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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-02-01, Page 4MAGE 4 ;-GODERI.CM SIGNtAL-STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1 , 1979 ♦CNA Godench`� SIGNAL—STAR The County Town Newspaper of Huron Founded In 1605 and published every Thursday at Goderich, Ontario. Member of the CWNA and OWNA. Advertising rates on request. Subscriptions payable In advance '10.50 In Canada. '33.00 to U.S.A., '33.00 to all other countries. single copies 75'. Display advertising rates ovalloblo on request. Please ash for Rate Cord No. 6 °Hectivo Oct. 1,•1976. Second class mall Registration Number 0716. Advort.0sin , Is accepted on. tho condition that in tho ®vont of typographical error, the advertising space occupied by theerroneous Item together with reasonable allowance for signature. will not bo charged for but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for et the applicable rote:. „n ,.the event of a typographical error advertising goods or services at a wrong price, goods or service may not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer to sell, and may be withdrawn at any time. The Slgnal•Star is not responsible for the loss or damage of unsolicited manuscripts or photos. Business and Editorial Office TELEPHONE 524-8331 area code 519 Published' by Signal -Star Publishing Ltd. ROBERT G. SHRIER — president and publisher SHIRLEY J. KELLER — editor DONALD M. HUBICK - advertising manager Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 220, Industrial Park, Goderich Second class mail registration number — 0716 Kids at the e This year, 1979, has been designated The ar of the Child. 'It is a'whole 12 months set aside to raw attention to the childreyn of the globe ... the little people who will one day become the big people an,d the decision makers in the world. In this part of the world children°are for the most part well cared for, yet there are exceptions. There are cases - and everyone knows one or two such examples - where children are just not getting the kind of love and understanding they deserve:: It is sad when it happens. It is often something that is difficult to change. When one looks around Goderich and area though, there are hundreds and hundreds of children who are happy, bright, enthusiastic youngsters. They are eager to learn, anxious to be part of things, excited about life and what it holds for them. And it is up to this community to feed that hunger• for knowledge, to do everything possible to maintain that eagertness' and excitement throughout a lifetime. Goderich and the municipalities surrounding -Goderich might take a lesson from the Town of Exeter during • The Year of the Child, In that southern Huron community, the council -has m? decreed one day when the children will run things. One child will become mayor for a day, another will be the reeve, another the deputy -reeve, another the police chief, another the firerchief. In Goderich it is easy to imagine other possibilities - a child as recreation director,as bylaw enforcement office, as town clerk,as com- missioner of works, as building inspector. There could be a child as airport co-ordinator for the day, another as PUC manager.The list of possibilities is endless. The community might also like to get involved. There could be a child at the helm of each of the schools for a day; a child in charge at each of the ' industries for one day; a child managing a bank; a child as a judge:a child as chief librarian. There could even be a child in the editor's„chair at The Signal -Star. Think what a learning experience it would be for the children involved. And think of the enthusiasm that ,could, be generated among the children of Goderich and area if this sort of a program was undertaken. ' Maybe it is worth some serious thought.-SJK Good work (play ?) There's more than one way `to skin a cat as the saying goes, but in this part of the world, one of the best ways. to raise funds is through some kind of an "a-thon" Just recently in the ,Gode.r-ich.area, there was a ski-a-thon, a snowmobile-a-thon and a skating niar-a-thon. All together $12,000 or $13,000 was raised fora variety of worthwhile projects. ' It's really a painless, fun -filled way to make money, most organizers will agree. It takes work to organize the events, of course, and it takes work to make them operate smoothly once they are un- derway. But the rewards are almost always good and you have the added bonus of dealing with happy, willing donors who are involved for the enjoyment more than anything else. The Benmiller Foresters raised between $6,000 and $7,000 for cancer with their annual snowmobile - a -thou. With cancer being one of the nation's most troublesome diseases and Foresters being one of the area's most productive service organizations, it is an ideal situation when Foresters put their shoulder to the wheel on behalf of cancer. Everybody benefits. The Kinsmen Club of Goderich had their annual ski-a-thon two weeks ago and -raised an estimated 3,000 for cystic fibrosis, the club's national special cause. Unlike cancer, cystic fibrosis isn't such a • high-ranking crippler and hasn't become so widely known as a scourge to be -eliminated. In that sense, perhaps, it doesn't command the dramatic response. But cystic fibrosis is a disease which attacks more and °more Canadians each year - usually children - and through the Kinsmen Clubs of Canada the likelihood of control and maybe even a cure is closer and closer. The dance near a-thon. at the high school was sponsored by the students' council two weeks ago and was held to raise funds for the three foster children supported by the GDCI student body. Close to $3,000 was realized for that purpose - more than enough - and the additional money will be used for other student council projects. Citizens from all over Goderich and district extend their congratulations to these three groups of energetic and innovative people who saw the 'needs of other people and set out to do something to help. As well, it is a gi;,ant thankyou .to all the generous' folks who donated to these three causes - either by participating in the events or by spon- soring others who did. Community co-operation of this nature can't be beaten. It deserves commendation and supptrt. It is one of the best way to get things done, too, or so it seems. -SJK Snowmobiles can kill Twenty passengers were included in the 107 . deaths known to have involved snowmobiles during the winter of 1976-77. This is why the Canada Safety Council, through Canada's news media wants to reach out with some "stay alive" tips for all who plan to ride a snowmobile, either as driver or as passenger. A snowmobile is as safe as the person who operates it -and consequently, many safety tips are really, of the common sense variety that apply equally to all kinds of vehicles. There is a responsibility not just to oneself, but also to passengers, pedestrians, cross-country skiers, and animals. Here's the Council's basic snowmobile advice:- . - Know the rules and regulations of snowmobiling- • in the area involved. - Ensure that every potential rider -especially beginners or youngsters -is familiar - with the vehicle's operation. - If a young person is to be in control, first, is it legal for him -her to do so? Then, does' the young person understand control of the machine and behave well in positions of responsibility. - Start and stop smoothly. Keep a moderate speed and slow down over rough surfaces. - Warn passengers of dangers ahead - e.g. low branches. Avoid broken terrain, and if passenger is young, check riding posture frequently, - Passengers: Hold handles, keep feet on running hoards, and obey drivers instructions. - A note for all: do not ride a snowmobile after drinking. Drinkingand snowmobiling DO NOT MIX. - Fence sitting Health care Dear Editor; I wonder if- we, the public, appreciate the efforts of Dr. Hollingworth, Dr. Conlon and others in keeping us -informed of the dangerous situation that we are allowing to happen through our apathy. Next to housing and land, in my opinion, health care is third in line. Our Government is so concerned with the luxuries of our society, By Dave Sykes DEAR EDITOR they tend to neglect our necessities. These Doctors, with no political or`peY•sonal axe to grind, are doing their best to keep us informed about what is happening to us . Our Government has made a great to-do about Horne Care , as a' sub- stitute for hospital care. While we• are hale and hearty, we tend to forget that we -may not be so tomorrow. Have you any idea what Horne Care entails. I have prepared a check list„ of minimum requirements. Perhaps you should check it out and -see if you are ready to assume these responsibilities. A person or persons to be in the home 24 hours a day ; 2. A room where the patient can be quiet (also to contain sick room smells which.can pervad the home); 3. A doctor who will make house calls anytime during the day or night;f. An adequate supply o \extra sheets, pillow casgs, blankets and towels etc. and laundry facilities close by; 5. Bedpan, kidney basin, wash basin and of course a bathroom near at hand;' 6. Pads for the 75 YEARS AGO The association game on Friday. evening bet- ween the Aberdeens of London and the Goderich. seven attracted the largest audience that ever appeared in the West Street rink at a hockey match. The annual show of the Huron Poultry and Pet Stock Association opened on Tuesday and will close this evening. The con- ditions prevailing were not favorable, the extra cold sped, and the blockade of roads and railroads being much against the exhibition. The oldest inhabitant declares that not for 30 ,years have there been two such consecutively comfort of the patient and protection for you; and 7. night clothing for many changes. This is a list ... of minimum requirements. If oxygen or other things ar.ef'required,. then these too must be supplied. There • is also a great financial burden on the family - as well. So with all the love and goodwill in the world, most of us cannot assume these responsibilities. Think it over - then write to your member of Parliament and do it now - to leave it to tomorrow is a form of apathy and may he too late. Edith A Craven, Goderich, In jeopardy Dear Editor, I cannot let it go by without commenting on the news in your paper last week about hospitals being closed and more hospital beds reduced in number, and more people out of work. Worse than that, the health of the country is put in jeopardy. It happened last year, Turn to page 5 e LOOKING BACK cold and snowy months as December and January just past. Mercantile' affairs and railroad traffic never were so disorganized in Godedrich as during the past five years. Thomas Huckstep is the happy recipient of a letter from the Military authorities in the old land, conveying the flews that his pension had been doubled. " The Star congratulates the grand old old soldier. • 25 YEARS AGO No skating school will be held • in Goderichthis year, it was decidedat a meeting of the Goderich Recreation • and Arena Council on Tuesday night. Frank Skelton was named as a new member of Goderich Town Council by acclamation as a result . of last Thursday night's nomination meeting. .More than half of the 2,0.00 logs have been used so far in the pile driving operations at the Goderich harbor for the foundation of the 24 new grain bins to be built. First in a series of radio broadcasts was started last Thursday night over CKNX. by the Goderich Junior Chamber of Commerce designed to inform the public• of the civic improvement projects of the group. The oldest established 'newspaper in the Western Ontario peninsula and one of about a dozen of the oldest papers in the entire province, the Signal -Star (continuing the - pioneer "Huron Signal") is entering upon its 107th year of con- tinuous publication. On February 4, 1848, the first issue of the Huron Signal made its appearance' 5YEARSAGO Poor market conditions in the U.S. automotive industry have forced 'Dearborn Steel Tubing to lay doff 14 more workers, bringing the total to 20.' Residents of Church Street who have been experiencing some problems due to heavy traffic on that short thoroughfare, -will have relief • shortly when parking will be permitted only on the east side of the street. The annual report of the Huron County Social Services Administrator J.A. MacKinnon • noted that 1974 could . be the most expensive year to date because of the various lay-offs in the county coupled with the lack of job vacancies. Rusty Ormandy will be leaving soon to compete in the 'Canadian Cham- pionship Figure Skating competition as part of the Western Section team. Over 100 skaters took part in this year's skate - a -thou at the Godericl5- arena raising an estimated $1,800 for the Goderich, Figure Skating Club. DEAR REALE BY SHIRLEY J.KELLER Had a call just recently at the Signal=' Star complaining once. again about the quality of cable television in Goderich and area. This seems to be a kind of annual problem and one that has no real solution .,., unless of course, one simply decides to be tolerant and patient. - A talk with the people at the cable television company will reveal that the signal that is received is the signal -that is transmitted. If the signal is weak - and sometimes at this time of year when there are so many weather disturbances in so many parts of the •cogntry the signal can be extra- ordinarily undependable - the signal received in your home is also weak. When you sit down and think about it,it is only common sense. And yet, it is upsetting to be paying a price for cable .service and thenfind that viewing is interrupted by snowy signals and static -ridden stations. But it has been rx x'rience • r MnY I alit in our house we are avid television watchers ... that, certain time: of the year are worse than others. For the most part, television reception via cable is good. Whenever this topic of poor cable quality comes up, I am always reminded .of those early days when television was a luxury item and television reception was a very 'ify" kind of thing. For years I watched my favorite programs through snow, vertical lines, horizontal meanderings, comings and goings and just plain fade-outs. - My father loved the wrestling matches, I remember, and so he was always ready to spring for the very hest television antenna on the market. And invariably, our television reception was poorer much, much poorer (or so our neighbors would have us believe)._ than in the house down the road where Theyhad a wire coat (ranger stock on top of a yard slick on thl' I (Minot \ 1 nr'er quite understood that.; fr And .I remember something else about those early television days. I remember the absolute uncertainty about it. One simply cotfld not say,"I am going to watch Leave It To Beaver tonight." One could only indicate it was your hope to watch the program. It all depended on the air waves and maybe a little bit on the state of the resistors within the television itself. And I can also remember that things really didn't change much when we came to Goderich to live. We had a better aerial here than at any other place we'd ever lived before (if price is any indicator of worth) and yet television reception was the pits. -I- -F- + And then cable came along.What a blessed relief for this viewer. Oh I've heard all the arguments. It is expensive for the quality of television you receive. It is 'annoying When your color conies and goes like a phantom. It is maddening wilt .now clogs your :screen light l:; rll lidlc of a rescue by your two favorite paramedics. It is just plain ridiculous to get, another hookup for FM when the music fades in and out with more regularity than on your cheap plastic AM radio. But for this viewer at least, cable television has revolutionized my life. And as far as I'm concerned, it is worth every penny we pay to the cable television company to be able to organize my schedule and depend that when I want to watch Jack Lord catch• the con artist on "the big island" I'm going to he able to watch it. Unless there is a power failure reported to the PUC; •a circuit shorted in my television or a network special that pre:cmpts my Hawaii -idols, I'M going to be able to see a.11 the -Five 0 action right there in my own livingroom. Maybe my wants are simple. Could he I'm easily satisfied. Or perhaps I can still remember when it wasn't so good ..• and f'm thankful for the modern technology we have, even if it isn't perfection every moment of every dny.- p