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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-09-28, Page 2001;9110 1 S1�CNAteSTAft, T1LURSD ,Y, SEIITEIVIBER 28, 197Z' reful consideratiol3, please GoderiCh l'OWn Council Meets in committee tonight It Will have to give *reftkl Consideration to the presentation. by B.R. Robinson .to the Select OOMMillee,of the ()Mario Legislature on the,Ontario •Munk pal; Board about the matter of. separated town status for Goderich. Whether GQunQi wants•ta"think about it. or not, B.R,• Robinson's proposal may not be as . ` totallyunacceptable, to this mtunicipality as first reactions would in - At Huron County Council 'last week, Count y Road Engineer Jim Britnell made some very brief' comments to council about Robinson's ideas. To put it . mildly, Britnell was not enchanted with Robin- son's claim. that "this year the Cor- • Oration of Goderich has paid $41,180.00 road subsidy to Huron County Council even though there is not one foot of County road in our Corporation or within two miles of our boundaries". 'The county engineer politely but poin- tedly 7. reminded council that the Saltford road just a few feet outside Goderich 's • town limits, is indeed county road. And, quipped BritneH, people. do not get to Goderich by helicopter for shopping, -en- tertainment, services and so on. Goderich has Tong been a thorn in the side of many other Huron County muniopa1ities.. It • is the largest muniQipaility in Huron. It is to cottttj seat". It eeems to get the gravy .at every, turn of the administration. Goderic t reeves and deputy -reeves over t.heyears have felt' the gnawing dislike for their - town and have experienced the bitter resentment. which rears. its head 'every nOW- and -again:- �� __ . __., .....- _. a. In the debate over whether or not • to make' a Museum of Penology 'from former Huron County .Jail, Goderich's un- popularity surfaced again and 'may have clouded the ,thinking • of some • usually clear-headed councillors. The indications Were there that if a Museum of Penology were established at the site of the former jail, Goderich, would benefit directly. There was little thought for the thrust it would provide for Huron County as .a whole. Timeslikethese coupled with the coh- tinuing cries of the rural municipalities that high population urban centres must • accept a larger share of the`expenses for "people, services" and the fact that this municipality is unable to afford some . necessary improvements, .will force• Goderich Town .Council to look with som- e seriousness at Robinson's brief. it may not have all 'the answers. But it demands council's full attention - and .;a careful study with the future in' mind. Appoint committee now After -considerable time, Goderich Town Council has Rased a bylaw which wilt make', Tinkertown 'a Municipal ,Day a. bucked the passing of a bylaw for a Municipal Day Nursery because of a sur- vey which Councillor Mrs. Elsa Haydon Nursery,,Council 'rs to be congratulate for this needed Iecgislatiori. .° It has been stated on various . oc- casions that from Tinkertown could evolve, in°, the future, a Municipal Day Care 'Centre: Quoting now from a brief prepared by Reeve Paul Carroll, the dif- • ference between day care centres and day nurseries. is "the provision of meal service; both are regulated under . the same Act." • Apparently, modern governm-ent recognizes the growing. need for Municipal Day Care Centres throughout • our country. More and 'more women are working. More and more children are in' ,need of day care. It seems, a logical 'assumption that this kind of service is necessary even in Goeerich . Councillor Stan Profit has continually t ok last year. two we l,s._befQ.ret,.Christ- mas and in a great hurry. in retrospect,.it is possible that even Mrs. Haydon realizes no* the survey was poorly timed - and what's more, poorly organized. - The best way to take a survey of that magnitude is to confront the people you wish to contact - face to face..You must g into the places where working women ingregate. You must talk to them. Ex- plain 'the situation to them. Answer questions for them. • It is possib• le that a committee should be appointed by council .soon to make tl1is kind .of comprehensive survey in Goderich and area. Let's be. ready with factsif andwhen the' question of a Municipal Day Care Centre ever hits the council table.. • O�rtunity lost? Goderich has many problems but ' ap-, parently one of those problems is not em,- ployer-errl'ployee relationships. ._ -Labor YlFhel'rthe Ontario Department of --Lab was in town last' week to 'answer the questions of 'Goderich and area em- ployers/employees, there were very few. One could .almost say' there was none. There was only a handful of people at the public meeting at GDCI' Tuesday evening and on Wednesday, when the Sho i1 d be The campaign for the 1972 federalelec- tion is now underway. It proniises t� be exciting and those who fail to «join in the campaign for the party of their choice are missing an opportunity to share in that excitement and' the personal satisfaction that comes from working for democracy. All three major .parties, are pff and run- ning and unfortunately, the Progressive Conservatives have already been given 'one obstacle by their national association president, ' Don Matthews of London.. ws a r aline a anti . NJr. M devised pp Y great scheme to immediately put pressure on the Liberals. He suggested Prime Minister Trudeau was at fault in =Canada's- .ecent Joss to .the Russians in - hockey. He went so far as to term the results of the first half of the series a "national disgrace.",Most Canadians agree the hockey • is the best they've ever seen and no disgrace was personal interviews were to have been held, officials packed up their bags and went home early due to lack of interest. It Isn't, often the' overng . en comes : to. the people in tht"%"si'me way the Ontario Department of-aLabor' o'ame to. Goderich and area. It is even Tess often that such total satisfaction with all aspects of labor •prevails in a community. Goderich is indeed fortunate. Or did our people simply ignore a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity? • =DEAR EDITOR= Dear ---Editor It' is rather revealing' to read some of the statements and ob. servations made by embers of the Huron CountyBoard of Education: during their discussion of the • request for transportation for a number of student of the Clinton ., and District Christian School. I fail to understand how sup- posedly intelligent men, which we have elected to look after the „ educational affairs -of our county, can show such an alar- Goderich Town Council will They will find the newspaper ming lack of appreciation regar- not likely have to work under guilty of all kinds of crimes, • ding the underlying principles of such crowded" conditions from most particularly stupidity and the Christian School movement in Canada.now on. Since the matter of poor judgment because it has . ° A beautiful example of this possible apartment house not been "in tune"•with their_ settled • Fortunate ignorance is' illustrated in' _a development in the southwest ideas. town has beenthese readers are area ly, remark made by he chairman at least for 'the moment = mem- - in the minority.., Luckily for the of the Board, Mr. Elliott, when he states "That the question ofbers?of council will' not 'likely be. staff .at this newspaper, most ' Christian Schools and anyother` fiiced with the , deluge of - readers recognize The Goderich parochial schools is difficult ratepayers ateach '• public Signal -Star as a ' thought. and can cause war and it should meeting and w• ill be able to provoker — a $veekly review on at far, I •. work in relative seclusion once the municipality's business with not be allowed to go th submit that in contat far. ar1 more, . away from the prying some opinions that are just that public eve. opinions designed to English the sentiment of such a I hope you have caught the stimulate thought and perhaps statement is called .. "bunkerism. , note of sarcasm in my writing, action in the citizens of for.. dear..r.eaders, t:., is_Tthere,. ,goderich. y '>j �'also'=take issue While I doubt that any member _ .._..LL..____ servation made by the Vice- ' Chairman of- the Board. Mr. of council 'enjoys d controversial • Shirley J. Keller, E ditor, Signal -Star; erii ; ()etude benched The London PC stalwart is apparently one of the few. Canadians who know nothing - about hockey and that Mr. Dear Editor: Trudeau's only involvement with the . I would like to enlist 'your series was to• issue a plea on behalf of hel in contacting any past hockey fans from coast to coast to get me hers of the Perth County Bobby Hull into the Team. Canada lineup. Ju for Farmers Association who might be residing within your His comments constituted a slight to Circulation area. the intelligence o_ f Canadians, and it was This year; 1972, is the Fiftieth encouraging to hear that Mr. Trudeau Anniversary of our Organization initially refused comment on the charges.. and a celebration is planned for • October 14th at Stratford,, Hopefully, no further absurdities will be Ontario. We would like t •Broadfoot states that the Clin- ton and District Christian School "is actually costing the Huron tax payer money." I am of theopinion that this is next to unbelievable and I challenge Mr. Broadfoot to publish ac- curate facts and figures to sub- stantiate his claim. With kind regards, Peter Damsma. Needs help issue such as the one we've just witnessed, I'm quite„certain that most merhbers of council would agree that tohave the public in attendance and showing an in- terest is most. desirable. One thing became crystal clear when this latestskirmish between council and ratepayers. developed. It was that this newspaper — though some would call it a "rag” and a "bird cage liner" — is serving some useful purpose in this municipality. Whether we like it or not, this newspapet• is the only liaison we've got between council and the people. I'll explain what I mean. If this newspaper had not been represented atthat council meeting a couple of months ago when James Hayman first presented his plans for a Ben nett -Warren` -'Street housing project the news might never Right now, the `editorial staff at this newspaper is searching its collective' brain to find some way' to .whip up enthusiasm within the people to become in- terested in this municipality's future. It is a crucial time. -In just a few days — October 10 — the town's new zoning bylaw will come before the•public for final approval at that lever. Will you be there? Or will you simply trust perhaps" foolishly — that your interests *will be protected by somebody else more knowledgeable then your- self? If you look around - this municipality — perhaps any municipality in the province of Ontario — you will find_ exam- ples of poor, poor planning. You. will discover, if you look iolosel-y,-; 4 that most of those mistakes were wager that•council. and the,plan- ning board are a, little, surprised by some of the things they've been confronted with in the past few weeks- And I suspect that the confidence of the ratepayers has been shaken to some extent by, some of those events. They may' have found, for in :• stance; prthat council is %taking this'liirSinesg `df municipal ning just a little too lightly. By the same token, they may, have found that the planning boarde needs to pull. up its socks and sharpen, its wits so that it can truly fulfill the role it, is sup- posed to play in this town. TheyPiave fouicltTiat ,the whole community. — every single citizen — is at fault because ,there has been not' enough are and concern for the future' of Goderich, both ,in the way it:* being -developed and the kind of people we are relying on to make our decisions about that development. Planning board meetings and council' meetings are open to the public. How many people at- tend? How many citizens ever get excited about anything until it actually affects them where it hurts? • • 70 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER ^ 1902 A special rating was held between representatives of the variou.a „i--manufactuii ing companies in Goderich and the local town counci) in an effort to clear up questions arising from the tax assessments. _Miss Green, who had won a championship for butter -ma iiir at the Toronto Exhibition continued in .herwinning way al shecaptured the same honor at Westoir`n Fair in London. 1?arr>iY crops• were excellent farmers found as they set about their harvest. One farmer found a stalk of his timothy°nneasuring nearly six feet in height and a stalk of his barley measuring five feet five inches. The upcoming Dungannon Fall Fair was described in a. notice as the "Great event of the northern Townships.'' • The Goderich Lumber Company announced that plans were being studied in preparation for a possible expansion at the local mill. The Goderich waterfront was busy as several. steamers arrivid. in harbour bringing loads Of Manitoba wheat, . described as some of the best seen that season, . to the local elevators. 25 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 28, 1947 Attendance reports Q indicated that more than 2,000 people at- tended the 1947 version of the Lucknow Fall 'Fair. At their weekly meeting the • town council appointed. J.K.' Hunter as the community's • • Town council announced that 16 building'.., permits, represen- tinga total value of $13,275 had been issued over the `past mon- ths. Town " Council and the • 'Goderich Agricultural and Trot- ting Association were negotiating regarding the rebuilding of stables at Agriculture Park. ro• Clocks' in-Goderich went back one hour as Daylight Savings ,time was, switched to Standard Time on September 28. *** 13 Municipal • elections are up- coming. What do you know about your elected officials? Do you know how your representatives ,are -thinking or .do you not really care? Do 'you ow council's procedures for ,. �r-... , : o' have reached • the people who allowed to, happen because n.. r:SKA'.^vt*,r!P3�innA'df5a.ii-.'vxR`R .R.A'.T, e'+S^.'iTr4r".rp�""�.'.noY,"'v.'n • because f rthcomin ecause here are o'bVo'uTN� . ,. 4 9 � � tnform as many past morn' S1�ers evi�entl�y care: Tlie restdert`��• `PeoPlelikey�rou�n�7rneRFwere*not enough real issues at -stake to be as possible, but incomplete and that part of town might never concerned enough at the right discussed by the campaigners. outdated records make it have known until the moment to prevent them from Mr. Matthews may be well advised to impossible for us to trace even a apartment' house was rising -- happening. - ' . small percentage of them. that council had even dealt with Let's look at the problem sit n the sidelines for awhile because"' his comments have no doubt hurt his per- 1 ted the matter. which' is most concerning the conal chances.for election and further In the.letters 'which accom- folks in 'the Elgin Street ,area panied that first petition from year after year. Some simple. „ statements of that nature could drag his . the Warren -Bennett Street good planning a long time ago party along with him. delegation, several references when the grain elevators just ' 2Exeter Times -Advocate were made to the story which 'became a major industry could Any help you could give' us wouldbe greatly appreciated. For Complete information, con- cerned parties may contact Miss Mary McKercher, R.R. 1 Listowel, Ont. Thanking you for 'your kind assistance. Mary McKercher President, 1972 Junior Farmers `r,71 p i r i w, appeared to the Signal -Star the have rev ,rued the truck route involved • . 4iI rrwr. ._ ��a ppp week previously. Obviously this through the •heart of one of The -newspaper was the vehicle oldest and prettiest residential through which thai• delegation districts of this town. But where became aware of the situation were the far-sighted folk? Where which waa developing in their were the planners? Where were front yards --- and 'for that I the crusaders? believe this newspaper can be ,,,„4.. At thisvery moment, 'decision 'cited as a valuable asset to the making is going on that will, direct the town's future develop- ment. Por the moat part, these decisions will be made by men and women who are no different than the average person. They rrierriarrirlimirmirirritiorrOarriantarartrirriorrallarr ¢4e Oaeerltry SIGNAL -STAR Thin County Town Nesp'aper of Huron--C:}'- Founded in 11141 end pubiishedevery Thursday at 37 West St., Goderich, Ontario. Member of the Audit aurelnlofcireuiatio r,thhCWNAAndoWNA. Advertising rates on request. Subscriptions payable in advance,$$,OO in Canada; $6.56 iftptt countries other than canedo; single copies Gents. 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BYRSIO—adtfertiskng manager DAVE It WILLIAM li ' Ittiakng representative tsyiyne...tsy'y d Editorial Office •.ar+t,a code 51 nitres mail Militre it r t itlber 0716 Perth county Letters to the Editor, are welcomed`' and encouraged by this newspaper ion any matter of public interest. , All letters must ' be signed but pseudonyms will be permitted on the ufderatanding that. .should any reader queetion the identity, of - .t .• the writer,t if a Identity ty viiti bio disclosed. Readers are reminded that ,the opinions expressed in the published B +altreipa r`wier- .. 'wassairlly the opinions held by VA aig'Raiwttar community. What's more, this newspaper has carried the full reports of the resulting conflict. We've thoroughly aired all sides of the issue. We believe we've been fair .. are ordinary folks who make it to all° parties concerned. And for their business to try • to find out that I believo this newspaper how proper development' may e ` in its best bee, achieved. can have pride They aren't p achievement. ' afraid to make a decision and Still, some people continue to they aren;t afraid to speak up revile' the newspaper. For what? ...., even though they may not Ile scenic that unless this always be righty newspaper expresses opinions Town Council has discovered :.. w 611` i*- tritely-irr accordance... , ;andPlanning with the thoughts of certain in. Board has found out too ...... that dividuals, those people will con- there have been mistakes, plenty demn and criticise on any issue. of them, in the past. 1 would 0 J.C. MacDougal, a music in- structor . A employed by the Goderich , Public School Board, was granted an increase in salary -of $200. Anniversary services were held at Carlow on the' occasion ofi;.the 25..anniversarr9,•of: l in W.R. Alp. He has. been minister, at Carlow 'for. Seven, Yea. >a and 'at Auburn for 11 years. County •° Clerk Norman W• Miller, Commander of district C. 1. of the Canadian Legion at- tended the Ontario Command's 15 biennial convention at Wind- , sor. • The,. e, G otfierioh Juniors downed Dresden on a run by Jim Bisset in the tense ninth inning of a ball game at -Agriculture Park. FIVE YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 28, 1967. The seventh annual Goderich Automotive Dealers Auto Show was 'reported to have been a huge success as it was staged at the Goderich Memorial Arena. Fine weather blessed the 109 Dungannon Fall Fair which was officially opened by .MPP Murray Gaunt. Ralph Smith, principal of the Goderich Public School, atten- ded -Goderich Town Council meeting to request school crosswalks and better • super- vision at these danger points as children arrived and left the school each morning and evening as well as at noon. Spending the ' .money you The first industry to announce contribute dr do you, just pay its 'intention to locate at the -ryour--taxes=and- hope ag instr,--.PXovanaial,..Go....Yer. nIMpitX,,,i34. hope that it won't cost you more dustrial park at Centralia was next year? Technical • Equipment Are the municipal elections • Marketing p . Associates, r popularity contests? an English firm. reallyjilt opu .. � _.__ _.. What about ours Mayor? Is Chapter 30, the Goderich Harry Worsell the best man for chapter of the Royal Arch the job in Goderich? Is he an4 Masons celebrated its; Centen- administrator? Do•yoti know for nial with -church service at yourself how the Mayor reacts North Street United Church. under pressure in the council Initiation Day washeld at chambers or do you rely on Goderich District Collegiate In - rumor or ' your personal sti'tute for the newcomers to the knowledge of Harry'Worsell's classrooms 'enrolled in Grade ability. ° nine. What about our reeve? Is he Forty members attended the doing his job or is he just ' a fall rally of the Knox Arthur young rebel with a flair for Circle. Politics? Does Paul Carroll The Kinsmen Safety Cain- . paign which had been in operation during' the summer months wound up.- with dinner at the Club Grill with, member:# of the c:ub, the police depart - Ment and prize winners atten- ding, i ,carry his full load or has he too many irons in the fire to be ef- fective at council? And Deputy -reeve Dave Gower. 1-le's the boy"who holds the purse strings, so to speak. Is he doing a good job? Is he too tight? Toe lenient? Does he play favorites? Now that he is longer a business man in the community in the same way he wag when he wag elected, has his viewpoint changed? Is his usefulness just' beginning or has it just ended? --What-about the _councillots? Ed Giesbrecht, Prank Walkom, Reg derliell beb Shewfelt Stan , ► continued on pato '1e • EMEUER .:HELP YOUR SED CROSS . 0 - trig