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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-04-23, Page 14GOPFM,Z GN4 STAiaTRURS»AY, .444423, 1910 ,,, .^r 4 Wit�i Shirley Keiser.• Ahmeek Ch4pt0x 100E (0000 .w The April meeting of'Ahinee t sit nt Chapter of I.O.D,1a; was held at, att3 home of Mrd.. C. Ruffle, . The.. A Regent *conducted the meeting. secre The I.,Q.,17►.1. convention infor e Hamilton was •discussed. The her secretary gave report of the mate eateeutive theld in the home 'of with the Regent. adop An objective for the year was 0 brought before the meeting and initia adopted. 'To raise the objective, she a jumble sale will be held April welc 24 in .the McKay, hall. at 1:30A P.m. and a tea, bake sale and lune le T I am happy to report this • week. that there WILL be' .a babysitting' course this fall for budding babysitters in Goderich.. I understand that .the- Dinettes will, offer this service beginning inptember or October. Of course, thedetails for ,the program tare' not yet -completed but I understand from one of the Kinettes'that the group has been in touch with another club which has sponsored a course for babysitters' similar to the one suggested for this town. I know it isn't wise for newcomers to make proposals. about ' anything involving established service clubs; but I would like to suggest that the Dinettes give some thought to including a bit of personal good grooming advice m the course to • be offered. Somehow or other, many young people do not seem to be aware of the proper attitudes to display when looking for work. Personal Appearance is one u, the" most ,important. factors -to -- consider- len one 'is -hop to ° make an impression ori a prospective employer, and si.nhe babysitting- is just a prelude, 'Lc other ,positions to be acquired course_ • by young people there is perhaps * IkCY -better -time -too include -some- y I... hope. _ _y°ou_, noticed_._,, hints on grooming than right column ' in last week's --p now,...in ,a course for baby-sitters. about the Guides' week's Brower; oman to Woman some-babysitters,. Do you go to sleep when you get tired? If you sleep, are you certain you °would' heat- the children if 'they " wakened from their' sleep? Do you think that a babysitter should be 'expected to wash the dishes or tidy up the livingroom after a romping good time with the kids? - I would ` also. tike to- know what beefs babysitteis have with their employers_ Ptn sure there are. some. Perhaps if we knew what they were we would be in 'a better position to suggest solutions ''' for the problems babysitters encounter. • * * * I have .. also suggested ' a babysitters' register, a system by which parents could select a q u al i Bed babysitter with reasonable assuran,ce that' the person 'who arrives to care for the children • will be reliable and trustworthy. t at. '-ln't . be an elaborate - etup. There is some -indication that the Kinett just° may be ready, to consider something like this' for the graduates from the oranges 'added just ' the right touch of colour.' . , .. }... The next club fox the girls is concerned with keeping :fit. 1t sounds just tremendous.° What a great way to keep the kids active and interested in things around them,* I was one of the disappointed Community , Concert goers last Tuesday evening,. It is really --- difficult to understand how seasoned performers could simply walk out on a ow, no matter how insignificant the perfortnance seemed to them or how primitive the stage facilities. I understand a few more of the details behind the disappointment after speaking Monday morning with Mrs. Clayton Edward. Mr& Edward 'assured me that the executive of the Community Concert 'association in Goderich had complied with all the requirements when they booked the First Chamber -Dance Troupe. ... nto.�oderich., _She .tokLme.that she- and Rill Cameron of' -the p bl'icity • committee; had measured'. the stage in the big auditorium at GDCI last June. All _ those measurements were sent to the Community Concert organizers- ' in . Ottawa-- and aceardina.so-- �Goderieh executive felt 'certain that everything was satisfactory. When the dancers arrived at the school last Tuesday evening at " 20 minutes to six, they looked at the stage and decided it was not suitable for their Leger iormance. The spokesman for the group - said he -wouldn't "entrust life and limb" of theedancers on the stage because it w too �chaliow and the floor had been treated with somel itg or other -that apparently. lade the stage surface too slippery for dancing. Mrs. Edward suggested to the dancers that they could modify their program for just this one Perhaps for .one evening in, the town" We are hoping this driving the course, it could be will beco ne • a regular- feature arranged to have ' a saleslady that will • crea.te , new interest ' in from one of the women's wear activities'of'those groups. stores in town come in to .give a One of to biggest problems short lecture on suitable clothes facing the Guides and Brownies for the • workinga is the leek' of adult leadership. girl- ni b and.other'rnii the' hairdresser `° could d�cuss' Mothrs woe aicceptbble hairdos for on the jop community often , leave the hours; and a local bu4nessmF eek -to -week duties to someone could tell about what he 1d eine--but• it is beeomrnin5 more. • for . in prospective new. and more apparent that there just eanployees. , is no one eite avabie who It may all sound far removed, wants to devote a few hours - . front tips on babysitting, but I each week to B.roies and' think .it.._would all be helpful to Guii . - + -' ' the . tudents-and in some way, If you hate a daughter in beneficial to the mothers and Guides or Brownies, it may not .. w. "•A. s .:.1 yM- 6.■... ' twee-... ctecur2'ed a.,,.i°`.„.. VDU thIrt them. leadetship is so difficult to 'find. But whether or ' not the • It might be wise to contact the lutes use my suggestion, I present group leader just to see want to congratulate them . for ife there is anything you can do their civic interest in this matter. I know they . will not be disappointed by the'response. ' Incidentally, I've heard from some mothers that girls who completed the last babysitting course . held in Goderich found it difficult to get jobs because their prices were a little high. Is there anyone who can enlighten us o more on this subject? I was told that some babysitters who had completed the course where asking $1 per hour straight through. That does teem a little expensive when one considers that an average evening out would be about five hours long. If folks with 'children had to pay out five dollars in • addition to the ten or fifteen dollars they spend on entertainment in an evening, it wouldn't be. • much wonder if parents elected to stay home rather than to hire a babysitter and go out. It is always the young people who need . babysittevs because obviously,` they are the people who : have ' young children. • Generally, young people are also .• struggling to pay ,for` a house, furniture, perhaps a car and all the other day to " day expenses leaving only a meagre budget for entertainment. It seems to me , that babysitters must understand the • fact that young parents cannot , spend large amounts• on babysitting services. Instead, most parents prefer to treat a •babysitter like one of thelamily. ''They try to have the children either in bed or ready for bed when the sitter arrives. They make, certain the cupboards and the frig are stocked with some of • the babysitters's favourite foods. They permit the sitter to use the , ;television, the record player, the radio -hi 'fact, most parents allow their babysitters the run of the house, while° they are out. Stirely • that ` kind of special `treatrnent is worth something. • I would be interested tel kri + what pent in Codetich consider to be . an ' average fair wage for .babysitters. I've heard" that, the going rate seems to lie t4 Mats . an hour before midnight and that some sitters have, raised their rates to 75 cents or ` SI, Pert' hour rafter 'Ytoati:1-akto,likh toy tear,, feint- tbiaek.: #+res , stuck- intern xttteet . oh to help. * * * • Fortner is speaker Ottetion ;in, the mop Ua11 . , "lay 20, modem to re-imburse ary for Holne-and.,Abroiid penses ection rk and topurch :with or members to work e usualiliales sent, was e new member was ed into the'~•chapter and was extended a warm ine. =r a cup of tea and dainty served by the hostess and t • For ��Octo• � e.n�arians ° . and those older The Signal -Star has no birthdays; of persons 80 years and older to report this week. However, we continue' to encourage all of you to send the names, addresses, ages and birthdates'of persons you know who will be celebrating an 80th birthday or better soon. There is absolutely no charge for this service and we are pleased to hear from all of you. Beginning this week, the Signal -Star has made arrangements to send special birthday greetings through the mail to all persons whose names appear in this Column. This is our way to acknowledge the senior citizens in Gbderich and area who have contributed SQ much to our heritage, 4 ,, We also respectfully suggest that i you krtew of the persons whose names appear in this column .eye Ict take time out to send a birthday card or" plan a vvsi ` to people tThere is no nicer way to say you remember. bet , ,assistants, the Regent irktrgdueedthe. speaker for the ineeting, Constable T. F. Fortner of the Goderich Pollee Force, He spoke on dope -drugs and narcotics -and at a later date will show a„ film on the effects these drug have on human 'life. Constable Fortner was thanked by. Mrs. Setterfor his • i nform,ative talk. Se also 'thanked the hostess. for here hospitality. The May ' meeting will be held, at home of Mrs. Grace Neville': 130 Anglesea St. The' meeting closed .with Constable Fortner offering prayer, HARBOURLITE INN .ANNUAL 'MOTHER'S DAY BUFFET a . DINNER Sunday,. May 10 Reservations, 524-9371 or 524-9264 'Ronald wt. McDonald ' CHARTER!D•ACCOUNTANT 39 St. David St., 524-6253. Goderich, -QMt r , All *45 tssex &i.. GODERICs. °Finkel° Available For • • } PUBLIC O1 Alexander nt Cha man. 1 GENERAL., INSURANCE REAL ESTATE -PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Canadian. Imperial Bank of Commerce ,Building Goderich Pial 524.9662:-• PRIVATE PARTIES--�-r- - ' SINGOS� ' . CONCERTS DANCES * CONVENTIONS Catering to Luncheons COCKT�41L PARTIES ■ . BANQl1 ETS,•'ETC. Special attention to weddings PHONE -524.9371 or 524-9264- \ 40TH NE GODS 2 • THIS SPACE•. RESERVED FOR. YOUR AD R. W. BELL OPTOMETRIST The Square . 524-7661, HARPER A.•M. CHARTERED ACCOUN1 ANT' E SQUARE TELEPHONE RICH, ONTARIO 524-756 WE DON'T THINK YOU GAN FIND... 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In many instances, I understand, • the' leaders provide the ingredients. for the cooking, courses which the girls take...and that can play havoc with a housewife's budget, believe me. • • - The course just completed by the 4-H girls was.- on fruit. I suppose this could be considered ,one of *the -mare economical courses (although fresh friiit can be expensive .in the Winter monthsl. ' I was fascinated too,- by the knowledge and skill these leaders at Holmes -vile brought with them to the rrieeting. It almiast made me wish that I was young enough to be a member of 4 -H. - It was the cheese trays that I found particularly attractive. I'm very fond of cheese and crackers to begin with and these ladies . seemed to have every imaginable brand of cheese and cracker on hand for eating. was a troupe of professional dancers, they would certainly be able to ' adapt, to their surroundings ' She learned there, was "no way" the dancers would perform. Mrs; Edward and some other members of the executive also went to the motel where the • dancers were staying to try to convince them to change their minds. ° "It was just no use," Mrs. Edward told me. "It was like a riightniare. We felt humiliated."' She added that many professional performers are very temperreentaL She felt this was understandable in most instances, but she also ' was concerned - for , community ,. concert goers in Goderich who, bec aL of a the lateness of the --hour. .at which the concert was cancelled, would be -travelling • miles to see the performance. I understand there ' will be a replacement concert in town Saturday evening. It will be Addis and Crofut, folksingers who have, pleased Goderich audiences before. With them this .time will be Chris Brubeck, son of Dave, l3rubeck the '`Iiii osis jazz pianist. It' sounds good. 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