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Clinton News Record, 1981-02-05, Page 4PAGE 4 l Y, FEBRUARY5,1011 elisionlike 6P.O.Una 411. . . saw-°11.9*1451..$1-ate- ysaeir 11 s, 71 enai - 1,y ul� Galles) air ®ie. paaviaIR woarAiwor SOY - 1 BYE 1a aamAlles s z l rimae rioresa rozo 1� LiJ i, -E for Merlin - NNewsMi er OAR? HAW Il an ffArilliff � - Achorwibrinia Aiif L Veal- Office manager MART Mai MEMBtt Display aavarelsras rotas aeaii9r as .ate=- Ask far le** saga Wo. 11 aRae@ew gyri. 1. 1ws. Thongs, Murray No matterwhat the time of day, er what your political leanings were, or even how trivial your problem, he would always listen attentively. He always seemed to 'have a smile on his face, and he would always try to help, no matter what the p iblenL And that is what makes a good politician, an excellent riding man, and a real lumen being: So it's no wonder that Murray Gaunt held the Huron -Bruce provincial riding for 1B years, winning each time by large majorities. But being a good MPP can also be tough on a family. The hours are very long, and many times the member is out seven days and nights a week, dividing his time Plenty to do "Thele ntthingtoda" This\is a Inarticular, complaint of many yoin g people. For some the situation is only temporary. For others ,their whole existence is directed to finding something to amuse and occupy them. The Listowel Banner recently addressed this attitude. In an editorial the newspaper recorded the words of what one judge said to a group of young people to the well worn questions, "What can we do. Where can we go?" Said the judge, "Go home! Hang the storm windows, paint the woodwork Rake the leaves, mow the lawn, shovelthe snow. Wash the car, learn to cook, scrub the floors. Repair the sink, build a boat, gate job. Help a minister, priest or rabbi. Visit the sick, help the hoar. Study your lessons. And when you are through and not too tired, read a good book. "Your parents do not owe you en- tertainment. Your city or village does not owe you recreational facilities. The world ;I. btveen Queen's Park in Toronto, solving constituent problems, and attending every function in sight, from a dog show to a WI It takes a very strong family to withstand such strain, and Murray felt that he has asked his fanny to endure the stress long enough. So when a provincial election was called this week, he decided not to let his name stand, even though he probably would have had a cabinet post, should the Liberals have formed the next government. He will be missed by not only his con- stituents, but by y the whole province, and so we'd lute to express the graditude felt towards him, and wish him all the best in his new career. By J.F. does not owe yon a living. You owe it your time and energy and your talents so that no one wl11 be at war or in poverty or sick or lonely again. "In plain simple words, grow up, quit being a crybaby, get out ' of your dream world, and develop a backbone not a wish- bone, and start acting like a man or a lady. You're supposed to be mature enough to accept some of the responsibility your parents have carried for years. They have nursed, protected, helped, appealed, begged, excused, tolerated and denied themselves many things so that you could have every benefit. "This they have done gladly, for you are their dearest treasure. But now, you have no right to expect thein to bow to every whim and fancy just because selfish ego instead of common sense dominates your personality, thinking and requests. "In Heaven's name grow up and go home." Where are the sidewalks? remembering our past 5 YEARS AGO February 5.1976 Clinton and District Winter Carnival of- ficials, for the first time in four years, are hoping that it won't snow the rest of the Carnival, as, unlike previous years, too much snow could cancel the rest of the events. The Carnival started its l0 -day run last Friday night when Karen McEwing of Vanastra, who represented the Vanastra Recreation Committee was picked Queen of the Carnival at the Lions Club dance at the Legion. Following nearly a foot of snow on the weekend and 50 mile per hour winds, many cwntry sideroads were plugged solid with snow up to 10 feet deep, and in many cases, bulldozers had to be called in to open the roads. More than six fret of snow has fallen this winter. 10 YEARS AGO February 11. 1971 The Big Storm of 1971 will long be remembered by the administrative staff of the Huron County Board of Education, as well as the 14 trustees who represent the ratepayers_ At the suggestion of Chairman Robert Elliott, the board willsend scrolls to each school where staff were involved during the storm with stranded students, commending each principal and teacher for his or her actions. Clinton's pre-school children could be in fon4e,, a new experience in fun and learning if in- terest is high in a project being promoted by Mrs. Ray Bird and the Wesley -Willis Church. Mrs. Bird hopes to start a licenced nursery school program using the facilities at Wesley - Willis. The biggest noise in rock.music today is coming to Clinton on February 19. Lighthouse, the big 12 -piece rock band that has been doing some of the most unusual things in music will come to CHSS for a 9 pm Peering ahead It's difficult to peer ahead into 1981 with wild enthusiasm. Unless you live in Alber- ta, where the taxes are low and the living is high. Inflation is almost guaranteed to in- crease from 10 to 15 percent. Our Prime Minister, int his infinite wisdom, had some advice for poor people and pensioners who dread such a forecast. In effect, he said if they can't afford bread, let them eat cake. The last person who uttered those sentiments wound up with her head in a basket. Yes, Mr. Trudeau has much in common with Marie Antoinette and is just apout as close to the people. Peace and goodwill seem like'a hopeless cause for the coming year. The Russians are still in Afghanistan, keeping the peace. The situation in Poland, as I write, is on the verge of catching fire, literally and figuratively. There are wars and rumors of wars around the globe. And our country is not exactly in glowing health, politically, although that's nothing new. Barely has Rene Levesque had his ears pinned back when out of the West gallops, not young Lochinvar, but fairly serious threats of separation from Canada dismissed by our P.M. as "hysteria." It's anything but. If everybody west of Ontario went along with it The West would have one of the biggest countries in the world, with a small population, great resources. And it's about time Ottawa, and - Ontario, the fat cat of Canada since con- federation, did more than pooh-pooh the idea. Meanwhile, let's get back to the trivia that is so much more important to the in- dividual. It's still a gloomy outlook. Young people, unless they have a double income or inherited wealth, might as well forget about buying a house, with mor- tgage rates so high that even the Lord can smell something rotten in the state of our economy. bonald M .schen, a wealthy bachelor vino happens to be Minister of Finance, is so eager to de -index our income tax that he's dancing about like a kid who has to go to the bathroom. If he were allowed to get away with it, no matter how hard you worked, or how bright you were, your in- come would melt like a snowball in you- kn ow-wbere. Pollution and acid rain are attacking this beautiful country like the bubonic plague, while government talks tough and does nothing, and industrialists, in sincere surprise, ask, "What pollution?" while our lakes are killed of fish, our soil is poisoned and our health is threatened. These may seem pretty gloomy thoughts, but there are even more horrible prospects for 1981. Every one of us is going to be one year older, and not one whit bet- ter. That may be all very well for a kid of 18 who wants to become 19 so he can drink legally. But for many of us, all it means is more aches and pains, new glasses, new teeth, and one step closer to the grave. Many of us will lose friends and relatives to that old Grim Reaper, and many will desert the sports page or the comics for the obituary columns. We'll probably have a dreadful winter, a Late spring, a Short wet, cool summer and another lousy fall, like that of 1980. I can feel it my bones, especially the middle toe - bone of my left foot, upon which I dropped the mickey. Unless the feds go on priming the pump with our taxes, gas and oil prices will soar, creating dreadful hardships, such as hav- ing to wear a sweater in the house, or walk to work. Now, everything I've said is true, and you know it. But I can just hear you say- ing: "What's wrong with Smiley? Who does he think he is? Cassandra? He's get- ting into his dotage, and should be put away in an old people's home. And you'd be quite right. Nobody believ- ed Cassandra either, and it was a good thing. If they'd believed her, the fall of Troy would never have taken place, the great Greek tragedians would have had no material and instead of working like tro- jans, we'd probably be working for Tro- jans. But inside, I don't feel any of that gloom and doom I've been spouting. I feel like a boy. Rather an old boy, but a boy, nonetheless. Despite our economic situation, high taxes, inflation on both port and starboard bows, war and violence our everyday diet, we'll survive, and probably have as good a year as we ever had. , We still have one of the highest living standards in the world. We are still a rich country, comparatively. We still have a sturdily independent nation of individuals. Our inflation rate is no worse than most countries, better than many. So, if you can't lino a `house, as Trudeau would say, buy a condominium. If you can't afford the supermarket prices, get out and cultivate your own garden. If you can't afford gas, walk. If you can't afford fuel, drop dead. It'll be warm enough where you go. When I think of what Canadian pioneers faced every new year, I just laugh at the whining of modern Canadians, one of the spoiledest nations in the world. rersonally, I'm going to have a great 1981, even if I can't afford teeth and have to gum my grub, have to get around on crutches. And the same to you. d by Jim Fitzgerald t.,e 4J, l s write fetter 1 ' dance on that date_ 25 YEARS AGO February 9.19556 Margaret LL Howard is the first member of the Bayfield First Company Girl Guides to , win the Gold Cord_ John Atkins, president of the General Coach Works of Canada Limited has an- nounced that a 25,000 square foot addition would be made to the existing plant in Hen- son. The doors will open on Monday to Clinton's newest garage. Samuel Gliddon is the new proprietor off the building which formerly housed the farm implement business of Roy McLeod at the north end of town opposite Hanover Transport The Londesboro's Women's Institute held a very- successful "Family Night" on Friday evening, February 3. 131 people sat down to the tables where a pot luck supper was ser- ved. After supper, a program of local talent was beard, followed by a dance to the music of Mr. and Mrs_. Elgin Nott and family. 50 YEARS AGO February 5. 1931 Mayor Cooper is talking of getting a race course established in Clinton_ Clinton juniors won from Exeter in a scheduled OHA fixture in the local arena last Thursday evening. by a margain of 5 goals to 2. This game decided the winners in the groups and Clinton is now in line for the play- off in the semi-finals with either Listowel or. Guelph. ' Despite the inclemency off the weather, there was a fairly large audience present at the Bayfield town hall on Friday evening to enjoy the concert given under the auspices of the Trinity -Anglican Church. . Dance at Brucefield in Walker's Hall, Brucefield, on Friday, February 6th. Admission 50c, tax included. Ladies to provide lunch_ Ladies without lunch 25c. Parke -Davis Standarised Cod Liver Oil builds body and bone and general health. One teaspoonful isequal in vitamines to 1 lb. best butter or 9 eggs or 11 pints whole milk. It's pleasant and easy to take_ Sold by W.S.R. Holmes, Phm_B, Clinton. Phone 51. Ow. Saw Mill will be at John Turner's farm, Clinton, also at Bayfield to do custom sawing during the coming spring. McEwan Bros. Phone 624r4, Clinton. 75 YEARS AGO February 9, 1906 Mr. J.W. Elliott commenced cutting ice on East's Pond, Hullett, yesterday. It is 8 to 10 inches thick . If the lady who left her umbrella in the care of the G.T.R. station agent, some three months ago, will call for it, she will oblige: otherwise it will be sent to Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cook of High Street, Clinton, mourn the loss of a bright little 16 month old boy. who suddenly expired in his mother's lap, on Monday. It had previously suffered with convulsions, but appeared quite well a few minutes before it died. odds 'n' ends Background on IYDP 1981 has been proclaimed by the United Nations as the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP). The title sounds long and complicated. International Year of the Disabled is easier to say and takes less time to write. Wouldn't it get the message across just as well? No, it wouldn't. "Persons" is a key word. For generations, handicapped individuals and groups have been tidying to help non - handicapped people to look beyond the disability to see the person. 1981 is a chance to promote increased awareness and better understanding. The United Nations' declaration will focus world attention on the estimated 400 million people who have some kind of physical or mental handicap. Statistics show at least one in ten persons in every country has some form of disability. The numbers are bound to increase due to growth in population, food shortage, in- dustrialization and urbanization. The theme for the Year, "full participa- tion and equality," is illustrated by the of- ficial logo adopted by the UN. The logo is based on an original design presented by the French national commission for IYDP. It represents two people holding hands in solidarity and support of each other in a position of equality. Leaves around the edge show part of the United Nations emblem. Incidentally, Canada seconded the 1976 resolution to the United Notions' General The regular meeting of the Constance Women's institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Hinchley. Subject for discussion, "The sick room and its requirements." A demonstration will also be given on macaroni. and cheese. An eye opener to the average Englishman will be a photograph taken by Mr. Hoary en January 27th. It is notorious that on that day the Bowling CLub met on the green, and played a good game of bowls, the grass being in first-class condition, after which they adjourned to the ice and curled, the ice also being good. Such a thing is unprecedented, has never been known before, and may never be seen again. Mr. Henry is to be congratulated on securing a splendid view of each scene. 100 YEARS AGO February 10, 1881 To all whom it may concern - It is believed there are openings in Holmesville for the following:- A grist mil, a shoemaker, that is a mender of old shoes, a telegraph office and operator, and a branch of the Forresters, Maccabees, or other good society. On Friday afternoon an alarm of fire quickly drew a large number of people to the neighborhood of the town hall, where it was found that the frame building, to the rear, used as a temporary engine house, was on fire. The hose trucks and engine were quickly run out, and steam being got up, the building was pretty well soaked with water, although the flames had been put out with pails of water. The damage done was light. Tine fire was caused by a fire having been put in the steam engine to thaw it out, and the attendant not knowing that there was no sufficient escape for the sparks and smoke. The engine has since been placed in its new quarters beneath the town hall. The infant child of a resident in town, received a cold bath last week; while sitting in a high chair, it slipped therefrom, and plunged head first into a pail of water, for- tunately being rescued without having sustained any injury. Do you have an opinion? Why not 11 write us a letter to the editor, and let everyone know. All letters taw published, providing they can bit authenticated, and pseudonym. ....allowed. All letters, however, are• subject to editing for length or libel. ons keep hockey by cine townshend Assembly designating 1981 as the Interna- tional Year of Disabled Persons. Our coun- try was among 23 member states to com- pose the Advisory Committee that submit- ted recommendations to the General Assembly and seconded the 1977 resolution setting in motion preparations for the Year. At home, Health and Welfare Minister Monique Begin announced the formation of the Canadian Organizing Committee (COC) to plan and conduct activities designed to support the objectives of IVDP at the national level. COC includes representatives of disabled persons, the aged, consumer groups, service agencies, business, industry, labour and provincial and territorial governments. Too often, when people read a list such as the above, they assume disabled per- sons are a group within themselves with no further identification. That's not true. Especially in recent years, handicapped people have made breakthroughs into all walks of life. Many COC members may play dual roles representing not only their handicapped peers but also any of the other groups mentioned. Executive Director of COC is Marc de Lanux, who uses a wheelchair himself. For the past three years, he has been director general of public relations for Teleglobe Canada, based in Montreal, Quebec. In an interview in the United Church Observer, de Lanux defines three of the committee's goals: to provide grants for self-help projects involving the disabled; liaison with the host of organizations already involved with the disabled; and support for changing public attitudes toward the disabled. Although Canada played an active role in making IYDP possible, a disconcerting fact surfaced in the same Observer article. Writer James Taylor contends the Year is not being given very high priority' irk Canada from a financial standpoint. Exact figures on how many disabled people live in Canada are impossible to calculate, because a precise definition of what "disabled" means does not exist. However, some government statistics refer to three million whose disability im- pedes a "normal" life. The Federal Parliamentary Committee on the Han- dicapped and Disabled cites 700,000 who are "severely disabled." The World Health Organization calculates that one in ten adults is disabled or handicapped. $1 million has been made available for special IVDP projects in Canada. Taylor points out that's about 30 to 40 cents per disabled person as compared to $2000 per Canadian the government is spending on new jet fighters. IYDP will hopefully bring to the public's attention a number of topics - the impor- tance of inclusion of handicapped persons in the Human Rights Code; problems in areas such as employment, housing, transportation, accessibility, education and recreation; what being handicapped means and what it doesn't mean; how disabled persons are trying to tactfully tell the public, "Work with us, not for us. You'd be surprised what we can do." Of interest to local readers will be the advantages and disadvantages of small towns for disabled citizens. Before I speak dray piece, this could turn ionto a merles. The executive of Clinton Winer Hockey Associadion would Me to tat* the following donors who have suppatted the Own this yew. Those y�� who sweeten for the Bantam 'A' travelling team • include Feed Brill, Wayne's Greasy and the Union. The Club donated sweaters to the Bantam 'B' team, while and Cyanoenid of Clinton helped tate pee wee `B' team.. receivedThe Widget team from Pion Train, Th -Town Bookkeeping, Make N rd, Sterling Fuels (Murray Taylor), Morgan's Mobile Ht, Ball and Muteb Furniture and AlknBr.ma p� i e< came tIn Clinton Legion. 140, the Clinton Fish and Game Ckale the Clutton Kinsmen, the Clint'n Recreation Committee and the Vanastra Lioness Cloth Your donations are what makes our system work. Without them, " our registration fee would be much higher and many players would not be able to enjoy the sport of hockey. Your donations are greatly appreciated by the executive and the players. Sincerely, The executive of the ClintonClinton Ittmor Hockey Association. Use the sidewalks Dear Editor: Despite record levels of snow in our fair town this winter, the public works department has done an amazing job. They, in my impression, do the best job for a town our size and all other con- siderations taken into account, than any other town that receives large amounts. of snow in the area. The town is conspicuous wit& its clean , sidewalks and well kept streets. Surely this letter, some will ask, was not written just to applaud the fellows who fill the ends of our driveway five minutes after we dean them, no certainly not. I as a parent and a home owner near out schools wonder when something is going to be done about educating the people (NOT JUST CHILDREN) as to the use of the sidewalks. What is he accusing us of, they exclaim. Carelessness, negligence, perhaps even murder are the accusations. Because my business necessitates my travelling about the town all day long, I am faced with the problem, in the mornings as the students go to school, at lunch time and at the end of the school day, as well as throut the day in the downtown area. Everywhere throughout the town, people walk down the middle of the road and on the wrong side without any consideration for the baffle travelling these slippery streets. In the summer, we tend to ignore the situation became there is ample room, good traction and excellent visability. In winter the problem comes to the forefront. What will it take? Will it take the death of a child? Maybe it will take the death of three or four standing in a group who are not seen by a motorist with a frosty win- dow. I believe it's time the schools, the police ' and the townspeople as a whole, begin to look at this problem seriously, before someone needlessly dies. Certainly I would like to see the problem resolved before my preschool .children must walk these streets, for the example set by the other older children might get yours or mine killed. How would we forgive ourselves? I know that not all our streets have sidewalks, but there are proper ways to walk on these as well. Perhaps if our editor takes this problem seriously enough, he will provide us with pictorial proof of that I say for those who are at work all day long and do not see this -- situation as those who must travel Clin- ton's streets regularly. Let's not use the sidewalks as an excuse they're clean in this town, but never used. Sincerer Barry Buchanan, Clinton. Thank you Dear Editor: The executive and members of the Clin- ton and District Snowmobile Club would like to thank the Clinton News -Record for their front page treatment over the last three issues supporting our poker rally for Crippled Children held last Saturday. With an excellent turnout of 300 snowmobiles and 440 poker hands purchased, the chari- ty was well supported, raising $1,300. We extend our appreciation to all the businesses, organizations and individuals who gave so willingly in the form of prizes and monetary gifts and were listed in previous News -Record issues. To add to the list are the following: Piz2a Train, Blue .Fountain Restaurant, Dale Pump, Oxford Chrysler, Tuckersmith Council, Don Hanley and Country Singles. A hearty thank you to Dale Pump and Farm Service for the excellent co- operation in the use of their facilities and to the mayor of Clinton, Chester Ar- chibald, for his assistance. We realize that without the support of this community we could not have had the success that we truly did enjoy. Sincerely, Clinton and District Snowmobile Club 4