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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-12-22, Page 44• PAGE IIA—OODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, i973 NEIA, :1:4 kg fl'r A • • (*Cw• iltilimed from page 5A) coast. Estates Limited has ad. vied Goderich Town Council the firm is anxious to get on with the South Storm Sewer. In fact, the company has made anoffer to the town t a cash set - dement of $25,320 for the 4,220 feet of storm sewer which is required in the development land area owned by Suncoast Estates Limited at the southern edge of the Municipality west of the Bayfield Road, and the farm grant credit "which could be obtained". It is understood the remainder of the costs would be paid by other land developers and subdividers in - the area as well as the Town of Goderich. The Ministry of Natural ministered by the police Com- mission will come to the coun- cil table this evening, If everything goes as plan- ned, Judith Gooderham Pool will be open two weeks from., tomorrow, Friday, June 1. Beach patrol will begin June 25 and playgrounds hill open July 9. Rev. GarbuttSmith of Strat- ford was elected president of the' Huron -Perth TB and Respiratory Disease Association at the annual educational dinner meeting held in Egmondville United Church last Wednesday. Vice- presidents are Miss Eileen O'Brien ef Goderich and Mrs. Frank Dodds of Stratford. Mrs. Gurpal Thind has been appointed as Supervisor of Nursing for the Huron County Health Unit. Her duties of- ficially began May 1. Ttrough the sponsorship of the Goderich Kinsmen Club and the local Police Depart- ment the annual Crusader MAY 31, 1973 Paul Carroll of-Goderich was appointed a vice-principal in Huron County at a committee of the whole on May 22 following the regular meeting in Clinton of the Huron County Board of Education, Mr. Carroll, presently a teacher at, Victoria Public School lin Goderich, will be the vice- principal at Sedorth Public School bginning ‘-eptember 1. Although officials at the Huron County Health Unit have been informed by MPPs Jack Riddell (Huron) and Murray Gaunt (Huron -Bruce) that Minister of the Environ- ment James Auld has agreed to supply two technicians to con- duct a cottage survey along the eroded shoreline of Lake Huron, no official word as yet been received from the Ministry itself. One hundred and eighty members of Local 682 of the In- ternational Chemical Workers Summarfest '73 was wet. It several limes during the three days of the event bulthe annual summer festival of arts, entertainment and sidewalk sales was also provided with a cool glass of suds through the Kinsmen Club's Beer Garden. Goderich Recreation Director Mike Dymond enjoys a refreshing drink during a lull in Summerfest activities. (staff photo) rained Resources has sent out letters to the various townships in the • Huron -Perth Counties asking for their approval to hold an archery season on deer this fall from October 29 until Novem- ber 25. To date, only four town- ships have replied. They all flatly rejected the proposal, Goderich Township in their reply stated that they were "op - Posed to a deer season of any kirid". The limit per hunter would be one deer. The Signal -Star made one of their most serious typographical errors when a picture of Mery Witter was run telling of his promotion • to Sergeant.- after being with the force for six weeks. It was sup- posed VP read six years. Apologies were extended 'to Sgt. Witter. One hundred and ten of the 180 members of Local 682, In- ternational Chemicals workers met on Sunday and voted to strike DOMTAR's Chemicals Sifto Salt mine in Goderich. No work stoppage is expected however until May 22. MAY 17, 1973 The Midget Girls overall champion at, the Huron -Perth Track and Field Meet was 15 year old Lisa Scholtz, a second levet student at G.D.C.I. Lisa also turned in a record perfor- mance in the long jump with a 'measurement of 15 feet 11 in- ches. " Negotiations between DOM: TAR Chemitale. Sifto Salt Mine in Goderich and Local 192 of the International Chemical Worker* which felled in conciliation some time ago, are to resume next Tuesday at the bidding of mine amenegeonent. The anion mon- bers move into * legal stirike iss'• as askikaiiiit theseday ' sommaisiewilasisia hum' the Chaimmihigie Cycle Club Bicycle Rodeo will be held Saturday, May 26 at Victoria Public School. MAY 24, 1973 It may be a week or more before the Goderich Detach- ment of the Ontario Provincial Police are informed by Canadian Forces Base London just what the canister, resem- bling a bomb found Monday by youngsters on a beach north of Godericicr actually is. The canister, which now thought to be a smoke bonib, was found along the lake shore about five miles north of here Monday af- ternoon by youngsters playing in the area. Instructions were on the canister for the steps to arm the mechanism but nothing explained how to defuse it. Linton and Hirst Limited will co-operate with the Goderich Industrial Com- mission and exchange the present lot they own for another one in the Industria Park. The Industrial Com- mission, had written to Linton and Hirst to make Suggestion of an exchange when it became evident that Signal -Star Publishing Limited was in- terested in the lot. The Canadian Radio and Television Commission is ex- pected to make a decision in the near future on an ap- plication filed by Airland Com- munkation 'Services Ltd. of Goderich to provide cable television service to the com- munities of Listowel, Exeter and Centralia. At' present Airland provide* such service to Goderich, Clinton and Strathroy and installed the cable televieion system now in service at Kincardine. John Kane of Goderich Weems a saswebor d a rare few who have recorded a heie to 001/1 in their plf esteem The aseasorishie event +tame Tuadikp OEM en the Okra Mile • R • standings for the team coached by Paul Howe. The Jr. Vikings however were . undisputed* champs in thtOr division with an undefeated season under the direction of coach Phil Bugler. The Knights_of Columbus in Goderich ate very active in the Pro -Life efforts in the _town. They sponsored a 25 -mile walkathon and a poster conteei, at St. Joseph's Separate School. Both were very effective for the club in raising funds and par- ticipation in the effort. Tim McGee a local athlete was runner-up in the all On- tario school Track and Field meet held at the ,C.N.E. stadium. He was 81/2" short of the winning throw in the midget shot put event. The student at G.D.C.I. along with fellow athlete Gerry (O'Brien competed in the event after they both excelled in the Huron -Perth Track and Field meet. el JUNE 14, 1973 The Goderich Police Association is donating 9200 to the workshop for -retarded adults in Goderich which is un- der ' the direction of Mrs. Evelyn Carroll, The gift is part of the proceeds from the circus which recently played Goderich under the auspices of the local police. JUNE 21, 1973 • G.R. "Rick" Robertson, an electricity and electronics teacher at GDCI, is planning to The battle over the shopping plaza began to take shape at last Tuesday's meeting of the Goderich Planning Board. The Businessmen's Association, with the help of lawyer George Plaxton, made a report denying Suncoast's claims that the area will be able to support both a plaza and the existing stores. Special reference was made to the proposed A and P store that will occupy space in the plaza. The businessmen4claim that it would . be impossible for the other grocery stores in the area to compete. About 70 out of 130 par- ticipants who began theig25-mile' walk to raise funds for the anti- abortion publicity 'campaign made it the full route to help realize an estimated $2,000 for the cause. One of the featured walkers, , who only made 22 miles was sixty-four year old John Dykstra of Goderich who walked because he believed in the Ten Commandments, in- cluding, the one "Thou Shalt Not Kill." - A plea for a Vendors Permit from James Fraser caused some concern for the Town Council, Mr. Fraser wanted to begin a Good Humor franchise for the summer. 'COtincillor Frank Walkom felt that --not only would it cause.ali'eat deal of litter, but it may also entice' youngsters to run across roads, thus causing accidents. The discussion WaS postponed until the police could give some corn- ment. Two hundred persons paid $40 per plate raising $8,000 toward a proposed, .Ripley Sports Complex at a fund raising kick off dinner on Thur- sday evening at the Sunset Golf Club in Goderich. Among those in attendance were special guegts Paul Henderson, Garry Doak,and Larry Jeffrey of NHL fame. The recreation centre project„, which will include an indoor swimming pool, rink, auditorium and senior citizens recreation facilities is expected to cost an estimated $500,000. Union walked off their jobs at midnight Sunday at the DOM - TAR Chemicals Sifto Salt mine after negotiations over a new contract broke down over demands for more money and shorter working hours. Wendy Ryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Ryan literally "brought home the brass" after last Thursday's Awards Assembly held at G.D.C.I. Awards won by Wendy include: Arthur Peachy Memorial Trophy, Most Valuable Female Athlete, Athletic Plaque, Honor Plaque, Year 5 Athletic Trophy, Most Valuable Senior Girls' Basket- ball Player and- Senior Girls' Track Contributor. JUNE 7, 1973 The "Save. The Still" Society has succeeded in saving the wall of the jail but now are at- tempting to secure permission from Courity,„Council to shoot a film in and about the old ilding to promote it as -a urist activity in the future. The group hopes to show the, film in various locations throughout the county in an ef- fort to raise funds to turn the idle into an historical *mac tion for Huron County. The town ratepayers were relieved to hear that 'the tax hike for the new budget was to be 20 mills instead of the ex-. pected 25. The town made every effort to curb expenditure in an attempt jo have the rate remain the seine as 1972 but could not see it through. The Bluewater Coble Co. an- nounced that inclement weather had curtailed work on # JUNE 21, 1913 The town of Goderich will be treated to a special event this summer season as the Canadian Aerobatics Chem- pionships and Air Show will take place at Sky Harbour Air. port, June 30 and July 1. The show previously held at Cen- tralia may become an annual event here if this particular one proves successful, according to an official of the'Experimental Aircraft Association, sponsors of the show. Thursday morning marked an importaht day for two Goderich men as their. hand - built two-seater plane we's transported to Sky Harbour Airport. The plane was built by Fred Bruinsma and Syd Sullen in Mr. Bruinsma's garage taking five years work in the • two men's spare time. Final mechical checks on the plane are now being carried out at the airport and it is expected the craft will have its first test flight soon with Lloyd Atfieid at the controls. The Huron County Branch of the Architieturai Conservancy of Ontario,, forrnerly the Save the Jail Society met for their first meeting to discuss fund raising toward the establish- ment of the Huron County Jail 0 as a museum. The 'current project of the group is the production of a documentary * film on the history of the Huron County Jail to be made' -bY Ron- Shaw, 44 • conduct a survey in Goderich and Bayfield to determine how the people feel about the -possibility of the shopping mall as outlined by Suncoast Estate* Limited. The first meeting con- cerning this topic will be held Tuesday evening at 8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at.the high school. The Goderich Businessmen's Association has asked that a parking authority be set up to deal with the "critical and • • lifxbs Jlea• gWti overcrowded condition in the, downtown section". John Schaefer, a aring on behalf of the association asked that the entire matter be studied to determine the best approach. He noted that grants are available to parking authorities. A shoving_ match between Local 682 I.C.W.U. members and Sifto Salt officials occurred late Monday afternoon when a truck carrying equipment for the mine was driven through the picket line by Plant Produe. .tion Manager Bill CaighIan. , The union had prevlois1y given permission to allow the truck to cross the picket line and unload equipment which would ke beneficial to the mine ern- ployees after the strike is set- tled. However, the permission was retracted whetanother truck loaded with sup lies went barrelling .through he line .. (continued on page 14) 44.;;;:fr' • i• • 4. April 5 Believe it or not that's a picnic table under this shelter on thea local beach. Gravel has washed up on the beach and will haw to be removed by municipal crews this spring. Council is now giving consideration to moving this gravel to a more southward position to help protect the lakefront, bank in the Bingham Park area. (staff photo) :/14;2` t) • This 10 passenger twin engine Beech Kiniair, owned by Offil• lark. PrsiMier William' Davis! is currently resting at Sky Har- bor airport after it was damaged upon landing. TM plane struck a patch of Ice and sftd off the runway. Timm were no injuries. The engines ,havti been sent to Montreal 'for study and repairs. (staff photo) the T V service but Was • Gadder -kit police are sesrebins h0P0(01 0( 0 114110' start for the for .$t man *rho Ms hese roper- *aromar months. He said -that tad to confreet,,young iris on bet( 0( 1,100 ftilivos 1,04 terorke theh. .way to school. The mea and the ether haW should he to dark ffitlai,eis god a sold rose” cable by aelPtorstaor 1. or clipped teeth * frOrit, The Osiorirb i. Vh a *hark Fees !or. Akheolik the ficielwri their *hellhole with a mask l‘ook spot yot iborcesisol wis 0:141 a tie is 1Lssepoolk 1.0110% to_ II" , •