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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-12-09, Page 20Community Children get. The Canadian Medical Association has called upon the provinces to increase the amount pf time devoted to physical educa- tion in schools. For some time it has been apparent that Canadian children are not, with exceptions of course, as fit as they should be given their age and energy levels. When children start school they embark on a secondary lifestyle which, when you think about it, may offer them little oppor- tunity to interact physically with their en- virorutient, to test their strength and en- durance and to challenge their physical limits. To compound the problem, out -of school the lure of television mesmurizes them into inaction. Television seems to have the ability to sedate many youngsters, saping their energy and desire to develop other interests. 'Couch potato' is a new phrase coined to describe a grow- ing number of young people who spend all their free time watching TV. Sadly, this group feels what they watch on television is more exciting than anything they could do in their own lives! Some predict, and I concur, that the Ministry of Education's next major in- itiative will be in the direction of improv- ing the physical fitness of our youngsters. While adults have caught the ' `Participac- tion" message, many children have not. I suspect the Ministry will encourage schools to focus on individualized fitness programs. Hopefully they will provide some incentive for upgrading physical `Pticipaction' message TRUSTEE TALK Joan Van den Br°oeck education facilities and resources to reflect current recreation and fitness trends and more time for physical educa- tion m the curriculum. Children like the same sports and physical activities that capture the attention of adults - skiing, sailboarding, canoeing, curling, etc. To a degree, secondary schools are more able than elementary schools to address these changing needs. Despite limitations schools have attempted to tailor programs to recognize the interest of the students and have designed units to encourage a lifelong interest in a fitness activity. Fitness, for its own sake, has little ap- peal to many adults so we can hardly ex- pect children to exercise or enjoy physical activities that are not fun. To counter negative attitudes towards physical educa- tion individualized opportunities to develop lifelong fitness interests has grown in favour in recent years. Com- petitive organized sports can be crushing experiences for many youngsters as they tend to focus too sharply on and draw at- tention to a student's inadequacies. While there will always be a need for and interest in team sports, there is a growing realiza- tion that we must develop participants in life, not spectators. For many children an opportunity to develop an individualized, non-competitive skill is crucial if they are to become active, fit adults. The natural way for young children to become fit is through non -directed play. Sadly, from my observations and com- ments from teachers, it seems that many children have lost the ability to create their own games and initiate spontaneous play. Instead they look to adults for direc- tion. Therefore, as parents, we should take a closer look at how our children use their time and find out what activities they engage in to make them strong in wind and limb. If, to your dismay, your child has the sedentary habits of a 50 -year-old white- collar worker, it is time to take action. In- troduce your children toy the sports which you enjoy. Encourage and make it possible for them to take up a sport of their choice. Better still - take them hiking and let them explore the local trails, take them fishing on the Maitland River, tobagganing or skiing. Build a snowman. Help them discover the natural world at their doorstep and cultivate an appreciation of an active, outdoor life. Watch them grow and enjoy! Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a fit, happy New Year. See you on the trails. Joan. Goderich was unofficial naval base Home port for a gunboat Goderich has had some interesting periods in its history, some involving ship- ping. One which I only recently learned of saw this port as an unofficial naval base for a short period in the last century. The Fenian raids from the U.S. into Canada had governments of both nations nervous in 1866. The Fenians were guerillas of their day, acting totally without U.S. support and not even in the U.S. cause. They sought Irish in- dependence and attacked Canada to strike at the British. (One interesting and somewhat amusing anecdote involving the visit of a U.S. ship to Goderich at the time is told in Dr. Fred Landon's book "Lake Huron". It should be available through the public library.) Canada mustered a few small ships, crewed by military personnel, and set them patrolling the border waters. After the Fenian scare subsided along the Great Lakes, these ships continued in govern= ment service. They provided training for volunteer militia units which were popular in the small comrnunities of the lakes. Goderich, being the only sizable port on the entire east shore of Lake Huron and centrally situated on the upper lakes, SHIPWATCHER-: By Dick With became the winter harbor for this tiny fleet. Here, the ships were repaired and readied for the following season. The story of one such vessel, described many years ago by. historian Eric Heyl, gives us a glimpse of this inland marine life of over a century ago. The small steamer Michigan was built in 1859 as a passenger ship by Robert Steed at Sarnia. She carried people on a regular run between; that port and Green Bay, Wisconsin, until mid -1866. In July that year, the Canadian govern- ment hastily acquired the ship to protect Canada from the Fenian raids, particular- ly across Lake Huron, the Straits of Mackinac and the St. Marys River. She was renamed Prince Alfred and was fitted as a gunboat with 12-pounder•Arm- strong guns and 14 -pounder brass howitzers. Her crew was a contingent from the Royal Navy. As the raids quickly died out, the Prince Alfred never fired a shot in action. But she continued to serve by training local militiamep from the Canadian ports during the summers. She also was pro- bably used as a troop and supply transport, moving Canadian forces west to put down the Riel rebellion in 1869. The Prince Alfred measured 154 by 27 by 9 feet, and displaced 271 tons. Her direct - acting steam engine was built by Bartley ,and Gilbert of Montreal. By the end of 1871 the ship was in sad repair when she arrived at .Goderich for the winter. It was so late in the season that the inner harbor was frozen and the gun- boat herself became frozen in. She was chopped free and, with heavy chains running from the hull through pulleys to horse -powered winches on shore, she was hauled up on raised cribs and repair work began: She was relaunch- ed in March 1872 and served for another four years. A. Crawford of Windsor purchased her then, and eight years later sold her to L. McCallum also of that ,port. He removed her engine and used her as a lighter for the rest of her recorded life. Ontario and federal governments announced some changes to income stabilization program The Ontario and federal governments have announced changes to the crop income stabilization program. The deadline for signing up for the tripartite white bean and colored bean stabilization program has been extended to December 31. The tripartite programs for these two crops were new pro- grams that were announced this past summer. The origial sign-up date for white beans was August 31 and for colored beans Oc- tober 31. The producer enrolment fees for the program are $18.20 per tonne for white beans and $18.50 per tonne for colored beans. Producers already enrolled had their fees collected when they sold their crop. Pro- W.J. HUGHES REALT ► LIMITED 46 EAST ST. GODERICH 524-7373 524-8100 Can't Be Beat Priced in 80's. Custom built home, log bur- ning fireplace, patio doors to sundeck. Ideal family home. December possession. Owner will view all offers. Coll Rita Allen 524-8480. Tired of Paying Rent? Why not view this cozy year round bungalow. 3 bedrooms, eat -in kitchen with lots of cupboards, deck, garage and cabin. Well treed lot. In 50's. Bluewater ®each. Call Norma Taylor 524-5112. Immediate Possession in 20's Northlander. Could be less than paying rent. Family room, beautiful decor, cur- tains, stove and fridge. Won't last. Call Rita Allen 524-8480. Economical Living Mobile 12' x 68' on 150' x 100' lot with pine and fruit trees. 3 bedrooms, electric heat, 4 appliances, air conditioned. 2 storage sheds and many extras. Seclud- ed park. Close to Bayfield. Call Norma' Taylor 524-5112. 18 Acres Mixed bush, 2 streams, Goderich Twp. Call Norma Taylor 524-5112. Port Albert Approx. 1/2 acre building lot. For Rent 2 bedroom home rid 3 or 4 bedroom home, west end. Call Norma 524-9230. Rita Allen Ebb Ross Barb Shewfelfi Norma Taylor 524-8480 524-8786 524.9581 524-5112 ducers not enrolled must pay this fee when they enroll. Enrolment fees are not returned to the producer. If you have not yet signed up for the program, you will still have a chance before the end of the year. Enrolinent forms for the white bean crop are being mailed by the Ontario White Bean Board to producers. Colored bean forms will be available the week of December 14 from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office. If you enrolled in the provincial Income Stabilization Program for crops this fall (deadline October 1), then you should take note of a change in that program. Many pro- ducers across the province reaped excep- tional yields on some of their crops this year, especially white beans, soyabeans and corn. The Stabilization Commission is allow- ing enrolled producers to increase their number of tonnes they have enrolled for any crop by an additional 25 percent. To do so, producers must obtain an enrolment form for their additional tonnage from their local Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food of- fice, and return the form before December 31. GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1987—PAGE 19 With the co-operation of Zehrs, St. Peter's CWL presented the Maitland Manor Nursing Home in Goderich with a wheelchair to be used by the home's residents. The CWL collected Zehrs tapes, turned the tapes back over to Zehrs and received a cash sum which went towards the wheelchair purchase. 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