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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-09-23, Page 7Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - Page 7 Opinion Mistake to discontinue hands-on personnel To the Editor; I am very much concerned about the elimination of the educated and experi- enced nursing staff that examines the pa- tients as she/he goes for a mammogram. This professional person not only is an expert in examination of the breast, she teaches the patient about breast abnor- malities, what to watch for and who to notify if something is noticed. We all know the family doctor does not do this teaching, nor does he exam- ine the breast as thorough at the times ie: the annual physical examination, as Letters opin►O„l he has many things to deal with. Not all women will visit their doctor on a regu- lar basis, however they will go for their mammogram. Those people who do not have a family doctor are now even more at risk. A digital mammogram is 15 minutes away from where I live, however I drive an hour to go where there is nursing staff so I can be examined properly. Is this the trend? Of course, it boils down to money. A Job Connect well done To the Editor; It was a pleasure to read the article focused on the Summer Job Service pro- gram available through Conestoga College, Stratford Campus. This Employment Ontario funded program is quite a successful province wide program available to students between the ages of 15-30. As articulated in the article "Chamber of Commerce's First Summer Student A Huge Success," the program focuses on building relevant workplace skills through summer employment. We are delighted the student, Stephanie Taylor had such a positive experience with her summer employment and gained valuable skills to augment her education and future career goals as a Medical Office Administrator. We like to extend our appreciation to employers such as the Goderich Chamber of Commerce for participating in this worthwhile program. This past summer 137 employers par- ticipated throughout Perth and Huron County providing employment to over 300 students. Interested employers or students can contact Job Connect at 1-800-463-0796 for further information and to ensure participation/registration for the summer 2010. Employer registra- tion begins in early spring, space is lim- ited so please register early. • Sincerely Jennifer Gibson Summer Jobs Service Program Conestoga College Should we not be concerned about pre- vention as well as the cure'.' I feel this is an extreme mistake we are making to discontinue these `hands-on personnel.' They tell us that breast cancer is one of the main causes of cancer death in On- tario. We all know someone who has had the mammogram that was negative, yet had cancer. Sometimes young women, or those with very dense breasts, are difficult to be accurate. I have a niece, 36 years - old, who has cancer of the breast and her mammogram was negative. Sincerely, A worried patient Janice Kieswetter-Ellah Bayfield Girls still guiding in Goderich To the Editor; We are writing with the hope that your daughters continue to have happy memories of the time they spent in Guiding. Maybe they remember campfires and singing songs, like "There ain't no flies on us." Maybe they liked making crafts in the church basement and still have their clothespin witch or beaded frog. Maybe they remember playing with Ladders with the other Brownies or running around the Toadstool. Whatever those memories are, we want you to know that guiding contin- ues to be present in Goderich and that girls continue to enjoy these activities. One reason that we have been able to continue is the ongoing support from Knox Presbyterian Church as they host the girls in the church hall. To thank them for their many years of support, the current crop of Brownies, Guides and Sparks are hosting a spa- ghetti dinner in the church hall on Friday, Oct. 9. All proceeds will be donated to Knox Church in appreciation of their support. Please come out and join us for deli- cious meal -and if you are lucky, maybe we can sing a few campfire songs for old times sake! Black Socks, they never get dirty... Deb Bell Goderich Girl Guides, Sparks, and Brownies The 'Idiot Disclaimer Form' —It's time A record number of drownings this summer has police clamoring for a life jacket law. As a strong swimmer and an experienced paddler, I do not want to wear a life jacket when I'm canoeing. My life jacket is right there at the ready, cushioning my knees. A law would mean I too will be subject to fine for not wearing a life jacket. We will all be confronted with unnecessary educational programs and inconvenienced because of the recklessness of a few. Ultimately, there will be a license to operate a non -motorized boat , along with a fee. We don't need a life jacket law. What we need is an "Idiot Disclaimer Form." It goes like this ... "So you got a belly full of beer and you think it's a good idea to take this boat into the dark of night, rowing nowhere in particular without a life jacket, just to impress the people at the party?" "Yeah, cool." "Okay, just sign this "IDE" It confinns that you're an idiot and any rescue, ambulance or hospital expenses you incur will be paid out of your estate. Have a great trip and I love the way you opened that beer bottle with your teeth. We don't need any more laws. We're already lawyered to death. What we need is an on -the -spot confessional that absolves the rest of us from the fallout of a truly idiotic act. In Anchorage, Alaska a man walked into a bank last week and asked to see his account. He provided the teller with correct details of his account and upon request, pro- was arrested and failed three sobriety because her car was undamaged. Nobody duced proper photo ID. Then he passed tests. Then he pulled out his "get -out- drives aimlessly around Toronto without being the teller a note that read: "Give me all of -jail -free" explanation. He had not rear-ended. If Marcia had been an astronaut the money in the till. I got a gun." been drinking as the cops suspected. `and made the cross-country trip wearing "No problem sir. Here's $2,500 in small, unmarked bills. Just sign here." "A receipt?" "No, it's an "IDF." It confirms your home address as well as the fact that you're an idiot. That way, we don't have to set off the alarm, lock down the bank and scare all our customers. The police will come to your home tomorrow between eight and noon:' All the IAxld's A Circus... "And you should smile and take off your hat. For sure this surveillance tape is going to make the head office highlight reel. Next?" In Montgomery County, Ohio, after Stanley Wright stuffed $400 worth of clothing under his shirt, he filled out a job application before leaving the store. Police confirmed that all details — name, phone number and address — checked out, when they went to his home to arrest him. "Sign here, Stanley" "Not that 'I'm an idiot form'" "No, it's a two-year employment contract with health benefits. We came to tell you that you got the job!" "Really?." "No, you're an idiot and your ass looks humongous in those plaid pants!" After Jonathan Sweat crashed his SUV into the Florida State Attorney's headquarters he He had been smoking marijuana. So there! "Sign here, Jonathan." "If that's the idiot form, I'm not signing." "No, it's an order form for Domino's Pizza. You sign for the large pie and I'll check off the toppings." Last week Marcia Simmons of Noonan, New Brunswick claimed she was carjacked at a nearby campground and forced to drive her tattooed captor all the way to Toronto, without getting out of the car. After being forced to drive aimlessly around Toronto for three hours, the 44 -year-old woman said she was released unharmed. Back home, her family was in full panic mode. In Toronto police began an intense manhunt logging "hundreds and hundreds of hours." Friends and family raised money for her return to New Bninswick. Yesterday, she confessed that she'd made the whole thing up. She just drove to Toronto for reasons unknown. "Okay, Marcia, just sign this "IDF' sheet." "That's not the `I am an idiot' disclaimer, is it?" "No, it's an expense form, we're going to pay you mileage and meal money for your trip to Toronto. We all thought it was very enter- taining." Police became suspicious of her story Depends, this unfortunate incident would have ended in a movie deal. "Ah, Prime Minister Harper, that Canadian woman, Suaad Hagi Mohamud, the woman your Border Services people labeled an impos- ter because she didn't look like her passport photo, the woman who spent 86 days in jail in Nairobi, Kenya because your government ordered her arrested ... yeah, that woman. The innocent one. Your government's incompetence and para- noia are going to cost Canadian taxpayers around four million dollars in a settlement. Right?" "More, because we'll probably fight it." "Okay, sign here. It's a ...." "I'm quite familiar with the "IDE" They come across my desk almost every day." "And what did you learn from -this deba- cle?" "Well, Canadians traveling abroad must be very, very careful?' "Actually, you better sign a second "IDF." And Mr. Prime Minister, in the future, you might keep in mind that nobody looks like their passport photo " "Good point." "Sir, is that Tim Horton's party pack all for you?"