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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-10-21, Page 4J. Page 4 —CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1987 The Clinton News -Record Is published each Wednesday at P.O. 8108 99, Clinton, Ontario. Canada, NOM 11.0. Tel.: 112-3113. Subscription Rate: Canada •/21.00 Sr. Citizen • 110.00 per year U.S.A. foreign 110.00 per year It Is registered os second class mail by the post office under the permit number 0817. The News -Record Incorporoted In 1924, the Huron News -Record, founded in 1881, and Tho Clin- ton News Era, founded In 1663. Total press runs 3,700. Incorporating ( THE BLYTH STANDARD C r ANNE CHISHOLM - Editor FREDA McLEOD - Office Manager SHELLEY McPHEE-HAIST -Reporter DAVID EMSLIE - Reporter GAYLE KING - Advertising SANDRA BELL - Circulation/Classified GARY HAIST - General Manager CCEUq MEMBER MEMBER BLUE 111880 AWARD A W AAD 1987 Display advertising rates available on request. Ask for Rate Card No. 15 effective Oc- tober 1,1901. Homemakers can make a difference This week is Huron County Town and Country Homemakers' week. A seven day period set aside to pay tribute to a group of people who devote a good portion of their time helping the elderly live a more comfortable life. Bev Brown, co-ordinator of home support programs with the Town and Country Homemakers, explained that the Homemakers was established 10 years ago in an effort to enable the elderly to remain at home longer. At the fall rally for area seniors in Holmesville last week, she told the 175 seniors who were representing 16 groups, that the Homemakers now have 200 people who are "caring people and will provide understanding, support and security." These workers see approximately 560 clients per week. Thanks to services like Town and Country Homemakers, the age of those entering old age homes has risen from 76 to approximately 84. As well as helping the elderly do those tasks which have become to difficult for theifn, the Homemakers also assist with babies and children. Another facet of Town and Country Homemakers is a handyman service. This service will provide a person with someone who will put your storm windows on for you or clean out your eavcstrough. • Other services include heavy house cleaners who will look after those projects which are too difficult and a means of transportation to take those who cannot drive from one place to another. As Ms. Brown explained, no one need fear these people coming into their home or getting into the car with them as they are all screened before being hired. Another program which has.proved successful in places such as Bayfield, is Meals On Wheels. This program provides a home cooked meal at the community centre. During the winter, four restaurants have agreed to host the event. These are only a few of the programs offered by the Huron Country Town and Homemakers. All of their programs are vital to the elderly who want to stay in their home as long as possible, especially if relatives are not readily available to assist. As the saying goes, "You don't get something for nothing" and a fee is charged for these services. For more information, contact the Huron County Town and Country Homemakers. By Anne Chisholm Camper says thanks to the special leaders Dear Editor: I'd just like to take a few minutes to tell you about some very special people who live in our community. David and Donna Woodall, Art Steed and ,Janie Gattinger, Gary Haist and Shelley McPhee-Haist, Laurel Lavis and Al and Bernice ,Jewson should be commended for ;ictow ;Is morns and dads to 28 teens for a weekend retreat. The Ontario Street United Church Youth Groups got together for a weekend full of fun. I'd like to thank Donna and David for their lenience on the curfew, but more for their organization of the weekend. Thanks to .lame tor the "Seventeen" magazine, and Art for the good morning kiss, but more for the help. guidance and comfort. Thanks to Shelley for being such a special "secret pal" and to Gary for being a tease and for adding to the fun with his sense of humor. Thanks to Laurel for not letting rile be the only one con- fused when trying to add actions to a song I've never even heard before. Thanks to Bernice and Al for their "better-than-canmp- LQttQrs camp -food". 'Thanks to all for their love and hugs. These people should be given an extra pat on the back, for the 28 teens formed very strong relationships with each and every one of them, which was the theme of the weekend. I became very close to these people, and I thought they should be recognized for the special people that they are. Thanks a lot guys' Sincerely, Lori .Jewitt. Coverage good but reader wants more on winner's home Dear Editor: As a resident of the Clinton retirement home. I must congratulate you and your staff on your coverage of Mrs. Rose Welch on her Big Day. We were all very happy and excited for her that morning at the Home but after reading the article I must say, I was hoping there would be equal coverage for the Home and Isabel Brezinski, who without her, where would Rose, myself and others be. After all is said and done, it is she that deserves a lot of credit for making us very happy and content, well looked after, well fed and cozy here at the Retirement Home. If one takes a good look at the picture one must wonder. Who made Rose look so love- ly? Naturally Isabel and her help - bathing, dressing. hair done, even to Rose's makeup and no one can say Rose didn't look 100 per cent because at 93, I hope I can look and be as happy as Rose is. The woman is deaf, but a very good lip reader. I know and realize Rose deserved her honor but again, I still maintain that Isabel Brezinski should have received recognition for her hard work, patience and understanding. I must say also that if we I the elderly had more places and people like Isabel, we wouldn't have any worries about living in retirement homes. Nursing homes for us would be unheard of in the future. Grant you, the Shriners do marvelous work in their organization and should be congratulated also. The old saying "Money can't buy Happiness" and we all have that here at the Retirement Horne. Sincerely, Mrs. Catharine Boughton, Resident of Clinton Retirement Home, Managed by Isabel Brezinski, A friend to all and a wonderful person. Pottery group campaign to save old Bayfied Town Hall Dear Editor: Fourteen sad people met on October 19 at the Burch's home in Bayfield to mourn the loss of their pottery room in the old town hall. The eulogy included a review of the many happy productive hours learning the craft. Those who benefitted ranged from ages of eight to 80, and came from as far away as Brazil and Switzerland. What will happen to the huge historic range that warmed our backs, we asked, the shelves constructea especially tor uur wares. Perhaps, we decided, this doesn't have to be a wake, so we decided to commit ourselves to donate $200 to begin a cam- paign to save the old town hall. Our motives are not altruistic, we just love the place. President Doris Reddoch Leda McAlister, member Board of directors, Back to work "The honeymoon's over, is it?" That's a question I've been asked a lot lately and I'm not quite sure how to reply to it so I answer politely, "The holidays are over, not the honeymoon." The dictionary has three meanings for the word honeymoon. 1. the holiday spent together by a newly married couple. Yes, that part is over. But definitions two and three still apply: 2. the initial period of marriage. 3. the initial period of any new agreement, arrangement, etc. when things are harmonious and peaceful. Another question that keeps coming up is, "How's married life treating you?" i've thought about stringing them along for awhile, talking about how bad this mar- riage business is and how I wish I'd never gone through with it. However, people may take me seriously and that's how rumors start. Then I thought about telling them how great it is, but they'd. probably bring me back to earth with some comment like, "Just wait. Things will change." So, I simp- ly reply, "So far, so good." This doesn't mean that I have any doubts about our mar- riage, but really, what type of answer do they want? But I guess being asked these questions is better than the comments, "There's the old married woman" or "Where's the ball and chain?" For those of you who read Shelley's col- umn a few weeks ago about the wedding, (by the way, she's still employed here), you'll remember her saying that both Cohn and I had a small case of bad nerves the night before, wondering why we just didn't elope. Well she was right, but I'm glad we didn't. Sure, it seems a lot of money to pay for a dress you're only going to wear once. Jure, it's a lot of work deciding who to invite and who not to and then sending out the invita- tions. And sure, the entire affair involves a lot of worry and expense, but it's a great feeling sharing one of the most important days of your life with your family, relatives and friends. Besides, how many large par- ties do you go to where you know just about everyone? I must admit that once midnight rolled around, I was dead tired. We both needed the time we took off to recuperate. But once we returned home, we had work to' do around the house and before we knew it, it was time to get back to our jobs. I've never taken two weeks off together, so getting back into the swing of things here took a day or two, but life's never dull at the paper so I'm in fine shape now. There's just one question I have, why did they choose the word "honeymoon" to describe a honeymoon? EARLY FILES 5 years ago October 20, 1982 Bluewater Centre To Be Phased Out - In- formation indicating the Bluewater Centre for the Developmentally Handicapped will be phased out in the near future was con- firmed by Social and Community Services Minister Frank Drea Monday. Huron -Middlesex MPP .Jack Riddell told the Signal -Star Monday that leaked govern- ment report, recommending that six centres for the developmentally handicapped across the province, be closed was correct. However, while much of the government report was termed to be factual, in that the centres would be phased out, the govern- ment has set no time limits on the project. -Museum Is Fire Trap - The present museum building is a fire trap and all the artifacts would be lost in the event of a fire members of Goderich Council were told by a joint committee of Huron County Council. The property committee of council met with the county's joint development and pro- perty committe September 27, to discuss the possibility of the county moving the Huron County Pioneer Museum to Vanastra. Election Fever - Nominations closed on October 18, and there are a variety of results and surprises in many municipalities in the Clinton News -Record readership area, in preparation for a November 8 election. Interest in the upcoming election is mixed in the municipalities in this area, ranging from enthusiasm to apathy, acclamation to full nomination lists. 10 years ago October 20, 1977 Rayfield Liquor Changes Defeated - Over 80 per cent of Hayfield's voting population came out last Wednesday night and 231 of them voted against a motion which would have allowed licenced lounges in the village. While a 60 per cent majority was needed to relax the present liquor laws only 127 voted for the motion and five ballots were spoiled. Recreation Committee Wants Children's Names On File - Each child who is involved in sports at the arena this winter will have 1-;r n try ' n -t , ,118' number and another contact number on file. Marie Jefferson made this suggestion to the rec committee at their regular meeting on Thursday, October 13. Hay Clerk Resigns - Wayne Horner, Hay Township Clerk and lifetime resident of the Zurich area, is moving to St. Paul, Alberta, early next month. He will be clerk - administrator of the communtiy, which is about 135 miles northeast of Edmonton. "I always wanted to go out to Alberta," he said. "It was time for a change." 25 years ago October 18, 1962 Lions Donate $1000 Crippled Children Centre- Since the area serviced by Clinton Lions Club is practically free of crippled children who require financial aid, the club was able to present $1,000 to the Crippled Children's Treatment Centre at London. The check was given on Tuesday evening, October 9 to E. G. Silverwood, a director of the London centre. Clinton Lions Club President Stewart Taylor made a brief address to the treat- ment centre directors and John Sutter made the presentation, Hospital Board Hires Engineers, Lab Technician - At the meeting of Clinton Public Hospital Board in the nurses residence on Monday night, approval was given on the hiring of Fred MacDonald, pre- sent maintenance man, as chief engineer at the hospital with duties to commence on November 1. Other engineers hired from the 27 applica- tions, are James Harney, and Thomas Nicholson, with Charled Nelson, Clinton as an apprentice. Penny Sale Has Record Receipts Over $8,000 - A crowd of 300 witnessed the draw last Saturday afternoon after one of the most successful Penny Sales ever held by the Clinton Public Hospital Auxiliary. Many sat in the park, while Harold C. Lawson, chairman and J. Murphy, vice-chairman of the Hospital Board drew winning tickets from the more than 75 boxes set up in the Galbraith store. lucky winner of the grand prize, the $50 bond. 50 years ago October 21, 1937 Little Locals - Spectators have been very interested in watching the hydro gang take down several of the old poles from the main thoroughfare. It's easy when you know how. Mr. Melvin Crich has gone back to his old profession of barbering, and opened up for business this past week. Brucefield Relief Car - The CNR have promised to place a refrigerator cat on Mon- day next, Oct. 25 at the Brucefield station to be loaded on Tuesday, Oct. 26 by the food families of the community adjacent to this station. When loaded full the CNR will deliver this car in Rosetown, Sask., free of cost. People from Egmondville on the east to Bayfield on the west or thereby invited to br- ing any good shipping produce they can spare to Brucefield station on the above date, such as potatoes, beans, turnips, beets, carrots, apples, pears, cracked wheat, oatmeal, fruit preserves, canned goods etc. 75 years ago October 24, 1912 Little Locals- Next Monday will be Thanksgiving. "A Mock Trial" will be given under the auspices of The Club about the middle of November. Six Inch Hat Pins - A despatch from Boston Mass., says: Because of numerous complaints made to him, Mayor Fitzgerald said on Wednesday that he will send to the next meeting of the city council the draft of an ordinance which will limit the length of hat pins to be worn by women on the streets and in public conveyances to six inches. A General Delivery - Each of the local grocers has heretofore kept up a delivery which meant a rig and man and thus con- siderable expense. Then too, the five rigs kept going over the same routes which meant much loss of time and energy. To do away with this state of affairs the grocers have entered into an agreement with Mr. A. Mathewson who will do all the delivering. at specified hours, three routes to cover the