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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-09-02, Page 7PAGE 6—GODERICH SIGN AL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,1981 0 41,4, 41,104� Letters to the editor lit lk Huron Federation of A sit fit LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE 111* Shamrock Lounge OF THE HURON HOTEL Dublin, me Thurs.. Fri. &Sat. -Sept. 3. 4. 5 ifs TO BE ANNOUNCED 11111 • DAILY LUNCHEON SPCSAL fit $200 ONLY • , W Mono -Sat. EXOTIC DANCER 12015-6:30 P.M. ao ss*s* s* NEW KITCHEN HOURS Mon., Tues. & Wed. - 8 o.m.-8 p.m. Thurs.-,"Fri. & Sat. - 8 o.m.-12 midnight Dear Editor: There have been several articles on the Ontario Hydro Listowel working group and its decision to postpone its future meetings to November. I thought your readers might find the thinking of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture on this matte r of interest. PEACHES by the bushel or basket "Pears "Plums "Apples *Apple Syrup "Honey *Fruit Juices *Apple Butter ' OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK CALL: ROCK GLEN FRUIT FARMS LTD. 828-3644 Arkona mer The Power Line Group of the Huron County Federation/' bf Agriculture Energy Coimmittee held four meetings during the winter of 1980-81 to discuss with other farm groups the line out of BNPD. We were hampered in our efforts by the refusal of Ontario Hydro and the Provincial Gover- nment to release the South Western Ontario Study. This study of alternate tran- smission systems was to have been released in the fall of 1 ' r0 and was ready for release. However, Hydro at ,government instruction, withheld it from the public until June 1981. Copies didn't get out to members of the farming community until late June and July. At the suggestion of the Energy committee, the HCFA executive had written Hydro and the government on three occasions, November, January and March to express our con - MAKE FFE We will consider all reasonable offers on remaining stock FINAL C OSING SAT., SEPT. 19 EVERYTHING MUST.GO!! Only 19 Day's left To Save on Quality Furniture at Bargain Prices HERE'S WHAT IS LEFT: Krug 4 piece bedroom suite Kroehler 4 piece bedroom suite. 1 Kroehler 2 piece chesterfield suite 1 Brentwood 2 piece chesterfield suite 2 Sklar 2 piece chesterfield suites 1 Kroehli01kiilper lounge Kroehler set of oak table, 2 ends, 1 coffee 1 Deilcraft 3 piece wall unit with enter- tainment centre 1 Colonial 2 piece chesterfield suite 1 Lane cedar chest in oak 1 Huppe cedar chest in oak 1 Kroehler love seat 4 swivel rockers 3 recliners by La -Z -Boy, Kroehler, El Ren 4 hex end tables & 2 door coffee tables 1 Coga+Mgh chair 1 bate/Miler 1.5 deekPmaple chest 14 drawer maple chest 1 maple secretary desk 1 used McClary electric range 1 Gibson wringer washer - used 1 used White metal cabinet 1 useaEliinch provincial 7 piece dinette suite 1 Sealy Royale 4/6 Posturpedic box & mattress 3 Simmons Beautyrest box springs & Mat- tresses 4/6 1 Sleepmaster Health Comfort 4/6 box & Mattress * NOTE - This list was current as of Tuesday, September 1, 1981. \\ All items subject to prior sale. BLACKSTONE FURNITURE WEST STREET, GODER;c 1 cerns about public in- volvement and request the release of" the study We clearly expressed our concern that farmers have access to the study during the winter months so that we would not be trying to deal with it during our busy seasons. While we received bland assurances, our concerns were ignored. The study was released in June. Hydro scheduled public .study meetings for July, August and September. The Huron County Federation of agriculture executive discussed whether to participate in these meetings, whether to boycott them, or whether to try to' get them postponed. We decided on the latter course. Tony McQuail was appointed delegate with Nick Whyte as alternate and they went to the first meeting in Listowel on July 9-81. They presented a motion to postpone the next meeting until November 1981 and that motion was carried. Hydro said it would be going ahead and would prepare a recommendation to cabinet on a prefetred route in October 1981. It QCs unfortunate that Hydro's recommendations will be made without the participation of farmers from Huron, Perth, Wellington and Waterloo counties. However, their representatives felt it would icultur be better to study Hydro's proposals when they would have adequate time to thoroughly dig into them. We felt we would be in a better position to deal with the environmental hearings scheduled for this winter. The tendency for Hydro to use public participation for public relations was illustrated at the first meetings. n Hydro representatives talked about the need for a second 500 kilo volt line to get "bottled up" power out of Bruce. On questioning, he admitted that the existing lines can solicit concerns handle both Bruce A & B's output and the second line is only needed as an emergen- cy back-up if one of the other lines isn't working. Hydro is also using a load growth prediction of 3.3 percent per year for the period 1981-2001 and suggests that it might be safer to build transmission facilities to meet even higher growth rates Hydro's actual growth rate was well below three percent in 1978 and 1979, was less than 1.0 percent in 1980 and was a negative 1 percent in the first quarter of 1981. To adequately deal with this study, your, farm representatives fett they must have time to study, prepare questions and in- dependently research figures. We felt it would be impossible to do a good job when we would be trying to get our crops harvested and fall work done. Our desire is to make sure Hydro does not build facilities it will not need and that those it does build will serve the best interests of all Ontarions not just ,in providing secure ,power supplies but also in preserving high quality food lands. Hydro' will be hosting Information Centres in Clinton, Sept- 2-81 and in Lucknow on Sept. 3-81. We hope your readers will get out and express their con- cerns at these meetings. We would also appreciate knowing of your readers concerns. They should contact Tony McQuail, RR Lucknow, Ont. NOG 2H0. Yours truly,. Consumer offers tips on treatment to customers Dear Editor: This sumrner I have heard a good deal of discussion concerning what attracts customers, and I thought you might be interested in the reactions of some summer visitors to Goderich. .(We have been coming here for many years). First of all, we would like to nominate Laura "Grigg at the West Street Laundromat as the best example of the friendly, helpful service It You'll Get Straight A's If You Head To MacLean's And Get Into Top Gear With (Midas® * ports Socks * Footwear * Training Suits * Gym Bags * 'Shorts which customers need and appreciate. When we were there, she went out of her way to help us and several other rather confused clients by giving us good advice and practical demonstrations concerning which machines to use, how to load them, etc. She finished by wishing us a happy holiday. No printed in- structions could replace the real help she gave us. We all agreed that she is the best advertisement that any business or store could have. On the other hand, here are some of the things which. turn customers away: 1) Gum -chewing clerks. In one store we visited, the young clerk was so busy chewing gum vigorously that she had to blow a large pink bubble before she could sum- mon up enough energy to wait on us. 2) Loud intrusive music which spills out onto the streets. If you must have music, keep it soft and keep it inside the store. There is such a thing as noise pollu- tion. 3) Radio 'programs com- plete with advertising beam- ed into stores. Why should, customers be forced to listen to advertisements for toilet yours truly, Tony McQuail, Delegate Hydro Working Group HCFA paper when all they want to do is shop in peace and quiet? Customers appreciate the courteous professional ser- vice of people like Laura Grigg. We do not like noisy music, gum chewing or radio advertising while we shop. Peace and quiet plus ° helpful service is the magic formula which attracts customers and keeps us coining back. Most of the stores in Goderich do supply this kind of atmo$phere. This is why we keep coming back. Sincerely, M. C. Healey, Windsor Soviet debt is major cause of inflation here Dear Editor: In reply to the letter, "Says Comments Misguid- ed...Voodoo unknown in Africa": Voodoo is a primitive religion of West African origin. Check the facts. Prior to its independence, it was known as Tanganyika. It .was given its in- dependence in March 1961, and has been trading with the Commonwealth for a long. period of time. At the present time, I do not know of any reason why it should not continue to do so, unless subversive activity in- tervenes. "Canadian provincial at- titude. Selling raw materials to U.S.A. cause of economic woes": I would like to advise the writer that I believe inflation is caused: by the astronomical debt that the Soviet bloc owes Canada and the U.S.A., which is 72 billion dollars. We Offer QUALITY * LOW PRICES * SELECTION CHOOSE FROM 3 SPORT BAG STYLES Rade Ihaek AUTMORIIEO SAI ES CENTRE 60 West St Goderich 524-7171 "Providing , aid t underdeveloped Countries": With ' the above debt in mind being owed to us, I Would like to ask the writer how, much farther does he think Canada and the U.S. can go. We just do not have an unlimited supply of credit. At this point I would like to thank the writer for his information on world commerce and the function of Gander, Newfoundland. It is very thoughtful of him, but I already know these facts and also the high quality of cattle and horses, etc. which other countries desire us to export. The only other country that has not made contribu- tions outside its bloc is the Soviet Union. They are. unable to do so because they are building a massive war machine. "Canadian policies are foresighted": I agree with t%iis state- ment. The above mentioned credit supports this, and it's about time they. gout themselves a pair of reading glasses and pay attention to the danger signals that threaten our economy , at home. Current matters of in- terest now are the revisions of our security and political intervention into the newspapers. which has three committees to • censor publication, etc., etc., etc., known as the Royal Commis- sion on. Newspapers. , Sincerely N. J. Minaker, Goderich l/ you're NEW IN TOWN and don't know which way to turn, call the clifircomelraft., hostess at 524-7165 You'll be glod you did .. THE GLASGOW INN (formerly The Sandpiper Inn Vanastra) 0 NO OPEN DA LY p.m.11 a•rr�•-9 Sit down dining and our Smorgasbord Ph. 482-3581 4 � _ You'll Get Straight A's If You Head To MacLean's And Get Into Top Gear With (Midas® * ports Socks * Footwear * Training Suits * Gym Bags * 'Shorts which customers need and appreciate. When we were there, she went out of her way to help us and several other rather confused clients by giving us good advice and practical demonstrations concerning which machines to use, how to load them, etc. She finished by wishing us a happy holiday. No printed in- structions could replace the real help she gave us. We all agreed that she is the best advertisement that any business or store could have. On the other hand, here are some of the things which. turn customers away: 1) Gum -chewing clerks. In one store we visited, the young clerk was so busy chewing gum vigorously that she had to blow a large pink bubble before she could sum- mon up enough energy to wait on us. 2) Loud intrusive music which spills out onto the streets. If you must have music, keep it soft and keep it inside the store. There is such a thing as noise pollu- tion. 3) Radio 'programs com- plete with advertising beam- ed into stores. Why should, customers be forced to listen to advertisements for toilet yours truly, Tony McQuail, Delegate Hydro Working Group HCFA paper when all they want to do is shop in peace and quiet? Customers appreciate the courteous professional ser- vice of people like Laura Grigg. We do not like noisy music, gum chewing or radio advertising while we shop. Peace and quiet plus ° helpful service is the magic formula which attracts customers and keeps us coining back. Most of the stores in Goderich do supply this kind of atmo$phere. This is why we keep coming back. Sincerely, M. C. Healey, Windsor Soviet debt is major cause of inflation here Dear Editor: In reply to the letter, "Says Comments Misguid- ed...Voodoo unknown in Africa": Voodoo is a primitive religion of West African origin. Check the facts. Prior to its independence, it was known as Tanganyika. It .was given its in- dependence in March 1961, and has been trading with the Commonwealth for a long. period of time. At the present time, I do not know of any reason why it should not continue to do so, unless subversive activity in- tervenes. "Canadian provincial at- titude. Selling raw materials to U.S.A. cause of economic woes": I would like to advise the writer that I believe inflation is caused: by the astronomical debt that the Soviet bloc owes Canada and the U.S.A., which is 72 billion dollars. We Offer QUALITY * LOW PRICES * SELECTION CHOOSE FROM 3 SPORT BAG STYLES Rade Ihaek AUTMORIIEO SAI ES CENTRE 60 West St Goderich 524-7171 "Providing , aid t underdeveloped Countries": With ' the above debt in mind being owed to us, I Would like to ask the writer how, much farther does he think Canada and the U.S. can go. We just do not have an unlimited supply of credit. At this point I would like to thank the writer for his information on world commerce and the function of Gander, Newfoundland. It is very thoughtful of him, but I already know these facts and also the high quality of cattle and horses, etc. which other countries desire us to export. The only other country that has not made contribu- tions outside its bloc is the Soviet Union. They are. unable to do so because they are building a massive war machine. "Canadian policies are foresighted": I agree with t%iis state- ment. The above mentioned credit supports this, and it's about time they. gout themselves a pair of reading glasses and pay attention to the danger signals that threaten our economy , at home. Current matters of in- terest now are the revisions of our security and political intervention into the newspapers. which has three committees to • censor publication, etc., etc., etc., known as the Royal Commis- sion on. Newspapers. , Sincerely N. J. Minaker, Goderich l/ you're NEW IN TOWN and don't know which way to turn, call the clifircomelraft., hostess at 524-7165 You'll be glod you did