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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-02-11, Page 26PAGE 8A --GODERICH SIGNALSTAR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1981 Pahners.ton half a million in debt PAIXEMON - > a lint, press conference, Balmersoon's Mayor David Burns said the town's current financial predicament is comparable to a ``natliraldisastee." Funds, presumably misappropriated, combined with bank interest charges have resulted in debts of _about .ha 1f a million dollars, he indicated. Mayor Burns said that because of ongoing court proceedings, he could not comment on specific charges and the identities of those charged. However, he said a writ has been issued against one individual to recover a portion of the money, and that thetown. solicitor was expected -to.... make • a recommendation, on February 9 conceriiang the other parties who may have — -contributed to the loss •- The mayor announced that a special auditor's report revealed that tv the end of . November 1960, the debt amountedto about $413,000. In addition, other financial irregularities included approximately $79,000 in uncollected costs of local sewer improvement projects and a $24,000 Wintario grant shown as a receivable item. The debt amounts to $516,000, . and at current rates, this means Palmer- ston is paying about $260 a day in interest on thdebt. Mayor Burns emphasized. that the ,pouncil wouldn't recover the money through - local taxation, but hopes to obtain some relief from the provincialgovernment. He added that the com- ments he has heard in- dicated that Palmerston, people are -very sup- portive" of their coancil. Baier and Eisler i win second n pairs MITCHELL -For the second - .year running, Lori Beier of Mitchell and, her partner Lloyd Eisler of Seaforth have finished second in the .seniors -pairs division of -the Canadian Figure Skating Championships. The two 17. -year-olds finished behind the ,Toronto Granite Club duo of Barbara Underhill and Paul Martini in the championships which wire heli in the Halifax Forum. The local couple's . per- formance. - was ._shown: on CTV's coverage of the figure skating championships. Philip Aubin displays a rather sloppy technique during the somersault -turning relay race at GDCI on Friday. The event was part of the school's winter carnival. (Photo by Cath Wooden) . Violinist to perform Michel White, principal second violinist with the London Symphony Orellestra will be the guest soloist when the Goderich series Continues with the second of three concerts at North St. Church, February 18at8:15 p.m. Sinfonia, the 25 member professional coreof the Symphony will be conducted by Jerry Summers in a light and lively evening. The Goderich series is a projed of the Rotary Club with the generous financial assistance of the Sully Foundation. The program promises to bring a blend of traditional Symphony pieces with some contemporary variety. For example, the program will open with a composition by Turner: Children's Overture,, especially for the growing number of Vas.% peoele in the audierr� In the traditi: will be Handel: I, ...ae Act III; Solomon, Beethoven: Romance in F Major; Op. 50 and Wieniawsky: Scherzo - Tarantelle; Op.16. Light and lively com- positions. by Elgar, Ridout, Vaughan -Williams and Cable round out a great musical evening. Join us won't you? KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Victoria Public School 135 GIBBONS ST. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27th A -L 9:30-11:30 AM M -Z 1:30-3:30 PM PRINCIPAL J.P. KANE-PHONE 524-8306 Robertson Memorial School 125 BLAKE ST., W. MONDAY, MARCH 2nd 9:30-11:30 AM 1:303:30 PM PRINCIPAL R.E. SMITH PHONE 524-8972 Colborne Central School RR 5 GODERICH TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd AM ONLY - 9:00-12:00 PRINCIPAL R. JEWITT PHONE 524-6252 BROOKSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL RR 7 LUCKNOW WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4th AM 9:30-11:30 PM 1:30-3:30 PRINCIPAL G. JEWITT PHONE 529-7900 Holmesville Public School HOLMESVILLE AM ONLY - 9:00-12:00 PRINCIPAL J. McKAY PHONE 482-7751 Excessive waiting would be avoided at all schools If the surname schedules are followed. Parents should bring Birth Certificates •;and Iraq= . nsunlzetian cards and ObliP numbers to registration. Shannon McLaren declares Tom Foran the winner of the . winter carnival activities held last Thursday and Friday. pie -eating contest while Chris Petrie eats on in vain. The (Photo by Cath Wooden) GDCI students indulged in the blueberry delight_ as part of R. K. PECK APPLIANCES *E•w kame »whit Vy Ii mot s *Vacuum Cleaners•Sales and Service of most remakes •Ca Radlas and Accessories •Speed Outten &pilaneas •Moffat Appliances •Smoke Sensors •Insec4 Lights and Fly Killing Unitas •Hander®Ned Gifts Varna. Ont. Phone 442-7103 Your authorized Dealer form.. 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