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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1975-11-06, Page 11Area man ,dead A Pine River man was killed Friday night when the' car he was a passenger in, left Highway 24, and rolled into a creek. Joseph Francis Merrigan, 23, was a passenger in a 1973 Fire causes Dodge, driven by his brother, Kevin L. Merrigan, Goderich. The brothers were taken to "Alexandra , and Marine General Hospital in Qoderich by ambulance. The Goderich OPP detach- ment investigated the ac- cident. Joseph Merrigan was the son of Michael and the late Ann (Mullins) ,Merrigan. He was born October 22, 1952 in 8,000 da -mage Corner Brook, Newfnun- m dland, and worked at Douglas Point, employed by Ontario Hydro. Surviving are his father; four sisters, Mrs. Robert (Agnes) Evans, Halifax, Mrs. Clifford (Dorothy) LeForte, Halifat, Mrs. James (Angela) Smith, Corner Brook, Nfld., Mrs. Lawrence (Mary) Rebuca, Scar- borough; four brothers, Thomas, Pine River, John, London, Kevin, Goderich and Ed, Calgary. Mass was held' -Tuesday, November 4 at St. Peter's Church, Goderich* With the Rev.' Fr. R. Moynahan of-• ficiating. Interment Was in St. Peter's Cemetery in Colborne township. Pallbearers, were Joe Stokes, Gene 'James, Lawrelce Rubuka, Leo Straus, John Thurlow and Gerry Pitre. McCallum Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.. to residence A fire at the home of Einlay Samis, 182 Picton, St. W., Goderich, Thursday af- ternoon caused an estimated $8,000 damage. The Goderich Volunteer Fire Department answered the alarm at 4 p.m. Thursday and Deputy -fire chief Ralph Kingswell said the fire started in a chair and spread to a wall. Mr. Kingswell said most of the damage was caused by smoke and the, department contained the fire to the living room area. Goderich fire department also answered an alarm' Saturday night in which fire destroyed a barn in Goderich Township. The barn, which belonged to Ted Johnston, RR 2 Goderich, was gutted but was completely empty. Peters says council stupid to renovate ober-tr AL • STA 128 YEAR. -45 'THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1975 M�biIepk ar owner. �xp�nd wou Harold Meyer of Kitchener, a mobile home park owner, approached Goderich town council -last Monday request' g 11 acres of industrial park land, for the ex- pansionf the park. ' Meyer, the owner -operator orf Mobilvilla at the south end of the town limits on Highway 21 said he approached council first to simply find out if some of the land in the industrial park was available. He purchased the 21/2 acre ,site three years ago and it now services 12 mobile homes. Meyer said the -land he was considering to purchase was an 11 acre plot directly behind and the full width of the present park property. Councillor Dave Gower suggested that the matter be referred to the Industrial Commission since the land in question is contained in the industrial park. ' Meyer will approach the Industrial Commission on the matter later this month. " • Meyer said he hoped that if the land could be acquired that expansion plans would begin in.spring and hopefully the trailer park could make use of the town sewer when it is extended to the area. tinkle-l.system 4.. _.. Comptroller ._ of that" Com- heeded if stall is to- re -main, was born and 1- J.B. BOLAN DRMCO appointment SINGLE COPY 25c Public meeting in Clinton to discuss county system The Huron County Agendas, including all to be discussed at committee, restructuring committee reports and recom- will gout to members prior chaired by Warden .Anson mendations are sent out t"o the to the committee meeting, McKinley is planning a public members of council one week . A subcommittee to review information meeting • for in advance of the sessions. the 1975 ' Huron County Clinton on Wednesday, .."They claim that under this Recreation Study has' been November 19 at'8 p.m., system, council members are named by the development The purpose of the meeting better informed," said committee. It comprises' is to exchange ideas on im- Warden McKinley, "dealing Warren Zinn, Frank Cook, proving local government in with all matters ,in .council, Warden Anson McKinley, Huron County. rather than • becoming Michael Dymond ' and Jim If the meeting is found to be knowledgeable only of the McKinley, who will represent worthwhile similar rr etings work of a particular •com- the recreation directors of the would also be planned for mittee.". .- county, and Spence ,.. Cum - other areas of the county. A 'modified version of the ming, Hurons development The committee reported a`° system was recommended .officer. .- visit to Essex County where for trial in some Huron In other .business, the there are 41 members of the County committees -for a development committee ..t,eauncil.,, - Huron has 45 period of time. This was recommended that no grant members -of county council, approved by council after be made to the Huron Power It was reported that in thsome e discussion. J,C, Freeman, Corporate Group Vice -President of Dominion Road Machinery Co. Limited, announces the appointment of James B. Bolan to ` the position of • • • • Goderich town council will examine the feasibility of installing a sprinkling.system into a wooden stall attached to rear entrance of the arena in order to maintain the present fire rate on the in- surance: Council .received a letter -from the Goderich Insurance Company advising them that either sprinklers would have to be installed in the wooden stall or the structure would have to, be completely removed. The shed contains five stalls which are used by the Goderich Trotting Association to accorfi.modate horses an& for veterinary purposes. Councillor Jim Peters strongly suggested that the structure be removed since it presented a potentially' dangerous fire hazard to the arena. "There was a fire in that area last summer and the. doors are always open for Vandalism," he said. "We have something of an ex- plosive nature there and we should remove the structure immediately." Councillor Dave Gower suggested that rather than remove the structure im-' mediately, council should look. at the cost "of the sprinkling system and find' • out if the building is needed. "Ltet's' examine the alternatives' and find out if it •'is needed," he said. "We don't want to tear it down • right a.way and find out it was needed.' Councillor Leroy . Harrison then suggested that since the structure was being used+ by the Goderich Trotting Association, members should be approached to discuss the use and necessity of the building. He added that if it served a useful purpose they may be inclined to pay, for some or all of"the cost of the sprinkling system. Peters again' took a dim view of the , alternate proposals and supported his earlier stand to' remove the • structure. ' . ' • M1 "We're stupid," he said. "What we are talking about now'is spending about $150 for a $150 building." Councillor ' Bob Allen supported. Peters stand saying, "I think you're right.'' And Peters promptly ad- Brigadoon opens tonight usical involves entire school ded, "I know I m right. A motion was passed to investigate the cost of a sprinkling system for the building and a report will be given at, a . future council meeting. ' The Goderich Trotting Association will also 'hold a meeting Friday to discuss the matter. TBRD names bank collector For the. duration of the mail strike, the Huron -Perth Lung Association has ` made arrangements' with area banks to accept Christmas Seal contributions. In Goderich, it's the Royal Bank pany. Mr. Bolan received his early education in Midland. After graduation, he joined the Ford Motor Company at Oakville and during the succeeding Plant Committee. A letter Essex system all business is Durin the debate of the from Adrian Vos noted that brought before .the entire road gcommittee' report socurred by the HPP com- mittee costs have been in - department head, rather than regarding road crew salaries mittee to date totalling about council by a report from the earlier, in which a decision first being dealt with .in was disputed by council, the $100. committee. - value of committees was "The crucial time will be .'They do of course have the ° u estioned: There was some hearings by the Porter q_- �statu` torycommrttees, roads =discussion -.-`sur"poetrrijiri•g,-;-th'e�C-mn Isola ---scheduled aim - and homes for the aged, but need for committees where early fall," stated the letter. these committees meet mere is no authority to make "We expect that this will -be a during alternate sessions of decisions more costly period. Your council rather than in bet- contribution in money as well ween sessions,"' said Warden While county councillors as in input will be greatly McKinley. "They do establish are reluctant to make appreciated." . " eighteen years held a number committees, frgm time to time changes to another system, Mr. Vos said the 20 member to deal ., with specific the decision was 'reached to feelthat progress it of positions of ° increasinginte t.o ects." attempt the Essex method for groups responsibility in the ., p some committees, Under the -being made in blocking Meetings of Essex County Ontario Hydro's plans in Accounting .and Financial Council are held every third system, agendas and anY D Division of that ti mpanm Wednesday of the month, complete resume of matters Huron County. During this time.•�•Jim ob= tain,ed , his R.I.A. and specialized in Market Analysis in the fleet and' leasing sector. Mr. Bolan joined DRMCO two ears ago to head up the accounting division. He has been active in' all company financial and accounting activities with particular emphasis on the company's' change from Mechanical - manual to computer oriented systems. This appointment is in line with the company's plans for continued growth and ex- ansion P . BY JEFF SEDDON ° school's drama club "Cand music department combined The students of GDCI,'will their talents in the theatrical make history ..tonight when endeavor marking the first they open in • the GDCI time students have attempted gymnasium with their, a.musical. production of Brigadoon The Tonight's opening is the culmination of two months' director, Al' Mullin 'with an complete pit band," -said the work antl rehearsing by the incredible .effort with the.' producer. ."Most of •tljem are two departments. Producer school band in attempting done with just a piano but Al of the play, Warren.Robinson something that few. schools emelt the band was ready for terms it a courageous step for, will take on. this and we took i't on." both the drama club and the "Very few high school Preparation for the opening, school credits music musicals are done'with a night has required' much more than rehearsals by the drama and music _ clubs. Every department in the school_ha.d a hand in - the production from sets to costumes. e.- The industrial arts • depart'inent constructed the frames for the'sets and wired - the individual -lights for the band members that are operated from a, master control switch at Al Mullin's fingertips. The ., art department designed and painted the sets; the home economics department prepared the costumes; the commercial department handled ticket sales, promotion, • and bookkeeping; and the physical education depart- ment did the choreography. "When you look at the whole project there has to be well over 200 people in- volved," said Mr: Robinson. The project has not been an easy one. for the students or their staff advisors. A shortage of gymnasium time has forced them.,to work on the niigsical during evenings and on weekends. The last week of .preparations was done in the gym but the pressure "of the time shortage has fatigued them. "Four day's ago I was in,the 4 depths of despair about opening night," said the director. "The kids have really risen to the challenge • and I am very pleasantly surprised by their effort," "It is the most exhauting thing I have ever done," he according to director Warren Robinson, handle the sword added, The selection df Brigadoon continued on page 16 band, He Heather Brander (rear), and Kim Brady perform a Highland sword dance in keeping with the Scottish theme of the musical . The two are part"of 14 dancers in the east and Overthe wall.... but not to escape Renovations on.the Huron County Historic Gaol begn Monday through a federally funded program. • It was announced last week that the jail board was eligible for over $9,000 in grants through ' the Local Initiatives. Program (LIP), Renovations to the historic site will include masonary work on the courtyard walls, restoration of a cell block, redecoration of three rooms in the governor's house as well as some other restoration work to' two of the bedrooms. ' Gaol manager Harry ' Bosnell estimated that the restorative work would, employ' the , services , of ap-` proximately •six people; The men will remove excess, mortar from courtyard walls and attempt to restore parts of the crumbling walls, to their original con- dition. Inside, one cell block will undergo ,complete restoration in an attempt 'to restore it to its 1839 condition. In the governor's house, two, bedrooms will be redone to 'reflect the period around 1900 and other work' will be done inside until the funding holds out. .Ay n , Workers are now restoring segments -of the wall in the cour't'yard but weather conditions will force the workers inside shortly where they will work on the house until Christrnas.,,Early in the spring, work on the courtyard walls will resume. Mr. Bosnell estimated that despite the grant through the LIP program, only about 10 per cent of the necessary restorative work will get done. • a, dance with expert precision. (staff photo) Workers began restoring courtyard 'Walls at the HOrbn County Historic Jail'Monday as part of a LIP program through which over $9,000 was made availablg fpr restorative work on the 'site. The funds will also be used to restore some rooms In the governor's house. • 3 • _0,