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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-08-05, Page 5'1.991 2 NEW YORK SIRLOIN DINNERS FOR' 16.95 * * LUNCH AND DINNER SPECIALS * * PLAYING THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY "Gary Boyle and his 3 pc. Band" LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THIIR i. -SUN. FROM 5 P.M. ON 0 inion Rural Post Offices in jeopardy says Rur Di'ity organization Dear Editor : Rural Canadian post offices remain in jeopardy. Despite assurances from some M.P.s and public relations officers of Canada Post, Donald Lander t President of the Corporation) and the Hon. Harvie An- dre ( minister responsible) stand firm behind their plan to close, amalgamate and privatize Canada's 5,221 rural post of- fices over the next ten ( 10) years. No rural post Gffice enjoys immunity from this plan. Rural Canadians have organized in all parts of the country over the past eight (8 ) „ months to protest this plan and to offer constructive, cooperative suggestions to the government and to Canada Post. We call our group Rural Dignity of Canada. Our name speaks for our cause. Rural Dignity is a grassroots association co- ordinating the efforts of concerned citizens' and giving life in Ottawa to the issue of rural post offices. We are a collection of, farmers, fishermen, teachers, merchants, service clubs, clergy, rrlayors;-community development workers and "ordinary" villagers. We have no formal membership and no political affiliations. In the short time since we came together in December 1986, Rural Dignity has prov- LETTERS ed an effective voice for rural Canada. Our accomplishments include: Being instrumental in having the Stan- ding Committee on Government Opera- tions re -convene and re-examine Canada Post's corporate plan. Presenting a brief and holding over two 2) hours ,consultation with this committee. Ensuring that this conunittee heard from mayors and M.P.s of areas already affected by the plan. Establishing local committees in all ten (10) provinces, Being granted a national charter for our organization. Holding public meetings, giving inter- views to the media, making presentations at the invitation of provincial federations of municipalities, mayors' associations, conventions of various groups, etc. Responding to Canada Post's public relations campaign. Initiating and co-ordinating a consulta- tion process between citizens, municipal representatives, an M.P. and Canada Post which resulted. In the recovery of two (2) cancelled rural routes in Eastern Quebec. This is to date the only instance in the country where lost services has been, restored. We have made significant progress, but we have a long way still to go. Canada Post's plan to close approx- imately, 1,700 ,rural post offices and privatize the remaining 3,500 assumes a steady decline in the life and economy of rural Canada. In effect, Canada Post is banking on our death. This could become a self-fulfilling prophecy: reduced services discourage new investment and are already creating hardships- for existing small businesses. We believe in the future of Rural Canada. We care as much for what hap- pens over the next ten (10 ) years as for what happens today. Yours truly, Cynthia Patterson Co-ordinator Rural Dignity Barachois de Malbais, QC. Tobacco advertising ban called unfair Dear Sir; The government's proposed legislation to ban all Canadian tobacco advertising, pro- motion and brand sponsorship represents a fundamental attack on individual and com- mercial freedoms guaranteed under the Charter of Rights. The supporters of the proposed ban make it clear in their verbal and written arguments, that they are out to hit the 'evil' , tobacco industry, which encourages per- sonal use of tobacco, this is, in turn, linked to the deaths and illnesses of thousands of Canadians annually. Their arguments are emotional and not based on fact. In countries where tobacco advertising has been banned, consumption has remained constant or has risen since the ,ban, in every' case. Tobacco ads do not en- courage people to start smoking, but at- tempt to entice current smokers into chang- ing brands. Should Bill C-51 ever pass, we know what the immediate effects will be. Canadian advertising companies, magazines and newspapers will lose $30 -million in revenue, and ah estimated 2,500 jobs will be lost. Many major sporting events,_- theatre companies and other cultural groups will lose $10 -million annual- ly in sponsorship grants, It may be argued that some of these high profile events will pick up other major sponsors, however many . smaller, rural events will be terminated. While a tremendous economic burden will be felt by obvious industries, such as paper products, packaging companies, printers and tobacco companies and farmers, it will GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1987,-P,32.2,1; 5 *Stripping & Refinishing •Furniture & Antiques For Free Estimates call: 526/01,3, Corner ul' Goderich & I uftus donntown Auburn Speciaa. 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New lending service assists students For the first time in Ontario, students tak- ing university courses through television can get tapes of those teled'ised lectures for home viewing at their own con; enience. Clifford G. Bilyea, director of part-time studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, said a tape -lending service is available, starting in September, for more than 20 Laurier courses offered through WI.0 Telecollege over TVOntario and various cable companies. ' The tapes are loaned to students for a $45 fee which is refunded if the tapes are return- ed within a month following the final examinations. "Earning a degree at a distance has been a growing phenomenon in Ontario," Bilyea said. "We now have more than 1,300 students in 220 communities, a student - growth of 32 per cent over last year." He -said the majority of TV learners in the province are adults, often between 20 and 35 years of age, who may not have completed high school. Through Laurier's program for mature students, they can be admitted to the university if they have tirade 12 ani two years of work experience, or are 21 years of age or older. Tapes are now available for students enrolled in anthropology, business, economics, English, geography, geology, 'philosophy, psychology, religion and culture, science, social welfare, and sociology. The tapes are offered on half-inch VHS format. ' Students enrolled in Laurier courses also have the opportunity for contact with their professors by calling the university toll free 1-800-265-8866, ext. 2447. They may also call that number to get the university's calendar of fall and winter course offerings. Dungannon Fair Queen Contestants Unavailable for photos were Tammy Newhook, Stephanie Durnin, Patricia Arsenault and Heather Curran. . Tammy Newhook, daughter to Wayne and Diane Newhook of Dungannon, is look- ing forward to finishing school and becom- ing a hairdresser in the future. She is presently in Grade 12 amd likes swimm- ing, reading and horseback riding. She is also babysitting for the summer and is be- ing sponsored by Lucknow Community Sales. Stephanie Durnin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Durnin, is a Grade 11 student at G.D.C.I. She is 17 years of age and is spen- ding the summer months, working for Mac- Donalds Restaurant in Goderich. Stephanie is being sponsored by W.G. Thompson and Sons Ltd. Patricia Arsenault, daughter of Renee and Sharon Arsenault of Dungannon, is currently studing in Grade 12 at G.D.C.I. She'd like to work towards becoming an architect following high school and lists all sports as her favorite activities. Working at a variety of add jobs for the summer, Patricia is sponsored by the Dungannon Service Centre. Heather Curran, daughter of Stuart and Kathy Curran of RR1 Dungannon, is cur- rently studying at G.D.C.I. in Goderich. Heather says she enjoys reading and music and is quite a cook when she gets in - to the kitchen. 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