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Goderich Signal Star, 2011-12-21, Page 8Si ! nal Star • Wednesda , December 21 2011 7 to the editor art Meters affect writer asks? or, d Health Canada. Smart this is what I read. t $3.92 a month or approxi - per year. This money goes One account. hat we get for our $50. w -level radiation all e house 24 hours a day, -a-week. Health Canada e and well below the limits to avoid is the room next meter, because the closer it the stronger the level of an body is not meant to a continuous bombardment It is referred to as rapid e human body. Also, it is erous as second-hand e per cent of the popula- affected. are ringing in the ear, ntration, headaches and easily agitated. To find out t Srnart Meters google ada smart meters. Art Bell "Research idvances continue to grow" "We are on the threshold of a new era in cancer rear(' We're really confident. 'at we will beat cancer." Robot Pleas LLT'S MAKE :NCER HISTORY Rdian Inter - Kitty Sochi# canadien ne du cancer or information about cancer, r‘,)( -es or to make a donatoon 1•888.939.3333 www.canurca Residents demonstrate the true spirit of humanity at its best To the editor, The Christmas bureau didn't really know what to expect this year in the wake of the Aug. 21 tornado. It was uncharted water. Would there be a lot more families needing the boost of the Bureau this Christmas? And, if so, could/would the community be able to meet thedemand? We were well aware how much everyone has given since august - given of their time and talents, given emotionally, and given financially, over and over again. We've all been feeling drained and fund - raised* right out. What we at the Christmas Bureau have had the once-in-a-lifetime privilege of wit- nessing is a will, a heart and an indomitable spirit that just can't be shut down. Individu- als,, companies and merchants alike all dug deep enough to give some more and still came to donate. Some of them still have no livelihood at this point, but they still came. Some are having difficulty with their insurance company, restoration is painfully slow and they are worried. But, they still came. Some know that Christmas will be much leaner for themselves and their families this year, but they still came. Some were inspired to help other bureaus in Huron too. Some individuals and groups from well outside our community and county were inspired to help this year.a There are not adequate words to express NDP leader to carry forward. Jack Layton's vision 7b the editor, It is rare in Canadian political life for us to have a direct say on the future of the country. Yet you have an opportunity to be a part of directly electing the next leader of the opposition and someone who may very well become the Prune Minister of this country after the next election. Due to -the sad and untimely death of lack Layton the NDP is in the midst of a leadership race. I have had the chance to meet and talk with a number of the candidates for the leadership of the NDP. They are all bright, capable and under. - stand the day-to-day issues fac- ing Canadians. The team jack Layton assembled is strong and the values that drove Jack con= tinue to be shared by all of us in the NDP. The leadership election will be what is called one member -one vote. That means anyone who becomes a member of the NDP will have a direct say on who becomes the Leader of the Oppo- sition and a candidate for Prime Minister. Since all memberswill be voting directly this will be an open and transparent process that breaks with the kind of bro- kered conventions of the past, such as the one that brought Brian Mulroney to power and without the backroom deals that =saw Stephen Harper and Michael Ignatieff become the leaders of their parties. I would encourage anyone who supported Jack Layton's vision of a Canada where we do a better Job of looking after each other and where everyday people were the ones that government worked for, not insiders and cro- nies, to get involved, Join the NDP and vote in the leadership race. You can also contact me directly at grant@bmts.com anal I CounCH closed door policy disappointing To the editor, This letter is in reference to the announcement of the Goderich Town Council motion to approve a list of peo- ple on the newly created downtown core master plan and courthouse park land- scape design project. This is nota good beginning for a con- sultation that is supposedly all about public dialogue. I' am disappointed; not with the individuals "chosen" butwith the Process used to choose them. A majorityof the elected members of our Council have chosen to support a secre- tiveand closed -door policy of choosing the "public" members of the committee. Hopefully the lack of public input will www.goderichsignalstar.com our gratitude for the selflessness of su many. That gratitude is extended also to the many volunteers who work cheerfully and tire- lessly - for without them there would be no Christmas Bureau. All of you together have ensured that there is a Christmas in Goderich this year for everyone. Perhaps even more importantly, you have demon- strated the true spirit, not just of Christmas, or of community, but of humanity at its best. Goderich is alive and well! Thank you, bless you and we hope you enjoy one of your best, most memorable Christmases ever. Sincerely, Goderich Christmas Bureau Managers will help you through the process. You can also find out more at http: //leadership2o 12.ndp.ca/ There are profiles on all of the candidates and more information. No one in the NDP wanted to be in a leadership, contest at this point. But that is not the hand life has dealt us I know jack would have wanted and expected us to pick up the torch and carry on with the job we all shared in building the Canada of the future we need and want. I have been deeply impressed by those lead- ership candidates I have talked with. Collectively they share compelling life stories; they hold deep values and a love of this country, a respect for our tradi- tions and•values and a desire to be the Canada Jack knew we could be. The task is clear. We are already seeing that the promises of not damage the credibility of the plan- ning effort completely. It depends on how things develop from this point forward. I applaud Councillors Crawford and Morrison on their commitment to using a democratic and inclusive process. 'I h i s "committee" will deal with rebuilding the fundamental fabric of our town. I certainly hope that the Planning Part- nership consultants recognize the poten- tial disharmony that this type of decision making.will produce and that they will move immediately to establish some credibility. Sincerely Dean Whalen etoi■ ins www.goderichsignslstarcom 1Nws: Dominique Milburn Mat Uowesnet.COM Community news: Dominique Milburn Ih Q snet. Stephen Harper were hollow. Despite what they said in the election, what they really believe in is a Canada where the rich get richer and protected by govern- ment and leave the rest of us with the bill. They have run out of excuses for not addressing the real concerns of Canadians. They have their majority government and yet they still are not address- ing the real concerns of real Canadians that live in places like Huron -Bruce. In four years time Canadians will be looking for a real alternative, a fresh and new alternative to the divisive politics of the past. You can be a part of that process by getting involved in the NDP leadership race and playing a direct role in carrying forward the vision and passion for Canada's future prosperity that Tack Layton, you and I shared. Grant Robertson, Paisley, ON ma y.. Dear Good Sarnaritan: at Zehrs Thank you for helping airy mom out at Zehrs a few months ago. You saved her that day. We cannot thank you enough. Even though we cannot figure out your name we now know angels do exist It is the season for giving thanks and we Cer- tainly thank you. omever you are we wish you all the best for the holiday season and a happy new year. With gratitude and thanks, Dopy Kine4kmas Thanks for the chimes To the editor, 1 want to thank whoever was responsible for fixing the clock and bells in the Square In time for Christmas. It's great to know the time of day again! Sincerely, Catherine Macleod