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To Jim
BY CATH WOODEN
To Jim Moore, the most unforgettable
event during his two-year sojurn as
Goderich Recreation Director was the
NUM -Lottery Pageant held at the arena
last September.
"It brought community organizations
together. We don't place enough irn-
portance on that. That pageant proved the
community was willing to work together
for a good time, and that money isn't
always the top priority," said Moore in an
interview with the Signal -Star on Monday.
Moore is leaving Goderich at the end of
neat week to become director of parks and
recreation in St. Thomas. He came to
Goderich from Palmerston in March of
1979 to replace the town's first rec director
- Mite Diamond.
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Moore said that the first thing he always
considered as Goderich rec director was
the people- of the town. "1 don't plan
programs or design events for tourists. We
cater to the people of Goderich. Even
though we try to make sure programs are
soli -supporting, I couldn't justify picking
up the tab for tourists through my taxes."
However, Moore feels that in Goderich,
the tourist industry and the recreation
department are working together "to a
good extent. They are directing their ef-
forts in a more positive manner and really
are starting to define each other's
responsibilities."
The demand for recreation in Goderich
has always been here, according toMeore....
All thaturges are the opportunities.
"Everyone has the right to. recreation. It is
up to the 'department to offer those op-
portunities."
Of course, there are many determining
factors when it colones to offering those
opportunities. "A lot depends on the
financial -capabilities of the -municipality,"
explains Moore. "It is easy to build a
castle, but it isn't so easy to maintain it."
This means not building above .the town's
means, and Moore feels that Goderich has
planned well in this respect.
More also sites the 'financial and`time
capabilities of an individual who wants to
takei-advantage - of. - those opportunities:
"Sure, • let's say 'I want to play hockey.
That means I don't have the time left or
money to .curl. Let's say ,I.want to play
ball, then:there's nothing left for golf."
CREATE OPPORTUNITIES
Despite the determining .factors which
may be working in a negative fashion
pare people Janie
this economic slump, in the two years
since Moore has been here there has been
an evolution of recreational opportunities.
For example, programs such as the Beit
and Ernie Club and Kindergym have been
designed for 4, 5, and 6 -year-olds. "They
are there now. Had they been there ten
years, ago, the programs would have been
used"
Although Moore admits that smaller
communities are geared towards sports -
oriented recreation, the department
recently became involved with cultural.
activities. "Right .now we're looking
mostly at the entertainment aspect. For
example, there will be, a children's sum -
crier series this year with puppeteers,
musicians, and magicians."
SCHOOLS IMPORTANT
Moore says that the recreation depar-'
tment's relationship with schools and
boards of education is very important
when . it comes to planning children's
programs. He says that here, those
relations are excellent.
"The department relies -heavily on
schools for programming. In Goderich we
Peed those facilities because we don't have
any others. In return, we offer the schools
free use of the area and pool. We both
benefit."
WORKING TOGETHER
Although people expect different ser-
vices' .from • a town's recreation depart-
'tient;
epartment; 'Moore feels that .his ` and The
recreation board's main responsibility is
to get- the community working together
and involved. He feels that Goderich has
much potential here.
' "There are many community service
clubs in Goderich that;_to_me,_have_
directly, displayed, a willingness to work
together unselfishly." Moore also cites the
Goderich Minor Hockey Association -and
the Figure Skating Club as an exampleof
working together in their recent skate-a-
thon. •
"that's _a prime example. They work
--together and get fiii her' ahead:It Is"so
important to get involved by participating
and helping to meet financial burdens
.together."
Financial burdens are something that
•Jim Moore refuses to let bring hith down.
He says that in recreation, monetary
results are not the main thing. He believes
in being realistic about money. Making
Toney in one area off_ recreation is im-
irst
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portant so that other programs can be
financed, but he also believes that towns
need to change theirattitude towards
recreation.
He get. angry. when people .defend. the
'user pay philosophy' to an ‘extreme. He
feels that people want and their arena
just as much as tree trimming and road -
paving, but the arena isn't given the same
kind of tax treatment they are.
NEW DIRECTOR NEEDS TIME
At any rate, Moore feels that when it
comes to recreation, community,
promotion is important. Even with the
upcoming change. of :.recreational direc-
tion, the new man or woman will be here to
serve our needs. .
Moore stresses that "the new director
has. to take time to .getto know. the cam-
munity," so that those needs will be un-
derstood. But he feels that the transition
time should be short !"because of the
strength Of the recreation board."
"I feel badly about moving from
Goderich, reflects Moore. "I and my
family have been received well. This
• community made us feel comfortable. We
hada lot ofgood times."
And Jim Moore gave Goderich a lot of
good times.
Province funds mental health
The Alexandra Marine and General Hospital has
been awarded a grant from the Ministry of Health to
establish a -psychiatric resource centre in south-
western Huron County.
The Ministry of Health approved a $110,000 grant to
the Goderich hospital to, fund a mental-health
program for residents in the southerly sector of the
county. 'Health Minister Dennis Timbrell said the
money will be used to provide prevention, detection,
early diagnosis and treatment services for people
with psychiatric problems. •
These services will be offered from an extension
resource centre but a location has not been deter-
mined. The centre will offer day care, out-patient,
emergency, crisis intervention and outreach ser-
vices..
Alexandra Marine and General Hospital ad
ministrator, Elmer Taylor said the prorgram will be
similar to the one currently offered in Wingham as an
extension of the psychiatric services centered in
St. Mark's Anglican girls report busy year
St. Mark's Anglican
Church girls reported at the
A.C.W. annual meeting that
they have had a very in-
teresting year. Several area
girls successfully completed
a babysitting course.
Mrs. Laura Lawrence
from Klip and Kurl beauty
shop in C Auburn
demonstrated different hair
gtyie . d types _ _.- - _ - - -
The Anglican Church girls
held a dance complete with a
disc jockey and lunch bar.
They took charge of the tea
table at the Auburn and
District Lions Club auction
sale and presented a film,
The girls were treated to a
barbecue and swim at the
home of the Reverend and
Mrs. William . Craven in
Goderich.
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Investors Syndicate
Limited k pleased to
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Oris Chartered Miranda,
Planner designation. He
has completed a three-
year course prowiding
specialized knowledge
In finance, taaaflon, and
Insurance. Investors
representatives offer
financial planning ssr-
vlces usually associated
with banks, trust tom.
patties, and Insurance
companies. ,.
Since September, the girls
have been working on their
craft badges. Their -work
was put on display last
December at the Santa
Bazaar and Tea. Santa Claus
with his helpers, Raggedy
Anne and Raggedy Andy,
gave out treats to all the lit-
tle ones and this proved very
successful.
The girls have donated
$200 to purchase a stained
glass window for the church
and have their name on it.
The girls are now working
on their hostess badges and
will be serving dinner to the
Auburn and District Lions
Club.
Any girls, 11 years of age
and older, are welcome to
come and join in the fun. Any
parent wishing more infor-
mation about the club,
please call the counsellors,
Mrs. Alma Craven or Mrs.
Dorothy Schneider.
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Goderich. Taylor said' the hospital applied to. the
Ministry four years ago to insitute the program but .
funding was not available.
The grant will be used for a centre location and
staffing and program costs. From the grant, $35,000
apples to the period ending March 31 and $10,000 of
that amount is to be used for capital costs. The
remaining $75,000 corresponds with the hospital's
fiscal year from April 1,1981 to March 31,1982.
The grant was one of nine issued' to community
mental health programs. Grants from the psyciatric
branch of the Ministry of Health totalled $740,500.
Timbrell, said such mental health programs offer
successful alternatives to hospital care. �y
"Community-based mental health programs o er -
an alternative to in-patient hospital care. They have a
proven record of success, and provide a valuable
service in the community. People who do not require
hospital care tend to respond more quickly if they are
treated in their own familiar community setting."
Psyciatric facilities are under construction at
Alexandra Marine and General Hospital and Taylor
said the facility should be ready by mid April.
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