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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-09-26, Page 5CI T ICT NEWS ""` fit. John Ambulance Brapch faces $4,000 deficit BY JOANNE BUCHANAN As the Goderich Branch of the St. John Ambulance celebrates its 25th year of serv- ing Goderich and area, -11 also faces a deficit of about $4,000. "If we can't get more financial support from the community, we may have the reduce some of our programs," says branch chairman Gary Renaud. Members of both the adult division and the new cadet division of the branch have given 4,000 hours of free first aid service to the community so far this year. Wherever large crowds are gathered, whether It be sporting or social events, St. John Am- bulance members are there doing their job quietly and efficiently. But although they volunteer their time freely, supplies used to treat injuries cost money. Branch members also give training ses- sions in first aid, health care and CPR to the general public. They teach.CPR to hospital employees in conjunction with Conestoga College as well. The hours of training given have already increased from 275 last year to.500 so far this year. But although branch members also give freely of their time to do this training, the teaching aids they use cost money. The mannequins alone which are used for. the purpose of teaching CPR cost $600 each. When a new mobile unit was desperately needed by the branch last year, a fund- raising drive was held to get the money for one. 1lre new unit, the only major one sup- po ing this whole area, was finally pur- chased and went into service last fall. However, money is now needed for the on - Wherever crowds are gathered, St. John Ambulance volunteers can usually be found. This past weekend they were kept busy at the Terry Fox runs and the Clinton raceway. However, as the local branch celebrates 25 years of serving Goderich and area, it also faces a $4,000 deficit and may be forced to discontinue some of its programs. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) going operating expenses of the unit, in- cluding gas, insurance, repairs and replace- ment equipment. Last year, a cadet division of the branch was formed and money was needed for uniforms, supplies, etc. Between tie adult division and cadet division, there are now between 40 and 50 volunteer members in the branch. This year, the branch has 'been particular- ly busy, covering both the Goderich and Clinton race tracks, bike-a-thons, Terry Fox runs, fairs, motocross events, various marathons and the Tall Ships visit to Goderich. "The mobile unit can't be everywhere at once and members have often gone above and beyond the call of duty to cover all events, sometimes even using their own cars," says Renaud. Despite the fund-raising efforts of the branch, which have included a tag day, the sale of first aid kits and a letter appeal to businesses and service clubs in March, the deficit left over from 1983 and up until pre- sent is still $4,000.,,The busier the branch is and the more training and services it offers, the more money is needed. "We receive no government grants. We are supported totally by the community. So far we have had a tremendously successful year and the community has been very sup- portive but we would like to do even better. We need additional financial support to maintain and increase our services," says Renaud. This fall, the branch had plans to run a course entitled, "What Every Babysitter Should Know", in conjunction With the police and fire departments. It would teach first aid, child care and safety tips from policemen and firemen. "This course and others now hinge on the kind of support we'll receive from the com- munity," says Renaud. Donations to the local branch of the St. John Ambulance may be made to P.O. Box 144 in Goderich and receipts for income tax purposes will be issued. PC riding associatiorf nominates candidate More than 500 people filled the South Huron District High School auditorium in Exeter on September 19 to witness the un- contested nomination of Lucan salesman Bryan Smith as Progressive Conservative (PC) candidate for the Huron -Middlesex riding. The turn -out was one of the largest ever, according to riding association President Tom Jasper of Goderich and the prevailing mood of upbeat optimism was as buoyant as the hundreds of blue balloons tugging at their moorings throughout the room. Among the large, enthusiastic crowd were such PC luminaries as Huron -Bruce MP Murray Cardiff, fresh from the first caucus meeting of the newly elected federal Tories, neighboring MPP Bob Eaton, former pro- vincial cabinet ministers Charles Mac- Naughton ao-Naughton and Bill Stewart and guest speaker Gordon Walker, Ontario Secretary of Justice. Mr. Smith was nominated by Elmer Bell, QC, who recalled the beginning of "a glorious period" after he had acted in a similar capacity for Charles MacNaughton in 1958. Mr. Smith, accompanied to the platform by wife Beth and daughter Heather, promis- ed to work hard to get one of the most agriculturally productive ridings in the pro- vince back "on the government side in the legislature". The candidate said his primary concern is jobs for all, not just the young, and the op - IN A GOOD MOOD - Bryan Smith, Lucan, was acclaimed PC candidate for the riding of Huron -Middlesex at a well attended meeting in Exeter. Shown (from left) are Bruce Shaw, MP Murray Cardiff, secretary of justice Gordon Walker, Smith and riding association presi- dent Tom Jasper. (Exeter Times -Advocate photo) portunity for higher education and job retraining in new technology. Another concern is elimination of the capital gains tax when a farm is turned over to someone carrying on the family farm tradition. Referring to farmers as the backbone of the country, Mr. Smith said they should be assured their work will be honoured and preserved. CREATIVE COLOURS CONSULTANT Is Coming To: hair connection 4111M1111 - 138A The Square, Goderir.h OCT. 9, 10, 11 & 12 Find Out Your Season CALL 524.4677 (All Our On Stage Make Up Is Colour Coded) He also believes senior citizens, 'no longer able to cope in their own homes, should be accommo8ated in comfortable quarters in their own community rather than having to leave family, friends and familiar com- munity. "I don't have all the answers, but I'm will- ing to listen, and to fight for your concerns at Queen's Park", he concluded. Gordon Walker corroborated Bruce Shaw's description of the guest speaker as a "rebel on the right". In his remarks, Mr. Walker affirmed his well-publicized views on the importance of the family, the com- munity, onmunity, hard work, responsibility for one's actions, and the free enterprise system. Mr. Walker said the family is all- important, with the responsibility of rearing children and the sacred trust of caring for the elderly. The individual in need should be able to turn first to the community for assistance and support. "The Conservatives won't concede a monopoly on compassion or caring to the NDP or the Liberals", Mr. Walker stated. He said the Conservative party was built on faith in the importance of hard work, which returns not only a monetary reward, but a .sense of self-worth and accomplish- ment. 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