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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-11-16, Page 13• • 1 {I- Goderich Township Reeve Gerry Ginn enthusiastically showed a crowd ui about 50 on Monday night an architectural conception of a proposed township hall to be built within the township. The type of facility to be built with money bequeathed from the Pearl Woon estate is yet undecided by the township council and residents. (News -Record photo) Holmesville News by Blanche Deeves School News Children of the Holmesville School who ride buses have been asked to remember school bus safety and use it. On Friday, November 10, Remembrance Day was held in the gym- nasium. As part of the service, the pupils wore poppies presented to them by the Clinton Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and the children brought their contributions to the school for the poppies. The money raised helps the Legion to carry° out many important duties. On Wednesday, November 1 an election for .student council representatives was held. The election results, were as follows: President, Doug Moffet; vice, president, Kent Feagan; secretary, Heather Cotta BY DAVE SYKES Cottage owners near lot 27, concession 1 in Goderich Township became alarmed when the eroding banks of the Lake Huron shores began receding near their front doors. In fact the shoreline was eroding at an alar- ming rate, as much as five or six- feet in a bad year, and. threatened the Lindsay; treasurer, Barb Forbes. Congratulations to these people and good luck to them in their offices this year. On Friday, November 24 our school will welcome Mr. Ted Harrison, author of the book "Children of the Yukon". Please watch for further details on this event coming soon. Gregory Studios will be taking pictures Wed- nesday, November 22 and on Thursday, November 23 for the alternate Kindergarden class. A package will be sent home with each child, telling parents the price of photographs. This year there are four different choices of the photo packages. The money in the payment envelope is to be brought to the school on the day the pictures are taken and given to the teacher. Anyone not bringing money will not get pic- tures. Money should not be brought to school before November 22. The school will con- tinue with hints produced by Catherine Thomson, Community Nutritionist for the Huron County Health Unit on ways to win over weight, safely and successfully. Help from family and friends and out growing fatness are two ways of doing this. UCW Bazaar On Wednesday, November 8, the UCW of the Holmesville Church held their annual bazaar, the weatherman sure co- operated, in the White Carnation in Holmesville. A good attendance buying different articles. When entering, people • were welcomed by ladies of the UCW, A table was set up with many plants, vegetables, eggs etc. for sale and selling quickly. At the bake table at times it was hard to get close Goderith Tw by Shelley McPhee What would a municipality do if they were given $150,000 to build a township hall? And what would a municipality do if they had just acquired 12 acres of land, at a reasonable cost, to be used for an athletic field and contain the additional facilities? Obviously the first answer would be to construct the requested building on the newly purchased land. However, that solution may not be the simplest or the most desired one amongst the residents in Goderich Township. Earlier this year the Township was given $150,000 through the will of the late Pearl Woon. The will stipulated that the money, initially bequeathed by her husband John Woon, be used to build a township hall in the couple's memory. As well, the township began working on athletic field on the west side of Highway 8 behind the weigh scale station near Holmesville. Last week the township purchased additional land in that area from ,the Lavis family, for a nominal fee, bringing their total acquisition of land along that stretch to 12 acres. Council committed themselves to construct some sort of township hall, somewhere in the township, and last Monday night, Nov. 13 at a public meeting, retiring Reeve Gerry Ginn suggested that the building be con- structed on the 12 acres to make a CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16,1978- PAGG 1,3 recreational complex. Over s0 ponnlr, listened and questioned Reeve Ginn and the council's suggestion. With additional grants frond Wintario and the Ontario ministry of culture and recreation, Reeve Ginn nqted that a $375,000 structure could be built at no cost to the taxpayers. He ,hoped that this building could include a large dance hall that could hold close to 400 people, two smaller meeting rooms, ktchen facilities and change rooms. "If the township keeps growing we'll need a hall in the future," Reeve Ginn ,told the small crowd of township residents. "We have room there for a ball diamond, a soccer field, a recreational building, a children's playground and a picnic area." He suggested that if the site were chosen, the building be constructed at the far east end of the land. Then villagers wouldn't be distracted by late night traffic. 'The late night traffic, Reeve Ginn referred to would be corning from the dances and other events that could be held in the proposed hall. "They don't have a large hall in Goderich ..ori Clinton," Reeve Ginn stated, the closest ones are at Blyth and Hensall. I think that large halls are thriving, but if you're talking about arenas or swimming pools, they're not thriving." He went on "We have a fine facility here in Holmesville (the White Car - tuition) out i nope that a large hall won't interf', with thAm " One resident suggested, "I'd like to see an auditorium closer to the school so they could use it during the day. This school (Holmesville Public) could use a larger auditorium." Another agreed, "This gymnasium is a very poor effort. It was probably built when modern schools were being pioneered." Reeve Ginn replied, "I'd only be too happy to let the kids use the facilities, but if it were adjacent to the school, well, I hate to say it but the refresh- ment zone at dances makes the money and I don't „think the school board would go for that." Former board trustee Bob Elliott confirmed Reeve Ginn's suspicions. However, he pointed out that if the facility were built on school grounds, then the board would maintain it. "To me that sounds better and more economical than the township trying to maintain a $375,000 facility," he strongly voiced. "I think John Woon would roll over in his grave if he knew that we built a $375,000 complex in his name to be saddled by the township," exclaimed Elliott, a friend of the late Mr. Woon. He continued, "Are we going to bring in more people or rob them from other halls. People will only drive so far and I don't think that this place will be so exceptional that we'll get everyone here. Where are these monstrous crowds going to come from? The White enough to see the wares, but not long in selling out. Their Christmas table was made up of candy, candles etc. and were not long in selling out; then there was a large table of crafts, mitts, scarves, hats and aprons. In the tea room at times people had to stand in line for a seat. For $1.25 - sandwiches, relish tray and choice of pie was offered. In the kitchen, ladies were busy making up plates of sandwiches and then had to do the never ending job of doing the dishes, and tidying up at the end of another successful bazaar. Personals On November 4, Brad Duff received his first place trophy for all Ontario at the Ontario rs get heli 10 or more cottages along the shoreline. So to save their shoreline, front yards and cottages they turned to the Goderich Township council for help who in turn directed them to the Maitland Valley Con- servation Authority. Now the MVCA is currently involved in a project in that area six miles south of Goderich, to help negate the rapid rate of erosion. resources manager, explained that such erosion problems are not uncommon along the Lake Huron shoreline but explained that this particular gully was perhaps small enough to be saved. The erosion problem to read this advertisement. Did you miss purchasing your appliance before the tax increase. and better still look at the low ' discount prices that ore in effect at Drysdale's. *on any newt appliance pur- chased from now to December 15, 1978. 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The township agreed to help the cottage owners withthe project providing they paid the municipality's share of the costs and the MVCA was then able to take on the work as an authority project and apply for Ministry of Natural Resources funding. The completed project, the cost of which is estimated at $28,000, will be used as an erosion control demonstration site by the MVCA. B.M. Ross and Associates of Goderich completed an engineering study on the gully which included an assessment of the af- fected watershed area, identification of the nature and scope of the problem and costing of the remedial measures, Once the proper slope grading has been com- pleted at the site the Authority will complete landscaping and seeding. Deslaurier cautioned that not all gullies along the shoreline can be rehabilitated but claimed the Authority would consider similar projects if the benefits ot3t- ;.' weigl ed,the costs, At least for those Goderich Township cottage owners, it beats watehing the shoreline nip at the cottage door. Kart Racing Association banquet in Kitchener. Also he received a plaque for getting four or more medallions for the year. Don Duff father of .Brad also brought home a large trophy to his sur- prise having been picked the Sportsman of the year for all Ontario. This trophy is a real honour to have, also Don was nominated to be on the Board of Directors for Ontario Kart Racing Association which he will play an even bigger part in racing. On the evening of November 11, the Duff's entertained the members and families of the Fanshawe Kart Club from London. At ; that time, Brad received the trophy fog., 2nd, place overall for; the Y,ear.. Holmesville Nno,w has' another new home in the making. Goderich Township WI A successful evening of cards was had at the Holmesville School on Thursday, evening by the Goderich Township WI. The next card party will be held November 23 at Holmesville school at 8:15 pm. Just bring a few sandwiches ladies. Winners of the vening were: ladies' hig, Betty Thompson; men's high, Bruce McClinchey; ladies' low, Susan Bell; men's low, Fran Powell; lone hands, . Edward Deeves with seven tables playing. Personals Residents of Goderich Township wish to offer their congratulations to Walter Mclllwain who received 497 votes; Chester Sturdy with 471; Jake;Reder with '284 and An eroding gully on lot 27 of Concession 1 In Goderich Township threatened several cottages along the shoreline as the banks continued to recede at a steady pace. The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) assisted the cottage owners by installing a large drainage pipe to the lake to handle runoff. (photo by Dave Sykes) EDUCATION FOREMPIOYMENT Conestoga College Certificate Programs ENROL IN OUR HOME STUDY PROGRAM NOW! Study MATHEMATICS and EN- GLISH In the convenience of your own home. For more information visit our Clin- ton Campus, Vanastra Road, Clinton, or telephone 482-3458 between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Conestoga College ofApplied Arts andl`echnology % 've got a lot to share. rl Shirley Hazlitt was re- elected for School Board. Visitors on Sunday with Don and Isobel Harris were Mr. and Mrs. Frank McClinchey. Mr. and Mrs. qilbert Brand spent the Sunday with Mrs. Brand's -sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Paul Holubowski in Beamsville. Church News Worship service was held in Holmesville United Church on Sun- day. Jackie Norman and Lisa Forbes sang a duet, Rev. Oestreicher spoke to the children on the meaning of the church and showing them a wedding picture taken inside the church, before going to their classes. Douglas Yeo and Ernie Lobb received the of- fering. Personals Mr. and .Mrs.. .William. Norman 'spent the weekend in Kitchener with their daughter Shirley. hall Carnation has been able to look after the crowds so far. And it won't be used five nights a. week and even if it were, people wouldn't have enough money to use it the next week." A number of listeners agreed, "We need a meeting place but the people I've talked to say they don't want this big thing and the responsibility." Reeve Ginn said, "Community spirit. and volunteer labor is needed. If Goderich Township wants Something, they'll have to work for it." "If we're going to accept this money we have to put up a decent facility in honor of this couple. You can interpret the request any way you like, we could build a 20 x 20 foot room but that wouldn't do justice to the lady and her husband," he added. "They loves dancing and I guess they'd want a dance hall," one resident who also knew the couple recalled. Still, no decision has been made on the future of the athletic field and the additional land or the proposed building. A feasibility study must be conducted to discover the need for the facility before Wintario grants can be given. Reeve -Elect . Grant Stirling and Reeve Ginn agree that it is doubtful whether township residents will get a vote on the question. "I wouldn't have a plebiscite," ex- plained Reeve Ginn who will be giving up his position as township council head in two weeks, "You've elected people to make your decisions for you." Doyou knowwhat turns people off? You probably think you do. They're mostly the things that turn you off. right? Well, see how right you are. Check the habits below you think will turn people off. n1. Filling up a hot tub instead of taking a shower. n 2. Turning on the floodlights to light up the house all night. n3. Turning up the thermostat. then opening a window. ri 4. Leaving the TV on in one room while you eat dinner in another. n 5. Cooking on an element too big for the pot. ri 6. Brightening up the house at dusk by turning on all the lights. ri 7. Turning the washing machine on to launder just a couple of things. Q 8. Filling the kettle up to make a single cup. if you checked them all, 1 to 8. you're right. Because waste of electricity, like anything everybody really needs. is a bad habit. That makes all the habits above turn-offs. Which is a good reason for all of us to avoid them. electricity turns people off. :This message is brought to you by your Hydro on behalf of people who care' HY0�3 +4 w