Loading...
Clinton News-Record, 1987-05-27, Page 4Page 4—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1987 The Clinton News -Record is published each Wednesday at P.O. Boa 39. Clinton. On9arlo. Canada, 14101%111.11. Tel.; 411-3443. Subscription Rate; Canada -971.01 Sr. Clifton - 111.40 per year U.S.A. foreign {41.01 per year It Is registered as second class mall by the post office under the permit number 1411. The News -Record incorporated la 1924 9heHuron News -Record, founded In 1111, and The Clinton News Ira, founded Iq 11143. Total press runs 3,101. Incorporating L THE BLYTH STANDARD) r ANNE NAREJKO - Editor FREDA McLEOD - Office Manager SHELLEY McPHEE HAIST - Reporter DAVID EMSLIE - Reporter JANICE GIBSON - Advertising LAUREL MITCHELL - Circulation /Classified GARY HAIST - General Manager CCNA MEMBER MEMBER Display advertising rates available on request. Ask for Rate Card No. 13 effective Oc- tober 1. 1914. Making dreams come true "I'm going .to close my eyes and I want Don to pinch me. When I open my eyes again and you're still here, I'm going to be excited." After covering 24,895 miles with 16,425,000 pushes on the wheels of his wheelchair, Rick Hansen admitted he was excited. May 22 marked the conclusion of Rick's Man In Motion Tour which saw him cover 34 countries in two years, two months and one day. At the end of the road that took him through blizzards, rain and scorching heat, were 10,000 fans and the pride of knowing he raised approximately $15 -million for spinal cord awareness and research. "Dreams still come true," said the 29 -year-old, and Canada should be proud that it is the home of many dreamers with the ambition to follow their dreams through. Terry Fox was one such man. With only one Leg, he attempted to run across Canada with the intention known n.HThere's the thus sunflowers, alv of raising funds for cancer research. He knew that the money he raised Multiflorus. There's the Tahoka Daisy, also would never bring back the leg he had lost to the disease, but he a member of the sunflower family, also unselfishly and untiringly trained so funds could be raised in the hopes of known as the M a c h a e r a n t h e r a saving others the pain and anguish he and his family had suffered. Tanacetifolia. Terry did not have the opportunity to complete his dream as he was once again struck down with cancer, this time killing him. However, the money he raised and the inspiration he gave others has made Terry Fox a household name. Steve Fonyo is another man with guts and determination. He too ran on one leg to raise funds for research. These three men had a dream and went after it, but it was all Cana- dians that made the dream come true. After going around the world, Rick arrived in Newfoundland last August with only $172,000. At that point, 95 cents on each dollar had gone towards keeping himself and his crew going. It was his wheel across Canada, the Canadians, that made the Man In Motion tour a $15 -million success. That figure, $15 -million, is outstanding, but perhaps the biggest reward Rick Hansen himself received was when a young lady said, "Because you believed people's capabilities are greater than they think, I am here to- day without my wheelchair." Until one year ago, Kerris Houston of Richmond, B.C. could not walk - She stayed in her wheelchair. But seeing what Rick Hansen was about to attempt, she put everything she had into getting out of that wheelchair and walking. She took Rick's words to heart when he said, "Each and everyone of you, I know, have dreams, whether you're able-bodied or whether you're physically challenged. "I want to encourage you to realize that some of the best dreams in the world die right here in the dream phase because people are afraid of failing. "Don't be afraid. Go after your dreams. "Shoot for the stars and if you reach the moon, be happy because you can come away knowing you can be the best that you can be." Thanks to Rick, the physically challenged have been given new respect and new inspiration. And thanks to all who donated to the Man In Motion tour, Rick's dream to help others with spinal cord problems has come true. - by Anne Narejko Gardening pleasures I greet the ritual of spring planting time with mixed emotions. The time has arrived, the traditional May 24th planting season, is here and I am sufferering from what I fond- ly refer to as a case of Gangrene Thumb. How I envy those people who have beautiful gardens and luscious lawns. How I wish I could afford to hire a professional landscaper to come to my home to create ar- tistic magic with flowers and shrubs. I do not have such talents. Spring planting season is a difficult time of year for me. It leaves me in a terrible quandry. For the Last few weeks I've been visiting various nurseries and garden centres in the area. I've wandered aimlessly up and down the endless rows of plants. I can never decide what to purchase. An experienced garden shopper knows about exposure and soil, climate and color, drainage and design, window boxes and rock garden borders. Not I. Invariably I'll purchase a tray full of flowers that are not suitable for any of the conditions that my gardens dictate. I buy shade loving impatiens for the sunny corner of my flower bed. I buy flowers that are recommended for sunny spots, then proceed .to plant them under a maple tree. I never seem to get it figured out. It's like the difference between annuals and peren- nials, it takes some serious memory jogging for me to remember which is which. They don't make it easy for you. There are geranium -plants that are annuals. There are geraniums that are also perennials. There are the impatiens that grow in the sun. To make matters more difficult, flowers come with at least two names. There's the Flossflower, also known as Ageratum Helping with Klompen Feest is very rewarding Dear Editor, The annual Klompen Feest celebrations for 1987 are over and I wish to sincerely thank everyone for their interest and par- ticipation, making it another great success. I realize that success does not happen without good planning and a lot of hard work by many people. Without the cooperation of the Town of Clinton and its departments, the service clubs and all local organizations, plus the many volunteers, we would not be able to stage such an event. Clinton Klompen Feest attracts many people from all over Ontario. All the pro- grams during the weekend were well attend- ed and many visitors expressed their ap- preciation and pleasure with the events and the hospitality shown them during their stay in Clinton. The Kiompen Feest Committee, i most of whom have begin part of the organization since its beginning) are always trying to in- I greatly appreciate gardening expert Joan Lee Faust's comments on the name of the Tahoka daisy. She noted, "Here is an in- stance when a common name is welcome, for the Latin binomial of this one is enough discourage the most experienced gardener." I read and reread my gardening book in an attempt to remember flower names, planting particulars, colors and arr- angement suggestions. My efforts to absorb such information seems in vain for when it comes time to purchase my flowers at the local garden centre I barely remember a thing. I'm overwhelmed by garden centres. One flower looks like another, shrubs never look big enough, vegetable plants look spindly. I cannot envision how my garden will look once the flowers are planted and in full bloom. I do know that my garden will be a far cry from those lovely pictures that appear in my garden manuals. When the instructions tell me to plant my flowers six inches apart, I end up planting them two feet apart. I plant my little flowers in a nice straight row, rather than creative- ly bunching them in harmonizing color schemes. I always end up planting the tall flowers in the front of the bed and the tiny border plants in back. I always forget to fertilize my garden. I rarely remember to water it. So much for flowers. I have better luck with vegetables. I'm told that my vegetable garden has good soil. Perhaps that is the reason why I can grow green beans with such great suc- cess. By mid -summer my bean seeds have grown forth into an impressive display of plants. By summer's end we hope never to see another green bean again. My husband complains that we eat green beans for breakfast, lunch and supper dur- ing the summer months. I pick beans every day. I spend hour upon hour blanching and bagging packages of beans for the freezer. I tend to be over zealous with my green bean garden. I plant far more green beans than necessary. It comes with my annual visit to the garden centre. "I'll have half -a -pound of those beans seeds," I tell the man. It's like being at the deli -counter in the grocery store, but I have learned that green bean seeds go a long way, much further than a half -pound of ham. I grow tomatoes too. Qne year in fact, I delighted in discovering that the tomatoes en that have not been cleaned out of my g the previous fall had seeded themselves and the following spring had grown into new plants. I transplanted the seedlings, nur- tured them and reaped a bountiful harvest. I tried zucchini one year and only got one little vegetable from the mass of greenery that overtook my garden. I planted beets another year and had a bumper crop of beet tops. The beets themselves were puny. I planted carrots one year and never got around to digging them up. Another year I filled my vegetable garden with asters, carnations and zinnias and en- joyed cut flowers throughout the season. And now, another gardening season is upon me. With Joan Lee Faust's book in hand I'm embarking on my search for the perfect plants to make my garden the show place of the neighborhood. I'm up against tough competition. The couple across the road have a lovely garden and a lawn that's without a weed. The peo- ple next door have landscaped their flower beds and grow giant marigolds that are equal to none. Down the street another neighbor is making great improvements to his already attractive property. And here am I. It's all I can do to keep the grass cut once a week, but I'm off to a gung- ho start this season, having already planted some flowers, edged the front sidewalks, dug up the vegetable garden and weed-eated with fervor. The neighbors may wonder why I am out working in my garden at 9:30 p.m. at night. There's not much good that can be said about planting flowers by flashlight, but I am making a hearty effort this year to im- prove my dear old gangrene thumb. troduce new ideas that will improve the quality and add new interest to this unique festival. However, we would like to see some new enthusiastic faces who would like a share in the reward of planning this great community event. The next Klompen Feest meeting is being held on June 2 at 8 p.m. in the town hall council chambers. Again, I sincerely thank all who had a part in helping to make our 1987 Klompen Feest another success. Clarence Denornme Chairman of Clinton Klompen Feest Dorothy explains how donations are spent Dear Editor, The question has been raised, "What happens to the money that is donated to the Canadian Cancer Society?" The money is used as follows : research 55 percent, patient services 20 percent, education 14 percent, fund raising 7 per- cent, administration 4 percent. The Society benefits from the services of thousands of volunteers, private citizens like yourself who are involved in Public Education, Patient Services and Fund 0 Raising. The volunteers, assisted by a small dedicated staff, shoulder the respon- sibility of the efficient, cost-conscious management of the Society. Remember that for every $1.00 donated $.96 goes to services. Please help, CANCER CAN BE BEATEN! Yours sincerely, Dorothy Venkiteswaran Canadian Cancer Society Volunteer. EARLY FILES 5 years ago May 26, 1982 Budget 1s Poor Riddell Says - "It was a way of mobilizing public opinion," said Jack Riddell, Liberal MPP for Huron -Middlesex, following the recent closure of the Legislature, by the Liberal opposition. Liberals are angry over the recent budget handed down by Treasury Minister Frank Miller. "It was one of the few measures the op- position can use in a majority government," Riddell told the Signal -Star in a telephone interview from his Toronto office. "We feel that we accomplished our pur- pose in bringing the message across to the people of Ontario that the budget is ex- tremely poor," he said. Rain Doesn't Dampen Dutch Spirit - Saturday's continual rain may have frazzl- ed some, but thousands of people simply put up their umbrellas or sought shelter under awnings, blankets and newspapers and en- joyed Clinton's second Klompen Feest celebration. The threatening dark skies held back for the Friday night events, but on Saturday opened in a constant drizzle of rain, minutes before the afternoon parade and outdoor entertainment began. Still, despite the rain and the dampened spirits of some, the majority of the crowd stayed, the Klompen Feest was once again a great success in Clinton. Credit Union Gets Farm Assistance - The Clinton Community Credit. Union Limited of Clinton has received authorized lender status to provide help to Ontario farmers under the Farm Adjustment Assistance Program. The program, announced in late December 1981, will provide up to $60 million in aid to farmers. 10 years ago May 26, 1977 Cancer Canvass Is Over The Top - The Huron Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society of Ontario have reported that their annual fund raising campaign is far above its pro- posed goal. Already some $35,684 has been donated and the Huron target was set at $35,000. This is the earliest date ever for the campaign goal to be obtained. Locally, the Clinton branch, and surroun- ding territory is following the trend with the over the top goal. By May 24, $6,895.34 has been raised while their target has been set for $5,800. In Goderich the goal was set for $8,000 and by May 16, $11,132 has been donated to the society. 25 years ago May 24, 1962 Project To Furnish 4 Hospital Rooms Begun - Support for the new hospital wing is quite gratifying so far, Board members discovered at their meeting on Tuesday night. The hospital auxiliary has offered to fur- nish a four bed ward at a cost of $1,400. The Huron Fish and Game Conservation Association has taken on the task of fur- nishing a two bedroom at a cost of $750. The nurses and staff at the hospital are planning to furnish another semi -private $750 and this is in addition to the previously announced plan of Regal Chapter Order of the Eastern. Star, Blyth, to furnish one at 1750 50 years ago May 27, 1937 Huron Old Boys Association Picnic - The annual picnic of the Huron Old Boys Association of Toronto, in conjunction with the Huron County Junior Association will be held at Exhibition Park on Saturday June 12. 75 years ago May 30, 1912 Saturday Morning Fire - The town was alarmed early Saturday morning by the ringing of the fire bell and it was found that G.L. Cook's 10 cent store was ablaze. The brigade was quickly on the scene and the flames were confined pretty much to the one store