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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1977-03-24, Page 12Ostomy club formed its Huron When the Goderich ()stem Association , held its organizational meeting on February 21, nre'inbers developed a basic three-point term 6f . reference. The group will work to rehabilitate the person with an ostomy so they can return to normal living at home and in the community, -they will• work to keep ostomates up to date with modern equipment such as featherweight disposables; and they will try to help ostomates adjust and attempt to educate the ostomate and the general public so there would be .a better understanding between them. "We would be working closely with the Cancer Society or may become a branch of .the.society," the motion noted. "The society-1- could provide transportation, some supplies, phis p'r'ovide gocid contact with the new ostomates and general public." To achieve these goals the group suggested four actions they could follow. Visitations_ will be carried out with the patient (with the doctor's permission) before operations and after and when the • patient arrives 'home. Visitors problems." would - lie matched with the The group will also make patient according to type ofavailable. the magazine 'Alto,* pstputy, SON AO age. , Quarterly'. Continued organized 'Meetings The next meeting planned by are planned with films, speakers, the group~ is set for March 18 at doctors, dieticians, and GOCI at 7;30 p.m. There will be 0 educational programs. guest speaker on the subject of Time is to be set aside at the colostomies and a representative meetings for "sharing ideas and of an equipment supplier, Quebec has . old world 4 inn, picturesque village' The picturesque village of high -Sloping roofs,black shutters, Como in Quebec was so named and red doors, Willow Place looks because the magnificent beauty like a flashback to the-Europe of of its surroundings reminded the another 'more gracious period, early settlers of Como in Italy. Today, .this quiet Canadian • community has another link with the Old World - the village inn known as Willow Place. The 20-room inn does a year- round business, chiefly with sportsmen and sportswomen who enjoy horse'-riding, husky dog racing, sailing and old-fashioned hospitality. With its white stucco walls, .„, The menu specialty is tradi- tional English: roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, steak-and- kidney pie, washed down with the inevitable flagon of nut-brown ale. Host Pat'Garbutt describes the hostelry as "a place where people can drop in for a quiet drink and a good meal like your mother used to make." John, a big advertiser, thought the editor would" be'..;:cieepy interested, If you succumb taithis temptation, you won't be adding sunshine to the editor's day. Further, -most papers 'draw a sharp , line between the advertising and , editorial departments. , Advertising pull will do little ,to influence an editor regarding the merits of a story. Chances are she'll react adversely to pressure of any kind. Names, Names, Names In each issue of a national news magazine, there appears over one column this comment., "Names make news, This week these names made this news."' People other than wife, killers, marijuana . purveyors and bad check writers, nearly always like to see their names in print. A person whose name appears in' the paper in a complimentary way will buy,' not, one, but six copies. So it's well-worth all the effort that may be required to submit all the names of the guests or members or. delegates or other people involved. Somettmen it isn't fitting to inclUde full lists but if in doubt, do it. What about Pictures Firit, study the paper to which , you plan to submit stories and photographs. Pictures for . the big photo- graphic, spreads usually are. made by the newspaper's own photo- graphers.. On the other hand, the editor might ask your organization to take its own photos. It is suggested that the principals in any photograph be as close together as possible, almost crowded. Also, if possible, unless it's not just a protralt, have the principals doing something, not just looking at the camera. This isn't always easy, but it can be done. ' Most of the time, you'll find it to your advantage to call thp editor and ask her if she wants a picture of your event. Be sure to identify the people as they appear in the photograph , from left to right. Type their full names on a slip of paper and paste or tape it to the back of the photo. type or write on back o D n of the pliolc3g-raph4 or attach anything with paper' clips. These practices bend and damage the• pring and result in bad reproduc- tion of the photo.. New You're Set We hope we haven't painted the job of publicity chairman as unbearabl . Actually, if you can bear equal protions of patience and persistence, you will soon find you are making' pleasant stimulating contacts, performing a worthwhile service, and fi nding new enjoyment. STORE HOURS: • MONDAY TO THURSDAY 9 A.M. 6 FRIDAY 9 A.M. • 9 P.M. SATURDAY 9 A.M; 6 P.M. SUNDAY II AI.M. • S P.M. The Management Reperves the Right to limit qUantittes to normal family requirements . Nfintssqs-rftFr ot\rivick%o . CuT i-teom c.„ANN:4 c:)t Prce- oeir Itc714iF afiDEa- taE.el ,,et_Fw::*-- m - CROSb lase• sHoul p cw eoesr stew.N6 BEEF lb. GROlptOD FlzeSi.4 t:›R (05G) GIZOOND BEEF Ib -HOrnE _MADE• ca..3k.rrizt-p t-irtaz "rem ---'kemoveD) 44.41CACEN LESS 115REesr t\) I te-R,S' Et lCE.i . COOKED HOM c0e5Z. 13ucker CHiCk04 BOLOGNA 16 : 10 'SOWN HILYPic oitt< ztfiktibEa 3 r So, you've been elected news source by publishing the publicity chairmanl If you're like material you prepare, or she can mist of us. outside the publishing fire you as a reporter by tossing field, the first question, you'll ask your material into . the is, "How do I get n ew's about my wastebasket. organization ' into . the .. Don't ,misinform her or make newspaper?" And, like most of us mistakes that may appear in print outside the publishing field, and reflect adversely on the you'll raise a skeptical eyebrow newspaper. She won't trust you a when the president of your group second time. answers, "Just give the news to Write It Hot the newspaper." When it is physically possible, Well, the president has given the editor will want the news no you A good definition of your job, later than the day it happens. A but like any other job, there's a happening or event that is days . right way and a wrong Way to do old is generally no longer news, it it, is history — and most What is a Newspaper? newspapers leave the writing of A newspaper is a business. history to the historians. And the people who work"on a Much of the time y ou can give newspaper are no different from your story to the editor before it those who staff any other ,. happens, For example, you knew business, with the exception that well in advance that your group is they are more pressed for time going to conduct a banquet or than the majority of us. Most of hold an election of officers or us ,.. are engaged in writing, sponsor some other similar editing, and printing in a feW activity. Always see to it that the hours enough material to fill the . editor has this information at average 100,000-word 'novel. least 48 hours prior to the event. Keeping in mind, the pressures Once you'Ve giVen her an under which newspaper people "advance" story, the editor will must work will make your job expect a "cover" or' account of easier. , • what happened at the event. They deserve your respect, but If, for some reason, the event not necessarily your awe; they fails .to' take place it is your will appreciate your brevity, but responsibility to notify the editor not your curtness. Because it is a immediately. If she prints a story profession where people on the announcing a meeting at a Certain outside often seem to think they place and a certain time, and on know better how to do the job that same day gets a call from a than .,those on the 'inside, reader stating that the meeting • newspaper people will appreciate did not take place, she is going to your gaining an understanding of , have some choice comment about `how they work and of the the person who gave . her. the _standards they must meet: • story. The Editor - Avoiding Errors Fiction writers. and- . mot i on „ If there were but one thing the picture producers for years have editors the country -over had in • pictured editors as hard-drinking, common, it would • be an cynical rulers of public opinion., insistence on accuracy. Stories. You will 'be happy..to know, that written in long hand invite errors.. the vast majority 'of them are if At's impossible for you to type persons just like yourself, with you story, print all names, and the same concern for their make certain your penmanship community that most of us have. leaves no room for doubt in the There is probably-'no other editor's mind about the spelling ' single person . in town who of any word in the' story. knows more about what makes By following these basic rules the community tick — past, when preparing a news story, you present, and future — than the, will go far in building prestige for editor of your local newspaper.' yourself in the mind of the editor: Nearly every significant .act of- -I. Ty pe it double spaded on ' every citizen fretti birth notice to-- :one. side only on 81/2 " x 11" obituary passes, across her , desk. paper. ....,_ - • . She knows that, the life blood of 2. Leave ample t 11/2 ") her paper is news and ...let's face margins, both right and left. it, there has to be a reason why• 3. At the upper left hand „.wastebaskets in newspaper , , cornerty,pe your name, address offices are' bigger than they are and phone number. This' will any place else...she makes only identify you as a news source, and one decision about anything that the editor will have no trouble is not, news. , reaching you if 'she has any Good Ideas , Inestions about the story. , It will surprise you how soon 4. Start typing the actual story - you will begin to develop a news about one-third of the way down sense, to know instinctively when the • page, and keep' the story , a happening is news and when it short. Most of your stories'should.. isn't. • be restricted to one 'page,. If the editor wants additional details, One of the best Ways to develop - -she will ask for them. this sense is to study your newspapers, notice the. kind 'of Keep it Short • stories used, which ones go on the Rising costs of turning out any newspaper Inake it imperative front page, and those used"in the society and 'club columns. that all stories be told in as few words as possible. Try- to adopt a 'patternsimple ' k-You will soon find that it's a lot for writing your stories. Imitation ' can aid you greatly in' developing more fun to see a brief item, skill in presenting the facts with a , giving all the essential information, minimum of 'effort and training. in print — 'than to Follow the- style and construction of articles ' that already, have appeared in your paper, .It might lie helpful to cut out examples of various types of stories from the paper and follow their pattern when a similar • situation arises for which you must• prepare a story. Tell.it Honestly! The 'ABC' of writing a news story is to tell '— who, why, what, - when-4 where and how: After You have written your story , check it against the five w's and the hi. , The 'editor wants all the facts ---- and necessary details., including the full mines and addresses of local persons. involved and any identifying titles they may .have. You naturally will want every „ story you give the editor to be as accurate and impartial as though it had been 'prepared by her own reporter. In fact, when you give a story to the editor, yoe in effect become a i Avoid the Needle ' member of her reporting staff. ' It can be a temptation, when She can rely on you as a handing a story to the editor, to dePendable and discriminating , casually mention that brother Drop in to historic Winnipeg house ° - - A sign inviting passersby to drop in hangs outside, ,it fine old house at '61 Carlton Street; Winnipeg, Manitoba. ' Described as otie of the best examples 'of 19th century archi- __ lecture, Hugh John Maedonald's • "Dalnavert" 'was named after both his father's home in.Toronto and his Maternal grandmother's birthplace In Siotland. Sir Hugh John was the Sonof, Canada's first prime minister, Sir John A. Miedetteld; The houge narrowly escaped demolition in 1076,. but was saved through the efforts of .tfie 12,—.THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MARCH 2i, 1977 So you're publicity chairman Here's what to do contemplate that beautiful, long story that found its resting- place in the wastebasket. Avoid' adjectives, and the glowing tributes. If, it, takes more than a page to tell, better read the story over carefully and 'do a little editing of your own. - Advertising or Newg? An editor receiv6s • dozens, sometimes hundreds, of publicity stories each clay:' most of them labeled "News". •• Many of these march briskly, across her desk and into the wastebasket because she considers them an attempt to get a free ad that Should have been bought and paid for. 'Stories extolling the advantages of certain commercial products, for example., . A brief' examination of the subject matter of your story will tell you whether to take it to, the editor or to the advertising department. Man'itoba' Historical Society. It has been completely restored so that visitors •eall,riow see the' home much as it Wag hi 1895. Sir Hugli John IvlacdOnald was premier of Manitoba for a brief peripk; An 1900, and was, remembered is a kindly but keTn police magistrate who occasion, ally-Offered vagrants a night's ledgirigs lit, his basement at , In dOntrast; Winnipeg social elite were ,grackihaly and frequently entertained upstairs by uttiyMicanatd, *teen of die" tity's lotal %Way, wy