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Clinton News Record, 1981-05-21, Page 3ThIs dramatic accident scene was just one of several that was staged for the benefit of county firemen Sykes) taking part in week-long extrication \exercises at Clere-Vu Auto Wreckers. Ken Jones of the Ontario Fire College conducted the extrication seminars and is seen here poking through the windshield at one of the mock accidents. Plenty of ketchup was applied to add a touch of realism to the scene. (Photo by Dave Tree planting started stuck in thLe�mi d d e Despite all the trials and tribulations I faced, despite all the stress I felt, the tears I cried, the words I didn't mean to say, and the hours I pouted - our first Clinton Klompen Feest special edition is a project that I'm really proud to have my name on. Perhaps it is knowing that I survived the pressure, the headaches and the problemiJhat makes me so pro, d. Perhaps ft is knowing that even though this was a first -time -attempt and a giant challenge, we put out a great product. But most importantly, the Klompen Feest edition offered me a chance to learn about a country and a culture that I'd never paid much attention to before, and allowed me to meet some fantastic people, who have really boosted my faith in how warmhearted people can really be. In this newspaper business, my first experience in the real working world, I've met a lot of cynical and selfish people, many of who have left me ab- solutely flabbergasted and sometimes devastated. I never really knew such human traits actually existed and still find them very hard to accept. Maybe I'm still naive and innocent when it comes to such matters, but I believe in live and let live, forgive and forget, and I hope that until the day I die I still followthatphilosphy. b shelley mcphee. But anyway, so much for me - this is not a pat -myself -on -the back type column, but a grand hurrah to all the great people out there who made the special edition and great success, and to those who are devoting hundreds of hours to make Clinton's celebration one that will put this town on the map. The, cynics still .exist of course, complaining that:the, Dutch --shouldn't be celebrating themselves...., but those Archie Bunker types don't really un- derstand what Klompen Feest is all about, and they probably never will. They aren't important now. The people who are important are those who have worked out the problems, who have volunteered hours, days, weeks and months to give Clinton something to be proud of. They have made it very easy for the rest of us to take part in the Klompen Feest celebrations. This Friday and Saturday will show the final outcome. If Clintonians truly support and care for their community and their fellow men, they will be out to join in the Klompen Feest celebrations and honor the people who made it possible. To lead happy, fullfilling lives we must all work together in harmony. This is a great chance to do so, and will undoubtedly heighten our faith in one another. THE BEAUTIFUL APPLIANCES Come in and See Us for FREE Contest Det,. ils NO PURCHASE REQUIRED " 3) J%r. N, ^...Sery1Ce HENBALL'01 'l.'s; ()per) 8-u Fritloy nighr rill 9 p.m. • from page l ruins of the hotel which was gutted by fire last October. The clean-up was scheduled to begin on May 20 and council is hoping that the property will be cleared in time for the weekend Klompen Feest celebrations. Council recommended to the committee of adjustment a minor variance for Ken Doig at 137 James Street. Mr. Doig plans on replacing an existing portion of his home which presently infringes on the zoning lot size regulations. "He's not making the situation any worse than it already is," Clerk Cam Proctor pointed out. Council gave their recommendation for the demolition and addition. of a new structure, and to change the house to a duplex. Final approval will be given by the committee of adjustment. The Clinton Library may be getting a new roof, but in order to . carry out the proposed plans, some of the windows will have to be bricked up by two feet. Councillor Wayne Lester reported to council that Smith and Peat, a roofing firm from Exeter, had looked at the library roof and estimated that repairs and replacements would cost at least $8,000. They found that the main sloped roof was in good condition, but recommended that it be painted to avoid further rusting. The large tower does not need repairs, but the small tower should be re -shingled as soon as possible, Councillor Lester reported. He also noted that the flat roof is not watertight and needs complete replacement and insulation. He explained CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MAY 21,198 Firemen training course simulates real thing Ken Jones is the type of guy that thoroughly enjoys his work. Jones was one several instructors from the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office conducting specialized classes in Clinton last week with firefighters from towns and villages in Huron °County. The week-long school of- fered instruction and seminars on extrication, pumper operation, changeover to the metric system and namable liquids. Jones was responsible for extrication exercises and seminars at Clere-Vu Auto Wreckers near Holmesvjlle and was deliberate in his methods to meticulously stage accident scenes with abandoned and rusted cars from the wrecking yard. With the co-operation of owner Glen Price, cars and trucks were smashed and delicately placed to resemble an accident to the liking of Jones, who had an overt penchant for detail. The simulated accident scenes brought out almost every conceivable problem and situation that firemen may face when rushing to the scene of a multiple vehicle accident. • The simulated two and three -car pileups provided necessary practical experience for local fire department personnel, not only in the extrication process, but also in training firefighters to quickly assess the situation, the extent of injuries and course of action to be followed in removing victims from the vehicles. Jones took delight In making the scenarios real, complicated and thought provoking by hiding crash victims, piling cars on top of one another and anything else he could think of. But every exercise was a learning experience. "We have to make it tough and learn something from each accident scenario. They are going to run into these situations on the job and we have to try and make them real," he said. "The group involved in these exercises has done well considering many haven't had a lot of practical experience in ex- trication." xtrication." tnat by adding extra insulation, the roof would be put on a higher slope and the water load and ice build-up would be less severe. To replace and build-up the roof, Councillor Lester said, would require that four windows abutting the roof would have to bebricked up by two feet. He suggested putting new windows in and modifying the window sa§ties to maintain the general appearance of the building., Councillor Ron McKay noted that the library has been designated as a heritage building under the Local Architectural Conservancy Advisory Committee (LACAC) . This protects the building under law from demolition or any major changes which could damage its architectural features or destroy its historical im- portance. Council supported Councillor Lester's recommendation and instructed him to bring back detailed and accurate cost estimates to complete the work. Commercial... a, ®.. • from page 1 out the conflict that exists between the sup- ply of industrial land and recreational land. Caution and a complete recognition of possible economic implications when decisions are being made were stressed by these people. The summer workshop will be held on May 27 at the Community Centre for those wishing to discuss any aspect of the Of- ficial Plan and its implications. TO BEAT THE BAND RAZOR BLADES$1 2 SHOP THE TRIANGLE IN YOUR TOWN GILLETTE FOAMY SHAVING 79 CREAM 300 ML. ONLY II RIGHDGUARD IANTI-PERSPIRANT 89 SPRAY DEODORANT 200 ML ONLY BANDAGES eos NEW $369 ASPRISTICK ARTHRITIC RUB 56 G. ONLY CARE FREE PANTY SHIELDS 30'S THE SQUARE MAIN CORNER MAIN CORNER GODERICH CLINTON SEAFORTH ° -T` R I/\ N IDISCCIUL E N ®;.„11, morR PAGE 3 Jones would set up a crash scene using the wrecked cars of trucks from the yard and firemen were placed in the vehicles as victims. The five or six -man crew working the accidentscene would have no prior knowledge of the crash or number of victims, but would treat it as if coming to a real accident. Five Goderich firemen attended the week-long school: Two were enrolled in the flammable liquids and ventilation course and three were invoglyed in the extrication exercises. Goderich Fire Chief Bill Beacom sald the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office offers courses in the county every five years butthis is the first year the col ryes have been as detailed. "The last school was in Goderich five "years ago but we will try and have them every two years if possible," he said. "Now the men are divided into , separate classes so we could use the schools every two years." Three members of the Goderich Fire Department participated in the extrication classes since the local department hopes to purchase some equipment in the near future. Service clubs in Goderich have been contacted for donations towards the purchase of extrication equipment, something the chief says is a must. "Between training and equipment it will cost us about $8,000 and the three fellows who took the course will have to train the others," he said "We've had demonstrations bit no actual training before the school. We don't have much here in the way of equipment for accidents but it is definitely a must." The department is currently making a list of equipment for purchase and that list will likely in- clude a hydro -spreader, air chisels and aluminized blankets for victim protection. The extrication exercises were some of the best ever conducted by Jones and the rest of the unit from the Ontario Fire College. During the week, over 50 cars were involved in the mock accidents. Clinic overbilled $32,OsX ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Medical Clinic was overpaid by $32,000 during the past year, according to a con- fidential report prepared by the provincial auditor's office. The report, which was leaked: to the St. Marys Journal Argus, also says that the overpayment can't be recouped because of an agreement in effect between the clinic and the ministry of health. The ministry pays the clinic a specified sum for each patient on the clinic's roster and not on the con- ventional " fee-for-service system. According the the auditor's report, 372 of the clinic's 8,400 _ members shouldn't have been con- sidered patients of the clinic '1" tracts requiring that clinics pay back any overpayments. Duplication and waste could be reduced, the report suggests, by limiting clinic because they were seeing other doctors more frequently. A comparison of the 'clinic's roster with the patient lists of two other doctors in St. Marys revealed 711 duplications of names for the month of August. The report also says that a Thorndale doctor in private practice had a patient list which included 52 names on the clinic list. The report recommends the health ministry establish tighter control over health service clinics and that a recovery clause be included in all `health service con - membership to people who live in the immediate area. Walk planned in Blyth BLYTH - On May 30th, area people will be walking for the disabled in an effort to raise money for Participation House, an establishment for the disabled. The walkathon, recognizing the Inter- national Year of • the Disabled, will begin at Myth go to Walton Ilia "Mini to Blyth again. 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