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Clinton News-Record, 1986-11-19, Page 4rage i--CLINTON NEWS-RFCORP, rr1wESL' AY 7°?r1,,rFn?RER 19. 1986 The Clinton News -Record Is published each Wednesday at P.Q, Dos 59. Clinton. Ontario, Canada. NOM 11.0. Tel.; 4824443. Subscription Rate: Canada • $21.00 Sr. Citizen - $11.00 per year U.S.A. foreign 140.00 per year It 1s registered as second class mall by the post office under the permit number 0017. The News•Record Incorporated In 1994 1heNuron News•Record, founded In 1111, end The Clinton News Ora, founded In 1045. Total preu runs 5,701. Incorporating J THE BLYTII STANDARD ANNE NAREJKO - Editor FREDA McLEOD - Office Manager SHELLEY McPHEE HAIST - Reporter DAVID EMSLIE - Reporter JANICE GIBSON - Advertising LAUREL MITCHELL - Circulation/Classified GARY HAIST - General Manager CCN4 6.4A - MEMBER E RIBBON AWARD 1985 Display advertising rates available on request. Ask for Rote Card No. 15 effective Oc- tober1.1914. There's no need for more alcohol outlets Despite widespread fears that beer and wine might become available in every corner store, the enabling legislation didn't last long when it came to a vote in the Ontario legislature. The combined opposition of the Con- servative and NDP members prevailed and the answer was a resounding "No". Canadians, and Ontarians in particular, have been accused on many occasions of living in the "horse and buggy days" when it comes to our laws covering the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The more flexible regulations which prevail in Europe (and even in Quebec) are supposed to prove that we are still in Kindergarten, or even worse, we have yet to emerge from the prohibitionist days of the 1920s. Most of us who are even a little bit realistic simply cannot see any need for more beer and wine outlets than we already have. Teenage drinking and the resultant traffic deaths with which have become so tragically evi- dent, indicate that making alcoholic beverages any easier to obtain would inevitably compound our present problems. The defeat of the legislation may appear to be a blow to the leadership of the Liberal party in Ontario, but, on the other hand, Mr. Peterson may well have perceived what the outcome would be and was probably content to have the whole question end as it did.—(Wingham Advance -Times) Commercials are okay How many times have you heard so- meone, or complained yourself, about the number of commercials on television? It seems that commercials take up more time than the show is actually on the air. Luse to be one of these people who couldn't stand commercials, but not anymore. In fact, I've become fond of some of them. My change of opinion came about with my watching videos. About 20 minutes into the show, I sat impatiently waiting for one of those commercials that break the tension of a horror show or are scheduled to go on air right before the climax of the scene. It's not that I enjoy having the story broken, it's just that I like to get up and refill my drink, get some more munchies or perhaps see what the weather's like outside without mis1sing anything. Besides, some of those commercials are very entertaining. My favorite commercials these days in- volve trucks. Now that winter is coming, Reader commends students, but is upset with turnout Dear Editor, Congratulations to Stephen Oliver and the members of CHSS Drama Club. Their presentation of "Who's on First?" was excellent. Even a professional actor or comedian would agree that performing to a nearly empty house makes the job much more dif- ficult. If every, person who had ever made a derogatory remark about "those teenagers" had attended this play, not only would the auditorium have been full, but they would have come away from the school realizing that a lot of "those teenagers" are talented, creative, hard working, young adults. The lack of community support for Lettrs their efforts is appalling. So hats off to the cast and crew of CHSS Drama Club and to the dedication of "Mr. 0." Those who did attend will forever remember the flying chicken — keep up the good work. Yours truly, Eleanor Ritchie. Town and Country Homemakers prepare for fall fund raising campaign Dear Editor: As with many non-profit community ser- vice organizations, fund raising is a con- tinual and ongoing requirement. Our organization, Town and Country Homemakers, provides an extremely valuable and vital service to many in- dividuals in Huron County. We are commit- ted to helping the elderly, disabled and chronically ill live normal lives in the com- munity with support services provided by our trained homemakers. I think most would agree people are happiest if they can stay in their own home, providing they can have community support if and when need- ed. In order to continue to provide the same level of service in the future as we have in the past we need the help of the citizens of Huron County. In our fall 1986 Fund Raising Campaign we hope to raise $36,000 to be spent as follows: Client Subsidization $10,000, Mor- tgage $8,000, Computer system $4,000, and Training needs $157000. We would sincerely appreciate receiving a donation from anyone who feels they can assist us in meeting our objective. A receipt for income tax purposes will be given. The Board of Directors would welcome any further questions on our organization or the service we provide. We sincerely hope you will see fit "To Help Us Keep A Good Home Going". Sincerely, Betty McGregor, Chairman Fund Raising Committee, Board of Directors. Hit- and -run victim would like information Dear Editor: I'm writing this letter as an appeal to your readers to help me locate a hit-and-run driver. Late last Friday night a vehicle fail- ed to negotiate a corner 2-'/2 miles north of St. Columban and smashed into my car which was parked in front of my residence. The driver took off. Now he (or she) faces a charge of leaving the scene. The worst part is that I'm left holding the bag for the damage to my car. The person who probably wouldn't steal a dime has rip- ped me off for a lot of money. Here's what the OPP has figured out... the hit-and-run vehicle was probably a bright red or orange pickup truck with damage to I'm thinking about how nice it would be to replace my little car with a smart looking four-wheel drive machine. Besides, the abuse dished out to these vehicles is remarkable. I figure if a truck can climb a mountain that leads to the sky, can go through mud up to its runner board and be dropped from some type of flying machine, it can make it through a Huron County winter. My little nephew, Tyler, had a great fascination for commercials. He'd be play- ing away, not paying any attention to the television until the commercials came on. Their lively music and usually bright colors would grab his attention every time. Now, however, the two-year-old sits and watches wrestling. I guess that's as lively and color- ful as anything. I guess my wanting to wandering while watching videos could easily be solved by pushing the pause button, but that makes everyone else have to wait where a commer- cial is something no one can control. When taping shows off the television, I'm very tempted to leave the commercials in. Perhaps one commercial every 20 or 30 minutes would do the trick for a two hour show. Regardless of whether you like commer- cials or not, the creativity that goes into them are unique. The diaper commercial with Rockin' Rodger is cute and must have taken a lot of patience and imagination. And how about those ones with the dogs and cats telling the viewers how much they enjoy their food. But not all commercials are cute. The ones where the person doing the selling thinks the viewers are deaf, or something's wrong with your volume control, are annoy- ing. I also find the silent commercials, you know the ones that make you sit and read the screen, annoying. Usually I'm in another room and think something has gone wrong with my television. Oh well, commercial§ help pay the bills and do provide a break for us who can't sit still for two hours at a time, so I guess we can put up with the annoying ones and leave the room when they're on. • The cold winds were not only uncomfortable forHuron County The weather conditions washed debris on shore and hindered ef- residents, but also whipped the water against thepier at Bayfield. forts of erosion control..( Anne Narejko photo) the lett tront end (probably with' traces of my white paint). The main purpose of this letter is to in- form a parent that their kid didn't just slide off the road with the family pickup. Or perhaps the driver will realize how much trouble and expense he has caused and might get up enough courage to contact me. I won't press charges. My outside hope is that someone else knows about the accident or has seen a vehi- cle matching the above description. Any in- formation will be kept confidential and any help will be much appreciated. Please call me at 345-2184. Robert Tetu R.R. 5 Seaforth. Help at health fair appreciated Dear Editor: On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, I would like to thank the volunteers that gave freely of their time to help at the health fair in the education booth. It was much appreciated. Kay Peke, Education Chairperson Canadian Cancer Sqtty, Clinton Budd n h. ShQIIQy McPhQe 'Iaist Kleenex stories Much ado (or should I say achoo) about nothing this week. I can't concentrate on work, or pleasure for that matter. This blasted cold has got the best of me. Life is not pleasant with a runny nose. This leaky faucet on my face won't stop dripping no matter what measures I take. I've tried all the popular cold relief medica- tions - they only make me groggy. I use the softest brand of facial tissue on the market. Still, my nose is as red as Rudolph's. And, it's dry and chapped from so many en- counters with the tissue. I've got this cough too - an aggravating tickle in the throat that sends me rolling in red-faced choking spasms. There is no convenient time for a coughing fit. It hits in the middle of the night, waking me from the sweetest of dreams. The attack comes on in full force when I'm in the midst of the telephone conversation. I hack and snort at one end of the wire while the caller at the other end politely awaits, wishing that she could hang up and leave me to my misery. Worst of all are public coughing spasms. I missed an entire performance at the Blyth Festival one time due to an uncontrollable coughing spell. I'm not sure which was most embarrassing - the coughing, the annoyed looks from the other theatre patrons, or me staggering out of the theatre in the middle of the most poignant scene of the play. I needed water. In fact, water does little to quiet a ticklish throat. It only offers momen- tary relief, as do the dozens of throat lozenges and cough candies that I devour. Cough candies also make me thirsty. I usually carry at least two varieties of cough candies. My favorite lemon flavored drops, I use when my throat is slightly bothersome, and, the second, the potent mentho-lyptus vapor action kind that I fran- tically chew on when a full fledged choking spell comes on. One day I anticipate I, will overdose on cough drops. I think I was born with a cold. Certainly I had more than my share of tonsilitis, bron- chitis, sinusitis and all other "itises" of that nature. My attendance figures on my grade school report cards tell the story - three days off in December, 10 days in February, and so on. "Her tonsils are the size of golf balls," I remember the doctor telling my mother. I had no idea as to the significance of'that medical summation, only that I had something to do with my aching throat. We persevered my colds and "itis" at- tacks until the summer of my 18th year. The tonsils came out. It was an agonizing summer. The anesthetic made me sick. My throat felt even worse after the operation. The ice bags that they wrapped around my neck kept melting in the summer -hot room. 1 was hungry and I couldn't eat and to make mat- ters worse my girlfriend brought me a love- ly box of candies and proceeded to eat its en- tire contents while I watphed. Little kids who had their tonsils out were kicking up their heels and running circles about me while I was in my sick bed for some three long weeks. A good summer was ruined to boot. Anyway, I erroneously thought that my tonsillectomy would end all my troubles. Wrong. I still have sinus complaints. I still get sore throats. If only we could afford the luxury of stay- ing home when we have a cold. The world would be a healthier place. Unfortunately our lives dictate that we must face the daily rigors no matter what the cost. We feel that we can't afford to take time off work for sickness, least of all for a simple cold. We don't want to lose a day's pay. We don't want to get behind on our work. We believe that the rest of the staff can't manage without us. We take our colds all too lightly I think. There are a lot of germy people out there who really should be at home, keeping their bugs to themselves. At our office, colds spread like the bubonic plague. We can be sure that once the germs invade, all of us will be stricken at some point. We all share in the same symptoms. We feel lousy. Dur work levels drop. We're pro- ne to making more dumb mistakes than usual. We growl at each other for spreading the cold. We go out on work assignments, pick up more germs, bring them back to the office and a new virus makes the rounds. Such liga germs travel and Baby gets the cold. Ss miserable won't eat, won't sleep. Mother doesn't sleep either. She's miserable too. She takes her cold and her sleepless related stresses out on Husband. Husband's miserable. He's get- ting the cold that Wife and Baby have. The trouble is, we can't stay home. This is cold season, everybody's got the bug. We all can't be home nursing our noses. Who would be on the job, minding the fort? The weather they say has a lot to do with the onset of these colds. The erratic changes between warm and cold temperatures make perfect breeding grounds for nasty little germs. The germs are having a hey day this season. A telephone call to the Clinton Public Hospital emergency department con- firmed my suspicions. Yes, everyone and his brother has the cold. Even worse, many cases are developing into viral pneumonia in both children and adults. What are we to do with this plague of germs? Bette Dalzell, emergency nurse, ad- vises lots of rest, Aspirin and plenty of fluids. It's the same old treatment we've heard time and time again. It may not be a cure, but it's better than nothing. What about a cure for the common cold? This remains one of the greatest mysteries of modern medicine. We can take a human organ out of one body and successfully transplant it into another. We have developed sophisticated chemicals that can kill cancer cells, unclog arteries, ward off heart attacks. We can operate on the unborn child, still inside the mother's womb. We use microsurgery to give sight to the blind, laser surgery to repair injured tendons and ligaments. Ah yes, the -wonders of the advanced technological age we live in. But what of the unsolved mysteries? What of the dreaded common cold? The nasty germs associated with this type of virus continue to baffle scientists and medical geniuses. As antibiotics and new medicines are developed to combat the cold, the virus strains continually evolve, developing stronger, more resistant germs. And so, we must continue to endure our runny noses, our sore throats, our pounding heads, our clogged sinuses, our aching chests, our chills, our fevers oh, all this talk is making me feel lousy again. I'm going' home to bed.