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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-09-19, Page 5GODERNXISIGNAWAR0 WEDNESDAY, SEP TEW NOTICE RE: THE GREAT CANADIAN GARAGE SALE FLYER PAGE 6: Item No. 1, 18 x 24" Vanity Cabinet 63-3602-0. Copy reads: Regular Price 589.95, Sale 575.00, Save 514.95. This is incorrect. Should be Regular Price 587.95, Sale Price $73.00, Save S12.95. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. CANADIAN TIRE CORP. H19, 1984—PAGE 5 YOUTH BOWLING REGISTRATION SAT., SEPT. 22 10 a.m.-Noon Bowling starts on Saturday, Sept. 29th Bantams Age 6-11 Juniors Age 12-14 Seniors Age 15-18 • t. • Several of the more unfortunate Grade 9 students were subjected to the old `pie -in -the -face' routine during initiation day activities at GDCI last Friday. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) Residents suggest indoor pool would benefit town Dear Editor, As recent newcomers to Goderich, my husband and I are both surprised and dismayed to learn that there is no indoor swimming facility in town. With a popula- tion of 7;500, we were sure that Goderich would have at least one indoor pool. The Judith Gooderhai pool is an excellent out- door pool, although aging, but outdoor swimming lasts or the summer only and then in good weat er. Besides the ob ious advantage of being used all year ro 'd, in all weather, an in- door pool has any other benefits, and although there re other recreational ac- tivities in the whiter, swimming is the best overall exercise that there is. Many people, both young and old, very much need and want that kind of exercise. For those people who cannot afford cross country or downhill skiing or just physically cannot ski, as well as for those parents who cannot afford to put their children into organized sports, such as hockey, swimm- ing is an excellent recreation for all ages that is affordable. It is also a great alter- native to body contact sport. The winter months are the best time to take swimming lessons, as well as to con- tinue on from summer lessons so as not to lose them. In some cities, such as Kitchener - Waterloo, where we are from, swimming has been incorporated into the school cur- riculum. This could include both elementary and secondary schools. By the way, Waterloo boasts the likes of Victor Davis and Mike West ( Olympians) ! An indoor pool in town would also be very beneficial to physically and mentally han- dicapped persons, as well as the elderly, for therapeutic reasons. I know that there is an indoor facility in Vanastra, but the winter weather around here can make getting there very hazardous for those who have transportation and im- LETTERS possible anyway for those who do not. I believe that an indoor pool in Goderich would very quickly pay for itself, simply through admission and membership fees. There are also grants available such as Win- tario for building recreation facilities so that the entire burden of cost does not fall back on the town and additional funds could also come through private donations and fund-raising events. An indoor pool alone would be, great but I would suggest going a step further and building an entire complex with a pool, sauna, whirlpool, exercise room and perhaps even a new ice surface. This would all be well used, along with the present arena, to free up the ice for figure skating or extra hockey space as we host our Old Timers Tournament and Young Canada Week as well as regular hockey and skating. A complex such as I've described would be of use both to the citizens of Goderich, as well as the many visitors Who come to our tournaments in the winter months. The Recreation Board already has ex- cellent lifeguards and instructors at the Judith Gooderham pool so staffing an indoor pool, would not be difficult. A new facility would also generate new jobs. The opinions and ideas expressed in this letter are shared by my husband and myself. We are aware that a project of this size will pose some difficulties, but none so great that they cannot be overcome. If you would like to express your own opinion or share ours, please write to the Goderich Parks and Recreation Board and let them know. Sincerely, Virginia Miller Operation E offers of vision to sightlessgift Incidentally, this $25 pays for everything . the surgery, drugs, local or general anaesthetic, all hospital costs including food for the eight to ten days the patient is in hospital, the follow-up examinations and cataract glasses. . I've been associated, through my service club, with this small Canadian charity for years and can assure your readers that they are doing marvellous work. It was founded over 21 years ago by a small group of businessmen who were inspired by a medial missionary, Dr. Ben Gullison to restore sight to the destitute blind. Each year they restore over 60,000 people to sight and treat over 600,000 for a variety of eye diseases in 17 countries of the Developing World. Dear Editor, May I give your readers a Thanksgiving gift? Several years ago, my late wife Florence and I discovered the "Secret of a Happy Life" and it occurred to me that Thanksgiv- ing would be an appropriate time to pass it along to your readers. This is the '.'Secret" ... all that we have and all that we are is a gift to be shared. A simple act of sharing will open your readers' lives to a degree of happiness and joy they would never have thought possible. So what can people share that will release joy into their lives? Well, anyone who is reading this letter has eyesight and eyesight can be shared. Now I don't suggest that each reader pull out an eye and give it to a • blind person. But I do suggest the next best thing and that is the reader pull out his or her wallet and make a $25 tax deductible lectric Associatlofl ;to hold annual meeting Air. ,Wiiliam H. Cresswell of Aylmer, President of the Ontario Municipal Electric Associatidn (O.M E.A.) will address the an- `ni al rregting of District Six, O.M.E.A. to- day, Wednesday, September 19. The meeting will take place at the Community Hall, Seaforth. Dr, Cresswell's remarks will include corn- ment on the recent Ontario Energy Board hearing into the 1985 bulk power rate pro- posed by Ontario Hydro, the much needed ., transmission facilities as well as the broad spectrum of topics to which the association must interface on behalf of the municipal hydro electric commissions in Ontario and the consumers they serve. Those of your readers who contribute will receive, for every $25 donation, a patient _. identification card showing the name, age and sex of the person to whom they gave donation that will pay for a cataract opera- sight and new life. tion and thus give sight to a destitute blind • I wish your readers a wonderful, person in the Developing World. To give someone the priceless gift of sight simply make out your cheque or money .=, Yours sincerely, order to Operation Eyesight Universal, P.O. W.F. ( Robbie) Robinson, Box 123, Statical "M", Calgary, Alberta, T2P 15410-17A Ave., 2116. A receipt for income tax purposes will White Rock, B.C., be issued right away. V4A 1Y6 Thanksgiving, filled with the joy that only sharing can bring. NEWBORN NEWS Women play elevated rile m in North American culture Dear Editor, In regards to the elevated role that women play in American and Canadian culture: In parts of Europe and the East and mid - East, most women perform very menial tasks. The intellectual aspect of their ability is not developed. In short, they do not play as prominent a role in society as they do here. Individuals who visit our country from other parts of the world, especially men, have a tendency to resent the high regard that Americans and Canadians have for the female population. They are astounded at the progress and recognition that the female HAMILTON Graham and Barb (nee Shelton) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their son Kyle Alexander Charles. Kyle was born at St. Joseph's Hospital, London on September 15, 1984 and weighed 5 lbs. 2 ozs. Kyle is blessed with three grandparents; Charles Shelton, Goderich, Donald and Dorothy Hamilton, Lucknow as well as three great grandparents; Sam and Esther Gibson, Goderich and Sarah Hamilton, Lucknow. CARRUTHERS John and Hollie (nee Gallie) are delighted to announce the birth of Jakob Isaac Taylor. Jake arrived at 5:18 p.m. Saturday, August 18, 1984, at McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, and weighed in at 9 lbs., 3 ozs. He is the first grandchild for an excited Mrs. Irwin (Jean) Carruthers of Goderich, and number seven for proud Mr. and Mrs. John Le Boeuf of Niagara Falls. Gr.eat grandmother is Mrs. Elsie Taylor, Niagara Falls. McGILL Bob and Debra McGill of Sarnia are happy to announce the arrival of Violet Charlene on September 17, 1984, a sister for Jamie Mary. A second granddaughter for Mr. and Mrs. Murray McGill of Goderich and fourth granddaughter for Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sitter, of London. LeBLANC Dennis and Jo -Ann ( nee Clemen,ts )' are very happy to announce the arrival of their first child, a son Adam George born Tuesday, September 11, 1984 at HelMcKen Hospital, Victoria, B.C. Proud grandparents are George and Ann Clements, ( their first grandson), Bayfield, Ont. and M.A. (Bunny) LeBlanc, Goderich, Ont. Dennis, Jo -Ann and Adam reside at Apt. 302 - 1342 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8T 2B4. 1 believe that this is the result of the Chris- tian principles that we have adopted here, and when Christ was here on earth, he had some very good friends among women. After his resurrection, the first person he appeared to was a woman, Mary Magdalene. Man had no part in his miraculous conception. In our culture, they are accepted in law, medicine, and in some denominations, the clergy. For our society to accept the Euro- pean ideas would only retard theirprogress. In professions that require compassion, they seem to excel. Sincerely yours, N. t. maker In addition to the regular business of the meeting, the program will include the presentation of Long Service Awards to area commissioners who have completed a prescribed period. of public service. The commissioner to be recognized for 25 years Service is Arthur R. Hoffer, Elora; and for 15 years service, L. Ray Waller, Stratford. Dr. Jim Peters, Commissioner, Goderich Public Utilities Commission, is President of District Six, O.M.E.A. Vice -Presidents are Harold Bridge, Commissioner, Brussels Public Utilities Commission and Art Ed- munds, Chairman, ' Palmerston Public Utilities Commission. The Ontario Municipal Electric Associa- tion (O.M.E.A.) is the spokesman for more than 320 municipal electric utilities throughout Ontario. L & A SOUTHWEST SATELLITE Sales And Service September Satellite System Special lb' Fiberglass dish (5 yr. Warranty) Polar Mount Digital Readout Motor Drive Astron Receiver 105 Degree L.N.A. Polorotor $2,69500 plus installation •Monthly Leasing Available On All Systems •Home Demonstrations Available •Stainless Steel Also Available (10 year warranty) LARRY FISHER 524-9595 CALL DAY OR NIGHT. Twin City School of Hairstyling Waterloo. Ont. •Hairstyling • Barbering •Ear Piercing •Make-up 55 Erb St. East 886-6305 Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ATTENTION VETERANS Ex -Service Men aid Women and Dependants THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SERVICE BUREAU OFFICER Mr. Harvey S. Percy Provincial Service Officer Windsor, Ontario will be visiting in the area. Anyone wishing Information, advice or assistance, regarding: war disability pensions: treatment for entitled veterans: applications for Benevolent Funds: appeals against adverse original , applications for War Veterans and Widows' Allowance, Is requested to contact the Service Officer or Secretary of the !ocal Branch, whose name appears below, not later than Friday, September 21st, 1984 to arrange an interview. Walter Sheardown B. McArthur 524-9390 Service Officer R.R. 5 Goderich, Ont. N7A 3Y2. 524-7133 CORRECTION NOTICE RE: THE GREAT CANADIAN GARAGE SALE FLYER PAGE 7: Item NO. 5, 48" Wrap-around Unit No. 52-3263-2 and Item No. 8 Fluorescent Tube No. 52- 5122-6. 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