HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1972-08-23, Page 10Area weeklies are winners in ..CCNA competition
Daily newspapers sionld take
a tip, from the weeklies in pre
renting• a more personalized
Product instead, of coast-to-coast
monotony, Jean-Paul
Quebec communications minis-
ter told membersof the Canadian
Community Newspapers Assoc-
iation in. Mentreal on Saturday.
The weekly newspaper, which
takes into account the local and
regional personalities of its
readers, is the ideal spokesman
for a public mindful of its rights,
he told the Canadian Community
Newspapeks Association annual
meeting.
Concentration of other media
;has led to uniform news reports
aimed at a stereotyped reader in
da.ilies across the country and
the same wire service stories in
radio and television newscasts,
he said.
He acknowledged that
weeklies are concerned mainly
with local and regional issues,
but said their personal
character should be preserved
and hopefully they are still one
of the best training grounds for
Some ',cold steam" vapor-
izers may trigger asthma
attacks.
Designed to increase the hum-
idity in rooms, the vaporizers
are often used for patients who
have influenza, bronchitis, and
other respiratory ailments. The
moisture can help unclog conges-
tion and make it easier to breathe.
But fungi can flourish in the
misty paradise if the devices
are not cleaned often and cared
for properly.
Tests by Dr. William R.Solo-
mon at the University of Mich-
igan -- which were reported in
a recent issue of Medical Tri-
bune -- showed that vaporizers
can spew out the fungi into the
air In the room. When some
vaporizers are turned on, the
airborne particles can increase
by as much as 470 times!
Some of the millions of part-
icles are one-celled fungi that
multiply by dividing like crazy.
When the fungi are breathed in,
young journalists.. Sven though
communication was becoming
more electronic, weeklies would
Still hold an, important position.
"The weekly paper will be
nailed on to defend the rights of
the average- citizen, this eiient
Majority which submits without
opposition" he said.
Lou Miller, publisher of
Montreal Monitor, was elected
President of the association suc-
ceeding Jack parry, publisher of
the Record in Rtmbey, Alta.
Andrew Y. McLean of the
Huron. Expositor Seaforth and
The Post, Brussels, was elected
first vice-president and
Cloudesley S. Q. Hoodspith of
Lions Gate Times, West Van-
couver, B.c. was elected second
vice-resident.
Lynn. Lashbrook of The Mer-
cury, Rodney, was named trea-
surer and Win. Kennedy of the
Durham Chronicle, is Secretary.
Delegates to the association's
annual convention which ended
Saturday also voted to adopt a
new constitution making the
they can cause infection as well
as aggravate asthmatic symp-
toms and eiren trigger attacks.
Dr. Solomon tested different
vaporizers on volunteer asthma
patients and patients with re-
current allergic summer symp-
toms and found that unclean de-
vices caused a worsening of
symptoms within a half hour. To
avoid this problem -- which can
also occur in humidifiers in gen-
eral as well as some air con-
ditioners -- people should be
extremely careful to clean the
devices thoroughly and frequently
says Dr. Solomon. Every two or
three weeks.
Breathing can be a hazardous
business in these days of air
pollution and cigarette smoke.
Even supposed aids to breathing
- like vaporizers -- can cause
trouble. Find out more about
the hazards to breathing from
your local tuberculosis and res-
piratory disease association.
They have the facta.
association a lecleraticka of
PrOVinCiai and regional horn-
Pinnity newspaper associations.
Seven provinces shsreci the
awards n the annual. ,Better
Newspaper competitions of the
Panaciian COMMunitY News
papers .4090019n.
The Goderich Signal ,Star
shared third place honors With the
Aurora, Ont. Banner for best
all round newspaper in the 3001
to SW circulation class. The
Signal. Star came second for
best editorial page. The Wing
ham Advance Times tied for
1970 sedan for $1,900 a.ndSmIlin°
Sam had a large selection of
cars to choose from. I needed
a home for a dog which refused
to be housebroken. Again my
neighbour came to the rescue
and found a home for it. I must
admit, when I want to either sell
or get rid of something my
neighbour is a big help.
My wife also looks forward
to my neighbour's weekly visits.
He always has many subjects of
interest to her: such as weddings,
recipe's and even remarks to
make about raising children. He
also keeps my wife informed as
to what's on at the local theatre
and where she can go for enter-
tainment.
My neighbour doesn't miss
much. For example: there was
a big American Caddy at Mrs.
Van Snoot's down the street last
week. My neighbour informed
me that it belonged to her
brother-in-law up from
Chattanooga for the week-end.
When I asked about poor old
Mrs. Barton, my neighbour told
me that she died- yesterday and
the funeral service will be held
on Monday.
When I inquired about Mrs.
Hubbard being as-big as a house,
my neighbour informed me that
she had twins last Tuesday.
The amazing thing about my
neighbour is that he is seldom
wrong, and when he is he will
correct himself the following
week. I can count on what he has
to say as being the truth.
Not only does he tell me all
thirci Once. for hest 441004
pa,gP: in the .00171 to 3000 claps.
end the. lVfilvertell SPA took third
place :in a similar competition. in
the 1001 to 2000
Neither the geatp.rth nor
Brussels paper was entered in
the COMPetitiens,
these things, but he shows me
pictures as well.
My neighbour is not above
expressing his opinions, even
though I frequently disagree with
them. He is also willing to
listen to my opinions whether in
agreement with them or not.
My neighbour does demand
a small fee for his services.
However it is barely more than
enough to survive on.
You know, this town would
have a difficult time getting along
without my neighbour.
My neighbour is also your
neighbour. As a matter of fact
he is talking to you this very
minute. He is known by some
as "The Blabber" and sometimes
when he hasn't much to say, by
others as ""The Weekly Minute".
But most of you know my neigh-
bour by the name "The Goderich
Signal-Star".
So, you see, a hometown news-
paper is just like having aneigh-
bour who not only keeps you
informed on everything that is
going on but as a neighbour who
will help you with everything
from buying a house to procuring
recipes.
Yours truly, James Kingsley
USE
POST
WANT-ADS
DIAL 887-6641
Victims of vaporizers
A letter by a Goderich reader
James. Kingsley which appeared
in the Goderich Signal Star was
selected from entries submitted
by readers in community news-
papers across Canada who des-
cribed what they liked about their
home town paper. Mr. Kingsley,
who was in Montreal for the
event, received $300 and a gold
medal award and a similar award
went to R, G, Shrier, publisher
of the Goderich paper.
Following is Mr. Kingsley's
winning “Hometown Newspaper"
entry, as it appeared in the
Signal-Star. It was headed '"My
Neighbor."
I have a neighbour who visits
me once, but only once a week.
I just say "What's new" and
he's off and running. He tells
me all about Joe Black's car
accident on South St., Farmer
McDonald's Barn burning down
and What's going on in the
Town Council (although he quite
often gets carried away with
this subject).
I'll ask my neighbour how
the hockey team from the factory
made out the other night. He
not only tells me who won but
that Archie Smith scored at 8:10
of the first period and my team
lost 1-0.
Last year I decided to buy
a house. My neighbour told me
Beach's Real Estate had one for
$14,000 and Howe's had a large
listing of homes for sale. Thanks
to my neighbour I found the house
I wanted. Last month. I bought
a car. Once again my neighbour
advised that Honest Harry had a
:oderich subscriber has
best letter in weeklies
t,s, ...
It was away back in 1905 when thit group posed for their pichire as they were
about to graduate from the Brtissels Continuation School. The picture, one in a
series from the past, being reproduced during Brussela Centennial year, was
made available by Duncan A. McDonald of Brussels. Shown are (front) (left)
Ella Hansuld, Robert Forrest, Mina McRae, John McCracken, Carrie MC-
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Crackers, Jennie Arinstrong; (second row) Duncan MeDotiald,"dertrude Ross,
Bertha Ross, J. H. Cameron (Principal), Mary McArter, Argo Ross, Ethel
Scott (teacher); (third row) Mary Park, Elsie Wilton; (back row) Robert ryanS,
Arthur Smith, Frank Davidson, James Strachail, Harry William Caineron,
Pert Hingstoil.