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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-11-09, Page 25f 1.� Robert G. Shrier, Esq., President & Publisher, The Signal -Star, West Street, Goderich, Ont. Dear R.G. , May 'congratulate you and your .the. pa rticuiarl newsy, attractive Oct. 26 issue of The Signal -Star. It is quite ob- vious that the weekly newspaper awards won. by The Signal -Star. last , summer are serving as an • added incentive to you and your staff to publish an even better paper, week by week, month by month, and year by year. You might ,be well advised to include your Oct. 26 issue as part of your entry for the 1972. award contest. May I comment on 'some of the many items which most in- terested me, not necessarily in order of importance or of in- terest. I found myself in quite general agreement with the comments made by most Signal - Star readers, in the summary written by Shirley J. Keller of your 1972 Readership Survey. I' would doubt whether any other -Ontario or Canadian weekly newspaper uses nearly as many pictures as The Signal -Star does. Most of the pictures. 'are well produced, technically speaking, and, of course, they recognize the newspaper axiom, "Names are news." I was a bit surprised at the two-to=one tabulation on your recent survey favoring retention of . the historic Huron County • dail:.Ifp indd; '[t is to` tiecaine as its main feature, a Museum of Penology, I would feel that,. e Huron County and/or Goderich town authorities should make sure of securing in advance not merely relevant exhibits but sizable grants from both the On- tario and the federal govern- ments toward the necessary con-- version on--version and subsequent annual maintenance of such.a museum. The governments mentioned would have before them, of course, the spectacular success of' the kjluron County Pioneer, Museum in recent years. That was indeed a fine, prac- tical gesture by Ian M. Leslie, architect of London, England, starti4fund with a 20 British pound contribution for preser- vation of Huron County Jail as an- historic edifice. I was im- pressed by Mr. Leslie's under- * statement -"Since cash sometimes speaks as softly as words, I enclose a cheque for $50." The Goderich Lions Club, I believe, richly merited the exten- ded coverage of its 50th anniver- sary. The Lions Club has established an enviable reputation for its fine, varied community welfare •projects in pastm.yea rs__. I noted with pleasure that the W.M.S. of Knox Presbyterian M Church honored itself by presen- ting my friend, 'Mrs. L.H. Diggon, with a life membership certificate "for faithful and generous work" in that organization. Knox congregation has shown a fine, generous missionary spirit since the days of the Rev. Donald MacGillivray, a Huron Gqunty boy, as a missionary in China, back almost to the turn of the century. It must be gratifying to Chief of Police Fred Minshall and to • all concerned that Goderich qualified for a Pedestrian Safety Citation""for six years of fatality free driving as far as pedestrians are concerned." I do enjoy those frequent Goderich and area historical ar- ticles, mostly turned out so in- terestingly' by my longtime newspaper friend, Mr. W.E. Elliott, now nearing 90. I take my hat off to Mr. Elliott for the painstaking research he Carries out for his articles; he makes • history come alive. Should the i 4 iso raise article on the Aliens of "the•In- niskilling Dragoons have carried Mr. Elliott's by line, or was it written by someone else? That was an informative first. article, "A Look at Huronvievi►", by Rob Kellestin' From several visits I have made to Huronview inrecentyears, I feel- ;Huron County deserves warmest congratulations and thanks for such -a -splendidly run residence for elder citizens. Interesting also was. Eileen Palmer's story on the history of the Maitland. Country Club, though I was sorry `The Punch Bowl hole has disappeared because it was indeed a tricky test. It may have been a typographical error, but the name was Walter Hagen, not "Hagan" as it appeared. "Sir" .Walter, as he was popularly known, was a tremendously colorful golf. star. I saw him play in a Canadian Open Golf Championship at the Rivermead Golf Club here, many years ago now. There. were just as great golf stars in bygone years, as there are today, I` feel, though their pickings were much, much smaller than the inflation -day purses in effect in more recent years, open to Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, etc, etc. Those were timely articles concerning Edwin Cayley Hill, new chairman of thea Canadian Export Association, and by Michael Gregg on John MacLean, even,. though I don't think I ever,met that gentleman. And thanks to Mr. Leslie for his -_ .nteres.ti-ng:.-.sketel .- -ef Viscount Goderich of Goderich and later the Earl of Ripon. If ,the original John Robinson ever saw Goderich, I am sure he was proud to have the town given his name. Mr. Leslie proved himself an honest author by' including reference to Viscount Goderich's "worts", as they are called. That was a regrettable in- P cident tquching the throwing Q a fire bomb at the hgme of Mr:' and Mrs. Larry McNeil, Cayley Street, ,Likewise to be regretted was the report by Bill Lutpby, manager of the Goderich Memorial Arena ' concerning vandalism in' the girls'' washroom! Could -that-be-called Teenage Women's. Lib? It is to be hoped your editorial -"Be Careful This Hallowe'en"- in- spired restraint with no, un- pleasant incidents on that traditional jolly evening. I feel The Signal -Star did well by all four Huron federal candidates in the Oct. 30 elec- tion. All candidates, I believe, were given extensive, objective coverage in the news columns throughout the protracted cam- paign. However, that -was an un- fortunate grammatical error in your headline - "Who will you send. to Ottawa on Oct. 30?" "Whom" or "Who", I guess„ it was pretty much a foregone con- clusion that R.E. (Bob) McKinley would be re-elected in . traditional Progressive Conser- vative Huron County. I must confess to some puz- zlement why the James Hayman Construction Company has given: the name "Waterloo Apar- tments", 103 Waterloo Street, to its new 36 unit apartment building. Does the main en- trance of the apartment building not face on Britannia Road and ,back on Picton Street, with the west side on Waterloo Street, as the corner site of the former historic Goderich Collegiate In - �,_ Departme>4 t, and to renew his. .friendship with my wife and tile, David Ross, a colorful, talented,' special person, loved Goderich so Much I believe "Goderich" would be found engraven Qn his now -stilled heart, as it will be •un mine. Thank 'you -for- according -me the space for his rambling, nostalgic letter. Sincerely yours, J. Alex Hume. All shook up Dear Editor, Today is "All Souls Day" and oh how I suffered when I read the Goderich Signal Star tonight, getting ready for bed at 1:00 a.m. after a busy day meeting new faces from all sorts of places in and around Huron County. But I simply cannot sleep. I got all shook up when I read the copy "She felt like 'throwing up'." In the three past years I have also been doing some -research.:. on my own. I do it uninten- tionally ' but people have a terrific impact upon me and their views and opinions become a part of rne, I carry them with me wherever I go, I have yet to •meet a com- placent person. They may seem to have a complacent expression ' but we all must, know that sometimes the seemingly com- placent male or female carries great sorrows and burdens known to them alone. I am ignorant of many things but of tills'- am surethe- majority- of My last comment is by way oL. people are concerned- but many may feel that their contribution to world affairs or county affairs have not too much effect upon the destiny of this planet or this county. When I attended a seminar at the ' .Goderich Psychiatric. Hospital in the latter part of Oc- tober I listened to represen- tatives of every social agency in this community, all re -assessing their roles; each questioning how one could contribute more constructively, 'not scY much in the rehabilitation of problems concerning families and the whole county but for ways and means in prevention. Surely one would not call these concerned people contented who did not want to see the county, change in any way at all. On a tour of the wards you could read in the eyes, even of little children, that they were not happy with the way things are. The staff that I met were God's gift to Goderich in their compassion, kindness, love and understanding. Things sure have changed in the mental health field when hospitals offer to some, more opportunities and equipment to engage in com- 'ty creative -effort -than -is--- availa4le within the town limits of Goderich. What happens when the patient leaves the hospital to battle the perplexing problems personal appreciation of your obituary on my friend, David Ritchie•Ross of Mellen, -Wiscon- sin. Mr. Ross, whom 'I had known since .our Victoria Public School days, 1911-14, was on his way to Ottawa to visit a nephew, C. William Ross of the Industry, Trade and Commerce ALOTOF WOMEN CHANGE AFTER THEY MARRY -- THEIR HUSBAND'S FRIENDS, HABITS, FOOD, ETC. LI O N E L'S SUNOCO At The Five Points Licensed "Mechanic Repairge all Makes Bruno Gerussi on location at Gibsons, British Columbia, for the series The Beachcombers in which he stars as Nick Adonidas, one of the licensed beachcombers who make their living along the north Pacific coast. Series began Sunday October 1 at 7 p.m. in color. NOTICE PUBLIC MEETING Proposed Amendment No. . 2 To The ' Official Plan of the Town of Goderich Planning ,Area Pursuant to the provisions of The Planning Act, an Official Plan Amendment has been drafted by the Town of Goderich Plan- ning Board The purpose of this Amendment is to permit lands to be zoned for their existing use in the implementing Restric- ted Area (Zoning) By -Law. A public meeting will be held to present the Amendment and obtain the views of all persons in- terested in the future development of the Planning Area. This meeting is to be held at . Council Chambers, Town Hall TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1972 7:15 P.M. of his and her world alo te? Is there a Canadian cem nunity centre for the creative talents so acquired. The arena is great but it still serves the interests of a small minority. The arena is here and plays an important role but not all people are 'in- terested --solely in sport. I. may be a little mixed up when I look on small towns as small cities . but the problems are the same big and small. The rural people living on farms seem to be happier but not con- tented.' I've nevem seen such busy people in my life. When I atten- ded the fair in Carlow I was amazed at the creative talent on display. I understand the women belonging to the In- stitute meet to work together to create bundles for some very needy human beings. Is this a sign of being happy, with the way things are? I think not. The happiness is their reward for being concerned and 'wanting to brighten up the sad world of 'others. I believe these women are also happy when they see others happy and especially when they contribute to this state of mind., I attended an anniversary meeting of happy people in Wingharn, not happy with the way things are - but happy to know that no problem is hopeless. I have . met many wonderful people here and hope to meet many more and my research does not agree with that of Dr. Hadwen: The research findings of his teatff');hould be of great concern to this\community for the effects of it will touch us, all. You may. think you are not. important in` the decisions that are being made because you are not as wordly or 'as 'wise as a professional university team, but if . you do not voice an opinion or express a thought - h you will be governed - like it or not. The county is beautiful and should not be.destroyed by over- zealous industrialists but Jet us face reality when a minority who live within that county live with such, insurmountable problems -_ that prolessione-1 social workers need more help and more money. Maybe there is something each of us can do to emulate the staff of the.Goderich Psychiatric Hospital in showing kindness, compassion, love and . under- standing. The so called "warts" as referred to in the London Free Press are people, people who have as much right to the scenic daily view and recreation as do 5 percent of the cottagers. Lakeshore development for exercise, and recreation, winter and summer, might give the Goderich Signal -Star photographers happier pictures than were shown on the same page as my previous letter but what else is there for healthy youngsters= to do except, "walk. around in circles"? I' came here to lead a peaceful and serene life but along with, the adults I have met quite a few teenagers who expressed the same feelings. (and we all may be in the minority). They were not happy with the way things are" but "could possibly be happy with some changes being made." Alyce Whalen New gov't would help Dear 'Editor: When the Trudeau govern- ment .abolished the distinctive uniforms of the services, it also decreed that the bugle call Reveille, used by most services from time immemorial and in many lands, should be super- seded, by one called the Rouse. Whether or not it was within its rights in requiring that the Rouse be called Reveille, the FOR YOUR AUTO INSURANCE See or Phone MALCOLM MATHERS. GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT 46 WEST ST. - 524-9442 FOR THE FINEST IN HUNTING FISHING & SPORTS EQUIPMENT —SPORTING GOODS. —HOBBIES „ —CRAFTS Royal Canadian bion did not need to go' along with this bar. barons change, but it did. Apart from Ow unprintable words long-asaociat.d with the Rouse, the practical effect of the change is to replace a long and musical calith a short, ugly l w"ani.one, its droning notes now heard :on Remembrance Day and at some .church, services. It is most unsuitable for these oc- casions. Perhaps a" new government will undo the Mischief. 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