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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-04-16, Page 1, �SINGLE . ,am . Z3 YEAR. 10 � � . . THURSDAY,. v.APRIL L7A oi1111o1111{IIIINIIN{Il 1111 1111I{g11111H111pIg{UI111NWMI1{NI111pI11111{11111111111,11111LM IIIIII11111111•IIIIlIn111UIA{II IIIIIIIIIIl11MIIlomII ltllll11f IINNII { NlM(NI{tli1JRtiUNi..., , • N . -...n,. �,:.a.,;3.�;an:nt.,.ww.•..p..:.,a...r,3l.R�.�sii:.�...7caw,fiF�w":;,�,.�:: The Patterson Line boat LAWRENDOC officially opened the shipping season here. last 'Thurs 'Thursday evening.when she steamed into Goderich Harbour and tied. up at 5:30 p.m. The MEAFORD had I0ft harbour Wednesday for Thunder Bay afterw.vintering here. At the right, Captain Ray Chambers of the LAWRENDOC receives a commemorative .pin from Dr. G. F. Mills, mayor, who. also presented:the traditional, top hat and box of cigars. The LAWRENDOC had leftCardinal. Tuesday and met some ice at the Lake Erie end of the seaway and ice for 16 miles off Goderich. The, last four miles was very heavy ice, according to Captain Chambers., The, LAWRENDOC With 4,000„ tons of 'sola -on board from the Sifto mine has now moved on to Thunder Bay. Cardinal is about 100 miles from •Montreal at the east end of Lake Ontario. —staff photos ` IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111t111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111� IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1111111111111111111111111111t111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 � � , budget To discuss youtneeds • atpublic meeting ron —eoa CoTmhme-uQ ricChnie trcreaBioioaids iscuussgions-. people through calli$g a public meetingfor April lThe young people will be • 28 to discuss the needs of young brought' together„, with - the BY WILMA OKE The Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School M Board at its meeting in. the Board Rooms in Seaforth on • Monday night was presented with a tentative budget for 1970 of $2,020,000. Jack Lane, Business Administrator , who 'presented the budget, said this is an increase of 14.9% over last year's budget. He said • Provincial assistance will " be greater ,this' year than it was last year. The budget was discussed *y,�vS, the* Board but full details. 'w` not completed and further study• • is to be made by the members. • • 4 Mr. Lane stated the amount of local taxation wily not be finalized until the finance •- committee is decided 011 the. local mill rate to be -le -vie -d- and teachers' 'Salaries are negotiated. James Morris of � Stratford, �� chairman of the personnel and t council sor the prospect that its use may be legalized. The Resolution -urged that marijuana which is now under the Food and Drug Act remain under this aet: Howard Shantz, • Stratford, chairman of the By-law Committee, •presented the first draft of the by-laws for the Board. Several amendments were made in the first ` part of the draft and the -remaining. by=laws will be studied at another children in an area where ,the Separate School- does not have such facilities and on the integration of, bus services, -were. feasible for separate school` and public " school students. The Huron Board of • Education reported it is "willing to sell Kindergarten space if it is available.. This is being done at the present time at `Wingham, St. .Marys and in Dashwood area to - 'name some. meeting. • John Vintar, Superintendent The Perth Board of Education-. of Education, reported on his will sell Kindergartenspace if enquiries to the Huron Board of available only after the first day Education and to the Perth ' of,school. Board on buying Kindergarten School bussing ; services are schooling for Separate School still not settled. people inthe town with regard parents to discuss the needs . to recreation.- ; further: in The meeting Several interested groupsg 'will he held at town have projects under Robertson Memorial Public considerationfor, youth centres, School on -April 28 with final coffee houses • or programs for • details to be announced next,• young people and the recreation week. ' board feelsthe groups shtuld be brought_ together to work Beans too toward a common goal. . Young people have just h competed a survey.. sent but by Jff : to s't'is the board outlining recreational warts of young people_ and _the o le 'themselves will penthouse' young pep - will be taking part in discussions after the public meeting. "Jeff lost'his penthouse was Board chairman Paul Carroll the remark made by Goderich housewife Catherine Larson • 'meet 'with students before April after surveying thf ,charred ruins elected at this meeting: Captain Ray Chambers, of. the Patterson Line boat LAWRENDOC, received the traditional top hat from Mayor Dr.,G. F. Mills, last Thursday evening as captain of the first boat to enter Goderich Harbour this season. The LAWRENDOC tied,up at 5:3.0 p.m,while council was in session and a special meeting was called for 9 p.m. to make the presentation. From the left are Councillors.Paul Carroll and Reg Jewell, Deputy • Reeve- Walter, Sheardown (partly hidden), Allan MacDonald, harbour master; Captain 'Chamber's, Dr.: Mills, Councillors Dave Gbwer and Frank Waikom, Clerk -Treasurer Sherman Blake and Councillor Ed Giesbrecht.-- staff photo ' 4),. • Alin Illllllllmei lltlllllllamain imam llllllllllllltnue llllllltatm lliliiiiitttitli1lNuti(IH(IIIIUIillllillllullilli(Ullllllllllluamtilllliiittttitattatut11f1i1(III1Hilllllllllll" - National Farmers' Union receives charter, new officers Y1 ;At a 'meeting held •in Brookside School April 9, a National Farmers. Union Local received, its Charter 335 from Vice President Walter Millen. Boundariesdof this Local are Lake Huron to the West; road running East through -::.Ripley, North; South on Highway 4 to Auburn, and from Auburn West to the Lake: and. secretary Ron Price .will: A new slate of officers was 28and establish«the needs of the of T1 -year-old Jeff Fisher's tree President Jack Verhulst: Vice • house. .It, , had -jus been President Bev: McNay: Secretary , f �� ■www - destroyed by a fire thaf Jeff"s Mrs. Allan McDonald: Directorset -mother, Phyllis Fisher, - first Joe Van Osch,. Ron Delbengre, eting diseoroered shortlybefore noon Corm Cook. Lorne Luther, District farmers since its election to office?" he asked. • Not, one g! Wtrio$ put the farmers ethinconomice power ,to work arid help ourselves: The N. F. U. has been accused'of "trying to destroy marketing boards. This is- not true. We need marketing boards, but they must be improved. Research should be done by farmers at the National level." ` Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brien from .,Kent County Local 308 were introduced. - • Mr. Brien spoke briefly on school taxation. Kent County • has done research on this and - found that a farmer earning $4;,000 pays 11.2% of his income in school tax; a " non -farmer earning $6,000- pays .3'%, of his income in school system ,of levying taxes against land and buildings rather than against income," As °Mr. Miller presented the Charter to the new Executive, he said by accepting it they were teIling people in other -parts of Canada.. that they were with' them. This --is a big responsibility. tax. �s- "This is a horse . and buggy • Elect Vernmi . Goderich fire d p Director No 2 aCted as chairman. • salary negotiating ...ctimmittee, found it a very convenient blaze nominations. , Eugene Frayne was in clirge of ' to extinguish since the Fisher resident Goderich TOwn Council called Reeve who also s'uggested the 'rehire Alex Wilkins - who has . residence on Lighthouse Street is , s Mrs. Thos. Gavenlock, Lady reported his committee had met an early meeting. last Thursday proposed position would cause been employed there since 1968. located only haif a block from ,District Director, spoke briefly. with the teachers. salary • .; otherfunctions that were taking all the time. Sheardown objected to the move teet. negotiating committee and they to * enable' members to attend the sun to be in the players' eyes Deputy Reeve Walter the town's fire hall on Waterloo h Id be A fi truck waS at the scene h said "I a • es ecially glad to presented, the 1970 salary • schedule and benefits to the Councillor Paul Carroll as ed .s a g y • of so tball league building a new organization," same night. council to act soon on the done by Council arid and firemen were douSing. the see so many „women present. Board. He said the Efogrd 'will be meeting again on Monday, April- The Vimy Banquet was being matter which 'he said had recommendations for positions blaze before the 'siren had Woman power is important in an ...`„?9, to further. study their . held at the Legion Hall to received the approval of the should be sent to council. • stopped sounding. organization representing family proposal. honour Vimy veterans and the. recreation board last' fall. "I Mayor Dr. G. F. Mills pointed "We cOuld have run our hose farms."' Mr. Morris said_ negotiating annual Young 'Canada Banquet would ask that the matter be out it was a part time pdsition and straight from the garage," Mr. Miller, introduced by Bev procedure is that press releases for the Goderich Lions CIO also referred - to the parks. it hal beeh the policy in' the ,Temarked one fireman, "and McNa id that • t 'ght y, sa jus et will be given by either party w . Id as being he , 4, committee " he said adding he town to allow , coMmittee P saved ourselves the bother of months and nine days ago the N. William Innes of Stratford, . • F. U. was formed. Nine mit of with pre -notice of 72 hours. - A request from the Goderich hoped -council could help the ,,chairmen to hire temporary help starting the truck." Mincir Baseball ASsociation for a league out. The matter was without referring to council. -_- . Jeff and three classmates, Paul . 10 Provinces have now joined chairman' of the propertY and . change. in the • lay'out- of the referred to the recreation board. ' The deputy reeve said it wa,s_ BrIcker, Jimmy Riley and Pete this, big Union, of Farmers across maintenan_ce committee diamond at Agricultural Park Council will view the site. "...ridiculous to, be bringing Erskine, Who art- grade six pupilS reported vandalism at Canada. , . Iminaculate Conception School, We are dealing with was read and- referred to the - Deputy • Reeve Walter ' somebody up from the city, ' at Victoria Public School, had . • .. Stratford, amounting to $696.00 multinational corpOrations - Goderich Recreation and Sheardown suggested the town (London). We ,should be been using the treehouse as Community Centre Board. The consider adding a winners circle protecting the people of beadquarters for a boys' club in molicious damage to doors these ugly monsters with no life, and windows. . no death, no soul,", Mr.. Miller letter stated older boys would.be2 - for the race track if any changes, Coderich," he said. they had just formed. playing in the league this year are tCJ 13e . made at Agricultural * Councillor Carroll stated to Lost in the "penthouSe" blaze said- . "Human beings mean Mr. Innes said wirin. g and one and it was felt better use could Park. his knowledge the hiring of were sorne pillows and blankets amplifier were being installed- at. be had from the facility if the An applitation was received seasonal help had always rested (fornished from Jeff's 'mother's nothing to a Corporation. Just Holy Name School in St. MarYs diamond was repositioned. from Laurie D. 'Marshall for the vvith the chairmen of other linen cupboard, unknown to her think back to the Sugar Beet Industry in Chatham two years Council was not agreed as to operation of Snug Harbour and committees "...arid ' I would -Until the fire). ‘-: „. ago. We canribt expect help from ' lay St. Marys Cable Company for ) the value of the move and,, was referred to the Harbodr expect the same courtesy that is • Cooking and eating utensils, Government, they are the cable television for $173.85. ,There will be no monthly claarge — Committee. Councillor -Paul extenaed to the other as well as four cans of beans, handmaidens of Corporations. - suggested all members take a 'afterwards. , Carroll, chairman . of the cnairmen," he -said. C''). • were also written off the club's -- "What has the Ontario look at the situation. itt d i d uncil lans • He pointed out the committee assets. ' Government - done to help The Board endorse e • Reeve - .resolution of the Council of the _suggested the Jnove would not had already been made for had found Mr. Wilkins verY Cause of the fire was- no circulated throughout Ontario was too close to the season to he felt Mr:Marshall vvould be of Saw no reasoh not to rehire him. A comment, from' Jeff to his ' cities and associatiOns. The start doing anything now "If we benefit to the town with his . The councillor °Suggested Mr. mother afterwards was, "If it re‘olution expresses the ,Concern were going to do anything there experience, the committee had . Marshall might,* of help in the had* Only been the house that of the Chathain council on tli ' it should be done in the fall right discussed the position of dock . same area aS additional help had binned down Mom. I could , increasing use of marijuana and after the season Oases," said the. master earlier and agreed to which is usually needed. have slept in the tree house." City' of Chatham which is being improVe things and said he felt it -personnel at the MUina and while satisfactory," in the past, and immediately know.n., A spec= salute to the homeowners A special "SALUTE" to the homemakers of the Signal -Star trading area! Your taste in homemaking would make any community proud! The town and farm homes in the Signal -Star trading area, would naturally depict the prosperity that the Signal -Star area enjoys. 4 ' Signal -Star trading area homes will always stand as a'challenge to other communities! You; Mr. and Mrs. Homemaker, are indeed to be 'congratulated 'for, the way you keep adding to your home's comfort and beauty. , Some of you, fortunate enbugh to have ready cash to keep your homes the way you want them! Others have to'ozelate their homes within a budget. But whether you run your home on a bulget; Or, with unlimited capital, you cati have the tlpe of home you desire! Thp local finanCial institutions cat „and mill finance most types of home constrUctiOn, or improvement. ' leyou feel your home is not' up to par, and in need of repairs, or inc,deitizatjon; consult any local contrador, or building material - firm, interior decpKator,. paint store, furniture appliance dealer!, Tell . them your wisices and you'll be supplied with the .latest .material, dependable labour, and best possible servide -- and all at a priee to fit your budget. . You, as atoinetriaker,,should take advantage of these wonderful, opportunities` While your Nation is at peace, and enjoying an all-time NOW iS thellifile to build that extla roOrh; sun porch; bath; new kitchen; patio; or nstall dentral heating, or air-conditioning. . The Signal -Star trading area merchants'are proud of the part they - have had in making your homes more enjoyable.'Therefofe, it is with great pleasure, that they honour you this week, with "GREATER GODERICH DAYS." Check the "GREATER GCT-DERICH DAYS" as advertised in this edition of the Signal -Star_ and shop the store displaying , the "GREATER G'ODERICH DAYS" posters; for Special Bargains,'Ou can't afford to miss! , Aberhart's Garage; Argyle Marine & Small Engines; A & P; Arthur Bros, Fuel; Apple Patk; Bannister Motors; •Baird Motors; Beauty Lounge; Blackstone Furniture; Breckenridge Hardware; Blue's' Superinarket; Conklin LumberCerystal Lake Mobile Homes; Coach House Travel Service; Culbert's Bakery; Club Grill; Campbell's; Don Hoist Real Estate; -Dunlop Pharmacy; Edward Fuels; „Ernie's Hairstyling; Fashion Shoppe; French Dry Cleaners',' Fincher's Smoke 8z Gift Shop; Gord's Sports; Goderich Motors; Goderich °Building Centre; Goderich P.U.C.; Graf's Fina; Gerrard,'s; Garland's; Goderith Discount, Centre; Goderich Restaurant; Hibberesi Hoffem`eyer -Plumbing Heating; Henderson's Book Store; Hat Shop; John Je'ffery & Son;Jew'ell Brothers Appliances; Kentucky Fried Chicken Take Home Store Lionel's- Suhoco; Lodge Furniture; W. J. Mills . Motors; Mill End Store; McArthur & Reilly; M -W . Motors; N, T. Ormatidy -Jpwellers, O'Brien's Market; B. 11. Robinson; Rawson Style . Shot); Rieck Pharrna,cy; Rivett Radio & TV; Ross Shoe Shop; 'Sproule Shoes; SchAefees Ladles Vear.f. South .End_BodY..Shop; Sky Ranch; Singer Co.; t hore Gifts; Schaefer's interiors;"`Vorgell 'Bros..; The Goderich Industrial Softball League held its annual meeting on Sunday, April 12 at Goderich Memorial Arena with Vern Smith elected president for the coming - season. Don McWhinney is vicP president, Bill Kirkey treasurer, Sandy Profit, secretary and Doug -Sanderson. publicity director. . The Ontario Hospital team will .not be entered in tile league this year and will be replaCed by a team from Benmiller. Other teams are -Goderich Building Centre, Gord's Sports, Dominion Road Machinery Company and Sandy's Clippers. -Directors representing teams will be Gord CraWford for Gord s Sports; Bill Martin for Goderich Building Centre; Clare Hannan for Benmiller; Jim McWhinneY- for Dominion Roads and Stan Profit for Sandy's Clippers. The league will continue with the Industrila) League Annual Softball tournament, held last year for the first time, and will also kick off the season with special games slated for the May 24 weekend. These games will tie in with plans of the Groderich Kinsmen Club to hold a giant firework display at' Agricultural' Goderich Building Centre has offered to = replace, the existing scoreboard with a new infield unit, providing permission . is obtained from town council. •The large board would be placed' where it can be seen clearly from the stands and will be available for use by min& leagues if • • the annual Vimy banquet of the *Royal Canadian Legion branch 109 was held Thursday Mitlifig at the legion hall with manY veterans in attendance. Some of ,the special guests present were, frirrO branch 309 Lucknow; George Low, membership chairman, brantIV109-and"George from branch 307, Gorrip. -,staff photo -