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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-06-11, Page 5Parents veryconcerned. . .:� .:.. ., �'.r "'.' i,l 'i P:�2' .vlf , >t¢r ... �v...r -w•N. fir wnrc Nliy �+"Y�i�fF,`it^.L�l'•74c..'S^a a,y.¢..ialf-T2'_.ne�°aa"55?Iu+r-, ..i-'iLtli'orfs•i�`t^.�tS.FL�.J�:;'7�.F&fJb-s.•.F�iuG�'.�1r(S�'.�•e4,,cicUrlr^�9�`aii'E.'"i1a" ;. t+ ab i ut closing of K Centre Dear Editor, As parents of pre-school age children, we are deeply concerned with the closing of the K -Day Care Centre on July 31. Through the very commendable efforts of Cindy Austin and Cathy DeJong, the daycare centre was opened on May 21, 1985. At the present time there are 80 children registered at the centre. The feeling of the parents is that there is a definite need for a quality affordable daycare facility. This type of centre pro- vides licensed staff in an atmosphere con- ducive to the educational and social needs of children in our county. The day care is open to all parents requir- ing a variety of childcare needs. The Goderich town council was approach- ed on June 9, to ask for assistance in pro- viding on-going daycare through a � TTERS municipally funded centre. Wingham and Vanastra presently have day care centres funded 50 per cent federal, 30 per cent pro- vincial and 20 per cent. municipal. It is our belief that a growing community such as ours should also offer this same ser- vice which is readily available in neighbor- ing areas. Respectfully yours, Parents for Daycare Brian Donald Mark Russell Pat Armstrong Barbara Allen Linda Donald Day care is absolute necessity Dear editor, I am writing this letter to enlighten the citizens of Goderich and make them aware of the absolute necessity of maintaining the K Day Care Centre in our town. This facility has been in operation since May of 1985, under the direction of .Cindy Austin and Cathy DeJong. As a result of their eviction notice by the Kinsnien, Goderich is in great danger of los- ing this excellent facility. Goderich is growing and the number of families with two working parents is in- creasing. This reinforces the need to con- tinue this day care centre in our town. The K pay Care provides excellent super- vision and flexible hours to accommodate working parents, and families have come to rely on these services. At Monday's town council meeting a mo- tion was passed to have a committee review the situation. As a working another, I would Strongly urge this committee to address the issue with every consideration, as it con- cerns not only my child but all others atten- ding the centre at this time. Let's keep day ere accessible to the children of our community!! Sincerely, Joy Hoffmeyer Affluent people have no idea about hardship Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the letters critical of Jennifer Gowanlock s appeal for financial assistance. The Canadian government provides no funding for students studying overseas. The English government does not allow foreigners to obtain employment. Anyone who does not know Jen would not realize the hard workshe has done to obtain her goals. ' There are not too many students who work two or more jobs at a time ' and deny themselves the pleasures most kids think are their rights. Jennifer exhausted every avenue available to Canadian students and en= countered many obstacles and rejections. It is to her credit that she has had the gump- tion to follow her dreams. The opportunity to study at RADA is hard- ly comparable to the offerings of Canadian universities.. Anyone who has cultural ., values should realize this fact. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a Canadian with the same credentials as the big name theatre directors who have to be imported from other countries? It is interesting to note that E. Hotchkiss feels if Jennifer was handicapped or disabl- ed she deserves an apology. Heaven forbid that a bright, talented person should have the desire to succeed. The affluent people in our society have no idea of the hardship, humiliation and rejec- tion the rest us live with. All their well- meaning advice noes not change the reality of what really happens to people in the lower economic class of society. Until the people who experience the frustration of dealing with the "legal chan- nels" have the nerve, to let the rest of o know what really does happen to the , we can expect the kind ofcriticism that has been levelled at Jen. It is to her credit that she has kept .her head up in spite of the adversity and criticism she has endured. Joan Chartrand RR 3, Clinton, Ont. Maitland :4Unor Nursing Horde invites you to attend "OPEN HOUSE" 290 South 5t., Godorlch June 18at7:30p. 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