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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-05-20, Page 944 BLACK COTTON KNITS FR. M Corarads whirl: Street, Stratford PH: 271-3240 GODERICH SIGNAi,-S'I'AR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1987 --PAGE 9 olli discused at meetin The ladies of Holmesville UCW held their meeting on Tuesday, May 12. The topic of the worship service was pollu- tion and the leader Isobel Sturdy and her group acted out a humorous skit, dressed to show the materials producing pollution. This was followed by a reading, "What did I put in the garbage today" by Isobel Sturdy. The collection was received and roll call was answered by 23 members each giving their way of helping to fight pollution. Hymn "For the beauty of the Earth" was sung and Isobel Sturdy offered a prayer. • The president Charlotte Norman opened the business meeting with a reading "What God is". The secretary read the minutes and correspondence and the committees gave their reports.' The senior group of UCW are looking forward to an invitation extended by the junior group to a Mother's Day meeting on the evening of Tuesday, May 19. Isobel Harris and Phyllis Cox conducted a rousing talent auction, The proceeds will be given to the Clinton and Goderich hospital building funds. The members enjoyed a delicious lunch and a social time. 730AM WPM ' 800AM 4009N W. Gibson( left) and E.H. Winegarden, Loudon officials of Teamsters Local 141 staged an in- formation picket at the Moffatt and Powell building supply store in Goderich last week. The .-union is seeking its first contract with the company since it was certified last August. There are seven unionized employees at the Goderich store and more than 50 in total at all loca- tions in Mitchel, Goderich, Strathroy and Watford. The union is in a legal position to strike, but Winegarden said they would perfer to negotiate. It is easier to reach an agreement when people are still working, he said. Representatives of Moffatt and Powell declined comment. (photo by Ted Spooner) Local doctors plate discussion By Dr. Jim Hollingworth Goderich • In 1980, a ,small group of concerned physi- cians in Toronto, became alarmed at the ever-increasing size of nuclear arsenals around the world and founded Physicians for Social Responsibility, (P..S.R.). In 1986,'. P.S.R. was renamed Canadian Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War, (C.P.P.N.W. ). Current membership is in ex- cess of 2,500 physicians, representing physi- cians from all parts of Canada. , C.P.P.N.W. is affiliated with Interna- tional Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War. Several members •of. the Goderich Medical .Society, ar.e members of. C.P.P.N.W. Why are physicians in Canada and throughput the world concerned about the nuclear arms race? 'The main reasons for their concern lies in the knowledge that life on this planet would be devastated beyond our present com- prehension, should a nuclear war occur. In the event of a nuclear war, approx- imately half the targeted population of the northern hemisphere would die immediate- ly; .most of theerest would be injured,'or soon become ill and die slowly. For the few survivors, there would be a complete 'disruption of medical and nursing services. 'Most health professionals would have been killed in • the nuclear exchange. The majority of o 'tats would be destroyed. There ould :e no effective medical/nursing res ' ' nse. ' But even before, a nuclear war occurs, Canadians and 'others, in the world, are already suffering as a result of the nuclear arms race. The following are examples of current suf- fering and loss by Canadians: 1: Recent studies suggest•that approx- imately one out of five Canadian children has lost a sense of hope for the future: They live in fear of a nuclear holocaust. 2. Canadian'money that is currently being consumed by the arms race, is depriving Canadians . of some humane, social and ecological programmes which could other- wise be funded. - 2. American Warships, many of them nuclear; powered and possibly carrying nuclear arms, frequently visit Canadian ports such as Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, ' Charlottetown; Quebec City, St. John's, Vancouver and Victoria. Such naval visits have increased by 200% since 1982. With each visit there is a risk of a nuclear acci- dent. Stich an `accident . could cause very serious damage ;to the large urban popula- tions that exist in -these cities. 4. Much uranium, which is essential to the - nuclear weapons industry is mined -in Canada. Many Canadian Uranium Miners, have already died from lung cancer. • • 5. Daily, low altitude training flights pf N.A.T.O. aircraft takes place in northern 'Quebec and Labrador, affecting the health of .the local people and damaging the local ecology. , On a, global level the spiralling cost'of the nuclear arms race prevents the funding of basic humane programmes. To provide adequate food, clean water, education, health care and housing for everyone on the planet would cost $17 billion . (US) a year; every ten days this amount is spent on the global arms race, 744(44 exe„t With my election to the 1987-88 Na- tional .Officer Action Team, a dream became a reality. The following businesses played an in - tergal part in achieving this plateau. Sheaffer Eaton Textron Marlin Harbour Light Travel Goderich Elevators Signal Star Publishing Champion Road Machinery Shaws EMA Sherwood Transportation Brown's Decor -. Lees Shopping Centre Sales Creators Little Joe's Lyle Pinkney Insurance Sincerely Timothy J. 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Positive and creative action to restore, balance on this planet must begin with preventing nuclear war.; it is on this founda- tion that our collective future rests. With these themes in mind, Goderich Medical Society is to present, "Towards World Peace in the Nuclear Age". This will take place on Tuesday,' May 26 at 7:30 p m. in the Church Hall of .North Street United Church, Goderich. Events include the showing of the highly acclaimed film "Speaking Our Peace", and four short papers: "Radiation and •Life", Dr. Michael Watts; "Nuclear Free Zones", Dr. Charles Chan; "Peace in the Shalom of God".,The Rev. Robert Ball; "Alternative Pathways to Nuclear War", • Dr. Donald Neal. Following the presentations, there will be an open discussion period. The goals of the evening are to present in- formation about the global risks of the nuclear arms race; to look at some creative alternatives and to offer a plan by which we, the ordinary people of the world, can reclaim ourindividual rights. to live in a world free of nuclear weapons. • (Facts are based en information supplied by.: Greenpeace,Canada C.P.P.N.W.) OVI Sax. n S`•'ftware To 36E Newgate Street, Goderich You are cordially invited to our new store GRAND OPENING: June 1, 1987 9 a.m. a 9 p.m. SPECIALIST IN: Hardware Software Repairs Training FREE COFFEE & DONUTS DOOR PRIZES 524®2681 certified by Conestoga. College FR H;E CONCE ": T AT THE LIVERY THEATRE GODERICH DISTRICT COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE JAZZ CHOIR and their guests THE ROSS HIGH SCHOOL CHORALE (Freemont, Ohio) 2:00 p.m. Sunay, M 24, 1987 Help us welcome our American guests! WE'LL GET TO YOU! We are sorry for the inconvenience and waiting_ but, due to the windy (and now wet) weather, it has put us behind schedule for doing Weed Controls. These conditions do not comply to government safety stan- dards, nor are they ideal for proper results. Please be assured we will get to you as soon as possible and can still guarantee a kill at that time. Reg Smith SEAFOOI LOVERS: it's back for another 'great Summer Seas,.., Lobster Dinner Surf 'n Turf Buffet Includes: Crab Legs s r Shrimps, Fresh Lake Huron Fish, Roast Sirloin of Beef, • An Array of S..lads, Cheese, Dessert and Beverage (plus Coffee). Lobster Dinner Includes: Appetizer, Whole Lobster, Dessert (plus Coffee). May 22 Crab Leg Buffet May 29 Whole Lobster Dinner June 5 , Shrimp Buffet June 72 Crab Leg Buffet June 19 Whole Lobster Dinner June 26 Shrimp Buffet July 3 Crab Leg Buffet July 10 Whole lobster Dinner July 17 Shrimp "Buffet July 24 Crab Leg Buffet July 31 Whole Lobster Dinner August 7 Shrimp Buffet August 14 Crab Leg Buffet August 21 Whole Lobster Dinner August 28 Shrimp Buffet September 4 _ Crab Leg Buffet A Limited Menu will he available for non -seafood lovers. Dinner served from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.