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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-11-29, Page 3th s. S• f► tic ok a 3u rs it se P u JACK'S JOTTIN'OS fROA QU[EN'S PARK endments• to the Ontario II artd -Trust Corporations 0 that will among other 48 permit specialized • mor - Investment companies to incorporated in Ontario oft passed by. the Legislature. *cialized i fnitFhenie)nduitcan, t akr irantage "pow through" tax treatment het will be provided with gage of Federal legislation. pierndeTrustrlpermit Compani Companies to Loin if incorporated with either par 00 par Value shares. They till also permit amalgamation trust companies and loan coeporations.' One amendment fosides for regulation of the btu] of disclosure of terms, conditions and interest rates in lending and mortgage transac- tons, The restriction limiting etond mortgage investments to i4 of all mortgage investments j removed will I and beren Nrnn tdtedust d t o companies F levest in and operate sub- idiary mortgage finance com- panies. • Metros 3 ' million dollar Dial•a-bus experiment in the York Mills area has met only loke warm. public response in its first three weeks of operation. The buses travel with only .one third to one half of their potential load ,even during rush hours. The 17 seat mini buses which deliver passengers from their homes to thesubw•ay rarely have carried tore than 5 or 6 passengers a tip in their first three weeks. The special bus service in which you call a bud by telephone at least an hour before you want to leave home rost40c a trip without transfer privileges. At present passenger loads, theservice is costing a subsidy of more than 75c per trip. Mrs. Birch, Cabinet Minister respon- Mule for Youth denounced Of- ttwa's opportunities for Youth Ind Local Initiatives Program.' 'They have created a large poup•of professional grant get- ters, people who have become very skilled in writing briefs to the Government at getting more funds to create more non jobs." According to Margaret. Birch, linister without` Portfolio, These people are active all cross Canada playing what really looks like a shiny new lame invented by the 'Federal Government - a game called. invent the social service" or find a new need". Mrs. Birch claims that the money handed out in grants were never -adequately managed by the Federal Gover- nment. There was never adequate supervision or rfc- countability within the project. Without clear accountability the money paid out resembled illowances more than it did saIarie'§. She said the projects selected seem to be picked on the basis of how they would sound in Ottawa press releases rather than _ by any hart' Scrutiny of the benefits they mould bring to the communities around them or to the people empinyed in them. Her com- ments came after the Federal Government indicated it might Increase this year's Local lnitiatives Program expen- ditures from the present 85 million dollars. Ontario Energy Minister rCYMcKeough is in no hurry Jack Riddell, „HurorrMPP to impose a 50 mile an hour limit on the Provin'ce's High- ways but he is willing to recon- sider the matter if the Federal Energy Minister ask the Provinces to cut highway speed to conserve fuel supplies. Mr. McKeough was less keen c44 a possible ban on Sunday driving, as he indicated that there would be a real problem deciding just who should be granted exemption from any such ban. Premier William Davis was attacked by Stephen Lewis, Leader of the NDP party for not producing, a statement on the implications for the Ontario economy of the energy shor- tages. Ontario Attorney General Dalton Bales, said he objected strongly to some provisions of' the Federal Government's proposed wiretap legislation. Mr. Bales refused to specify exactly what his objections were when asked in the House but said he objec- ted to wide powers given the Federal Solicitors General to authorize police wiretapping. 'Commenting on reports that a Legislature Committee draf- ted, calling for 80% Canadian hiring - by 1980 in Canadian Colleges and Universities, On- tario Premier William Davis said he favours a high percen- tage of Canadians among College and University teachers but .he does not want quotas that could exclude competent foreigners. Attorney General Dalton Bales gave a lengthy ministerial statement outlining the recommendations made by the Ontario Law Reform Com- mission. The two volume report on the administration of On- tario Courts suggest that every person accused of a criminal of- fence should be brought to trial within 90 days of his arrest or su.`nmons, Other recommendations are as follows: Creation of an Attorney General's Advisory Committee on Court Administration with representation from the.Bench, Government, the legal professions and the public at la'ge: - Creation of an educational and research facility in Court administration; A greater exercise by the Attorney General of his power to bring serious criminal cases before the High Court; Reduction of the number of centres at which the High Court may sit from the present 48. to 32;" - Reconstitution of the County Court Judges' Criminal Courts, District Judges Criminal Courts, and 'the Courts of General Sessions of the Peace as a single court with - one name to be decided by the Judges themselves; - Adoption of a policy under which all County Court Clerks will be legally trained; - An end to the practise of naming County Court Judges to Police Commissions; - Abolition of the present distinction between High Court hearings in Court and cham- bers; - the transfer of many civil appeals and all summary con- viction appeals from the Court of Appeal to Divisional Courts; Year round operation of all Courts; - Abolition of civil juries ex- cept in the case of actions for libel, slander, malicious arrest, malicious prosecution and false imprisonment. Health Minister Richard Pot- ter told the Legislature that he intends to get in touch,with Denturists who are flouurr g his new law, compelling them to become licensed Denture Therapists. The Denturists have until December 7,' to register for a third set of qualifying examinations and stop practising as denturists or face prosecution. The Den- turists Society bitterly fought the act 'which brings its mem- bers - once they qualify -under the supervision of dentists cut- ting off direct dealing with the public. About 80 denturists have qualified in two previous examinations this year. There are an estimated 150 to 200 still making false teeth illegally in about 85 clinics in Ontario. Ontario Education Minister Tom Wells refused this week to raise the announced 1974 •rrovincitil ceilings _on school Board spending despite criticism that the ceilings are increasing teacher/pupil ratios ants, are creating situations where students lack textlicooks or laboratory equipment. Canada leads all countries per capita education spending, ex- cept for Sweden. ,Ontario tops all other Canadian provinces in this regard. Environment Minister James Auld did an about face and an- nounced that after recon: sideration this Ministry's in spectors will prosecute drivers who removed control devices from their cars if they did not psit them back on after a war- ning. He said the current O,rl- tario standards are adequate and the Federal Government should not require -automobile manufacturers to install devices which reduce exhaust more than the present controls GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY. NOVEMBER -29, 1P73 --PAG* 3 uncoast plaza to f letter from White A letter from the Hon. John White, 'Ministry of Treasury Economics and In- tergovernmental -Affairs, came before a recent meeting of the Goderich Businessmen's Association and later went before the Huron County Plan—. njng Board. The correspondence, ad- dressed to R.N. Brady of Ler- ner and Associates, London, dealt with some of the problems surrounding the proposed amendment to Goderich's Official Plan in con- nection with the shopping plaza planned by Suri oast Estates Limited. The businessmen, who have been fighting the proposal on the grounds that the introduc- tion of a shopping plaza in the area would seriously affect the viability of Goderich's down- town merchants, learned that Suncoast's proposal will not require an amendment to the Huron County Official Plan as originally thought. ' Mr. White explained in his letter that his staff has reviewed the entire matter and Found that the question of a - shopping plaza in Goderich as proposed by Suncoast "can be resolved within the context of policy statements expressed in the Huron County Official Plan." "An amendment to the'local plan, however, is necessary as it is my understanding that the site in question ,is presently designated Industrial and it should be designated Commer- cial to permit a chapping cen- tre," wrote Mr. White. "In ad- dition, the Council of the Town of Goderich should not approve such an amendment unless it can be adequately demon- strated that the shopping cen- tre under review will not detrimentally affect the viability of the existing com- mercial area." However. the Minister has advised that since the proposal's sphere of influence may extend beyond the Town of Goderich, the Huron County Planning Board should be con- sulted in the matter. "As a joint planning board is concerned with the overall problems and prospects of a, planning area, I recommend that this shopping centre decision be made in con- sultation with the Huron County Planning Board," wrote Mr. White. "It is for this reason that the views of the County Board will be required by the Plans Administration Branch when ' the proposed amendment is submitted for my approval." iIi!'S.x'YS MITIzi ;1mire:acys vstli irs:Kmmt ' S'l i>:Y3SzYsZrSci tEiZ Yszt SM13:4 +Y'Y r•SzMI 5:1 4a35acrosm 5' SEszmmYsz3i'mtrtzsml3. • Not much choice for dining -out on Christmas Debbie Darling, second - year journalism student from Conestoga College at Kitchener, is working with the Signal -Star staff from now until the new year. Miss Darling, 18 years old andaa native of Windsor, is in Goderich on a work -experience jaunt and will be assuming regular duties with the local newspaper as part of her ,on-the-job training in connection with her studies at the school. BY DEBBIE DARLING Tired of cooking a huge Christmas dinner? Amidst the hustle and bustle of, decorating the home and shopping for aunts and uncles they haven't seen for years, many people are finding it difficult to spend numerous hours required- for the traditional festive feast. There_ is a trend across the country for families_ to leave the cooking to their favourite restaurant. Mothers are getting a rest from the old grind in the kitchen and allowing them- selves to spend a relaxing day with their families. If anyone in Goderich would like this kind of a break they are either going to . have to celebrate Christmas early or else be prepared to go as far as London or one of the other larger municipalities. Local restaurant owners have 'decided to spend their Christmas at home. According to the Liquor License Board of Ontario; any licensed dining room holding a permit to remain open on Sun- days is eligible to operate on Christmas Day on request to Christmas party funds at Regional Assessment Office stolen Monday Officers of the Goderich Police Department are conduc- ting an investigation into a break enter and 'theft at the Huron -Perth Regional Assessment Office locally which, according to Police Chief Pat King, occurred sometime late Sunday or early Huron Branch of Architectural Conservancy discuss downtown redevelopment planning scheme The Huron County Branch of the Architectural Conservancy.. of Ontario held its November meeting on Thu"rsday evening at Knox Presbyter* Church with a special presentation by the Norwich Union Life In- surance Company on down- town redevelopment as the major item before the group. Iii" addition to members of the Conservancy, represen- tatives of the 'Goderich Businessmen's Association and the Goderich Town Council were also on hand to. hear Morley Taylor, London Branch fAINSLI Boneless - Fresh pi DRESSED ROAST PORK. 111.1 9 GROUND CHUCK STEAKS 1 .0911E In -tan 20c 16. 1 IIAM •eSTEAKS shad - Toes ,.., ter BREAD E D. ON THELTLUARE, MARKET 524-8551 • 3 LB.98C II 97cIO 0 YO S OPEN FRI.EVENINGS TILL9 p.m. rimmimaimminuomminum .Save with our Wholesale Prices - We buy Direct From Producers Manager of the Norwich Com- pany, explain his company's program of aid to communities involving themselves in a clean up - paint up core renewal scheme. Mr.' Taylor presented the film "Queen Street. Niagara Falls", dealing with the work of a Norwich Plan in that city to dress up the downtown area. Following the film he discussed the program in more detail with those attending. He explained that the Nor- wich Plan provides no direct financial assistance but instead acts as a consultant, free of'-' charge, to aid %groups in all areas of renewal from planning to getting the most for their dollar when purchasing paint and other supplies. Mr. Taylor also noted that at 'present the Norwich Plan is un- derway on-" a project in Strathroy. In other' business the group heard a presentation from member Nick Hill who tabled a suggested program the Conser- vancy might undertake to sur- vey historic buildings in the County. His seven page brief outlined how the program would be un- dertaken, how it might be financed, staffed and carried out. Copies of the proposal were circulated to members and a decision is to be made at the next meeting" Members expressed concern that no 'developments had taken place with regard to brief on the former Huron County Jail submitted to town council by the A.C.O. some time ago. Monday morning. The thief, or thieves, broke the glass in a rear door to gain entry to the building and stole $280 which had been collected from employees for the office _Christmas Party. Chief King pointed out that ,large sums of money are not, normally kept at the office. The theft was discovered by employees reporting for work on Monday morning. In other activities the local police department investigated 120 occurrences, 11 .,of which were of a criminal nature. Charges are still pending in - connection with those -criminal activities and officers laid 14 charges under the Highway Traffic Act as well as two more under the Liquor Control Act. ' On traffic the police were • called out to investigate a total of four mishaps during the past week, two of them involving in- juries to pedestrians. A two car collision at mid- night November 23 resulted in $350,damage to a car driven by Carol L. Duckworth of 249 Lighthouse Street and $15 damage to a vehicle driven by Laurence Siemon, of 136 Cam- bria Road North. There were no injuries in the accident which occurred cin tls� parking lot of the Sifto Salt Evaporator Plant. Henry Carter of Saltford sustained minor injuries when he was struck while walking on Victoria Street at Napier St. on November 24 at about 12:35 a.m. Mr. Carter was struck by a car driven by Robert R. Court- ney of R.R. 1 Ripley. Ann Marie Budny suffered a sprained ankle when a car driven by Gregory Smith of 251 Catherine Street, in which she was a passenger, st ruiek a parked car on Elgin Avenue near South Street. Damage to the Smith - vehicle was estimated at $1500 and to the parked car, owned by Delmer Schloendorf of 99 Brock Street, at $100. The mishap occurred at about 10:20 p.m. November 25. Six year old Scott Brindley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Brin- dley of 104 Elgin Avenue, was sent to hospital with minor in- juries when he was struck by a car on ,Victoria Street at -1:00 p.m. November 26. The car was' driven by John McDaid of R.R. 2 Goderich. the board. The few establishments that hold such a permit in this area, however, are not interested. They would prefer to let their staff go home . to friends and relatives and leave the cooking to the individual mothers and housewives.. Not to ignore Christmas com- pletely, several restaurants will be serving Christmas dinners prior to December 25. The (Inderich Restaurant Steak House and Tavern will be serving their Christmas din- ner on December 24, with roast turkey being featured. The management there feels that the staff'should have a chance to spend the, day at home. Two dining rooms will be sharing their Christmas with the public on December 23, the Sunday before the holiday. Both establishments will have roast turkey and Christmas pudding on the menu for" the day. °e One of these restaurants, The Candlelight Restaurant and Tavern. feels that it has always. been tradition to, close on Christmas Day and therefore will do so again this year. The other dining room is located in the Bedford Hotel. Along with turkey and pud- ding, theywil be serving in- dividual Chrisstnras jellied salads, giblet gravy, hot mince pie and Christmas cake. In or- der to give it a more. "homey" atmosphere, there will also be fruit baskets and bowls of mints and nuts around the room. The Bedford Hotel was not always closed on Christmas Day. In fact, this is the first year that the dining room will be closed. The owners felt that although business was certainly. good in the past', the -staff should be given a chance to spend Christmas with their families. Very few things slow down or stop on special occasions anymore. Christmas being one of the most popular holidays, it is no wonder that many establishments like to take ad- vantage of the chance for a rest. Unfortunately, even one day a year is not really appreciated by the public and to have such places as eating spots close has become more of a hindrance than a blessing. The popularity of dining out on Christmas Day has definitely caught on in the larger cities. Restaurants and dining rooms in areas like Win- dsor, London and Toronto are completely booked one or two months ahead of time. If par- ties don't bother to make reser- vations they often find them- selves sanding in line-ups or going home hunky: Those who, work in these restaurants resign themselves to the facts and look at it as. an excep- tionally heavy day with lots of tips. Small towns often, dwell on tradition and it appears- Goderich is one of -these type of towns. Although it may not he by their own choice, nuost residents will likely he spen- ding Christmas dinner -at home this year. Barbad�s' charm only hours away Only 41/2 hours jet flying time from New York, five from Toronto, Canada, and ten from London, Barbados which - has been famous as a-holidar island since 1887, may be en- joyed by anyone. For the chief anyone, of this island „is,, its, ,variety, and the friepolineas of its people. Your hared,has too many fingers to count the days the sun never shines, and it is im- possible to spend a week without obtaining a sun tan that will be the envy of all -your stay-at-home friends, whatever time of the year you choose Barbados for your„holiday. Calm and unspoilt, Barbados seems blessed by natures own hand. Miles upon miles of white sand beaches surround a 'land of great charm and natural beauty. The beaches are accessible and are never overcrowded. There is also the delightful contrast of the calm waters of the Caribbean on thets/ne side and the wild exciting surf of the Atlantic on. the other.'• And .because of the cows! for- mation of the land, drinking water is purified by a natural filtering process. It needs no boiling before drinking. Located the most easterly of the Caribbean Island, Bar- bados enjoys the natural air- conditioning of constant sea breezes and in the North East the air is positively bracing. Rainfall averages 75 inches annually at the highest elevations and 45 inches at sea level. Bayfield senior citizens receive $6,725 grant. By Jim Fitzgerald The Bayfield Senior Citizen's Club learned Tuesday that they have received a $6;725 New Horizons grant from the Federal government to start a drop-in centre in the Village. Clair Merner, president of the Club, said Tuesday night that the money will be used to update the wood heating system- in the old Town Hall in the Village, enabling the Village's senior citizens to have a place to play cards, shuf- fleboard and make crafts. "We're going to use this money as well to put in inside toilets,” Mr. Merner said. The 45 member club also hopes to install a floor shuf- fleboard and buy a piano and a sewing 'machine, h'it Mr. Mc►'r= ner said he didn't know how far the money would go. The New Ho,tizons program was , set up fast year by the Federal government and is run by the department of health and welfare. The program gives specific aid to senior citizens groups, and each project must he planned and carried out by a group of ten or more senior citizens %'ho take responsibility for the project. (� Mr. Merner said that the group had been given per- mission to use the old town hall by the Bayfield Council and he said they would not in- terfere with the Bayfield Bluebird Society who received a similar grant of $5,000 last October_ .t.o build Bluebird boxes. , The Bluebird Society will use the basement of the building and the senior citizens will use the main floor. Another grant was awarded to the Brussels Lawn Bowling Club to help establish a lawn bowling club for senior citizens in that area. The temperature ranges from 75 degrees to 80 degrees F., very seldom falling below 68 degrees or rising above 98 . degrees F. And - with a relatively low humidity, Summer is a cool af- fair: Claimed by the English in 1625, and settled in 1627, Bar- bllowclosely the pat ternados of fie ife ined pre -revolutionary England. From as early as 1639 the first parliament sat and continued on page 12 Christmas fights target for thieves The Biblical expression "Let there be light" doesn't have much influence on one class of - thieves, according to Goderich Police Chief Pat King. During the past few years the theft of lights'has become morn over the Christmas season in Goderich and other com- munities, and this year will probably be little different ac- cording to the police. Police say thiol is a difficult type 'of crime to detect because they have no reason to doubt a person's presence on a property until it -is too late. ' Chief King offers several ii i. -6 how the 1111111- ,a her of Tight thefts this year in Goderich could be reduced. Neighbors ca n help each other by reporting to police any suspicious persons on a property where the persons .are,, not members of the family or not known. When setting out light, police suggest securing the fittings to the fixture or tree in as many places as possible using wire or cord, to make i•t 'ditficult for thieves to remove them. Doi not rely on the electrical •coupling alone for support. Lights should be placed as high above the ground as 'possible, low level lights being most vulnerable, 'Ground positioned spot lights can be made more secure- by placing a stake' in the ground on either side of the light's pivot, then firmly tying the complete fixture to the stakes. In addition to precautions agaynst thefts, the police are reminding residents installing holiday lights of the impar= tante of checking the electrical safety of the lights. Frayed or bare wires should be taped or replaced. This is especially im- portant if the lights 'are at- tached to metal railf'nga. These suggestions were of- fered through the local .Police Department in ht►pe that resident-A'of Goderich 'will hay,* a bright Christmas, safely and securely. . 04)