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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-09-02, Page 12Page 12--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1987 Canadian society is changing and the im- pact of the change will have major ramifica- tions at all social, political and ec�,pnomic levels. Canadians are living longer and the .birth rate continues to decline creating a population with a growing percentage of older people. In 1981, the elderly ( persons aged 65 years or older) made up 10 per- cent of the country's population. In just 40 years, projections indicate that this group will double to almost 20 percent and that the average age of the Canadian society will also continue to climb. In political terms, this means a major shift in thinking, especially in the areas of social policy and programs. The elderly cur- rently represent almost 14 percent of eligi- ble voters and are among the most active in exercising that franchise. They are also beginning to exert an influencial lobbying force. In 1986, senior citizens' groups: were successful in forcing the federal govern- ment to reverse its policy of de -indexing the Canada pension. As the number of senior citizens continues to grow, they will exert an even more significant influence on political parties, at all government levels. Issues like mandatory retirement, and assistance for those on fixed incomes, will become govern- ment priorities, as will health care and dy- ing with dignity. 4 The impact of an aging society,however, is not limited to political considerations. Currently, the elderly represent an income market in excess of $20 -billion, more than 10 percent of all incomes in Canada. As this figure climbs, manufacturers and major retailers can be expected to orient more and more of their marketing direction towards capturing a share of this market. Nowhere will there be a more dramatic change than in the area of health care services for the elderly. The need for more health care will in- crease at an even more rapid rate than the elderly themselves. Already underserviced, it is expected that health care services specifically oriented to the elderly will in- crease by 50 percent in less than 15 years. They will use over 50 percent of general Youth and hospital beds, 75 percent of long term hospital beds, 35 percent of psychiatric beds and 40 percent of the country's total health care budget. Meeting the need will take a concerted effort at all levels of government and a major change in the way society thinks of the elderly. Too long ignored, the elderly are a growing segment of Canada's population, with special needs and unique perspectives. For a long time the emphasis in Canada has :,een on the young. Politically, socially and economically our society has been dominated by a concept of youth. But, within 40 years, that focus, indeed the very nature of our population, will radically change. For the first time in our history the majority of Canadians will be over 35 years old and our society will not only reflect that change but will be forced to deal with the unique challenges it creates. driving risks link Every week newspapers carry the distur- bing results of yet another car accident in- volving teenagers. University of Guelph psychology professor Michael Matthews is NOTICE TO ALL BEAN FARMERS Due to an oversight, the W.G. Thompson Plant in Seaforth, was not included in the Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board's list of approved dealers that was recently moiled. This notice is to inform all producers of white beans that the W.G. Thompson Plant in Seaforth is an approved White Bean dealer on the On- tario Bean Producers Marketing Board and is available to receive beans immediately. 'etade 4 etie4 • , EVENING CLASSES: PART-TIME AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CONESTOGA COLLEGE - CLINTON CAMPUS P.O. Box 160 Clinton, Ontario NOM 1L0 (519) 482-3458 FALL 1987 - \1,,.1 1,1111,1•, I11'r;l,i (III• vv.(.ckti ul S ptcnil)cr 1.1 ,Inti September '21 REGISTER EARLY! PROGRAM / COURSE DAY (S) FEE Monday through Thursday 7:00 to 10:00 1merican Society For \\,•,II1, .,1 is yl 'Il p.m. p.m. r AFTERNOON CLASSES l Monday and Wednesday 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. •First Class FREE •Custom Work & Firing •Over 300 Different Pieces of Greenware, Bisque & Finished Products •Certified Duncan Teacher FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL SUE 482-5212 (482-7932) ment priorities, as will health care and dy- ing with dignity. 4 The impact of an aging society,however, is not limited to political considerations. Currently, the elderly represent an income market in excess of $20 -billion, more than 10 percent of all incomes in Canada. As this figure climbs, manufacturers and major retailers can be expected to orient more and more of their marketing direction towards capturing a share of this market. Nowhere will there be a more dramatic change than in the area of health care services for the elderly. The need for more health care will in- crease at an even more rapid rate than the elderly themselves. Already underserviced, it is expected that health care services specifically oriented to the elderly will in- crease by 50 percent in less than 15 years. They will use over 50 percent of general Youth and hospital beds, 75 percent of long term hospital beds, 35 percent of psychiatric beds and 40 percent of the country's total health care budget. Meeting the need will take a concerted effort at all levels of government and a major change in the way society thinks of the elderly. Too long ignored, the elderly are a growing segment of Canada's population, with special needs and unique perspectives. For a long time the emphasis in Canada has :,een on the young. Politically, socially and economically our society has been dominated by a concept of youth. But, within 40 years, that focus, indeed the very nature of our population, will radically change. For the first time in our history the majority of Canadians will be over 35 years old and our society will not only reflect that change but will be forced to deal with the unique challenges it creates. driving risks link Every week newspapers carry the distur- bing results of yet another car accident in- volving teenagers. University of Guelph psychology professor Michael Matthews is NOTICE TO ALL BEAN FARMERS Due to an oversight, the W.G. Thompson Plant in Seaforth, was not included in the Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board's list of approved dealers that was recently moiled. This notice is to inform all producers of white beans that the W.G. Thompson Plant in Seaforth is an approved White Bean dealer on the On- tario Bean Producers Marketing Board and is available to receive beans immediately. trying to discover why the accident rate is so high for this age group and what can be done to improve the situation. The psychologist believes that the tendency of young drivers to take greater risks may be the most important factor. According to published, mileage - adjusted, accident statistics, young men and senior citizens are at the highest risk of traffic accidents. Women under 25 have less than half the mileage -adjusted accident rate of young men, and adults between 35 and 50 have the lowest rate of accidents. Research on the driving behavior of young males shows that they tend to speed more often, are involved in more rear -end colli- sions and approach traffic signals at higher speeds. They also tend to drive closer to the car ahead, pull into traffic with a shorter headway and underestimate stopping distances, Matthews says. Because their driving skills are not as well developed as more experienced drivers, they take longer to perceive and respond to potentially dangerous traffic situations. Although fac- tors such as the age of the car, the amount of night-time driving and alcohol consumption all influence accident rates, Matthews believes the most important factor may be the tendency of young drivers to take greater risks. People generally try to avoid risk when driving. They may, however, become less cautious becapse they don't see the risk and the potential consequences of a particular situation. In some cases, drivers are suffi- ciently motivated to take the risk, even though they appreciate the danger. Matthews' research concentrated on risk perception. Drivers in the 18 to 25, 35 to 50 and 65 and over age groups looked at videotapes showing a driver's eye view of a variety of potentially risky situations. A wet, two-lane highway at night, for exam- ple, or a front tire blowout on a sharp curve. The situations involved driving judgment, reflexes and vehicle handling skills. Partic- ipants were asked to estimate the risk of each situation Ar -themselves and their peers and to rate their own and their peers' ability in handling risky driving situations. Matthews found that younger male drivers not only see a much lower risk in certain potentially hazardous situations than older, more experienced drivers do, they also overestimate their own ability to cope with such situations. They see the situations as risky for their peers, but not for themselves because they believe they have the necessary skills and abilities to avoid accidents. Both the young males and the over 65 groups believe their ability to handle a car is as good as that of a driver of 35 to 50. Overconfidence may cause young drivers to underestimate the risks in some driving situations, says Matthews. "The distressing thing is that their perceptions are really the reverse of reality. The see their abilities high and risk low when the opposite is ac- tually true. Matthews has developed a questionnaire that attempts to assess how people view risk in various situations. Results demonstrate with a high degree of accuracy that involve- ment of college-age young people in traffic accidents or moving violations can be predicted from overall lifestyle risk orienta- tion and perception. At their August meeting, members of the Bluewater Creative Needle Club held a craft night with a mini -show on August 25. One of the many exhibitors present was Fran Simons, Manager of a Lewis Craft store in London. Here she shows some of her work to club president, Audrey Middleton. (David Emslie photo) 75 attend craft night in Goderich Township GODERICH TWP. - Holrresville Public School Auditorium buzzed with activity after a summer break when Bluewater Creative Needle held their regular monthly meeting on August 25. It was crafts and hobbies night as members, guests, and businesses exhibited wares while special guests ware Lewiscraft of London with Francis Simons, manager, as guest speaker. She showed several sim- ple projects and explained the availability of Lewiscraft and Supplies service for various crafts. Nora Keyes of Varna in- troduced Francis and Joyce Schenck, Seaforth thanked her on behalf of the group. Members exhibiting were Joyce Schenk, Seaforth knitted sweaters, Maxine Johnston, Goderich, Cabbage Patch Dolls. Frnma Cox, quilts; Eileen Staddon, with a demonstration on her knitting machine; Faye Oakes crafts and embroidered pic- tures; Isabel MacDonald, ceramics; Max- ine Pollock, Goderich, beadwork; Anne Gor- nall, painted sweatshirts; Ina Fisher specialty crafts and Marie Collins displayed her labor of love, a crocheted lace table cloth representing 300 hours of time. Wonnetta Holland displajed her Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus while Linda Postill showed one of her many talents - wheat weaving. Businesses that added that extra specialty to the evening were Mary Marsh Lingerie, Clinton, Ruth's Custom Crafts, Londesboro and Mary's Sewing Centre all showing the latest "looks" in fashion. Upwards of 75 people attended the meeting. Door prizes were donated by Ruth's Custom Crafts, Mary Marsh Lingerie, Don Middleton's Whitehall Farm, Isabel MacDonald Ceranlics, and were won by Donna Sowerby, Goderich, Shelley Merner, Clinton and Susan Dick Egmond- ville. Lewiscraft had secretly narked a lucky chair and Margaret Chapman won a $10 gift certificate, Audrey Middleton, President, iiscussed future plans with the group. The Wellesley Apple Butter Festival bus trip Saturday, September 26 which is open to anyone wan- ting to go. The Stratford Festival bus trip Sunday, Oct. 18 to see Cabaret still has 15 seats left for sale and are availaole up until September 15th. Members and friends were invited to par- ticipate in the creative needle yard sale on August 29 at Whitehall Farm. The Silks and Satins Seminar with Hazel Boyd Hooey, Oc- tober 13 or October 14 at the Ramada Inn London was also noted. Five new members joined the club mak- ing a grand total of 46 members. The August newsletter was available .to the members. In it are instructions fcr mak- ing a rainy day poncho. A sample poncho was available at the meeting to ilLstrate this quick project you could make for children going back to school. The next meeting will be the fourth Tues- day of the month, September 2: when Audrey Stevens of Special Sewing Services. London will be speaking on Sewing Pro- blems and custom made dress form;. Square dancing is a national as well as an international form of recreation or it can be referred to as 'friendship set to music.” Once the basic moN,ements have been mastered, square dancers can and do pro- ceed to dance in all corners of the world. The music and the calls are universal. A week in mid-September is designated as "Square Dance Week", a time when clubs are asked to encourage future dancers to join the square dance movement. Square dancing in this area has been ac- tive for over 25 years. The Clinton Wheel N Dealers, a club that has dancers from Goderich, Clinton, Auburn, Bayfield. Befgrave and suri ouncling areas (lances at the Clinton Public School every Wednesday evening from October until the end of May. The dancers from this club parti:ipate in parades, fairs, demonstrations, etcetera, whenever called upon. They are avid travellers attending dancing weekends, con- ventions or tours abroad. Square dancing is everywhere for interested people. A beginners night on Thursday, Sept. 10 is being held for interested future dancers at Clinton Public School with professional square dance caller I,es Greenwood of Parkhill The evening will be infr„tnalilve and fun as well as free. OPEN h' ,: HOURS INCLUDING SELF -SERVE GAS BAR with every purchase of gas 1i line you will receive a ticket which will enter you in a draw for 815.00, 810.00 or 55.00 worth of free gas. GAS DRAW WINNING NUMBERS DRAWN LAST FRIDAY, AUG. 28 1st Prize - 0544196 - 815. Gas 2nd Prize - 0544035 - 810. Gas 3rd Prize - 0544105 - 85. Gas Drop in to claim your prize! PART-TIME AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CONESTOGA COLLEGE - CLINTON CAMPUS P.O. 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The psychologist believes that the tendency of young drivers to take greater risks may be the most important factor. According to published, mileage - adjusted, accident statistics, young men and senior citizens are at the highest risk of traffic accidents. Women under 25 have less than half the mileage -adjusted accident rate of young men, and adults between 35 and 50 have the lowest rate of accidents. Research on the driving behavior of young males shows that they tend to speed more often, are involved in more rear -end colli- sions and approach traffic signals at higher speeds. They also tend to drive closer to the car ahead, pull into traffic with a shorter headway and underestimate stopping distances, Matthews says. Because their driving skills are not as well developed as more experienced drivers, they take longer to perceive and respond to potentially dangerous traffic situations. Although fac- tors such as the age of the car, the amount of night-time driving and alcohol consumption all influence accident rates, Matthews believes the most important factor may be the tendency of young drivers to take greater risks. People generally try to avoid risk when driving. They may, however, become less cautious becapse they don't see the risk and the potential consequences of a particular situation. In some cases, drivers are suffi- ciently motivated to take the risk, even though they appreciate the danger. Matthews' research concentrated on risk perception. Drivers in the 18 to 25, 35 to 50 and 65 and over age groups looked at videotapes showing a driver's eye view of a variety of potentially risky situations. A wet, two-lane highway at night, for exam- ple, or a front tire blowout on a sharp curve. The situations involved driving judgment, reflexes and vehicle handling skills. Partic- ipants were asked to estimate the risk of each situation Ar -themselves and their peers and to rate their own and their peers' ability in handling risky driving situations. Matthews found that younger male drivers not only see a much lower risk in certain potentially hazardous situations than older, more experienced drivers do, they also overestimate their own ability to cope with such situations. They see the situations as risky for their peers, but not for themselves because they believe they have the necessary skills and abilities to avoid accidents. Both the young males and the over 65 groups believe their ability to handle a car is as good as that of a driver of 35 to 50. Overconfidence may cause young drivers to underestimate the risks in some driving situations, says Matthews. "The distressing thing is that their perceptions are really the reverse of reality. The see their abilities high and risk low when the opposite is ac- tually true. Matthews has developed a questionnaire that attempts to assess how people view risk in various situations. Results demonstrate with a high degree of accuracy that involve- ment of college-age young people in traffic accidents or moving violations can be predicted from overall lifestyle risk orienta- tion and perception. At their August meeting, members of the Bluewater Creative Needle Club held a craft night with a mini -show on August 25. One of the many exhibitors present was Fran Simons, Manager of a Lewis Craft store in London. Here she shows some of her work to club president, Audrey Middleton. (David Emslie photo) 75 attend craft night in Goderich Township GODERICH TWP. - Holrresville Public School Auditorium buzzed with activity after a summer break when Bluewater Creative Needle held their regular monthly meeting on August 25. It was crafts and hobbies night as members, guests, and businesses exhibited wares while special guests ware Lewiscraft of London with Francis Simons, manager, as guest speaker. She showed several sim- ple projects and explained the availability of Lewiscraft and Supplies service for various crafts. Nora Keyes of Varna in- troduced Francis and Joyce Schenck, Seaforth thanked her on behalf of the group. Members exhibiting were Joyce Schenk, Seaforth knitted sweaters, Maxine Johnston, Goderich, Cabbage Patch Dolls. Frnma Cox, quilts; Eileen Staddon, with a demonstration on her knitting machine; Faye Oakes crafts and embroidered pic- tures; Isabel MacDonald, ceramics; Max- ine Pollock, Goderich, beadwork; Anne Gor- nall, painted sweatshirts; Ina Fisher specialty crafts and Marie Collins displayed her labor of love, a crocheted lace table cloth representing 300 hours of time. Wonnetta Holland displajed her Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus while Linda Postill showed one of her many talents - wheat weaving. Businesses that added that extra specialty to the evening were Mary Marsh Lingerie, Clinton, Ruth's Custom Crafts, Londesboro and Mary's Sewing Centre all showing the latest "looks" in fashion. Upwards of 75 people attended the meeting. Door prizes were donated by Ruth's Custom Crafts, Mary Marsh Lingerie, Don Middleton's Whitehall Farm, Isabel MacDonald Ceranlics, and were won by Donna Sowerby, Goderich, Shelley Merner, Clinton and Susan Dick Egmond- ville. Lewiscraft had secretly narked a lucky chair and Margaret Chapman won a $10 gift certificate, Audrey Middleton, President, iiscussed future plans with the group. The Wellesley Apple Butter Festival bus trip Saturday, September 26 which is open to anyone wan- ting to go. The Stratford Festival bus trip Sunday, Oct. 18 to see Cabaret still has 15 seats left for sale and are availaole up until September 15th. Members and friends were invited to par- ticipate in the creative needle yard sale on August 29 at Whitehall Farm. The Silks and Satins Seminar with Hazel Boyd Hooey, Oc- tober 13 or October 14 at the Ramada Inn London was also noted. Five new members joined the club mak- ing a grand total of 46 members. The August newsletter was available .to the members. In it are instructions fcr mak- ing a rainy day poncho. A sample poncho was available at the meeting to ilLstrate this quick project you could make for children going back to school. The next meeting will be the fourth Tues- day of the month, September 2: when Audrey Stevens of Special Sewing Services. London will be speaking on Sewing Pro- blems and custom made dress form;. Square dancing is a national as well as an international form of recreation or it can be referred to as 'friendship set to music.” Once the basic moN,ements have been mastered, square dancers can and do pro- ceed to dance in all corners of the world. The music and the calls are universal. A week in mid-September is designated as "Square Dance Week", a time when clubs are asked to encourage future dancers to join the square dance movement. Square dancing in this area has been ac- tive for over 25 years. The Clinton Wheel N Dealers, a club that has dancers from Goderich, Clinton, Auburn, Bayfield. Befgrave and suri ouncling areas (lances at the Clinton Public School every Wednesday evening from October until the end of May. The dancers from this club parti:ipate in parades, fairs, demonstrations, etcetera, whenever called upon. They are avid travellers attending dancing weekends, con- ventions or tours abroad. Square dancing is everywhere for interested people. A beginners night on Thursday, Sept. 10 is being held for interested future dancers at Clinton Public School with professional square dance caller I,es Greenwood of Parkhill The evening will be infr„tnalilve and fun as well as free. OPEN h' ,: HOURS INCLUDING SELF -SERVE GAS BAR with every purchase of gas 1i line you will receive a ticket which will enter you in a draw for 815.00, 810.00 or 55.00 worth of free gas. GAS DRAW WINNING NUMBERS DRAWN LAST FRIDAY, AUG. 28 1st Prize - 0544196 - 815. Gas 2nd Prize - 0544035 - 810. Gas 3rd Prize - 0544105 - 85. Gas Drop in to claim your prize!