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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-06-29, Page 5What praise? Dear Editor, I could not help but react to the over whelming praise by the media for the entrance of the HMCS Saguenay into Goderich harbor on Sunday, June 18. My reaction to the entrance of this ship was in sharp contrast to the opinion voiced in your paper. On that particular Sunday I was engaged in a race under the auspices of the Goderich Sail Club. As the afternoon ap- proached the weather deteriorated to the point where visibility ;was reduced to less than 100 yards. (This is not an exaggeration as only nine bollards could be counted on the north breakwall during a portion of the race where our boat was situated within ten feet of the breakwall.) During the time of extremely reduced visibility the only sounds were the fog horn on the breakwall and the noise of the salt mine shaft. Correct procedure for a small boat in these conditions dictates ex- treme caution, a lookout posted and a sounding device ready. Upon completion of the race we entered Goderich harbor and to our utter and profound amazement there was HMCS Saguenay situated next to the south pier. At no time did we hear any sounding device by this ship and at no time were we further than one and one half miles from the harbour entrance. It was important to note that the wind was very light to non-existant and constantly shifting. If any sailboat which was participating in the race had been in the path of this destroyer it is doubtful if the skipper of the sailboat could react quickly enough to avert or avoid a collision because it is a sailing race auxiliary motors are not running nor would any knowledgable skipper conceive of a ship entering harbor in reduced visibility without the ' ship providing a Dear Readers... • from page 4 didn't taste like it should. "It'll taste just fine in the winter when the snow is on the ground," she •,• philosophized as ,,she washed up the dishes. I wasn't so sure ... and 'as it turned out, I had reason to doubt. The corn relish was never a favorite at our table and several years later, we ended up tossing it out during a cellar -cleaning bee. But never again after that day was there • a mention of the corn relish incident by my mother- in-law ... until LJ1 f / years ago when I roug t it up. My mother-in-law had given me a "taste" of some corn relish she'd made. "Boy, that's good," .I said. "Too bad we couldn't have turned my five gallon container of corn relish into a batch that tasted this good." She smiled at me. "I guess we've both learned a lot since then," she said. +++ Soon I'll be married for 25 yearsi and in those 25 years I've had no elm - plaints about how my mother-in-law treated me. I hope that a quarter- century from now, my solo's wife will be able to say the same thing about me. I intend to work at it. I've set myself three rules. Be supportive. Never interfere. Pray daily. It's the formula I know my mother-in-law used ...and I trust it will work for me, too. Hopefully, my son and his wife will be the beneficiaries of what I learned from my own wonderful mother-in-law. DEAR EDITOR sound signal warning of its approach. Certainly anyone familiar with large ship radar realizes that small pleasure craft rarely appear as consistent blips on the radar screen. The officers and watch of the CAF Destroyer would have not been aware of the small pleasure crafts present in the harbor entrance. In conclusion, the media has applauded an action that potentially endangered the lives of sailors participating in a club organized race. I would be most eager to learn why the com- manding officers felt it was not necessary to indicate their presence to other boaters through the use of a sounding device in the reduced visibility that was present on their entrance into Goderich harbor. Sam James Race Committee Goderich Sail Club (Certificates in Astro - Navigation (1976) Coastal Piloting (1975) Rideau Campus, Algonquin College Ottawa, Ontario.) Modern fable Dear Editor: I am often reminded of an old Estonian story which I -,want to share with you. It is about an old man, his young grandson and a mule, all travelling together. The old man sat on the mule and let the youngster walk. Some people they met on the road said scornfully - look at the selfish old man who thinks of his own comfort and lets the young ,lad suffer by walking! +t Thereupon the old man put the youngster on the mule and walked by the side. Some people they met on the road said critically' - look at the foolish old man who lets the young boy ride in comfort instead of resting his own old and tired feet! Upon this lecture the old man and the boy both sat on the mule. Some people they met on the road said angrily - look at , the cruel old man who makes the mule suffer! Again trying to do it"just right," ' the old man andthe boy carried the mule. Some people they met on the road were extremely put out by such a display of unusual behaviour and they complained with loud and indignant voices that surely the old man must have lost his mind altogether! That is the whole story. I dedicate it to the municipal employees, particularly the highly visible Parks and Public Works crews who are nearly always in the public eye and thus' subjected to reasonable as well as irresponsible and unreasonable scrutiny while trying to do their best in a system created by someone else. On second thought, I also dedicate it to the reporters and editors of- newspapers. ++ Nothing to do with the above subject, but something I would like to mention on this occasion. It is a pity that David Saint -Jean's column Denim was discontinued. I always enjoyed reading his views and I hope that you will find a way of keeping within our reach young persons' voices expres§ed in a similarly literate and talented manner. Yours sincerely, Elsa Haydon Editor's Note! Denim should be reinstated in the fall when school starts in September. Invited Dear Editor, The Town of Hanover will be celebrating a mammoth ten • play Summer Festival f om August 18 to 27. Each day will be filled with many special events starting with Hanover's Fall Fair and ending with Rotary's now famous Corn Fest. All former teachers and students are invited to attend a "School Homecoming" on Saturday, August 26 opening with brunch at 10 a.m. A festival parade featuring the Ontario Legion Massed -Pipe Band will be a highlight of the occasion. Remember Frankie Banks and the "Rahn-De- Voo?" He • and his or- chestra will be in Hanover to revive the pleasant memories , of that era at the same dance pavilion -- now known as Columbus Hall. It is an opportunity to meet your friends and acquaintances who will be in town from many points all across Canada. It is hoped that through the medium of your newspaper this message will reach many of the former, students, or others who will pass along this information. All- those wishing to at- tend are asked to con- tact: The Hanover High School, Homecoming Committee, P.O . Box 264, Hanover, Ontario. N4N 3C3 Searching Dear Editor: The Costume Society of Ontario is presently conducting research on Men's occupational or work clothing worn in Ontario during the 19th century. We would ap- preciate very much your bringing this matter to the attention of your readers, as we feel they are perhaps our most FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHAPEL 162 - Maple St., Clinton • HANK GELLING Clinton Missionary -to Belgium JULY 2 11 a.m. Family Bible Hour and Sunday School. Speaker: Hank Gelling 8:00 p.m. Good News Drive In Service 3 miles west of Clinton on Hwy. No. 8 Speaker: Hank Gelling Music by: "Crystalolres" Slides on Belgium folllowing Drive In Ser- vice For I am not ashamed of the'Gospel of Christ: for it es the power of God unto salvation to everyone that bell/meth. As it is writ. ten, The lust shall live by faith. Romans 1:164:97b R.freshin.nts after Drive in Servile.. - "EVERYONE WELCOME" No Admliilon Charge valuable source of in- formation. This topic deserves special attention now as little research has been done in the past and in- formation is disap- pearing every day. The main objective of the Costume Society is to gather and organize information from across Ontario and make it available for educational and general interest purposes. ' To your readers we ask: Do you know bf any sources of information such as actual garments, photographs, memories and reminiscences, books, local histories, bills of sale, etchings, sketches, paintings, engravings, ledgers, etc? If you have any in- formation that may help us with our study please contact: Sue Scherbarth, c -o Guelph Civic Museum, 6 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario NIH 4G7. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely yours, Sue Scherbarth Research Technician Write a letter to the editor today. The subject choice is yours. GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1978—PAGE 5 St• George's the host Orangemen to church BY W.E. ELLIOTT "Lawful Assembly" was the subject of the Reverend R.J. Crocker's discourse at St. George's Anglican Church on Sunday, based upon the uproar of the caftsmen under Demetrius, as related in Chapter 19 of the Book of Acts. The rector related it to present-day conditions. Curre Orangemen representing the primary lodges in South Huron assembled in courthouse park and marched to the church, marshalled by W. Webster of 'Varna. Lack of advance publicity was reflected in the small turnout. Ivan McClymont, of Varna, county master, had with him several past county masters in - Reunion held The fifth Currell Reunion was held at Jim and Joyce Oke's farm in Goderich Township on Sunday, June 18. A lovely noon hour meal was served and games for all were held in the afternoon. A happy get-together was enjoyed by all. There were 65 people in attendance this year, all descendents of Edward and Blanche (Walter) Currell. Those attending came from Oshawa, Agincourt, Scarborough, Zurich, Walton, Blyth and surrounding district. The 1979 Currell reunion will be -held at the same place the third Sunday in June. eluding, Frank Falconer, Clinton; ',Charles Reid, yarna; and Alex Hamilton, Grand Bend. Following custom, the Union Jack and Canadian flag were placed in the chancel at com- mencement of the ser- vice. The first lesson was read by Lloyd Hern pf Exeter, a senior officer of Orange and Black Grand Lodges of Onario West. The family of Jilvl & Donna Scott i wlsb to invite their ri relatives, friends and )f th.lr n.Ilphbovrs'to celebrate 2Sth WEDDING ANNIVERSARY on FRIDAY, JULY 14 AT 9:00 P.M. at Saltford - MUSIC BY: "Star Trex" NO GIFTS PLEASE j 1 • OPENING SOON R.J. NEPHEW PHOTOWATCH 1 on selected Spring & Summer Wear including Bathing Suits ,•P