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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-12-03, Page 11 4 w • I. ra. 70 S NGLE a c fir► 1123M. YEAR 49v # ' - Qv • �° I I IIII 11 1 111111! 1 I t It II! II I!! III I III I IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIII! IIIIIII{Iltlllllll H ghlltl 1111 Hgll Ittllllllllll3tll{111NNllgdlill��linglt!! .. ' 1 IItII111111HIlIlll IIIIIIIIII IIIQIIIIIII I Qtl1IINIlIINNINIU1NlIN IIII , IIIIlalgllllllllllall 1.1 ._ IINIIIIIIIIINlI{I{VIII,lllllllllllllp11111A1111111Up1 IIII LIII It pull II (IIII .If IIII 1 I I II IL . IIL i . 1.1.1. I! � 41 .. � , 1111.. _ NI{H{IINIIIHIIIIIINIIIIIIN.IiM11111aIIN,t _1111. . _ . I , ... I I ( _, .. 1 ., � Members of Goderich Town Council and some of the road crew Meriam, Roy Jewell, J. Chambers, Deb, Shewfelt, Reeve Harry toured Dominion Roads •'Machinery Company Ltd. last Worsell, Frank Walkom, Mayor Dr. Frank Mills and Bruce Sully. Wednesday. From the left are Ed Giesbrecht, Dave Gower, Stan (staff photo) Industrial Commission .shoys progres at industrial park BY DR. G. F. MILLS MAYOR The accomplishments of the Industrial Commission in the last two years are of great importance to the Town, and in order that our residents may be kept informed, I feel the following statement will clarify the commission activities during this period of time. f. The Industrial Park: The park is now serviced, and has a land value of $1,500 per acre with a potential value in total of $200,000 which is considerably more than the purchase price of $40,000., The Industrial Commission from its budget has instituted purchase ' proceedings for a 100 foot road allowance from Huron. Road (Hwy. 8) and for a 66 foot rail allowance from the nearby railroad. This then gives us an' Industrial Park with access from two main highways, and with rail connection, serviced land, and basic roads installed thereby making it a very desirable location. What has' the Town realized from the Park? We have sold -land to our newest industry, Linton and Hirst of England for $5,000 for their plant with proposed employrient of approximately 80 people with a tax return to the town of probably $10,000 per year, and added injection into our municipal economy. of the New agr. assistant succeeds Garry Howes D. S. Pullen, Agricultural Representative for Huron County announced this week that Leonard MacGregor was recently appointed to succeed Garry Howes as Extension Assistant for Huron County. Garry has returned to Eastern Ontario tofarm with his father in Glengarry County. Leonard received his primary and secondary school education in Smiths Falls, Ontario. After he completed his Grade 13, he went- on to Kemptville College of Agricultural Technology and graduated in 1969. Mr. MacGregor is a native of Grenville County where he was active inseveral '4-H Calf and Swine Clubs. His father ow -ns a hundred acre farm which combines dairy cattle and swine raising. Leonard is interested in working with people and is looking forward to his work with 4-H members and leaders, as well as with various farm management activities in Huron. Both he and his wife, Aileen, are interested - in meeting people from Huron County. income from employment of up to $400,000 annually. . _ This one industry with its effect on the economy is certainly worth every bit of investment in out industrial development program in the last two years. There are certainly other progressive companies who are very interested in Goderich because we have shown our. interest in industry by provision of this well planned serviced industrial park. 2. Promotion of local industry: The Industrial Commission,. because of its interest in local and new industry, had the foresight to have this town placed on the Ontario Government's Equalized Industrial Opportunity program, and because of this grants in the form of forgiveable loans have' been received by Dominion Road Machinery Company for $140,000 and by Linton and Hirst (England) $240,000. These loans are low interest and completely forgiveable at the end of five years. The loan to Dominion Roads represented the building of their large addition for transmissions. The, increased size of their plant and production increased their employment to 450 from 350 and the increase in employees by 100 new jobs represents another $750,000 payroll injected into the economy of Goderich plus added taxation to the town of $6,000 from the expansion. None of this would have happened without an active, thinking, progressive Industrial , The lights of Christmas went On in the Square Tuesday evening in preparation for the visit of the jolly okl chap from up North. PUC workers erected the decorations on poles around the Square on Monday. Prom the left are Harvey Munro, Evert Middel and Mel Jacobs. Staff Photo ppoint clerk trea for town of Goderich mayor Dr. G. F. Mills this week announced the appointment of J. Harold Walls A.M.C.T. to the . post of clerk -treasurer for the town. of Goderich. The' appointment becomes effective January 1, 1971. , Mr. Walls way born in London, Ontario,, on June 3, 1931, • and ' was educated at Ilderton and London. He was employed by Canadian National Railways from 1949 to 1963 as a telegraph operator, station agent and as relief train dispatcher. He studied traffic management and received his diploma in 1962. Mr. Walls served with the Commission and Industrial Development program. 3. The Goderich 'Town Promotion' office: This office, well located on The Square, is staffed bya secretary, Mrs. P. Mansell, and a director, Mr. C. H. Meier. ,The office contains all the current information on Goderich for any promotional purpose, either industrial or tourist, and is a ready source of quickly available information (in detail) of any part of our Town. This office is very Aecessary to. show pfros°ective industrialists that we are an organized community with., interest in new and expanding industry. The office serves as the focal point for both the Industrial and Tourist Commissions, and works for both, as well as acting as a liaison point for other town activities. Mr. Meier iskept continuously busy dealjng with prospective industrialists or their representatives and supplying them with the many, many items of detailed information pertinent to 'their particular company. I have received compliments from these people as well as the Ontario • Government representatives- in Tc4onto, on the efficiency and activity of this office, and the excellent way in which it represents our town, and fulfils the long -needed establishment, of such an office in Goderich. Cancer Society hears Exeter doctor He entered the ,field of municipal government in the village of Newbury on a part-time basis while serving there as station agent from 1957 to 1964. While there he served on the Newb Volunteer Fire Department and treasurer of the Newbury branch Goderich of the Canadian Bible Society. He has been active: in social organizations and is a past noble grand of I.O.O.F. Lodge,a Master Mason, Masonic Order AF and AM; a past executive member of the Royal Canadian Legion and a former coach of minor hockey teams. Huron kindergarten policy rescinded - still vague. At Monday evening's meeting' likethis to exist," stated of the Huron County Board of Vice -Chairman Bob Elliott who Education in Clinton, board___naoved-an_amendmen-t---to-Moir's Exeter Branch hosted the recent meeting of Huron Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society held at South Huron Hospital, with -Branch President, Robert Luxton, extending a welcome. Mrs. M. W. Durst conducted the business period. She announced that the society had received a bequest.`o( $4,130.00 from an estate in the county. Service to Patients . reports from the various branches pointed up the worthwhile work being carried on by many volunteers.,, The president reported briefly on the dinner meeting in Walkerton, attended by some local members, mentioning the very outstanding speaker, Dr. M. Jorgensen who' spoke on "Our Addicted Society". Arrangements were made for the bus trip taking members to the Regional Conference in Brantford. r Don Jolly introduced Dr. D. A. Ecker, who spoke on the "Use of Drugs"., He enlarged on many A gjtimate, uses in the various branches of medicine, and talked on the widespread abuse of drugs by people who need a crutch and don't want to face reality. Thanks for his timely and very interesting address • was tendered to Dr. Ecker by James Doig. J. HAROLD WALLS militia in the 100 Battery Militia at Listowel while serving as station agent at Ethel, Ontario. Huron MOH leavin,g p�st in February The Huron -County Board of Health announces with regret the resignation of Dr. G. P. A. Evans as Medical Officer of Health effective February 28-, 1971. Dr. Evans has accepted the post of Medical Officer of Health for the Waterloo County District Health Unit. Dr. Evans has been Medical Officer of Health for Hiir n County since arriving from England with his family in 1966. Former hotel owner dies in hospital., Frank J. Curry, the former owner of the Bedford Hotel, died suddenly Tuesday, December 1, at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. He was 72. Mr. Curry owned the Bedford Hotel- on the Square from 1938 until this year. Survivors include his wife, .the former Auleen -Litt; one son, Edward, Sarnia; three daughters, Mrs. Bruno (Mary) Lapaine and Joan, both' of , Goderich; and Mrs. William (Frances) Hilton, Thornhill. Funeral service will be at the McCallum Funeral (Home at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) with interment in Maitland Cemetery. The family has requested that donations to the Ontario Heart Foundation and the Red Cross would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Minor hockey supporters 0 elect slate members rescinded their former emotion regarding kindergarten classes throughout the county - and failed to reach agreement on -a new policy when four new motions were made and defeated. • The former motion which had been accepted by the board was to have a uniform policy on kindergarten classes throughout Huron — that starting January 1, 1971, in schools where transportation is a factor, .kindergarten classes would be held all -day every other day basis. The only exception to this motion was the McKillop schools who would have continued with their- present system until the Seaforth school addition was opened .or September 1, 1971, whichever came first. The subject was re -opened at Monday's meeting following three-day notice by James D. Taylor, Hensall. John Broadfoot was the only member • of the board opposed to re -opening the subject. , Taylor then made the first motion — that beginning this fall inschools where transportation is a factor, kindergarten be held on half day every day system. from September 1 to December 31 with the parents providing the noon -hour transportation and on a full-day every other.. day basis from January 1 to the end of June with the board providing transportation. There, was no seconder for this motion. Gordon Moir then moved that the system for kindergarten classes in Huron County remain unchanged from the present system where, by the director's admission, almost every -conceivable method of operating k i n de rgarten is presently employed in the county schools. "I can't See why the board would allow a slipshod situation The Minor Hockey Supporters Club held a meeting, at the arena, Tuesday, November 24, for the election of officers. Due . to a very small attendance the executive from' last year were reinstated for the 70-71 season. They are as follows: president, Tom Thompson; treasurer, Bill Asher; secretary, Sandra Kisch; directors, Marsha Birch, Gerry Pitre, Evelyn Boyce, Dorothy Atfield and Emile Crewe. motion. Elliott moved that where 75 percent of the parents petition the principal by May 31 in any school year, and ''where the principal agrees, kindergarten classes may be held on a half-day every .day basis with the board providing the transportation at noon -hour for, .the children involved. (See Pape TOO Will arrive Saturday He was appointed clerk -treasurer of the town of Essex in January, 1964.. Mr. Walls is a graduate-pf the municipal course .fo,.M,G.T. from Queen's' University and studied public administration at the University of Windsor. He is at present completing p course in general accounting. He was married in 1951 to the former Jean Grant Holt of Nova Scotia. They have, two children, both sons, Bruce, 17, and Barry, 14. Among his other activities, Mr. Walls has served as secretary of the Clerk -Treasurer's. —Associations -for Lone -14197-0)-- -- and secretary of the Essex County Clerk's and Treasurer's Association (1969-1970). He is a member of the United Church of Canada and . lists sports among his main .recreational interests. The Signal -Star welcomes Mr. Walls and his family to Gode and wishes him success in his new post. Telegram from: North says Santa is coming! Santa's on his way! A telegram received by Mrs. Elsie Blue, an active . Parade Committee member, verified today that Santa and his elves will arrive Saturday at 1: l0 p.m. to participate in the massive 1970 Fantasy Parade in Goderich. Over 20 floats are committed to participate and word is still awaited for one more band making a total of three, according to Doug Cruickshank, committee member for thcz Kinsmen Club. The Laketown Band and the Clint& Pipers will be here for sure. Parade Marshall, Don Ruetz, has confirmed the time - of the Parade with Santa as 1:30 sharp and the route is as follows: Forms up on Elgin Avenue, proceeds to South Street, goes north to the Square, once around and exits at West Street. Will - turn onto Waterloo to Lighthouse and back to. the Square for the second circuit. Santa has also confirmed to the Goderich Recreation and Community Centre- Board that he will hold Court at the Goderich Memorial Arena auditorium from 2 until 5 p.m., Sunday, December 6. His helpers will be on hand too. distribute treats to the tots. Free skating ,during the afternoon .will form part of his Christmas treat this year. It is hoped that parents and children will be as patient as last in their wait to visit with Santa. A large • crowd is expected. The parade, which is expected to be a quality exhibit of fantasy themes will include such favorites as the Three Little A i ttens, Cinderella, Mary Contrary, Santa's Workshop, Old Woman in the Shoe, A Medieval Christmas.Table • and many others, acording to Parade Chairman Martha Rathburn. The Square will be decorated and visitors to the town will surely stay to shop and see_ the gaily lighted homes during , the. evening: , A flurry of snow is expected to add the crowning touch. 4 ' The Hon. Charles MacNaughton was honorer! with Mrs. MacNaughton at a "Charlie and Addie. . Night" held in Centralia last Thursday evening. With Mr. MacNaughton in this photo are, fainfainthe left, John Schaefer, Jim Remington and Gord McManus. — Staff photo 4, r,.