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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1982-07-14, Page 4• PAGE4 —GODEBICHSIGNMATAR, WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 19‘2 ••• DAVE SYKES • The British government finds itself in -an extremely embarassing situation and the stiff u lips of the populace are showing signs curling after Queen Elizabeth had an early morning visit from a loyalasubject Aprent1y the man &imbed a drainpipe, slipped into the tiiteen's apartment 'and found his way to her bedroom ata3 a.m. Friday. He sat on the edge i the bed, Needing- The Queen awoke, to find the untidy man, dressed in a dirty T-shirt and jeans, sitting' en the edge of her bed. The good lady lied the sense to calmly talk to the man for 10 Minutes or so before summoning help on the pretext of getting the man a cigarette. I have never been intrigued by royalty but alo bas %I -admit,* Who would persevere. through losrbied wire electronic gadgetry, alarms and a„ host oi Scotland Yard men to heat a late-night chat with -Queen E_ The -r ady was ore doubtedly in closer contact with her subjects than ahe cared for. But, also try to put yourself Into the fellow's Potitton. It's a difficult enough Utak to talk to important people let alone ge one on ane in the bedroom with the Queen of England. If I was sitting on the edge of her bed, I'm quite certain the art of small talk would escape me. ,Tramir nice flat you lot here, what do yea • pay -per month? And would that include the bobbies then" 'might just be too inquisitive an opening line when dealing with royalty. HOwever, lam certain the Queen .would not ',elate to a query something along the lines •" �f ",So, what do you think theExpos chances are of winning the pennant?" •Sele74,09thnealtlebeireglain_g_tir now-omme in my entertaining visions of s.neakTine into • the queen's bedroom. I couldn't Elia the proper thing to say. If the introder was: theootteen'ibode for at least 10 minutes, it's obvious there was a bit of chit chat before red-faced security men could be summoned to the royal rescue. The young man only found the room after idly strolling about the second floor chambers of Buckingham Palace. While this is merely wild speculation, it would follow that a man with nerve to scale a drainpipe and visit the queen at 3 a.m. would also keep up his end of the con- versation during the 10 -minute tete a tete. Did he simply take it upon himself to inquire about the general state of affairs? "Just dropped in to see 'ow you was dein' love.„ What with the war, nasty inflation and unemployment all about, areyou able to get ,.... 416.. sex coral Making ms11111 talk with otimnietp strangers is no easy art, much less chafing with royalty at, bedside. I can't imagine wt.= woid versald pop hate my little brain should I meet Pierre Trudeau in hfs pyjamas. "Say what Pete, does that nay Captain Canada on the old night shut?" It's probably pastas tough en celebrities to make small talk with strangers. They've heard as many opening lines and come ons as an attractive lady in a singles bar. My brush with "Calebs" has been limited and mainly involved sporting personalities. At one sports celebrity dinner I chatted with a former Toronto Maplelbeaf defeneeman at . length, mainly because no one was seeking his company or autograph. While hundreds of kids and adults sought the autographs of big -name' stars, he insisted I stick around " since no one recognized him or cared. At the same event, the fgeprious King Clancy grabbed my note000x frirom my 11,s,r.nrie se 1 walltsallit 'y nevi inciatari _ hogs his autograph rm..sure the queen handles aotorietya in a different-fahion. Second class matt -registration - number -0716 • SINCE 1848 inc HEWS PORT FOR GODERICH & DISTRICT founded in 1111 end published every Wisdnesday di Ooderich, Ontario- Member of the ei:NA wed OVOIA. Aihrer- thing nose an respest. Ilithecriptions payable In advance •19.1111 In Cendsilla..311.1111 to U.S.A., *Vie to ell ether Gass. trios. single copes SP. Display advertising name available on request. Please ark for este Card No. 11 effective Oc- tober 1. MIL *weed dame mail itegistretion Ituather Olt. 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Slurping suds in the goad ole summertime is as Cana- dian as hockey and when it's allowed in a public place, that • event becomes 0 major attraction. Major league, • baseball may have firiallytarrived in Toronto. The official promulgation was released in. the Legislature last week, just before our MPPs called it quits' for the summer. Obviously, the legislatorsare planning-% „ take in a few ball games during their lengthy summer recess. And considering the state of affairs, they will find consolation m dipping their beaks into comforting beverages at the ballpark. . Frank Miller's budget will have to.take a back seat for a while. Ontarians have their priorities in order and there Forget about war in the Middle East. Forget about a shrinking dollar; renewing the mortgage on the family castle at 19 per cent, paying"retail sales tax on burgers and toilet paper, inflation, horrendous unemployment stats and government deficits. Forget abolit all that: „ Worrying about thetribulations of daily life in this coma - try can onlylead to ulcers or nervous disorders. And besides, Ontarians bye - put things in proper . perspective. Our priorities are in order now. a • Lastweek the provincial media put Our troubles on the back shelf anti regaled and teased our senses with the pro- spect of beer being served at football and baseball gamer in three stadiums in Ontario': ' • Now, we're talking news. Something the people really care about. Beer. • • Don't bore us with details of inflation or monetary and • are more weighty matters to consider. , O Let's hope we can get this beer issue straightened out this summer. And then we can address other issues of less importance. D.S. Junior citizens deserve credit .r „ • • The search haa. begun...to %locate and honor Ontario's ' . Junior Citizens of the Yearfor 1982..• Any Ontario resident aged 6 to 18 years who excels in . community work, perforins as ad of heroism or struggles to overcome a physical onmental disability is eligible to win a Junior Citizen aiard. • , O - The program, a joint community service project of the • community newspapers of 'Ontario and CP „Air.. invites nominations from yOu the citizens of Ontario who recognize potential award winners in your conimunities. • Nomination forms are available at any of the 215 .Ontario Communit • . New*. a ers Association member ..... --„.--„•----tiosova-xviandlocal-elerneratariand secondary schaohs. • ANGUS WARNER, 17. of Hamilton, for saving a boy's life, excelling in athletics and also.for-community involve- ment. President of OCNA, Bill Pratt -of Tillsonburg,. said- the Junior Citizen Awards promise to be a highlight of the always a pleasure to give some well-deserved - but fre- • quently overlooked - public recognition. and encourage- ment to Ontario's young people for meritorious conduct," he said. • His comments were echoed by E. W. Ogden, Vice - President (Eastern Canada) of CP Air, patron of the pro- gram. The achievements of the youne neonle honored in •'Launched in 1981, the awards program honored its in- augural winners at the annual Community newspaper con- vention held in Toronto in early March. They included seven who were commended for heroic, lifesaving ac- • tions; three who haveshownexceptional initiative in Coma • munity service projects; and three with physical !unite - tions who are- striving to overcome their disability -and meet or exceed the achievements of other young people. • A group award was , given in 1981 to the entire student body of Ecole Georges -Vanier in Smooth Rock Falls for their long-term dedication in assisting two physically han- dicapped students and the community as a whole. These • two students. Julie Lemeiux and Andre Beaulieu • represented the school at the awards ceremony. The 1981 individual winners each received their award ..frormthe Lieutenant GoVernor, John B. Aird, a lapel pin. plaque, $200 and a family portrait with the Lieutenant Governor.TheY were: AMBER ANDERSON, 10, of Parry Sound, who spent her summer raising almost $2000 for the hospital cam- paign; LINDA ANNE ANGUS, 9, of Cornwall, an asthmatic, who saved her paraplegic mother's life by applying .mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when her mother stopped breathing; OMBER BELISLE, 11, of Nipigon, who rescued his friend from drowning and applied resuscitation that saved ' his life; RODNEY BARKLEY, 15, for outstanding achievements . in sports, school activities ad hobbies, despite hisblind- ..11.,„of. POTTY S.00f)cl, .w..119..useCt „long stick to pull tiro children from a lake TREVOR HEHN, 11, of Pembroke; for risking his own • life and saving his father from drowning iri an icy lake; • SEAN HOVINGTON, 14, and ROY MARTELL 15, both of Pickering, who together participated in the drarnatic rescue of a 6 -year-old who nearly drowned; KFLLY KIRKHAM, 18, of Elmira, who is a willing volunteer who helps many people in need, particularly children; • STEVEN ROLLASON, 11, of Ildcrton, a double leg am- putee who excells in Ctibs, hobbies and public service; • • JOEL ROWAN, 17, of Scarborough, whinlbst a leg to cancer but excels in "track three" Skiing; Nit S' the program's inaugural -year -are "our assuranceof:abet- ter tomorrow" he. said. "Each of us should endeavour to live to the standard of these yoling people." Mr. Ogden said the Junior Citizen awards program is the largest community service project CP Air has ever undertaken in 'Ontario. . Ontario's Lieutenant Governor, the Hon. John B. Aird presented the Junior Citizen awards during the OCNA, convention. -Our confidence inalie. future is renewed and strengthened by the knowledge that our young people demonstrate such dedication,. compassion and courage," he said. •• • For further information on the Ontario Junior Citizennf the Year awards program, contact this newspaper or On- tario Community Newspapers AsSociation, P. 0. Boic 451, Oakville, Ontario 1.6J 5A8. Nominations for 1982 awards •• close December 1,1982. Canada Day It is finally official. Traditionally, the July 1 holiday has been known to Canadians as Dominion Day 'but more recently there has been a move to refer to the holiday as - Canada Day. Last iveek, legislation was passed in the House of Com- mons officially renaming the July 1 holiday, a day that marks the birth of the nation. • But, while the name 'change should have been a relatively simple procedure, it was marked with a tinge of controversy. A Conservative MP was most upset that the private_ members . bill -changing the • name was passed through the house without warning He viewed the passing as den attempt TO -take' everything that -Is `BibliOatand everything that is 'Anglo Saxon" out of the country.'The only three conservatives present during the debate voted in favor of the bill. Other MPs have angrily charged they Would not have supported the -name change. Otte MP tried to have the vote overturned with the opposition party claiming trickery Was used in the method of passing the bill and the short notice given. Let the politicians hassle over small matters and -technicalities. Hoyvever, it seems only sensible and historically proper that July 1 -be known as Canada Day. D.S. Strolling on the beach By Dave Sykes DEAR READERS • SHIRLEY KELLER • '• Goderich has the reputation of being The Prettiest Town in Canada. And those of us who • live here; work here and play here are maid to repeat that slogan to anyone we meet. •• • Goderich is indeed a beautiful town. It is: naturally endowed with some breathtaking scenery - the peaceful Maitland River, the wide,, clean blue Lake Huron; the world's most • breathtaking sunsets. -It was designed by our forefathers in ex- ceptional intricacy. Our Square with • its radiating streets and vista corners makes our town.: unlike any other. Throughout . the - municipality, there are a multitude of evidences that people before us didn't tamper with nature's handiwork, but- planned around it to enhance it and preserve it for those to•coMe new dimensions t� the municipal parks depar- in rerent. yearo.,_ sia- _town :mama. bas glvea tment. Councillor Etta Haydon -was the parks chairman who turned the tide for parks in this town, and now flower-deeked lamppoles and intersections and immaculate parks • and parkettes are synonymous with Goderich as parks chairmen whit follow her see the wisdom of keeping a strong commitment to parks. Dollar for dollar, it may be safe to say that no other' expenditure from our tax dollars has such far- reaching and lasting effects for the betterment of Goderich as the one percent or so we spend on • O parks. Yes, Goderich may well be the. Prettiest Town in Canada. What a privilege to reside here in the midst of it all. But it may also be true that Goderich's right to that statement is being challenged by .other Ontario municipalities. In fact, I wondered this month whethersome tither Huron 'County towns haven't alsti made a commitment to beautifying their streets and buildings - and if, perhaps, Goderich will have to work a little harder to stay • a step ahead of the rest.. Last week, I took a walk through the downtown district of Clinton. ft was long after -the shops Were closed for the day - but the personality of • that community shone as bright as it might have at midday. , One delightful spot on the man street is the little park adjacent to the public library and the town hall. • Shrubs, trees and grass are meticulously manicured. Flowersadd gay, fresh reminders that people care. . And attractive comfortable benches are in abundance, inviting people to sit awhile and enjoy. Ano park where the : 'ant radar antenqa .t,herinteresting spot is the small on triangular . •flowers make it a kind of historical showpiece that must attract visitors' eyes and questions as they pass through The Hub. A neat little pathway . right up to the informative plaque makes it impossible toOnisa the significance of radar in Clinton. • Many, Many of the businesses along. the main drag have caught the vision of an inviting shopping district: Pots of flowers and tubs bf O shrubs turn .up in the most unexpected corners. The local drugstore has little stone planters built • in to the new store front, and they spill over with ' pretty.petunias. Clinton is a showplace alright, and so is • Exeter's Riverview Park. If you are in that vicinity in the next few weeks, take notice of the floral drama 'unfolding there. You'll be glad you did. In fact, I'd recommend a Sunday drive throughout Huron County. Pack A picnic lunch •-and start early. Head south -Mit of Goderich to O Bayfield where living is always easy. That little O .community is hist humming right now, and if ,you want to take a quiet walk there's no,better spot. • . Then wind your way across country to Zurich and see how that little village has spruced up its business section. Head south and a little west to Dashwood and visit the. new medical Centre there 'that was built entirely by the community with O voluntary labour and funds It's just a black away from the community centre which is another community -built venture.. Folks work • together in Dashwood.-- • If you have time, stip south to Crediton and to Centralia; or take a side -trip west to Waterworks Park at the end ofilighway 83. . . • Catch Exeter on the way back north and don't ' miss Hensall. Hensall is a surprisingly beautiful, village in many ways. Progressive too. ............,Then.headamr.Seafarth.wa., -.maybe stop off • a'• the VanEgtielonerhonvesteabilea-c,-irovertly-• • Eirussels to the grist mill maybe then nor- thwest to Wingham. The hills and valleys of that • county town -are worth a look. Now head south through Blyth and see what that little community has done sincelheatre hit in -a big way. Keep heading south through Clinton. And then, - instead of :coming back up to Goderich via High- way 8, trek through Goderich Township's roada- or into Colborne Township via The Little Lakes. You'll be glad you did. Save the Lucknow - Port Albert run for an evening's outing. It's great fun. Don't forget to stop in Dungannon for a at their beautiful new insurance office. After you've made the journey through our county ( avoid the main roads whenever you cari;, be -adventurous and -take the scenic route through the townships), ' you may still think -Goderich is the Prettiest Town in Canada ... but you may well believe it is fortunate to besituated in the Prettiest County in Canada - bar none. Board motion does not explain increase Dear Editor: This letter is in response to and in support of the recent editorials and column in your newspaper concerning the wisdom and the methods used by the trustees of the Huron • County Board 'of Education when they gave thernSehieS a p-ayh1ta0e of over 33 percent this year. 'As an •elected ;„person I realize that it takes much more than a surface glance to Understand fumy the • operation of another elected body. However, in this case we are talking about somethingo elementary and basic and my words express my opinion as a private individual. I find it startling that the- boai-d representatives, who TTERS appear to have approached '-not have realized that what The Act says that under the existing conditions the maximum monthly remuneration a trustee may collect on a Board of this size is $400. Had the motion said that th• e allowance be be • dabout way at a later date (reproached?) you, would when -the total amount of the remunerations appeared as they offered as an ex- a figure among the budget planation does not explain a items. thing. I should hope that the If there is no motion in the trustees act "in accordance Board's minutes other than with the provisions of the the one you were offeived aad Education Act"? 'Then *hat quoted, then I suggest exactly is the sense of the respectfully that the trustees motion? The trustees have raised their Titemuneration had different amounts of without a valid and ap- salaries over the past years, prbpriate motion expressing all "in accordance with the that fact. It seems that the provisions of the Education only claim to legitimacy Act". Was the$300 salary not, may be round ina roun- in accordance with the act? maximum_ in accordance with the Act, it would have -meant sornething and it would have expressed what the trustees intended. Official records, such as the minutes, should show clearly to everybne what is taking place. Otherwise, why pass a motion at all if it does not say what -it means? It is not enough that the trustees fromaloitnek. new what to expect Quite clearly I am not suggesting that the trustees set • out to mislead deliberately • or to -'----be dishonest with the public, including the news media. I am. suggeSting that collec- tively the board has con- tinued to use- outdated "closed . door" 01fid veiled_ methods afid attitudes which went out of style eiaiwhere a decade ago. This Un- communicative reluctance to share with the public fully, sincerely and cheerfully all the things done on behalf and at the expense of the public has 'contributed to public apathy and cynicism.'People will not waste their time and interest if they have reason to feel "What is the use!" The Board's annual budget meeting was mentioned. The trustees said hardly rant to page 6 *