The Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-06-18, Page 5a
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Dear editor,
I would like to make a few comments in
regard to last week's article concerning the
K Day Care Centre.
First of all I deeply resent Linda Donald's
comment that "the majority of babysitters
only want the money; they don't care too
much about the children."
I am a babysitter and am curious to know
just how she arrived at this conclusion. Has
she had her child to every babysitter in
town? Did she do her own private survey? If
she did, she missed me.
I would also like to continent on the
remark made by Brenda Russell. She says,
"the day care workers are not doing
housework like babvsitters rho "
If she was peeking in my windows observ-
ing me while I was `babysitting it was
without my knowledge. None of my
neighbors reported seeing anyone prowling
around my house.
I resent the fact that I feel the need to de-
fend myself and I imagine there are many
others who feel the same way.
They wrote all their horror stories in the
newspaper for everyone to read but I think
there are probably babysitters, out there
who could do the same thing concerning the
parents.
I know some mothers have to work, they
have no choice, but for those who don't have
to work, if things are that bad with babysit-
ters, maybe some of them should consider
staying home with their children.
I realize these people are not speaking for
everyone who wants the day care centre. I
also believe that there is a need for a day
care centre in Goderich, but mudslinging
directed at the Kinsmen Club and babysit-
ters is not the solution.
I sincerely hope these people get to keep
their day care centre because 1 really
wouldn't bless some of them on any
babysitter.
Finally, if the day care centre does care,
I'm curious to know what good babysitter
would be willing to work for some of them
after an article like that.
Pauline Vanstone
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Dear editor,
It has come to my attention that the K -
Day Care Centre in Goderich has been given
notice by the Kinsmen Club to vacate the
Kinsmen Centre where they have been
located for the past year and that so far the
staff have 'been unable to find alternative
accommodation.
Although I have no direct connection with
the Day Care Centre, I feel I must voice my
concerns as 'a citizen who believes in the
great importance of a good day care system
in today's society.
Let's examine some facts. A government
sponsored survey states that in 1981 only 11
per cent of families fell into the stereotype
where the husband goes out to work and the
wife stays at home with the children. Also
over 50 per cent of women now work outside
the house.
Whether one approves of it or not, it is an
inescapable fact that more and more
women are entering the work force and
therefore more and more children are
needing proper day care facilities.
If there are no such facilities what hap-
pens to these children?
If they are lucky, their parents, or parent
if they are a single -parent family, may find
someone who is willing to care for the
children in an acceptable manner. Such
situations do exist and some parents are
lucky enough to find very good babysitters,
however such situations can be very hard to
find.
This I can vouch for from personal ex-
perience in the past and from the experience
of many other parents I have talked to.
More commonly the care provided can be
inadequate, unsafe and unreliable. Fre-
quently children are left in front of a T.V. set
for long periods of time and occasionally
children are left on their own.
I believe that a day care centre run by an
accredited staff which provides a safe, car-
ing and stimulating environment for the
children is a necessity which we cannot af-
ford to be without in Goderich.
Yours Sincerely,
Alison Hollingworth.
Day care should not be subsidized,
users should pay the full cost
Dear editor,
In response to the article in last week's
paper concerning the K Day Care'Centre, by
Susan Hundertmark, I d like to make two
comments.
Firstly, the Kinsmen Club of Goderich is a
service organization not a charitable foun-
dation. There is a difference and perhaps,
the reporter should investigate.
Secondly, the operators of this day care
were doing so as a business venture and so,
therefore, were the Kinsmen. When Cathy
DeJong and Cindy Austin realized that they
were not able to meet their financial com-
mitments by charging $65 per week per
'child, perhaps the fee should have been in-
creased to $100 so that they would have am-
ple funds to pay their bills and make a
reasonable return for their time and effort.
I do not feel that a municipality, a service
organization or any other group should be
subsidizing the costs of day care. Taxes are
high enough now without this added burden.
The users should pay the full cost. After all,
they benefit the most.
D nt y wish
everything you own
had a guarantee
like this?
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R.R. 6, Goderich
Parents require affordable,
quality day care for children
Dear Editbr,
As parents of two three -year-olds atten-
ding the K -Day Care Centre in Goderich, we
would like to expressour concern at the
closing of the centre on July 31.
The circumstances surrounding the
eviction of Cindy Austin and Cathy DeJong
are very upsetting. The Kinsmen Club has
certainly "tarnished its image" in our eyes,
and we are sorry that it is the children of
Goderich and its surrounding areas that are
affected by its plans.
Our boys greatly enjoy the time they
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NEWS BUL.ETIN:
We have just received a telex from GMAC that the
special 7.8% Rate Financing on Acadians and the 9.9%
Rate Financing on 4 cylinder Pontiac 6000, Century,
Firebirds, Grand Prix, Bonneville, Regal, Skyhawk, S
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spend at the day care centre with its compe-
tent, professional and caring staff. In a
society where many parents both have to
work to support their family, a service such
as this is vital.
Quality, affordable municipally -funded
day care has been available for many years
in Wingham and Vanastra. We feel
Goderich, with a much larger population,
and a large drawing area, deserves the
same service. We hope that town council
will support us in this important task.
Yours sincerely,
Debbie and Ken Selkirk
Reader pleads with young drivers
to stop speeding on her street
Dear editor,
On Tuesday, June 10 I rushed to my front
door after hearing squealing tires and a ter-
rific crash.
My three-year-old son was riding -his bike
on the front side walk so I was terrified. Two
truckloads of teenagers, one- coming from
school, one going, had been playing
"chicken" and had crashed head-on at the
end of our driveway.
By the grace of God, my little boy was sit-
tina on the front porch or he could have been
seriously injured. My son's, two little
friends who are also usually there could also
have been hurt.
I remarked to the first young man, who
looked fine as he got out of the truck, that he
was lucky he didn't hurt my son who was
just playing there. He said something like
"yeah good thing hah. hah!"
Cancer society raises
$2,146 in Ashfield
To the Editor:
The Canadian Cancer Society Canvass
has been completed in Ashfield Township
with a total of $2,146.40 being collected.
Team captains were Ken Scott, Eileen
Wilson and Rita Howard.
Canvassers were: Finlay MacDonald,
Elaitii3 Collins, Judy McKenzie, , Cyril
Austin, Marie Miltenburg, Kittie Ander-
son, Bill Farrish, Isabel Hunter, Wilfred
Hackett, Jennifer Miltenburg, Emily
Drennan, Denise Dalton, June Meader,
Jeanne Brown, Laurie Dalton, Bessie Bell-
inger and Darlenpe Bauer.
Mel Farnsworth of the Goderich Unit ex-
tends his appreciation and thanks to all the
donors, canvassers and team captains.R.
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Minutes later, . the girl driving the other
truck had her "tunes" blaring for all to
hear. A neighbor and I wondered how much
remorse these young people were suffering.
On different occasions I have phoned the
police about these tire squealing speeders
on South Street but nothing has helped. It's
hard to get license plates because they drive.
too fast.
All I can do is plead with these kids to slow
down before they kill themselves,or some in-
nocent bystander.
When these are gone ... there will not be any more of
this type. available.
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Tag day meets
terrific response
Dear editor,
What a terrific response was received
from the citizens of Goderich and surroun-
ding area on Friday, June 13: It was the an-
nual tag day of the Goderich Legion Aux-
iliary and $1,150.45 was realized.
To all of you who made this possible, a
sincere "thank you."
This donation will help -promote the work
with veterans and their families, provide
assistance to the handicapped and fund
local student bursaries.
Margaret Young, convener
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