, the following question would he submitted to the electors, "Are you in favor of the municipal board of education?" If the majority of the electors vote in the affirmative, 'a new board would be. established one year from the date to take over and, manage the affairs of both the, public school and the Collegiate institute. Labor Day will be the day df the celebrations of the opening of the Huron Road, the occasion being the opening of the new pavement, which will be ready at that time. The celebration will start at Stratford and go right through to Goderich, all towns and villages on the way joining in. It is • suggested that in order to .make the celebration more effective, prizes be offered for the best decorated farm entrances and it is expected all towns will make it a gala day. About 200 people attended the annual picnic of the Londesboro WI which was held at Bayfield on Thursday, August 2. Dinner was served about 1 o'clock after which there was an extensive program of sports. All report an excellent time, and did not regret having taken the afternoon although some had to leave their haying duties during the time of uncertain weather conditions. The Clinton Knitting Co., and the Sherlock -Manning Piano Co. held their annual picnics in Bayfield on Saturday. 1, the undersigned, have received in- structions from Mr. J.P. Bickle, Toronto, that all children under the age of 16 must not operate Motor Cars on the highway and all between the age of 16 and 18 must have a "Minor's License." - Bert Langford, Examiner for Chauffeur and Operators. License, Clinton. Expert Kodak finishing, developing 5 cents a roll. Prints, any size, 3 cents each, post paid. Jackson's Studio, Seaforth. 75 YEARS AGO August 6, 1903 The gypsies are now on their rounds. Mr. Watson arrived in Varna the other night with 10 or a dozen horses and no doubt several interesting horse deals will result. Pat Murray is also around looking for deals. Several of the threshers in this district are using the wind stacker, which is proving to he a great saver of labor, an important consideration in these times. The town council on Monday night struck the estimates and placed the tax rate at 23 mills on the dollar. This is the highest in years and the council Strove to keep it down to at least last year's figures. Cir- cumstances, though, were against them. The Collegiate Institute calls for $100 additional this year and the county council $125 more. And the total assessment is $2,000 less than in 1902. When these things are taken into consideration the council will not he very severely censured for the 23 mill rate. Clerk Coats reported for the six months ending June 30th there were I1 marriages, 28 births and 16 deaths. The Goshen English church in Stanley Town,zhip has been lately repaired and painted inside and presents a fine ap- pearance. Last Sunday service was held in the school house. Next Sunday a special,re- opening service will he held at which Rev. Dean Hodgins will officiate. A special of- fering will he made towards the im- provements and good attendance is ex- pected. Wanted, a good general servant. For two of a family. Wages $12 a month. Apply to Mrs. Richard Ransford. Mr. James Thompson is having the frame of his old grist mill moved 30 rods down the stream and will fit it up, thus filling a long felt want in Bayfield. The work has been done by John Herd and W. Higgins. We understand Mr. Thompson may build a dam and have both stream and water power. 100 YEARS AGO August 8, 1878 Holmesville appears to he going ahead, the new store lately built by Mr. J.S. Walker, on King Street east, is doing as good as business can he expected. There is some talk about having a telegraph office here, but 1 have not heard anything said at present about a printing office, but it is hard to say what there will he here after a little while. We are also hoping to get the road open from here to Colborne Township. Messrs. Glasgow, Macpherson and Co. are about placing their office in com- munication with the Express Office, by means of a telephone. The instrument is being tested from the office to the building in the yard, and thus far, has worked very satisfactorily. On Monday, the 3lst, shortly after 3 a.m., Elizabeth, eldest and beloved daughter of George Snell Esq., after a protracted illness of 11 weeks, passed away from earthly scenes to a more glorious and better shore. At the time of her demise she was 25 years, three months and 19 day of age, having died in great peace and committed her; gentle soul to the care of the loving Saviour and gave marked evidence that she longed to reach that blessed Home which Christ has prepared for them that love Him. About nine years ago she became a member of the Wesleyan Church, by the precious means of the Revs. Hawke and Kellam and became devotedly attached to the Church, its faith and its promise's° She was amiable, dutiful and affectionate to her parents find ever aiming to do good whenever an occasion presented itself. Her warm grasp, benign smile and true hear- tedness secured the esteem and friendship of the circles in which she moved. Unleaded gas Dear Editor : It seems to me the oil companies are getting greedier all the time. This overpricing of unleaded gas is a .scheme working to the detriment of motorists. I have always understood that unleaded gas should be three cents higher than regular gas, but I have noticed that it is generally four to five cents higher than regular. At one service station in Exeter, I noticed regular gas was advertised for 79.9 per gallon, but when I pulled in to get unleaded gas, it was 92 9 per gallon. When I mentioned this to the gasb.ar attendant, his reply was "we have to make it somewhere." So if this is true, when I buy unleaded gas that is three cents or more higher than regular gas, I believe that I am in effect subsidizing all those motorists who use regular gas. I believe those persons using unleaded gas are paying through the nose for the oil industry's irrespon- sibility and unwillingness to keep the price equitable between the two types of gas. Sincerely, Murdock Morrison, Varna. Wash rooms Dear Editor: To the uninformed Bayfield mer- chant on Main St., 'who cannot sign his own name, I wish to inform him that the Municipal washrooms. are open every day from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. There is a portable one available behind the Town hall for weekends. Yours truly G.J. Graham clerk -treasurer, Bayfield Too many fragments Dear Editor: Recently Canada has been in ferment over the desire of Quebec's Premier Rene Levesque to separate his French- speaking province from the English- speaking nation. In presenting his position before. Canadian university students, he noted that there were only 50 different nations in 1945, but now the number has grown to about 150. "If that's not a trend then what is?" he asked. "It's a worldwide trend and we're part of it." The world has been breaking up into ever smaller fragments over . issues that have perplexed mankind for centuries: Religion, race, language and many others. Often the divisions result from seemingly unsolvable problems that drive peoples apart. How • good it would be if such dif- ferences could be resolved without division, According to the apostle Paul, for this reason the Creator of mankind long ago purposed "to unite all things in him (Christ), things in heaven and things on earth." (Ephesians 1:9,10 RSV) Yes, fragmented human society, under the management of Jehovah's wise Son Jesus Christ, will finally be brought back together as one united family. That is why the good news of the kingdom that Jesus said would he preached in all the world is good news, (Matthew 24:14) "as a testimony to all nations" at "the close of the age." (Matthew 24:3,14 RSV). That kingdom is a world -encompassing government of which the prophet Isaiah says: "Of his government and of peace there will be no ,end. (Isaiah 9:6,7) What a glorious hope for the near future! Sincerely yours, C.F, Barney, Clintor Tonic sought Dear Editor: Much as I hate form letters, I think this is the only way I can tap the wonderful resources of Canada's weekly newspapers for a book I'm putting together this summer for publication next spring. The book is called "Spring Tonic". It's a collection of words and pictures that celebrate the Canadian spring. I've got a lot of material from history -- from early explorers, pioneer settlers, and even from the records of our native people -- and I've comrriissioned some of our best known writers, from W.O. Mitchell to Margaret Atwood, to set down their thoughts or recollections. I've got some recipes for fiddleheads, rhubarb, asparagus, and a few other foods that are particularly associated with spring in this country. But I need more. I need, in fact, more of everything. More information, more tips on how to cope with spring, more memories with the real flavor of Canada and -- especially -- more humor. I'd love to see what you have. I'm not asking that you write anything special here. Only let me know, and send me a copy of anything you have in your files. I'll pay $50 for each piece I use -- less than that for a recipe, or a light piece of verse (please, no serious poetry) -- and will give all the appropriate credits. I know how well Canada's com- munity newspapers reflect the real Canada, and I do hope you'll let me share something from your paper with readers everywhere. Yours sincerely, Peter Growski, Box 370 Rockwood, Ont. e r • • • •