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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-10-21, Page 6THE TORONTO SPORTS SCENE " SK)D Row AGAIN ` " WHERE'S NE ARbo GUY ? T HARP TIMES ri-IELP!� Name change a sign fo worse to come To the Editor: Recently I received a letter telling me that Bluew$ter 1'V cable was changing its name and its billing practices. This new policy was going to be good for me because it would "provide us [the cable company] with the ability to reduce costs." It appears to me that it will in fact cost me money by making sure that if I ever leave their sys- tem, I would have already paid Page 6 - Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 www.goderichsignalstar.com Proprietor and published by Bowes Publishers, P.O. Box 220, 120 Huckins Street, Goderich, Ontario N7A 4B6 EDITORIAL Graduation a rite of passage for local youth This week's edition of the Signal -Star features the annual commencement special section, highlighting the graduates of Goderich and District Collegiate Institute and St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School. For all the students, the commencement ceremony marks a significant mile- stone in their academic careers, a rite of passage to the next stage of leaming in their young adult lives. For parents and family supporters, graduation means that their children have not only moved from their home and hometown, but have moved to a new stage in their young lives that speaks of independence, growth and the next phase of the maturation process. Graduation represents a time of new beginnings, growth and possibilities. As the students excitedly reconnected in the hallways before the start of the formal part of the commencement ceremonies, they were overtly exuberant and genuinely pleased to reconnect with old friends, teachers and classmates. They have new lives, in new communities and their studies have taken new directions and meaning. There is now a more defined and distinctive purpose to their lives and learn- ing•. Yet, they exhibited 'that unbridled enthusiasm to be back at their old school, familiar territory where they felt safe and secure and to excitedly share the tales of their new experiences with old friends. It's that fragile time and territory that sandwiches young people between adolesence and adulthood. They recognize they are on the verge of being on their own, making their own decisions, making their own lives and way in the world. Yet, commencement provides that friendly reconnect to their old world. To all that is familiar and comfortable. What lies ahead can be both a source of exhilaration and exasperation. What is encouraging about the ceremony is the continued community interest and support in our young people and their academic pursuits. Countless awards, bursaries and scholarships are made available to deserving young people who have distinguished themselves in their studies at their respective schools. It speaks to the tnie definition of community that individuals, groups, clubs, businesses and educators recognize the achievements of our young people and generously extend a helping hand along the way. The support is evident and no doubt, appreciated. The community loses a valuable resource when its young citizens leave the area to continue their post -secondary education and adult lives. Most will not return and they will make new lives in new communities and contribute in the way they learned about community in Goderich and area. We wish them well knowing they will be a credit to their families and com- munities. (D.S.) .•1SS•S• The Goderich Signal -Star, published everyWednesday at Goderich, Ontario is one of The Signal -Star Publishing Group of Community Newspapers, a division of Bowes Publishers. The Goderidt Signal Star shall not be liable for failure to publish an ad far typographical errors in publication except to the extent of the cost f that portion of the ad in which the error occurred The Goderich Signal -Star reserves the right to refect or edit any advertisement. The Goderich Sill -Star is a proud member of the Canadian Corrvruurity Newspapers Association (CCNA) and The Ontario Community NewspaPers Association (OCNA). •fa aNt•ow#1111M Editorial Deadlines... All Advertising Deadli Entertainment, Births, In Memoriams... Classifieds... Display Advertising... Telephone Fax.... Publisher... Reporters... Friday at 2 pm nes... Deaths, Friday at 2 pm 519-524-2614 519-524-5145 Dave Sykes Dominique Milburn Gerard Creces Denny Scott k. • Letters opinion so would be paying for services that I did not receive. Also, noth- ing was said about any reduction in rates. Further, I was part of a survey that asked as part of its ques- tions, what I thought about the company changing its name. I was clear that a name change would be a negative for me, re- minding me of Volvo telling us that nothing was changing but its name. We all know what hap- pened there! This "good news" comes on the eve of the Christmas season when half of Volvo employees are still without placement. But they will get a whole 30 days to come up with an extra month's fees. What a generous gesture! Continued on next page. Classifieds & Subscription... Accounting... Office Manager... Display Sales... Advertising Manager... 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