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Times Advocate, 1989-05-03, Page 13Letters to the Editor Dear Su After 42 years as a journalist - and more as a reader for pleasure -1 have no doubt which is the most important sense to me: sight. Without it, I could never have read thousands of wonderful books, seen the great films of the past half century or the great plays and oper- as of several centuries. And as a travel columnist, who has been in more than 100 coun- tries, I could not have been perpetu- ally amazed at the scenic variety of this universe without sight. That is why I support Operation Eyesight Universal. For anything that can be done to help sightless persons provides them with the first step to the wonders we, the sighted ones, so much enjoy. I suppose I particularly consider the benefits of sight at Easter be- cause it occurs at a time of year when there is beginning to be so much more to see. One small ex- ample: we have crocuses planted in a protected place outside our kitchen window. My wife always records the date of the first bloom. The ear- liest has -been March 9. But they have always bloomed by Easter. A donation or a few spare hours of work or a contribution of unused eyeglasses will help someone else see the flowers growing in their gardens. Operation Eyesight Universal's address is P.O. Box 123, Stn. "," Calgary, AB T2P 2H6. It only takes $25 to restore a blind person to sight in a developing country. Sincerely, Percy Rowe Etobicoke, Ontario * • * * Dear Sir: My family recently attended a family dance sponsored by the KW Kids Club at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre. It was very much enjoyed by my husband, my- self and our three children. In fact all of the children had a great time. But some parents were not privi- leged enough to witness their child really enjoying themselves with their friends. I can not believe that parents could just drop their child at the door and tell them to have a good time. It was advertised as a Family Dance, but very few families came - just a lot of fun -loving kids with no parent to guide them. The KW community should be commended for trying to get a fami- ly activity going. It was great fun for all. The adults and children alike certainly showed their enthusiasm and enjoyment dancing to the music provided by the live band. 1 hope this can be offered again for the whole families interest. I feel as a parent we have a moral obligation to guide our children through life and take experiences like this to show your child proper behavior and really get to know them. We tend to get so caught up in ourselves and our work that our children are grown up before we know it or know them. I do some volunteer work at our church with different children's pro- grams and find parent involvement nonexistent. How can ypu truly get to know your child if you do not get involved with their interests? This is the foundation for a truly enriching relationship with your child that can blossom for a life time. From working at the nursing home in Exeter, I see some grown up children come in to see their par- ents every week, because they care. And I also see the elderly parents who never get a visit from their children, with kisses and hugs. They feel so alone and lost. What will happen to you in your old age? Will your children find the time in their busy schedule for you and give you that needed kiss and hug and spend family time with you? Yours truly, Heather Montgomery. Women Today meet in Clinton CLINTON - Women Today, "working together for women in Huron County" will be holding their annual meeting on May 25, in the Town Hall of Clinton, at 7:30 p.m. They want to share ideas and con- cerns women have about child care, the environment, aging, support groups, the isolation of rural wom- en, and women as partners in farm management. Do you have any other concerns? - Come 'and share your thoughts - "you can make a difference. To- gether we can make Huron County a better place to live." CWL Donation - President Gerry Gregus and secretary Marlene Moore of the Precious Blood CWL present a $500 cheque to Exet- er Lions president Ross Mathers to be used for the Youth Centre project. All you need to remember about home comfort is SYSTEMS BY LENNOX INSTALLED BY Serving from AILE' Lucan to Blyth of Hensall Ltd. • i� HEATING ANQ AIR CONDITIONING HENSA LL "We're proud to be your Lennox Dealer" The Flower Basket. will be Open till May 31/89 Going Out of Business E-- 25%off Christmas' Supplies 20- off Other supplies See us for Our Mothers Da Beds The Flower Basket Hensall 262-2446 consuming Times.Advocate, May 3, 1989 Page 13 ntere Year after year, government after government, Canada has quilt up a debt that now totals over 320 billion dollars. 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