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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2016-12-21, Page 44 News Record • Wednesday, December 21, 2016 jw":111 www.clintonnewsrecord.com NowsCl Record PUBLISHED WEEKLY — EST. 1860 53 Albert St. P.O. 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Canaa'a Al ocna Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association Microfilm reader reminds of past Staff at the Lake- shore Advance in Grand Bend were recently cleaning out their office, and they came across a microfilm reader. They gave the reader to the Clinton News Record office last week to take a look at. Dawn and I searched through the back of our office and found drawers full of microfilm from old papers. From what I've heard, newspapers were put on rolls of film mainly to preserve and transfer them. The oldest paper we could find in the office was from 1890. It's hard to tell from the photo, but that is the paper we were looking at the in the photo attached. The film is put on the bottom of Justine's Thoughts Justine Alkema the contraption, and when the crank is turned, photos of the newspaper roll across the screen. The oldest physical paper we have in our office is from around 1913, so finding a paper from 1890 and being able to look at it was a cool experience. We laughed at the clunky, old piece of equipment while at the same time appreciating the historic paper on the screen. We looked at old ads from long gone businesses in the area. The editorial type was so small and tight, it was almost unreadable. As someone who has only been working in this office for nine (wonder- ful) months, it's pretty incredible to think about the history and legacy of the Clinton News Record in this town. Or, should I say, the Clinton New Era, its name in its early years. The Clinton New Era has been around since 1865; Clinton itself was only established in 1831. For 151 years, Clinton has had a thriving newspaper. I've only been here for a small portion of that leg- acy, and it's been an honour. Thanks for all your sup- port and readership this year. Have a Happy Holi- days, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Justine Alkema Clinton News Record This microfilm reader is used to look at film of old newspapers. Legalizing marijuana must be done right Prime Minister Justin Trudeau campaigned to legal- ize pot in the 2015 election campaign. This federal task force report on the subject, released this week, offered no quick fix to the complex issues sur- rounding legalization, and the sensible recommendation that the Liberals proceed slowly. The 106 -page report made more than 80 recommenda- tions, including restricting pot sales to those 18 and older, banning sales near schools, banning pot advertising and branding (similar to tobacco products) and a new, pro- posed Cannabis Control Act to police illegal production and trafficking. Marijuana consumption is an estimated $7 billion -a -year underground business in Canada, and that market could grow to $10 billion to $20 billion with legalization. Legalization is also broadly supported by the Canadian public. Meanwhile, the case for criniinalization is increasingly difficult to support. Canada needs to reconcile the agreements it made through international treaties to criminalise and prosecute drug possession and produc- tion with legalization in this country. But our decades -old "war on drugs" has failed miserably to deter drug use or abuse. Few possession cases are prosecuted, policing cannabis costs taxpayers at least $300 million a year and the illegal pot trade has funnelled bil- lions of dollars into the hands of organized crime, fuelling violence and criminal activity ranging from prostitution to Thoughts, observations or concerns about this community? Thoughts, observations or concerns about this community? Share them with Clinton and the surrounding area. Email your letters to the editor to Justine atjalkema@postmedia.com. Any opinions expressed in a letter to the editor reflect those of the writer and not those of the Clinton News Record. The Clinton News Record retains the rights to edit letters to the editor. r gun running. However, our prime minis- ter's plan to legalize pot, in addition to putting billions into the hands of government, also has the potential to cause significant harm. Teenagers in Canada already use cannabis more than in any other developed country -- according to the World Health Organization -- with 28 per cent of all 15 -year- olds in this country saying they've tried pot. Medical experts warn the brain continues to develop until age 25, and young people can be both harmed and become more suscepti- ble to addiction following sig- nificant, early drug use. So 19, and perhaps even 21, may be a more appropriate age. Most importantly, task force recommendations that money from legal marijuana sales should go to education, research and enforcement must be taken seriously and form part of the government's legislation, expected in 2017. Getting it all rightwill be no easytask - Postmedia Network — Letters to the editor Thanks from Children's Aid Dear editor, On behalf of the Huron - Perth Children's Aid Soci- ety, I extend many sincere thanks for your generous gifts of time, goods and finances to better the expe- rience of hundreds of chil- dren and their families in our community this holiday season. Your gift of giving has indeed made a difference. Thank you. Shaun Jolliffe Executive Director Huron -Perth Children's Aid Society CLINTON NEWS RECORD - HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY: 9:00-5:00 • TUESDAY: CLOSED • WEDNESDAY: 9:00-5:00 • THURSDAY: 9:00-5:00 • FRIDAY: 9:00-5:00 • SATURDAY & SUNDAY: CLOSED ADVERTISING DEADLINE: FRIDAY 2:00 P.M. ADVERTISING BOOKING DEADLINE: FRIDAY 1:30 P.M. www.clintonnewsrecord.com