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Complainersneed refresher course
Dear Editor:
I am appalled at the
number of miscon-
ceptions concerning the
local movie hose and
feel that a feiN com-
plainers need a refresher
course on how to read
advertisements and
signs.
The Park Theatre has
often been the brunt of
complaints in the
Goderich area and some
of it is unwarranted. The
number one issue ap-
pears to involve the
tender young minds of the
youth in Goderich.
For years past, present
and future parents have
used the Saturday
matinee as a babysitting
service and have now
started sending the
youngsters to the Friday
and Saturdaynight
shows.
That is not where the
problem lies but in the
choice of shows the kids
watch. Parents hear
about the show from the
child and are appalled at
what the child saw at the
local movie house..
They sl -couldn't be.
Every week the shows
are listed in all the local
weekly papers and law
requires that each show
be labelled according to
content, i.e., adult en-
tertainment or restricted.
Each film is viewed
and a censor board in
Toronto warns viewers as
to the content of the show.
If you are ,sending your
child to an adult en-
tertaintnent show, then
you must be aware of the
fact that the material
they will be seeing is
recommended for mature
audience viewing.
At present I find that
, there is a happy medium
of both adult and
children's films and
would object to anymore
children's shows.
There is also a little
matter of sign reading.
Above the doorway into
the theatre there is a no
smoking sign and I wish a
few more people would
obey that rule: There is
nothing more un-
comfortable than sitting
near an habitual smoker
who can't take. a hike to
the lobby.
The management' and
staff at the Park Theatre
are in the business of
supplying entertainment
to their patrons and
would, I am sure,
welcome any con-
structive comments.
They put up with a lot,
including vandalism and
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significant savings could be realized, is
Mr. Ainslie advocating a reduction in
the municipality's police forces and
fire services?
Secondly, he advises council to
transfer back responsibilities of special
purpose bodies to itself. I was unaware
that council had ever relinquished any
of its authority over bodies that spend
municipal funds.
Council has always and I hope, will
always, exercise final control over all
municipal programs.
Reserve funds are essential to any
type of long range planning and as far
as I know the reserve funds set up by
this municipality comply favorably
with the Ontario Municipal Guidelines.
Finally, let me assure your readers
that this- . municipality has.,, by
judiciously and carefully entering into
grant and cost sharing programs, been
able to carry out extensive and ex-
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rarely get a com-
plimentary remark about
shores they b.a.ve booked
(though they always hear
about the ones.people are
offended by even when
those complaining
haven't seen the show
themselves.)
There is one more item
that I think should be
remembered. When
parents go to the trouble
of checking the time the
theatre gets out 1n the
evening they should
make a' point of heeding
the information.
Too often kids are left
standing on The Square
and I have parents
complain that the movie
was finished sooner than
the parents had been told.
The length of films does
not vary. When the
projectionist tells the
ticket seller, who also
mans the phone, that the
show will be out at 10:20
he means 10:20.
Check the paper to see
what is playing, remind
your children that the
theatre is not a school
yard, and_when you light
up in the movie house I
hope someone has the
nerve to butt your...
Sincerely yours
Rhea Hamilton
RR3 Auburn
pensive public works programs, over a
very short term, without debenturing
our future or raising taxes excessively.*
I would like to conclude this rebuttal
by explaining that I am not.cempletely`
happy with expenditures. What I take
exception to in Mr. Ainslie's article is
not the ideas expressed, but the con-
tent.
No one is perfect, not even members
of council and I feel they can learn
from honest criticism.
For ingtance, I think they approach
budgeting backwards. They su-b'mit a
budget that must be cut to meet
realistic revenues. I would far rather
see', a realistic goal set first and then
budget, towards this target. It is always
easier to add to the budget than to take
something out.
Thanks for bearing with me through
this rather lenger than intended reply.
Sincerely,
Don Wheeler
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Bob Smith of Goderich had reason to smile as he picked up a $500 cheque
from Bill Heiesic, a member of the executive of the Clinton Mustangs Junior
C hockey team, The Clinton club held a stag night in Clinton April 18 and bob
Smith wast the winner of the $500 draw. (photo by Dave Sykes)
Huronview news
Polly celebrates 90th
During Mrs. Prouty's
Bible Study meeting on
Thursday afternoon, Mr.
and Mrs. Desjardine sang
a duet, followed by Mrs.
Stuart reading a poem. In
charge of the service and
reading the lesson was
Mrs. Prouty, assisted by
Mrs.. Finkb.ines at . the
organ. Mrs. Mable Jeffry
also added to the service
by giving a reading.
Rev. Wittick conducted
the Sunday morning
service. The
congregation enjoyed the
solo sung by Rev. Wittick,
When Jesus Comes, also
a solo sung by Mrs.
Wittick, Blessed
Assurance.
Part of Mrs. Regier's
family were here on
Friday afternoon to
celebrate their mother's
birthday. They were seen
at the tuck shop enjoying
cake and' ice cream.
along with some of our
other residents.
Mrs. Molly Cox was
here on Monday af-
ternoon, for Old Tyme
Music in the auditorium.
Assisting Molly with the
musical program were
our o'wn Cecil Skinner
arid . Norm Speir with
their violins. Also ac-
companying the trio was
Jim Ruddock with his
accordion. A sing -song
rounded off the program. •
The •' Huronview
Auxiliary held a meeting
in the Craft room also on
Monday afternoon.
Readers are reminded of
their Bazaar on June 9th.
Grace Peck, Mary.
Ros-s, Mable Garrow,
Ethel Hill, Margaret
Murray, Bernice
Glousher, ,Elizabeth
Scott, Minnie Fowler and
Iris Sparling all went into
Clinton to help Polly
GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1980
Be nice
c John Ambulance
says, remember to be
patient when someone is
ill. When you're sick, you
u. can be irritated by trifles
that wouldn'tother you
if you 'were -t good
heSt. John
Ambulancealth. has courses
in home nursing and child
care to help you learn
how to look after someone
at home.
For information, get in
touch with the local St.
John Ambulance branch
listed in your phone book
or with St. John
Ambulance, .46 Wellesley
St. East, Toronto, M4Y
1G5.
Wiltse celebrate her 90th
birthday. The party was
celebrated at the Ontario •
Street United Church and
was well attended with
many friends and
relatives gathered to
wish Polly a happy bir-
thday.
The annual- spring
conference of the Ontario
Association of Homes for
the Aged Region Number
3 was held at Halton
Centennial'Aianor, Milton
on Wednesday, April
23rd.
Residents enjoyed the
organ music of Ed Stiles
on Thursday afternoon.
On May 11th, there will be
a special Mother's Day-
Tea
ayTea at Huronview. All
relatives of residents are
invited to come on
Mother's Day and enjoy a
cup of tea and a cookie in
the afternoon.
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