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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 1981-01-08, Page 4PAGE 4--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 ,1981 The Canton npws.Roverd le published each Thursday at P.O. Ras 3t. Clinton, Ontario. Osnada.p1SA1 ltd. Tal.:948-3013. Subscrlptioat Rata: C®wada -,1634) Sr_ Cltisan - •19.641 per year U.S.A. & torah rs - °34.31 per your It b registered as second dose mall by the past altos rardiar the permit numb= WO. The ptewellecord Incorporated In 191141 the Huron surra-R,cord. founded be nil. and The Cilnto. Now Era. founded In 11e,. Total press roan 3.3ee. SNA MEMBER JAMES E. FITZGERALD - Editor SHELLEY McPHEE - Neves Editor GARY HAAT - Advertising Manager HEATHER. BRANDER - Advertising MARGARET L GIRO - Office Manager MEMBER Display advertlslna rates available on request. Ask for Rate Card wo. le effective Sept. I. 1479. Counts cops sound good css The. �suggestionT mai a by Ontario at= torney-,general Roy McMurtry that the Ontario Provincial Police should take over the policing in non -urban areas is a line of thinking which is worth loking into, says the, Zurich Citizens -News. Although there will undoubtly be crys of outrage from the small urban municipalities which have their own police forces, communities the size of Zurich might welcome an investigation into the matter. • While the statements made by McMurtry followed ° the disclosure of - problem's with Tillsonburg's police force, the review of policing in non -urban areas goes significantly deeper than' an isolated incident.' What could work in Huron county would be a regional police force which could replace both the OPP and town cops, says ft the Citizens -News. The words "regional government" are • akin to deleted expletives to some politicians in the county, brit the fact of the matter is that this county is one of the most advanced in the province when it comes to providing services for its people. A county police force would seem to be a logical extension of services for. the county to undertake. _.Already, the police forces of Huron are centralized to:`a' degree with •all 'calls for the town police dispatched from Goderich. A county torce would avoid the duplication of services such as those that exist in both Goderich, Seaforth and Exeter where offices for both the OPP and town police are located. As for the contention that local autonomy over policing decisins would be lost, this simply isn't true as a regional police commission based somewhat along the lines of county council could be set up. On the contrary, a greater degree of autonomy could take place as the con - mission could be empowered to establish detachments where they believe the need exists._ For example a small detachment could be located in Zurich to service Hay and Stanley townships and the heavily housed area along !he lakeshore between St. Joseph and Bayfield. In recent years, Zurich has been served well by the local OPP detachment but in the past there have been problems and there continue -to be problems primarily in the area of bylaws which the OPP will or will not act under. A Huron county regional police force would allow Tor greater input'into poiicuig activities by small communities, says the Citizens -News. Winter picnic by Jim Fitzgerald remembering bur past a look through the news -record files S YEARS AGO January 8, 1976 - Nearly 800 people elbowed their way into the Saltford Valley Hall Tuesday night to support a community effort to reverse the decision by the Ontario Minister of Health Frank Miller to close the Goderich Psychiatric Hospital. Clinton's old town hall will undergo some more restoration this year, budget per- mitting, town council decided Monday night. They decided at their meeting to get estimates on adding two washrooms to serve the meeting room, which is also used as. a court room. Council also hopes to renovate part of the back room behind the clerk's office, and will look into.a suitable use.fort-he.old police of- fice, once they arP into.their new quarters in Do it right, or don't do it at all It makes Frank Golaz Mad when adults 'won't stop a game for a few minutes so that an injured child can be given first aid treatment. • "I was at 'a lacrosse game when a boy was injured: I suspected a break. and held up the game until the victim could be taken off the field on a stretcher. The referee was going to penalizethe team." -. Frank -is a member of the St, John Ambulance Brigade in Ajax, and he's been on hand as a volunteer •to provide first aid at a lot of sports events. He's firmly convinced that someone. working with every group of young people who p1ay4 organized sports should have firstaid training. "We're tired of seeing kids injured and not getting correct treatment, or getting delayed treatment. I ' as if the game's more important than the child." "Coaches say we just don't have\the time to get training." A St. John Ambulance first aid course takes eight hours or 16 hours, and can teach amateur' coaches and" trainers what not to do as well as what (sugar and spice Cheer up Been one of those weeks. The first snow. School buses going into the ditch. A great screaming of summer tires just outside our door. A stately elderly gentleman with a cigar walked past me as I was warming up the car. Went flat on his keester at the corner, but retained his cigar. - Before I could get 'out and help him somebody .else was there. Got him to his feet, and off, he went, probably to get his morning paper, badly shaken, but com- pletely unshaken, cigar still going. Went to work around the -sage way, no bills, despite the iniquitous lie of the car salesman that with radial belted tires you didn't need Snow tires. Poppycock. This ain't Florida. Tried to climb a tiny hill, did a 180 degree turn, and went the long, long way around, arriving at work ten minutes late, sweating, scrambled, and me with the 'flu that's lasted only six weeks. There's nothing like a 'flu fever, along with a fear sweat, to make you have to change all your clothes every fifth day, instead of every two weeks. - Oh, well. We dang near got the lawn- mower away last weekend. And we'll get it into the tool shed one of these days, as soon as I can find somebody who realizes how valuable those twelve twelve -foot windows (storm) are;.for the glass in them. Must be fifty bucks worth of glass there, and a good Saturday night's worth of firewood, once the glass is removed. Yep. We went for the aluminum jobs this year. My wife thinks we could cut the glass out ourselves. She bought a "genuine" glass - cutter from one of those television shows. 1, can just see the two of us in the tool shed, leaking blood from every limb, framed in fine old Georgian wooden window -frames. And the lawn -mower still out in the snow. But it wasn't all bad. We had our own South American guru home for a few days, and he fixed me up with a potion called Devil's Claw, supposed to cure arthritis. Yoit drink about two pints a day for three weeks, and it tastes like boiled lumberjack soeks. I had ease treatment, and fry pains vanished. He was quite annoyed. He'd got a special on it, only $2.99 for a six -dollar bottle of theblank. Despite a week of supervising examina- tions, and realizing that the only people dumber than kids are teachers, I kept my spirits up. Spiritually. With spirits. And along came a few more items to make me refuse to hope that the ski resort operators all go broke this year because there won't be any snow. I couldn't do this. I hope there's just enough snow so they can stay alive; and go broke next year. What ultimately kept my spirits as buoyant as an anvil in a swamp was the news and the pictures of our revered leader and Sacha freaking about in an Arab tent, mounting the Sphinx and climb- ing-a.carnel: I'm -sure it, or they, warmed the cockles of every Canadian heart. In another incarnation, that man would be a Rain -Maker. Have you ever observed his technique? It's one that every husband in the land would love to emulate. When there's a lot of heat in the kitchen, he tosses a few fragments of fat on the already burning oil and takes off for far places, there to don outlandish garb, and participate in exotic rites, and leave his sergeants at horde to fight the war. It's fool -proof. He gets a lot of headlines; distracts the country's attention from such trivialities as unemployment and inflation, and comes up with some stuff about Canada being the thirty-third best -loved country in the third world. I wish I could get away with it. If I went to Yemen, they'd probably be serving me 'up instead of sheep's eyes. And if I even tried to go to Egypt or Saudi Arabia, my wife would complain -about the lack of air- conditioning, .and I'd be sent home, slit' open, filled with oil, and sewed up again. One half -barrel of oil for Canada. On the other hand, he has Margaret. There's always something to cheer one up, of course, in the daily press. Just this morning, I read that Ronald Reagan had had' two children by his'first wife, and two children by his second wife. Not with. By. Zero in, you feminist head (or other parts) - hunters. In the same edition, ,I learned from so- meone called Peregrine that, "We are the only couple in Canada who have done it." Out of cont. of Bourse, but it struck me to do if a young player in injured. Correct first aid, applied quickly can minimize the consequences..pf an injury and keep it from getting worse. And sometimes it's important to know enough not to move someone who is hurt until his injury is properly supported, or to know enough not to move him at all until you can get medical help to him.... - Doing. the wrong thing can make an injury worse. Mr. Golaz says, "If you don't know what you're doing, don't do anything until you get help." dispensed by hill smiley funny. Bone. And in yet the same issue of Canada's "leading newspaper" (leading what I do not know) I discovered in an advertise- ment that for $19.95 I could purchase the latest copy of a book by Canada's "leading author" (leading what I again do not know, unless self -glorification and the ability to chew his cabbage twice, or thrice). So. All these things cheer me up on a bad day. And then I read a few students' essays and I plunge once more into the pits. One guy says Hugh Garner is Canada's • greatest writer, because he : could understand his prose, and there was none of this symbolism and junk to cloud the meaning. • Another tells me that Sylvia Fraser has remarkable insight into human character, and repeats it eight times. Oh, well, 1981's here. U-g-g-g-gh! the renovated old fire hall. 10 YEARS AGO January 14. 1971 t A woman who could remember things that most of us kenw only through history books died at Huronview late Monday night. ' Mrs. Helen Dalrymple was in her 104th year and was born in Exeter in 1867. Cameron Proctor of Clinton has been ap- pointed the new deputy clerk -treasurer of Clinton. Mr. Proctor was hired after council received seven applications and interviewed three • candidates. He has been working as office manager at the Clinton Public Utilities. 25 YEARS AGO • January 12,1956 Farmers in theWingham area have formed the Huron County Asparagus Association, aimed at the promotion and assistance of growing this product in the North Huron area. Isn't this lovely spring weather we've been having. After all of that almost zero and. below zero temperatures, more reasonable days are welcome. We have one' report of a precocious caterpillar who came out to look - things over and was seen travelling bravely through the snow. Mrs. A. Haddy. Clinton, • was elected president of the Clinton Hospital Auxiliary for • ''1956, at the annual meeting in the new nurses' ,residence. Mrs. Haddy. succeeds Mrs. Harry Ball. who has ---completed 'two years in that office. - Playing at the Roxy Theatre in Clinton - We're No Angels - the top farce comedy of the' year. starring Humphrey Bogart and Joan Bennett. Laughs follow laughs as fast as rain on .a roof - with Aldo .Ray. Basil Rathbone, Peter Ustinov. Irl Vistavision. . 50 YEARS AGO January 8.1931 After an illness extending over a period ten months. Hugh Miller, who had been engaged in a.hardware business here for some years, died on Wednesday of last week in his 70th year.. Mr. Miller's malady was• one that seemed to puzzle his physicians.. He consulted specialists on different occasions on, the advice. of a local doctor only to have the latter's diagnosis of the case confirmed. Nothing seemed to check the inroads of the disease and strength gradually failed and for some Weeks the end had been expected. Two sisters, aged 15 and 17, desire work assisting in housework. Apply to Lillian and Gertrude Robinson, R.R., No. 1. Auburn. Phone33r8, Blyth central. An epedemic of Chickenpox has struck S.S. No. 8 Hullett. Most of the children are having an enforced holiday, school being closed this week. The directors 0f . the Holmesville Cheese and Butter Co. treated themselves to Dose roast on Tuesday evening at the home of Wit Eldred Yeo. Everybody reports a good time. 75 YEARS AGO January 12,1906 Dan • McInnes is lying in his shanty dangerously ill. The people of Goderich Township should look after him and have him removed to the House of Refuge, where he would get the care• necessary for his recoveThe vacant house -of 'J.W. Bill. of Shin merhiil was utilized by the young folks on Monday evening last week, where they amused themselves with dancing until the hours of the morning; the music was supplied by Wm. Johnstone, Clinton. The Christmas tree entertaininents held by the Kippen Methodists and Presbyterians were very successful. The attendance was good, the programmes suitable and the children, yes, and older people too, were. delighted with the fruit from the Christmas Tree. Miss May Dixon, London Road - It is with deepest feelings of regret that we have learned that you are about to, sever your connection with this neighborhood. In the few short years you have been with us, you have, atconsiderable self-sacrifice, been willing to assist in our several undertakings. We ask xour._acceptance _ Of _this Bible,as • a slight acknowledgement of our. appreciation and expression of our esteem: Our prayer is that, wherever -you may be, our Heavenly Father will guard you, that you may still "Labor on His command, and offer all your works to him." 100 YEARS AGO • . January 13. 1881 Messrs. W. Doherty & Co., of the Clinton Organ Factory, are Jest now filling a large order for a Montreal establishment. It speaks well for the excellence of their organs, when they are in demand for far east. The em- ployees are kept busy just now making up to supply the demand. A few evenings since a chandelier in the store of S. Palliser & Co:, which lining over 'a table whereon was a quantity of crockery and glassware, became unscrewed, and fell with a crash; fortunately, only one of the, four lamps in it was lighted, and this was caught by an assistant. A number ,.of pieces of crockeryware were broken, but the damage was notlarge. ' Mr. William Wise of the Bayfield con.,'is making preppaarations for the erection of a mammoth bEhrn -100 x 62, with a nine foot wall and stable beneath . Miss Caswell has returned to her home amongst the Indians after he holiday visit in Londesboro. She expressed her regret to as she does not like it extra well. Londesboro people were entertained here on Monday afternoon and evening, by a travelling trapeeseactor and comic singer. We give him credit as an actor, but like all poor singers he had a cold. A large number of persons take advantage of the good sleighing there afternoons and evenings, and the streets reverberate with the cheerful sleigh -bell music. The Clinton Council for 1881 represents the following denominations: - 1 Episcopalian, 5 Presbyterians and 5 Methodists. Do you have an opinion? Why not 6 write us a letter to the editor, and let everyone know. All letters aft published, providing they can b. authenticated, and pseudonym. t. t... allowed. All letters, however, are• subject to editing for length or ibet: His acceptance Dear Editor: As the Christmas season subsides, I wonder sometimes how He might be received, were He boat into this modern age of mangled morality and pragmatic principles? Would the proponants of atheistic mates ialism seek to destroy trim? Would the quisling Herods of captive nations fear His influence? Would the church man- darins find Him a threat to their spiritual authority? Would the Press label Him a fanatic and TV scholars try to trip Him with their erudite questions? Would the militant left • call Him a Fascist or would the militant right call Him a communist? As we sing the timeless carols and erect . the Christmas Crib, it might serve us well to ask: Who would stand up to be counted with Him? Who would betray Him? Who would deny Him lest they become involv- ed? Who would give middle-of-the-road responses or claim an "open mind" in lieu of commitment . All of which perhaps challenges us as to why we are celebrating Christmas in the first place. Indeed it might help us cut down on the buying binge and eating orgy that invariable leaves us out of sorts and out of pocket. It might help us see the season as a time of rededication, gratitude and goodwill. At least it helps this lone writer to say in the true spirit of Christmas ` "GOD BLESS US EVERYONE ! " • Sincerely Patricia Young 1030 Nanton Ave. Vancouver, B.C. A pleased reader Dear Editor: It was indeed a surprise and a most pleasant surprise when my friend phoned me last Wednesday morning to congratulate me on winning the essay contest sponsored by your paper. - Since we are on a rural route we had not received the paper but I'll tell you I soon hotrfooted it down to the corner to verify the fact. • May I say congratulations to you and, your staff for all the efforts you all put forth to make the News -Record such an interesting and worthwhile weekly paper. The subscription to your paper is surely appreciated. .Best Wishes for 1981. • Sincerely, Barbara Bettles RR 2 Bayfield Support appreciated Dear Editor: On behalf of the Auxiliary to the Clinton Public Hospital, t wish to thank you for the courtesy extended our organization in its endeavours to serve Clinton Public Hospital during 1980. Community support is much needed and the Clinton News Record's recognition of our aims is much appreciated. - Yours sincerely, Manny Walden, Convener, Press and publicity, Hospital Auxiliary. Important thoughts Dear Editor: I would like to commend you on the front page of your Clinton News Record of Dec. 31,1980. There is so°much to belearned from this poem: . If we could just bear in mind a lot of these thoughts, how much happier we could be. All the best in the New Year to you and your efficient staff. Tribute to Terry When I reflect on 1980, I think of Terry Fox. Much of society has been living in the so-called 'me generation' for many years with individuals wondering, "What can I do for me?' and 'How much can I get for me?' Terry reminded us of the importance of one, not in the selfish sense but in the sense of how much one person can do for others. During his cross -Canada run, he showed the ability to keep his feet on the ground and his head out of the clouds even while chasing a dream few people believed he could catch. His determination, courage and compassion made believers out of millions. He was as . touched by the response of the people as we were amazed by his perseverance. Although he could not physically complete his run, he has not failed; and since September, his same strength of character has come through. He has never asked for anything for himself. If people wanted W become in- volved in his marathon of hope, he urged us to give to the Canadian Cancer Society for cancer 'research, which is an invest- ment m our own future. His original goal of $1,000,000 quickly passed. $3,000,000; $10,000,000; $20,000,000; and still the fund is growing. ;1 per Canadian no longer seems like a fantasy. Perhaps it is Canadians' way of saying: "We got your. message, Terry. The battle against cancer is everyone's fight, and we want to be part of the marathon of hope, which will not end until a cure for cancer is found." The responsibility now lies with cancer officials and researchers to wisely direct the monies where they will do the most good. What is happening to Terry now seems unfair; cancer never is . fair. Characteristically, in a television inter- view a few weeks ago, he tried to help the public accept what he as accepted- that he may not win his current battle against the disease. 1<t doesn't mean he has stopped fighting or given up hope. That's not his style,. The marathon of hope has become more than one man's run across a country and more than a financial investment. It has become a people -investment, and Terry has always been upfront with the public. It took him awhile to realize the impact he has had on people, but telethons, awards, tributes and letters keep pour- ing in, and of course, the marathon of hope fund keeps growing. He is quoted as say- ing he still can't believe it's him people are talking about. He doesn't see himself as -being special. (Special people never do.) He still sees himself as just a guy with a dream. In one of his speeches during his run, he said he hoped he could set an e&sample, not only for cancer patients and people who work with the cancer society and in cancer research but for all people, that they should do the best they can in whatever they do and never give up. What better philosophy could any of us start a new year with? If he had poetadned his dream or not a Good health and God bless, Helen Bisback, Clinton believed in his ability to reach his goal, think what would not have happened in Canada in 1980. He has also been quoted as saying recently that he thinks his impact on the country will be a temporary one. In otir matter-of-fact, everyday lives emotional highs and lows come and go. When we were in doubt, Terry showed grass-roots Canadians that we can still work together. We shouldn't forget that. On year-end radio talk programs in this part of Ontario, people called to name the most important person or event of 1980, many callers were kids. The name Te Fox was heard nine times out of ten, and was probably the same across the pro- vince and the country. When someone touches the lives of millions of people of all ages in a way that defies explanation, the impact has to be a lasting one. - Terry Fox, Canadian of the Year and Canadian Athlete of the Year in 1..';t, is an outstanding Canadian of whom We will -all belmondfor *beg, long time to come. • 1 k •