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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-11-22, Page 2PA U RICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1973 EOITOIIAL COMMENT Avoid a crisis Sudden panic appears to be„sweeping the country these days about what has been labelled the "energy crisis". Although some have quietly been war- ning for years and years that the world's • natural resources must be conserved, most have insisted there was near en- dless supplies of nature's goodness and life as we know it could be sustained almost indefinitely. • Now it -appears government is becoming concerned about such com- ' moditiesas gas and oil, vital to all as energy -producing substances. In recent weeks we've heard a host of suggestions from those in authority about how best to conserve these inter- national necessities. The one which makes the most sense here in Canada in more ways that one - advocates that the speed limit for high- way traffic be lowered. Not only would this method cut down on the amount of fuel consumed by the motoring public, it might also serve to save another priceless commodity - life. Rationing has also been mentioned as a possible solution if the problem becomes more acute, but such a measure is always difficult to enforce in a manner which is fair to all persons. It is to be hoped the n,tion will not have to resort to rationing until all other avenues have been proven unsuccessful. Of course, one more possibility would be the gradual swing to increased dependency on public transit systems. In that case, government would have to take a thorough look at not only' restoring rail service to the country, but improving it and selling it to people who ,have grown accustomed to their own private vehicles and an unlimited supply of gasoline and oil. Perhaps Goderich and area residents should take pen in hand and deluge their local members of parliament with letters asking that public transit systems be made a priority item for immediate discussion and action. By making your feelings known, you may be doing much to alleviate' the energy crisis about which there seems so much honest con- cern. Firemen perform Many Goderich citizens were im- pressed last week by the fine perfor- mance turned in, by the Goderich Firemen at the spectacular blaze on Gib- bons Street. Spectators at the scene reported the house was a mass of flames by the time firemen arrived, and many felt certain an adjacent' home would also go up in smoke that fateful evening. To the amazement of many who wat- ched, Goderich firemen contained the fire to the original" site: It was proof- positive that local firefighters are serious about thein, role in the com- munity and work many long hours to en- sure that their firefighting skills are not only up-to-date but highly technical as well. Like many- things, firefighting ex- perience goes all but unnoticed until . there is an emergency. Few people ap- preciate the hours of behind the scenes work which is carried on by these faith- ful fellows month after month. The community is often, slow to recognize the contribution of its firemen. It is high time each man on the Goderich .squad was accorded the thanks and ap- preciation due to him. This newspaper is pleased to head up the chant. Coming to the people It has been said that the Progressive Conservative government in Ontario spends the first two years of a four year term of , office making policy and the second two years mending fences. Whether or not that statment is true or false is not the subject for debate. What is important is that the provincial Tories are beginning now.:to make'noises once again of being tremendously concerned about the people whom they are elected to serve. In recent correspondence from the Ontario PC Association, newspapr4 across the province have been advised that the Ontario PC ,P-ar y has established a "Speakers Bureau,”. rte. According to the covering letter with a copy of the Spacers Handbook, this new program is designed "to provide community and political organizations with a varied choice of speakers who represent the Ontario PC Association". All *any group or organization has to do to get one. of the 24 speakers mad_ available is to channel a request through Ontario PC headquarters in Toronto. While Anti -Tory citizens will construe this as just a new innovation to woo the Ontario voter back into the PC fold, there is little doubt the idea of: a Speakers Bureau is a good one. It is a truly brilliant wayof coming to the people with not only goodwill and ser- vice but information and important com- munication efforts. One more `vital benefit will be forth- comin from ` 9 • this newest arm of the provincial Tories. There will be feedback from the grassroots, for speakers will not only be talking, they will be listening. In a way, the Speakers Bureau will be :something like a many pronged stethoscope whidh will be picking up the slightest murmur of trouble in the heart of the province. Any way you look at it, the Speakers Bureau will be useful to many, many people in Ontario. The speakers it is who will .have their work laid out before them. gibe itdt4 SIGNAL- STAR rt. The County Town Newspaper of Huron —{}-- Founded in 1541 and published every Thursday at 37 Wea18t., ©odsrloh, Ontario. Mem- ber of the CWNA and OWNA. Advertlaing rates on request. Itubecrlptlons payable In ad- vent*. 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WKUAMl..yath er np'vsontethve No TODAY'S LESSON rs HOW ro,.; r q) s:9r,.k i �i /Kt .tur- We have made the switch to the new Signal -Star plant iri Industrial Park with very little upset. Even though it rained on, Thursday while we moved the editorial department and the composing room, and' snowed on Friday when the advertising department and the front office staff were being shifted, the transfer went amazingly smoothly , and, this -'morning - Monday, November 19 - it is business as usual at the Signal - Star. As you might suspect, life in this new building is con- siderably different from what it was on West Street. Gone are the somewhat drab surroun, dings, and instead we're in the midst of color galore. Instead of creaky wooden floors beneath our feet, we're walking in carpeted silence. There's more space to spread out and the general atmosphere here is comfortable,' relaxed and most pleasant. Of course, we're going to miss the downtown office. Already we're noticing the little changes that must take place because of our on -the -limits location but those adjustments will be made easily through time. For some time .previous to the move, the staff at the Signal had wondered about how the new plant would affect the, gniquely friendly, co- operative association which had been built up between em- ployees in the old building. They wondered if perhaps, the closeness would be lost with the close quarters on West Street. - Now that we're here, though, we realize that friendliness is in the people, not the building. The good feelings among the staff are still here at the new plant and without a doubt, the Signal -Star team remains one of the happiest in Goderich. * * * As usual, our thoughtful, ef- ficient office staff was ever min- dful of the news department when they were getting ready to move last week. They recorded the name of the very last customer in the office on West Street as well as the name of the very first' customer in the new plant which was officially open for business Monday mor- ning of this week. The customer who made history as the last at the West Street address was Mrs. Cour- tland Kerr, RR 4 Goderich. She was in to pay her subscription. The first customer at the new location was Mrs. Joe, Snider, 62 Essex Street, Goderich, who also was renewing subscrip- tions to the paper. To these two customers especially, but of course to all Signal -Star supporters, we ex- tend our sincere appreciation for their continued loyalty to the paper. * * * On Friday, even before the move was quite completed, the Signal -Star' staff received a "welcome to the neigh- borhood" greeting from an old friend who is s nor neighbor. Joe O'Brien sent a healthy philodendron a a gift to, the Signal -Star staff add .it is cer- tainly much appreciated. The nicest thing about Joe's gift is that it will grow and continue to be part of this orgr}nization for a long, long tirne.t On Monday, the florist also delivered to the Signal -Star flowers from Goderich Town Council. They brighten the front counter and caused quite a bit of oohing and aahing by the staff who all filed by to look and to appreciate. Even the .editor was the recipient of a .gorgeous azalea from friends who extended best wishes for life in the new surroundings. The instructions with, the plant were to water generously and while there aren't many green -thumbs at this address, we. will do our best to keep that plant alive and healthy for a good while to come. So by early Monday (time of writing) we're already feeling quite wanted and appreciated in the community. Everybody needs that from time to time. With the publication of last Agotsv columns week's special 'Christmas gift guide, there seems to be the beginning ', of Yuletide exuberance in the air. Next week's Santa Claus parade will undoubtedly be ' the clincher and for the month of December, that truly wonderful Christmas spirit will abound for another season. Mike Dymond reported to Goderich Town Council recen- tly that a teacher frcJ m Holmesville Public School4ras interested in bringing the school choir to Goderich's Square for an evening of carol singing during the last week of shopping. ' • That sounded like such a capital idea that the teacher was contacted for some descOp- tion of the type of ,entertain- ment the young choir would be presenting. The teacher, Mrs. Stewart, said ,the youngsters were prac- tising for other events and thought their Christmas reper- toire should be -Oared with the greatest number - of people possible. Hence. the idea of per- forming in The Square. While it may be too late for this year (although maybe not) -it seems other groups of singers might take a cue from the am- bitious Holmesville choir. If the Christmas, spirit could be spread through carol sings in The Square the last few business nights before Christ- mas, what a wonderful thing it would be. Who „ knows? Maybe Goderich's Christmas -in -The - Square fame would become widely, known and become a real must for many, many shop- pers. - It it just one of those kinds of things which lend` them 80 beautiful!selves Square. It is the t to Goderich's about J'pe-of activity which this news has spoken for some time her and it is to be hoped the idea is fulfilled without any problerrts by the eager Holmesville -kids. Dear Editor, It would be marvelous for ex "Goderichites" and for "out-of- town subscribers" if you had a reporter in the..town that would give us the news, similar to your Dungannon, Nile, Carlow aAuburn columns. We do gather a lot from the so-called "Agony" columns, but we would like to read names and doings elsewhere. Truly, Grace and Elmer Cranston Figures don't lie " N Dear Editor, . If you have wondered about your shrinking food dollar, the following profit increases over the previous year tell an in- teresting story. Figures were prepared by CUPE local 500 News. -' Geo. Weston Co., 6 mo. en- ding Aug. 3, 1973, the profit in- crease 63%; B.C. Packers, 24 weeks ending June )7, 1973, the profit increase 125%; Silverwoods Industries, second quarter, 107%; Maple Leaf Mills, first half 1973, 111%; Dominion Stores, second quar- ter, 92.6%; Nestle, 1972, 93% . Workers in the cities are told farmers are to blame for skyrocketing prices for food. Farmers are told that it's the city workers who are to blame with their high wages. The figures show who is really _..aY. making the profit. And with the environment that Huronview can give , There is no place in Canada better to live; Whoever named Huronview named it well. It is situated on a high elevation of ground just outside of the central town of Clinton, with a wonderful view I think of all the used postage stamps that are needlessly discarded. These seemingly worthless articles, from any country, are sold in.bulk by the Scarboro Fathers, to stamp dealers, to help finance mission projects throughout the world. In 10 months 1 have received over 100 lbs. of cancelled postage stamps, in small quan- tit";es, in- very large quantities, from schools, service clutbs, companies, individuals et'c. They add up quickly if everyone collects them for me. It hardly takes a second to rip the used postage stamps off of an envelope leaving a bit of paper around it. This can be YOUR way_ of helping the world's poor without costing YOU a lot of time or money. Please send (by "Third Class" Mail) or bring all your cancelled postage stamps, • anytime of the year to: Mrs. R. M. Chmay 230 Jarvis Street Fort Erie, Ontario or " Mrs. J. C. Lawrence 6782 Dorchester Road Niagara Falls, Ontario Thank you, R. M. Chmay From Ilnnk Dear Editor: Things here at Huronview, I am happy to say Are going along in a very good G. Austin N.F.U. Dear Editor, ,.Especially at Christmas time, of the countryside. To the west can be seen a marvellous view of the wooded hills, with their evergreens and maples pointing toward the sky, and when the sun creeps up in the east each morning to throw a merge over the landscape, especially when the white frost is sparkling on the tree tops, can be seen a pic- ture that no human artist can duplicate. Our big front, as we call it, has been all landscaped and seeded and planted to some 300 evergreens and shrubs, with winding paved walkways throughout the grounds, all giving promise of a lovely park where residents will be able to entertain friends and others. This past season has been very favorable for which we should all give thanks. The flowerbeds and .along the borders have bloomed profusely until ;late October. ' We also, have a sad note to report: Scarcely a tveek passes but one or two of our friends pass on to their reward, and others come to take their place. ..Our genial director Mr. Taylor has been laid aside in hospital for some time. We are all keeping our fingers crossed for Bob's recovery and return to duty, hence this narrative by your scribe, Hank. Drop in and see us some time., If you want some relaxation Or you're feeling rather blue, Just wind your way down No. 4 highway - -, And visit Huronview, The doors are always open And the welcome mat is out. And our friendly superinten- dent greet you without a doubt, Our official staff of nurses [OOKLNG BEEN TO YEARS AG0 NOVelliber 28, 1803 George Watson, the `t haa-opened a shop on M. Street, next door to R. Sal chow window and has fit up for the pressing, clea and repairing of clothing. • his advertisement in Signal. Eloise A. Skimmings ha, honor on Monday, 23rd i receive from Kensin Palace, England, a letter H.R.H. Princess Lo Duchess of Argyle, for sen her one of her souvenir ph, A fine specimen of blue c has been on exhibition Morrow and Tilt's but, shop. It measures six feet f tip to tip and was shot William Black about five out on the Bayfield Road. owl was also secured and , „ birds will be stuffed. The steamer Wexford arri Tuesday afternoon from Arthur with 95,000 bushel. wheat for the elevator. Ice has already formed the harbor. The annual commence at the Goderich Collegiate be held Friday evening of week. Chas. Wallis, son of J. Wallis, had the misfortune falling down a flight of stai few days ago, sustaining severe shaking up. The High Ball hockey sev formerly known as the Hort Jordans, announce they open for games any old ti A. C. Hunter, M.D. has b. appointed surgeon captain connection with the 3 regiment. Major You received the commission Tuesday and the doctor is n Surgeon -Capt. Hunter. 25 YEARS AGO November 25, 1948__. Goderich Hydro consum- are edging up once again using too much power a unless they cut down the to will be faced with Ion;: blackout periods according the Goderich P.U.C. Present off periods are from 12.30 p. to I p.m. and from 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. daily except Saturda Sundays and holidays. Town Clock on Strike B Not Striking. ,When a .sty cable broke in the mechani. of the clock on the Court Hthi at 9 a.m. Saturday .- the d following the final session the 1948 Huron County Coun. a 750 lb. clockweight was se crashing down a shaft distance of about 40 ft. into t basement of the building. In i fall the heavy weight tore hole in the main floor of t building as it plummeted to t basement. Reeve J. E. Huckins Goderich told the Council th Goderich with its own publ health plan had established t only community owne sle.ughter house in , th Province. Every pound of me. is inspected by a qualified o ficial. Under the Town's nu. sing service a close checkup kept on the health ofjh children. Goderich residents came u with nearly eleven tons of scra paper for the Kinsmen_Club' paper collection on Novemb,• 13. Another drive has been se for Monday November 291, 5 YEARS AGO November 28, 1988 The GDCI Vikings wer defeated '21-6 by the Sout Huron Panthers in a bid for th Huron -Perth, Conference foot ball championship. The 22nd Blood Donor Clini. sponsored by the Blood sono' Clinic of the•Goderich Blanc of the Canadian Red Croce wee' held at Knox Cross vi Church hall on ire in November 20 'and deep ds clement weather is repot t' have had very good attendance. Are the best in any land For courtesy and kindness They never fail to take a stand, You will meet with many i people In the evening of their life. 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