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The Huron Expositor, 1973-11-01, Page 12[PROM $P051 R, SEAFORTH4 9fNY, NOV. 4 1973 Attends Ottawa Convention During the recent convention in 04avra of the National Liberal Federation, John Horan who is chairman of the McKillop Liberal Aissociation and a Huron delegate to the convention had the oppiartunity of a chat with Prime' Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau while attending one of the sessions. Mr. Hdran and Mr. Trudeau are -in the first row while an unidentified delegate in' the row behind looks between them. SKIL DRILL . WITH TRIGGER CONTROL You'll cheer the smooth performanae of thls, superior tool. With famous trigger speed control you can control speed from 0 to' 750 RPM.., Use also as a power screwdriver! Has rugged 3 AMP. ,Super burnout protected motor with extra chuck capacity. Double reduction gearing for, added torque phis removable skip handle. (Prom Gosterich ' Signal Star) The Huron County Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Oatarie (A.C.O.) haS given final approval to a proposal for future use of the former Huron County. Jail. That proposal has been filed with the Town of Goderich. The A.0 .0 s suggestion calls for a "multiple use tourist at-,, tractibn". It noted that the "very architecture and age of the i building alone lend t much value for such a proposal,' as does its original use, and these combined with a number of attractions we propose adding' to the building, could make. a self sustaining fu- ture for the historic structure." yesterday, most Americans died from sudden, short-term diseases. Only decades ago there was no effective drugs for tuber- culosis or pneumonia. But to- day - most people die from diseases that last for years. American—medicine has 'not adjusted to the reversal, says Dr: William H. Glazier at Yeshiva University in New York. "The system," he says, "is in a better position to take care Of the patient who is so incapacitated that he has to be in a hospital bed than the patient who is ill but more or less able, to go about his normal business." Chronically ill patients now constitute about 85 percent of the people who, are ill in this country. But • few medical people are trained in long-term management of chronic illness or in home care. part- of the problem, says The A.C.O. briefen goes on to discuss the propoS 1 in detail under the topics of "the proposal itself, the economics, and the administration of the project." It suggests that the entrance corridor, g because of its very shape, with long unbroken walls, could serve "ideally as a gallery in..which could be displayed paint- ings, newspaper clippings and, photographs of or about the jail and its history." 0 ' "Such a display, located in this way, would serve as an ideal introduction ,,to what the visitor was about to see throughout the remainder of the building," the proposal said. Dr. Glazier is the system itself. The system is passive; it 'does not go into action until a patient visits a physician or a, clinic. By this time, the illneSs--such as emphysema which takes years to develop--may be far advanced. Cures are not possible for most chronic disease; treatment is aimed at relieving distressing symptoms, such--as breathless- ?ess in emphyiema. Dr. Glazierrecommends var- ious ways the medical system can reach out - to people to try to change their lifestyles and thus prevent the "man-made" chronic diseases that are caused by cigarette smoking, overeating, overdrinking, lack of exercise, and environmental pollution of all kinds. People themselves can take the first step by adopting life- styles that help ward of chronic diseases. "One section of the cell blocks," „the 'proposal suggests, "might be set aside for the mu- seum of- penology suggestion which was brought up when a new use for the jail was first dis- cussed some time ago," "We understand help is avail- able for this .project from ,the Provincial Government in terms of exhibits, if not in terms of finances, and such offers should be followed up with a view to of- ferihg as much variety in dis- plays as possible to prospective visitors," the proposal said. The former court room on the third floor would provide ideal space for an arts and/Or crafts gallery. in which to display the work of local and regional ar- tists, the A.C.O. suggested. The proposal also suggests that ,,if financing could be ar- ranged the 'room would be well- suited to refurbishing as it was when court and Huron County Council 'met there during the 1800's." • The A.C.O. proposal noted that the courtyards have already proven they can be put to useful service, at least in the case -of the larger one, where outdoor- theatre for Goderich had Its debut and met with considerable suc- cess. "Other courtyards," the pro- posal noted, "might be pressed into service as outdoor tea gar- dens, a playground for youngsters whose parents might be involved, with other activities in the Struc-' ture, an outdoor art or 'Similar display area and so 'on.", "We should not lose sight of the fact that the former gover- nor's mansion, which now houses the Children's Aid SoCiety, is part of the jail and with new fa- cilities for the C.A.S. will be- come available for new uses as well," the proposal noted. , It then went on to suggest the most ideal use for the man- sion would be a refurbishing pro- ject which would outfit the home in the period of the early 1900's when it was in use as originally intended.. The A.C.O. also suggests in the propbsal that parts of •the mansion could be used to house- the Huron County Archives where they would be readily available and "housed in a library which itself is' of historic importance." "Portions, of the mansion are also suitable for us meeting areas for any group o aniza- Hon§ in Goderich who find it difficult at times to loc , e meet- ing places," the proposal noted. The A.C.O. said In their brief that a great deal of ' financing could be realized, through the various government grants now available to individual's, groups, organizations and municipalities., "Staff to man the project could be hired under Opportuni- ties for Youth or Local Initiative Programs," the A.C.O. suggests. "Similarly staff to undertake the necessary renovations might be hired in this way." "Funds to cover the materials needed however, and the engi- neering studies necessary, seem to be another question," the ACO admits. To operate the facility under such a multi-purpose system the A.C.O. suggests in their brief that it be managed as a public -operation by a nine member board. This board, according to the proposal agreed to by the A.C.O. last week, would be made up of two members of Goderich Town Council, one representative tobe the reeve or deputy 'reeve, one member of the Goderich and Area Planning Board, two 'members of the Architectural Conservancy, one member of the Goderich Re- creation Board, one member of 45. the Huron County Historical So- ciety, one • member of Huron County Council (being the chair- Man of the • council's.. property,„, committee) and one architect who would act in an advisory ca- pacity and would be appointed by the Historical Jail Board. • - The Warden of the County and the Mayor, of the Municipality would be •exofficio members of the board. All members of the board, under this plan; would have one vote, with the exception of the ad- visory architect who would only act in the capacity of advisor where matters involved the structure itself. Appointments to the board would be reviewed every two years so that the selection of representatives would coincide with civic elections. The board should be autono- mous in its decision, the A.C.O. proposal' says, but would report regularly, through, its appointed members, to the various groups and elected bodies who hold an interest in the jail and its opera- tion. Advance ugoestion for jail use iT We are dying slowly , A man for-our times Safe, Convenient, durable... - MAIL BOX No. 581-034 SALE" 1 .95 EA. Modern design, dark blue metallic-satin finish With red signal flag. 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On Sunday, September 23rd, at Toronto St. Michaels Cathe- dral, I saw a Man of God .. I touched a living Saint! Cardinal Mindszenty Primate of Hungary - Martyr for the 'Faith - Blessed of the people - celebrated Mass and received the resounding'welcome of thousands' of his friends of every nationality. As wave upon wave of applause rose and swelled to a roar we bowed down to receive the blessing of this great man and my mind went back in time to the year 1948. I am again a schodT child of twelve and the papers are full of the trial of Cardinal Mindsienty of Hungary! Torture- - brainwashing - martyr - suffering . . . all are familiar words used to describe the agony of this hero of Hungary who suffers 'under atheistic Com- munism. ' The prayers of my classmates and myself rise to heaven from the school chapel and we pray for his release. My understanding of the situation is limited. ',realize only, that a man is being perse- cuted for his faith and suddenly all the petty, juvenile complaints I ever expressed against the rules 'and regulations of boarding school seem trivial in the face of Jilts great man's suffering...and for the first time thiS selfish, egotistical, s elfc entred youngs- ter looks outside of herself and feels compassion for another. Her mind fantasizes and she plots a way to free Cardinal Mindsz- enty. She will find a way to help him and find him . .release hire. . .relieve him of his suffer- ing. No obstacle Will be too big. . . .anything is possible .. for having never known adver- sity in her short life, she cannot clmprehend failure. She daydreams of a day to come when she will be able to "Do Something" . . . . to help this martyr- . . . this Man of God. Months pass by. Cardinal Mindszenty is condemned to life imprisonment. Front page pic- tures burn their way into the child's mind. "0 God! That they should be so cruel" "surely God will damn them". "That they should treat one of "our" people in such a way". (I am very Roman Catholic and fail to see that, in his suffering, Cardinal Mindszenty belongs to all the people.) Months turn into years. Card- inal Minds zenty is no longer front page news, but he comes often to the mind of the child who is growing and learning. "Where is he now?" she wonders. "What is he\ doing? Are his jailors at all kind? Does he sit alone in some small damp cell?" . . . and her heart 'cries out "Help him 0 God. Help him." Now when things don't -go her way she offers it up - - - for him who gave up so much... and Cardinal Minds- zenty becomes her hero! Then• comes 1956. The child is now a woman and Hungary is again front page news' for her _people have risen up against their oppressors and have made a bid for feedom. In the heat of the fighting brave young Hungarians break into the building that holds their Prirnate`prisoner and rush him to the safety of the American Embassy in Badapest. But we in the free world, forgetting that "we are our Brothers' keeper" let Hungary fight her own fight and the revolution is crushed by Russian forces. And yet my heart exults - - "He's free 1 Cardinal ,Minds- zenty 'is free?" And that child of long ago seems to stand out- side myself and is happy with me. "Now he will come" I tell myself. "This Man of God! This Saint of our times! This Martyr for the faith' Now he will come". But no. He refused to leave his -native Hungary, knowing pre- sence there gives to his people the strength they need to endure their own oppression. And so the years go oh and Cardinal Mindizenty becomes a• source of hope and faith to all the world - - -and to that child of long ago he becomes, more than ever, her special hero. And now it 1.0973 and Car- dinal Mindszenty is to come to Toronto, for .through the inter- cession of the Pope arrangement - have been made for his safe pas- sage out of Hungary and he is to come to the North American con- tinent to help his people celebrate -one thousand' years of Christia- nity. The child who has become a woman too must go to Toronto for she has an appointment with a Specialist at a 414edical Clinic there. "She will go one day early" she tells herself, "and attend Sunday Mass at St. Michael's". "Perhaps she will get a chance to see her hero." Thus it is that I kneel in 'the old Cathedral, waiting for Car- dinal Mindszenty to enter and say the 12.10 Mass. The church is crowded. People line the aisles and crowd both sides of the altar. The choir loft le 'filled ancrpeblire overflow the Cathedral out onto the lawns and sidewalks. I wait in expectation, and that child of twenty-five years ago kneels beside me in anticipation. Suddenly he is there . . . dressed in gleaming white vest- ments over a green surplis., On his head he wears 'his Bishops hat and in his hand he holds the Shepherd's Staff. He is Messing the people and as he passes up the aisle their hands reach out to him and tears stream down their faces. My heart thumps against my chest and pulses against my throat. He is 'coming closer. I go down on my knees as, he raises his hand in blessing. 'He is so close and his eyes are dark and piercing. He looks directly at me . my liand goes out to touch his sleeve and his fingers brush my cheek . . . "0 God, . . . I am not worthy". . .. and bowing down I start to cry. All around I hear the sobs of others visibly moved and the Cathedral is charged with a magnetic quality impossible to identify. I look up. Cardinal Mends zenty is approaching the Altar. The people stand and their voices rise in one tremendous roar of welcome. , Tears run down their faces and hands clap against each other in a never ending crescendo of welcome. Beside me an. old Hungarian woman sobs aloud. A young girl in front of me, obViously second generation, weeps into her hands. Grown men cry like children and with no shame or embarrassment wipe at their eyes with big white handkerchiefs; . . and over and over and over again that roar .., of thousands of welcoming voices! ,The Cardinal raises his hand again in blessing and his arms reach out with love and affection toward the people. Then he turns and kneeling at the foot of the altar, he intones in Latin the prayers for the beginning of the Mass, "I will go unto the altar of God, to God who giveth joy to my youth," - - - and bowing down, my heart cries out, "Welcome Cardinal Mindszenty) .W.el.cofmosepirhoetrfoon ooff moyongcsihryildh.Obd. strength of the people! Welcors .3a1n,: of our 01,18, es e