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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1975-10-09, Page 12I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I 1 I 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 PAGE fA--GODEJ2IOH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1,975 • Recreation study goes to county development committee - y .44 Urge urban,, rural co-operation and communication There were 10 conclusions nearly all cases the cost has drawn by members of Clusters been born solely by the 6 and '7, an association :c4jt pality in - which , the municipal recreation com- facility or program is located. mittees from ' municipalties As a result, there is a trend within the county of I-hiron, toward establishing surcharges following their intensive study for non-resident participants. into recreation in Huron, and "Recreation participation three recommendations in- opportunity is required by both volving Huron County Council. rural and urban residents of the The report was presented to county including all ages and members of county council both sexes. All levels of when they met in Goderich government within the county Friday, October 3. have an ,t' ligation to share in Jim ' McKinlay, recreation providing recreation service, director for the Town of Exeter, "There is general agreement acted as spokesman forthe on the need for co-operation association, and told council and sharing between neigh - the study uncdvered an ap- boring municipalities regar- parent lack of co-operation and ding decision making, finan co-ordination in providing cing and planning within the facilities and services for county, but there is confusion recreation within the county,. as to how this can be effectively "There was a cry, a demand resolved and implemented. for more of this,' McKinlay - "There does not appear to be told- council. "There are few a great deal of long-range examples of co-ordinated ef- planning in the total spectrum forts around the construction of creation by municipal and maintenance of recreation councils. There does not seem facilities, or 4round the to be. a clear and common development and maintenance understanding of what con - of recreation programs, and stitutes planning .. for there was very Little sign of any recreation. mutually agreeable cost- "The facility standards as sharing between neighboring laid out by the Province of municipalities in order to Ontario are not applicable to a •----sustaiti these recreational rural county such as Huron due opportunities." to geography and population The . report laid out the density." conclusions for the study: By way .of recommendations, "Historically, Huron County the report asks that Huron Council has ' played • only ,.a County Council become more minimal supportive role in the involved in the assessment, development of recreation in planning, development and the county. There are a support of recreation . in the number of examples of capital county. It was suggested -that a cost sharing in the construction policy be developed which of recreation facilities among would outline the county neighboring" municipalities council's role in recreation, within the county. However, This policy, it was further there are also examples where suggested, would be for - this has not occurred. mulated after consultation by "With regard to tax dollars county council representatives allocated for the maintenance with the Municipal Recreation and operation Of recreation Committee. facilities and program, in The report further recom-' mended that neighboring municipalities be encouraged to develop methods of co- operation In the delivery of, recreation services and education in changing trends in NpW • the philosophy of leisure: Huron County Council was 4 asked to establish' an un- conditional grant system to • ••• NOW SNOWING! • 2 Showings Daily at 7:00 and 9:15 P.M. • •••• Kiee • •• •• •• ••• Amity Island had everything. Clear skies. Gentle surf. Warm water. People flocked there every summer. It was the perfect feeding ground. le municipalities that establish an • area recreation structure, and • rural and urban municipalities • that are presently sharing •• program and facilities would be urged to develop joint com- mittees to expedite co- operation in the delivery of recreation services. Finally, the report recom- mended that an equitable and fair system,for cost sharing and decision making among municipalities that -are sharing programs and facilities, be developed using an appropriate formula system or systems. It was requested that Huron County develop a recom- mended list of guidelines and criteria to beused in the • • • •••• • • • • • •. • ' ADULT ENTERTAINMENT .••••••••••••••••• DELICIOUS Meals or Snacks NOW FULLY . \ LICENSED GODERICH RESTAURANT STEAKHOUSE 8 TAVERN Ltd. • LICENSED UNDER THE LIQUOR L•ICENSE'ACT WEST • STREET 1 , General Meeting Goderich and District Association for the. Mentally Retarded Monday, October 20 8:00 p.m. QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL WING OF VICTORIA PUBLIC SCHOOL - 135 Gibbons St. Information Tour Of New ' Queen Elizabeth School Wing development of this system. It was suggested' that- to develop then gull 'Ftines and criteria, the county must rely heavily on the 1 1y and professional resources that alread' exist in the county and the provincial Ministry of Culture and Recreation. The" 4! page report, the impetus for which originated frim a resolution passed by the Town of Clinton and forwarded- -to Huron County Council in January 1974, was the result of, the collection of much data, including an attitude inventory. In all., 1'50 questionnaires were distributed to elected officials and municipalreecreation people. Mr. McKinlay said that 69 questionnaires were com- pleted and returned. He called that a "grand response". The study revealed that recreation costs per capita in the various municipalities vary all the way from a high of�$54.25 per capita in the village f Zurich to 21 cents per head in Stanley Township. The towns pay an average of $25.66 per capita; the villages,, $27.52; and the townships, $2.74. Total cost of recreation across the county was $665,434.03. With a population here of 53,493, that means that the cost per capita in the county .for recreation was $12.43. Another Interesting set of figures in the report showed that of 53,493 persons, in the county, 15,558 are under 15 years of qge; 14,646 are -=bet- ween .16 and 35 years of age; 13,319 are between 36 and 60; 8,819 are over 61 ; and the age of 1,151 persons in Huron County is unknown. COUNCIL REACTION , Reeve Bill Elston of Morris Township said that while costs do look out of proportion, arenas in small communities restructuring committee of county council, previously charged with the responsibility of studying the co-ordination of such srevices as recreation, police and fire protection and garbage disposal, study the report with an eye to forming GLT troupe get ready for Scrooge Members of Goderich , Little Theatre are busy getting the ;75- 76 season started with the first play, a musical scheduled for the 'last week in November. The play is "Scrooge's C'Rristmas" directed by Mari. Dunlop. The auditions are being held and at 13resent, four men are still needed. Preparations are underway for the membership campaign, to start the week of October 13th (look for advertisement in next week's Signal). Memberships are adults $6.00, students $3.00. Memberships entitle holders to reserved seats for three productions. G.L.T. is also interested ,in patrons for the 1975-76 season. -.A patron is one who donates $50.00 or more before October 31st of each year. Please note that this means $5090 per family. Little Theatre members hope to see all the old workers back this season, and extend a warm welcome to newcomers in Goderich. Planned Parenthood A Planned Parenthood meeting 'was held September 22 in the Assessment Office. Mary Duncan of the London Planned Parenthood Federation outlined the objectives 'of the group: to develop -'an un- like Belgrave and Belmore derstanding of thes,reasons .for operate "100 percent gratis" postponing parenthood until one when local people give time and- can evaluate the responsibilities effort to the programs. attendent upon parenthood; to l -le reported ' a recent com- , promote a desire to seek advice munity supper for 1,100 people about family, planning methods the proceeds of which will "run from reliable sources; and to become aware of the world our programs". "These bigarenas with ar- 'population growth.and its relation to environmental and tificial ice are nice to have, health considerations. possibly." Reeve Elston said, The next meeting will be held "but I'm wondering if we, can October 27 in the assessment afford it." office at 7:30 :m. All interested 'Reeve Gerry.' Ginn of persons are welcome;. Goderich Township said . his --- first impression of:: the report 4-H girls make was that ,it was "just another 'way of getting dollars out of the rural municipalities". ".But .now I've come to believe there are some very worthwhile recommendations in the report," Reeve Ginn went on. He said now that most municipalities have their own recreation committees, it is a natur•'al stepping stone to the kind of proposals,contained in the report. Reeve Ginn said there is a need for an overall 'planning board for recreation in Huron County to ensure that some facilities are located in the town and some in the rural. municipalities, and to ensure that all possible recreational facilities throughout the county are being utilized. Reeve Ginn further 'recommended that the rolls For lunch ,BY DEBBIE HARRISON The fourth meeting of the' Yaking Yeasties i-iolmesville I was held at Mrs, Betties' home;on October 6. The 4-H pledge was led by the president Mary' Jean. The hook cover was discussed as well as the rec.i,pe holder. The books were handed in to the leaders. Next meeting is October 20 at Audrey DePutter's home. The Food Guide for Health was discussed, also sweet doughand rick roll dough. Each member made cloverleaf, parkerhouse, snails, bowknots, figure eights, braids and fan tans. These are different types of rolls. Sour- dough and sourdough starter was discussed, The baked rolls were enjoyed by all). Weekend ,_ Entertainment FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER'10 & 11 M anhattan Treat yourself and your friends ... for your convenience our Hot Buffet is served THURS., & FRI. 12 noon - 2 p.m. ^ Casual Dress Drnety Candlelight, SUNDAY SMORGASBORD 5 p.m. to 8 p,m. BUSINESSMEN'S LUNCHEON SPECIALS EVERY DAY c)\ --E U 2 Visit the KEG ROOM + Colour TV 4- Relaxing' atmosphere Candlelight - Restaurant & Tavern Licensed under L.C.B.O. BAYFIELD'RD , GODERICH 524 7711 District Recreation Boards and not. an official meeting since a a ('aunt`° Recreation Advisory report of that meeting still Board hasn't cisme before council as a .Jack McCutcheon, Reeve of whole for recommendation. Brussels, said that recreation Reeve Zinn,' charman of the makes for a better community, development committee, He echoed Reeve Ginn's sen- favored sending the recreation timents that overall "co- report to , the restructuring ordination- in the county is committee. It was his con - necessary because . tention that the restructuring municipalities, by themselves, committee would have more are just too small to support time to devote to this all im- facilites once they are portant report. established. However, the motion was lost "We should look to establish when put to council. facilities where they will Reeve Zinn then said that the benefit the most people," development committee would Reeve McCutcheon stated. be seeking the aid and advice of I-t:ullett Reeve Sohn Jewitt the restructuring committee said he was opposed to finan- when dealing with the matter. cing recreation by taxing property."And I'm afraid * * * *4, * * * • • * that's what this report will lead * �Ir GODERICH MINOR HOCKEY NOTICE All juvenile age players are asked to attend a meeting with' Doug Cruickshank (coachI at the Goderich arena on Tues., Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the year's program for the juvenile division. D►On't miss it! us to," said Reeve Jewitt. "How much should copse from the taxpayers' pockets and how •much should be .paid * by the users ?" asked Jim •�[ Mair, Morris Township Deputy- - reeve'reeve.' Reeve Warren Zinn of Ash- field Township urged township councils to study .the report and 14 look at the facts and figures. -( "It should be a great help," * said Reeve Zinn.' NEW MOTION -Later in the morning, Reeve Gerry Ginn fomally presented l -4( a motion that the ..recreation study go to the restructuring committee for further recommendation. * . "This is something that in- - volved more than one com- '�I( munity," said Reeve Ginn, committee could give It a "and I think the restructuring I *, broader look. "' * 41( "This matter belongs to *X4 -4 -.******••****************•******4' development and it should remain there;" argued Reeve Ed. Oddleifson. "They started it and it shouldn't be passed onto another, committee. Y "The restructuring com- mittee is a co-ordinating committee," said Reeve McCutcheon. "If you are not going to refer this matter to it, then disband it." 6. At this point, Warden Anson McKinley reminded council that the committee meeting at which the restructuring committee was urged to co- ordinate fire, police, recreation and garbage collection, is still '1 INTERMEDIATE ALL POSITIONS OPEN :. PRACTICE AT THE GODERICH ARENA FROM 8:00to9:30P.M: •••••••••••••••• • Country & Western • • • • •Francis and •• • • The Music Men • • COMMERCIAL • • HOTEL • • Seaforth • • • • Friday & Saturday • • October 10 & 11 • • special chicken wings • • • for snacks • EVERYONE WELCOME • •••41•••••••••••• S�nt�Claus,P�rade '73 w SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2:oo p.m. A q. Theme "A Fairy -Tale Christmas" IF YOU WISH TO.ENTER A FLOAT IN THE PARADE THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Categories —h, Industry, General, 'TA V. School, Services Cash Prizes - 1st place in each category -,$100. 2nd place in each category - $50. r 3rd place in each category $25. 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