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The new executive members of the Goderich Ro Club
are, left to. right, Dave Gower, vice=presiden ^ enCam-
pbell, director of international service; Craig Cass,
president;' Ren McGee, secretary; Gary Shol ce, director
of club service; and Ron Takalo, director of community
service. Absent for photo were Mel Farnsworth, treasurer;
Werner Ritgen, director of vocational service; and Marc
Chalut, past president.
Local Baha'is outraged at hangings
Dear Editor,
The Baha'is of Goderich
were outraged this weekend
by the news received from
Canadian Baha'i head-
quarters that 10 Baha'i
women ages 18 to 54, have
been hanged for their
beliefs, in their sister coun-
try of Iran.
Mrs. Sandra Colborne,
chairman of the Spiritual
Assembly of the Baha'is of
Goderich, said: "We learned
that the executions were car-
ried out late Saturday night,
June 18, and followed closely
on the hangings two days
earlier of 6 prominent
Baha'is executed two days
earlier". A fifth was the 18 -
year -old daughter of a
Baha'i executed on March
12.
Colborne said, "We are
horrified by the fact that a
whole group of, innocent
women had been so savagely.
treated,, and that the
authorities tried to keep the
killings secret by making no
public announcement to the
press, and refusing to allow
the families to receive the
bodies for burial, or even to
see them".
Colborne said, "these
shocking killings of young in-
nocent women represent an
alarming escalation of the
mullah's campaign of terror
against the Baha'is which is
now being focussed on the
women of the community. It
shows the Iranian clergy's
particular hatred of the prin-
cipal of equality of men and
women that is so central to
the Baha'i teachings.
The news from Baha'i
headquarters had indicated
that all 16 Baha'is were put
LETTERS
to death because they had
refused to recant their faith.
The 10 women had been Sub-
jected to brutal interroga-
tions in prison and warned
that they would be killed.
The r'ason originally given
for their arrest was that they
had been holding classes for
the Baha'i children in their
community who had been ex-
pelled from Iran's schools as
"unclean infidels".
Jim Durst, a member of
the Goderich Assembly,
reported that "a tragedy of
appalling proportion is
building up in Iran. Even
more tragic is the fact that
the clergy there are using
the faith of Islam as a cloak
for these crimes against
humanity". The judge who
sent these women and girls
to their deaths warned
recently in a government -
controlled press of Iran that
these killings were only the
beginning. He said "Before
it is too late the Baha'is of
Iran must recant .... Other-
wise the day will soon come
when the Islamic Nation
will, God willing, fulfill the
prayer mentioned in the
Quran: `Lord, leave not one
single family of infidels on
earth'.
These hangings have
brought the total number of
Baha'is officially shot or
hanged by the regime to 155.
They arouse grave concern
for the fate of some 200 other
Baha'is imprisoned around
the country. In addition,
10,000 Baha'is are now
homeless, their properties
destroyed or confiscated by
the authorities.
The wgrld-wide Baha'i
community has been deeply
gratified and encouraged by
the many statements urging
the Iranian regime to cease
its systematic persecution of
the Baha'is, that have come
from the United Nations, the
European parliament,
humanitarian organizations
and from national and local
governments of all kinds.
Canadian Baha'is are par-
ticularly proud of the actions
taken by the Canadian
government in being the first
to speak out in support of UN
resolutions and in opening its
doors to several hundred Ira-
nian Baha'is.
As they continue to alert
the public to these
outrageous crimes, they
want to express their
gratitude for the many ex-
pressions of conscience from
members of all faiths, civic
leaders, colleagues and
friends. They feel that it
would be most helpful at this
time for people to give their
support to actions Canada is
now taking, by writing to
their M.P.'s. They may also
show support by writing
directly to the Iranian Em-
bassy.
A memorial service was
Reader defends canines
Dear Editor:
I am very annoyed. I have
just read the letter in the Ju-
ly 6th edition of the Signal -
Star signed by a Peter Henry
outlining his troubles about
dogs in the town's parks. He
was sickened, so he says, by
the sight of a dog walking in
one of them.
I wonder if Pete knows
that now -a -days most in-
telligent people, when walk-
ing their dogs, carr; a scoop
and bag just for the very
reason he is so troubled
about, and does he know that
there is a reasonable chance
that this little dog was train-
ed only to relieve itself on
newspaper just like our little
dog was and not once in the
eleven years we had her did
she make a mistake and go
otherwise. Does Pete know
that most pets are far better
behaved than a lot of
children. I love children and
am blessed with seven that
are beautiful, but having had
pets of all breeds big and
small all my life I will not let
others put them down. Peo-
ple who own pets are the
friendliest people there are
and everyone Should enjoy
the pleasure of them at least
for part of their lives. Even
our government agrees with
this for our senior citizens.
Goderich is the prettiest
town in Canada I fully agree,
I lived there for a period of
time and I maintain it is half
way to Heaven, but why does
it have to be spoiled.
Perhaps someone could
donate him a pet, like a boa
constrictor, then he wouldn't
have to walk it anywhere.
Shirley M. Little,
Oakville, Ont.
Sweepstake winners named
Dear Editor,
The Canadian Diabetes
Association 1983 Sweepstake
Draw was made at Sherway
Gardens Centre Ltd.,
Etobicoke, Ontario, ' on
Thursday, June 23. The
following winners were
declared — first prize of
$20,000.00 went to A. Lische,
of Copper Cliff, five other
prizes of $1,000.00 each went
to Annette Rieux, Sudbury;
Nora Fouse, Cambridge; M.
Peelar, Barrie; M. Casey,
Cornwall and Bloss Leeking,
Peterborough.
Congratulations to the win-
ners! Many thanks to all
those who helped to sell and
to those whc, C"sualased
tickets. Proceeds will go for
diabetes research, the
Diabetic Children's Camp
Huronda and to diabetic
senior citizens. Thanks for
your support.
Teresa Courtney, treasurer
Wingham and District
Branch Canadian Diabetes
Association.
Lottery to hold spot check
You just may be 'pulled
over' this summer in the
Provincial Lottery's Spot
Check Promotion.
"Beginning July 11, the
eight-week promotion will
offer over $671,000 in on -the -
spot prizes to Provincial lot-
tery players who can pro-
duce a current Provincial
ticket," D. Norman Morris,
president of the Ontario Lot-
tery
a Corporation announced
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A corps of 34 summer
students will approach in-
dividuals across the pro-
vince asking if they can pro-
duce a current Provincial
ticket. If three or more
draws are current on the
ticket, the player will select
a 'voucher from $5 to $1,500.
If two or less draws are left
on the ticket, the player
automatically receives $5.
Said Morris, "The promo-
tion not only provides
employment for summer
students, but offers over
36,000 extra prizes of $5, $50,
$500 and $1,500 in addition to
Provincial's regular prize
format."
Provincial lottery tickets
are valid for five consecutive
weekly draws, offering
regular prizes ranging from
$10 to $500,000 along with in-
stant bearer cheques valued
up to $5,000.
Provincial is a joint under-
taking of all ten Canadian
provinces operating under
the Interprovincial Lottery
Corporation. Marketing and
sales are carried out by the
four regional lottery
jurisdictions: Western
Canada Lottery Foundation,
Ontario Lottery Corporation,
Loto Quebec and the Atlantic
Lottery Corporation.
held on July 12th to honour
all the Baha'is who have
been victims of Iran's cruel
religious regime, by the local
Baha'i Communities.
Warmest Baha'i regards
The Spiritual
Assembly of the
Baha'is of Goderich
Joanne Marie Durst
Secretary
Shop and
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• Health *led Welfare
jr Monique Begin
recently announced the
awarding of a certificate of
Merit under the. depart
ment's Lifestyle Award Pro-
gram
to a Goderich resident
for volunteer work within the
community.
Since 1' l9 David Munn
has given time and energy
daily to patients in Alexan-
dra Marine and General
Hospital by shaving patients
who need assistance and by
providing the local paper for
those who cannot afford it.
In addition, he provides
the same daily service to
residents in Maitland Manor
Nursing Home, Goderich.
Mr. Munn is one of 16
Canadians being honored for
his efforts.
Lifestyle awards are given
to individuals who volunteer
their time and talents to im-
prove the lifestyles of their
fellow citizens. They are peo-
ple who have worked for
many years, often
unrecognized, to expand
community services and
raise the level of health
awaranM hi their aieas.
landiatcstela���. bie
nominated for Lifestyle
AwaIst. .1w individuals or
org bions. kifOrialatlan
xOnt p ed
tion tonna are a
from the Secretary;'
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tee, Health and Welf
Canada, Ottawa, ILIA -0K9,
NEWOORN NEWS
DURNIN
Matthew . is pleased: to an-
nounce the birth of, leis new
brother, Justin Martin,' on
July 3, 1983, weighing 8 lbs.
14 oz. Proud parents are Jim
and Bonnie. ;;Also proud
grandparents' are Dorothy
Durnin and Roy and Grace
Mugford of Goderich.
PROUSE
Gary and Darlene (nee
Chowen) are pleased to an-
nounce the birth of their
daughter, Dana Alexis, on
July 2, 1983, weighing 7 lbs.
13 oz. Proud grandparents
are Lois and Cec Hallam and
Bob Prouse, and Bill and
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TO OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS
The purpose of this announcement is to advise
our customers and friends of the sale of our
Wholesale paper and food service business
known as H.O. Jerry Ltd., "The Paper People" to
Mr. A.M. Harper, C.A., of Goderich, effective as of
July 11, 1983.
The sale of our business brings an end to one
started July 26, 1946.
We have had thirty-seven years of a pleasant
association while dealing with our customers.
I would, like to take this means of thanking all
those in our -area who consistently favoured us
with their patronage. It has been our pleasure to
serve you and your business was very much ap-
preciated.
It is our wish you will continue to deal with Mr.
Harper under the Company name of H.O. Jerry
(1983) Ltd.
Sincerely,
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