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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-11-25, Page 42PAGE 10A-GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1987 h 10000011 Communit News Martha gets cold cle A little late - we didn't have that cold, nasty bit of winter early in the Fall - but WINTER is here, and there's no doubt about it. I went out to "sweep off the car", I didn't expect to hit such a deep snow drift and the car was loaded with snow at least seven inches deep. When I had looked out, before deciding to GO out, it all looked nice and fluffy and ° pretty! I thought I could do this in a few minutes, I was in for a big surprise. In fif- teen minutes I had swept some top snow but under it was over half an inch of ice. Windows, doors - the whole bit. In fifteen minutes I was nearly frozen. I tried the motor. It groaned a couple of rounds, then I heard a click, then more groaning and gas fumes. I quit. Called the Garage - only one man there and real busy. Later tried car again - same gas fumes - not expected when you're just starting the car - unless you carelessly flood it. So, I was stuck till Monday A.M. I'd called other places for a tow, no luck. Saturday! Well, I mussed the parade. Did you notice how bad the weather was before parade time? Well, if enough WISH for good weather, they get it. So all during parade time the sun was shining, the wind eased up and I sat home, cussin'. First one I've missed in YEARS. I hope someone had some good photos of it, I'd like to see them. Knowing I was in a bad mood, Walt said, "Now, do you want to get started for Florida?" I ignored him, but I could see mg snow off car 4 ROUND 'N ABOUT With Marti -003 Ficithburn his point. The new Barbie Doll was on the screen, so I sat down to watch. Nice doll. Several little girls were putting on an act and Bar- bie started twisting and shaking and I didn't think it funny or exciting - or anything. Too suggestive and brassy, not for that Barbie doll. So the toys are teaching little ones to be like the "strip teasers" and I didn't think it funny at all. I know a lot of young parents who have children now in school.- I'm sure they are teaching them right from wrong and how to behave. They have a big job ahead of them with all this stupid stuff on T.V., but I hope these parents love their children enough to keep them away from the rotten things that can happen to children these days. They are growingup so fast now - miss- ing their childhood by trying to be grown up. What a pity. When they are a lot older they may think about it - but perhaps they don't know what they are missing. many years ago, baby was a BABY for a couple of years, sometimes. They were not as knowledgeable as today's youngsters since they didn't have a lot of T.V. scenes. Now they learn a lot of good from it - also a lot of bad. There used to be some control over what was shown. Not now! All day long and the night too - especially late nite. I just pray the kids are not watching some of these programs - but how do you stop them? By the time they reach twelve they are trying their parents' drinking habits, then someone talks them into pills and drugs. There's no way you can keep up with them, you think they're doing homework, but ARE they? Their peers talk them into other things. If it isn't drugs it is "snuggling" or worse and so it goes. How can you keep track of them? The parents have an unbelievable load on their shoulders. Are there older people helping any of them or is it best not to in- terfere? Many think grandparents don't understand the children - don't believe this. They know, they worry and they pray. I just hope some of these young parents are brave enough to ask their parents' help and advice. Remember, they love all of you. How did I get on that subject, it must be the weather! To friends who need friends, don't forget you have a telephone - no one is too busy to answer it and we all need friends. Look out for each other. Love, Martha Your Hometown News Team Pat Raftis, News Editor. Pat's responsibility is supervision of the news gathering at The Goderich Signal -Star including county and town municipal coverage. Pat also keeps an eye on the pro- vincial, federal and world affairs that play a part in our life in Goderich and environs. As a columnist and an editorial writer, Pat's job is to know the issues - and to shed light on them. Lou -Ann DeBruyn, Features Co -Ordinator. Lou -Ann's main interest is in the softer side of news in Goderich. People are Lou -Ann's main concern - their needs, their contribu- tions, their aspirations. Lou -Ann's regular "beat" also includes hospital and health af- fairs as well as serious issues which will very often be the topic of her regular opi- nion column on the editorial page. Ted Spooner, Sports. Ted is in charge of the sports pages at The Goderich Signal -Star and his job is to search out all recreational and sporting activities in the community. Ted regularly covers Rec Board and also takes assignments of a more general news nature. Ted's column "Newton's Apple" is about everything from how to make the game of hockey better to living life on The Square. Sam Kinsman, Reporter. Sam is new to Goderich. He comes from Sarnia where he has recently attended Lambton College's journalism program. Sam will have very general responsibilities at The Signal -Star, including some feature writing, some business writing and some spot news assignments. We wekkome Sam to Signal -Star's hometown news team. CALL Pat, Lou -Ann, Ted and Sam ANYTIME 524-2614 with your news tips. Remember: The earlier you get your news in, the more assurances you have of satisfaction. th Goderich SIGNAL -STAR 74e ®&t4 4 dic este ?Vol&.d tfrclt eetite4 44a 0.0. Box 220, 1 Huckins St., Goderich, Ontario Marching in the parade The Seaforth All Girls' Marching Band participated in the Goderich Santa Claus Parade held Saturday. Despite the bitter cold winds and the occasional snow, the girls entertained the crowds with their music. (photo by Patrick Raftis) Subject to approval by Ontario Hydro and the Goderich Public Utilities Commission, electrical retail rates will be increased for 1988 as of January 1st. Our bulk power from Ontario Hydro has been increased by 4.7%, effective January 1, 1988. The pro- posed rate will result in an average increase of 5.2% to our customers. Monthly Rates and Charges Present Proposed Residential Class Minimum bills 1st 250 KWH All additional KWII at $5.00 $ .081 per KWII $ 0.173 per KWH Generals Service Class (0 - 5•,000 KW) KW demand charge Minimum bills 1st 250 KWH at Next 12,250 KWH at Next 2,507,000 All additional KWH at $3.63 per KW 85.00 $ .081 per KWH $.0505per KWH .0359 per KWH $ .0213 per KWH Larger User Class (over 5,000 KW) All KW demand charge $10.91 per KW Energy, All KWH $ .021:3 per KWII Sentinel Lighting (unmetered energy) Per KW of connected load $18.2:3 Street Lighting Per KW of connected load $16.57 Transformer Allowance (per KW Demand) Sub -transmission voltage $ .50 Miscellaneous Charges Change of Occupancy $5.00 Non -Payment of Account Late Payment N.S.F. Cheques Collection Reconnection Water Heater Rental 85.25 8.0855 per KWH $ .05 per KWH $:3.85 per KW $5.25 $ .0855 per KWH $.0532per KWH $ ':0:378 per KWH $ .0223 per KWH $I 1.66, per KW $ .0223 per KWH $19.21 $17.46 $ .50 5% penalty on unpaid balance plus actual bank charges $4.00 $5.00 $5.00 $25.00 $4.30 (40 gal) during regular working hours after regular working hours $4.95 (60 gal)