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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-06-03, Page 7Q -)inion Munro a much -celebrated author and neighbour To the Editor; this town, that Goderich was in the New readers who have enjoyed Munro's work her global renown, giving in return a share Some thirty-five years ago I remember Yorker. The story was, of course, by Alice over the decades will join together in cele- in her eminence and lustre that can make us reading a story in the prestigious New Munro who has just added to her many brating the fact that one of today's greatest all very proud. Yorker magazine when the word 'Goderich' honours the International Man Booker Prize short story writers has been one of our suddenly appeared on the page. In wonder- for her lifetime contribution to world litera- neighbours, gaining much of her material Robert J. Mulvaney ment I exclaimed to my wife, a native of ture. I hope the Signal Star and its many from Goderich and its vicinity, and, through Goderich Chiidren Ieft without answers after play centre burnt Auxiliary offers the Editor, I have four children, two nine -year-olds dren? What did they do to you? What didAve. do? and two 11 -year-olds, so you can proba- Their play centre can't be replaced. A That was thee. uestion I was asked afterthanks for support � bly imagine the variety of summer games downturn in the economy leaves us un- �..C' I had to tell my stepchildren that someone inside. The box itself was located under able to rebuild after the fire, so to speak. To the Editor; destroyed their play centre on the week- the children's play centre, thus destroying So now a yard that once was somewhat end,, both the toy box and play centre itself. of a local la and is left with and the Thank you to all who donated to the p y�Y Alexandra Marine and General Hospital In what the police are calling, a random Now I have heartbroken children ask- memories of laughter. A burned circle in act of arson*"an unknown- u or:per- � Auxiliary's annual Tag Day, Friday, May perso ing, "What did we do?" At least the first the grass is all that remains of their tree 15. Special thanks go to all the businesses sons felt it would bet= to bUrn down our thing they could say was "at least no one house. play centre. But really, is it the charred re- was hurt."truth?� and financial institutions that allowed us to But is that the Acts of 1 ask that anyone with information as to canvas at their place of business. It is appre- mains of r tree Wise that hurts or the violence hurt Many people, often more who perpetrated this heinous act .or s -is dated. A total of $3,494.88 was collected affix nonce has been taken than just physically. sbly had seen someone of suspicion in the from all Beingchildren,areas in the town. they don't realize the area of Elgin and Wellesley Saturday eve- We are pleased with the amount of money *U y night, between 11 p.m. emotional impact this has put on them ning contact the local'OPP or email me at: raised, i�. t�u�e entered my� which will be used to buy equipment property and on us. Why did this- happen? Over roquesix@cabletv.on.ca. for the hospital. e y ch l n's toy box. The . time 'their, questions will fade and. only decl box was all their the memory of their loss will haunt them. At a loss, R0 erbiades, Skip -its, Sincerely, kip -its, ball And we find ourselves fighting to under- Jeremy Bourque Alexandra Marine stand why someone would attack chil- and General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Godench Signal -Star Wednesday, June 3 2009 - Page 7 Health unit clears up misleading disease -rate information To the Editor; We would like to clarify information in your headline and article from may 27 (Huron leads in food and water illness). Huron County certainly does not lead the province in food and water illness. The statement that there are more food and waterborne -related illnesses in this region than in the province as a whole is inaccu- rate. In fact, we had only 71 cases of these ill - Geese the least of Residents asked to help house Celtic college goers nesses known to cause vomiting and din - rhea in humans in 2005, the most recent year of reported data. These illnesses can come from contaminated food and water, as well as through contact with infected ani- mals. In Huron County it is more common for some of these diseases to come from contact with animals or their feces, or by swallowing water from our streams or lake. It is for this reason, we strongly advise people to always wash their hands thor- oughly after any animal contact. We also encourage people to avoid getting lake or stream water in their mouth. It is true that Huron County has a higher rate per capita of these diseases than the province as a whole. A rate allows compari- sons between populations. However, our total number of cases does not lead the province. Our residents need to be assured that our store bought and restaurant food is safe and our treated drinking water and most untreated ground water in Huron County is safe. Details on the health of Huron County residents can be found in Huron County's community health Status Report at www.huroncounty.ca/health. Sincerely, Paul Dawson, Public Health Manager Shelly Hall, Epidemiologist "Huron County Health Unit reader's concerns To the Editor; I was amused by Cathy Cove's article on Canada Geese. It reflects the bizarre fear some people have of the natural world. Perhaps Cove should get back inside the safety of her computer, indoor lighting and air conditioning, then she could stop worrying about geese attack- ing children, drowning dogs and depos- iting droppings on golf courses. Or perhaps she likes to worry. Perhaps she could direct her atten- tion to children lacking medical atten- tion, donating to the rescue of aban- doned dogs or addressing the problem of manure produced by factory farms which finds its way into streams, ditch- es and the lake. That would be time well spent. But please, no more misplaced hysteria about dangers of Canada Geese. Sincerely, Patricia Brown To the Editor; One of the largest events in Goderich, the Celtic Roots Festival, attracts over 10,000 people each summer. As a result, accommodations including campgrounds, hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts fill up quickly, leaving many last minute visi- tors without a place to stay. Tourism Goderich is offering a solution and asking the citizens of Goderich for help. If you have you ever wondered what it would be like to run a bed and breakfast, here is an opportunity. Anyone wishing tb offer bed and break- fast accommodation during the Celtic College, Aug. 3-7 and or on the weekend of the Celtic Festival, Aug 7, 8 and 9 is asked to come to the tourist Information Centre at the corner of Hamilton and Victoria Streets as soon as possible and we will. co-ordinate overflow accommoda- tion. Be prepared to offer information about what yn>t, have to offer and rates. Travel counselors will be able to assist. Existing accommodations among estab- lished tourism operators will be filled first No place for children with local landlords To the Editor; In process of looking for a place to live in Huron County I have noticed that it is very hard to find housing that allows chil- dren. Property owners want to rent to seniors or singles with no children. Unless a family. is in the financial postition to purchase a property they are forced out of the area because of lack of accommoda- tions. I am a mother of three and have been searching for a place to live for weeks now with no luck. No wonder area schools are closing. It would be great if you could do a story about this topic as most of the public are probably unaware of this problem. I even called about a three bedroom house and they do not allow children! It just makes you wonder where our town is going to end up. Lori Carte but we need to be informed when they are full. Visitors will then be referred to the Celtic Bed and Breakfast Program. For information about the program phone 519-524-6600. Let's welcome visitors to Goderich dur- ing the Celtic roots Festival and all year long and let them know that we are not only Canada's Prettiest Town but the most hospitable. Sincerely, Bob Marshall Tourism Manager Submissions to Letter to the Editor must include full name, address end phone number of sender for verification purposes. Letters should be 500 words or less and The Signal -Star reserves the right to edit for length and clarity. Address letters to Goderich Signal -Star, Box 220,120 Huckins St., Goderich, N7A 4B6 or e-mail: gssnews@bowesnet.com via fax at 519-524-5145.