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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1974-06-20, Page 11D• • Volunteers have been gathering every night at the racetrack to work on the new 16 foot roof that will' cover the betting areas this summer. The men are working hard to meet the July 5 opening date at the Goderich track. (staff -photo) Preparations are polished for July 5 racing premiere The wheels are in motion for another summer of harness racing in Goderi A number of notable changes have taken place at the local 'track in an attempt to improve the,alrea•dy, competent facilities. Night races have -been moved' from, Wednesday to. Friday to allow more Goderich residents to view the competition. Mutuel Manager Ted Williams has taken on the ad- ded responsibility of Raceway Manager. A -local high school teacher, Harry Johnson, will take over Race Secretary Don Masse's .job of' compiling the ten races run each week. Local groups will sponsor a $750 'Invitation.al each week in addition to five stake races that will be run during the nine week schedule. Four of the stake races plan- ned for the summer are'Ontar Sires Stakes. Each one has an estimated purse of $9,000 and they will probably have to be separated into four divisions. The first of these Ontario Sires ,Stakes will be rlin on opening. night with the three old fillies featured. The others are for two year old• fillies, three year old colts and r two year old colts, ,One leg' of . the OHHA Belvedere travelling series for two and three year olds will be run at Goderich on August 2. The Belvedere is a series run on 'B" tracks' throughout the prove?nce. The first • two races . of 'this 'series, have been run at Barrie and Leamington. , Very good times of 2:06 at•Bartie and 2:07 at Leamington have, given the local enthusiasts cause for ex- citement when .the Goderich leg is run. A fresh coat of -paint 'has been applied to the grandstand ,this spring and a 16 foot roof constructed over the betting area to protect fans from possible • inclement-, wea-ther.. The horses will be running on a fresh layer of stonedust that has been applied'.to the track. All these •projects are in preparation for opening night Friday, .July 5.,, Gaunt tells legislature farmersneed stability Huron -Bruce `MPP, Murray Gaunt addressed the Ontario Legislature recently on farmers incomes. He reminded -the. } Parliament that 197,3 was the best year ever for farmers in terms of actual dollars. The average income 'for every far- mer in the province was $7,Q00 not including off -farm income, reported Mr. G.aunt. . -- "Ini farmers'terms that is a good year although many other people in our societ-y' would view that as a very modest in- come indeed, given the fact that it had to serve as a return for management skills and capital' investments as well as labour," said Mr. Gaunt. "Further out of this money las toome funds for any expansion or im- provements of the operation. When all these things are con- sidered the farmer is still behind in terms of most other people in our ,society," The agricultural critic poin- ted out that many forces came together at the same time to push- prices ' up. The ' Inter- national Monetary Fund changed and suddenly foreign buyers could afford to pay 25 to 30 per cent more for 'our food. More droughts and crop failures hit world-wide agriculture than at any other time in recent history. He ad- ded that 50 per cent of the price increases were due to the price increase of gas and oil, Mr: Gaunt 'mentioned that 'farm input costs were having a very unsettling effect'. He ad- ded that they are producing a feeling of uncertainty, uneasiness, and loss of con- ''fidence in the ',stability_ of the marketplace. Farmers are being en - .A y• couraged to prr duce mores 'od because of the threatened food ` shortage should the country. suffer another clop failure. Yet they are hesitant to do so because of the had experience they have had with overproduc- tion, surpluses, low prices and 'sometimes bankruptcy. "The farmers input prices have One up tremendously ' i'n' the last 12 months," said Mr. Gaunt. "Baler twine haq risen to three times last summer's price and the shortage of sleet has driven the cost} of farm machinery up. . "The energy crisis has sus- stantially shot up casts to the farmer,"" -'-remarked the Huron 'Bruce member, "Agriculture is basicelly.an' industry that runs pin energy. Agriculture its the biggest single consumer 'of oil priiducts. Agriculture produc- tion will be inhibited by the ef- fects of shortages and higher prices for fossil fuels, fertilizers and chemicals," • ' His address climaxed'on the government's responsibility to the farmers both federally and provincially. "Farmers see all these things happening and it makes for a great deal of uncertainty and insecurity. This feeling I would say. is.. widespread among far- mers. (think it is the govern- ments's ' responsibility both federally and provincially to bring some stability into the situation," he said. 74 KINGSTON ST 197 1 CHEV IMPALA CUSTOM Two door hardtop, 350 V8, power steering; power brsk's, radio, rear speaker, rear defogger, remote mirror; finished in brown with white vinyl interior. Lic: DD'O 938 $2495 JIM HAYTER CHEV.OLDS:" Fir lb. G..1 - A i stir 4,1, 4,4 ,.. . UNSET N[VIS With the arrival of summer tomorrow I'm sure if you're like me, you are wondering where May and now June ,have gone. I suppose the old cliche about time ,passing quickly when you're having fun is wor- thy enough to apply to golf.- It, olf.-It, seems that the golfer has such a short season for his sport, but if he plays .it right, that season will be enough to tarry him `through the cold win- ter and the damp spring and enough to briig him back the following year, filled with more enthusiasm than ever. The Sunset hop.es that this summer .of 1974 will be a good summer of golf for you and we wish too, that it does not pass too quickly. We'd like to think that we are contributing -a little to your summer of golf and ultimately ,to your summer's ' enjoyment; to do so we trust that you will find our fairways in better shape than.ever, and trimmer than ever, With the arrival' of ache new hydraulic power mower, we plan to really shape up. The mower promises to,cut even un- der water, but let's hope, for you the golfer, that it need not be tested for the - ability to cut-- in utin the wet. Men's Nite was held Tuesday, June 11 'and the first flight winners were Don Bedour, Ried Sowerby, Denis Lassaline and George Low. Second- flight winners were Bruce Lyndon, Mark Lassaline, .Jack Gould, Vic Powell, Jim Bowra and Leroy Bedorfr. Third flight winners were Gerry Lassaline, Jack Brady, Al Middel, Roy Telford, .Bob BY LOIS WRIGHT Durnin and„Steve Doak. The most honest golfer of the evening was'Mike Kozicki. Ladies' Nite was held on Thursday, June, 11 and the ladies were 'asked 'to record their putts. Putting prize win- ners were Marie Huff, .Jane Kerr, Mary Lynne Telford, Marg Smith, Martina Schneiker, Joyce Bolton, Willa' Williams, Shirley Baechler, Pat Dockstader, Pat Clifford, Ellen Connelly, and Sylvia Brady. The ladies are reminded of the Pot Luck Supper this Thur- sday evening and are invited to bring.,a friend, . Friday. we were pleased 'to host the Signal: Star Opening Party for dinner and cocktails. We would like to extend our best wishes to Bob Shrier and to his associates at the Signal Star. On Saturday the Sifto Salt Tournament was held at the Sunset. Althisugh the afternoon brought rain, the fellows seemed for' the rrlost part, sur- prisingly dry. Winners for the day were George Low, Ralph Kingswell, Rick Sow.erbv, Ler- Gaynor, and -Bill Brown. Juniors' Day *as held on • Sunday, June 16th and prizes and complimentary,. „Fnac`ks were donated after the golfing was completed. Winners for the day were Dennis Reed -'with the low gross *and Dave Bedour with, the low net.'Other Winners were Steve Davey, Ray Boddy, Mike Hodge, Chris Wood, Larry Daer and Mike Millev. The Sunset invites vod to its. Holiday Weekend Party,. on .June 29, - Hope to see you more in '74, 46, ..GQDERICN ,, SIDNAL STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1974* --PGE ii Sunset Golf and Sports Centre added a new piece of equipment to their green -keeping depar- •, tment recently and christened it last weekend. The mower will cut 15 feet .at one pass and allows the greenskeeper Lee Bedour, seated on tractor, to add a tittle professionalism to his work. Pat Dockstader' stands at the front of the mower as Shirley Baechler and Paul Baechler christen it with wine. (staff -photo) . From the, horse's mouth.. Saturday night at the Lon- don track in , the third race, Shadow Bars owned by Fred Fowler Londesboro was third with Frank MacDonald of Clin- ton on the bike. - At Hanover Raceway Satur- . day'night in first race, Miami Miss,was the winner for owner Carmen Kerr of Goderich with Jack Meriam Goderich on the hike. The mile was in 2:14,4 and the pOoff was $6.20. In the second race, Saint by'Ken • Clair Buck, owned by .P.41,it Bis,tack of Seaforth was third with. Gerry Roebuck 'of Goderich 00 the bike. In the third race. Son of 'Paragon owned and .driven by Wm. Caldwell of Clinton was third. The fourth race winner was Excel Mac, owned and driven by, Rov Meriam. The mile- was in. 2:15,1 and the payoff was $9.811. Second in the same race was »'avne Express, owned by Geo. Caldwell ctf,GOderich'with •A Gerry Roebuck driving. The sixth race winner was Chasmar Patrick owned by L. and D. Jacklin of Brussels with Dennis .Jewitt of Clinton on 'the bike. The mile was in 2:l5,1 and the payoff was $9.8Q. Lee Camp, owned by Bruce Dupee 'and 'driven by Wayne Dupee both of 'Clinton, was, second in the tenth race. Qualifying races will be held at the Clinton raceway on Sun- day, •June the 23. SUPE KET FRESH LEAN Ground °u�° gZ "Side Pork LB. 6:9c 'DRESSED WITH OUR OWN STUFFING FRESH.. BONELESS Pork Butt Hams LB. 7c SILVERWOOD'S and MAPLE LANE 3.' FRESH MILK 3 QT.: BAG HOMO $ 1 • 1 2% 4 1.09 SKIM $ 1.05 Coke e 40 O Z. Coke OTLB MAPLE LEAF EUROPEAN STYLE Polish. Sausage LB. MAPLE 'LEAF SMOKED Picnic HarnsB.69C MAPLE LEAF Wieners 1 LB. PKG. 19c 9c ALL TEMPERATURE LAUNDRY DETERGENT 64 OZ.' CHEER 5eox' L6. $1 •%9 FLEECY FABRIC SOFTENER 83c 32 OZ, HEINZ 15 OZ. BOTTLE MOP MAGIC $ 1.39 KETCHUP' ai$1- LIBBY'S ASSORTED 26 OZ. BOTTLE 12 OZ. JAR CHEESE 16 OZ. JAR WHIZ i.09 RELISHES i.4 GOLD SEAL 71/2 OZ. TIN SOCKEYE REG. 1.39 SALMON • 100 =SITRc 3 ,F $ PLUS 'R DEPOSIT F�nto Jlavours 40 OZ. BOTTLE � PLUS DEPOSIT $ 1.1 91 CANADA 40 OZ. PLASTIC BOTTLE rAfc W H I T E, ' REG. 61c VINEGAR 5 Sc �7 ALCEN'SRECONSTITUTED 48 43Z. TIN o Orange UNSWEETENED J ua i c e 39( TIN ;I :- • • R :';• WHITE AN 6O'e SERVIETTESSW3 ROYALE PAY!. TISSUE SMALL BOX PKG. }.I 4:99c 1 STORE HOURS: Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.. Closed Sat. of 9 p.m. Last time at this Price! PINE RIVER 'OR KNECKTEL'S MENNONITE r -A MEDIUM Cheese CHEDDAR ( WHOLE OR HALF $ 1.19 LB. i 1.291-3 LB. ' LB. 010 U.S. NO. 1 SUNKIST Oranges 79c0. 113's • U.S. NO. 1 Celery stalks . 49c U.S. NO. 1 QUEEN SIZE EA. Cucumbers 29CEA. U.S. NO. 1 Reds Grapes 69c BLUE'S SUPERMA ' KET aON THE S t.UAR.E ""' GODERICH,