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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-05-24, Page 3Huron County torical Society cts officers as a large attendance gham, Brussels, Clin- Bayfield and erich, t the annual meeting ron Cot flty Historical ay 16 in Wingham. 'G, Turner, President, e chair and conducted ess. ne 12 there will be a to Brantford where s of historicalhenterest Bell visited, ead,. Brant County Mohawk Chapel and Johnston's home, a 11 be in attendance. Af- 1 non-members will be to go on the tour. A rich will be taken by ing and dinner will be in Woodstock on the ip. ill be; Bus trip $3.25, ,n to Museum 50c, silver collection, Johnston's Home `Glenn Hays, Goderich, for the election of of- fs of interest were an - were June 4, 8:00 p.m. -Archives Room , June 21, Kingston, Historical Society, Exeter, Centennial, 15, 8:15, Bayfield, r Timothy of W.W.O. `ver an address on the - Work of John Galt. ockeridge of Wingham for the program in The guest speaker Colin Fingland, a of Wingham whose are Indian artifacts, and .gardening. - He .with authority and on the origin and ',of the town. as followed by Mrs. ghton with two short , and by Mrs. Myrtle 'n with a History of Tar- tans and Plaids. Mr. Lawrie of Blyth entertained with Scottish songs and Mr. Clark Johnston with Irish: The 1973 officers of the Society will be; Honorary Presidents, Miss Belle Camp- bell, Seaforth, Mr. W.E. Elliott, Goderich, Past President, Mr. J.W. McLaren, Benmiller (R.R. '4, Goderich), President, Mr. Harold S. Turner, Goderich, first Vice -President, Mr. David McClure, R.R. 1, Credition, second Vice -President, Mr. Harry Worsell, Goderich, Secretary -Treasurer, Mrs. Otto Popp, Clinton, Assistant Secretary -Treasurer, Mrs. Mer- vyn Batkin, Clinton, COUN- CILLORS, Mr. A.Y. McLean, Seaforth, Mrs. W. Metcalf, Bayfield, Mrs. F. Fingland, Clinton, Mrs.. M. Batkin, Clin- ton, Mrs. Earl Haist, R.R. 1, Credition, Mrs. Wilbur Turn- bull, Brussels, Mr. Harry .Bolger, Brussels, Mrs. Harry Bolger, Brussels, Mrs. Nelson Reid, Walton, Mrs. Harold Turner, Goderich, Mrs. Cecil Blake, Dungannon, Mrs. For- dyce Clark, .Goderich, Mr. Raymond Scotchmer, Bayfield, Mrs. -.Edith Baker, Seaforth, Mrs. Robert Simpson, Hensall. CHAIRMEN OF STAN- DING COMMITTEES; Mem- bership, Mrs. Leroy Toth, Bayfield, Projects, Mrs. Tait Clark, R.R. 6 , Goderich, Finance, Mr. Harry Wor- sell, Goderich, Personnel, Con- stitution and Bylaws, Judge Glenn Hays, Goderich, Editorial, Mrs. Tait Clark, R.R. 6, Goderich, Auditor, Mr. C.E. Murray, Goderich,. Ex -Officio Members, Warden Roy Patterson, R.R., Wingham, Reeve Harold Lobb, Clinton. Archivist -Historian, Mrs. W.D. Mack, Crediton and Public Relations Officer, Mrs. D.D. Mooney, Goderich. est Orangeville man heavier than- usual ue to the long holiday , the Goderich I Police force report ree minor accidents he past week of ac- er activity the police ted 25 occurrences of sorts. ' elopee. from ' the Psychiatric Hospital reed to the care of staff 'o reports of missing were investigated and ents of wilful damage oto. . arning was issued to a with regard to • the e .of firearms._ within nicipality. The irate ner had been shooting ay dog. mon assault case was ted, two petty trespass dealt with and four made under the Liquor Act. were also two thefts, estic complaint, .one nd enter one prowler s and three stray animal reports handled by police. One charge of impaired driving was laid by Goderich Police officers. Two arrests were carried out for the Orangeville Police Department. Graham Hin- sperger, 17, of Orangeville was charged with "abduction" of a 15 year old girl who was . also charged by local police ori behalf of' the Orangeville department under the Juvenile Delinquents Act. Goderich Police also hold a warrant for the arrest of San- dhu Sukhwinda on a charge of Fraud._ - Sukhwinda is wanted in con- nection with an unpaid bill at a local motel pinounting to $155.94. Three other men, presumed to have been selling encyclopedias, were with Suikh- winda in Goderich. ►1 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RED CROSS Yes it's GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY MAY 24. 1973 Wayne Doak third baseman for DRMCO connects for the first home run of the season as the Industrial Softball Schedule Looking back When By 'Sue Paquette The Great Northwest Exhibition for the year 1903 was held on the,. last Tuesday and Wednesday of September at the Goderich Fair grounds which are 'presently surrounded by McDonald, Blake and Eldon Streets. The weather was ideal for the Fair and consequently the attendance was improved from the previous year. Gate receipts totalled $296.10. Membership tickets were sold to the public which would allow the holder of the ticket to take his entire family to the fair with no additional admission charge. Another change made that year was the abolition of the school children's five cent ticket. This resulted in a lower number of children attending. I was unable to find out if the Goderich Fall Fair was financially successful in 1903. But it is known that the direc- tors' hada Tiank note Of $450 'to pay. There. was a number of good exhibits, but a lack of com- petition. A new and interesting department for that year was model fair features. Besides local farmers, competitors were the West Huron Women's In- stitute, teachers, scholars and students entered in the new nature studies division. The event turned out to be practically a one day fair. It ap- parently took all of Tuesday for judging entries so the fair wasn't open until evening for public viewing.' -Tuesday 'night the town band enteitnined a large crowd which were comfortably seated in the grandstands. Four pretty young girls demonstrated Highland dances and an acrobatic performance was put on by two local gentlemen. Wednesday morning was oc- cupied by judging the stock and cattle. Again there was good quality exhibits but a lack of competition. ,11•, • .'a AIN LIE MARKET LIMITED HARVEST OF VAWES ONONE S]9-8551 FRONT -CUT FRE Quarters of Beef EXTRA LEAN , Ground Chuck MEATY-SAVE20c LB. Chicken Legs Boneless Roast Beef Pork Chops rr FRESH VEAL NOW AVAILABLE'. ave with our Wholesale Prices - We buy direct tr opened up on Monday night at Agricultural Park. Carlow came back to edge the DRMCO squad 3-2. (staff photo) Third in series local fairs were "King" Areas attracting female crowds were the fruit exhibits, peach class, dairy products, needlework, a few flower en- tries, and ` a new exhibit of pressed, flowers, seeds and weeds. Cooking demonstrations and , lectures by the Women's Institute of West Huron were also given. Butter making was an interesting feature with competitions in different pur- pose spreads, such as salted and cheese spreads. Only three local merchants did 'displays. A mahogany parlor suite, a piano demon- stration and, sewing machines and bicycles completed the ad- vertising. Entries on outside depart- ments were light,and the fields of horses, sheep and poultry were poorly entered. The categories were broken" down as follows: Horses - thoroughbreeds - roadster - saddle horse carriage - general purpose - agricultural - heavy draught - speed program - Cattle - shorthorn - hereford - jersey - grade cattle - fat cattle - Sheep - leickster - south downs - fat sheep - Agricultttiral Products - apples.- pears - plum - peaches - grapes - flowers Garden Vegetables Home Manufacturers - patchquilt - embroidery - stockings - Fine Arts - professional oil - water colours - Nature Study - 'for public schools - Pigs Poultry Pullets. There was a total of eighteen judges which were divided into the different categories. In a personal interview' with Mr, Sandy Sterling, who has been a resident of the Goderich area all his life, he admitted to being 85 years old. When asked about what he could recall about the Goderich Fall Fair of 1903, he could not help but speak in generalities because that was a long time ago. He did however have a very strong opinion that the judges were not as honest as they needed to be. He felt there was a definite -click" running the fair. Perhaps this explains why there was a definite lack of com- petition in many of the depart- ments' judged. Dr. Whitely apparently raised colts and consequently won all the prizes. This would discourage fair competition. Mr. Sterling also added that if.. there were no entries in a cer- tain class, the farmer would go home to catch his beast grazing in the orchard, and enter it regardless of classification and win the prize. This gentleman does however have many good things to say about the old Great North- western Exhibition. He remem- bered the horse races to be ex- cellent. There was no starting gate and the horses pulled their - carts a full five heats. An excellent midway held the children in excitement and a two-storey building housed the ladies interests. The men even tested their strength during a tug of war. It is unfortunate that the Goderich Fall Fair does not &ist todaljn its glory of 1903. The present committee ap- parently lost the Goderich fran- chise because it' wasn't exer- cised. Dungannon Fall fair - 1 903 By Linda Jefferson - Despite the raw weather, a big crowd was on hand to share in the activities of the day' at Dungannon Fall Fair. The financial results were highly satisfactory despite the prevailing cold and threatening sky and the chilling wind. This just goes to show how underestimated was the drawing power of Dungannon's great fall show, and the deter- mination of the people in- terested in it. Among the activities were the speed contests, animal judging, and exhibits, just to mention a few. - In ' 1903, the crowd was bigger than ever and this ac- counts for the fact that they earned $65,00 more than the previous year. At the concert on the same evening, they netted a $140.00 house, with the hall jammed to overflowing. The receipts of the two days, not including membership fees, were over $550.00. A few weeks previous, it had been undecided, due to a disagreement with the Driving Park Association about the lease of the lands, whether or not there would be a fair. President Bailey and his associates kept up the high standards of the past, increased the prestige and laid a surer foundation for future successes. The advance of quality and morits of articles catered'to the strong competition. In the horse class, there was an in- crease in the prizes, and they had a splendid array of horses. - Thus, competition was keen. The cattle and sheep had an excellent showing, but the swine offered only a fair exhibit. The poultry also was not above average. Many of the spectators at the fair had to agree that the exhibits were the hest ever seen at Dungannon. it was generally felt that the fruithad a fair showing and the root and vegetable class had a ,good display. W.N. McCraker, a veteran gardener of Brussels, said that. he 'tad been at six shows that fall and that Dungannon was the best of all, with one excep- tion. in the upstairs of the main hall was found the ladies' work, and it was felt that the women had . outdone them- selves. - For the concert, there was such a great crowd in the hall that there was very little stan- ding room. The entertainment included orators, _ soloists, pianists aad.even a hunourous vocalist, J.H. Cameron. Dungannon Fall Fair was now completed for 1903, but it is still an annual event. However, many of the fair features ot 1903 have been lost in 1972. For example, there is no longer a concert held in honour of this special occasion; the fair lasts for only one day; and there is now only one floor of exhibits. In Dungannon (1903), the fall fair was likely one ef the major social events of the, year and everyone near and far came to it. Thus, I feel the Dungannon fair was a suc- cessful social affair in the year 1903. Riddell in the House Huron's representative at Queen's Park, Jack Riddell (Lib.) took the floor in the Legislature May 10 to ask about the prevention of pollution of Lake Huron, par- ticularly through the an- tiquated sewage systems at some -. cottages along the lakefront. That question and its answer was recorded in the official minutes. as follows: Mr. Riddell (Huron): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A question of the . Minister of the Environ- ment Why does the minister not consider prevention of -pollution of Lake Huron to be a priority programme of his ministry? In this connection, why will he ,not comply with the request of the medical of- ficer of health in Huron for assistance in the investigation of the sewage disposal problem that exists on the cottage and year-round residential sites around Lake Huron, con- sidering that 35 percent of all. the sewage and waste disposal systems have been - either washed out or filled in and the people who owh these residen- ces are not aware of this par- ticular fact? - Hon. J.A. Auld (Miniter of the Environment): Mr. Speaker, as far as — what i would understand to be— the first part of the hon. member's question is concerned, we realize that there is a problem in the cottage area and that, it does require to he surveil' However, in the judgement of my own officials there are other places where there are more New local baseball season looks great with veterans back BY MORLEY LEEKING JR. Last summer the Goderich Industrial Softball League enjoyed one of its most successful season. In my opinion, the reason for that success can be attributed to one key thing - BALANCE. All eight teams in the league are on a very competitive level and the eighth place club could knock over the league leaders anytime. Last season's pennant race went right down to the final pitch of the regular season to decide play-off spots: All indications from the spring camps suggest that Goderich Softball fans are in for another interesting and competitive season. Many of the 'veteran players will be back along with an im- pressive group of rookies and some new faces to the softball scene. All -in -all, it has the makings of a very entertaining summer of softball action in Goderich. As far as the teams themselves are concerned, the DRMCO "Champions" will be defending the championship which they won last summer with primarily the same line-up as last year. Led by last year's MVP Don McWhinnie and a highly volatile offence, the DRMCO seam will rely on speed; and power to win a good number of games this summer. Jim McWhinnie will be behind the plate catching brother Don as well as Wayne Draper and newly -obtained Gordie Walters. Veterans Clare Harmon at first and Frank MacDonald at second look after the right side of the 'infield with Mitch. Miller and Wayne Doak patrolling' the left side. Outfielders Bill Gallow and Larry ,McCabe give the DRMCO squad good speed in the outfield. The "Champions" will definitely be a contender for top spot in the circuit. Carlow Tire (formerly Gower's Garden Center) is another serious challenger for top spot - in fact they surprised DRMCO 3-2 in the season opener. As in the case of DRMCO, Carlow will have about the same squad returning as last year. The Stoll brothers, Gord, Doug and Bruce will handle the pit- ching chores with last year's batting champion Glen Falkiner cat- ching. Bill Black (the one who hits home runs) will be at first with Ray Mathers at second, Phil Petrie at short and either Bruce or Gord Stoll at third. Doug Stoll will see action in center field with Don Elliot, Casey Wildgen and Dave Patterson patrolling the others. Carlow will likely rely on a good hitting attack mixed with good pitching depth and IF they can keep the defence tight, they'll win a lot of games this -^summer. Over in the Sandy's "Clippers" camp, some new faces give the Clippers a new -look this season. With Bill Fritzley retiring this year, the third base job is up for grabs. Paul Paquette seems to be the best bet at the hot spot. Don Shortreed, Karl Butler and ,Deb Shewfelt are additional newcomers to the Clippers and should give the club some needed depth, especially behind the plate where the "Outstanding Catcher " of last year, Tommy Crawford looks after things. Ken Daer and Rick Sowerby give the Clippers a good one-two punch on the mound and they can hit the ball as well. Younger brother Ron Sowerby, a southpaw, may get a few spot start assign- ments. Morley Leeking at second and Doug Spitzig at short will look af- ter the middle of the infield. Harry, Kerr, Bill Hogarth and John Phillips will patrol the outfield for the "Green Machine". If the Clippers can combine their traditionally sound defence with some timely hitting, they to.. will win a lot of games this sum- mer. (Long ball power is a new word to their vocabulary.) The "Clippers" should battle DRMCO and Carlow for top spot. A team which irriproved immensely last season was Kendall Oil (formerly Goderich Building Center). This year, they should im- prove even more. If the defence can cut down on the errors and they can get the clutch hit - they'll be tough: Wayne Fisher looks after the catching duties, and he'll be cat- ching a fast -improving youngster, southpaw Brian MclFenzie who will share the hurling with big Bruce Betties. Phil Turner anchors first base with Frank Hagen a' second: Newcomer Ronnie Clagus should add some zip to the infield at short with Al Sygrove back at third. Hayter., .dim_ Ila�rli� - and John Poechman wilt play the outfield and if the boys, can get their 'defence and offence gelling together, they could seriously challenge the "big three" for the championship. Coach -John Doherty of the Gord's Sport and Cycle team sets his goal at fourth place this year. The red, white and blue squad will have a mixture of youth and experience in their line-up this season. Four pitchers are presently in camp: veteran Gerry Petrie, newcomer Doug Rouston anf rookies Glen Tiggert and Ronnie Marshall. If the team can get good pitching, they should be tough as they. have a tightly -knit defence. Brian Rumig will handle most of the catching and George Van.- derburgh should see a lot of action at first. Denny Williamson returns at short and Jack'Kellough (obtained from DRMCO) will look after third base. - - Outfielders Jon and Jim Ginn along with Jim McLeod and Keith Good round out the Gord's Sports squad. The team has had _ its problems in the past few years getting the key hit but if the bats come alive this summer, fourth place is a very realistic goal. Brindley's Plastering is a team that is entering their sophomore season with great expectations. Last year, they managed to score a lot of runs buttheir problem was that the opposition scored more.If the Plasterers can tighten, up their defence and give the Dauphin brothers some support, they could go a long way this year. Returning to the team are Carmen Fielder , Rick Duckworth, Allister Nevins, Glen Ribey and Bob McWhinney. If the veterans from last season can combine with the newcomers, then this club will win their share of ballgames. The Sifto Salt Squad are hopeful that they can improve on"their record of last season..Last year, the team played in the same mari- ner that a chamelon changes colour. One night, they looked like the best in the league and the very next night they would appear to be the worst. If the miners can get all facets of their attack working, they will certainly better last year's performance. Bob Cuncic leads the mound corps - Don Parker and Walter Bell will also see some starting assignments. Others returning to the squad will be Tom O'Brien, Vic "Chi Chi" Whetstone, Ed Jones, Harold Leddy, Len Willis, Ronnie Whetstone and Ray Volland. ;Newcomer John Cosgrove should crack the Sifto lineup..IF Sifto can reduce their errors, get some long balli power and continue to get good pitching, they have a good chance to make the first division. Another relatively new squad to the GISL is Fisher Custom Building - and all indications are that this team is ready to do some giant -killing this summer. Last season, the team lacked a solid offence and subsequently found themselves on the short end of a lot of 2-1, 3-0 and 5-2 type scores. .- Fred Pellow, Glen McNeil and brother Don are three good pit- chers who can play numerous - other positions as ,well. If the sprinkling of newcomers can fit in with an established lineup, the team has an excellent chancey as do any of the other seven teams, severe problems. There is a problem there, but there are more severe problems elsewhere. We simply do not have the funds for doing everything at one time. We are doing about 15,000 cottages a year and we are attempting to do the areas where preliminary indications indicate _ the greatest problem. .Secondly, as I understand the hon. member, he is talking about a slightly different thing, and that's the effect of the high water on some of the private waste systems. Is that right? Mr. Riddell: That's right. Hon. Mr. Auld: We can deal with that in those specific cases. Mr. Riddell: Thank you very kindly. Hon. Mr. Auld: I will check, but I would think that we have indicated to the MOH there that we are ---again, within the limit of the resources that we have ---prepared to work with the health unit in these special circumstances. I think we in- dicated in a statement a week or so ago that something in the order of 35 to 40 percent of the private waste systems along the shores of Lake Ontario, Lake Erie and Lake Huron have been affected. In some areas it's a high percentage and in some it's a low. We've in,. dicated, that we are quite prepared to give what technit~al assistance we can to the health units to deal with these, and to suggest to the municipalities methods of handling the problem on the short term until the waters recede. of winning the championship. - This all reverts back to my original statement about BALANCE - the key word that seems to sum up the Goderich Industrial Soft- ball League for the 1973 season.