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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-01-07, Page 18f Page 16 Times -Advocate, January 7, 198/ The readers write Lament death and post 191 East SL, Goderich, Ont. Sal. Dec. 20. 1986 The Editor Exeter Times Advocate Exeter. Ontario Dear Sir: This afternoon around 5:35 p.m. my aunt Mary Blanchard became a statistic. On December 3. aunt Mary was walking hone after a visit with her husband Cliff, who is being cared for in a nursing home. About two blocks from her home on Mill St.. she was struck by a car driven by so- meone who according to the newspaper report. was charged by police with impaired driving. Aunt Mary survived the impact and "liv ed" in a conn, until this afternoon. The aunt Mary I remember was a gentle, warm, fun -loving .lady_ She had a special way with little children. We all loved her dearly and are so grateful for the example she will always be in our family's life. Her kind hands performed many menial -and other love -filled tasks which touched the lives of many. Her brown eyes expressed the feelings of excite- ment and joy, and at times concern and hurt as life's circumstances came her way. She loved the chance to have a good visit, yet throughout her con- versation she was never negative. bul always optimistic and encouraging. The aunt Mary 1 say in the Inten- sive Care Unit at University Hospital. was , an unrecognizable form: a broken, bruised, unresponsive body. As 1 stared at what 1 found to be an almost nauseating sight. I was over- whelmed by feelings of hurt and anger. Hurt. because I hated to think of this precious lady suffering in any way. Hurl, because I knew how those who loved her most must be agoniz- ing over her condition. i am aware of What alcohol can do. I've lived with the knowledge of those surviving in poverty conditions; the children who nuist live in constant terror. the wives -who -have -to -leave -- their homes to protect themselves: I've heard first-hand about visits to the emergency ward to see those who wanted to end it all -- visits to the young man lying on his deathbed, yellowed by the liver disease cir- rhosis. I know it can break down a marriage, a family. a physical body. but mostly- a human spirit, thus reducing a person from a human be- ing who contributes positively to our society. to a blubbering, smelling. infant -like zombie. Aunt Mary was 73. You may say she lived a full life. Yet there could have been so much more. She won't be with her children, grandchildren. and great- grandchildren to celebrate Istmas, which also happens to be • her oldest son's birthday. She'll be missing on all those occasions when families and friends gather to spend time together and share their love. She won't be sitting in that familiar pew and worshipping as she did so faithfully. in her local church. So- meone else will assume her role as treasurer of the Women's Ministries group, a position she held for about 20 years. When my own precious mother pased away two. and a half years ago, it was such a comfort to know aunt Mary was there. I needed her. We needed her. As I think of all the other "statistics" 1 have heard or read about. 1 realize they loo were wanted, needed, loved -- they too, were robb- ed of a future. What We refer to as That "one too many" has killed one too many. I'm tired of that old cliche—If you drink. don't drive". I appeal to all of you on behalf of my aunt Mary: Please, don't drink at all. Yours sincerely, Kathy McMillan Goderich. Ontario. The Editor: Dear Sir: 1 am asking the readers of your newspaper to share with me any amateur ' weather forecasting methods known or followed -by your asegurugar IL.,..14., isili? iso....... and Hotel WINTER HOURS Fri., Sat. Sun. only ` Please call for reservations 236-7707 FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL Fresh Fish Dinner or Seafood Platter SAT. SUN. Prime Rib Eye Steak or Roast Sunday Brunch Hotel Open Daily RR 2 Zurich 236-7707 Hwy. 21, 10 km. north of Grand Bend. Just north of St. Joseph 0 readers. Rural Canadians, in par- ticular, still retain that blessed affini- ty'with nature which the city people may have lost or forgotten. and I and hoping the rural folks will be most generous in their response. Should I receive enough replies I will then, through the assistance of the Explorations Program of the Canada Council. put all information in a book zinc! make it available Io Canadians. ' 't'o illustrate the sort ot things I am looking for: on the Canadian Plains many people believe that precipita- tion will follow ninety days after a tog Others believe that the length of a hog's "weather vane" r part ot the 'pancreas:', at butchering time in- dicates the severity of the ap- proaching winter. To forecast the moisture prospects for the next year. slice a large union in l 'o halls and the twelve inner rings will show the - moisture content of'the year to come. The tremendous advances in modern, scientific weather study .ire threatening to overwhelm ' the homespun methods used by genera- tions of (`anadians: methods used long before the development of "high tech" weather forecasting. In addition. the gradual passing of our senior citizens. the people most familiar with folk ,weather lore. will contribute to the -loss of this important - facet of ('anadiana. With the help of the people we can prevent. any further loss. Sincerely-. H.M. Ilimsl 2-18 Grandview St .1C Moose .law. Saskatchewan S611.5k7 * *• • The report of the House of Com- mons Standing Committee on Government Operations in regard to the Canada Post Corporation's five - The South Huron Rec Centre Arena Activities Wed. Jan. 7 10:30-1 1 .45 School 5:30-10:30 Minor Hockey Thurs. Jan. 8 10:30-I1:30 & 1-2 Moms and Tots 4-8 Figure Skating 8-9 Ringette 9-11:30 Rec League Fri. Jan. 9 9:30-11:30 Shinney 4.5 Precision 5-8 Minor Hockey 8:30-11 Hawks vs Seaforth Sat. Jan. 10 7:30-7:30 Minor Hockey 8-9:30 Molting Howlis vs. Clinton Sun. Jan. 11 9-10 Precision 10-11 Colonial 12:30-2 Minor- Hockey 2-3:30 Public Skating 3:30-7 Minor Hockey 7:30- Open Ica Mon. Jon. 12 4-9:30 Figure Skating Tues. Jon. 13 10:30-11:30 8 1-2 Moms and Tots 4-8 Minor Hockey 8-10 Precision 10-11 Hawks pr. year plan for 1986-87 to 1990-91 called for the closure, amalgamation and franchising of rural Post Offices. The committee report, which was presented to the House on Ddcember 15. 1986. recommended a few changes and emphasized some aspects of the Plan. One point that the committee enlarged upon was the privitization 01 certain rural Post Offices. While the committee's observations about the human resource issues are ap- - preciated, i must stress that I con- sider the privitization of these opera- tions to be most illogical. If, by sug gesting the Post Offices in certain rural communities be turned over lo private operators, the Corporation is saying that a profit can be made front them. why then is the Corporation. which needs money, giving them up" If they are not profitable, what guarantee do the citizens of these communities have that their postal service will continue in the future'.' What will happen to the Govern- ment representation in these com- munities. 10 its ability to assist citizens with the completion of Government forms such as U.I.C.. gasoline tax rebate. income tax, birth certificates. access to information. etc? The Post Offices in rural areas are the perfect example of what the mot- to of -Canada Post -means "Service to the People". Service is exactly what the people in rural Canada want, and that is what the Government should ensure they get. office proposal The Kura! Operations Group of Canada Post Corporation is supported by individuals mailing in smaller communities, and through a variety of services such as general delivery, lock box and rural route delivery. Canada Post recognizes that the Rural Operaitons Group is a service- oriented body, in stating that they do not generate sufficient revenue. It is our view that the quality of service to rural residents should be maintained even at a net cost to Canada Post. Be a Player... You could win. BINGO Sat., Jan. 17 Exeter Legion Bingo starts at 8 p.m. '1,700 prize board '750 Jackpot _r - Must be won ANNUAL MEETING Friday, January 16 - 8 p.m. EXETER UNITED CHURCH--- - Speaker - Jane Muegge (O.M.A.F.) Presentation of Ex. Agr. Soc. Constitution LUNCH PROVIDED Everyone Welcome Zurich Recreation Committee New Year's Special 10 Schneiders Olde Fashioned Hams to be given away Thurs. Jan. 8 Zurich Community Centre JACKPOT 9000 must go Bonanza game - value over 5700 - 55 calls NEXT BINGO JANUARY 22 • 4 flash games • 1 early bird • 10 regular • 1 mystery pore Doors open at 6:30 Starts at 7:30 Bring your dabbers No one under 16 allowed to play Happy New Year We would like to thank everyone for their patronage over the past year and look forward to serving you in 1987 Gene, Mark, Harold, Moe Bookings still available for 1987 at very reasonable rates SMOKEY HOLLOW Gene Hartman 237-3250 Exeter Bible Fellowship with aar PtQrat presents O[1 IACaeD1011d Friday, January 9th TIME 7:45 p.m. South Huron District High School Art Perri, Director of Music Former night club entertainer. dedicated his life and talents to Christ in April. 1967. Now uses his voice entirely in Gospel singing. Presently with Barry Moore Ministries. To this end we solicit your support in writing to your Federal member stating that your Post Office be sav- ed, therefore ensuring that postal ser- vice to your community remain as it is today. H.W. Starkey. Prescott, Ontario KOE 1E0 UIUttttttttlttItlt1111111HhIH111111IHttttt111nt r 1111L 1 KEEGAN'S INN ss-- in Centralia presents the Country Sounds of • Oa S Friday & Saturday January 9 and 10 Our.newly renovated licenc- ed dining room is open AMARILLO • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Monday to Saturday ammo! 1111111111111111ttu utuunumnrouunur Horseshoe Diner Dashwood NEW HOURS Due to request beginning Jan. 5/87 we will be open Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fri. 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Closed Sat, .& Sun. January and February Watch for further details on further opening. t Horseshoe Diner 237-3753 Dashwood • i Exeter -Morrison Dam SKI TRAiL The Authority, with the co-operation of the landowners is again providing winter trail's from the Rec Centre or McNaughton Park, around the Morrison Dam Conservation Ar We ask all those using the trails to - 1. stay on the disignated trail - 2. respect the property of others - 3. leave no debri on the trail - 4. do not damage any trees, shrubs or other physical attributes. We thank you for your co-operation. The future of this trail depends on the good conduct of the user. Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority private running to, and ea. 4.101,N Luitte • Pizza • Subs • Mexican Food 437 Main St., Exeter 235.1842 NOW DELIVERING Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sundays only Min. order $8.00 Delivery to Huron Park -Centralia and Crediton available at 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 Midnight Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 9:00 p.rn. only Sunday -WINTER HOURS-------- ------ - Sundoy to Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight Fri. and Saturday 11 00 a.rn. 10 2:00 a.m. THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL Thugs. il► "BURRITOS" * Hot * Medium * Mild Buy 1 at Reg. Price and 1/2 PRICE Get next one for TRY 'EM -- YOU'LL LOVE 'EM ---ALSO SERVING-- English ERVING--English Style Fish & Chips Homemade French Fries , Oven Healed Subs Pizza & Baked Panzerotti Garlic Breads - with cheese and bacon Watch dor Next Week's Specials PART-TIME AND CONTINUING EDUCATION WATCH FOR OUR Advertisements outlining the Winter 1987 course of- ferings in: EXETER Wednesday, January 14 and 21 If you miss our advertisements, please contact the Clin- ton Campus at (519) 482-3458 between the hours of 12 noon and 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Friday. Registration for the Winter 1987 semester will begin on Wednesday, January 14, 1987. ;44 ` Conestoga o of Applied /arts and Technology i Exeter -Morrison Dam SKI TRAiL The Authority, with the co-operation of the landowners is again providing winter trail's from the Rec Centre or McNaughton Park, around the Morrison Dam Conservation Ar We ask all those using the trails to - 1. stay on the disignated trail - 2. respect the property of others - 3. leave no debri on the trail - 4. do not damage any trees, shrubs or other physical attributes. We thank you for your co-operation. The future of this trail depends on the good conduct of the user. Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority private running to, and ea. 4.101,N Luitte • Pizza • Subs • Mexican Food 437 Main St., Exeter 235.1842 NOW DELIVERING Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sundays only Min. order $8.00 Delivery to Huron Park -Centralia and Crediton available at 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 Midnight Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 9:00 p.rn. only Sunday -WINTER HOURS-------- ------ - Sundoy to Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight Fri. and Saturday 11 00 a.rn. 10 2:00 a.m. THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL Thugs. il► "BURRITOS" * Hot * Medium * Mild Buy 1 at Reg. Price and 1/2 PRICE Get next one for TRY 'EM -- YOU'LL LOVE 'EM ---ALSO SERVING-- English ERVING--English Style Fish & Chips Homemade French Fries , Oven Healed Subs Pizza & Baked Panzerotti Garlic Breads - with cheese and bacon Watch dor Next Week's Specials