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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-03-03, Page 12r.„ F�4 hyr?x�I; lwards for second and third place posters in the Kinsmen Heritage Day contest went to Patty Christians a Grade 2 student at Robertson Memorial School and Chris Bowen a Grade 2 student at St. Mary's Separate School respectively. The awards were presented at the Kinsmen meeting held Monday evening at Saltford Valley Hall. (staff photo) What is our country's most serious health problem? Is it cancer, heart disease or diabetes? No, the answer, no doubt, will shock you. The Canadian Medical Association has recogniz�ed,excessive alcohol use as =one of this country's most serious problems." The alcoholic is just as sick as the person suffering from the above mentioned diseases, but is the most misunderstood of any. Mr. Ellison who has been a controlled alcoholic for eight years spoke to WDO and gave the ladies a deeper insight into the facts and myths about the alcoholic. MYTH - Alcoholism always happens to the other guy, or that alcoholism is the result of something over which the individual has no control, or that he has no will power. FACT - Alcoholism is the result of drinking increasing amounts of liquor over a prolonged period of time. And it can happen to almost anyone. MYTH - Alcoholics are usually derelicts on skid row - or one classified as a ne'er do well. FACT - Three to five per- cent of the total alcoholic population is on skid row. Half of today's alcoholics are steadily employed, and hold positions ranging from the average worker to the executive board room. MYTH - You can't become an alcoholic drinking beer or wine. FACT - It only takes 11/ glasses of wine or 11/2 mugs of beer to equal the amount of alcohol in one shot of 80 proof liquor. MYTH - Women hardly ever become alcoholics. FACT - In the large cities, women match men one for one. While in the rest of the country one in every five alcoholics is a female. Alcoholism is not an illness like measles which can be caught overnight. Instead, it is a slowly developing progressive disease. It is difficult to define exactly when a person becomes an alcoholic. But there are warning signals along the way. e, first` real symptom is 'w'hen a firm pattern for drinking develops, The second ..is when drinking within .this ` pattern is markedly increased. If an individual suspects he ' has become dependent upon alcohol, he should seek help. Alcoholics Anonymous has had an outstanding success in dealing with this problem. Started in 1335 A.A. is a loosely knit organization of recovered alcoholics who have bonded together into a fellowship to help themselves stay sober. Organizations like Al -Anon and Al-Ateen provide husbands, wives, parents, and children of the alcoholic with an understanding of the problem. In 1972, Canadians spent more than two billion dollars on alcoholic beverages. At the same time we spent close to one billion dollars on health and welfare costs related to the problem and major collisions caused by drunken drivers.. Alcoholism is a costly habit, and prevention -is an individual effort. Don't kid yourself about your drinking. 1 Perm Wave Spatifft ALL P1•111 WAVES GREATLY REDUCED FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH HEATHER BEAUTY SALON los LIGHTHOUSE ST. ■ uatiemssuilimiThiMmeinsumionaiummemomminunos ai i C ✓ ■ • 1877 CULBERT'S BAKERY "THE HOME OF TASTY PASTRY" 49 West St., Goderich, 524.7941 • Hot Cross Buns daily now till Easter. • White and Whole Wheat sliced and unsliced homemade bread • Large variety of Donuts every day 51.44 doz. • Lemon Pies & Tarts every Saturday • Wedding, Anniversary & Birthday cakes a s • Chocolate Marshmallow rolls • ti•• /Uflcoait mcill r ORMANDY ` GLEN MARK r GODERICH - LEISURE r OARS A GEAR r- lfWELLERY HOME CENTRE ,J1 PET SHOP -4 WORLD �, SPORTS SHOP„ T.D. SANK ' CAMEO r. FARM CREDIT r IRENI HILI r CHILDREN'S FURNITURE HAIRSTYLING) CORP. LADIESWEAR J SHOPPI WORLD ebr R;a wa p od da een the ou bot m� M nti ea: s, s k, ity ild inir on ,I ,an ers to and gs hip: int s who the es ad nd to ft far Mr fror of nd1 er the g W. Ap da fror ons 977 ' Ci tth Fal gate of 1 Affa Inst. ers ha rojei Goderich little theatre News Auditions are being held at MacKay Hall on Tuesday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. for 'the Goderich Little Theatre's third production, a mystery, "Night Must Fall". The executive wishes to say a big "thank you" to all the people who helped in the other two productions. If any members would like to help in this one, please come to -the hall and meet the director. There is still a busy schedule ahead. Besides the third production, there are plans to have a float in the Jubilee 3 parade, and a variety show during the Jubilee Celebrations. Help in all departmenIs is needed. Come on out. You will enjoy it. 10 A M ,; P M. MON FRI 10 A M 6 P M, SATURDAY MET g A g P OPEN DAILY i AM. TO , 30 P M. 15 Great Stores & Service To Serve You In Climate Controlled Comfort Suncoast Mall Hwy. No. 21 South GODERICH Senior division winners in the recent Kinsmen Club Heritage' Day essay contest were Marianne Frayne left and Lynne Hildebrand. The girls received awards for the literary efforts during a presentation made at the Kinsmen Club meeting on Monday evening. (staff photo). Brookside Happenings Kindergarten Registration for Brookside is to be held this year on Thursday, March 3 from 9:00 - 12:00. The Health Nurse will be in attendance. Beth kindergarten classes for this year will come to school on the previous day to free Mrs. Farrish for the next day. Some hockey games have been cancelled and rescheduled. Here are recent scores. Boys' Teams - Chargers - 6, Diggers - -3, Knights - 6, Thunderbolts -4, Thunderbolts - 2, Diggers 1, Diggers - 4, Knights - 6, Chargers - 2, Thunderbolts - 2, Girls' Teams; Strippers - 2;" Streakers - 0, Strippers - 1, Streakers - 1. In the Jr. All Star Game against Ripley Brookside won 4-0. This past week the classes at Brookside have been carrying on an integrated study of the newspaper. Class sets of the London Free Press were made available to the students each day. Work in all subjects was linked to the material found in newspapers. We- feel that, as a .result, students will read the paper with more interest and un- derstanding. Two weeks from this Thursday some junior classrooms are planning visits to the Goderich Signal - Star and Mrs. Shirley Keller of the Star staff will visit our school,talk to the students and give them an opportunity to ask questions. Over the past couple of weeks students at Brookside have been taking part in speak -offs in the rooms in preparationfor the Public *r Speaking Contest in the auditorium on Friday, February 25. Winners, in the Grades I - IV division were : in Gr. 1 Michael Pentland, Jean' McWhinney; Gr. 2 - David Reed, Sohn Vandervelde; Gr. 3 - Vicki Pentland, Christine Gibson with Vicki Hackett and Jeff Gibson tied for 3rd. Gr. 4 - Paul Strong, Margaret McWhinney and Marilyn Jamieson tied for second. Advancing to the Legion Contest to be held in Lucknow on Friday, March 4 are for Grades 5 - 6, Karen Beecroft and Gordon Jamieson and for Grades 7 = 8, Theresa Taylor, Brenda Henderson. Opening new doors to small business Financial assistance Management counselling Management training Information on government programs for business Wayne Rounding one of our representatives will beat The Bedford Hotel, GODERICH on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month TUESDAY,.MARCH 8 It you require financing to start, modernize or expand your business and are unable to obtain it elsewhere on reasonable terms and conditions or if you are interested in the FBDB management services of counselling and training or wish information on government programs available for your business, talk to our representative. FEr)F,rA/ Di VC(C.OPt�1,A ih' For prior inforinaiiflen, call 211'5650 or' Wife 1036'Ontarlo` Street, Stratford In this day and age it takes a very great miracle indeed to get any extra stretch out of your dollar. Our members have found this extra stretch at their Credit Union. They wish to share this miracle with you by inviting you to become a member of the Goderich ,Community Credit Union and TAKE advantage of the many services offered there. SHARE SAVINGS Share Saving Accounts earn very attractive dividends calculated on the monthly minimum balance. What's more...every penny you save up to $2,000 earns LIFE INSURANCE at no cost to you. ers rs, and xanc H� vale ds w es opic, y gi emp resc Won veru herr teres rs, a lfare entic are step es, d GUARANTEED DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS Guaranteed Rates - 8 percent One Year Term - Withdrawal privileges. CHEQUING ACCOUNTS The Credit Union also provides Personal Chequing Services. No monthly service charge; NO charge for cheques, NO required minimum balance, it's scot-free PERSONAL „LOANS Should you need extra money, you may borrow at 12-13 percent INTEREST RATES. EXAMPLE — $500.00 loan for one year.. is only $44.42 per month cost $33.04 - this includes LOAN PROTECTION INSURANCE. PAY DAY LOANS Up to $50.00 for 30 days costs 50c. Sometimes these come in handy to pay hydro bills or some other small obligations. OTHER SERVICES MORTGAGE LOANS - TRAVELLER'S CHEQUES. Registered Retirement . Savings Plan, Registered Home Ownership Plan. Housewives and also ladies in other professions find that the Credit Union is a good place to save a little at a time for that new Spring outfit or perhaps a new coat for next winter. It matters not how little you are able to save each time --- as long as you save. The Goderich Community Credit Union is owned and operated by and for the people of'Godetich and district, your friends and neighbours. ormuYnit ,. CreditGoderich.� Union WI' Y( (Paint i antiqt love OFFICE HOURS 39 ST. DAVID'S'' - ,MONDAY •THURSDAY 9:30 A.M. - 5:15 P.M.r CM A.M.6:30 AY 30 TELEPHONE 524ml li X14 a.:wYw.:� ••. 0 WS!1 I,;N.J„e:j �%F1.E