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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1980-09-11, Page 3• • • • • CATCHING THE CHEQUE — Matt Adamson, at the Expositor and Roths donated $1. each representing the Expositor Bad News Beavers, • following their recent baseball game which was presents Gordon MacKenzie of Seaforth Com- matched by their employers. , ninny Hospital, with a.cheque for $208. Staff --•(Photo by Ellis) Potpourri by .JeanneKirkby Individual effort counts Often when we are faced with big, problems in life, we think. "But I'm just one person. What can I do to change it?" Fortunately there are some people, who do not feel this -way, and.we•are all amazed by the eflect that their individual effort has had -op a situation. The most impressive news story of the last few weeks has certainly been the tragic end to Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope in Thunder Bay, on September 2nd, and the subsequent response by tke people of ' Canada. Since there while Terry is undergoing treatment for his second bout with cancer at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminister, B.C.,contributiona are pour- ing in to the Canadian Cancer Society, further extending -his Si million dollar goal, past the 510 million dollar mark, and even further. People have responded to the determined courage of this young man with an overwhelming out -pouring of emotion and support. But where does this money go after it is received hy the Cancer Society? How is it used to better the lot of the cancer victim in our community ? And why is there no sign of a definite cure yet? Millions and millions of- dollars have already been spent in research, and still the disease is striking those that we love. Or is it all going to pay salaries for highly placed "officials at the top", and very little getting through to help the one with the disease?" All valid questions. The ultimate goal of the Canadian CSUICCT Society is the control of cancer. Their war against this disease may be divided into three main areas or battle fronts. These areas of research, education and patient service are supported by contributions. mainly ft•om their annual April campaign, some government support. and a maasive amount of time and labour by volunteers. Over 50% of the annual budget for the Canadian Cancer Society goes toward the support of 157 research programs across the country. Some research is directed toward the development of early diagnostic techniques such as the LAI Blood Test, developed at Montreal General Hospital. From a single blood sample,this test is 90% accurate in screening cancer Of the. breast, and is now being used in detecting other types. A 548,000 computer is used for counting and identifying cells in this process. At the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, an ultrasound scanner is being used far early detection of breast cancer. Heavy research emphasis is also placed on the development of drugs to promote the remission of cancer. Since leukemia vats found to be more effectively controlled by ,different combinations of drugs rather than a single one, Dr. Michael Baker of Toronto Western Hospital is developing clinical tests to provide early warning of the end of a remission period. allowing tre-atmept to be started when it is most berteflcial to the patient. A new drug called Interferon, which shows great promise, is still being tested by Dr. Chris Tan at the University of Calgary Hospital. Some areas in which scientists hope to find the underlying rause and cure of Cancer are through basic research into what transforms a normal cell into a cancer cell. The natural immunity of the body to disease, the effect of hormones on the cancer cell, and the study of viruses all come into the complex study, which gets extremely expensive when you consider that the Ontario Cancer Institute's cost for test tubes and Petri dishes alone runs about S60,000 a year. The research assault is being carried out universally with countries constantly shar- ing new findings and developments. Cahadians can be proud of several important contributions made bv Canadian reSearch, such as the Cobalt Bomb for radiation treatment, the drug Vinblastine, and antigen used for early detection. .However, the Canadian government still allots a smaller percentage of the Uross National Proddct for research in this field, than do many other countries of the world. In education, the Canadian Cancer Society tries to reaeh people of all ages in all sittiations, making them aware of the "Seven StePs to Health". Workers and volunteers are in the schools with films, posters and other media displays, talking to youngsters who are just at that age when they are tempted to begin, smoking. The Cancer Society looksinto industrial condi- tions, and by conferences, lobbying, and advertising tries to make the working environment safer for the worker. Their slogan, "Cancer can be Beaten", is a true expression of their hopeful and positive • approach. Anyone who has experienced cancer in their own family would perhaps feel that , the Services to Patients section of the Canadian Cancer Society is the most obviously helpful in the the immediate community. This service comes right into the home, anti smooths away a good share of problems ,,during a very trying time. Drugs and dressings required to combat the disease are provided to the patient free of charge. The society provides , supplementary nursing care, and even free homemaking assistance where the patient cannot afford to pay. This often enabtas people to be at home for care in a familiar environment with their family, instead of in a hospital or nursing home. Rehabilitation services and, visiting in hospital and at home prevent the patients from feeling isolated and give them the experience of discussing their situation with others who have coped successfully with similar problems. This strengthens the patient's morale, and supports the whole family. When transportation is required to a larger centre for treatment, patients who need it will find a volunteer to drive them there. • The Princess Margaret Hospital provides a lodge for 105 such out-patients. with hotel type accommodation of twin beds. colour T.V.. and proximiy tothe treatment centre. Cafeteria meals, constant nursing super- vision, visitor's lounges and gift shops are but a few of the conveniences available to make the out-of-town patient feel comfort- able andcared for during treatment. Costs of lodging and board are paid by the Canadian Cancer Society in this lodge, and others provided in various Canadian cities, including London, Ontario. When Terry Fox set out on his 5200 mile trek from St. John's Nfld, he had two goals. lie wanted to overcome his disability. and he wanted to "stop the hurting" for 200,000 Canadians who are living with cancer in Canada this year. He stated that after 16 months of going to a cancer clinic for chemotherapy treatments. he was unable to forget the faces and feelings that he had left behind there. To erase the hurting of those faces, he undertook a task that you and 1 would consider to .be impossible. It was not an easy run for Terry either: twice each day, both early morning and after his afternoon break, the pain of running with the artificial leg against the stump would bring tears of frustration to his eyes. But he ran on, until his dream was shattered finally by that old enemy. When the sensationalism of this event dies down, and the deluge of cards and contributions has slowed to a trickle, Terry Fax will again be the solitary runner, but this time he will run a course of fear, pain and uncertainty, with few'friendly outposts along the way. Has his effort been in vain because he was Unable to complete the original goals that he -had set out for himself? No! Perhaps the involvement and interest shown by the Cartadian people will boost the research, education, and patient services budget of the Canadian Cancer Society to the point where most people may be better served by this excellent organi- zation. Perhaps all of us will be more interested and ready to h elp those afflicted with the disease in our own community, both through involvement with the Cancer Society, and through neighbourly friend- ship. And maybe, just maybe, " one youngster who watched Terry run will remember, and grow up full of determina- tion to finally eliminate that disease, and will successfully send it on its way, with' smallpox, diptheria and other vanquished dragons4p our lifetime. This yeararea residents on't have ', orth and any •eXcuse to miss the • annual fair -it's been extend. :ed to a three day event to • give, urbanites and people who work Fridays an chance to attend the fair on Satur- day. ' ° In the past, the fair has opeled Thursday night, with the Frowning of the fall fair' queen, and then continued Friday with an early after- • noon parade, followed by 44I •'judging the pet show and -other Tarr events. • Ken Moore, president of the Seaforth Agricultural Society, said while ,Friday's everts will go on as usual, the pet show will be held on -Saturday afternoon this year. • While the 4-H competi- tions are over Friday, the An Expositor Classified will pay,ydn dividends. Have you tried one? Dial 527-0240. Ciderfest features new attractions Entertainment is going to be the byword for the Saturday events at this year's two-day Ciderfest, Sept. 27 and 28. The first new attraction is a Bailarian tent, which will be held on -the Van Egmond house grounds. A special occasion permit has been issued for thebeer tent. Two musical groups will entertain visitors to the site. Also, guests will have a chance to demonstrate their own musical talents on stage. Previews of displays inthe the Van Egmond House will be available, and a number of antique motor vehicles will be arriving at the Ciderfest during the afternoon and will -remain on display on the grounds. On Saturday evening, the Ciddrfest 's first "Sippin' Cider Contest" ill be held at the Seaforth istrict High School, beginn at 8 p.m. The featured tgucst for the evening is Ed Gyurki, seven time Canadian Piddle Champion, who is well- known throdghout Ontario. A number of area groups will also entertain, including the New Canadian Club Klompen dancers, a violin duet by the McClure sisters and traditional dance num- bers by the Clinton Auld Tyme Club. A special highlight of the evening will be the perform- ance by the "Ukuleles U- nique the choir and string group from 'Hume_ Centen- nial School, under thedirec- tion of Doris McKinley. The evening will be round- ed out with the stepdancing of Seaforth's own McQuaid sisters, as well as some surprise numbers by stars who asked that they remain anonymous until the concert. The emcee at the Sippin' Cider contest will be Gordon Wright of t eaforth. This is "the first time the Ciderfeit has been extended to a two day event. Lights needed for SDHS courts The Seaforth recreation committee told council Mon- day night they intend to approach local service clubs to see if they are interested in assisting with the installa- tion of lights at the tennis courts at the high school. The approximate cost for the lights is between 51600 and SRO. Councillor Robert Dins- more asked recreation com- mittee spokesman Henry Metb if the school had given its approval of the plan. "Not as of vet." reolied You're The Seaforth and District Pre School Learning Centre reminds its members about the monthly meeting to be held on September 16 at 8 p.m. in the lower library. Please bring your grocery items. You're invited to partici- pate in the Terry Fox Walka- cou cillor Mero. "This is just the flrst step. We have to get support first." Reeve John Flannery ask- ed Mr. Mero if the commit- tee kad looked into the costs of macniaining the lights. "Not as of yet," said councillor Mero. "The initial cost of getting the lights in. there is the big thing." Clerk Jim Crocker told the council the town would be eligible for grants up to as much as 25 per cent of the cost of the project. invited thon. Seaforth Non Nibbler members and former members are urged to contact Johanna -Brink 345- 2010 .or Joanne Derssers 527-1698 before September 15. Walkathon to take place September 20, -9 a.m. Vic- toria Park. Seaforth. displays will still be up for • Saturnay fair visitors. The only exhibits 'these visitors will miss will be the perish- able flower, fruit and vege- • table displays in the round- house. They'll be removed late Friday afternoon as •uaual. Mr. Moore said not only will the expanded three day fair give more people •S' chance to see the fair, but organizers found they were having trouble getting a decent midway with only a one day event. He said midway companies didn't like to move all their equip- ment in for just a Friday afternoon fair. Mr. Moore said another reason for going to a three SEAFORTH, ONTARIO.", SEPTEMeeiti lit MO 3 day fair was "the_ extra exposure that the merehantS will get with their displays) in the arena and outside." In addition to the Saturday afternoon pet show, there are some other new events to attract visitors. For the first time, •a baby show will be, held Saturday af I p.m. The clasSes in the show for babies six months and under, as of Sept. 15; for babies from. six months to a year by the same date and a class for twins up to one year of age. Organizers hope the show, a popular event in many area fairs, will attract more visitors .Saturday afternoon. Two other added events are a tug-of-war competition also at 1 p.m. between auy , rTufl Nee/ Canadian Club; Pam ,Catnoelnin Of ItR4, Seaforth, representing the • Seaforth .Optifnists; Lisa Newey of Seaforth, for the Seaforth Lioness Club; Lynn Hender- son of 11R1, Seaforth, for the SDHS Students' • Council; Carolyn Witson of EN, Seaforth„ for the Seaforth . Leos Club; Becky Satinet—. man of Egmondville, repre-, senting the Seaforth Lions - Club; Doris Mcatire of Seaforth, for the Canadian, Forresters - and Eileen Connolly of RR3, Kippen, representing Kippen East Women's Institute. The Seaforth Fall Fair pork barbecue and dance will be held this Saturday 'night, September 13, at the arena. local groups interested in demonstrating their strengtht and a grcasy pole competi- tion. • Mr, Moore said the high- light r fof rtmh ae nafternoonbythe ibye a. thtepale. penny wockl Auto Daredevils from Mo sale, another fair tradition, will continue Saturday, with the • lucky winners announced at 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Mr. Moore said fair orga- nizers hope the three day event will attract from 4.000 to 5,000 visitors.. The girls seeking the title of Seaforth Vali Fair Queen on Thursday night include Diane Van Dooren of RR5, Seaforth. representing the Continued from page 1 to 1905. He and his wife raised eight children in a house next door to the manse of the Egmondville United. Church. Mrs. Lambert has also donated an interesting collection of photos to the museum. including one showing members of the family on the verandah of their Egmondville home. In 1966, when she visited Seaforth, Mrs. Lambert discovered the christening record of her father, William James Elliott, in the ' church records. She believes a large portrait of the Elliott family, including a daughter-in-law and grandchild was taken in 1897 or 1898. The portrait accompanying this article, of younger family members, was likely taken at the same time. Mrs. Lambert said the only other survivor of this part of the Elliott family is a cousin, Grace Elliott, who lives in Ow en Sound. William James Elliott, Mrs. Lambert's family, attended Seaforth Public School and Seaforth Collegiate, and for several years was.a member of the Huron Football Club. She included a 1893 photo of team members in the collection of material sent„tto the Van Egmond Foundation. Also. team members autographed a pair of shorts after one of their victories, and these will be on display during, the Ciderfest. The eight-day clock, which comes from the Elliott home, comes from the same period. Mrs. Lambert wrote, "My father was a great family man and these things handed down were important to him. When a family home 'is kept together year after year, it is easier to maintain a family history, but in another place, without the background. this is difficult to do". She said since she is moving to a smaller home, she decided to return Elliott family mementoes to Seaforth. "I hope these things will add to historical Seaforth and have a home in Seaforth, not only with dates but costumes and furnish- ings, and someday I hope I might visit Seaforth again." Treasures , 4 TREASURES COME HOME TO SEAFORTH — Mrs. Gertrude (Elliott) Lambert of Edmonton, sent these family treasures back to the arealor display In the Van Egmond House. The willow cane and • the fooiball shorts are both autographed by a number of prominent citizens cif the area In the 1890's. . (Photo by Gibb) Wayne Dolmage McKillop road super After reviewing applications and inter- viewing seven applicants. McKillop council appointed Wayne Dolmage as the new township roads superin- tendent at their meeting Tuesday. Mr. Dolmage. of R.R. 2 Seaforth is currently employ- ed lyy Sie‘Vatt McCall of McKillop Town -ship. Mr. Dolmage will take over his new post October 1 when the present roads ' superintendent, William Campbell. retires. THE LUCK OF THE 1RISH—Ted Melady of R.R. 2 Dublin accepts the keys to the new Chevette from Bill McLaughlin, president of the Seaforth Lions Club. The draw for the lucky winner was made at a dance Saturday - night at the Seaforth arena. (Photo by Glbb) Enrolment down . Continued from page 1 the meeting by trustee Dave Gower to retender the boiler contract was withdrawn after it was pointed out it would cause legal and financial problems. the y're finding some students are returning to the school who weren't Planning on it. since they couldn't find jobs. Jeanette Harris, who teaches commercial subjects, will be returning to SDHS to teach on a halftime basis after a year's leave -of - absence. Shirley Weary of Goderich. who will be. federation officer for the 0,ntario Secondary School Teacher's Federation this year. will be teaching math and commercial subjects halftime at Seaforth. Mrs. Weary previously taught at Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton. A second new. member of the SDHS staff is Debbie Dawson, originally from Ancaster. who will be teaching math and physical education at the school. Miss Dawson is teaching the courses formerly taught by Marianne Weiler. who resigned from the school to pursue another career. Bruce Shaw said enrolment at the high school this year was -very hectic" since offices damaged in a fire at the school earlier this summer. still aren't completely re- novated. The principal said last Tuesday. staff vegistered the students by working out of the library ;gymnasium and guidance office. On Thursday and Friday, short period days were in effect to give staff more time to get the offices back in order. Mr. Shaw said students didn't have the traditional opening assembly when they meet the teachers and students' council members until Monday, instead of during the first week of class. SEPARATE SCHOOLS The Huron,Perth, Roman Catholic Separate School board reported a moderate decline in student enrolment thi year. In a press release. director of education Bi 11 Eckert said total enrolment for the two -county system is down by 19 students or 0.7 per cent from September, 1979. The enrolment in Catholic Schools in Perth County increased by eight students while those in Huron County decreased by 27 students. In September, 1979, enrolment was 2,642 students, compared to 2,623 students' this fall. ST. PATRICK'S At St. Patrick's School, Dublin. enrolment increased by 11 students in the past year, from 198 in Sept., 1979 to 208 students this fall. -This year. 35 kindergarten students are enrolled at the school. Staff at the school remains the same as last year. At. St. James School. Seaforth. enrolment declined by three students. from 146 a year ago. to 143 students this September. This fall. there are 12 kindergarten students attending the school. St. James pupils were introduced to four new teachers last week. Mrs. Sharon Commerford. of London. will be teaching Grade 7 and 13 French at the school. and also acting as principal relief teacher. • Terry Bullet), who formerly taught at the Kingsbridge and Wingham schools, will be teaching French on a part-time basis to Grades 4, 5 and 6. Mr. Sullen will also be teaching the same subject in Kingsbridge and Clinton. Mrs. Helen Stewart ot stratford is the new music teacher at Inc school_ bhe'll also be teaching music to Kiritora pupils Joe Blythe of Seaforth, who formerly taught at St. Patrick's School. Dublin. will he teaching Grades 6 and at St. James. St. Columban School has also experienced an increase in enrolment This September - 67 students registered at the school. compared to 64 students last year Mrs. Sharon Commerford. who is teading French at St. James. will be also teaching at St. Columban Separate School this year. Sugar spice • Continued from page 2 swimmingly One night. in a rage about nothing, my wife cicaned all the copies of myh columns our of various drawers top of my desk. vegetable bin. and other 'likely spotsbundled them into a green garbage bag and threw them into the attic This produced some complications. Sitting around the living -room are about eight shoe boxes. They are tabled: Politics. Weather. Celebrations, Family. Sex. and so on1 sit in my easy chair. reach in.sa the green gargage bag. produce a column, scan it. and hurl it toward the appropriate box. The one 'marked Miscellaneous is oVerflow- ing. The one marked Family is full. The one marked Sex is virginal. And the floor looks just as the backyard does in October. when the oaks shed. But we're getting there. By Christmas I reckon I'll be halfway 'down that big green bag. •1 --,-..r.i.411k.-4164:ii.ii:.-4,k;AZ--411:-ill"--.41r.!?,,Tiir_21.7.1,C...4i4c*.a4141Amickg."-•:tm.z.."7.,,!.:c.:,,,L•cr~4. .;Z: