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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-03-12, Page 1Godericir= SIGNAL- 138 YEAR m 11 GODERICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1986 Yw T 60 CENTS PER COPY Cutt's:. gstore sold Three generations of family serve Goderich through 70 years BY SHARON DIETZ A local grocery business which has serv- ed Goderich from the same location for 70 years through three generations of the same family has been sold. Cutt's Red .. White, operated by J. Max Cutt and his wife, Florence, is one of only two independently owned grocery stores in Goderich. It has been purchased by Paul and Louise Rae of Hastings and will be an Elliott Marr group store. For Max and Florence it will be the end of a busy business life where 80 hour weeks often stretched to 100 hours. The grocery business has seen dramatic changes dur- ing the years Max has been involved since the days he helped his grandfather in the store. Competition from big chain stores ..to and the arrival of c0iivciiicuC2 ,�wrccv pro- mpted mpted extended hours and a wider variety of products. It was Max's theory that while an in- dependent may not be able to compete with lower prices, they could compete by stocking the items the large chain stores would not carry and by offering better customer service. The focus of the grocery business is no longer customer service, says Max. The grocer can't serve the customer because he can't get the product. If a certain pro- duct doesn't turn over on the store shelf in a given length of time, the wholesaler removes the product from the shelf. "The wholesaler won't hold the product so the grocer can getit," says Max, who of- fered a great variety of different foods nobody else would handle including -snails and cocktail mixes. "We always had things people were looking for at different times of the year." The grocer can't serve the customer to- day because he can't find the product or the wholesaler will only sell a certain quantity. The byying power of group stores lowers prices but it also controls advertis- ing and inventory. "It really is not giving service to the people." says Max. Big companies can't run grocery stores, observes Max as he points to the demise of Dominion Stores which were once the big- gest chain and now they're gone. Zehrs stores are closing, he adds to further sup- port his statement. Max says the reasons are that unions force the wage rates too high and there are too many managers. ' The business has come a long way since Max's grandfather John Cutt came to Goderich from Grey Township to start a grocery store in 1915. He operated the grocery for 30 years until his death in 1945. Max Cutt has sold his grocery business, which has served Goderich for more than 70 years, through three generations of his. family. Thebusiness has been purchased by Paul and Louise Rae of Hastings. Over the years the grocery store expanded --- twice and is one of only two remaining independent grocery Two years later his son, John Harvey Cutt and his grandson, Max formed a partner- ship following Max's return from service in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Fly- ing Officer and Flight Engineer for three years during the Second World War. The original store was doubled in size and then doubled in size again when the Putting people in motion is the theme for National Physiotherapy Week, which will be observed next week at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital with a week-long open house each day from to 5 p nt. And, there's no better e�rample or getting back into motion than seven-year-old David Scott who's learning to walk again after six weeks In traction after suffering a broken leg; (photo by Susan fiundertma'rk) businesses in town. Max and his wife, Florence who have been active in the community even though their business was very demanding; plan to travel during their retirement and take time to enjoylife: Tphoto by -Sharon -Dietz) _._.... - company Max ,formed purchased the building in 1959 and opened it as a Red and White group store under the name, Red and White Foodmaster. The new `look featured large picture windows in the front, overhead fluorescent lights, two mechanized check-outs for speedy service, well stocked open island display counters Councillors to participate on McHappy Day and a lengthy refrigerated produce display section. At the rear of the store there was a complete meat department with the latest equipment installed for servicing meats, including a walk-in cooler and • the latest meat -cutting machines. Turn to page 5 • Goderich councillors will be flipping hamburgers and filling drinks at McHappy Day at the Godericlr McDonald's restaurant on Apr. 2 to raise money for Ronald McDonald houses or local children's charities. When council agreed to participate at its Mar. 10 meeting, Deputy -Reeve John Doherty said he'd be happy to help out if he gets to look after the Big Macs. For every Big Mac sold, one dollar is donated for charity. Over $31 million has been raised during McHappy Days over the past fiveyears. "Certain invited guests will be helping out in each and every McDonald's, meeting their neighbors, having a good time and helping us raise money for some very important children," said owner Brian 1 ent in a letter to council. Storm closes area hihwv.y s Goderich Police investigated an acci- dent at the cornor of Bayfield Road and Suncoast Drive during the snowstorm on Friday. The accident occurred about 1 p.m. Chief Pat King said there was little moving in town on Friday which was good because visibility was nil and driving con- ditions were hazardous. Books and money were stolen from the main office of the Goderich Elevators in a break and enter on March 10. Police have no suspects in the investigation but' the thieves must have' been thisty. Police discovered beer bottles scattered in the of- fice. The' investigation by the Goderich Police Department continues. Physio puts.you in motion Pains in her lower back and right leg put Elsa Hayden, of Goderich in the hospital for 12 days recently with sciatica. But, a combination of hospital rest, doctor's care and physiotherapy treatments gradually put Haydon back in motion. "It had been thought of sending me to a specialist in London and possibly of surgery but the physiotherapist in . con- sultation with my doctor, agreed to try physiotherapy first. And, that definitely pleased me because I wasn't looking for- ward to the possibility of surgery," she says. Helping Haydon back pn her feet is a good example of "Putting people in mo- tion", the theme of National Physiotherapy Week to be held at Alexan- dra Marine and General Hospital from Mar. 1716 23, says Salim Remtulla, direc- tor of the physiotherapy department. "We're really excited about this week here at the hospital. We want to tell the community what a good service we're per- forming in physiotherapy, he says. An open house will be held next week in the department from 4 to 5 p.m. from Mon- day to Fridayt. Demonstrations and infor- mation will be given on back care, neck 'care and good posture, appropriate use of walking aids, learning how to relax, better breathing for people with lung disease, various types"of 'arthritis and lung disease and physiotherapy career information. "A lot of times in Goderich, I've noticed little old ladies walking down the street with canes the wrong size for them and I want so much to adjust them for them right there. At the open house, we'll adjust walking aids for anyone," he says. Also, in-house educational programs will he held for day and evening shift nursing staff on topics such as neck and back pain management, range of motion exercises, ambulatory aids, post -partum exercises and post-operative chest care. "Physiotherapy is more than broken arms and crippled knees. Lots of people have an interest in physiotherapy through sports injuries but that's. not all we do. We also work with. arthritis, strokes and. do counselling for the families of people we treat," he says. "We have an excellent department and superb, dedicated staff and Goderich should know it," he adds. One of the indications of the high quality of care of the Goderich physiotherapy department is the long"waiting list" says Remtulla. Patients are referred by their doctors and placed on a regular or priority waiting list depending on the severity of Uieir ailments. Priority patients, those suffering from acute injury or recovering from surgery, usually have a week's wait while regular patients can wait up to four to six weeks. "A lot of doctors are realizing we help patients learn to care for their own pro- blems and treat- themselves 'through our guidance," he says. "My teann of physiotherapists do a lot of exercising muscles and mobilizing joints but what we really are doing is teaching people how to help themselves." Preventative care is also 'part of physiotherapy especially when it comes to preventing back and neck pain, which is caused 80 per cent of the time by bad posture. "We would be willing to visit industries about practices that could prevent back and neck pain. Most people don't sit pro- perly and the chair isn't designed for their backs. One man who had awful back pain from sitting at his desk all day felt so much better just by correcting the height of his desk and chair," says Remtulla. Physiotherapists are qualified with .a Bachelor of Science degree which tliey earned with more than 1200 hours of clinical practice and by studying anatomy, pathophysiology, kinesiology, or- thopaedic, cardio -respiratory and neurological conditions and the theory of physical techniques. Following, graduation, physiotherapists regularly attend post -graduate seminars and courses 'sponsored by universities, hospitals and professional associations. Many physiotherapists continue their education to the Masters and Doctorate levels. Quality patient care in homes, hospitals and private practices is a tradition in On- tario, says.Remtulla. Early in the century, thousands of wounded from the First World War and the victims of polio epidemics were among those who required the urgent care of rehabilitative physical therapy • profes- sionals. - Physiotherapy schotsls were established -in Montreal at McGill University and Toronto at University of Toronto. Within two and a half years, there were 250 graduates. Schools offering physiotherapy today also include Queen's, Western, Nloh wk College and McMaster. Calls to 1-900 numtel not for children Bell Canada began advising parents in the area last week, that certain telephone numbers in the United States provide ac- cess to adult entertainment messages that may, in some cases, be inappropriate for children. According to Peter Croome, Bell's local manager,•the numbers are being advertis- ed in certain adult magazines and a charge applies. A 50 cent charge is given for the first minute and an additional 35 cents for every minute following will be charged. "The numbers are being passed by word of mouth and people think they are toll-free," Croome said. In the area, there has been one complaint of these calls, which came from Victoria Public School. Police Chief Pat King said that the 'department can do nothing locally because the 1-900 numbers have checked out .to legitimate company phone numbers:' ' " King said that the companies aren't tak- ing any steps in banning "these sex phone call things, and I don't know why they -_• don t. Obviously tthese . companies are -making-money. _ _ • Obscene phone calls are similar to the sex hot line and the police have tried to run traces on these types of calls but have come up empty handed. "If people want to control the problem, they cah unplug their phone, but that's not going to do much. The only thing that might help would be, to write to Bell and see if they can do anything about it," King said. He added that the least said about the calls the better.. "First we'll have just one doing it then there will be four or five doing it." King also said that in the past there was a problem with the calls but it was nothing severe. "It's a challenge to some kids...it gets the curiosity going." INSIDE THE. SIGNAL -STAR 1 YCW ,®pens The 37th edition of the Goderich Lions Club Young Canada Week Peewee Hockey Tournament got off to a faltering start when it was ushered in with the worst winter storm of the season resulting in the cancellation of the opening four games. The Goderich Peiewees have advanced to the semi-final round after winning two games. See the action on today's sports page 8A. Sir Hugh Qiie of the few Canadians to receive the honor of being promoted to Knight in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John in Jerusalem has his roots in • Goderich. Read about the selfless devotion of Hugh A. Feagan, retired Chief , Superintendent of the RCMP on today's community front. •7