HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-04-15, Page 3Chapter surpasses
By David Emslie
CLINTON - The Huron County Chapter of
the Heart and Stroke Foundation has sur-
passed their $53,000 collection goal for 1987.
This announcement was made during the
foundation's second annual post campaign
review meeting, held in Clinton on April 8.
According to the county's campaign
chairman, Barney Goldsmith, they didn't
find out until the beginning of last week that
they had realized their objective.
It's something you can be proud of," he
told the gathered group of chairpeople and
canvass captains.
Last year the foundation set a goal of
$45,000 and were $4,000 over the mark with
the $49,524.94 they raised. Although they did
not surpass their mark in such a grand style
this year, they did raise $53,171.27.
This is a considerable raise as they
thought originally to set their goal at $50,000
before raising their sights by $3,000.
Of the money raised, $4,115.83 came from
the Town of Clinton, a drop of $170.49 from
last year's figure of $4,286.32. Exeter had
one of the best collections, raising $6,033.85,
up $628.26' from the 1986 total of $5,405:59.
Although Goderich's totals dropped by
$28.40 from $8,827.59 to $8,799.47, they still
6'raised the highest amount for the county.
The largest rise in funds came from
Seaforth as $2,206.34 was gathered:an in-
crease of $988.84 over last year's totals of
$1,217.50. Wingham also had a large increase
of $846.78 from $662.22 to $1,509.
In the villages, Auburn had a $448 rise
from $527 to $975 while Bayfield collected
$1,387.64, up $410.14 from the previous
year's figure of $977.50. In Blyth the figures
weren't so positive as their totals fell from
$1,546 to $1,269.25, a drop of $276.75. Hensall
experienced an increase of $104.88, I'rom
$863.37 to $968.25, while Holmesville raised.
$238, an increase of $78 from $160 in 1986.
The townships were also responsible for
some large collections as Goderich
Township raised $2,977.50, a $129.50 rise
from $2,848 in 1986. An $825.75 fall took place
in Hullett Township as they raised $940,
compared to last year's figure of $1,765.75.
In Stanley Township there was a $149.65 •
drop from $1,688.65 to $1,539 while there was
an increase of $24.63 in Tuckersmith
Township from $1,404.77 to $1,429.40.
"•I think in general that most areas have
done well. I foresaw some areas that would
have problems. Some areas have a whole
flock of new canvassers and new captains;
it takes awhile to get going," Mr. Goldsmith
said.
He discussed a few areas he was par-
ticularly pleased with, such as Exeter. He
noted they do a great job every year, and
were able to show returns of $1.58 per capita
this year. "That shows us there's a lot of
work to be dime in Huron County," he said.
A different system of collecting funds was
used in Seaforth this year, as the canvassing
normally carried out predominantly by high
school classes was stopped and a mail drop
was used instead.
A heart and stroke brochure along with a
letter were delivered to each household, and
the net result were returns of over $2,000, an
average of over $2 per home.
Mr. Goldsmith explained that he would
like to see this mut!..I in use for a second
year before passing judgement on it as he
wasn't sure whether it was just a one year
performance, or the sign of an effective
method of collection.
The Town of Wingham was the third area
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53,000 goal
During the post campaign review meeting of the Huron County Chapter of the Heart and
Stoke Foundation, held in Clinton on April 8, it was announced the foundation surpassed
their $53,000 collection goal. Present at the meeting to hear the good news were the
chairpersons for the various coverage areas and some of their captains. Pictured above,
in the front row (left) are: Walter McClure, chairperson for the Townships of McKillop,
Hullett, Morris and Grey, and the Villages of Brussels and Blyth; Verna Kane, chairper-
son for Goderich; Barney Goldsmith, campaign chairman for the county. In the back,
from the left, are: Lois Armstrong, chairperson for Exeter; Phyllis McMichael,
chairperson for the Townships of Howick and Turnberry; Margaret Cook, chairperson
for the Village of Centralia, and Stephen, Usborne and Hay Townships; Nieo Peters,
chairperson of Tuckersmith, Stanley and Goderich Townships and the Village of
Bayfield. I David Emslie photo) '
he was pleased with. In 1986 Wingham
gathered $662 and the year before it was
about the same. However, fhis year a large
group of canvassers was gathered and a
three night canvassing blitz took place that
gather $1,289. On top of this amount are
many commitments for funds from the high
school and public school that will come in
through pledges.
"Considering the population of Wingham,
that's a pretty fat turnaround. I'm certainly
happy to see that change," he said.
While he was happy with the way collec-
tions went, Mr. Goldsmith said there is still
something that bothers hirn, and that is just
how serious heart and stroke troubles are.
"It is still the number one killer. There is
still very, very heavy incidence of it."
He added that while great strides have
been made in technology, there is still a long
way to go.
People are always saying the foundation
is forever asking for money, and the reason
they are asking for money is because they
are fighting for a great cause, he explained.
He told the group that they can convince
people to contF„ibute if they have a cause.
"I think when you make collections for a
very valuable cause, you should be
spirited," he said. "You should raise your
sights and the sights of the people you work
with. Look up."
There were others at the meeting that
echoed Mr. Goldsmith's enthusiasm for the
foundation. One was the co-ordinator for the
Huron County Chapter, Joan Van den
Broeck.
She said she feels her worst sense of loss
in the fact that she can't meet with all the
people that .are out working for the cause
and give them her thanks.
"Without you, there would be nothing, ab-
solutely nothing. You are the important peo-
ple in the foundation," she stated.
The regional manager, Jane Vincent, also
had some good things to say about Huron
County.
"I would like to thank the Huron County
Chapter, there are a lot of excellent things
that come out of the chapter. You come up
with some super ideas. Please keep the
ideas coming, you're worth listening to,"
she told the group.
Overall, she noted that things are looking
good for the foundation this year, and that
while some chapters need a push, many like
Huron County are doing very well.
The President of the Huron County
Branch, Stan Connelly, concluded the
meeting.
"In leaving here tonight, none of us are
untouched by the sorrow of heart disease; at
the same time, each of us in this area are
making it better for research develop-
ment." He added that through their efforts,
"Someone close to us will be living a bit
longer."
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1987—Page 3
SherlockManning gets
"David and Goliath" triumph
Canada's only remaining piano manufac-
turer has won a landmark victory in the
Tariff Board of Canada's recommendation
to disallow South Korea's General Preferen-
tial Tariff (GPT) status on imported pianos.
The manufacturers of Sherlock -Manning,
made by Draper Brothers acid Reid of Clin-
ton and Lesage Pianos, produced by Inter -
piano Ltee in Ste. Therese, Quebec, petition-
ed the Board. late last year as they felt GPT
status would give South Korea an unfair
advantage.
In a press release from Piano Sales Cor-
poration last December, they noted that the
tariff resulted in a $200 price break at the
retail level.
"This price difference, coupled with the
state-of-the-art mass production facilities,
low labor costs, extensive South Korean
government subsidies and the support of
trading houses such as Hyundai, resulted in
a 73 per cent Korean import increase in 1985
alone," the press release stated.
And in the brief which was presented at a
hearing on December 9, Canadian manufac-
turers further expressed their view by
noting, "When it comes to piano manufac-
turing, Canada is the developing nation, not
South Korea."
On April 1, a recommendation to have the
South Korean status for pianos changed to
that of Most Favored Nation instead of GPT
means• a change of the tariff rate from 7.5
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"We felt the GPT status South Korea had,
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marketplace. And I guess we proved our
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Draper Brothers and Reid Ltd. is a
century -old company with manufacturing
facilities in Clinton and sales and manage-
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was a family operation.
Under new management, the company
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The Minister of State for Finance,
Thomas Hockin, has invited interested par-
ties to make their views known on the
Board's conclusion and recommendations
as soon as possible.
Town okays payments
CLINTON - At'council's first meeting of
the month, payments to the County of
Huron and the Huron County Board of
Education were approved.
This year, Clinton's portion of the county
budget rose by approximately 10.9 per
cent, bringing the payment to $156,056.
The total payment to the Huron County
Board of Education is $597,167. Breaking
this amount down, $349;394 will go towards
elementary and the trainably retarded.
This figure is up from last year's figure of
$328,824. .
The secondary school portion has gone
down $17,821, bringing this year's total to
$247,771.
Buffinga objects to salary
CLINTON - In a story printed last week,
"New employee hired at municipal office,"
the fact tnAt one councillor opposed the hir-
ing was Pr4tted.
Councillor Case Buffinga opposed the hir-
ing of a junior accounting clerk because of
the salary offered.
"I think they're paying too much money,"
he said. "The salary for someone working
eight to 12 years is about $15,000 and we're
starting at that."
Councillor Buffinga also commented that
the figures he was using were from the
private sector.
4 -Hers learn survival skills
By Jena Jcwitt
CLINTON - Surviving with style is the title
of the project for Clinton III 4-H Club. Ftlron
da Wright is president, Ruthann White is
vice-president and Angela Reid is secretary
of this club. The leaders are JoAnn Walker
and Chrystal Jewitt.
Activities of this club include staying safe,
simple home repairs, meal planning, mak-
ing decisions, wise buying, clothing care,
housekeeping, transportation and travel.
Last Wednesday members visited Ellison
Travel for a look at the tourism business.
John Anderson was the host.
The last meeting will be held on April 18 at
Walker's. Achievement night will be held
May 6 at St. Joseph's School.
Believe it...
The obstetrical delivery rate at Clinton Public Hospital has
tripled in five short years, from 62 deliveries in 1979-80 to an
anticipated more than 170 births in 1987. Projections range up -
wars of over 200 deliveries by 1990.
Support the fund raising effort to build a new obstetrical ad-
dition at Clinton Public Hospital.
The hospital has the medical expertise, it has the demand
for the service. It needs money to replace outdated, overcrowded
facilities.
Canvassers will be calling on your home during the week of
April 27 to May 3.
Clinton Public Hospital is building for a better future ... we
need your help.
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