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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-06-25, Page 5arents are willing to ay Dear Editor, I would like to make comment with regard to Elsa Haydon's article re the K -Day Care Centre. I do not believe any of the par- ticipating parents of the centre are looking for charity or a "free service from the municipality. We are quite willing to pay . our dues for good quality care for our' children. All we are looking for is the Town's assistance in finding another location and obtaining grantsl<hat are available for other such services, i.e. the day nursery. True, the centre is.privately operated, but the two young women who started up the centre are to commended for even attemp- ting such a project and proving a need for such a service, when the Town's research proved otherwise. There was no other way to do it. It should not have had to be a private enterprise - there should have always been a municipal one. As to Councillor Searls asking one parent, "Do you feel it's fair to -subsidize people from outlying townships?" Does Councitlo Searls not realize that the people from the "outlying townships" contribute to the economy of the town by such mundane pur- chases as groceries, clothing, etc. Surely we are entitled to some benefits and/or use of facilities. Afterall, we pay our fees like any other parent , town resident or otherwise. Perhaps Councillor Searls also feels that people from the "outlying townships" should not even be allowed employment in the town of Goderich. Afterall, we don't pay town taxes. I have heard comments made to the effect that women should stay home with their children. Besides the fact that working out- side the home is an individual's choice, some women have to work out of necessity and have' the right to demand proper facilities. A day care centre is no less impor- tant in this community than a day nursery. Years ago, they never had nursery school either. Sharon Brown, Colborne Township. Naturopaths prevent disease Dear Editor, On Apr. 3, Murray Elston, Ontario's minister of health,announced that seven ad- ditional health care occupations will soon become licensed under new legislation. Naturopaths, who have been regulated under the Drugless Practitioners Act for 60 years, will no longer be eligible for licensing if the proposed act is passed. Elton's announcement showed a shocking disregard for the health and freedom of choice of the people of Ontario. There are 140 practising naturopaths in this province. If their licensing board is dismantled, people will have no assurance that persons calling themselves naturopaths have the proper qualifications. At present, seven years of full time study and clinical practice are required for entry into the pro- fession, Under the new law, the only option open to people who feel they have been poor- • ly treated by unqualified practitioners will be costly court action. Prevention of illness receives far too little attention in our current health care system. Rather than health, disease seems to be the Lawn Weed Sprayin and Fertilizing 18 Years Experience in the Lawn Business Reasonable Rates Guaranteed Results Licenced & Insured 'AYS- LAWN & GARDEN 524-9166 , major focus. Naturopaths work with their clients to develop resistance to disease through healthy lifestyles. In addition, the profession uses treatments which bolster the body's natural immune system when disease does take hold. Elston was recently quoted as saying he wanted to ".:.create the image that we are concerned with health and not just disease." His decision to deregulate naturopathy con- tradicts his own stated goals for the health ministry. It is in the best interests of the public to be free to choose from a variety of health care alternatives. By acting to limit the rights of naturopaths to practise in Ontario, the Liberal government is undermining preven- tive health care and needlessly restricting the options available to the public. In light of the present conflict between the government and the ,Ontario Medical Association, who have a stake in limiting competition, one wonders what deals might have been made behind the scenes on this issue. Brian Van Rooyen Toronto People should plan for their children's education Dear Editor, I have been following the issue regarding Jennifer Gowanlock and her dilemma regarding funds or the lack of funds to pur- sue her chosen field. Many students are no doubt in the same position and the future promises to be even more expensive. Many of us who are parents of young children do not ' necessarily .consider .the . costs, of. a unixersity, or, commutiity college education because it seems a long way off and we are preoccupied with the day to day process of raising children. Perhaps we lack the con- fidence in our children to achieve. While it may be true that a university degree is not an automatic ticket to success, it is also true that in an age of high technology is it impossible to even qualify for a number of positions without one. Education and extensive job training are in- creasingly necessary. Contrary to the popular idea that the economic benefits of education have been oversold,' those who Let's return to Victorian Era's old values have only a high school diplopia will be op- ting for dead-end jobs, low lifetime incomes, temporary employment and even Jong periods of unemployment. There are programs in existence (Registered Education Savings Plan) which allow parents to save in a high yield, no risk, tax-sheltered plan. The younger the child is at the time .of enrolinient .in the plan, the smaller the monthly deposits. To think that a student will be able to earn his university costs at a summer job is unrealistic. Many parents are not even aware of the costs and may be in for a shock when the time corns. R.E.S.P.'s are a good idea. It's just too bad more people aren't aware of the plan and some others are too short-sighted to invest in the future of their children. An education is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. Signed, Looking to the Future Dear Editor, Mr. John Crosbie is certainly being criticized these days but is he not simply trying to get us back to the old values of decency and modesty? Some of the things Crosbie condemns are simply violations of privacy. People do not value privacy any more as is evidenced by mothers nursing their babies in public. A few years back people were careful what they said in mixed company. Now they say anything: Some things people say are very offensive to good taste, and are not for public knowledge. PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING Sfteeial nate¢ 04 Peale paey •Complete clipping •Bath •Nail trimming. etc. Reasonable Rates For A ppnr ftment Cn&!: 482-5694 GODEItICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1986 PAGE 5 . Llmlted 4l Time ( aOttert 1(4 lGoderich vv r 4s East St., � 47 81 Watch For Our Special on Streaks with Althea Winter coming soon. .11 And the depictions of artists (they claim it's art) are sometimes very crude. A lot of us don't see much beauty in it.. I think they need government censure. After all, God did clothe Adam and Eve - fur coats, no less. And it is very frustrating to raise a child with a sense of modesty and then have it learn at school the vulgar literature being offered today as Canadian Literature. Can't Canada do better than that? Can't we be de- cent any more? - What's wrong about -the Victorian Era? At least people lived more moral ives than they do now. Maybe we should go back to it! Mrs. W.A. Hoy Public didn't have to use doctors who extra -bill Dear Editor, In regards to doctor's extra -billing, I have heard numerous complaints concerning this matter, condemning the doctors. I would like to point out to these in- dividuals, that they are equally as guilty as the doctors because they have a choice. They did not have to patronize the doctors who extra bill, and the general public is just as guilty as the doctors are. The only difference is, the doctors are tak- ing the flak for them, as well as themselves. If there is any condemnation directed towards the doctors, just think to yourselves, "they are condemning me without a trial; without a hearing; because your famous premier, David Peterson, has said this issue is not subject to negotiation, and he has the unmitigated gall, and the col- ossal nerve to make this statement in a democratic society." A common drunk or one arrested for vagrancy, would get a more just hearing than the medical profession has. Ponder this well - would you take such treatment in a calm manner, or would you try to defend yourself? Sincerely, N.J. Minaker Local doctors will miss Dr. Harry Cieslar Dear Editor, It is with regret that the medical com- munity of Goderich has learned of Dr. nation as Huron County's Medical Officei r of Health (MOH) We approachable, have oachab a and most helpfound him to be uable, l easily His experience in family practice locally prior to becoming MOH was an invaluable asset both in his knowledge and understan- ding of the community and in his relation- ship with his medical colleagues. All of us will znisn him. We hope that the Huron County board of health can find an equally capable suc- cessor to Dr. Cieslar. It will be a difficult task. Sincerely, Leslie Rourke, MD, CCFP James Rourke, MD, CCFP (EM) Margaret Poet B. Thomson Jim Hollingworth D.M. 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Box 850 Goderich, Ontario N7A 3Z2 Wingham, Ontario NOG 2W0 Telephone: 524-7385 Telephone: 357-2022 vlemher — Canada I)epu,n In,urapt u1 nrpur,mnn NOTICE "DAY CARE" The Town, as part of its investigation, is trying to estimate the demand for a day care centre by the completion of the following day care survey. If you are a resident of Goderich or the surrounding district and would use a day care centre if such centre was set up in the Town, would you please complete the following questionnaire and send it to the undersigned by July 11,1986. If you are a resident and do not wish to use the day care centre, but wish to make comments, please also fill out the questionnaire. 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