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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-09-27, Page 2PAGE 2---GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1973 maw EDITORIAL COMMENT rimimmarommarnommi Battle- not over It was a fearless Goderich Town Council which re-entered the *chambers after a short break Monday evening to give first and second reading to a bylaw to -build the South Trunk Storm Sewer Outlet under The Drainage Act. An enthusiastic and articulate group of ratepayers had bombarded council and its advisors with questions concer- ning the proposed ,ork, and few mem- bers of the gallery supposed that council would actually get on with the bylaw at this meeting. Many spectators were bet- ting the report would be turned back to.. the engineers, perhaps to take another look at the method of financing the project. But members of Town Council stood their ground. They were unanimously agreed the drain should be undertaken as soon as possible with the fairest method of financing being through The Drainage Act. Council made its decision and was'not swayed. Commendation for this stout-hearted action is due ,this elected officials in this in- stance. It is to be hoped that those who op- pose the South Trunk Storm Sewer Outlet will nqt give up their quest for greater equality, however. At Monday's meeting it was evident there was much disagreement with the engineer's report, particularly the 'method of assessing the costs on the work. Citizens who are con- vinced of council's shortsightedness and the engineers' blunders stilt have time to plead their case. They must 4eize'every opportunity to fight for what they believe are their rights. The Court of Revision up- coming November 7 is the first avenue open to persons who have complaints concerning assessments. Each ratepayer involved has a right to appeal. In. fact, it is only through such appeals that individual concerns can be heard and finally considered. Other legal means are open to citizens assessed for costs in the storm sewer.:. and any or all of these should be ex- plored by them to ensure that justice is done where this particular project is concerned.' Town Council believes it is acting in the best interests of all taxpayers in the municipality, but not one single member on council would deny any citizen his democratic right to take advantage of any available legislation to further his own private pause. - - That's the reason so many different factors are built into a legal document such as The Drainage Act. That's the reason for the time lapse between the first and second reading and the ,hird and final reading. That's the reason for the three-month safety clause following the third and final reading. No ratepayer need feel ashamed or disloyal in taking these steps. It is a right and a privilege open to all.. The big step For the first time in a long, long time, Huron County Council showed vision and an unusual brand of courage when members agreed last Friday to move to paying for five "people services" through taxation on a population basis. Charlie Thomas did not exaggerate when he told his associates the recom- mendation to council was the "culmination of a great deal of work and study over two or three years". Thomas was dead right. The Tax Review Com- mittee—was handed one of the stickiest jobs any committee of county council has been given, requiring administrative skills seldom expected of municipal elected officials. It was interesting to note that certain members of council felt that "people ser- vices" include more things than health, welfare, the aged, the homeless, the troubled and education. It was sur- prising that many members felt that all services provided by government are "people oriented". It was even more sur- prising to find that some county officials wondered if taxation on a per capita basis may be an equitable method of assessing all costs in the future. , Figures presented by the Tax Review Committee showed that only two com- munities would be assessed about the same for the five "people service" departments regardless of which tax system was employed. Those • municipalities -are the village of Hensall and the Township of Grey where Charlie Thomas is reeve. ' . • Figures all showed that present methods of taxation have not really been all that "unfair". Under the new scheme, 14 municipalities will pay more only because 12 municipalities re paying less. Morris Reeve Bill Elston has been one of -the most vocal members of county council who're tax review has been con- - cerned. Reeve Elston has repeatedly charged that his municipality, Morris Township, has- been getting rooked because its assessment is high and its dad population low. Reeve Elston was- no doubt a little dismayed to learn that un- der the new system of taxation on a population basis, his municipality would - be paying more than on an assessment basis. In .. fact, Reeve Elston was so disillusioned by the findings of the Tax Review Committee he failed to support that body's recommendation for the change which Elston himself has previously advocated. Many county councillors were likely taken back to• discover that the Town of Goderich, the big bully whom everyone believed was shafting the rest of the county in many respects because it has so many people to take •. advantage of costly "people services", will actually pay less under the new system. In actual fact, Goderich is the only town in the county which has been paying its way, according to the figures presented. Costs .for Clinton, Exeter, Seaforth and. Wingham will each/be substantially higher under the newly approved scheme. It F' was even more interesting to discover following the recorded vote that several elected representatives from communities where the costs would in- crease also voted in favor . of the - changes. These included Joe Kerr, Jack McCutcheon, Jack Tufkheim, Robert Gibson, Hugh Flynn, Charles Scanlon, James A. Mair, Joe Dietrich, Cecil Desjardine, Harry Mulvey and D.S. Eadie. Obviously these men believe " in the new system for what it is attempting to achieve and not for what it does for their individual municipalities. One reeve, Ed Oddleifson of Bayfield . didn't support the tax change proposal even though his municipality stood to gain by it according to the figures on the sheet presented by the Tax Review Com- mittee: Nonetheless, the final vote showed 39 in favor of the tax change and 15 op- posed, a real step forward for Huron County in their , struggle to maintain local autonomy. Qbe OODerI[h SIGNAL -STAR --C} Th. 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WILLIAMS--sdvedishp typr/sentetive Business and Editorial Office TELEPHONE 524.1331 area cede 319 Beeend class mail registration number -b71$ New global TV Network 'looks exciting for viewers BY RON SHAW At a special press luncheon held in London on Tuesday af- ternoon the newest Canadian Television Network to be laun- ched maintained the tradition of the broadcast media by providing lots of food and drink to go along with an announ- , cement ofd new developments. Global Television Network's president A. A. Bruner told the gathering that on January 6, barring . unforeseen difficulties such as a labor stoppage in the electronics ` field, viewers in Southern Ontario will be able . to tune in the first programs aired by the . new network. Bruner further explained that the multi-million dollar grid . of six transmitters covering Southern Ontario will be turned on during December to allow testing before the of- ficial launch on January 6. The transmitters will broad- cast test patterns so that numerous cable companies throughout the region, and the citizens and TV servicemen who rely on antennas, will be able to tune in the new system. In the case of most cable companies across the Global grid, the Goderich and Clinton system operated by Com -Cables Ltd. included, the new network will be brought into homes on Channel 3. Global was licensed in July of 1972 by the Canadian Radio and Television Commission to provide a third national calibre program service -to 7.3 million Canadians living in Southern Ontario. A number of programs produced for the new network will also be v"syndicated elsewhere in Canada. Transmitters are• located at Cottam to serve people in areas around Windsor, "Essex, Harrow and Leamington; at Oil Springs, to serve the areas of Sarnia, Chatham, and Wallaceburg; at Paris to serve the London, Kitchener, Hamilton, Orillia and Oshawa region; at Bancroft to provide service to Pembroke, Haliburton, Peterborough Belleville and Kingston; and at Ottawa to serve the capital and immediate area. Bruner explained there will be no local programming or ad- vertising on any one channel. All channels will carry the same progtam service, originating from the Clob `r ,center is,Don Mills or live from the Global news'center opposite the Parliament Buildings in Ot- tawa. The president said Global will offer a full range of alter- nate programming, including all Sunday night games of the Toronto Toros of the World Hockey Association. Also provided will be a new and distinctive daily news ser- vice, concentrating on the On- tario scene, a large package of movies both Canadian and foreign, and a major innovation in talk -variety programming featuring Canadian talent of international calibre. Global will go on air With this program service, broad- casting primarily from 3.30 p.m. to midnight. Future plans of the new Global network may see tran- smitters go to AWesterlt Canada as -early as late 1974, Bruner said. The granting of' a license by the C.R.T.C. was based on Global's promise of an initial $8,000,000 commitment to Canadian program producers. That commitment resulted in the submission of over 500 program suggestions from the independent sector, almost half of them from Quebec. To date 17 Canadian independent producers have been signed to do Global programs, and 12 of those have never before . had access to a national network. One result of the new net- work has,,been support of the Canadian feature film industry. A substantial commitment was glade;,. ,before ;even the . begin- .•ning of production, to the. film The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, produced by John_ Kemeny and directed by Ted' Kotcheff from the book by Mor- decai Richler. It's a Portnoy's Complaint set in 'Montreal's Jewish ghetto. There is also "The Males" produced by Pierre Lamy and directed by Gilles Carle. It is a film about social and sexual discovery in Quebec's back woods. "The Smart Guys" directed by Jean Claude LaBrecque and starring Donald and Daniel Pilon is the story of two young Gaspe villagers who refuse to leave the -land despite a govern- ment order, and who end up trapped by "doing their own thing." "X-13." is a muscial spy comedy starring Les Cyniques and directed by Jacques God - bout. "The Apprentice" produced by Don Brittain and Patterton Productions and directed by Larry Kent, is the story of a young Quebecois whose "apprenticeship" applies not only to his job but to the whole of his turbulent life. It provides - a realistic and engrossing contrast to Duddy Kravitz. Global has ,also recognized merit in dozens of new program series proposals from Canadian producers and has put money into them. Global ' viewers will see programs like Pierre Berton's "My Country" and "The Great Debate", both produced by his associate Elsa Franklin. Or like "Good time Country", produced by Randy Markowitz, which is one of Global's major shows starring Ray •Griff. • "Flick Flack", produced by Henry Comer and starring Canadian' actor and ex -Star Trek Captain William Shatner, will . explore the dimensions of, Hollywood movies. There is also -"What's His Name", a panel show produced by Stephen Frank in which the tries to unmask celebrity guests disguised as famous Canadians. "Beware", .. consumer affairs program, hosted by Lynne Gor- don, will also be broadcast., A break from .the traditional talk shows called " Wlt'.hess to Yesterday" will see Patrick Watson probe the psyches of history's heroes and villains as played by Canadian, and inter- national actors and actresses. w At .Tuesday's dinner Global president Al Pruner termed the new 'networks approach to broadcasting and programming "exciting" and if the outline put forward to the press is" any indication 'the January 6 launch should indeed prove ex- citing. Global television boasts a new approach to broadcasting and ,two major program schedules mark this fact graphically, Nearly every , evening, Mon- day through Sunday, the net- work will put its movies against prime time on the C.B.C. and .C.T.V. Canadian networks- not to mention N.B.C., A.B.C. and C.B.S. south of the border bet- ween 8 p.m. and' 10.30 p.m. Secondly the Global system will broadcast their major news package . at 6 p.tn.. in the evening as opposed to the traditional 11 p.m. wrap up. The new innovations make sense, and in the opinion of the Global top brass, will provide that alternative to Canadian viewers that Global claims as its major aim. January 6 will tell the tale but from the outline of programming and policy released by Global at London. on Tuesday the established net- works -might do well to keep their eye on the up and comer. DEA OtTO M'. CF"• 6n M.6 \ s missing Dear Editor, I would like to comment 6n last week's article about Soccer in, Goderich. There was one name in particular, con- spicuous by its absence, that of Walter Gbttschalk. Walter was one of the guiding forces helping to firmly establish soc- cer here in town. He has been connected with both Senior and Minor soccer through the years and deserves a vote of thanks. Also the candid shots taken at a recent soccer game were captioned "an unknown player etc. etc." The "unknown. player" is in fact, Clare Sager, very well known indeed! The photo of .the 1966 Cherubs' team was to : me an enigma„ Not one of those pic- tured is playing with Goderich United today. It would have better stressed the importance of Minor soccer, to have shown a photo of one or two teams featuring players who are now with Goderich United. It would have linked up very well. Why, also did you not mention the names of the Senior team? We're very proud of our guys! We've got a fantastic team. .1 would like to point out that the "Alex Refflinghaus' assistant coach, is in actuality Iy ne other than Alex Varga Coach and/or Trainer for Goderich. United. (I have nothing against the name . of Refflinghaus, Harold, but I have this freaky fixation for correct namesll!)--Alex is on an equal basis with Stan Profit and any decisions that are made, are done jointly. Your reporter apparently did not delve too deeply Or research too widely for this article. The Signal -Star would do well to , remember the five W's ctf Jour- nalism. (Who, What,, When, Where, Why?) . • Yours sincerely, Ronnie Varga Editor's Note: We stand correc- ted. 17, Thank vllu Dear Editor, Early in 1973 Goderich and District Association for the Mentally Retarded forwarded a letter of appeal .to various organizations in Goderich and Clinton areas for funds Co enable students at the Queen Elizabeth School and trainees at the Adult Training Centre to attend camp. - The response was generous. Five adults and twelve children attended Guelph Kiwanis Camp Bellwood and engaged in swimming, bicycling, dancing; social evenings and other activities. At the September meeting of the Goderich and District Association for the Mentally Retarded it was unanimously agreed to say a public "thank you" to those organizations that contributed to a happy holiday for the mentally retar- ded in our area. Sincerely, Shirley Maines, Secretary G.A.M.R. In error Dear Editor, I am very sorry for the con- fusion over the broadcast date of last week's Sunday Sup- plement show. Somewhere along-. the line the com- munications went wrong and resulted in an error on the broadcast date . of the "Goderich" programme. However, I aM told that the programme is definately going on air this Sunday, (10 a.m. "Sunday Supplement" - CBL radio) the 30th. -I am sure there are a lot of confused people as a result of the error and I apologize for the mistake. I hope you'll be able to print a •correctiop in this week's edition: I can only hope that something won't come up to pre-empt the scheduling of the show - this business is never a • "for -sure" thing but to the very best of my knowledge, it will be broadcast this coming Sunday. If you feel that you want to be sure before you print this time, the best person tat contact is the programmes producer, Mr. Howard Engel at the CBC (925.3311). Thank you for your efforts. Sincerely, Revgirley Reed. Toronto TOilmig 04)1. 1,1 There in a mor that owing to a in in traffic, the C,p,A , three large pa ssenger their lake hu possible that thaw run from this port , pletion of the Galerich eatenpgt., The morning from Goderich into two lorries S. west of the Stra and killed wee", ' lorries were loam." twenty G.L.H. gathered from. round about, who way to put in n' Sebringville. The „�' notice the approach until they were inthe a high•btidge n,� ,. They cleared the then jumped, except who were somewhat`' were struck by the en express. The tug F.A. Hod tow Lothair came Tuesday morning, the latter was cedar Tobermory and Stok Chatham. The boats noon. The golf links on t road are being well now that the cooler here. Major Lewis is ur the powers that be to new Government Bayfield (formerly Stanley) laid up he winter. The steamer of extensive repairs, have the machine sh, do' the work. We u that Mr. Holmes, M.' ting his influence in direction. 25 YEARS At Sept. 23, 1 A visit to the Wes London cost a Colbo ship farmer $1200. crop of flax to a Loi one day last week, t received in paymt , $100 bills. He then the Western Fair. secure accommodat' hotel, he went with a tance to a boardi where he slept all ni. die awoke he found had disappeared. The Bluewater Ba large audience on evening for its last the season in Cou Park. The band may. or two concerts durin. ter. Delay in the arrive main steel beam ca off of men at work o' theatre on Thursday. progressing favorabl new building and m impressive stone wot ted. Roaring into Code Wednesday afternoon of army vehicles ci County. building and there for the night, for Guelph Thursday The unit came from and is on a tour of W tario centres: The part of the Arm program and is d' assist in recruiting. A thrilling ninth4' nearly put Wallacebu terms with Goder'' second game of playdowns, but Goderich hPut' to salvage a urler 5"4 vid 5 YEAps �. gspt. 26.1 Goderich Town voted last Thumbvestigate the cost cajto watercium "supplyflouride system' Over 1,000 God area residents 11 first show in A series Lure and T ravels eh presented by the Rotary Club, at auditorium Tway and proclaimed the. "roaring success". Construction of $115,365 county building beg M°n site next to the scape To date, exca completed and foul now being p�d The con has story "lwildira Montieth-M • Waterloo. meeThtiengto°wn o f atarlosevgntseensutpaarbolOet teitYs otS provincial Was redea 111,ing W ni