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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-02-14, Page 4• rowaaded in, l#l1 and pubtitl ed arerp Thuttfday. of Csodefish..Qntwrto, I OgIt A#r pI the CF,$a qnd °IMM!0. Ad4ertitiaog rotes00 requeff. Subscriptions, payable it. ndwonce "14-00 In Canada.'35,09q0. '5A15,0azonlrfea, snpa copys aS`.>01spgypOrtirIp .rotes !s opreguost puma on, for Reda CerdrPte. 9 effective ‘0,1,1979, Second clots toll Registration Nunbser Ri10. Advertising is accepted onthe condition that in the event of typographical error, the adxortising siiace'occupled by the erroneous item, together with reasonable allowance for signature; wilt not be charged tor•itut the balance or theadeortisement well. bo paid for of the appilcabie rote. In the event' of,o a vt typogtaphlcal error °4".1111".41.9.°°14°4".1111".41.9.°°14pr teralces,of raag gc(fe: sfoolleet�.sarxice,sMoy. not be soul. Adtentising Is merely an offer to sen,andmay be withdrawn at any time. The, Signal -Stet is not responsible for the loss or damage.of unsolicited manuscripts or.photoa, • Publishe4'by Sigjial-Star Publishing Ltd: .ROBERT G.'SHRIER _ president and publisher SHIRLEY, J. KELLER'- editor DONALD M. HUBICK :advertising manager -B,u'sitiess and. Editorial Office TELEPHONE 524-8331 ' area code 519 Mailing Address: • P.O. BOX .220, Industrial Park, Goderich Second class mail registration number -- 0716 o -re -neighborliness Judging from the 'letter, Goderich town council received last week from Goderich Township resident Gerry Ginn, and another letter this week from the clerk of Goderich Township, the "diplomatic relations" between the town and the township are at a very low ebb once more. That's unfortunate, though not entirely unex- pected after town council's recent actions involving their annexation proposals. Ginn, a former township reeve, advised town council last -week by letter that he was resigning _ from the Housing Action Committee because he felt it,.necessary to "sever all diplomatic relations with such -"a council" that would propose to study an- nexation of a portion of the township' while at the same time building a senior citizens' complex in. which the township would then be expected to share increased funding on a lesser tax base thanwhen negqtiatibns first began,, if annexation . was ac- complished., Ginn made__min soe other angry accusations his letter, each one bfthem pointing up the injured feelings of this Goderich Township resident. This week, a •curt letter' from. Robin Thom.psen, clerk o.f' Goderich Township, -indicates that Ginn isn't the only one who has been offended by town council's rough handling of a touchy situation. Thompson's letter was in reply to the town's request. for a joint meeting to discuss the impact study of annexation. The letter was about- three lines long and stated that •township council has passed the folowing motion at its . February 4 meeting: that the letter and request be tabled for future consideration. 'There. is a distinct possibility that the impression left by Goderich town council was not the actual intention of council. Reeve Eileen Palmer at this week's council meeting .alluded to that when she told council there had been much misunderstanding between the town and the township. According to Reeve Palxfier this, week, the town had simply said -'716--To selling'servi•ces to•the1owns ip. e sai• still isn't known whether amalgamation or an- nexation is the right route ... and that's the reason for studying annexation at this point. Again, this newspaper does not wish at this time to discuss the rights or wrongs of annexation. That isnot the purpose of this editorial. But this newspaper has in the past urged town council members to understand the awkward situation in which Goderich continually finds itself: As the largest municipality in Huron County, Goderich is immediately suspect in almost every situation. There .is no great love for the town .of Goderich or its representatives at the county level, and while many of Goderich's elected represen- , tatives in the past have; worked hard to break down the barriers that separate Goderich from the rest of the county municipalities, there is still much work to be done to that end. Closer to home, of 'course, .relations have been strained in the past bween Goderich and Goderich Township and Colborne Township in particular. A — number of issues have contributed to the ill feelings of the past, but in recent years much progress has been made toward mending •the municipal fences. Neighborliness had begun to bloom again. When it was apparent just recently, though, that ,> Goderich .town council had been less than neigh- borly with. Goderich Township ... in. fact, some would say the treatment bordered on rude ... this newspaper felt it was time again to speak up. It now appears this •newspaper read the signs correctly. Goderich Township people are miffed by the attitude of some members of town council, and it really shouldn't come as a surprise'' to this Municipality's elected officials. A very wise man once said, "You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar." It's something for members of Goderich town council to comtemplate while they are figuring out flow they will restore "diplomatic relations" with their neighbors in ownship. - SJK Maybe IT IS worth it by Dave Sykes •t - Favorite son interviewed March 12 should be a red letter day for the people of Goderich and area who .knew and loved. Bill Elliott. As readers have already been informed, Bill Elliott who died last month, was interviewed for a TVOntario show to be aired March 12 at 10 pm. That program was Mined in 1978. The series is named Head Start. The show on which the late Bill Elliott appeared is entitled No • Moss:...A•iso".app-eariirg.....on-,+sat show is former ' Governor General Roland Michener. The'topic is senior 'citizens whose twilight years have meant prolongation of happy, productive activity. , ' Anyone who knew Bill. Elliott knew he lived every moment of every day to the final hour of his life here on earth.. He was an inspiration to a good many Goderich and area people. Shortly after Bill Elliott's death, the editor of The Goderich Signal -Star received a letter from Joan Reed -Olsen, producer -director of Head Start; She wrote: "'I trust you feel as I do, that it is even more . essential• now' to bring Bill Elliott to the public. The program, I feel, is a tribute tothe persori and the newspaperman. Please tune in March 12 to see the program for yourself. What better way to pay homage -to one of Goderich's most honorable sons. - SJK Kids are important One of the newest innovations at Signal -Star Publishing Ltd. this year is a slide presentation which is being taken to elementary schools in the area. It is all in an effort to take the local newspaper to - "the community it serves, Judging from reactions so far, the children are interested in the newspaper and both the children and their teachers are sur- a prised to discover the changes that have taken place in_the_produc'tion_oLnewsp.aperc in the last.25._ years or so. One of the questions asked of the children during the slide:.pFeAgntation is: "Whose picture and whose name do yotl most enjoy seeing in the newspaper?" Without exception the answer comes back loud and clear: "Mine": `P The next' question is: "How many here have seen their own names or pictures in the newspaper?" All over the classroom, hands usually shoot up. As a general rule, better than 75 percent can claim that 'honor. The weekly newspaper is really doing a job in the community when this kind of a response comes back so easily. This newspaper is' proud of its reputation for getting names and pictures of local children in so many of it editions. It may also explain in some small way to those readers who occasionally complain, why this --newspaper —et' -13row-nies--and- Beavers and school activities and the like. These youngsters are the leaders of the future. If they can be encouraged to' feel like a meaningful and im- portant segment of the community, they will grow up with considerably more community pride and loyalty than they would have it they were sloughed off as unimportant. And that too is what community newspapers are all about. - SJK AN OPEN LETTER -TO-TITE RETURNING OFFICER I have just returned from taking. my husband to vote .at the advance' poll. • First wehad received a card stating advance poll for the voters' of 'Bayfield would be,held'in Goderich and Clinton. After struggling with a wheelchair and snow we arrived at Goderich_ In front of us was another; person from Bayfield. This party cast her vote , and was then told they did not have a list of eligible `voters for Bayfield, and that she shouldn't have veted in GsiieriFh. Our turn came and we were told we couldn't vote in Goderich. We had to go to one of the 'can- didate's offices and have them make a call to you, Mr. Bolton. • • I was then told you had EAR EDITOR made a mistake on the These people should Dear Editor: On behalf of the Traffic Committee, I' wish to express my thanks to you and to reporter, Joanne Buchanan, for the assistance given to the Goderich Police regar- ding ,publicity for the hazards relate,d to parents dropping off their children t our schools. . The impact of the, shock value, photographs used. has had 'some effect. We hope that more parents will get the message. This co-operation 'is greatly appreciated. Yours truly James Searls,. • _.�C.puncillor� Chairman, Traffic Committee Town of Goderich cards and--it-should. oily—_have-h.ad..- so.xne—clerica 1 ha nks have read Clinton for.our area. Why didn't you put a correction in the paper? The lady behind us had her name stroked off and no reason could be given for this error 'either. How many more errors happened I would hate to guess.' It seems to 'me : these ,It are nothing but a lot of errors. You 'give these jobs.to our senior citizens. In both Clinton and 'Goderich polls, you only had one person under the age of 65. This person was very quick in picking the. names out: The rest were terribly slow. . M a* I s-uggest---4h-e ,. following selection procedure be followed in ,the next election. You should give these people an aptitude test ' and find out how quick experience before. • Are they alert?. Do they have a hearing problem? I also understand'. advance polls are designed for handicapped people who have trouble. going to vote in their own area. In Clinton the side door was locked and no one had the key.' ''Thank goodness .two good friends from Bayfield helped my husband up the steps. a I hope by the next election . you have the advance, voting polls better organized. A copy of this letter will be forwarded to the Chief Returning Office in Ottawa s' it seems time to investigate the local returning office: and alert they are in Joyce Scotchmer picking otit names Bayfield No arguement Dear Editor, I want . to thank Mr. Rittinger for his Iettex •-and-- a'ssts-re--trim---t-hat Baha'is have no argument with Jesus. Baha'u'llah claims to be the returned Christ, the Spirit of Truth, as foretold in the scriptures. Baha'is are His followers. His name translated into English is "the Glory of God". His writings ex- plain simply and beautifully the hidden meanings of His Words quoted by Mr. Rittinger; Baha'u'llah claims His Coining not only fulfils the prophesies of the Jewish. and Christian Faiths, but ' those of all religions concerning the' premised time of one fold an&J n shephis�d, .t Kingdom of God • on Earth, when • all men would live as brothers in love and unity under'one Banner. He has shown us the Way to peace," surely in Turn to page 5 • • • 75 YEARSAG•O. Cordwood , was hardly o'btalna.ble this past week, the country roads being impassable ...for hea"vy loads. W.• Burrows, Brock *Street, on Tuesday' last, caught through the ice opposite the piers, what was probably the largest white fish ever caught here abouts with a line. When dressed it weighed nearly 12 pounds. Tenders are .now being called for the con- struction of a breakwater off ' the entrance of.-_th• harbor. Parliament has appropriated the sum of $20,000 towards con- struction. The.Big Mill has added LOOKING BACK another boiler to -the row in the boiler house and has ordered another which will be here in two weeks. The iron for the bridge over Dunlop's hill reached the depot this week and isbeing moved to its destination. The new Goderich Public Library Building will be open for in- spection by the public on March 3. 25 YEARS AGO "Goderich must have a new hospital,'' ° representatives of organizations- attending the annual meeting of Alexandra Marine, and General Hosital, Association were told Monday night by R.C. Hays, past • chairman of the hospital board., Mr. Hays was authorized to confer with the Ontario Department of Health in Toronto today to, deter- mine the department's opinions of sketches of the proposed addition to the hospital. Peter Lierman of Kingsbridge was 'judged, the best speaker in the Goderich _.ions Club Oratocial. Contest held last Thursday afternoon' at-G.D.C.I. Entries are literally pouring in for Goderich's sixth annual .Young Canada . Week and by Tuesday,.entries from 25 hockey teams, including 10 new ones had been received by Guy Emerson, secretary of the Young Canada Week committee. The Kinsmen Club of Goderich held its dinner meeting at the British Exchange Hotel on Monday night followed by the annual Past President's 'Ball in honor of Frank Skelton, president last year. 5 YEARS,AGO Bert Alexander of Suncoast Estates Limited .presented a rough draft on a subdivision to planning board Thursday night that would provide 200 single family units as well as town houses and apartment develop- ments. Concerned groups and taxpayers attending a public meeting last week offered town council several suggestions and alternatives- for the planned Highway 21 widening project. Alexandra Marine and General Hospital is under no threat of .disbandment by the provincial government. This assurance was given to the residents_of Goderich and area on Friday when Ontario Minister of Health, Frank Millet, visited. Sparks from a welding torch were believed to be the cause of a fire that destroyed Scotts Fuels in Dungannon Sunday'' af- ternoon. DEAD READERS BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER What do you think? Should Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II step down from the throne of England and let her son, His Royal Highness Prince Charles take over? That's the question that's being asked by Britains these days, and as you would suspect, opinions are divided. But by far the vast majority of British subjects polled so tar believe the queen should 'relinquish the throne when she reaches age 60. That's about seven years from now. There are- :those, however, who believe the queen should retire im- mediately, while still more favor the queen remaining at the helm until her death. How do you feel about'ft? I know many Canadians aren't really all that impressed with the monarchy. Some feel the queen Should be stripped of her powers as head of state, but that isn't at all.. popular with the British. Goodness no. A survey taken i"'eeently- showed that only about 15 percent of the population wanted anelected commoner to take over from the royal Windsor family. Canada is, the daughter, though, not the mother. And children sometimes hold a differing view. Yet I like to think that for the most part, Canadians are satisfied to remain under the monarchy. They, realize •they have a great deal of fj-eedom and in- dependence while still maintaining some of the marvellous family ties and the pomp. and ceremony that goes with the British Crown. So, going on the assumption . you approve of the monarchy, and like the system,. when do you think- the queen should make way for Charles? If you consider that the queen was trained from infancy for her'role, you can't compare her job to that of another ordinary employee. You can't say, for instance, that she should retire at 65 like everyone else, because she isn't like everyone else. Far from it. She was born to be queen. It's Something- I Up asking her to stop being a woman. It just isn't possible. If I were the queen, I'd probably be itching to get out of the limelight. There's a great deal of 'pressure con- nected with her work and it would appear the queen is on duty 24 hours a day 365 days a year for as many years •as she lives. And that would get gruelling. To always have to smile and wave. To forever be dressing to show off the royal -profile. To be the centre of at- tention everytime you step out of your bedroom. And if I were Charles, -L wouldn't be too anxious to move out tof my com- paratively relaxed, secluded way of life and into the fishbowl of the monarch. The longer my mother held the reins and did what had to be done, the longer I could avoid what was bound to come, like it or lump it. , Again, if I were the queen, I might out of pure mother love do all I could to permit my son a fairly normal life for absolutely as tong.. as I could. No mother would deliberately throw her son into a lifetime of care and concern if she had the means t� prevent it. And if I were queen, Iwould most assuredly have the means. I would simplyy decree it. I would delay it until the last possible moment. And who would resist? We're told more British people love Charles than love the (Queen at least they love Charles better than the queen. That isn't hard to explain away. Charles is strong and virile, handsome and regal, untried and unproven. Such dash should be on the throne. Maybe, just maybe, Charles will bring a new measure of success to his people. If not, he will certainly make for a new face to ride' in the royal carriages and play with the royal Corgies. ' He's had all the time in the world to make friends, and few opportunities to make enemies. Everybody likes those odds. Chances are, though, the queen hopes Charles will find a wife before she quits the Throne of England. There's ab- solutely nothing like a-' wife and a few marital responsibilities to make a king out of a prince.