Clinton News-Record, 1983-02-16, Page 9SUPER SPECIAL
Harold Vodden
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By :;,1.,r Hilts
Eighteen years ago a tragic thing
happened to a Blyth man. On Saturday,
December 10, I',e,5, a seemingly normal
day for Harold Vodden turned into a
nightmare when he went blind.
Mr. Vodden describes that tune in his
life as "the day of the red fog."
The story of Mr. Vodden's struggle with
blindness was !.::ter written into a book
entitled Forward, by his son Brock. The
book has been successful since its in-
troduction to the public in 1978. Mr. and
Mrs. Vodden estimate that 2,000 I.•,oks
have been sold, many in other countries
such as Africa and England.
Mr. Vodden's blindness occurred when
he had just finished his last television
repair call in Auburn.
He had left the customer's house and
was walking toward his car when he
noticed a strange mist in the air. It was
dark outside but even with the headlights
of his station wagon on, his vision was
poor. Using the faint red glow of the street
lights, Mr. Vodden travelled through the
village of Auburn until there were no more
street lights to guide him. Using his foot as
a compass he dragged it out the door of the
car and along the asphalt to ensure that he
would keep his car on the road.
Finally, after travelling the longest four
miles of his life, Mr. Vodden returned to
his Blyth home safe but in "a mild state of
eremites a number of
shock."
Eye specialists later diagnosed his
problem as retanatis, a condition that is vey
common among long-term diabetics such
as Mr. Vudden. The rupturing of tiny blood
vessels inside the eye allows blood to cut
off light to the retina, thus reducing or
eluninating vision.
Doctors explained to Mr. Vodden that
there was a possibility of the condition
gradually clearing itself up. But as time
went on his vision was reduced from a fog
to nothing.
Today at 74 years of age, Harold Vudden
is coping well with his blindness.
.'When you become blind you un-
derstand what it's like to be alive and it
makes you feel lucky. You really find out
who your friends are," Mr. Vodden said
Mr. Vodden and his wife Myrtle said
they have received a lot of help from Blyth
and the surrounding communities when
Harold went blind.
"People recognized his handicap and
showed interest in his progress," said Mrs.
Vodden.
Since Mr. Vodden's blindness he has had
three leader dogs to guide him. He got
thein from Leader Dogs for the Blind.
The Leader Dog program, located in
Rochester, Michigan, has successfully
trained 5,000 dogs to guide their blind
masters.
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penses for the Leader Dog School comes
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After filling out an application for a
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preliminary requirements: a satisfactory
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would attest to the character of the ap-
plicant. Dr. Addison of Clinton gave the
medical clearance and Del Philp, Ray
Madill, Norm Garrett, Harold Campbell,
Rev Cecil Wittich, and the late Moody
Holland all sponsored him,
Mr Vodden's application was accepted
and he was scheduled to attend a training
program for four weeks at the Leader Dog
School in Rochester.
In the third week of the program Mr
Vodden developed health problems and
was forced to withdraw a week early.
The staff at the school said Mr. Vodden
and his German Shepherd "Myah" had
made sufficient progress and that the dog
could go home with him. Upon returning
home Mr. Vodden's health problems
persisted. He decided for the best interests
of the dog that he would return Myah to the
Leader Dog School were they would hold
him for 30 days while Mr. Vodden
recovered.
After 30 days Mr. Vodden wrote to
Leader Dogs suggesting they should find
another owner for Myah. Eventually Myah
was placed in a good home with another
blind master.
Mr. Vodden got his second Ieader Dog in
April of 1973. The dog's name was
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Nua Mi Vudden has • Ebony' a cross
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Mi Vodden's hobbies include basket
weaving, chair carung and playing cards.
At one time Mr. Vodden travelled to craft
shuws were he displayed hits work. He
learned tus crafts through'the Canadian
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Mr Vudden has taken courses for the
blind in Toronto and in London In Toronto
he repairers bicycles and in 1969 he worked
In I Amdon caning chairs. Now Mr. Vodden
is wan repairing antique chairs for his
own satisfar•tiurl. He also weaves baskets.
Last year he repaired 48 chairs and was
making up towards to 100 in a year before
he suffered a stroke in May.
"The hardest thing to overcome was the
stroke. Since 1 had it I've really had
trouble," he noted. He used to walk 20
miles a week before his stroke but now is
limited mainly to his home.
"If 1 fall 1 can't get up. My wife goes on
walks within) now," Mr. Vodden said
Despite the traumatic changes in his
past Mr. Vudden has learned to appreciate
the things in life that so many take for
granted. With love and support from
family' and friends, through determination
and patience, he continues to enjoy life to
the fullest.
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CLINTON NEWS-RECORl), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY It 1983 PAIGE 9
Harold Vodden of Blyth has overcome a number of hardships in his life. out
blindness. Here he is pictured with his leader dog Ebony. (Photo by Rod Hilts )
tha-'n)
Walton school holds
hot dog luneh
By Betty McCall
At Walton Public School on
February 11, the children
held a hot dogs lunch and
teachers supplied dessert.
Funds collected will be used
to purchase a listening cen-
tre for the Grade 1 class.
In the afternoon the school
went skating at the Seaforth
Arena.
The Grade 1 class studied
the Seaforth Police Force
and the Seaforth Fire
Department on February 7.
This is to do with the En-
vironmental Studies Unit on
Community Helpers.
Walton School is scheduled
to see "First People" at
Hullett Central School on
February 16. It is to be a
Carousel Players Produc-
tion.
Euchre
Tuesday night there were
seven tables of progressive
euchre in play in the Walton
Community Hall. Prizes
were awarded to: high lady,
Annie Reid, low lady,
Lavina Watson; high roan,
Lavern Godkin; low man,
Gordon Murray. Lucky cup -
Gordon Murray.
Hostesses were: Mary
Humphries; Alberta
Stevens; Margaret Craig
and Judy Weisbrod.
In charge for the euchre on
February 22 will be Helen
Craig; Alberta Hudie; Mar-
jory Humphries and Annie
Reid.
Youth Sunday
It was a special Sunday for
worshippers at Duff's, it be-
ing Youth Sunday, when five
young people from Wingharn
conducted the morning ser-
vice.
A playlet was presented
written by Cathy and Aileen
Underwood. They were
assisted by Beth Adams,
Gn ry Adams. Bill Stockton
and Jack Wittich, in reading
of scriptures, songs and ac -
Valentine bake sale
held
Bollen Happenings
Hot Dogs
On February 11 the pupils
of Hullett Public School en-
joyed a hot dog day. The hot
dogs were cooked by the
Grade 8 pupils with the help
of Mr. Milison. Reporter:
Mike Radford
Bake Sale
On February 11 the pupils
and teachers held a ' Valen-
tine Bake Sale in the
auditorium. Almost
everyone brought in goodies
which evervohe enjoyed
•
thoroughly. Reporter: Lori
Bromley
Visitors
Two people f rnrn
Alcoholics Anonyrrious came
t to Hullett to t<'k to Grade 7
and 8 classes, telling about
their drinking problems.
Although they have Over-
come it they tell of AA and
handed out pamphlets about
AA. Reporter: Kelly Vodden
Editors:
Deanna Lyon
Lori Livermore
tions and prayers. with the
congregation joining in witl',
the Theme song.
Don Dickson gave the
welcome and Jeanne
McDonald gave an-
nouncements and courtesies.
The Young People of
Duff's served refreshments
immediately following the
service.
.Belgrave
(Carnival
From page 8
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Nlr. Robert ('crulte' of the
1'•rookhayen N or-slne: 1 lonue,
Wini;harni accompanied Mr.
and Mrs. William ('ou1;•". on
Sunday aftermath to visit
with his lee•ther in•law Mr.
Herman Mitchell rrf Ftot.hsay.
Mr. Ken Davi:• peat the
weekend with ^.1r.:e',.! 70; •,.
William Davis of Stratfcer.1.
Mr. anll Mrs. r ;dein
Nixon, Jeremy and Jr' `;•'.1 of
Waterloo visited with
rr'latives of • . area on the
w eekt nd.
Al; books ittlist be in tho
Belg;rave ! rbral y by
F'ebruar'y 19.
Karen and Kevin Procter
vL,ited their grandmother
Mrs. Robert 1'r rrr t r• ver the
w"ekt':-1.
1'I14 W.M.S met at the
home. Of ;vii :. V:rtor
Yming laut on F t'hru;tra 7.
Mrs. Joe Dunbar read an
invitation from the president
of the Presbyterial to thr
meet ink; on Mar 1'11 at
'lite hell PI e shy tui ian
church' at 6:30 p. nit
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