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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-02-05, Page 6o 6 1 NAL STAT , r1MRS»AY, i~1 YY5,197Q r (0014lnned from,. page. 1) :they if' there is• no i.ndt riat develQpinent they have no, Chance' inytheleown town and llav - to• move away ° and that is a tragedy, • "Fortunately, Goderich already has a good strong industrial base, brings :inwealth through. industry and tourism has some diversification to help level out the peaksand valleys of nonnic cycles-,- and can -some-opportunity .to. heryorng .People, But only you can ;aswwer .the question , gave, we -enc;u ?k.~ .,,,,, .' e . we2- going ahead or.sfidfng back?''d,:R„ 'Are we taking' advantage of all • the opportunities of these affluent years?' .Obviously, most ,oryou don't thinly" so or you wouldn't ;have formed a strong industrial, commission, for which 1 applaud you and wish you well: "It . seems to me that it is important that your present industries feel that they, are appreciated for being what they 'are which. is wealthprodueing, job and income producing corporate citizens which -are helping .to. make' a better place t6 live in, You might call them cash CQWS, and. you don't -,want Ito have a dry cow, "It seems to me ; • that Goderich,, like Stratford, can afford to be selective in choosing and inviting indUstries into your community. There are prpbably lots of pepple .that most of us + ntruol serious attempt at • industrial"• expansion is relatively recent, icerw ire The chances for some solid ;aid. stimulating growth would appear., to be' excellent, Yotn have an outstanding product — thektown of Goderich . to sella Yo obvio ,sly. have a W strong industrial commission to do the necessary job." tenders don't want to invite into our own haffeTalld I,.tlink that we - sh id' f t th t b t our . ;.. ee a - way: - -a .Ater inviting rdustry. into our . community„„ Cone rather blunt, but effective way, is toask them straight out =-' 'Are you going, to make .a contribution to this community or do you just want to take from it?' if it's the sort, 'of industry you want, they will. respect,, ,your for your 'frankness and quickly point out that they intend 'to be good indust 'al ' citizen. If they're. not th so t you want', you may scare m away, but maybe that would be 'too ,.,,.,,„..1.3.2 . . f * seems. to me that Goderidh is in ,a very happy position. I. gather that your We Did The -DS CW1‘11C1 W That's Our Business As A Goderich Business We Were Happy To Have Played A Part!A Tenders will be called shortly ',for resurfacil g'*f No. 4 Highway 'from Clinton to Kippen, the ' H o nOur•able Chakrles ,MaCNaughton announced today, This, contract, 'expected to be completed by fall, will virtually complete reconstruction of. No, 4 . from Clinton to ,London, the. Huron MPP stated. • The project involves 9.3 miles from Clinton south and includes substantial intersection improvements at Brucefield and at Canadian Forces $ase: Clinton,, • Yes, landscaping is: our business. We did this job and we will be happy to do yours if, its _ landscaping you require. : ART'S LANDSCAPING w NURSERY 166 Bennett St. 524-9126' . Member -of Ontario Nuhery Trades `Association - By a recorded 64 vote,. oderich_ •• Town Council last. Thursday approved hiring, an animal control officer at a" cost • of $159 per "month .Kerr•Eoyce will also be supplied with a vehicle, a 'uniforn • .anc4 A, the - equipment necessary to perform, his duties. Voting. in favor, ".of hiring Boyce were Conncill irs 'aul ; Carroll? Ed. Gcisbrecht, Deb. Shewfel`t `. and Frank • Walkam, Reeve. Harry Worsell and -Mayor • Dr Frank Mills. Those against were Councillors ..have ' Gower and Reg �`ewell and • D.eputy-Reeve. Walter, Sheardown. • '- ' Frank Walkom presented ,the. motion to hire Boyce. He said there were 45.Q dogs in town, and that' last year Boyce collected almost $2,000 in dog taxes. He said it had been estimated that it would—cost about $3,000 annually St. Mary's openin (Continued from page 1) parents • or teachers doing something it will be, hard for them to be convinced that they should not do it. "It is no longer, a case of telling children to 'do as I say, not as . I do' " he pointed out. "In spite of improved programs, children will still learn as much from what they see as '-from what they are told," -he said. He suggested a' greater degree of self disciplinbTe built "'into daily liyes if children are to benefit to the maximum from it. The Hon:" Mr. Davis also urged parents to take more - interest in, their children. He said .children today 'still need to be able to go home and find help just -as much as they .did in the past. "They still "need affection and encouragement and . it is up to us.to supply -it." He'stat,ed learning shotild,be a pleasant experience; it shoiild_be exciting. In conclusion he said people -should have faith --in the -youth _today who • he described as "`...very able, constructive young people, who will do a better job of • running this society than we have." , The new addition, built- at a . cost of $290,000 :houses . five classrooms including a revolutionary non -graded • open area; gymnasium; library resource ,centre;- teachers' seminar room; custodian's room; health room and change rooms. • The audience—Was entertained by . the children of the school .choir under the -direction of Mrs. Barbara Moerbeek. The ribbon cutting ceremony took an unexpected twist, when five year old Theresa Osborn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Osborn handed " the . Hon. Mr. Davis the scissors for the ceremony. Mr. Davis invited' the kindergarten -student to join hien in the ceremony and presented her with 'a piece of the ribbon as a momenta of the occasion.' • Assisting in the ceremony was board chalrmary. Keith Culliton and firmer chairman Vincent Young. A tour of the' new facility followed and refreshments were served by the ladies of the Catholic Women s League. Father Moynahan blessed ,the spew addition. The school choir entertained .:. • 9, A with 'Ed Stiles assisting pp pimp 4,1 ew Educational Buildings Make A Better Atmosphere ForLearning ALL GODERICH SCHOOLS HAVE BEEN BUILTTO LAST BY MONTEITH :•ii•M•c-GRATH Monteith-Mc.,3rath•,are proud, of the fact that they have built and expanded all of the new schools in •Goderich. The opening held on Monday night graphicalI ' illustrates the excellent atmosphere in which 'our children learn • today. All of the Goderich schools built by our firm are quality c structed and le ie c lildren of the chil.dr . .a ending these sc ool.sjtooay•. , will hon t j �� ttj� ` ,�. ��, ,. I ' S1 ortunit to t,h.ank 'the Se a'rate School 'Board for th6 } We i s gip' Y I • opportunity to handle this project for the'rih and td co=ngrattut to herrr on,this progressive step/forward. , - if you have a building project in the future of your firm vve—W uid be pleased p, to discuss it with you. Many Goderich buildings attest to the craftsmanship that is synonymous with Moriteiith-iVlcGrath. ° 1