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Huron Expositor, 2003-11-19, Page 5Opinion My love of books made my son's diagnosis of dyslexia hard to accept From Pogo 4 one of my children was never going to soar easily through the experience of reading was difficult to accept. I wept inside when I knew that he would probably never stop struggling with the written word. He has made great strides, and can read fairly well, but his comprehension and retention are not terrific, and may not ever be up to par. He is bright and so he is able to cover up a lot, but he will always struggle. He and I try to read. I am always pushing books at him, but like so many others, when it is a little hard to do, he is more apt to just give up. A life without books - I just can't imagine that. Books can thrill you, comfort you, teach you, scare you, humor you, sadden you, challenge you, inform you, bore you, enlighten you, calm you, upset you, inspire you, stabilize you, shock you and entertain you. Books are a constant. They are always there for you. The characters that you picture in your mind as you read the story or novel will never change. I think that is why many people do not enjoy seeing a movie made out of one of their favorite books. The director has his own version of the people in the story, and he brings that image to the screen, and it may not be like anyone else's version at all. I can think of only a few movies made from books that I have enjoyed. I have been so disappointed in most of the others that I have seen, that I try and avoid them altogether. I much prefer the movie that plays in my head as I read the book. Some books can really pull you into the story. I remember reading Stephen King's "Salem's Lot" when I was about 17. I would scare myself so badly while I was reading in bed at night that I wouldn't turn the lights out. (And yet I kept reading.) I have read books from authors who end stories abruptly, and leave you hanging, emotionally drained, unable to let go of the characters. (And you still can't wait until their next Seaforth needs more To the Editor, A couple of weeks ago I had the distinct pleasure of walking into a book comes out.) Sometimes it depends what is going on in your life at the moment, whether or not a book will appeal to you. Something that you either hate or love right now, may not elicit the same response five years from now. It is not just fiction that people read these days. There are thousands of people that enjoy reading biographies, historical books, magazines, and reference books. There are many people who build their lives around self- help books, and while they may fill a need in the short term, a steady diet of books telling you how to live your life, is probably not a great thing. (If you wrote a self-help book on how to control your addiction for self-help books ---you would make millions!) Lots of people will say they don't have time to read. Two suggestions: 1. 'awn off the television 2. Read with your kids Many more will say they can't afford books. Three suggestions: 1. The Library 2. Yard Sales/Second hand Stores 3. Trade with a friend/neighbor Books are probably some of the best investments you can make, not for the monetary value, but for the gift of time you give to you and your loved ones. If you give a book to a child, then sit down and read it with them. Neither you nor the child will ever forget the experience. There are books available for every interest on the planet. I can't think of a subject that has not been covered in a book somewhere. Isn't that amazing when you stop and think about it? Just imagine. Whomever you want to see. Whatever you want to learn. Wherever you want to go. Whenever you want to leave. Why aren't you reading?? volunteers with guts Letter to the Editor change room at the Seaforth Community Centre, where my children and other children change their clothes. For the first time ever, my stomach did not turn over from the stench of urine, foul body odor, alcohol and cigarette smoke - for someone finally had the guts to clean it up. I had heard hoopla about changes at the arena. I kept one ear open, just enough to hear what I needed to hear. I heard that people are afraid of change but it came anyway. I believe that change comes regardless. I believe that change is good. Someone finally cleaned up - the urine, the sweat, the alcohol and cigarette stench - at the community centre. Thank you for showing that you care enough about our kids that you don't think that they should have to change their clothes, in a room that is filled with the stench of urine, foul body odor, alcohol and cigarettes. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I was so impressed, I had to go up to Cathy and tell her to her face...'thank you." She could have sat in the office and had the satisfaction that she had did a good job and that someone finally noticed. Instead, I saw.her 10 minutes later going back to the change rooms, with the mop bucket to clean some more! That is a good woman! Thank you for being a good woman! Thank you for being a responsible human being. Another thing that causes me sheer annoyance these days is the Co-operative Child Care Centre that is being built near my house. I am deeply pleased that some people .in this town stood up and had the guts to recognize how important a decent child care facility is to this town. Wouldn't it be something if the next Wayne Gretzy, Shania Twain, Mark Twain or William Shakespeare actually went to that daycare. Who says that that isn't impossible? I don't. My annoyance comes from the fact that I see a limited number of people out there that have full time jobs, that are full time parents and full time volunteers. I see them building that centre with their bare hands because they want it so badly and they know its going to be worth it in the end. Their Children often go with them while they work becjiuse they simply cannot afford to pay someone else, or feel uncomfortable in asking someone else to help and watch their children while they work. What's the motto of this town again - the 'friendliest" - something like that isn't it? Hmmmmmmm! I say to that. They ask for help but get rejected time and time and time again. They continue to do the work because they know it is the right thing to do. Now some of you may say -well if you care so much Karen, why aren't you there? Well, I am doing my part. No one person is supposed .to do it all. When the children of the volunteers need to go to the bathroom or want to play at my house and in my back yard, I have not once said no. Free Health Seminar "Discover The Nutritional,Deficencies That can Cause Disease" World Renowned Speaker Dr. Joel Wallach, BS, DVM, ND will speak on • Cancer • Heart Disease • Vascular Disease • Neural Tube Birth Defects Loam ✓ Secrets not revealed by the medical profession / Why nutrients are so important / What substances to avoid ✓ Why our hair turns white, silver or grey ✓ Why many supplements are not absorbed / How to take control of your own health & well being and maintain "Optimal Health" Date: Friday, November ber 28th, at MOO pm Place: Blyth Memorial Ball & T6eatr. Hire a baby sitter!!!! Take in this free seminar!!!! I am the one that is writing this letter. I am the one that has had her children come home with pee in their pants because they were too scared or were not allowed into someone else's house to use their washroom. I am doing my part. There used to be a time when people had common sense. Wouldn't it make sense that other able-bodied people in this town got some guts and got out there and helped these parents? Wouldn't it make sense, since we live 15 minutes from a town that has two high schools, "apparently teaching" hundreds and hundreds of able-bodied, capable, competent young adults -wouldn't it make sense to see them jumping at the chance to teach their students something 'real.' Yet, the same people are buildipg that child care centre. If you paid attention you would see that they are also the same people that volunteering at your church and in your schools. THE SAME PEOPLE! Today, I went up to the janitor that whistled and smiled in the hallway at Seaforth Public School while I was a student there. I knew his name was "JACK." I bet most of you know him too. I told him that he had did a great job all of those years. The best part was, he knew my name too. Thank you Jack for knowing my name. I can honestly say,'I know Jack!" My question to you is - what or who do you know? Sincerely, Karen Campbell - Ts3ylor Church Services BEREAN COVENANT CHURCH A CHURCH PLANT OF GRACE TRINITY COMMUNITY CHURCH 527-0029 Sunday, November 23 Fellowship at 7:00 pm Pastor Bob Penhearow Pastor Rpn Matthews, Pastor Royal Hamel You are invited to attend these area churches St. Thomas Anglican Church Jarvis St. Seaforth Fr. Michas! Atkins Parish Office 482-7861 The Feast of Christ the King WomNip l $30 am. Novembw 24 Prayer Gr up - 700 pm Messiah, Pad 3.7:30 pm NevaMber 21 Special Oral Papaw a17:00 pm Catholic Church St. James RC Church 14 Victoria Street, Seatorth 527-0142 Weekend Masses: Sat 5:15 pm Sun. 11:00 am St. Cotumben RC Church Saturday Mass at 7:30 pm Father Lance Magdziak Bethel Bible Church An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 527-0982 Sunday School 9:48 am Sunday Worship Hour 11 am ,Alm Wylie - Pastor NORTHSIDE • CAVAN UNITED CHURCHES Cavan 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. NoiL&de Winthrop 54 OodsdeA St. W. Sunday November 111, 2003 o.e11 Spieler • Mr. Dina WAIS* Egmondville United Church Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday Nov 23 Steve HNdsbrandLay Pastoral Minister In training We will be collecting Christmas Bureau dons8ons along the parade route Nov. 28 Christmas aureau Headquarters Dec. 8-12 First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W. Seaforth Rev. Ted Nelson Interim Minister kintversaty Sante 11:00 am S clisrtge) pecial tAusic Evening Conan 7:00 pm Pompom' Fore Hep Baird balsam Plasm aro THE HURON EXPOSITOR, gammen 1 s, 1003-1 Do you want to SAVE 1 O% on your Shopping!! Get Your Seaforth BIA Bucks at CIBC & TD Canada Trust DEEP MUSCLE THERAPY •Promotes Healing & Relaxation 'Reduces Stress 'Reduce Muscle Pain -Reflexology- - Girl Certificates - Mary Jean M-Leod 80 William Si F4n.r„inik.Or 522-0557 THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who helped me during the election. I would like to especially thank the voters who took the time to participate in the election. To those who printed posters and cards, placed signs and offered moral support, thank you. Please consider my door open or my phone available anytime as we continue to build Huron East into the best part of Ontario. (887-6289 anytime) Joseph Seili _HEALTH ON THE HILL_ A Review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. Community "FLU SHOT" Clinics FREE Influenza immunization clinics will be held at the Seaforth Community Centres at the following times: Nov. 19, 2003 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26, 2003 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. RESTRICTIONS: Persons taking Coumadin or Heparin must make appointments with their Doctor's Office; must be 6 months old and up. Please: wear short sleeved clothing; bring your yellow immunization record; clip this ad for future reference. Sponsored by Seaforth Community Hospital Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation would like to note sincere appreciation to the Tuckersmith Communications Cooperative Limited for their generous donation of $500.00 to be used for hospital equipment. This donation will be the start of our Christmas Fundraising Campaign which will begin in early December. The Foundation's Donor Wall has been officially unveiled. We invite you to view this recognition of our community's support. Annual Tree of Lights "a celebration of sharing" will be held Sunday, November 30, 2003 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.; tree lighting ceremony - 7 p.m. Bring your letters to Santa and have a visit with him. Christmas Entertainment, Hot Mulled Cider & Homemade Cookies provided, Please consider a "gift of light" for your loved ones this Christmas. Tickets are now available from Hospital Auxiliary members. Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop welcomes you to drop in and discover the many interesting new items now on display in preparation for the upcoming Christmas season. Additional merchandise is arriving daily. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 11:30 - 2:00 p.m. Influenza Precautions in the interest of Infection Control, we request that persons suffering from influenza symptoms (fever, cough, headache, sore throat, malaise, aching muscles or upper respiratory infection) REFRAIN from visiting patients in the hospital. Influenza is highly contagious and can lead to dangerous complications in the elderly and those with chronic diseases. MAPLEWOOD MANOR Retirement Home 13 Church St., Seaforth At present we have Private and Semi -Private accommodations available. Features include: • excellent dining and snacks • dietician approved menus • laundry • housekeeping • medication administered by our professional staff • transportation arranged for appointments • 24 hour friendly professional staff • beauty salon • barber services • daily activities • convalescent & respite stays available ORCA for more information contact Tracy Nash at 527-1440 Fax 11527-2977 Maplewood Manor "Your Invitation to Gracious Retirement Living"