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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-11-25, Page 5Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, November 25, 1987—Page 5 Shrier releases second book Former Signal -Star Publishing Presi- dent R. G. (Bob) Shrier may not be publishing newspapers anymore, but he's a long way from being out of the publishing business altogether. Shrier's second book, another collection of his motivational series of syndicated radio broadcasts and newspaper columns, entitled "Let's Think for a Minute, IDEAS" has been on the bookstore shelves for a couple of weeks. His first book, titled after his "Let's Think for a Minute," radio programs, has sold over 4,000 copies since its release last November. The first book, a collection of 175 col- umns, was "very well received," said Shrier, noting it went over particularly well with adolescents, to the point where some elementary school teachers have been using it as a reference during discus- sion periods. Shrier feels the book has been popular with a wide range of readers because the segments are,. "thoughts on everyday living". "Every thought is an idea and that's all they are, just ideas, my ideas. This is not the last word on a subject — I just want to promote thought," he said. Shrier said he decided to put out the se- cond book, containing 215 segments, because, with more than 1,000 of his broad- casts "on the shelf," readers of his first book began asking when he would release another. Shrier, who recently sold his interest in Signal -Star Publishing Ltd., (publishers of seven weekly newspapers and one regional newsmagazine) to St. Catharines Standard Ltd. has been doing 25 radio programs per month for several years. He now devotes his working hours to his radio work and conducting motivational seminars. For Shrier, the books are simply another way to extend the spreading of the positive attitude. message that is the thrust of his seminars and radio broadcasts. The good news for followers of the "Let's Think for a Minute," series, is that Shrier plans to publish a new book each year, in order to keep up with demand for a permanent form for his radio segments, which can be heard on London's CIQM radio. "Let's Think for a Minute, IDEAS," is available at outlets across Huron County and in Goderich at Kings,. The Entertainer and Fincher's. The book is also available at stores in other areas of Ontario. Committee to assess dental care Health Minister Elinor Caplan has re- quested the Advisory Committee on Dental Care to reconvene and assess the dental care needs of Ontario residents over the age of 65. "Many elderly Ontario residents are financially unable to receive necessary dental treatment," Ms. Caplan said. "This study should provide the necessary research to help us develop an effective, accessible dental care program for those in need." The advisory committee will use the following terms of reference: • To review and assess available infor- mation on dental status of Ontario residents aged 65 and older, and assess the availability, accessibility and adequacy of current programs in meeting these needs. • To set goals for the restoration and maintenance of dental health for this age group, and identify priority target groups where assistance is most needed and most effective. • To define essential basic dental care (preventive and curative) services and present options for possible delivery mechanisms that could be used to provide services to the target groups identified. Dr. T. W. Hicks, director of dental ser- vices for Simcoe County and Muskoka - Parry Sound Health Units, is advisory committee chairman. The committee already has represen- tatives from the Ontario Dental Associa- tion, Ontario Society of Public Health Den- tists, the two faculties of dentistry and the Ministry of Health. Additions to the advisory committee will be representatives from the United Senior Citizens of Ontario, the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs, the Ministry of Communi- ty and Social Services and the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association. The committee recently studied the den- tal care needs of children in Ontario. Bas- ed upon its recommendations, former Health Minister Murray Elston this year announced a dental care plan for elemen- tary school children whose families are unable to ' pay for urgently -needed treatment. Oppose injustice for price of a stamp For the price -of a postage stamp and the time involved to write a letter, Canadians are working to oppose injustices in other countries. Paul Carroll of Seaforth is one such Cana- dian who is writing letters to world leaders on behalf of political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Through Amnesty International, Paul Carroll is working to help right injustices and oppose undue punishments against men and women who have been imprisoned for actions that are contrary to government rut, . ings in the countries where they live. Amnesty International is an independent non-government organization that works for the release of those imprisoned for religious, political or other conscientiously held beliefs or their ethnic origin; color, language or sex provided that they have never used or advocated violence. Amnesty International opposes torture and capital punishment in all cases without reservation. Mr. Carroll supports Amnesty Interna- tional with financial donations. This past year he has also become actively involved in the letter writing protest that the organiza- tion promotes. Of his support of Amnesty International, Mr. Carroll noted that his contributions re- quired no meetings, no structured involve- ment, and little time commitment. For the time it takes to write a letter, Mr. Carroll believes that he is able to make a difference. "It is an opportunity for us who live in the free world to make a statement. My rights and freedoms as a Canadian are important to me. Through letters I can contact leaders in countries where freedoms and rights are prohibited. And all it costs is the price of the stamp." A regular magazine published by Amnes- ty International tells about the prisoners who need immediate intervention. The in- formation regarding the crimes they have allegedly committed and mailing addresses of government leaders are also published. "(These people) have not committed crimes like the kind that we are familiar with. These are crimes of opinion. It's not like these people have been inciting revolu- tion," Mr. Carroll explained. - Take the case of a young man in Turkey. He has been in prison for more than four years now. His crime was the distribution of pamphlets that explained workers' benefit packages and terms of employment. The crimes that result in the arrest of political prisoners often involve rights and freedoms that Canadians take for granted. Many of those that are arrested are jailed indefinitely. Physical torture in the jails is alleged in some cases. Unfair trial is alleged in many instances. "We (Canada) spend millions of dollars on foreign aid. We should expect some degree of human rights in these countries," Mr. Carroll stressed. He has written letters to Iran, to Turkey and to Peru. Progress reports printed in the Amnesty International magazine indicate that the written protests are effective in vin- dicating many political prisoners and bring- ing others to fair trial. Mr. Carroll would like to hear from other people in Huron County who are involved or interested in Amnesty International work. For more information you may contact Paul Carroll at 527-1860. For more detailed information on Amnes- ty International, the Canadian headquarters are located at 130 Slater Street, Suite 800, Ot- tawa, Ontario K1P 6E2. Phone: (613) 563-1891. The ministry will provide annual fun- ding of $7.3 million to serve an estimated 45,000 children a year. Ontario's 43 health units are administering the program, which began in September. ntinel' Birthday Club Richard Wright Lucknow November 26, 1980 7 Years Old Jeremy McQuillan R.R. 7 Lucknow November 26, 1982 5 Years Old J.J. Dadson Ripley November 27, 1985 2 Years Old Steven Sellars R.R. 1 Holyrood November 30, 1977 10 Years Old LUCKNOW VARIETY & DRY FOODS Annual Christmas Shopping Spree 4 Hours Onl Friday November 27th 6:00- 10:00 p.m. Off All Merchandise (Cash & Carry) Watch for other In•Store Specials LUCKNOW VARIETY & DRY GOODS LUCK NOW 3evis&•• Open every Friday night in December 528-2288