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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1982-11-03, Page 5GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3,1982—PAGE 5 The students of Colborne Central School recently elected a new student executive. Executive members include: president, Heidi Hoernig; secretary Vicki Vanderburgh; treasurer, Robin Wark and vice-president, Tammy Talbot. ( photo by Dave Sykes) ✓ 8 years Active Participation Municipal Affairs ✓ Chairman of The Goderich Finance Committee ,v Treasurer Alexandra Marine & General Hospital ✓ Vice -Chairman Board of Governors Conestoga College ...Member Maitland Valley Conservation Authority ✓ Co -Chairman London International Joint Commission P.U.L.A.R.G. v. Degree In Public Policy - Public Administration and Political Science LET ME PUT MY EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU 4 Pitiful performance at meeting Dear Editor, Connected with the subject of the Heritage District By- law, we were treated to a remarkable - one is tempted to say pitiful - performance at Monday night's town council meeting. It had the ingredients of a minor municipal farce in which short term political aspira- tions took precedence over the facts' of the by-law's long history, orderly procedures and basic overall reasoning. The time: one week before elections. The place: council chambers filled with a large crowd of people who had been now led to believe that the Heritage By-law takes away their rights as proper- ty owners, although 1) this is not so, and 2) the by-law was -passed in January this year, after public meetings and direct mailings of the materials since 1978. The character players: the Council members who were determined to leave the im- pression that the fault must be somewhere else (a non- elected group was mention- ed) and that they are not in fact the very same men who unanimously voted for the third reading of this by-law in January, after a long recorded discussion at which the whole subject was once thoroughly clarified with professional help. I could hardly believe it all. Before the curtain fell, the majority (7 out of 9) of coun- cil members voted in favour of a motion the aim of which is to eliminate the byelaw and to call off the Ontario Municipal Board hearing which was set some time ago for next week and at which the objectors were -scheduled and had promised to appear, in accordance with lawful procedures. For the time being, the by- law is not in possession of the municipality, but of the On- tario Municipal Board. The hearing cannot be called off at this late date, but will take place as scheduled on Wednesday, November the 10th, at 10 a.m. in the council chamoeis. At that time the Board Chairman decides how he wishes to proceed under the circumstances. Thehearing is open to everyone. When the discussion took place and the motion was passed on Monday, other sides to . the story were deliberately ignored. There are those who are counting on Heritage grants and face the loss of thousands of dollars. They and others may have something to say and that will lead to a Municipal Board hearing in any case, because anyone can object. The council did not act in a businesslike and informed manner. In my book it is ir- responsible to confuse a situation so that the public no longer knows or clearly understands what the by-law means or does or how to go about the whole thing. It is irresponsible to make deci- sions when one is not fully in- formed about the past details or future con- sequences. It is worse still Commends Association Dear Editor, I'm convinced we would do well to take another glance at the conclusion off last week's front-page article entitled: "Choice is Left to Parents." It is rather doubtful, as the conchµµssion suggests, that the kids came out on top in the case of: "Hallowe'en vs. Sunday Observance" or, if you will: "Town Council vs. Goderich Ministerial Association and Concerned parents." Certainly, more important than another bag of candy (or "tricks") is the fact that our children too must begin to sense the importance of what Christians under the rule of Diocletian confessed when they stated before a judge of Abitina, North Afrika: "Without our Lord's Day celebration, we cannot live." "De Quervain put it even better when he stated: "A church which waits for her Lord and anticipates . the, revelation of his Lordship over all the Kingdoms of this World, will never abandon the sign of Sunday with an appeal to Christian freedom. Think twice Nov 8' Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to express my point of view of how town council turned the decision of Hallowe'en night over to the parents after their decision was made to leave Hallowe'en night on October 31. Hospital saves money by waiting By waiting and shopping . around for the best bargain on an ultra sound machine, the Goderich hdpital board may have saved thousands of dollars. Although the board signed \' a purchase order with General Electric last February for an ultra sound machine at the cost, of $104,000, they made sure a cancellation clause was written into that order. Members .felt they had inadequate information to commit themselves to a particular machine at that time and a committee was formed . to research ultra sound equipment which would best suit Alexandra Marine and General Hospital's needs at the best possible price. Because of rapidly changing technology in • the ultra sound field, the com- mittee has now found a portable unit for, ap- proximately $40,000 which does basically the same work as the more expensive General Electric unit. AM&G's radiologist in- spected the cheaper unit now in operation __ at both St. Joseph's and University Hospitals in London and will give a report at the next hospital board meeting. A final decision by the board, based on this report, will then be made on whether to cancel the purchase order with General Electric. "There was never .any doubt that we would provide the service," explains hospital administrator Elmer Taylor. "We just wanted . to take some time and Yooik at .all the alter= natives. By not rushing into anything, we may -have saved quite a bit of money." Dr. David Walker, chief of the medical staff, says the ultra sound unit will be "a well used machine." He says that ultra sound is not only used for obstetrical patients but gall bladder patients and others as well. At present, those requiring ultra sound are sent to Wingham or London hospitals. If this is how our town representatives make their decisions, I wonder how many people will think twice before casting their ballots on November 8, 1982? A very concerned parent, citizen and taxpayer, Pat Johnston This day proclaims loudly to all the world, even the modern heathen world, that man through his own care and work can never build the Kingdom of eternal glory.", I want to commend the Goderich Ministerial Association and the "con- cerned parents", for calling our town councillor's at- tention to these things. Perhaps we should all be reminded of the fact that it is the "Lord of the Sabbath" who has appointed also our town's councillors as His "ministers" ( see: Romans 13-:1- ) • The -y will (like it er not) have to give account to Him for their attitude and deliberations also on the matter of Sunday Obser- vance.? Perhaps we should give that a little more weight as we exercise our respon- sibility at the polls also on November 8 in our municipal elections. Rev. W.A. Ludwig. We. are upset Dear Editor, Where have we heard that song before "We're going to close you down" We're asked to watch our residents dumped And all our jobs go down. It's best for the residents so they say - To lose their home and friends. So the mighty Tory government. Can explore another trend. Maybe it's buy an oil Company Or an executive jet. But for those who lose home and job There's "no cause to be upset". Well, we in Goderch are upset We want 13luewater to stay We want to keep our residents here And we want it No Other Way. • "The Huron County Hick". Have your skin deep -clean massaged and conditioned at the regular price ,....AND ENJOY A SPECIALIZED FACIAL TREATMENT with Ampoule f_REE__ -.— OFFFR EXPIRES NOV. 30, 1982 Alun see us for Manicures. 111 Ped i' urec, • Electrolysis, Make-up, Waxing and More! sed; uehes � Ohm SKIN CARE STUDIO 32 riewgate St.. Goderich 524-4403 not to acknowledge the responsibility of the office one holds. The events of thissituation involve considerable ex- penses before this is over. The municipality carries these expenses. The sup- porters of Monday's motion said they are happy with the idea of these expenses whatever they are. No doubt they have told us elsewhere how they favour restraint and maybe some of them have told you endless stories - true or false - about the $5. - or $25. - expenditures they deplore. Gentlemen, where are your principles - where is your sense of proportion? There is no satisfaction in having to write these lines. It simply bothers and saddens me to think that I may be represented by persons who do not think it is important to be well informed about the substance or the proper pro- cedures in matters of public concern. Sincerely, Elsa Haydon, WEEKLY NO -BULL SPECIALS IN EFFECT TILL NOV. 9 FROM THE DELI OUR POPULAR scila:a¢i'veRs 6 VARIETIES. COLD MEATS $2.49LB Reg. '3.29 LB. COOKED SALAMI Reg. '3.39 LB. SALE $2.99 LB. PRE -SLICED BACON Reg. '9.49 LB. A SALE $2.99LB. 5 LB. PACKAGE '2.79 LB. McCAIN FROZEN S" DELUXE PIZZAS $' 99 4 PER PACK • FOR QUALITY & VALUE SHOP THE BUTCHER SHOP 8 DELI 45 WEST ST. GODERICH 524-9672 The senior champion and reserve champion of the Huron County Plowing Match were awarded trophies on Oct. 29. In the photo, from left to right are; reserve champion Bevan Shapton of RR 1, Exeter and Ken Innes of Brussels. COUNTY OF HURON HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT FORRESTER'S BRIDGE TEMPORARY CLOSING The County of Huron Highways Department will be temporarily closing Forrester's Bridge on County Road 31 north iif Holmesville across the Maitland River for repairs commencing on November 15, 1982 at 7:30 a.m. The bridge will be closed to all traffic until November 25, 1982 weather permitting. The County of Huron, regrets the inconvenience this w111 cause to the travelling public but repairs must be carried out to maintain the strength of the structure. R.A. DEMPSEY, P. Eng., Huron County Engineer rOR P.u.c. • VOTE TOM MELADY Someone said, "money talks"....and If that's true - the time to come in'and talk about loans is now. If you have an important purchase you'd like to make. but • the cash is holding you back. this might be the right time to buy. Take the new cars as an example...•the selection is good and we know the dealers are ready to sell. Wilt prices ever be lower:, how about interest rates? We hope so but you've been seeing the trend. The nice thing about borrowing money, whether for a new or used auto,ome rel• firs or a vacation....you get what you need' when you need it. Come in and let s "tank" about the advantages to a Credit Union loan' We are people helping roc pie. * Completely open for prepayment * Life insured *Simple Interest 1 71/2% People Helping People GOE RICH COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION TM 39 ST. DAVID ST. GODERICH PHONE 524-8366 Santa Claus Parade '82 THEME: "THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS" { I' u \Aist; to enter ,_ float I' na'aci ' the. deem, e. . Tor entries is • ` FRIDAY, NOV. 19 " r' l,‘ LdE n'4 / • 1 /1�w 'pC r �• 'ATEGORIE5 N• -`. ' u 1rV1(. o "L C0MMER0lai- '1.'7H GP( • s, 2ND &•3 RD FRIZ.ES will be awa,cipcl h ratpgory SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2 h, 1 P.I. Official Float Entry Form Name of Organization or Individual: Address Phone Category Entering:-Non•Commercial. -Commercial -Youth Group -School -Individual Float Name or Title Return to: Goderich Recreation Community Centre Board 166 MacDonald Street GODERICH, ONTARIO 524.2125 LET'S ZOI AK E THIS TIIE UIGGEST AND HEST PA 14 A 1)E YET!!!