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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-07-20, Page 5Ask Edith Dear Editor: As can be expected, any write-up about the controversial effort not to include questionable literature in the school curriculum still shows clearly on what side the writer is on. What else? To ,bemoan with June Callwood that people are hopelessly split into two camps about the issue is ridiculous. Naturally we only hear about the ones at either end of the polarization of opinions.. Like at the Clinton high school auditorium, the people who weren't concerned simply stayed away. Certainly there is no need to be alarmed to see a few sparks fly from one pole to another. What alarms me as a neutral observer, is to see how one side is rapidly becoming the under -dog so to speak. Because of their attempt to hold on to somewhat straight-laced, Bible -oriented pioneer morals, they are accused of bigorty, intolerance and hostility towards a more liberalized educational process. Perhaps it is true that 'their concern about the newly d4,scovered quality of lifis somewhat irrational and emotional. And being old-fashionecr& today is after all, a hideous crime. • But when faced with the emotional and irrational plea: "We can handle the dirty books; trust us; trust our judgement", they are inclined to declare: "Trust our experience, we have -brought you so far safely, haven't we?" And if in doubt about the 'Archie Bunkers of this world, we always can ask Edith Bunker how she feels about him. Louis V. Stadelmann • • Need help Dear Editor : The , Maple -'- Leaf Chapter IODE appreciate your coverage of their Past -Regents' Night in June. We are now trying tc complete the list of names to be engraved on the plaque. Our records prior to 1953 have been lost, making our task difficult. The following names are some that we have obtained through various means: Miss Isobel Proudfoot, Miss Clare Reynolds, Miss Edith Williams, Mrs. A. -H. Taylor, Mrs. E. Beacom (Gladys Field), Mrs. D. Campbell, Mrs. W.A. Hay, Mrs. F.J. Little, Mrs. J. Graham, Mrs. R. McMehon, Mrs. D.D. Saunders, ,Mrs. H. Ford, Mrs. J. Kinkaid, Mrs. J. Sully and Mrs. A. Nicol (1953-54-55). If any of your readers remember aunts, mothers, .grandmothers or friends who were Regents of The Maple Leaf, Chapter 'ODE between the years' 1901 and 1953, they could phone me at 524-9185 or write to 98 Lighthouse Street, Goderich, N7A 2J7. Any assistance with names or dates would certainly be appreciated.• Thank you. Sincerely, Linda Murphy (Mrs. 11 .3 . ) First Vice -Regent. Appealing Dear Editor, The spreading racial war in Southern Africa continues to claim hundreds of human lives and to drive many vic- tims into exile in coun- tries which are them- selves impoverished and unable to provide .the needed • relief for refugees. •A United Nations report last year stated that 1,500 persons had died as a result of Rhodesian Government raids on refugee camps (Manchester Guardian, Dec. 25th, 1977). Since then, there have been further ' raids, and in particular, the South African army's , recent raid on the refugee camp at Cassinga in Angola' during which, according to the correspondent of the ..Beritish Financial Times who visited the camp after the raid, large numbers of students .and - school children were killed: Those who have fled from racial persecution and have escaped the raids are in need of food, clothing, shelter, medical care and education. Much can be done by the citizens of Western nations •to lessen racial bitterness, such as that which led to .the recent massacres at Kolwezi. A gesture of good will on our part, and the sending of timely help, may serve to show that there need not be bit- terness between blacks and whites. Canadian Aid for Southern African Refugees (CASAR) has already sent $3,500.00 through • Archbishop Milingo of Zambia, the _Patriotic Front, and the Christian Council of Zambia, \ to give humanitarian aid to refugees from racial tyranny in Rhodesia Namibia and South Africa. Though the sums that can be provided by in- dividual Canadians will ,v R EDIT' OR meet only a fraction of the enormous needs, they -are a practical way for those of us in the West who are appalled at the 5 Yk44.1i114 practised practised in Southern Africa to express our indignation and • our sympathy for the victims. We therefore appeal to your readers to make whatever contributions they can to our funds. Contributions are tax- deductible, and should be sent to Canadian Aid for Southern African Refugees, P.O. Box 24865, C, Vancouver, B.C. V5T 4G 3. Very truly yours, The Rev. R.A. Burrows, K.Chetty, M.D., Prof. Geoffrey Durrant, Alan M. Inglis, M.D., Prof. Thomas L. Perry, M.D. Thanks Dear Editor: Sherwood Bus Lines, Dungannon, very kindly donated the use of a bus and driver, free of charge, to our committee for touring the heritage homes during the af- ternoon of recent dedication ceremonies. This gratefully ac- ce,p„ted contribution helped us a great deal in carrying out our program and we take this op- portunity to thank Sherwood Bus Lines. _ Yours truly, Gary Davidson, Chairman Goderich Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Ask clerk Dear Editor: It appears that there is in town a distribution of an asprirtment of coni flicting, confusing, misleading, and changing stories on situations concerning projects which involve the municipality to, a greater or smaller degree. Patricularly •the core area revitalization commitment (which is similar to many other projects throughout the Province and was, ac- cepted here without any objection in the first place) has provoked a small amount ,of active opposition, part of which seems to have worked itself into a somewhat Tara:. d and ill- tempred state of mind and affairs. Thereis no doubt that the overwhelming majority of people is'fair and reasonable, honestly trying to separate truth from fiction. Please permit me to help with some advice. If in doubt .there is no need to take the word of any of us on whatever Side. You will do yourself a favor by calling the Town Clerk who must and will give you the facts - still our best friends and allies in - any situation. Helpfully yours, Elsa Haydon. God bless Dear Editor, The Salvation Army Would like, to thank all those who gave so generously to its Red Shield Campaign. The residents of Goderich and - the surrounding areas made it possible, to reach the, ',n'e'cessary objective. The Army would like to say a big thank you to all those Dear Readers.... • from page 4 Hospital the •board that 'some people would oust and , replace with outside trustees who have • no feeling for Goderich or the hospital serving Goderich? Can anyone really point a finger and claim to have done better . than the men and women on the board? Can anyone say that given the same circumstances, and without the benefit of our understanding after • the fact, that the hospital's problems have been circumvented? Elected and appointed councils and boards aften are incompetent, through no fault of their:. own. They . are siniply people who make mistakes, because they honestly didn't know any better. Let's not forget that when we consider the actions . of our municipally elected boards and councils our municipally ap- pointed boards and trustees. Their's is a rough row to hoe, full of weeds and buried ob- stacles. Give them your support in a difficult task. Write a letter to the editor who reached out in love; and cared. Thank you and God Bless, Lieutenant Neil Watt Student takes books to people Joan Louise Coulter of Goderich, a University of Waterloo student, is spending her summer taking a travelling' library to campers in Huron County. The mobile library, now in its second year of operation, allows holidaymakers to keep up their reading. Campers can borrow books from the touring library as they would from the library back home. Ms. Coulter is only one of three students hired by the Huron County Library under the Experience '78 em- ployment program devised by the Ontario Youth Secretariat and the Ministry of Culture and Recreation. Others helping with the touring library and the organization of library programs are Marian Doucette, a Fanshawe College student, and Susan Irvin, who is also at Fanshawe. ,Eighteen other students have been hired under the Experience '78 employment program by. other libraries in • the, Midwestern Regional Library System. The students are un- dertaking a variety of responsibilities, from cataloguing the old book collection at the Elmira Public Library to •con- ducting 'historical research on the village of Erin. Bill Zanitiii'Si , co- ordinator of programs and services for the Midwestern Regional Library System, said the summer employment program helps libraries to complete important work that often cannot be undertaken by regular staff on top of their usual duties. "Libraries have cer- tainly benefitted from this program since its inception in 1975," he said. The 21 students are being paid according to their level of education, their previous work experience and their qualifications. Most will work from between 8 to 14 weeks. 0111111111111111111111111111• 111•1111111111r11111% If you're NEW IN TOWN and don't know which way to turn, call the ctilthri(Vgart,, 1,.,T 0 hOsteas at 5244664 or You'll be glad yU dd. hebestcaudeal wiere going to make this summer is waiting to - be made at Baker and Irwin! TW GODERICH SIGN The second summer theatre performance presented in the jail yard by the Goderich Little Theatre last week was called French Toast, a comedy about a man on the eve before his wedding who discovers he is married to someone else. The play was dlrected by Rob McEwen, Here, Sandy Gauley as Nanette DeTour tries to convince Stewart Smith as Stoney Jones that they are man and wife while Anna Melskl as Madame DeTour looks on. Tonight's' per- formance is •a double feature including The Wiser of Off, a play about energy conservation and A Cup of Tea. (Photo by Joanne Walters) Honor J. Burton Mills Huron County. Poultry and Pigeon Pet Stock Association held its first annual Picnic and Lawn' Show on July 16 at Cliff and Laura Pepper's home, R.R. 1, Dashwood. A large number of members exhibited a wide variety of poultry • . and pigeons. The purpose of the picnic and show was to honor, its charter members, J. Burton Mills of .Goderich, who has been active as a showman in the poultry world for over 50 years. Mr. Daniels paid tribute to Bert's ability as a breeder of winners, and his • ever eager willingness to help and advise his friends. -STAR, THURSDAY „JULY 20,,1978,PAGg 5 FM, YOUR, PROPERTY INSURANCE SEE MALCOLM WATHERS General Insurance Agent 46 .W EST ST. -GOD E R1F-H 524-/818 .• • NOTICE TO SERVICE CLUBS The' Town. of 6-Goderich plans to erect "Service Club Billboards" on each of the three approaches to the Town. If your organization is classified as a service club and would like their emblem, etc., on the billboards. and Is prepared to share the cost, or wish further in- formation, please contact the undersigned by August 31st, 1978. - Kenneth C. Hunter, C.E.T. Commissioner of Works Town of Goderich 57 West St. GODERICH 524-9492 46.•""\J mIrlaRliZrat MEATS ( WEEKEND SPECIAL SIDES OF BEEF !Ili .21 nips OF ifB147 EFFECTIVE TILL SATURDAY, JULY 22 „1. PHONE 237-3314 1/2 Mile South of Dashwoodes main intersection WEARE NOT GIVING CARS AWAY, BUT ALMOST! Make a deal on a new car and get FREE PLATES • FREE COFFEE USED CARS Make your deal and then ' get another .50. OFF When you buy from B and 1 it serves you,right! 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