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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-03-29, Page 25(,4 "AA" Cha A petition has been cir- culating through Goderich fn' about two weeks now concer- ning the feasibility of ,a per- manent youth -adult organization and centre here in Goderich. The petition reads: "We the undersigned feel that the town of Goderich should support a permanent youth -adult organization and centre." Signatures- are being ac- cumulated very quiAly. and should give us a good insight into the number of people in-, terested'in having such a set up in Goderich. . As Co' -Pilot we have MI6 -MP - ted to give young people' something • to do after school and on weekends but the lack of funds and 'facilities has greatly limited our. success. We have however provided free activity periods at North Street United Church three days a week as, well as a free activity period. for younger kids on Saturday • afternoons at Knox Presbyterian Church. We have also set up human relations seminars every second Tuesday evening covering such topics as ve.neiqr disease, abortion, drugs and, the law, broken homes and others. An ex- perimental judo clinic and batik workshop were set up as well as film nights on Fridays and Saturdays at St. George'!4 Anglican Church. Co -Pilot is only the stepping- stone to -what should he a per- manent organization in Goderich. Once all the signatures have been gathered up from ,the petition, we hope to present a brief to town coun- cil explaining our achievements and discussing the possibility of organizing a permanent\youth- adult group in town. Temporary Coffee-Hotle: This week Co -Pilot has moved into the old Eaton's of- fice on the square and set up a temporary drop-in centre. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Bruno LaPaine, for 'the use of the building, we have now set up a• one week coffeehouse to give in- terested people a taste of what a permanent operation of this type would be like. Games, cards, ping-pong, music and a variety of other ac- tivities are featured to give young people something to do during the holiday Novek. .A special. invitation was alsci made to all visiting and local Lee-Wees n Goderich for Young Canada Week to attend after games. Friday, March, 23 at 9:00 p.m. Co -Pilot will he spon- soring a one night coffeehouse featuring a variety of local musicians entertaining par- ticipant. We hope that many people' will turn out 'for the events so as to feel the good vibrations eminating from this one night venture. Hopefully this will bring some people together and be one of the first steps to building a permanent youth -adult organization. _ • Human Relations:'. TueFlay, March 20, saw another Human relations seminar in the parlour at Knox Presbyterian Church. Dr. H. R. Cekler gaYe a small- presen- tation on "Abortion' —legal and medical aspects" and' an- swered question from the audience. Tuesday. Aril 3, at 7:30 p.m.. Co -Pilot will_be presen- ting another seminar titiled "Civil Rights: as discussed by Mr. Dan Murphy. The well know barrister will be relating the various laws governing civil rights and will also answer any questions, concerning arrests, demonstrations, raids, search and seizures and any questions related to civil rights_ Sexuality and Com- munications wil 1 he the topic for discussion on _April 19, at Victoria Public School at 8:00 p.m. The seminar will feature a film titiled • "Sexuality and Communication" dealing with both- - the- medical - acrd with special emphasis .on the importance of communication. It was made during a' two-hour presentation at the, Ontario Science Centre Synipos M Sexuality. Using the medium „of role- pla. the film features Chernick, M.D., F.R.C.S. and his wife R. Chernick, P1) 1)., of London, On- tario. They explore'the subjects of sexuality and com- munications as they relate to both the doctor'patient relationship and the husband 'w ife relationship. The film. stimulates 'discussion and is ideally suited for use 'IN:" t hose—involved • fam i1 -life education. The discussion following the•film will he direc- • t'ed hy Mario Cauchi and his wife Lorraine Cauchi. For the past few months a group of men and women in Huron County interested in sports have been conducting meetings on sports in Hunm County. Thev are now at the point where a Regional Sports Council will he formed. The regional councilis an organization comprised of representatives from all sports and all areas of the County (Region). It would also incliide an associate membership of per- sons dedicated to sport and in- volved in such areas as recreation, goviernment, univer- sity, secordary and elementary educati;M. etc. Its objectives are three -fold: 111 organize, promote, en- courage and maintain develop- ment excellence of - and par- ticipation in - sports within the region (County): (10 ''de services for the members of t organization; (cl seek Out f nds to further these projects. In Huron County this organization can assist in the following services: • knowledge of grant's and funding available through Federal and Provincial agencies; organization and promotion of clinics for coaches Ind officials; communication inter and intra sport; Sport directory for region.; Infor- mation centre for public as well as members; Liaison between this region 'and Sport Ontario and Sport Canada; provide., organizational network for Regional Games, should region host these games; sports—equip- ment safety; provide 8 unified voice for Region in matters of concern in sport: purchase and publish teaching, ,coaching and officiating aids; communication - newsletter; eventual librarY and resource centre for public and organizations. services of secretarial assistance and mailing to mem- ber spO.r.ts ot the,council such as ad ntinist ra t ive material such as notices of nwetings, reportsr, meetings and committees, con- stitutions_ and by-laws, promotioraal material. newslet- - tors and bulletins to members, puhlicity and proMotion of sport events, results of races, competitions and sports events. Starting this Saturday, ,and continuing at the end of each month for at least the remain- der of 1973, the Goderich Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold its 50'50 club draw and son) lucky ticket holder will he the winter of $500 or more. 'rickets are available for $1.00 from any Legion member and the total prize money each month will represent one half of ther tickets sold, or $500 whichever is the largest' sum. The Legion guarantees a minumum prize of $500. The series of draws is plan- ned to help raise money for facility expansion at the local legion hall. The Legion ex- plains they are not destitute hut t hat t he expansion 15 necessary and the funds it will require should not have to come' from other Legion programs causing those to suf- fer. Plans for the moment see the draw carried - on during 1973 but organizers also hope to con- tinue it if enough support is shown. They point- to Owen Sound where such R project has hcen underway for several years and where the prize money each month is well in _ excess of Goderich's $500. • Goderich Mayor Harry Wor- sell will make the draw at 8:00 .p.mat the Legion Hall this Saturday and the winner, if not • present, will be' contacted for the cheque presentation.