The Citizen, 1994-09-14, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14,1994.
Terry Fox Run
Joanne King, Brussels’ Terry’s Team Member
By Bonnie Gropp
"My idea of Terry Fox is some
one who didn't let his illness get
him down. He did what he could
for others, even, I think it would be
safe to say, at the expense of his
own life. He drew world wide
attention to the fact that cancer can
be beaten and his courage and posi
tive-thinking provided other cancer
patients with the hope to overcome
obstacles."
Joanne King, the Terry Team
Member for the Brussels Terry Fox
Run, believes in the power of main
taining a positive outlook. In 1969
just three months after the birth of
her fourth child, Joanne was diag
nosed with carcinoma of the cervix.
Though she had suspected some
thing was wrong for some time, the
diagnosis was, she said, "a tremen
dous emotional shock. I had these
young children, a new baby, and I
just wanted to be there for them."
One year earlier, Joanne's sister
had been diagnosed with the same
cancer. (Her grandfather had earlier
been stricken with bowel cancer
while her mother was treated sever
al years before for breast cancer)
"My sister had had a hysterectomy
and I presumed I would have to
have surgery as well." This method
of treatment was ruled out in her
case, however, and the carcinoma
was successfully treated with radi
ation using a betatron, a megavolt
age machine that treats internal
tumours without excessive dosage
to the skin.
Joanne enjoyed relative good
health for some time until 1981
when again cancer was discovered.
$8.5 million raised to date
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participants and $8.5 million was
raised for cancer research.
This growth is a tribute to both
the strong memory of a special
person — Terry Fox — and to the
thousands of volunteers who
allowed Terry's dream to continue.
Without the efforts of these
volunteers many cancer researchers
would not be able to start new
research projects and others would
not be abie to continue their work.
As NCIC president I visited
research projects funded by The
Terry Fox Foundation and talked to
the investigators about their work.
It would be a tragedy if these
researchers had not been allowed to
start their work because of a lack of
funds or were not able to continue
their work for the same reason.
The money that is raised by
participants and volunteers on
Sunday Sept. 18, 1994 will
continue to make a difference in
Canada's drive to find a cure for
cancer.
My thanks to all those in your
community who have contributed
to the fine work of the Terry Fox
Foundation.
Dr. Michael Baker, Past
President
National Cancer Institute of
Canada
(Dr. Baker was President from
1991 until May 1994)
THE EDITOR,
I would like to take this
opportunity to thank you for
allowing me to vent my feelings
about the Blyth Union Cemetery. I
did attend a meeting at the
cemetery and came away with
some answers.
What concerned me was how
some of the Cemetery Board
members feel - they realize the lack
of funds in the general account, but
wish not to inform the public of
such a problem. I know that the
taxpayers of Blyth, Morris Twp.,
Hullett Twp and East Wawanosh
Pledging for a cause
Joanne King of Brussels fills out her pledge sheet for the Terry Fox Run to be held this
Sunday. Mrs. King is the Terry Team Member for the Brussels run. She will lead things off at
10 a.m. from the Ark.
She had a colostomy on Nov. 19 of
that year, then on the same day in
1986 she had an urostomy.
In 1991 the cancer was discov
ered in her hip bone. This was
treated with radiation.
cover this debt.
I would like to bring to the
attention of all of us who do not
live and pay taxes in these
municipalities, because we live in
other districts and cities, to please
feel free to make a donation -
which is acknowledged with a
receipt. Let's not leave it up to the
local taxpayers, let's share the cost.
If you can not donate funds -
consider a few hours of your time
to prepare the grounds for winter.
You may contact Graham Jackson
523-9402 to make arrangements to
help to do a fall clean up.
Sincerely,
Betty A. Lair.
THE EDITOR,
In the editorial of Sept. 7 about
county services, "All for one and
one for all," you made reference to
Reeve Cunningham's point that
HCBE develops
policy
In accordance with the Ministry
of Education, the Huron County
Board of Education has developed
a Violence-Free School Policy.
Trustee for Bayfield and Stanley
Twp., Bob Burton presented a
report to the board at the Sept. 6
meeting, saying, "This board
should be very proud of how it has
handled the issue."
"We have been very pro-active in
developing our Safe Schools Hand
book which details a statement of
purpose, mission and implementa
tion plan of action."
Mr. Burton says, "We want to
create an atmosphere in the schools
which is comfortable and secure for
the children as they grow. There
should be no intimidating or threat
ening experiences."
The handbook, which is available
to trustees, principals and teachers
outlines conflict resolution methods
and other means of dealing with
violence in the schools.
Today, she continues to have
checkups two or three times a year.
Though the cancer has obviously
been a presence in her life, she has
not allowed it to control her.
Despite having to quit teaching
Hullett Township does not have a
county library branch.
The 697 Hullett Township
residents who have library cards,
mostly at the Clinton or Blyth
branches, might disagree with your
assumption that they do not receive
library service from the county just
because there is not a branch in
their township!
Beth Ross
County Librarian.
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part-time because of the illness,
Joanne has continued throughout
the years to teach piano lessons,
She was a district manager for a
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sales firm and still does some part
time sales.
Joanne also keeps busy as the
organist and choir leader at
Melville Presbyterian Church, play
ing bridge and volunteer work in
the community.
The proud grandmother of three
will lead the Sept. 18 Brussels
Terry Fox Run at 10 a.m. Her deci
sion to be the Team Member was
based on the fact she knows how
much the Cancer Society does to
help those afflicted. "It is an excel
lent service providing care giving,
supplies and even rides for treat
ment. The funds allow for further
research, which gives people hope.
You have to live with hope."
"Terry Fox instigated massive
public funding for cancer research.
His name is synonymous with can
cer treatment and with that ray of
hope we all must retain."
Congratulations
Shannon
Well, she Is finally finished! On
June 4,1994, Shannon McGavin
graduated from University of
Western Ontario - Althouse
College. Shannon graduated in
the Primary/Junior Component
of Teacher’s College on the
Dean's Honour List. Shannon,
your constant hard work, strong
will to succeed and your many
abilities have combined to give
you the many well deserved
achievements you have
acquired. We are so proud of
you, Congratulations!
With Love - Jeff and your
family.
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