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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-06-02, Page 6.,.•4•1-,:..V.,•••', • •''. • g1;311.1r, PAGE.6,-,:a0DER ICH S141•14L,-STAR THURSDAY, JvNg...,,1971 ear Editor......... • c. • 14. fc•,. • i • ' J.4„."•• •„ , a, re, (continued from page 4) at this is; if the convention and other like expenses were eliminated, could the water rates be reduced? Another article in the May 26 edition of the Signal Star announced that the P.U.C. decided to buy a boring machine for the sum of $4,200. Had the commission's wives stayed at home the cost of this machine could have been defrayed by $3,600 and if only five of the members of the commission had gone to the convention a further saving of $600 wouldhave been evident. By sheer coincidence $3,600 plus $600 amounts to exactly the cost of this machine $•4,200. One wonders how much machinery could have been purchased by the various commissions over the past years if these convention expenses had been halved or even eliminated entirely. As interested citizens, my wife and I are fairly constant in attending council meetings. During the budget meetings we were privileged to observe the .anguish and great concern shown by the council in paring costs throughout the variods departments. Somehow this type of respOnsible thinking is evidently not pursued by the P.U.C. who enthusiastically endorse a policy of expensive conventions amongst their activities. In the years ahead, if Goderich is to continue its growth and indeed its sur- vival, large- amounts of capital will have to be raised. All citizens are well aware that taxation rites in our town are very high, as -is the cost of hydro and that further responsibilities are in line for water purification and distribution. There comes a time when taxation and costs reach the saturation point. This time is rapidly approaching, if it is not already here, in Goderich. A glance throagh the real estate advertisements in the latest edition of the Signal Star shOws approximately 85 houses for sale. One wonders how many of these homes are on the market as a direct result of high taxation and high utility costs. Any attempt to reduce costs of administration and - or services in this day and age are not only welcome but necessary. The key to control is public awareness. Thanks . to Mr. Searls the public are now aware of one situation where costs dan be reduced. Readers........ (continued from page 4) municipal office. It is quite possible that Anson McKinley is hampered in some ways because of his long years of service in county government where party politics are of „little or no consequence. For the most part I was in total agreement with what Anson McKinley said about the election in Huron - Middlesex. There was only one area in which Anson and I were at odds - and that was in Anson's conviction that Bill Davis is the best man for Ontario at this time. Anson says strong leadership is the greatest issue in this election. I disagree. I think the issue is Bill Davis' demonstrated determination to call the shots for Ontario despitewhat the people of the province • want. Given a clear majority,, 1 think Bill lia,vis could be an Uncontrollable , force in Ontario, deaf to the wishes of even the members of his own party. The people of this Riding have witnessed Davis in action. They have felt his government's power keenly. Even Anson McKinley ex- pressed his disapproval of some of the actions of the Davis government in recent months. Still Anson believes he would have a strong voice in, Queen's Park as a member of the government. But there's reason to wonder about that - and it has nothing to do with the willingness ' of Anson McKinley to serve the people of this Riding honestly and capably. +++ Although Jack Riddell comes from Dashwood, `I haven't known him too long. Like most other constituents, I've come to know him since he Won the by-election when the • popular Charles MacNaughton stepped down. met him over lunch last Friday. -There's little argument throughout the Riding. Jack Riddell has worked hard for the people here. He's ap- proachable, he's visible, he's available. A good many people have expressed their appreciation to me for the weekly column - Jack's Jottings - which is prepared by Jack Riddell and circujated to all the weekly publications in the County of Huron. It is interesting that other politicians in other areas are now following Riddell's example - keeping in touch with their con- stituents regularly and (1 , GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES - TO % 9 1 Bruce Erskine $6 Mirth it. • 824.430 41,. JP• 4 ith a' '•• "4". personally through their local newspapers. Although Jack Riddell is pledged to a positive cam- paign, and attempts to steer clear of' personal attacks on his opponents in the Riding, he's been the target of some PC jibes which have been difficult to let go unnoticed. Anson McKinley has been pounding away at the fact that Jack Riddell, through no fault of his own, is a member of the third party. There were fewer Liberals in the previous Legislature than Progressive Conservatives or New Democrats. Last 'week, Riddell answered some of th-ese,charges and most of his comments are reported elsewhere in this issue. Most quotable, though; was Riddell's comment that if he's a "voice crying in the wilderness" as the local Tories have said, then that voice has "echoed off a good many trees". Riddell is justifiably proud of his record of successes in his previous terms of office. There are those who say the Liberal and PC policies are closely akin, Comparing the viewpoint of Anson McKinley with that of Jack Riddell, one would tend at first to agree. But there are some dif- ferences both in theory and in practical application. Jack Riddell looks at the provincial debt, a -little differently than Anson McKinley does. He sees the nuclear question differently too and his ap- proach to people problems is somewhat different. It remains for the voters now to weigh the differences, and vote accordingly. + + + There's one more thing. Election day always gives the voters the opportunity to have, their say. There's no pressure placed on anyone to vote this way or that way. Each citizen has the privilege to make op his mind or her mind in the privacy and secrecy of the polling booth. When June 9 rolls around, don't be left without your say. Vote as you like, but please vote. ".4 • • ' Let us hope that more citizens will exercxise their right to attend public meetings, their right to in- formation from public bodies, and take a more active part in running their town. It.' would have been better if the voice raised in questioning this affair had come from one of our elected representatives rather than from a private citizen. I urge all citizens to support Mr. Searls in his undertaking. G.. 'Rick' Robertson. Warm approach Dear Editor; • We have read your article of March 3, 1977 entitled, "Women's Day Out" with a great deal of interest and gratitude. You certainly did a fine and sympathetic job for A.A. All of us are most ap- preciative of your un- derstanding and care in writing this very fine article. From the very beginning of our Fellowship, we have had splendid understanding and cooperation from the com- munications media. , Many People sober in A.A. today first learned of the Fellowship, and the possibility of recovery in it, from reading an article in a newspaper or magazine. Therefore, it is a matter of particular gratitu.de with us to see this fine work still going on. All of us send to you not only our thanks but our warm greetings as well. Sincerely yours, Public Information General Service Staff (name not for publication) Help please Dear Editor The national board of the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association has asked me to ' compile the history of our organization, For this reason I 'am asking your readers to contribute items of interest such as amusing anecdotes, photographs, clippings of important postal events, and stories from the pioneer days of mail handliPg in Canada. I am especially interested in hearing from past and present members of the C.P.A.A. and their families. All material will be acknowledged on arrival and a receipt isiued. It will then be reterned to the contributor as quickly as possible. Thanking you for your assistance, I am, • Sincerely yours, Betti Michael, CPAA Historian, Port Robinson, Ontario LOS IKO Open letter Dear Editor, The following is my letter to the citizens of Quebec: Dear friends, I would like to thank the " wo Torontonians who love Canada "for their letter to the editor of the Goderich Signal - Star. In it they expressed their, concern over discussions of the possible break-up of ca nada , and also provided an address where we can write and express our feeling t of friendship towards our french -speaking fellow Canadians in Quebec. They said it in a beautiful way. Families quarrel, but with love and willing hearts the quarrels are, resolved because of the importance of the family. And to me, that js the key. There is a song with the phrase, "When you come to the fork in the road and you don't know which way to go, look for the tree of Unity." This was a revelation- to rile,. Of course! When we are confused and don't know which way to choose, use this simple rule of thumb: Whatever stands for unity is good and the right way, and whatever divides the people is wrong. Perhaps we haven't ap- preciated enough the beauty of our diversity. Just as it is in the family where each member has his own unique qualities and talents. We don't just tolerate each other's differences, but rather we love each other and enjoy each other for our differences'. To quote from * another song, "Everyone is . beautiful in his own way." So I'm saying to you, the citizens �f Quebec, I love you and want you in the family. And please add thousands more to your list of friends, because 'as a Baha'i, I know you have the love of every member of the Baha'i Faith ityCanada and throughout the world; for to a Baha'i the object of life is to promote the 'oneness of mankind, and thus bring about world unity. With Warmest love and deep sincerity, Phyllis Durst 1 , Memorial • stays Dear Editdf, This is in reply to your suggestion that Goderich Memorial Arena needs a new name. I have no deep convictions as to whether ARENA stays or becomes BAILIWICK, COMMUNITY CENTRE, DEPOT, EMPORIUM, -FACILITY, GARDEN or HOSPITALITY HOUSE, but I have very deep convictions that MEMORIAL must remain in the name. 4.4 I hope that there are others who will agree, whatever other wording is chosen. Sincerely, Mary B. Howell Commends Searls Dear Editor, I would like to personally commend Mr. Jim Searls for his most direct approach to a very serious problem in this country. He had the courage as a Canadian citizen to voice his opinion against something that he considers is un- dermining the very structure of our economy. If we had more people like this man, I believe we wotild not have 26 per cent increases in budgets to the Board of Education, undisclosed amounts to different forms of the Provincial, Federal and Municipal governments. "Maybe it is time we all decide to become good citizens. Let's Speak our minds before it will repuire possibly $100. a day to sustain life due to no one keeping score. I take my hat off to this man.. ERE'S YOUR CHANCE! to question Gus Chisholm. Donald MacDonald Provincial Agricultural and Food Critic at our GARDEN SUPPER • June 5, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. • (across from Sutton park Inn) Meet -your N.D.P. candidates Dave Zyluk _ Shirlef Weary - Walter Miller - Bill Proud - Huron -Bruce Huron -Middlesex Grey -Bruce \ Bruce 114it keit ,.Supper $3.30 promoted by 'the New Democratic Party • ' 396-3I4 • •'t r 4 .44...• .4. , •4At') • STORES SHOPPERS SQUARE.G0 • "PARADE. .SUMNIfft VALUES SALES' FROTVI THURSDAY, JUNE 2nd UNTIL SATURDAY, JUNE1 STYROFOAM CUPS PKG OF 51 SALE PRICE 664. GIRLS HALTER TOPS CHILDS TANK TOPS BOTH FOR SIZES 4 TO 6X YOUR Q CHOICE W W EACH. STRAW TOTE BAG DOUBLE HANDLE NATURAL COLOUR ONLY $ 1 .77 EACH UNISEX METAL FRAME SUN GLASSES SUPER SPECIAL FLOWERED HOPSACK LUGGAGE SIZE 16" TO 21" SPECIAL. 1 % OFF THIS SALE ONLY 9" PAPER PICNIC •PLATES PKG OF 80 SALE PRICE $ 1 • 33 PKG• LADIES STRETCH NYLON KNEE -HI HOSE PAIRS 1) 7 FOR Ihp 3 GIRLS STRETCH NYLON CABLE,RAttERti • ' KNEt-HI HOSE • SIZES 9 TO 11 • AND 9 TALL , OANTLY $ 1 . 9 7 EACH 22:r$1 1.17 STACKING DECORATED COFFEE MUGS • SALE PRICE n F A $1.00 STYROFOAM PICNIC COOLER SALE PRICE $1.57 EACH PKG. OF "DRIP DRY" VINYL COATED HANGERS 774 PKG. 48" x 8". • • '2 RING • WADING POOL SALE PRICE $2.88 LADI STRET SHEER - PANTY R 3 PAIRS FOR New Toy Ense MR. SANDMAN''i BEACH DUMP' WITH PAIL AND SHOVEL 3 YOUR CHOICE' TYROLIAll SPRING TE CAMP REG, 5201 $15.81 ADULTS CANV LAWN REG.18 SALE $,f PRICE j# 2 PLAYER BADMINTON SETS WITH STEEL SHAFTS SPARLI $ 1 • 33 PEOPLES ASSORTED HEALTH AND BEAUTY AIDS gnES 1 .22 EACH 27" x 62" INFLATABLE RAFT REG. $2.69 $1.97 BROADLOOM RUG ENDS REG. 99c VALUE • 2 $1.00 DURALEX 4 PACK ASSORTE0 100 ML SITE TOOTHP YOUR CHR ONLY 88 TUMBLERS ASSORTED SIZES SALE PRICE $1.77 PACK KLEENEX 100's ASSORTED COLOURS SUPER SPECIAL 3f1-.00 MEN'S THERMAL KNIT SOCKS SALE PRICE PAIR $ • 00 • GIRLS SIZES 4 TO 6X 2 PCE NYLON LADIES POLYESTERJACKETS SHORT SET ONLY $ .57 SET ..24 OZ. SIZE PLUS ONE THIRD MORE BUBBLE .BATH WITH LANOLIN SPECIAL $ 1 AO LADIES 2 PIECE LONG SLEEVES WITH BUTTON CUFF 2 CHEST POCKETS ETC. ONLY $444.EACH • SHORT SETS - SIZE 72"x 04" SATIN BOUND 100 PERCENT STRETCH NYLON $3 _ 99 SET • "PEOPLES PACK" 1.4 OZ. SIZE BUDS -WAFERS ETC. REG. 51.59 BAG FOR THIS SALE ONLY • 995 BAG SIZE 15 x 27 LINEN AND COTTON STRIPED TEA TOWELS 3i 99' SANDALS RUBBER -0Th FLOWER VAMP , •0 as GIRLS ` Row PAIR :pAIR MEN'S POLYESTER T-SHIRTS BLANKETS STAT•FRE MAXI PAN PLUS4FE SPECIAL': SALE PRI $1.81 12 OLPl PHEKTEX LARGE ASSN OF COL ONLY $ .5 LAD10). POLYEEr TANKT. ASSORT SIZES AND, SLIGHT IMPERFECTIONS SHOULD NOT AFFECTWEAR EACH $ 5 . 66 $1 ONLY .4.1, CREW NECK - SHORT SLEEVES PHOTO PRINTS ONLY $ • 09 EACH LADIES 100 PERCENT' NYLON KRINKLE SHIRT CHIPPED FOAM FILLED/ . PILLOWS ASSORTED PATTERNS EXTRA SPECIAL ONLY $1.47EACH BOYS SHORTSLEEVES COTTON, T-SHIRTS • ASSORTED PRINTSETC. , ONLY 97,1 E.,,kcti PRINTED REAL SPEPIAL ONLY $ 1.97 MENL NYL, SWIM • BOXER SPECIAL' BOYS • NYLON SWIM TRUNKS • BOXER STYLE A REAL VALUE ONLY $ 37 SHORLTAilt SIZE 11"x 11" 100 PERCENT COTTON STRIPED PATTERN WASH tiOTHS 4i93 sszEtel Acme pATTP^ HAND REG. si.11fi: • .5( ISTiMationlatesitattdlp