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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-11-03, Page 2PAGE 2-GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1977 Clinton man dies at 66 One of Clinton's well-known and respected citizens, Clarence Ball died in his home at the Clan Gregor Residence in Bayfield on Thursday, October 27, from a heart attack. He was in his 67th year. Born in Hullett Township on January 1, 1910 to Norman Ball and the late Olive Ball, he attended Summerhill Public School, the Clinton Collegiate and farmed in the township until 1954. In 1944, Mr. Ball married Jean (Jay) Christian Heard and the couple lived in Hullett and moved to Clinton in 1954 where they lived until this summer when they retired to the Clan Gregor Residence. Along with farming, Mr. Ball worked with the RCAF and was a custodian for the Central Huron Secondary School for 10 years. He was also well known for his active involvement in clubs and organizations of the com- munity. He belonged to the IOOF, was the past master of the Masonic AF and AM No. 568, Londesboro, was an active member at the Ontario Street United Church where was on the board of stewards. Along with his father and wife, Mr. Ball is survived by two sons, David of Clinton and Douglas of Corbeil, Ontario. He is also survived by three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Dougall (Jean) Campbell of Bayfield and two brothers, Reginald and Clarke, both of Clinton. Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 29 at the Ontario Street United Church. Rev. Pick was in charge and he was assisted by a personal friend, . Rev. Stanley McDonald. Pallbearers were Warren Gibbings, Graydon Neal, Wayne Douglas, Charles Merrill, Reginald York and Alvin Betties. Flower bearers were Jeffery Ball, Norman Campbell, Barry Glazier and Jim Snell, Civic Corner Goderich Town Council will meet in the Council Cham- bers at 7:30 Monday, November 7. A Muscular Dystrophy Workshop was held at St. Joseph's School in Kingsbridge on Tuesday afternoon. The Workshop came under the heading of Special Education which covers education for the most intelligent students to those students with physical and mental handicaps. Here, Doris Hannah, district nurse for the Ontario Society of Crippled Children and Dave Zyluk, principal of St. Joseph's school, look over some facts on MD (staff photo) Land loss study ready New data demonstrating the critical importance of farmland near major cities is contained in a study released last week by Len Marchand, Minister of State for the Environment. The study, entitled "Agricultural Land and Urban Centres", published for the -Department's Lands Directorate, is part of a continuing series aimed at encouraging sound use of the land resource. Although the urban in- fluence on Canada's best farmland' has been apparent for some time, the study provides hard data to support the concerns. It shows that more than half of Canada's best (class 1) agricultural land and more than one third of class 2 land are within a 50 - mile radious of the country's 22 largest "cities. This area also accounted for 46 per cent of the total value of Canada's agricultural production in 1971. Becaue it is within direct commuting distance of major population centres, this high quality land is under con- siderable pressure from the demand for rural residences, hobby farms, cottages, recreational resorts, businesses, and investment and speculative holdings. An earlier report in the Canada Land Inventory series, released in July 1976, focused on the scarcity of prime agricultural land in all regions. It revealed that only 10 per cent of settled Canada is suitable for farming, and that only one-half of one per cent of this can be classified as prime land. The im- plications of its location are examined in the newest report. Copies of "Agricultural Land and Urban Centres" are available, free of charge, from the Lands Directorate, Fisheries and Environment Canada, Ottawa, K1A 0E7. Note from Nile SOCIAL NEWS Mr. Elwin Feagan is home from the hospital and is improving slowly. A speedy recovery and good health is wished to Elwin and all those who are on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Kerr returned home, last Wed- nesday, from a two- week holiday in the West. A large crowd attended the fowl supper at the church last Wednesday evening. Colborne Snowmobile Club held a Safety Maintainance Course last Saturday and Sunday. Twenty-one boys and girls attended the classes. Mr. Butch McLaren from Goderich was their leader and everyone received their license. Welcome to all the new neighbors who have been moving into this community. CHURCH NEWS Church service has been changed to 1:30 p.m and Sunday School is now beginning at 2 p.m. The church is busy planning fora Christmas Concert, so hope to see the boys and girls at Sunday School. cuts 3641$2, NOVEMBER 3RD - NOVEMBER 19TH Just in time for your Christmas Shopping 40 pc. Place Setting STAINLESS STEEL 45 pc. Setting Johnson IRONSTONE TABLE WARE r ' *CRYSTAL *FIGURINES *WOODEN WARE *SETS OF GLASSES rfiall *CANDLES *JEWELLERY *CHARMS *WATCHES SAVE RN%-% ALL SALES FINAL GIFTS & JEWELLERY cia 5b THE SQUARE GODERICH workshoplignan VISA MD King§ • b' '1 coming from either parent is respcansible but researchers are still searching for the cause of the disease. MD is found throughout the world and affects every level of society and all age groups. Many victims of MD are found in orphanages or chronic care homes. Money for research comes from firefighters across the country and community organizations. Once a year a national campaign is held. One recent grant allowed for wheelchair improvements. Most MD victims eventually end up in wheelchairs. Electric wheelchairs weigh aboat 300 pounds and the batteries are quite expensive. Special vehicles are needed to transport the wheelchairs from place to place. The first sign of MD may be the way a child gets up from a Sitting position. A 7 -year-old starts to waddle as he walks with stomach sticking out and St. Joseph's school in Kingsbridge held a Muscular Dystrophy Worksopon Tuesday afternoon. The workshop came under the heading of Special Education. Dave Zyluk, principal of St. Joseph's School said he wishes other schools would see the need for these Special Education Workshops. However, he feels that most schools seem to be apathetic and won't bother with Special Education problems until they are faced with a specific problem. Special Education covers a wide area from the most intelligent students to the physically and mentally handicapped students. Zyluk feels it will be an uphill fight to get people to wake up to the problems of Special Education in the schools. The Muscular Dystrophy Workshop at Kingsbridge involved teachers, Huron County Public Health Nurses Joanne Japser and Laurie Ginn and the district nurse for the Ontario Society of Crippled Children, Doris Hannah. It was backed by Joe Mills, superintendent of the Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board. A film„entitled Winners was shown and discussion followed. At present students with MD and many other disorders are integrated into regular school systems where possible and it is felt that since teachers spend so many hours of the day with these handicapped students, they should know something of the causes of the handicaps. The film Winners stated that the human spirit •cannot be kept down and those with MD can find ways to compete in school and society. MD is a disease charac- terized by a progressive wasting of the muscles. The deadliest form called Duchenne affects young boys often around the age of three. It is now well established that in most forms of . MD an inherited characteristic a hollow back. As time NOM, be... f,indatrouble in getting to his Leet after playing on the floor. Wijh the smartness of his age, he teaches himself to roll over on his stomach, getting up on all fours and then climbing upon his legs with his hands until he is standing. In some patients, the family doctor makes the diagnosis of MD from a clear- cut history, signs and sym- ptoms. Safe driving is a family affair. Goderich man buried here last Thursday Marshall James Bell, formerly of 95 Brock Street in Goderich, died at Huronview on Tuesday, October 25. He was born iii Goderich to Isabella (Johnston) and Elmer Thomas Bell. He was a life long resident of Goderich until moving to Huronview a few months ago. He enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces at London in 1942 and served with the Canadian Armed Forces until being discharged in 1944. He was a Great Lakes sailor for several years and a laborer at Dearborn Steel for about 13 years before retiring in 1971. He was a member of Vic- toria Street United Church. In 1928 he married Hazel Young in Goderich. She died in 1946. In 1951 he 'married Alice Hardy who survives. He Was predeceased by son, Marshall James in May, 1977. He is survived by two sons, Dennis and Arthur, both at home. A funeral service was held at Stiles Funeral Home on Thursday, October 27 at 1 p.m. The Reverend John D.M. Wood conducted the service. Interment was in the Maitland Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Hardy, Clarence Hardy, Mery Holden, Lee Sanders, Greg Hildebrand and Stuart Campbell. MD research long way with for mothers andi see if they might h 8 Physiother e for contrR h and' can help themMD Braces and 11 wheelchairs are c' are camping t t those with. MD and tiros are encoaran as active as they c�,, children get older to be turned f night as they can' or 4 same position trdima Special mattresses h been developed to this problem, h In many medical throughout the -' research in MD unt fact afteranother(a; fot prevention and this distressing diso there is hope, W conquest of a few hi ailments in other lie hopelessness is passl the inherited diseases, Ona Spinal Gua sleep set; When you live life tol! est. you can't atlist mave wilh3ll tress that's pooped out Furniture Wad sunco GODERI /uncociit rnoll fashion shops 3 BUY ANY ITEM IN THE STORE AT REGULAR PRICE * Limit 1 pair of Jeans Par Customer G ET ANY OTHER ITEM OF THE SAME PRICE OR LESS FOR Sale Continues to Nov. 5th' 405 AT ALL SANDY'S LOCATIONS. LOOK WHERE YOU WANT .. BUT SHOP AT SANDY'S OUR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST . WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD. master charge Store Hours: Mon. • Tues. . Wed Thur. 9 - Fri. 9-9 Sat. 9-6 fashion shops Suncoast Mall Goderich 524.2423