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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-11-11, Page 2r • PAGE 2 —GODERICH SIGNALSTAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1981 Women's Day Out schedule changed Please note the following change of schedule in the Women's Day Out program: On November 18, the speaker will be a health nurse; on November 25, the 'speaker will be Pat Wheeler, coordinator of volunteer services at the Bluewater Centre; on December 2, the speaker will be a health nurse; on December 9, there will be a speaker from the travel agency; and on December 16 there will be a Christmas party. 3for a unique Otis Bookings are now' being accepted for a unique Christmas Party at the Little Inn of Bayfield. Can us soon and make your Christmas Party unforgettable: Sleigh rides, good 'food, dancing. 0110'. itiftle Jinn of Bayfield Now open year round Lunch and dinner , . . Members of Legion Branch 109 marched Sunday morning .,--, from the Legion around The Square and to Victoria Church 1 GARB & GEAR GARB & GEAR GARB & GEAR GARB & GEAR GARB & GEAR ? ' • Cross-country ski packages to suit everyone from the novice to the pro. Plus... A complete selection of X-C clothing and outfits toques, gloves and mitts, Po socks, r long underwear, Ni waxing kits, wineskins, and more! S24-2822 4 THE SQUARE CODE RICH SALES AND SERVICE Where the action is! for a pre -Remembrance Wooden) Day service. (Photo by Cath Airport tender accepted Town council has accepted the bid of Middlesex Supply and Maintenance Company in the amount of $16,000 for the supply and installation of a 5,000 gallon fuel tank at the Municipal Airport to replace the existing 1,000 gallon tank. The other bid from Rathwell and Rath - well was for $17,315. The tender is subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. Council has also retained the firm of Greer, Galloway and Associated Limited to do the Goderich Municipal Airport master plan. The cost of the study is estimated at $12,400. Spence leaving In a letter to council, Mr. R.S. (Spence) Cummings informed town officials that as of November 13, 1981 he would no longer be employed with the County of Huron as development officer. Council received the letter and will forward a let- ter of appreciation to Mr. Cummings for his work. Crests deferred Recently a broomball club requested that council provide the team with town crests but the purchase of additional crests has been deferred to the 1982 budget. Lease renewed A lease agreement between the town of Goderich and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, for the weather station located at the Goderich Municipal Air- port, was renewed for one year beginning February 1982. The an'iount payable on the one-year lease agreement is $6,772.50. COMMUNITY / NFWH MVCA workshop The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority plans to hold a three-day workshop for the superintendents of the 39 Conservation Authorities in Sep- tember 1983 in the town of Goderich. The MVCA has asked for the town's support in making arrangements for the workshops and asked if the town would consider sponsoring a banquet for the 150 guests. The matter was referred to the finance committee. More coverage Municipal accident coverage for all members of council and chief ad- ministrator, Larry McCabe, has been increased from $10,000 to $25,000 ef- fective immediately. Previously, the coverage only applied while council members were on official town business but the new policy offers 24-hour coverage. The finance committee has also recommended that the coverage be increased to $50,000 in 1982. Cardiff protests Conservative M.P. Murray Cardiff informed council that as a result of a motion of town council, he has written to the Minister of Transport protesting the early removal of the Coast Guard Cutter Rapid. He will advise council when in- formation is received. Women Today group receives 1,000 grant. NEVVBORN NEWS. BROOKS Harry and Darlene are ticld- ..ed Pink to announce the birth of their first child, Kristin Janeen„ born at 6:15 p.m., Monday,. October 26, 1981 at St. Joseph's ,HospitaLo don, Ontario, weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. Proudgrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brooks, Goderich, 'Ontario; Mr. and *Es.. GeralASopil -Grad Bend, Ontario. ABAJDNAR,K . Don and Dianne Budnark, 140. Talnierston Street, Goderich, thank God for the afe arrival of their...first. Ctilld, Sara Jane, born at . Alexandra Marine and 'General Hospitalon October / 30,1981 at 7:45 p.m. weighing 8 lbs. Proud grandparents- are Mr. and Mrs. Arie Verhoef, R.R.1, Seaforth and • Mr. Wes Budnark, Stratford. RASTER Jim and Sherry wish- to an- nounce the safe arrival of their wee daughter, Shana Maryon, at Alexandra Marine and General Goderich. Hospital, Friday, October 30, 1981, weighing 6 lbs. 11 oz. A wee sister for Jeni, Jason and Jodi. Proud grand- parents are Jim and June • Hayter, Goderich, Arn and Mary Ford, Exeter. JOYCE Janet and John announce with much pleasure the birth of a son, Andrew Waters, on October 31, 1981, at Alexan- dra Marine and General Hospital. Proud grand: - parents are Mr. and- Mrs.. Ronald J. Dunphy, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Mr. andMrs.. Hugh K. Joyce, —Greenwich, Connecticut; U.S.A. MacADAM Ian and Sue are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Ian, on Tues- day, October 27, 1981, at the Goderich Hospital, weighing 7 lbs.: A little brother for Angela Sue. Proud grand- parents are Vic and Edna Powell, and Donald Bert and Janice "MacAdarn, all of By Shelley McPhee Formed just over a year ago, Women Today has attracted .great interest in Huron County and the group's present services and activities have now been strengthened and will be expanded with government financial backing. The Secretary of State has given the women's information and learning group a grant of $1,000 and according to secretary - treasurer Helene Cameron of Exeter, the money will be used to .coptinue establishing a support -information group for women in Huron County. The grant will help Women Today publish a newsletter • three times a year, to hold three general meetings each year and to belp finance a planned worskhop series. The series, entitled "From A Woman's Perspective" ' will look at four different areas, and four different concerns that can - effect women of all ages, professions and interests. The serfes will begin in Goderich on November 18th with a workshop called, It's Just Your Nerves. To be held at Robertson Memorial School, beginning at 7:30 pm the evening session will take a look at the way people use alcohol and tranquiliiers to cope with stress. The second worskhop will be held at the Seaforth Public School on December 3rd at 7:30 pm and the topic will be, Food, Mind and Mood. In this session the group will study the effect of nutrition on the brain and beha *ion • Coping With Stress will be the topic of * 4 Patricia Anstett - Manager of Anstett Jewellers, St. Marys Cathy Anstett - Assistant Manager of Anstett Jewellers, Waterloo An Anstett gift is remembered long after the occasion Nothing can match the lasting beauty of jewellery. And if it's from Ansteff's it's all the more special. Because a gift from Anstett's is of the finest qualify, and offers you the truest value. At Anstelf's, you can count on finding the perfect gift for any occasion. 1 if it's from Ansi-en-if says, 'you're special' the third seminar and this will be held in Clinton at the Town Hall on January 12th, 1982, starting at 7 :30pm. The last workshop in the series will be held from 9 am until 3:30 pm on February 6th, 1982, at the Vanastra Community Centre. The day -long session will focus on women and mental health and is entitled, So Who's Crazy? There is a registration fee of $2 for three of the workshop. The Vanstra session will cost $7 and this includes lunch and a babysitting service. Further details on the workshop series can be obtained by contacting Helene Cameron at 235-1774 or Valerie Bolton at 523-9335. Money management Sharon Brandon, vice president of the London Women's Credit Union (LWCU), was the guest speaker at the September meeting of.Women Today. • Citing statistics to show how Women are stir lagging behind financially, Ms. Brandon explained how a financial in- stitution like the LWCU is set up to handle particular needs of women. Their Education Committee has already published a handbook for women on low incomes, and is now using a grant to produce and market a kit for use by all women. Women Today is one group assisting in the production of this kit by preparing a chapter, Women and Small Businesses. It is hoped that this Financial • Resources Survival Kit can be put together at a conference now scheduled for February -1982. ANSTETT JEVVEL I ERS 8 Albert Street, Clinton 26 Main Street South, Seatoriti 284-0.4aln Street, Esetor 203 Durham Street East, Walkerton --10S-tattoorrStretthEctst.SMOTW 42 King Street South, Waterloo Hydro news Ontario Hydro has selected a preferred system plan for delivering power from the Bruce Nuclear Power Development and im- pr ov ing supply to southwestern Ontario. An- nouncing the choice on Oc- tober 29, Hugh Macaulay noted that the plan, one of six submitted to a four-month public review period, "best meets economic, en- vironmental and technical criteria." It involves 500,000 - volt transmission lines link- ing Bruce to a new transformer station near London, and that station to the Middleport transformer station south of Hamilton, a total distance of about 300 km. The recommended plan is being reviewed by the Ministry of the Environment and public hearings are ex- pected to start in January next year. After approval of the plan Hydro will return to the public for assistance in determining specific loca- tions Mr the new lines and transformer station. Power to Vermont A three year firm power export contract has been negotiated with the Vermont Public Power Supply Authority in the U.S. Effec- tive November 1, Hydro con- tracts to supply 16 megawatts (MW) for the first year of the contract, ris- ing to 20 MW in the final year. Estimated net revenues tromiffli—sliie be about $1.9 million per year.