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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2016-08-17, Page 44 News Record • Wednesday, August 17, 2016 Iij] 11 rii i www.clintonnewsrecord.com Clinton News Record PUBLISHED WEEKLY — EST. 1860 53 Albert St. P.O. Box 39 Clinton ON NOM 1L0 (519) 482-3443 www.cl intonnewsrecord.com gyp] POSTMEDIA CURTIS ARMSTRONG Group Director of Media Sales 519-376-2250ext.514301 or camtstrong@posbnedia.com re! 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The Clinton News -Record is not responsible for the loss or damage of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproducing purposes. Publications Mail Agreement No.40064683 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES: CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 53Albert St., Clinton ON NOM 1 LO (519) 482-3443 Clinton News Record is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent ethical organization established to deal with editorial concerns. For more information or to file a complaint go to www.mediacouncil.ca or call toll free 1-844-877-1163. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities. Canada / pcna Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association We all need to take allergies seriously Canada has come a long way when it comes to recognizing that food allergies are a life -and -death matter. But the case of a Sherbrooke waiter who might face criminal neg- ligence charges after the near -fatal reaction of a patron is a reminder that there is more to be done when it comes to protecting the severely allergic. Police are recommending charges and have arrested the 22 -year-old server. Prosecutors have not yet decided whether to proceed. The facts of the case have not been proven in court, but Simon - Pierre Cannel alleges he informed his server at Le Tapageur of a sea- food allergy during a visit to the res- taurant in May, but was handed a plate of salmon tartare instead of the beef he ordered. When he took a bite in the dimly lit bistro, he immedi- ately felt his throat begin to close. He wound up in hospital, where he suf- fered cardiac arrest and fell into a coma. The case is an allergy sufferer's nightmare; they well know they are taking their lives into their hands every time they eat out. But the arrest of the server has sent chills through the restaurant industry. Top chefs have said they do their best to accommodate the needs of diners who report allergies, but they can never guarantee it absolutely. And they say it's getting harder to discern who has a life-threatening condition versus who is following a fad diet. The Association des restaurateurs du Quebec fears its members will have no choice but to tum away allergic diners if the threat of criminal charges becomes the norm. Clearly, there is no such thing as zero risk. Even so, everyone needs to do more to protect food allergy sufferers. This includes the allergic them- selves. Most allergy sufferers are hyper -vigilant about informing hosts or establishments of their triggers and have their life-saving epinephrine on hand in case of a reaction. Cannel for- got his life-saving Epi -pen in the car that night. Most restaurants have protocols in place for dealing with allergic custom- ers. But more training for serving staff and established processes for com- municating special requirements to the kitchenwouldbe helpful to reduce the potential for errors. The particulars of the case in Sher- brooke will have to be sorted out by (QM! Agency/Files) the justice system, including the alle- gation that the waiter took no notes and was distracted partying with other guests Criminal charges should be reserved for only the most extreme cases. Whatever this waiter's fate, it's clear there is a broader need to raise awareness and improve processes for responding to grave food allergies. - Postmedia Network FROM THE ARCHIVES 15 years ago... • There was an article on a local farmer who didn't use pesticide but instead used other insects on his crops. This natural "pesticide" was Trichogamma wasps. These wasps lay their eggs in the nests of the worms which destroy the crops, and the eggs kill the worms. • The OPP were on the look out for a man in Goderich who had been seen riding his bike in the nude. • It was announced that Tim Hortons in Clinton would likely open in the fall. 25 years ago... • The BIA held their first annual summer street carnival. It ran for a Friday evening and included local artists, music, an antique show, entertain- ment, food and more. • Local farmers had their say at a Huron County meeting. They discussed their concerns about the future of agriculture. They said almost half of farmers were 55 and older and young people weren't becoming farmers because they couldn't make a living from it. Retiring farmers couldn't afford to give their land to their kids, and their kids couldn't afford to buy the land from their parents. They said they were frus- trated with red tape, bureaucracy and lack of services. They suggested the county draw in industry which would help agriculture blossom, provide tax-free land and create educational programs for agriculture. 35 years ago... • The News Record changed from coming out on Thursdays to coming out on Wednesdays. The paper had previously been coming out on Thurs- days for 116 years. However the move, which had been mulled over for some time, was decided because people were shopping earlier in the week. This way, ads and flyers could get to them one day earlier. • A show store in town called Holland Shoes changed ownership. • Two local men were honoured with OPP awards of bravery after rescuing a 58 year-old Goderich woman from her burning house. The men, who were not firefighters, drove by the house and saw it burning. They got out of their car and heard someone moaning inside. They broke into the house and dragged the semi-conscious woman to safety. The woman's husband died in the blaze. Thoughts, observations or concerns about this community? 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