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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-12-22, Page 3512 Canadian Maritime Union steward Pat Kelly, left, talks with repfesentatives of the press as crew members of the Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. boat "Thornhill" prepare to leave the ship after resigning In protest over what they called contract violations and unsafe conditions aboard the ship. According At ,Centralia College to the union representative the men will lose their rights to unemployment insurance over the off season because they quit and could lose their seniority status with the shipping companyav(ataff photo) Town Council Briefs -_ GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, DgCEMEER 27, 19"t r GIbbpnsSt, folks oppose Council received a letter. which protests the proposed signed from four residents of development of row housing in Gibbons Street in Goderich that area. "As residents of Gibbons Street we strongly object to the Street area," said the- letter:; recommended pla to' build "Our objection is on file and we; Town Houses or-R'ow Housing feel that there is , little cl>t in the Suncoast or Gibbons ference between Town. Housing' and Row Housing' Robert Scott, present at last. Thursday's meeting of counci• l,} said he had understood the, area was proposed for singlet ► home dwellings. '.. Councillor Dave Go*+ r, asked that a copy of the letter; be sent.. to Goderich Area Plan- ning Board: - High level entertainment at pre—Christmas concert BY AL MULLIN On Saturday, December 15, the London Symphony Or- chestra and the , Earle Terry Singers performed at Goderich District Collegiate to a capacity audience of over seven hundred people. The London musicians were brought to Goderich by the Rotary Club and were spon- sored by the Sully Foundation. All the pieces performed cen- tred around the theme of Christmas. "The Waltz of the Flowers" from "The Nut- cracker Suite" by- Tschaikovsy was the first number perfor- med. This Christmas favorite, an exciting start to the concert, was crisply and masterfully executed. The first of a series of stage personnel shifts brought out the Help for -Huron farmers Managing a farm business today isn't easy. New technology is constantly ap- pearing and capital costs are increasing on the fast -changing farm scene. Making the right decision -at the right time is im- portant. Centralia College helps far- mers be better managers through the agricultural short course program. These courses will be offered this winter. Swine Farmers Short Course on January 16 and 17 takes a look at management for in- creasing production and profit in the 'sow herd .and feeder pig operation. Feeding, - breeding and disease control `are impor- .cant topics to be diSci1ske L Beef Farmers Short Course on January 23 emphasizes profitability in the feedlot operation. How do high -grain rations and liquid protein sup- plements fit in? What's the market outlook? These and other topics. of interest will be - discussed. Crop Fertility Short Course, January 30 and 31. Is there., really .a fertilizer shortage? Find out how to make the best use of your fertilizer dollars and livestock manure. The new nitrogen recommendations along with new ideas in tillage equipment will he discussed. Income Tax Filing Short Course, February 5. Did last year's income tax forms give hat about.S�ncoust A letter from B.M. Ross, Town Engineer, has been - referred to the Public -Works Committee of council, chaired b'y Reeve Deb Shewfelt. The letter, printed below, ex- plains the situation involving Suncoast Drive and advises the Town to consult the solicitor for, an opini.on "on the municipality's resDotisibi'lity for these services and whether the municipality may also be charged with an additional por- tion of the drainage assessment for the South Trunk Storm Sewer". After reading the letter, Councillor Dave Gower suggested a "long look before accepting it (Suncoast Drive)". He said there .should he a thorough investigation first. The letter from B.M. Ross says: "We recently deposited in the registry office a plan known as No. 22RD No. 189, a copy of which is herewith enclosed. This plan shows as Part I the proposed extension of Suncoast Drive from Registered. Plan No. 39 through to Highway No. 21 (Bayfield Road). This property is presently owned by Suncoast Estates Limited, and -it is un- derstood that this company will be transferring ownership to the Municipality. "We wish to point out to Council that the South .Trunk Sanitary Sewer exists in a 50 foot easement along this proposed street extension, and that Suncoast Estates Limited R has partially constructed the roadbed. This construction con-, sists of the placing of a Granular "B" base (stone dust), but it is not built to the full width, nor has a field check been made to determine if it -is up to grade. "If this portion of Suncoast Drive was constructed as a street under as Plan ,of Sub- division, the subdivider would be charged with the cost of con- structing a street not less than 28 feet wide, with a paved sur- face, concrete curb and gutter. And storm sewers. Since this is a collector street, it is our opinion that the pavement width should be increased to 40 feet, and perhaps the difference in construction costs (i.e. in- creased width from 28 feet to 40 feet) should he borne by the Municipality. "We wish to bring to the at- tention of Council that if the Municipality accepts the con- veyance and the - roadbed as presently existing, the Municipality may be assuming the costs that would otherwise be chargeable to the developer. These/costs are extensive and wnyitt include widening the present granular base, applying Granular "A" for the full width, placing curb and gutter • on both sides of the road, con- structing catch basins and manholes to outlet in the proposed South Trunk Storm Sewer, constructing water mains, installing street lights, and asphalt pavement. We wish also to advise that since this is ergs street in a new developing area, no subsidy can be expec- ted from the Ministry of Tran- sportation and Com- munications. "Your solicitor should be consulted for an opinion on the Municipality's responsibility for these services, and whether the Municipality may also be charged with an af1ditional por- tion of the drainage assessment for the South Trunk Storm Sewer." Harbor report Two boats made a call at the Goderich Sifto Salt Miae during the past week...Decem- her 19 the Algorail, light out of Sault. Ste. Marie took on 20,000 tons and later the same day the Goderich, light' out of Port Weller, took on 9,000 tons. At the local grain elevators the Lachinedoc replaced the Troisdoc and loaded corn while on December 17 the Westdale made her last call joining the winter fleet. December 18 the Thornhill arrived with a load of grain from Thunder Bay and put out again December 20 to pick up n final cargo before returning to the Goderich, harbor f6r winter docking. you trouble? Here's a one -day workshop for farmers on .how to file your 1973 income tax. A Chartered, accountant will provide the instruction,. Register early for this one. Beef From the Dairy Herd, February 7. A course for dairymen who raise or buy calves for veal or finishing. Topics include raising the calf, veal production, •finishing programs, marketing and economics. The Farmer and the Law, February 12. What are the far- mer's rights and obligations ac- cording to the law? Lawyers will discuss contracts, rights of way, expropriation, bankruptcy of processors and suppliers and public liability as they apply to farmers. Farm Business Arrangements and Estate Plan- ning, February 27 and 28. Here's an importtfnt topic for all farm families particularly those planning a partnership or incorporation. Management specialists, a lawyer and an ac- countant will discuss the various programs and the legal and income tax implications. Top Farmer Short Course, February 6 and February 26. A two-day course for top cash crop and livestock farmers. Use the computer to plan your crop- ping program, and select the size 'of .,equipment needed to give you the highest net return on your investment. The cost is $10.00. Apply early as enrolment is limited. For further information about any of these,courles or to apply, contact yourounty agricultural extension office or Centralia College of Agricultural Technology, Huron Park, Ontario. Public meeting in Kincardine for Hydro Ontario Hydro has announ- ced that it will hold public meetings in Kincardine and Port Elgin_ early in the New Year to discuss expansion plans for the Bruce Nuclear Power Development. Ontario Hydro's proposed plans,call for the building of a second Bruce Nuclear Generating -Station, and ad- ditional heavy water produc- tion facilities. Through the media, mailings,' �' group visits, public meetings and briefs submitted in writing, Hydro is seeking to gather comp• munity opinion concerning its expansion plans. '!chis infor- mation will be included with Hydro's submission to the Minister of Energy seeking "Authority to begin construction of the additional facilities. griefs should be submitted to: BRUCE NUCLEAR POWER DEVELOPMENT, Information Office, c/o Mr. H.M. Hayter, Box 1000, Tiver ton, Ontario. For further information, con- tact Mr. D.R. White, at (5191 q68-7031. Earle Terry Singers. As with about the writing of the Christ - all musical . organizations this mas carol "Silent Night". Mrs. group of approximately thirty Heather Brandt, who is a mem- women has its annual changes . ber of Theatre London, served in membership. This year's as narratlir of the story and the group, with very few older orchestra played interludes singers, has a very "young" which described in music the sound, lacking depth and moods and scenes of the story. richness of tone. Some fault could be found The choir sang many carols with the length of the musical of different ethnic origins, and interludes which many listeners two contemporary carols by felt were too long. Mrs. Brandt, Benjamin Britten, an English Mr. Evens, the conductor, and composer. At all times, the -the orchestra worked, together singers displayed very good very well to successfully per - control of their voices, and a form this new work. The highly developed sense of en- children and adults apparently semble. As group they had a enjoyed it very much. vitality and enthusiasm much appreciated by the ' audience. To end the program the Unfortunately, the balance and Earle Terry Singers led the blend suffered because the audience in singing several choir was spread out in two Christmas carols while the or - long rows. chestra accompanied. After the The orchestra returned to first carol or two the audience play "Serenade of Carols", by became accustomed to Mr. Morton Gould, which is an Evens faster tempos. arrangement in three movements of many familiar carols such as "Patapan" and "Greensleeves", - The arrangement is especially interesting and delightful because Gould uses many small groups of in- struments toyrovide a variety of. sound colours giving dif- ferent moods." The audience should note that when a com- position: -is in several sections, applause should be held until the end of the last section."'' The second half of the, program was devoted largely to a single work, "Johann's Gift to Christmas". The composition, commissioned last year by the Vancouver Symphony Or- chestra, is a musical fable Hall Lamp gets boost from bank Thanks to the idea the the generosity of a Clinton. businessman who wished to Many thanks go to the Rotary Club- and the Sully Foundation for providing Goderich -with such high level entertainment. The orchestra will return for its fifth annual concert on March 9, 1974. Pat King concerned for drivers Goderich Police Chief Pat King issued a reminder to motorists this week in connec- tion with winter driving. "These are mornings when Jack Frost smears his icy hand over our vehicle wndows," he pointed out, "atid the law requires that the driver has a clear unobstructed view when he is driving." "This means waiting a few minutes to clear the icy snow from not only the front window of your vehicle but the side and rear ones as well; Several ac- cidents have already been remain anonymous nearly 70 • caused this year because of Hall Lamp Company employees snowed up windows". who were laid off two weeks . "This means cleaning a ago will have a happier Christ= larger area than some drivers mas. do and a section about the size A Christmas fund for the em- of a slice of . bacon is not ployees has been set up in the enough." _ Exeter branch of the Bank of "Anyhow," the Chief obser- Montreal and a Clinton' ves, "using an ice scraper is businessman gave -the first good exercise." $100.•- The Police Chief also notes The fund was set up Wed- that younger drivers are more nesday by Dwight Strain of prone to cleaning their win - Clinton and will be ad- down than older persons.wa ministered by six other former He al He Hall employees. There are snowmobilers toso watch the stop about 70 of the nearly 400 ssigns be workers who are not eligible f�hr "ignsthey applyandyietold you also." either help from the United "If you're the cross country Auto Workers Union and don't type at night know the route qualify for unemployment in- well,' he adds. "Don't lose surance. your head to some pretty wire Mr. Strain said that fence." donations will be accepted at "Children have not been any chartered - hank and forgotten," he concluded. "Hit - will be forwarded to the Exeter ching rides on moving vehicles Bank of Montreal. A committee is extremely dangerous to you will decide how the fund will and so is playing on thin ice. Be be distributed. careful." * * * The tender of Ken Gerber" Construction Ltd., Stratford, for $113,953.50 was accepted by - Goderich Town Council last Thursday evening_ to install the sewer on'Eldon Street, Bennett Street, Blake Street' and MacDonald Street. The work will be done under the Federal -Provincial Winter Capital Projects Fund which pays 100 percent of the labor. * * * Richard Brenner of Brenner Mechanical Contractors was at Town Council last week to talk about purchasing Lots 20 and 21 of Plan 21 on B-ennett Street east. The town has asked a price of $5,500 for 100 feet of fron- tage. Brenner feels that price is excessive and advised council he will file a counter-offer. In the meantime, Reg. McGee and Sons Limited is anxious to ke.a land trade with the Town involving the same property. That matter was referred to the Ad- ministrative Committee chaired by Councillor Dave Gower. * * * Councillor Frank Walkotn told council last week he had advised the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority Goderich is' "sadly put out" that nothing has een done for the town in the various areas involving the river and the lakefront. Council had received a letter from MVCA which noted that a letter had been sent to the Federal Department of Public Works to lend support" to Goderich's search for assistance to clear out the build up of 'sand at the 'river's mouth. Deputy -reeve Stan Profit said that the coming Lake Huron Parkway Commission may be of greater benefit to Goderich and advised council to look at the situation "very closely when rnembership comes up". Councillor Walkom spoke again and said he'd advised MVCA officials that the vote was 5-3 in favor of joining MVCA but if that vote was taken now, it would be defeated 8-0. "I told .you so," said Coun- cillor Dave Gower who has been opposed to joining MVCA from the beginning. * * * Bridge scores The Goderich Duplicate Bridge Club held their regular evening at the Maitland Coun- try Club on Tuesday with A.J. Weerasooriya and Bill Bradley teaming up to win with a score of 12` points. Mary Donnelly and Eleanor Erskine scored 111/2 for)second followed by Joanne Duckworth and Lee Ryan with 10I/2, Omar Hazelgrove and Art Wilson with nihe and one half and Ray Fisher and Tom Eadie with six and one half. ANNUAL nnliumri stiwi' Harry Little, right, manager *Mho Little Mow, Ott 4o+erloh, preprints $ells alerted with M cash when he won the sword by wNh 1 AhtrowloNt loom W. the Mpn��C ►g 441 ett+�et+s` �oingilo on �� 12. Mt Sorted knots League mow* is snood by Moog sponsors of Godsrl*A for MgIi eoerss. tat pull