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Clinton News-Record, 1987-03-25, Page 4Page 4—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1987 The Clinton News -Record Is published each Wednesdoy at P.O. los 39, Clinton, Ontario, Canada, NOM 160. Tel.: 411.3443. Subscription Rote: Canada - 121.00 Sr. Citizen - 111.00 per yew U.S.A. foreign 160.00 per year It 1s registered as second class mall bythe post office under the permit number 0117. The Nows-Record Incorporated In 1914 thofipron News -Record, founded In 1111, and The Clinton News Era, founded In 1663. Totg1 press runs 3,700. Incorporating J � THE BLYTH 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 C CNA eiA MEMBER BLUE RIBBON AWARD 1985 [Display advertising rotes available on request. Ask for Rate Cord No. 15 effective Oc- tober 1. 1984. Small business play an important role in Ontario "More than 99,000 small businesses were formed in Ontario in 1985, and each year the number grows, making the small business sector the most dynamic source of job creation in our economy." This statement was taken from a press release from the Minister of In- dustry, Trade and Technology, Hugh O'Neil. Along with the press release, Mr. O'Neil sent a comprehensive analysis of "The State of Small Business" which is dated December 1986. Throughout the report, it is evident that Ontario needs small businesses. It needs the jobs which small businesses provide and it needs the stimulation these jobs consequently give to our economy. Without small businesses, Ontario would not be as prosperous -as it is today. Small business is a mass phenomenon,) as there are 304,000 small businesses in the province and that number continues to grow. Looking at figures between the years of 1978 and 1982, they reveal that firms with less than five employees accounted for 96.5 per cent of all new jobs created in the Canadian private sector. Also during that time frame, companies employing fewer than 20 employees accounted for 90 per cent of new jobs and new companies created 40 per cent of all new jobs. Moving on to- the 1985 figures we see 99,000 new businesses had started with 33,800 of them employing more than one person. In fact, they created over 180,000 new jobs and generated $500 -million in new investment, ac- cording to the study. At one time it was thought that a male, probably in his 30s, would be the type to start a new business, but that no longer holds true. The participa- tion of women and youth as small business owners is increasing significantly. The study states, "Nearly a quarter of Ontario businesses are now owned by women. Young people, under the age of 30, now account for over 40 per cent of business starts." Businesses in Huron County play a vital role in employing people of all ages, and in turn, stimulating the economy. They may not be major chains whose names are known across Canada, but they are more valuable to Ontario, and especially to theiremployees, than many may realize. - by Anne Narejko. Beware of product claims Dear i?ditor: it is very important that homeowners with septic systems beware of a product present- ly being promoted via direct mail in the Zurich, hayfield. Clinton, Goderich and sur- rounding areas. The manufacturer of this product is claiming that the use of this pro- duct will eliminate the need to pump out the septic tank. This is a misleading claim. i quote the U.S. Government Health Ser- vice "A Septic tank system will serve a home satisfactorily only if it is properly designed, installed, and adequately main- tained, even a good system which does not have proper care and attention May become a nuisance and burdensome expense.' 1 could write a full page of Do's and Don'ts for septic care and maintenance of systems from the Canadian Health Board, but I'd like to now get to the point. The maintenance referred to is periodic pumping of the septic tank. There is a cer- tain amount of material that goes into the septic tank that is not biodegradable. This material must be removed by pumping. If not removed, this material will overflow in- to the soil and cause the septic system to fail. it will also contribute to water pollu- tion. Also the baffles in a tank need visual inspection. if the manufacturer needs to make • LQtters misleading claims to sell the product, it must not be a very effective product. And any product claiming to eliminate the need for pumping is making misleading claims. Homeowners need to beware of these pro- ducts before spending between $40 and $250 for a product that will help his garden grow but will do nothing for the septic system, because that's all it is! (We've had tests completed on many products.) Since all of us are too busy making a living to attack these products legally; and since it will take Ralph Nader a long time to get to this topic; about all we can do to combat this is to write to the newspapers and remember - consumer beware! More information on septic pumping is available through the Department of Health or myself. Very truly yours, Steve Shanahan S.J. Shanahan Septic and Holding tank pumping Bayfield, Ont. Hospital serves a large area Dear Editor In reply to Helen Rathwell's request that positions such as hospital' administrator and head of nursing be filled from people living in Clinton. This is the sort of parochialism that pits town against town. county against county, province against province etc. Sure- ly all that matters is to get the most qualified person for the job: whether they live in Clinton or Timbuctoo. 1 he hospital is supported and used by peo- ple from a large area, including Bayfield, Goderich Township, Stanley Township and s� on, not just by Clinton residents. Also, the fund raising campaign to build the new ex- tension was not aimed just at Clinton residents. Maybe to clarify matters the hospital should be renamed Clinton and Area Hospital. '1 H. Mit 11 Bayfield. Blaring radios, debris distrub new residents Dear Editor: We chose to more to Clinton last autumn. Among the reasons we settled here was the desire for peace and quiet. After a lifetime spent in the biggest and dirtiest cities in On- tario (Toronto and Hamilton), Clinton has been, literally, a breath of fresh air. The wonderful people we've met here are equal- ly refreshing. We are horrified to discover, now that the fine weather is here, that we live on the "cruising route." Weekends, from noon un- til the wee hours of the morning 'a constant parade of cars, trucks and motorcycles drive by our home, radios blaring, leaving chip bags, pop cans, liquor bottles and ex- fInn Marejko Behind the name Have you ever wondered how names for specific items were picked? For example, why did they selected the word "wheel" for a wheel, or why did they decide to call paper "pa'per"? Why did they think the word "car" would be appropriate for a car? And why did they call potatoes, "potatoes?" Then there are brand names that have been used as the generic term. When so- meone wants a quick cure for their headache, they ask for an Aspirin, not a Tylenol. And when someone asks to borrow. a facial tissue, they ask for a Kleenex oppos- ed to a Scotties. Flipping through a special section in a Reader's Digest, I found it interesting to read that a Kleenex was not initially produc- ed to pamper one's nose. It was made to remove cold -cream. Starting at the beginning of the Kleenex history, we find that in 1872, John A. Kimberly, a flour mill operator in Neenah, Wisc., Charles B. Clark, a Civil War veteran, and two other investors founded a pulp and paper company later named haost 1n their wake. We're saddened, and surprised that peo- ple can be so inconsiderate. it's not pleasant for us to spend time outside, or even to have the doors and windows open while the same mindless people drive by again and again, making us worry about the safety of children playing outdoors. Clinton may not be the most exciting place in the world to these people, but surely they can find something better to do with their time rather than burn gas and make a neighbourhood miserable.,. Kimberly-Clark In 1914, Kimberly-Clark's chemists developed a product called Cellucotton, which was more absorbent than cotton, This cellucotton was in demand as a surgical dressing in wartime hospitals and as a gas mask filter. Ten years later, an extra -absorbent ver- sion was made and carried the name of Kleenex tissues. On their box, the tissues were labelled as sanitary cold -cream remover and were endorsed by stars such as Helen Hayes and Gertrude Lawrence. It wasn't until a full five years later that the tissue producers realized that the con- sumers were using the product as a han- dkerchief instead of its intended purpose. It was at this time Kimberly-Clark, now the largest facial tissue producer in the world, began to advertise their item as a disposable hanky, using the slogan, "Don't put a cold in your pocket." While not all products become so popular that their name is used to describe similar products made by their competitors, there are those that catch the public's eye, and tastebuus, inure su uian mei a. Using myself as an example, I will only eat a certain brand of pickles and when it comes to ketchup, it has to be Heinz. The story of H.J. Heinz shows a youngster with a lot of ¢rive and ambition. At the tender age of eight, Henry John Heinz began selling his mother's horseradish to neighbors. When he turned 25, he and a friend sold horseradish that was grown in a backyard plot, and in five years, H.J. Heinz Company became one of the largest condi- ment producers in America. A factory was not established in Canada until 1909 when Leamington, on the north shore of Lake Erie, was selected. One year later, the first ketchup ever made in Canada was produced, using tomatoes grown by 200 local farmers. Today, approximately 1,200 farmers in southwestern Ontario supply the company with tomatoes. I've often thought it would be nice to in- vent something that would bring me world wide recognition, not be mention lots of money. I just have one problem, anything I think of has already been invented. Sincerely Leslye Glover and Paul Stackhouse 5 years ago March 24, 1982 Raceway Plans Off And Running - Barr- ing any hitches, there will be regular harness racing meets at the Clinton Raceway this summer. The Clinton Kinsmen, who established and have operated the raceway for the past 12 seasons, had said they didn't wish to run the track again following financial loss and lack of interest. An emergency meeting was held last Wednesday in Clinton and a steer- ing committee of interested businessmen, horsemen, and local citizens was formed and they will look into running the raceway as a town project. Atoms WOAA Champs - The Clinton Atoms have won the Western Ontario Athletic Association "CC" crown this year by sweeping the best -of -five series three games straight over Durham. They now go on to the grand championship in Durham this Saturday. Clintorxwon the championship last Sunday over Durham by way of a convincing 5-1 decision. Bayfield Firemen's Wives Join - On April 6 the newly formed Firettes will be sponsor- ing a card party in the municipal building. Starting at 1 p.m., the afternoon will feature euchre and bridge, followed by dessert and tea around 4 p.m. The Firettes are a very new club in the village consisting presently of wives of firemen. le years ago March 24, 1977 Fire Guts Blake's Welding - Fire last Mon- day afternoon caused an estimated $25,000 damage to Blake's Welding and Machine Shop on King Street in Clinton, next to the post office. The fire, which broke out at 2 p.m., was caused by sparks from a welding torch ig- niting gasoline leaking from a truck that was in the shop getting a trailer hitch on. Native Names Ball Club - Clinton native Norman Elliott, of Toronto, will be sitting in one of two first-class stadium seats when the Toronto Blue Jays play the New York Yankees in a double header, June 28. . - Elliott won the two free seats after his suggestion was chosen in the contest to name Toronto's new baseball team, last in- ly. He was not alone however, sharing one honor with 154 other winners. Not Puppet Of NDP Says Hill - In a swer to charges that he is a New Democrat. Par- ty puppet, being used to attract the rural vote in Ontario, Gordon Hill of Varna has on- ly one thing to say: "Nobody forced me into making this decision (to run for the NDP party in Middlesex riding in the next election). "I gave the matter a lot of thought, and after talking with a number of friends in- volved in the rural field and others that are not, made my decision." 25 years ago March 29, 1962 Mel Graham New Stanley Clerk - Reeve Harvey Coleman said Tuesday night coun- cillor Mel Graham has been appointed clerk -treasurer of Stanley Township. He will assume his duties at the next council meeting, April 4. Mrs. Harold Elliott, the former clerk - treasurer submitted her resignation at the last council meeting but said she would stay on until a new person was appointed. False Alarm At Bayfield; Fire Was On Purpose - Firemen answered a call from L. Bannister to a fire at Wilfred Heard's place Monday afternoon. They found it a false alarm and not the first grass fire of the season. "Pete" Heard had been burning rubbish and cleaning up at the back of his property. He was astounded when the fire department arrived. Bannister, at the corner, had thought it was spreading out of control, as there was considerable smoke. Clinton And Huron Liberal Party Rallies Here - A meeting of Clinton Liberal Associa- tion is being planned for tomorrow night, March 30 in the town hall to elect delegates to the Huron riding nominating convention chairman E.B. Menzies has announced. Two delegates and two alternates from each poll will be elected, as well as officers for the Clinton association. 50 years ago March 25, 1937 Unasual Tombstone - The other day Mr. Grant, who conducts the tombstone business in town, showed us a stone he had just com- pleted, which is 'to be.placed in the Clinton Cemetery at the grave of Ing Hong, who died on February 8, 1937. With the exception of the words, "Hong ing, 1937," the lettering is done in Chinese characters, telling the district in China from which he came, and the date of birth, and the date of death. New Stamps - The Canadian post office has announced that issuance of the new King George Vi stamps will begin April 1. There will be three stamps bearing the likeness of His Majesty, a one -cent green, a two -cent brown, and a three -cent red. The design shows His Majesty in business suit and full faced. Discuss Reforestation - At a convention of road superintendents held in the Middlesex County buildings on Tuesday, the constant trimming of roadside trees to clear overhead wires was scored by Mr. Charles Talbot, Middlesex County engineer.. This practice, he believes, is rapidly leading to the destruction of our roadside trees, stating that the constant trimming is literally cutting out their hearts, 75 years ago March 28, 1912 A Perfect System Pays - The town of Seaforth has a good insurance rating as the result of a fire alarm system some time ago installed and very highly spoken of. It has so speeded up the brigade that it has beaten all previous runs. The system was installed by Messrs. Forbes, sons of Mr. Arthur Forbes, Clinton. Lot To Improve - Mr. Wm. Routledge has bought what has been known as the Steep property en North street, of which he has been a tenant for some time. He purposes improving it and when the carpenters, painters and William himself have finished the taslfs allotted them the residence will be hardly recognizable, Citizen Routledge is going to have a nice property, without a doubt. A Make Pretty Campaign - Now that the spring is almost here, at least it is due to ar- rive, it is time for the -members of the Hor- ticultural Society and every householder in town to begin to carry out whatever plans have been made for a campaign of town beautification. And if no definite plans have been made it is high time to formulate some. If there is but a concerted effort along this line in a very few'years Clinton will b'e the pride of Western Ontario.