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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-02-08, Page 4PAGE a—GODERICII SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8. 1973 • (Continued• from page 2) and I tried to research. my. in- formatioti:. and present it with believable, and in most cases, "provable" data. Not so with some of the other briefs that evening (January-- 24—especially one from a Dr. Michael Watts, who became very emotional and made a number of highly questionable statements, such as "snowrnobiling not a healthy form of exercise." That's fine; I'll accept that, IF he had given us some rational information to back up that statement. Otherwise he -becomes 'just another one of these silly people wh,o rant and rave on questionable' foun- dations. Dr. Watts claimed that snowmobilet•s laughed at the comments of those ,who disagreed with them. If I remember correctly, the audience did indeed laugh—at Mr. Don McKee of G.D.C.L who made a statement that im- plied the snowmobilers were using up most of the natural resources left in North America-. That's worth laughing at, isn't it? Even "dumb" snowrnobilers can ap- preciate that kind of humour. The snowmobile industry is young, growing_ fast and making mistakes as it grows. It is also trying very hard to correct ' thein. What the in- dustry, and those..connected with it cannot do is eliminate the influences of the -lunatic fringe% which reasonable people know is responsible for most of the grievances regarding the snowmobile. 'The industry was asked, for instance, to reduce noise levels to -82 decibels (A scale„ 50 feet) for all 1973 models. It has met that requirement and. will continue to meet further requirements. L challenge the critics to ef- fect a similar . redtittion in' noise. Sincerely, Dan Stuckey Dear Editor: During the past week," I was requested to sign my name on a pieceof paper. I asked what I would be signing. The answer was, To ,keep the jail wall. When I refused, the"canvasser- °said, Well -1 don't agree with it either, but I got the job anyway. What kind of people do we have canvassing. Are they just stirring .up something as a pastime, -surely they can't be sincere in their project. - I did say, that if it was a petition to pull the whole building down, I would sign with pleasure. We call. Goderich, The pret- tiest town in Canada. How can it be, with that monstrosity to view; on entering Goderich, from the north. Personally I see nothing nice in the architecture of the building. It was not built with an eye to beauty, but as a place for correction. It 'has ser- ved its purpose, and I suggest it, be pulled down. Why so much interest all at once, in a building for which, in previous years I am sure, many people held Contempt. There can't possibly be happy memories connected with it for anyone. Viewing a place, wTich must have held hours of mental torture for some inmates, is that where people get their pleasure? If the assessment office was moved out of Huron County, the people would be most in- dignant. I am quite certain the payroll from the office pours more money into our • town, than the number of tourists would, who came to view the jail. Pull the eyesore down, and give us an entrance to Goderich, of which can be justly proud. Sincerely,. Grace Neville. ATHELETE GE -TS 'A WELETE1 FOOT,it AN 'AST ONAur MUST GET `AIISSIL E TOE'�-•._ Service Station Coffee -Shop 411 Huron Rd., Goderich 5246871 tf Dear Editor: Soccer is becoming part of the physical education in schools of Canada, a com- petitive game ,that is accepted by some 55 - countries of the world as their national form of sport. - This game soccer sometimes called the universal game, because it provides the youth of the world with the ultimate in" physical,well being, has spread itself like an epidemic across the face of the universe, through the medium of coaches dispatched from, its original nursery, Great Britain. These envoys have proved so suc- cessful, that todaythe original teachers are constantly encoun- tering, difficult r it Mtheir ahem pts to' defeat"l'thcr pupils. Wherein lies the appeal that soccer has for all these nations of the world? The reasons may be summed up as follows': - Soccer embodies all the bet- ter qualities of akl other com- petitive sports, Sikh as en- durance, speed, bodily contact, gracefulness,' body and self con- trol, constant - movement ?with few stoppages . of platy 'ani a scientific" 'approach ttr e*'4etied by any other group game. A powerful physique is not necessarily a _requisite. In- dividual skill, speed and team play are the paramount factors. It provides an -excellent outlet for those boys physically in- capable ' of , playing such strenuous' games as rugby. For the—youth every soccer game is a lesson in co-operative effort. Soccer is a team game in which all the players must com- bine their efforts and in- dividual skills if success is to be attained. Elaborate and costi3 equip- ment is not essential, wherever a piece' of ground or a gym- anasi limy a ada_b_af .L.jx.ailahle soccer may be played. Goals can be improvised, therefore cost of operation may be held to a minimum. As a medium ,of inducing physical effort in the youth of the world, 'soccer is unsur- passed. All participants in the game (less the goalkeepers) are in constant, physical and men- tal action thus all the players profit by its health -giving qualities. The laws of the , game are very simple, they may be w readily understood by both -6' players and spectators alike. There are no hidden ball tricks, the movements of both players_ and the ball are in constant view, The laws relative to the size of the playing field, the number of participants and tie Ai e pf the ball may be, modified to meet the needs of any school. These conditions lend themself admirably . to fit the requirements. of ,the smaller public school student. If you are interested to see indoor soccer, five . a side, please come to St. Mary's School on Sundays and see your local talent practise in senior sdccer by Goderich • United Soccer Club which will start playing soccer in London soccerassociation early in May. We hope that we .will get some support from Goderich people as all the Goderich players are product of coaching by Goderich minor soccer organization and are our local youth. In London and District Soc- ,dcer Association For 1972 season the Sportsman of the year was Harold Refflinghous as he received most points from opposing clubs, based on his record with no cautions. and no send-offs, we are proud to say that Harold will play this year for Goderich United Soccer Club. No doubt St. Columban, sincere and committed to what we feel is in the best,interest of our community. If you are ;at a loss to under - stand this, perhaps you should ask yourself why the people .of Stratford blocked the efforts of their municipal Government to demolish their old city hall (a structure which required costly and extensive repairs) or iwhy the people of Kitchener are (tying in their cups over the lose of their old city hall? Joan Van den Broeck Interim Chairman of Save the Jail Society with whom he played last season, will :miss him • very much. Yours in sport, Kaz I3udny. Dear Editor: Please accept our cheque for a, further year's subscription to the Star. We really enjoy the home news, and believe it or not lve been getting our copy on Sa r - clay A.M. (P.O: box mkaes this' Regarding the Huron County Jail. I agree with Mr. Markson when he suggested giving the Assessment building to some other cause and save the jail as it is for theatre arts and museum. I just hope. it is not torn away y as other old buildings are in the cities. Why couldn't, the Assessment building be taken over by C.A.S. and Assessment offices elsewhere. Best wishes to,, Goderich friends. to (continued from page 3) being carried on in parts of the county at the present time." "Preschool clinics were star- ted throughout. the county in 1972," she went on. "This proved to be invaluable. Health screening, vision, anaemia, fluoride brushing, hearing, im- munization were done. To this, add for 1973, Denver Develop- mental Screening and urinalysis." "In the 1960"s, 'a Beriatric study- was carried out in Huron County," she noted, "Ever since I have been with the health unit, I have been en- deavouring to implement some of the suggestions of this study. All the nursing division with the Medical Officer of Health, pooled their resources and ideas and our "Adult Health Guidance Centres" were born. 1.‘-hes> centres= : :a tiv:e throughout the county. The in-, dividual who attends has ..an opportunity for blood tests, urinalysis, hearing screening, toe nail clipping as well_ as a chance to talk to the nurses." "There has always been a very good close working' relationship with the hospitals," claimed Miss Malabar. "I, personally, have seen the need for nurses in various disciplines to get together and' discuss their nur- sing problems and priorities. Thus, once a month, the, Goderich area nurses, Alexan- dra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich Psychiatric Hospital, Home' 'Care, V.O.N. and Public Health Nurses meet. Over a sandwich: at the noon hour, we hash out our current problems. It is a great way for each of us to see our profession. at work and working relation- ships improve with com- munication, This `• is another - area I am really pleased I was involved with to ' get under way. "The structure of the health unit changed," she said. "Six months after my arrival, Dr. Mills accepted the position of Acting MOH following the resignation of Dr. -Evans. For a - Mills worked half days, sub- sequently he attended U. of Toronto. His time spent at the health unit was even more limited. "All this was a challenge for any nursing supervisor," said Miss Malabar, "and with such a good staff that we have, it was a refreshing two and one- half years." 0 i No need to get lost in all the details of tax prepar- COMPLETE 'ration. BLOCK wquickly. _ uickl __ y RETURNS - prepare your return and guarantee its accuracy. Make tracks to H & R * Individuals BLACK. It's a good place * Farms to place your confidence. * Businesses 0.. ■$ i e I f} I GUARANTEE - We guarantee accurate preparation of every tax return. If we make any errors that cost you any penalty or in. terest, we will pay only that penalty or Interest. � � . 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A vote may be held two mon- ths after the Ontario Liquor Licensing Board approves a township bylaw on the matter. The bylaw ' would ask for a ruling on : Sale of beer and wine only under diming room licence `(with tneals); sale of liquor under dining room licence (with meals); sale of liquor under lounge licence. would like to call on you with "housewarming gifts" and in- formation about your new location. The Hostess will be glad to arrange your subscrip- tion to the. Signal -Star, Cali her at 524-9525 ONS INDIVIDUAL or GROUP PORTRAIT IN MffiffiffiffiffifflOffl L14 SU At It Licen Repair Dear Editor: We do not deem it necessary to retort to all the, charges laid against the petitioners by our: Council Member, E. Palmer. However, we were shocked to learn that in the view of this public servant, petitions and orderly deputations "represent mob rule':. • . No! Mrs. Palmer, we are not "rabble rousers". Yes! We are H ALLI DAY Early 'Bird -Early Build HOME481 COTTAGE 4 . 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