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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-08-02, Page 25Dear Captain Comet, I am Jodi Webster and I will be four -years -old on August 5. I live with my dad and mom, Glen and Marie Webster, and brother Shane at RR3 Aubu. n. My favourite joke is - What did one wall say to the other wall? Answer: Meet you at the corner! Jodi Webster Dear Captain Comet, My name is Jeremy AIlin and 1 had my third birthday July 30. My big sister Jackie had a July birthday too. Jeremy Dear Captain Comet, My name is Steven Bakelaar. I live at RR 1, Auburn, with my mom and dad. I will be three on August 2. Love, Steven Dear Captain Cornet: My name is Eric Sampson and I live with my mom and dad and puppy Mistie Sue. 1 was one year old on July 23. Love Eric GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1979—PAGE 9A Summer school success "I personally think we should run it again next year," commented Doug Ellison, a teacher at South Huron District High School who has been acting as principal for the Huron Board of Education's initial at- tempt at operating a summer school. Classes started in early July and attracted about 190 students from throughout the county, with more than half of them being grade seven and eight students who enrolled in the remedial math and English courses that were of- fered. There are 11 classes in all operating at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. There are 55 students from grades 9, 10 and 11 taking math and Mothering is challenging "Being a mother isn't for sissies", Lendon H. Smith, noted pediat- rician, author, and TV guest told the seventh international conference of La Leche League in Atlanta, Georgia, pointing out that mothering is a challenging task. All aspects of the parenting challenge were discussed when Janis Bisback -from- -Hensall and Barbara Kerr and family from Brussels, plus eight other delegates from Southwestern Ontario, joined 5,000 parent and health leaders from 25 nations for a five day conference last week. La Leche League is the only international organization whose purpose is to assist mothers who want to breastfeed their babies. The 23 -year-old organization., headquartered in Illinois, has 4,300 groups in 47 countries and reaches over one million women a year. "La Leche League, which began in 1956 with seven mothers,• is of- fering an inspirational nflu'nce • affecting children around the world," Dr. Tatsuo Matsumura told the onfereiice. Dr. Matsumura, hairman of the pediatric epartment of the Gunma chbol of medicine in Japan for 32 years, authored a hook which generated a campaign by the government of Japan to promote breast-- feeding. reast-feeding. In celebration of The nternational Year of The hild, an inter -generation xhibit of photography, rt, prose and poems ntitled, "Observations f our children and our milies", premiered at e conference. La Leche League ternational honoured a anadian.,.. ,..Dr. Tony yers from Ottawa, with award for his personal fort in the release of a int statement by the merican and Canadian Pediatric Societies which Children design special cardsfor Christmas ... for 60 years. An in- d dependent member of the s international SAVE THE CHILDREN movement founded by Eglantyne Jobb in 1919 to aid youngsters left homeless by World War I, it now concentrates on ongoing sponsorships and self- help programs for children, families and communities in more than 30 countries, in- cluding Canada. .. The "All About Us' series is 'offered in con- junction with five ad- ditional Christmas card designs ' donated by established Canadian artists: Ken Danby, Andy Donato, Stewart Sher- wood, Brian Jones and Janette Weiler, Five 'uniquely is captured in each Canadian Christmas card," said Robert D. cards, designed, by Smith, the senior children to help ,children executive of one of during the International Canada's largest non - Year of the Child, are profit public service now available from the organizations, who Canadian Save the serves as this year's Children Fund. • volunteer chairman of The illustrations were the SAVE THE chosen by SAVE THE CHILDREN Christmas CHILDREN from hun- Card Committee. dreds of submissions to the Canada -wide "All 'The pictures em About Us" foundation, set phasize the health, vigour up toencourage the and joy , which is the development of talent birthright of most among school children. Canadian children. The International Year of the The Canadian Inter- national Year of the Child Chitld has drawn attention Commission has granted othe uess needs of f permission forthgrofficial other, less fortunate IYC symbol to appear on youngsters.. These cards the cards, which are give us.all.an opportunity to share a little love with available exclusively through SAVE THE them." CHILDREN outlets. The Canadian Save the "A spontaneous delight Children Cund has been in the pleasures of winter helping children in need C e a e 0 fa th In C M an of jo A 1 { irti / u coni 1 cit i SUNCOAST MALL, GODERICH • • Nursery Stock • Rolling • Fertilizing a • Aerifying • Verticutting • Seeding & Sodding • Instant Shade Trees Mothers Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance 524-2401 confirms human milk is nutritionally a superior form of food for human infants. TV talk show host Phil Donahue was also honoured for, his support of the nursing relation- ship. The theme of the conference, "Breast- feeding : Breast- feeding: The Inter- national Language of Love", reflects the united interest of families around the world 'who want to give their children the best possible start in life. another 30 in the driver education classes. The elementary students conlluded their classes last Friday. Ellison said that had area students and parents known earlier about the summer school opportunities he felt more would have enrolled. ' He said several are still finding out ,. about the classes and have. at- tempted to enrol, but it was too late to accept their applications. Many students, of course, had already made plans for the summer, before the decision for the classes was finalized. Ellison will meet with the board of education in mid-August to present his report and recom- mendations and indicated he may consider polling the students at. the Guaranteed Investment Certificates 3 �/ 0 4 W.E. (TED) WILLIAMS 524-7102 or 524-7665 NEW 1979 HONEY CROP 804 PER LB. Bringyour own containers OPEN: WEEKDAYS 8 A.M.-9 P.M. CLOSED SUNDAYS 236-4979 Ferguson Apiaries Hwy. No. 84 3 mi. E. of Zurich & 3 mi. W. of Hensall summer school to get their reaction as well. He said he felt that had the school been an- nounced earlier and protnoted to a greater extent, the interest would have been greaater. Smile We predict that exact reproduction through cloning will not become popular. Too many people already find it difficult to live with themselves. RED CROSS LEADERS COURSE Judith Gooderham Pool Weekends AUGUST 17th m 18th ® 19th AUGUST 24th ® 25th ® 26th Fee: •15.00 Registration: Judith Gooderhain Pool Saturday, August 4th 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. Bob Clark got back in the swing of things because arthritis research is paying off. Bob Clark enjoys playing golf, although there was a time when he thought he would never play again Until a few years ago, Bob suffered through recurring attacks of gout, an acutely painfr;I form of arthritis that can make the slightest movement sheer agony Fortu- nately, Bob was one of the first Canadians to benefit from the medical research that has made it possible to control gout and its tormenting pain "I owe a great deal to arthritis research", says Bob. "without proper treatment I would still be frequently incapacitated As it is, the -etfeets of -my e©ndhon-arekept uridei con tial and I can lead a full and active life " "About the only time I mention gout these days is when my golf game is off and I need a good excuse " Bob Claik is a dedicated supporter of The Arthritis Society "I asked my doctors what I could do to thank them for getting me back ori my feet and they told me about the work of The Arthritis Society in encouraging and funding arthritis research " "I initially volunteered my services to the Society's provincial organization and have been, for a long time now. a member of its National Executive" Bob adds that his involvement with the Society has been a source of great satisfaction For Bob Clark, and thousands of other Canadians, arthritis research is paying off Abog[,one in ever e ght Canadians has some form of arthrriliS"gut victory is coming within reach Your support for the Arthritis Society will be used to fund vital medical research For more information about arthritis write or call your local Arthritis Society. GODERICH- 524-7346 THE Give ARTHRITIS more than a thought to SOCIETY arthritis. 4107 9s 4 camera kits as first prizes 50 Parker Brothers games as second ONTARIO SAFETY LEAGUE in co-operation with ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ONTARIO COMMAND • prizes MER SAFETY In the next frame you will see 5 common signs and signals to help the pedestrian. Colour them correctly and tell what you think they mean. QUESTION What should you always wear when out on the street at nicht. ANSWER CONTEST #4 OLYMPICS in celebration of international year of the child ELMER'S SIX RULES 1. Look all ways before you cross the road. 2. Keep away from all parked cars., 3. Ride your bike .safely and obey all signs and .signals. 4. Playti;your games in a safe place away from (town, city and postal code) traffic. 5. Walk, don't run, when TELEPHONE you cross the road. 6..Where there are no AGE. , .. BOY ❑ GIRL ❑ sidewalks, walk off the road to the left and face on -coming traffic. NEWSPAPER MAIL BEFORE AUG. 6 NAME ADDRESS ELMER CONTEST, ONTARIO SAFETY LEAGUE, 409 KING STREET WEST, TORONTO, ONTARIO M5V 1K1:. ONLY CORRECTLY COMPLETED ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED., ANY ONTARIO CHILD BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 14 MAY ENTER.