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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-04-16, Page 4�.__. Page 4—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1986 The Clintoo News.Record It publ.shed eeph Wodnopdey et R.Q. Sox 55, Clinton. *Marko. Canaldv. NOM 10. Tel.: 02-3443. Subsctlption Mate; Cantac -521.05 Sr, itIxon • 515,.00 pot year U.S.A. *waken 550.05 per your it 04 registered as second class moll by the post office under the permit number 01,11. Thu Nowp•Rocord fntorporotod In 1914 theSIuron Nows•Record, 'founded in 5111, and Tho Clinton Nowt Era, founded in 1159. Totelprops runs 5./00. Incorporating H®WARD AITKEN - Publisher ANNE NAREJKO - Editor GARY HAiST - Advertising Manager MARY ANN HOLLENBECK - Office Manager Display advertising rotes available on request. Ask for Rate Card No. 15 effective Oc. tabor 1, 1954. elA MEMBER The buck's time has come Save the bridge Progress is something everyone strives for. Whether it's progressing in your pro- fessional field, in your personal life or whether it's a town looking to expand, we all want a little bit of change and variety in our lives. After all, they say "variety is the spice of life." The Canadian buck, greenback or dollar bill as it is most often referred to is slated to become extinct within the next few years. In fact it will be taken out of circulation within three years and its replacement, an 11 -sided gold -colored coin, slightly larger than the Cana- dian quarter, is schedulednext to appear year. There were days when a buck meant something in this country. In fact, the dollar bill was a prestigious note, and people often valued and framed the very "first dollar" earned in a new business or corporate venture. People who were considered less than extravagant with their money were rumored to have the first dollar they ever earned. And, for those in lofty positions in business and politics, authority, or the buck, stopped with them. They gave the final word on matters. That gives you an indication of the esteem the Canadian dollar command- ed. Once upon a time, the dollar had value and purchasing power. Now, it will scarcely purchase anything that was once bought with loose change. The old Canuck buck has taken a beating lately and only commands a fraction of her former value on the world currency market. And so perhaps it is time to retire the old green buck with the youthful visage of Queen Elizabeth II. The new dollar coin is similar in design to the current Canadian silver dollar and will have a picture of the queen on one side and two voyageurs in a canoe on the other side. The switch to the dollar coin will mean millions in savings for the Cana- dian taxpayer because it has a 20 year lifespan while dollar bills circulated little more than a year before needing a replacement. Supply and Services Minister Stewart McInnes said the switch to coin will save more than $175 million in production and distribution costs alone. Of course, the big winners in the switch will be vending machine owner - operators who have been asking for a larger denomination coin for years. It will also mean less hassle for the consumer who was forced to carry a pocketful of change to buy food, cigarettes and other necesssities. It will still take some getting used to, considering the dollar coin will not fold and tends to weigh down the change pocket noticably. The new dollar coin will take some getting used to but surely its time has come and it will be a welcome addition to our monetary system. ,- Goderich Signal:Star But progess Should not be made for the sake of progress. Before changing something that- has been a part of our lives for many years, we should weigh the ad - Vantages and disadvantages. We should be sure that we are progressing, not regress- ing. , The issue of Ball's Bridge, located off the baseline (County Road 8) a few miles from Auburn, has raised the question of pro- gression or regression in my mind. If the alternative to leave the existing bridge as ,is and build elsewhere is upheld, a little bit of history will be maintained. Fortunately, this is the route which county council is looking at. Ball's Bridge is the last wrought iron pinned bridge and is also the last of 101 Our volunteer firemen EDITOR'S NOTE: This was a poem com- posed one morning while Kathy's husband was out to a house fire in the early hours and she couldn't get back to sleep. By Kathy Bromley There's many stories that we hear, Concerning the young and old. But often, those of our heroes Pass us by and go untold. I'd like to give a word of praise To our masters of First -Aid A group of well trained firemen Known as "The Volunteer Fire Brigade". At any hour, night or day They always are on call And as soon as they are summoned They are right there, one and all. Perhaps it's just a grass -fire Or a car that's overturned It could be a blazing barn Filled with livestock to be burned. An overheated wood stove And someone's house is gone A storage building or a shed And so the list goes on. They lay their lives right on the line And they help in every way So, hats off to our local firemen, The HEROES of today. Canadian Cancer Society purchases special. mattress Dear Editor: By publicizing the annual Cancer Society Daffodil Tea you have contributed toward making the people of Clinton and neighbor- ing communities aware of a very strong and active Society dedicated to helping in- dividuals and families cope with cancer. We, the volunteers, know that many types of cancer can be beaten but we also need to ap- prise others of the emotional and financial help which is available. We take every op- portunity to raise funds to keep that help constant and to support the astronomical cost of research. We thank. you for your support. One of our projects, in conjunction with the Tea, was a chance to win a beautiful handknit afghan. Wool was donated by our Branch President, Freda Snieder, and Mrs. Anthony Uyl of RR2, Clinton was the knitter. Winner of the draw was John McPherson of Dorchester, Ont. The proceeds, combined with those from last year's sale of tickets, has given us sufficient funds to purchase's, special mattress for the comfort of cancer patients who may wish to borrow it. There are other people also to whom we express our appreciation In helping make the tea successful and in helping merchan- dise the 1,500 bunches of daffodils we receiv- ed. Mr. Hillier's Marketing class from CHSS did a great job of taking orders for and delivering some 400 bunches of flowers; students from Blyth Public School, Clinton and District Christian School, Clinton Public School and CMS did a superb job of selling bouquets on the street, Not to be forgotten are the dedicated Women of the churche Huron County bridges to be looked at under the renewal program. Before attending the public meeting on April 11, I only knew the approkumrate loca- tion of Ball's Bridge and I had very little idea of what a wrought iron. pinned bridge looked like. But the following, nnorning I went to see just what this bridge looked like at where it was located. It was a sunny morning, so maybe that had something to do with the sight I .was about to behold, but sun or not, there truly is beauty in Ball's Bridge. To me, a bridge is trade out of concrete and is simply a means of getting from one side of a body of water to another. But after seeing Ball's Bridge, my opinion has changed. For those who have never seen the bridge, it is something old Huck Finn may have passed under in his journey. There is no asphalt or concrete, but a wooden floor. It does not have a cement guard rail, but is enclosed with iron. It does not accom- modate two or four lane traffic, but allow- ed my Toyota to pass over comfortably. The gravel road leading to the bridge is lined with trees and the Maitland River flows freely under the bridge. It is easy to see why the bridge canoe" accommodate today's traffic flow or the heavy loads hauled across it, but it is also easy to see why the bridge should be kept, if only to hold on to a little bit of history. The suggestion to . leave the existing bridge as is and build elsewhere so local traffic can flow more effectively is a good one.. After all, why spend money if it won't improve the situation? And why destroy a bridge simply for the sake of progress? CRSS Music Winners Last week four Central Huron Seconde School (CHSS) choirs competed 41. Kiwanis in London, bringing home two firsts and two seconds. The- ensemble finished first in their category with 87 marks and the triple trio took first place in their category with 86 marks. The full choir, cgmpeting in two classes, finished second illi both competitions. In SAB they received 84 marks and in SATB they had 86 marks. Under the direction of Louise McGregor, and accompanied by Roxanne Martin, the choir put in its best showing ever. Lttrs who gave of their time and baking. We give thanks to those who bought daf- fodils, who came to the tea, and those who purchased a chance of winning the afghan. Without your support the work of all the rest would have been in vain. Thank you. Sincerely, Marion Peck, Secretary Clinton Branch Canadian Cancer Society Smile by Anne Narejko Stirling thanked Dear Editor: At the annual meeting of the Huron Coun- ty Farm & Home Safety Association, the Directors asked if you would convey, by this letter, their sincere appreciation to Bob Stirl- ing Rtf 3, Clinton, who has served as their president for the past few years. Bob has provided a "pillar of strength" and has always been there when he was needed., The directors expressed appreciation to his wife and family for allowing Bob the oppor- tunity to serve us,; We look forward to titiliz- ing Bob's devoted expertise over the corning years. WCB regional offices The Workers' Compensation Board of Ontario will establish full-service regional offices in Hamilton, Ottawa and Thunder Bay in 1986 and in 1987. Labor Minister Bill Wrye has been advis- ed by the WCB that the Hamilton regional office is scheduled to be operating in Oc- tober of this year. In addition, two new of- fices in Ottawa and Thunder Bay are scheduled to be operating in 1987. Wrye pointed out that although the WCB has 10 area and information service offices, and pilot regional offices in London and Sud- bury, the claims of most injured workers are now managed and adjudicated at the WCB head office in Toronto. The new offices collectively will handle approximately 28 percent of all claims filed with the WCB. This will mean faster and more ,personalized service for injured workers, better response time, reduced travel and long-distance telephone time and costs, faster placement of injured workers in new jobs and improvements in the general quality of claims management. . l " oufgi tifik MINIM Expanding Paramedic Services Paramedic services will be expanded across the province over the next five years. My colleague, Health Minister Murray Elston announced the Ontario Govern,. ment's intention to establish the paramedic program as an integrated part of Ontario emergency health, care and to phasein paramedic services on a province -wide basis. Elston said, "A ministry review•oFthe two pilot .programs in Toronto and Hamilton provide additional specially -equipped paramedic vehicles, three for Toronto and one for Hamilton. The remaining funds will he allocated to the new services when the communities are selected. To be selected for paramedic programs, communities will be asked to show a demonstrated need for such a service and that there is adequate medical and hospital back-up .for the training, delivery and maintenance of paramedic services. "Other important factors to be considered will be the commitment by a community to CPR training for the public, central am- bulance dispatch, single telephone access numbers such as 911, co-ordinated public safety agency emergency response, and co- operation among hospitals in an area for the provision of 24-hour' emergency services,'"0 •said Elston. Government Grants OHIP • Fee increase provided endorsement from health profes- sionals for paramedics. Emergency doctors and staff have cited quick action, by paramedics as an important factor in sav- ing lines; t The new and expanded paramedic pro- gtan'is have been allocated' $2,771,000 for ,1986/87 by the • health .ministry. Of this arri0rrtit, Toronto receive $776,000 and ,The Ontario Government and the Ontario edical Association (OMA) have 'reached an agreement for a three percent increase in OHIP benefits payable., to doctors, effec- tive Apr. 1, 1986. The agreement, announced by Health Minister Murray Elston and OMA President Dr. Earl Myers, is an addendum to the agreement dated May 1, 1982, which is effec- tive to Mar. 31, 1987. Last year, negotiations on economics adjustments led to a two per- cent increase for Apr. 1, 1986, subject to an additional one percent to be negotiated this year. Ontario Summer Jobs • Three provincial programs will provide summer jobs for young people in Ontario this year. Skills .Development Minister Gregory Sorbara has allocated $43.8 million for Experience '86, the Ontario Youth Employment Program and the Student Ven- ture Capital Program. Information and applications for Ex- perience '86 and Student Venture Capital are available at school placement offices, community information centres, Canada Employment Centres for students, the con- stituency offices of MPPs and many Ontario Government offices. Employer applicatiOns for the Ontario Youth Employment Pro- gram were mailed in March to 100;000 employers across Ontario. These applica- tions will also. be available to employersby calling 1-800-387-1290, toll free. Mitchell United Church locking for formerchoir members for reunion Dear Editor: name and complete address with: Margatet Giobr,102 Blanshard St., Mitchell, Ont. N K The Centennial Committee of Main Street iNO. United Church in Mitchell is holds a yresponses would be appreciated by Flouter and Bird Sunday reunion on April 30 or early May if possible. Th se at 2:30 p.m. names are required so that invitations n to conta�et any former be forwarded for this reunion. I would lute Sincere members who sarrfgill these t* irsfromMargaret ere 1 :p o a: family manner o friend 1079, i oil, tcf e.. in th0aft, O�IOfrtn , please leave your • r .y unil n $576,000+ ... a health, fl1SUY 5r, el •