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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-08-27, Page 4Pnge 4— CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1986 The Clinton News -Record Is published each Wednesday at P.O. Bos 90, Clinton, Ontario, Canada NOM ILO. Tel. 402.3443. Subscription Roto: Canada -131.00 Sr. Citizen - 1'10.00 per yeas U.S.A. foreign $50.00 per year It Is registered as second lass mall by the post office under the permit number 0011. The Nows•Rocord lecerporoted In 1934 th®Nuron News•Recgrd, founded In 1041, and The Clinton News Ora, founded Ie, 1003. Total press runs 3.100. Incorporating THE BLMTH STANDARD J. HOWARD AITKEN - Publisher, ANNE NAREJKO - Editor GARY HAIST - Advertising Manager MARY ANN HOLLENSECK - Office Manager Display advertising rates available on request. Ask for Rate Card No. 13 effective Oc- tober 1,1904. A MEMBER +CNA BLUE RIBBON AWARD 1985 Precautions should be taken with machinery The statistics concerning farming fatalities are alarming. Anything that involves the death of a person is alarming, but when the death is the result of an accident, it causes more shock. In the past five years, there have been 210 deaths on Ontario farms. Of the total, 106 (50.5 per cent) have been reported as tractor related while 37 (17.6 per cent) were the result of other machinery. As pointed out by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, farm- ing is not like other industries, the home and work place are intertwined. The equipment is often accessible to children which may account for the number of deaths involving children on farms. In this province in 1985, nine children under the age of 15 died in farm - related accidents. No one can really be blamed for these accidents as many times the adults were not aware of the children's presence, however, taking a few extra precautionary methods could not hurt. The third highest category in causing fatalities on the farm is being hit by or against objects. From 1981-1985, 19 deaths (9.1 per cent) fell under this category. Sixteen deaths (7.6 per cent) were caused by asphyxiation or suffoca- tion. Next highest is the "other" category, accounting for 12 deaths (5.7 per cent) . The final three categories are animal, causing nine deaths (4.3 per cent) ; electrocution, seven deaths (3.3 per cent) ; gases, chemicals or fumes, four deaths (1.9 per cent). The old saying "accidents will happen" is definitely true, but perhaps we can take a few extra steps to try and prevent them. - by Anne Narejko. Little data to support 'trailer park proposal Dear Editor, I, ,attended, the August 18 meeting at frnesville on the planned expansion for 'Barbour LIMAS" 1everalimptirtant respects, the coverage by your reporter, David Emslie, was deficient and hence misleading. A major presentation by lawyer Maurice Pellarin on behalf on the residents of Jowett's Grove was completely omitted along with others by John Oakes and Jack Pounder. - - -- The Harbour Lights representative, Jack Davis, while quick to say "no problem" left many problems and questions unanswered. A major error in his trailer density calcula- tion regarding the site size was brought to his attention by Fred Clift. Vague assurances with no real facts simply were not good enough. Your reporter stated that Mr. Davis described the steps to make the project "self-sufficient as to not impose on its neighbors." This project can hardly help eta impose on neighbors with regard to noise, Letters It's holiday time This is the column I have been waiting to write all year. No, I don't have any stunning news to relay and I haven't made any earth - shattering discover. But by the time you read this, I will be enjoying my long awaited summer holidays. I'm not .quite sure why, but columnists seem to enjoy telling the public they are on holidays. Then when the holidays are over, we enjoy telling you all of the weird and wonderful adventures we encountered while away for seven or 14 days. But going away fora holiday sometimes seems like more work than itis worth. First of all, you have to have all your regular routines done before you take off (such as writing a column and editorials) and then you have to have your pietures developed, printed and clearly labelled so those putting the paper together won't mix up the cutlines. Because the paper cannot be filled with the regular routine jobs, you have to hustle around and get the odd feature interview and write it and dream up some wonderful stories for the rest of the staff to work on while you're gone. (Won't want them sitting around with nothing to do for an entire week! ) So, after jamming a week's work into three days, you can take off and enjoy your holidays if you have any energy left. This year I intend to do very little on my holidays. I thought about taking off to some exotic Island, lie in the sun for a week, sip those fancy drinks with umbrellas in them and generally do nothing, belt my bankbook had other ideas. It told me to stay in the province, (probably the county) and enjoy what On- tario has to offer. My idea of a holiday is probably a lot dif- tereut, a um ubuww pevNw'., .:leas. To rne, a holiday is a time to relax and enjoy the sim- ple pleasures. You know - cut your grass at a leisurely pace; clean your house well, cook something other than soup for yourself, watch the reruns that you never saw the first time, go shopping on a weekday - all the things I very seldom have the opportunity to do. This year I don't want to go to some crowded beach for an entire week. I'm sure I'd enjoy it for a day or two, but I'd like some time to recharge my batteries. No, this year I'm going to spend time at fira . home, drop in on ,people I haven't seen for awhile and that's about it. There's only one problem with that - if I don't do anything exciting, what will I .write in next week's column? Oh well, I'll worry about that when the time comes. Right now I'd better get busy writing an editorial, cutlines, developing my films, printing the pictures... traffic hazard, drainage and the sewage disposal for 110 additional units as the area is already at the saturation point from some 140 trailer units and 260 boat slips. We also have grave doubts about the plan- ned sewage disposal into Lake Huron, when violent storms and winter ice could well damage the outlet. There is too little data and too little experience with this equipment for them to proceed with the proposed outlet into one of our Great Lakes. Yours truly, JeanCameron (Mrs. Graeme; Jowett's Grove, Bayfield Clinton gets tough with taxes 5 years ago August 26, 1981 - Clinton Gets Tough With Tan Arrears - Like most other municipalities. in the area, Clinton Council is getting tough on tax ar- rears. At their August 17 meeting council passed a bylaw which will set a rate of 24 per cent interest on local tax arrears. The Ontario government recently passed legislation allowing municipalities to charge interest rates of 1.5 per cent over the prime on overdue taxes. Clinton, like the other towns, townships and villages in the area, is implementing the highest tax rates in an attempt to lower overdue taxes and to discourage property owners front not pay- ing them. Clinton To Haiti Teri, reit Rua - Cyton will be the only community in this area to honor Terry Fox on September 13 with a 10 km. run. . Organized by Clinton's Elaine Townshend, and supported by several ser - Vice clubs and organizations, the nationwide run will help to raise funds for a Marathon of Hope cancer research project. Flower Show Still Growing For Society - The Clinton Horticultural Society, which last year nearly dissolved because of apathy and disinterest, appears to be holding its own. This year the annual flower show saw 28 adult exhibitors, eight junior and seven elementary gardeners show a total of 226 beautiful floral specimens. 10 - years age • August 26, 1976 Tuckersmith Residents Face $15 Charge - Tuckersmith Township residents par- ticipating in organized sports at the Seaforth Arena will be charged by the Seaforth Recreational • Committee a non- resident fee of $15 each for the winter season, 197647. Seaforth Town Clerk Ernest Williams in a letter read at the township council meeting in Brucefield Tuesday night stated that the fee was to be levied against Tuckersnuth residents because Tuckersmith Council refused to contribute toward the renova- tions and maintenance costs •of the Seaforth Community Centre. Province Backs Down an Cut - 1'ue to public pressure, the provincial ministry of Early I9Ies Hazy Afternoon By Anne Narejko health has backed down on its initial budget cut-baek to the Clinton Public Hospital. Well-informed sources say that the cut back to the hospital now will be about $25,000, which is $200,000 less than the original cutback of $225,000, which was 20 per cent of their budget. Hospital Administrator Doug Coventry said this will mean the obstetrical wniE on the second flour of the hospital will hopefully be reopened and that some staff members will be rehired, although the board has not said how many. Sun, Warmth May Save Crops - The rain has held off long enough over the past week to allow the corn crop to reach its last stages of maturity. The warm nights harfe especial- ly helped the crops. However there shins a need for more warm, dry weather according to Don Pullen, representative from the Clin- ton Agricultural Office. 25 years ago August 24,1961 Finance Minister Visits His Former Home Here Donald Fleming, finance minister of Canada visited briefly in Clinton last Thurs- day afternoon, for the purpose of seeing the house in which he lived nearly 60 years ago. He motored from Exeter, where he had visited the house where he was born in 1905. It was about 1907 that the family moved to Clinton,Where the father, Louis Fleming, was seretary of the YMCA until 1910. . Magi'strate's Court - Three young airmen were fined a total of $100 and costs of $16.80 in -magistrate's court here on Monday, when they pleaded guilty to theft and attempted theft of gasoline from two vehicles in Clinton on August 12. Magistrate Glen ilays aecep' guilty p leas from the trio after he had called an ad- journment of court until they Mild consult with lawyer ell. Menzies concerning their situation. Student Council Opens Hook Store At Torn to page 5 Fond memories helley McPhQQ-Iiaist I couldn't resist. And so, on Sunday even- ing Husband, Baby and I went out for an evening drive and an ice cream cone. It was grand. We stopped at,Willy's and ordered two huge ice cream cones, dipped in chocolate and rolled in nuts. And, with Baby happily babbling in the back seat we poked around the streets of town, driving at snail's pace speed, enjoying the pink sunset sky and ad- miring various homes and gardens along the way. It was an evening's entertainment that brought back many fond memories. Sunday drives have been a longtime tradi- tion for many a family, ours included. After church we'd ramble along the country roads,ybe` st ep j at the neighbors, or head to Saltford Heights for an ice cream cone of the Rivaat Profilers Dairy. '. How privileged we left to be related; even distantly so, to the Bisset family, and, best of all, be able to stroll through the barns straight to the huge freezers to pick out a drum stick ice ceam treat. They were delicious, thosedrum sticks, a. sugar cone, topped with vanilla ice cream, dipped in cold crunchy chocolate and covered with chopped peanuts. They were not unlike the ice cream cones that Husband and I enjoyed on our most re- cent Sunday evening drive. Funny how those old thoughts come wandering back. Never a Mother's Day goes by that I don't think of Rusty. Rusty is fondly remembered in our family as The Durtip Dog. It was on a Sunday after- noon trip to the dump, one Mother's D'ay, that my Dad, my sister and 1 discovered Rusty - a poor wee pup that peered at us from behind the mounds of green garbage bags: We rescued the little red haired orphan, packed him in the back of the pick-up truck for his ride home and delightedly presented him to Mum as our Mother's Day present. She feigned great pleasure in receiving such a wonderful gift. Poopsie, our cat, could not be so easily swayed, She hissed, in- dignantly arched her back and haughtily marched into a corner to sulk. Rusty The Dump Dog proved to be more than we bargained for. Re chased birds, he climbed trees that we couldn't get out of, he was crazy as a loon. We attributed his men- kindly gave me a Special pillow to sit on, and tal deficiencies to his poor nutrition while while 1 had a whole new perspective of the living at the dump. road ahead of me, I was still unable to see And still, when Rusty was gone when we the front end of the car. And, to make mat - came home from a family outing that one ters worse, the pillow always scooted out snowy evening, we all missed him. from beneath my bottom. Rusty, our Mother's Day Dump Dog, we With my pillow out of position, with icy fondly remember him. roads, snow billowing about and Mr. Smith Never a trip through Teeswater goes by in the seat beside me I took my driving test. that I don't remember the Teeswater Fall I was terrified and in my nail biting panic, I . Fair. actually bite my thumb and drew blood. I What a great adventure that was, as our was in quite a state, trying to drive with both family would head out on a cool, fall Satur- hands on the wheel and at the same time day afternoon to take in all the exciting remedy my injury. Fortunately (for me) sights and sounds of the fair. another student who was driving ahead of The trip to Teeswater was an adventure in me plowed into a snowbank. We stopped to itself - such a long journey, through new help and I was able to wrap a tissue around countryside to that famous little town. We my thumb, gather up new strength and go thought it was famous anyway particularly on to pass my driving test. sign a huge sign on the outskirts of the And so, my stomach stills turns somer- village.roclaimed the fall fair. saults whenever I see a sixteen year old try - Merry go rounds, and feats wheels, can= ing -to- parallel park, with Mr. Smith .wat- died pram and clouds of pink candy floss thing on. whenever I pass through Tees +atdi .. I Cannot near the Cat SLut .:n s snag Mei t, - nowadays I think of these things. There are some things that you never forget. Seeing a teenager taking driving lessons with Mr. Smith in the passenger seat still makes my stomach leap. I'm sure that Mr. Smith is a nice man, but in my sixteenth year' I was frightened of him. Equally I was terrified of the steering wheel, the gas pedal, the brakes, the stop signs, the roadway anything that wss, associated with learning to drive a car, ` • Learning to drive was a traumatic ex - parlance or f me I was so nervous and so ing Has Broken without chiming in the har- mony. My sister and I considered ourselves to be quite accomplished songstresses -in our younger days. With Judith playing the piano and singing out the melody and I adding the harmony, we sang to our hearts' -content. We were always a hit at family gatherings and made our public stage debut one Sunday morning at the Knox United Church in Auburn. I cannot hear a Highland pipe band without jumping and jiggthg about - reflec- tions of my years of Highland dance lessons. confused by the whole affair that I always I cannot think of September without being always in a tizzy. While the other students4fr reminded of the first day of school, of new my group were zooming around the streets . pencil crayons, new books, new shoes, a new and down the highway like old pros, I was still going round and round the same block, trying to master a right handed turn without destroying the boulevard. I not only terrified myself, but my mother as well. She diligently helped me with my Iessons at home. Dad outrightly refused to get in the car with me. Mum was there to help me learn to back' down the laneway (and into the front flower bed) and she was there to help me put on the brakes. She quietly but fearfully endured, whilst clawing holes in her nylons as her fingers clutched her legs. r, Some of my difficulty With driving lessor s Was due in part to rely height, or lack of swab. For thefirstart of My training I viewed the world through the steering wheel. Mr. Smith teacher. I retneinber the great excitement of our trips to Carlow` General Store to buy the week's groceries, knowing that when We returned home my sister and I would filed two candies in the bottom of the box, a treat from the store keeper. Memories, so many of them, so fondly remerhbered.-And so, on. our Sunday night drive my husband and I reflected ;baekon my wonderous childhood experiences. We found great pleasure in the realization that we were taking our six month old baby out^for her first Sunday drive, and great comfort in knowing that we will relive many of our childhood memories through her. Perhaps our next family ventuxe wilt..be the Teeswater ball Fair. 7 i 1