The Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-02-28, Page 211
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I consider it a privilege to have this opportunity as a
-•-new--deGade- epen-s—to—eangra--tulate—tom--p-eople-.off-
Goderich on their past accomplishments and to wish
them every success for the future.
It is through Progress Editions such as this
published by the Goderich Signal -Star that the public
is able to obtain a measurement of the considerable
achievements .within their community: I am sure the
citizens of Goderich will find much within these pages
to determine that they indeed do live in a vibrant and
progressive community. A community that remains a
good place to live and raise a family while at the same
time taking full advantage of opportunities to improve
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the social and economic climate for their citizens.
A new decade' is always a time of rededication, a
time for looking ahead with optimism and resolve to
do our best tor our families, our neighbours and our
communities. I know the people of Goderich, as'
evidenced• by their past record, will secure the future
and play their part in making this great province a
fine place to live and dobusiness.
William G. Davis
It gives me great pleasure to extend my greetingsto
all residents of Goderich and community in the special
Progress Edition of the Signal -Star.
As a Canadian who has travelled across much of this
country, I know that one of Canada's strongestassets
is the vitality of communities such as Goderich. The
year 1979 is truly a stepping stone for all Canadians, as
we reflect'on the decade just past, and our hopes and
aspirations for the future.
I join with all of you in celebrating your
achievements of the 70's, and I wish you all the best for
the future of Goderich.
Joe Clark
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Messages
of
Congratulations
When 1 was asked to contribute a message to this
Progress Edition, I gave considerable thought to what
I might say, over and above congratulating the Signal -
Star on ids efforts, which I do most sincerely;
At this time of year, we all tend to wonder what the
future holds, while casting a quick look over our
shoulders to review what the past twelve months have
brought. Such a tendency is, of c6urse, emphasized
this year, as we look back upon the past decade and
look ahead to the. eighties.
More than any other period in our history, perhaps,
the seventies have seen a series of drastic and far-
reachingchanges which directly affect Canadians.
Developments on the energy front alone have
caused us to reassess many things which we have
- hitherto taken for granted - well -heated homes, gas -
guzzling motor cars, energy -greedy appliances.
Obviously, the days of cheap and plentiful energy
supplies are well and truly over - unless there is some
important technological breakthrough. Even more -
significant Is the fact that energy has become a
powerful weapon in the hands of oil producers.
Socio-economic changes have also been dramatic in
the -past decade. Moral values have changed, violence
is on the increase, youth unemployment is incredibly
high, and the economy continues under siege:
Nor canwe overlook international developments.
Events such as terrorism on an escalating scale, the
situation in Iran,• the starving millions in the• East
have constantly served to remind us of what appears
to -be a world-wide breakdown in civilized • standards.
Almost 190 years ago.Emerson said, "A great
perplexity hangs over us like a cloud. We mistrust
every step we take...It is not that men do not wish to
act; they are paralyzed by fear and uncertainty...We
must think with courage."
These words are even more applicable today. We
are perplexed - and disillusioned- and anxious about -
the futu'r'e.
Hoping for the best is certainly not the answer. Nor
is hiding our heads in the sand.
We cannot allow ourselves to be tempted to take the
easy way, to .make do with,short-term answers short-
term goals, if such a course involves sacrificing our
integrity and placing our future at risk.
We need to think carefully about what needs to be
done, about what must be done. We have_to bring
integrity and courage to our decision making.
"We must think with courage. "
Jack Riddell
Federal Business Development Bank
assists businesses
in Ontario
with financings
In 1979, FBD13 authorized 183 million in loans to 53,700 businesses in Ontari and
currently 9,700 businesses in the Province have a total of 5410. million in loans
from FMB for purposes such as:
Purchase of equipment ' Purchase or construction Launching a new business
of buildings
Farming
with CASE counselling:
The FBDB management counselling service known as CASE (Counselling Assistance
to Small Enterprises) assists small' businesses, to improve their methods of doing
business. •
with training: .
To help improve management skills in small business, the bank conducts management
training seminars.
with information on government programs
for business:
At the Bank's branch offices, operators of businesses can obtain information about
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directed to the representative of the appropriate assistance program.
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