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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-05-18, Page 9{:I oderich over last year According to figures put out by the Goderich building department, more people have taken out building permits so far this year than they did last year There have been 51 building permits issued during the first four months of this year. In the same period Last year there were only 28 permits issued. The total estimated cost for the 51 permits is almost $1.5 million. This compares to $1.1 million last year. The monthof April was by far the most active this year, with 26 permits issued and an estimated total cost of over $1 million. Thirty of the permits issued from January to April were for minor residential repairs. The cost for these projects varies from $1,000 to $10,000. The biggest project so far this year is the renovation of the People's store on the Square. The cost of the renovations is estimated at $240,000. The Bank off Commerce on the Square also has plans to renovate their building, and a third major project is the addition to the North Castle Marina, on Huckins Street. The building inspector of Goderich, Doug Harrison, says the figures do not necessarily mean that this will be a good year for construction in Goderich. He says that although there have been a lot more permits issued, the projects are smaller. Last year, construction at the Goderich pollution plant, the hospital and the mines cost $750,000 each. Con- struction for the entire year was valued at around $3 million. Harrison says that there are no projects this year that can compare in size to those three from last year. He says, however, that more people are getting permits, and this might be due to any number of reasons, such as falling interest rates, or cheaper building materials. But to really insure a growth in construction in Goderich, says Harrison, there need to be some really big contracts. "If we can get some factories in town, the houses will follow." Renovations are just beginning on the People's store, on the Square in Goderich. This is the biggest construction project in Goderich this year, with an estimated cost of $240,000. Construction in Goderich has been estimated at over $1.5 million so far this year. (photo by Darrell KloezeI W.J. Denomme FLOWER SHOP 0.'1a vo p , # fee- Goderich town council endorsed a reconmendation from the parts and water^ front antunittne cabling for council to pay the registration ',fees:,fear corm- ellor John Doherty and his wife to attend the annual Ontario Parks Association Convention in.Sudbury. • While council will only pay for the expenses of councillor Doherty, it did agree to pay the $60 registration fee for his wife as well. - Doherty told council the decision didn't matter to him but added that he wouldn't attend if his wife's registration fee was not paid. "I don't care one way vi the other. It's the &st' convention I've been to in seven years and it's a 750 mile round trip and I don't intend to go alone, he said. "I feel it would be of benefit to the town for me to attend but if council doesn't see fit to pay the registration fee, I won't attend." Councillor Don Wheeler pointed out that the motion called for council to pay only the $60 registration fee for Mrs. Doherty and that her expenses would be paid by her husband. The motion carried by a 7-1 margin with Jim Searls voting against. Candidate tours area WINGHAM - Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Michael Wilson stopped in Wingham on May 7 on a swing through western Ontario, meeting delegates to the June leadership convention. Speaking to a small gathering at the Wingham PMSPA w, I PAQE:0 ANNOUNCEMENT G.8. Clancy Ct D. is pleased to announce that p,lp. Padfield Ot. D. will be joining his practice with Qr. Nesbitt in tulle os on associate.. Dr. Padfield of Rodney, received his Doctorate degree in Op- tometry in May 1983 from the University of Woterloo. J COUSIN Golf and Luring hluo, ivir. Wilson described himself as the frontrunner among the Ontario candidates. He conceded the overall lead at this point in the race to former party leader Joe Clark, but added he does not think any candidto has the support to, win o4 the first ballot. Bluewater Coffee Shop Phone 524-4331 355 BAYFIELD RD. GODERICH The North Castle Marina is building an addition on to their building. This is one of the biggest projects this year in Goderich: The estimated cost of all projects for which permits were issued in April alone was over $1 million. ( photo by Darrell Kloeze) Dungannon boy breaks right hand DUNGANNON DOINGS Marie Park, 529-7719, Kevin Baltzer, son of Doug and Sharon Baltzer, had the misfortune to break his right hand in a fall down a flight of stairs at home on ,Saturday. The cast is on from fingertips to elbow with the middle finger also in a splint to prevent it from pulling on the broken bone in his hand. Gerry and Annette Bere of London spent the weekend with .Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hodges and . also visited Mary Bere. Karen Roberts and baby, Robbie returned home from hospital on Wednesday. Her mother is visiting at the manse presently. Sherry Hodges, daughter, of Terry and Penny Hodges, injured her ankle at school and will be on crutches for a few days. Elsie Irvin visited for a few days last week with daught- er, Betty and Fred Stirling, Darlene and Harold at Thamesville. Dungannon United Church Rev. Arthur Young prea- ched to a combined congre- gation from the Dungannon - Nile Pastoral charge at Dun- gannon United Church on Sunday morning. He spoke on, Giving God a Chance, based on the story of the ten. lepers whom Jesus healed and only one returned to give thanks. The choir sang the an- them. On the Wings of a Dove. • The London Conference of the United Church of Canada is meeting this weekend in Woodstock. Rev. Roberts and Carol Ann Smyth, a youth representative, attend- ed the conference from this charge. Nile Church is raffling a quilt. Tickets are available from church members. WI holds auction... HOLMESVILLE NEWS Blanche Daewoo, 492-3393 The Sanctuary of Holmesville United Church was decorated with white flowers and candles from the Thompson and Alexander wedding, held the evening before. Mrs. Barbara Bosman played the organ in the absence of Mrs. Verna Lobb. Tom Lobb and Scott Parkes received the offering. The Enterprising Seniors will be hosting the Dungan- non Seniors on May 19 at the Community Centre in Holmesville at 8 p.m. WI Meet The Goderich Township Women's Institute met on May 9 in Holmesville. President Alice Porter opened the meeting. The WI has been asked by the Holmesville Public School to cater to their graduation lun- cheon for the Grade 8 grads and their parents on June 23. It was decided to purchase tickets to the performance of "My Wild Irish Rose" for Ju- ly 12 at the Blyth Theatre. Anyone wishing to obtain a ticket and go along with the group should contact Alice Porter or Berneice McII- wain. A successful Plant Auctioh was held, followed by a film entitled "Growing Together". The theme for the May meeting of the Hohnesville UCW was Mother and Housewife. Leader Irene Cudmore, Muriel Grigg and Ada Tebbutt read articles pertaining to the theme. President Phyllis Cox told about her trip to Sault Ste. Marie as delegate to the London Conference. Irene Cudmore and Alice Porter took members on a scenic tour of the Hawiian Islands, showing slides and maps from their recent trip. The women discussed plans for the June 2 Ham and Salad Supper. - Phone S24-8132 DAY OR NIGHT Agent for 24 hr. FILM DEVELOPING i National Physical Activity Week May 15-23,1983 . - The Following Events Are Planned For Na- tional Physical Activity Week By Local Community Groups In Conjunction With The Goderich Recreation Department. GODERICH HORSESHOE PITCHING CLUB -Horseshod pitching exhibition -Sunday May 22 at 2 p.m. -Harbour Park. Everyone Welcome SCAVENGER FITNESS HUNT - forms and information available of Recreation Office and at loco) schools. "GET WET DAY" - VANASTRA RECREATION ,• CENTRE - Wednesday, Moy 18, 1983 - free swimming from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - free bus sponsored by Goderich Recreation Department - bus leaves Grandstand at 6:00 p.m. sharp - bus leaves Vanstra Rec. Centre at 8:00 p.m. sharp - bus arrives Grandstand approx. 8:30 p.m. - pre -registration necessary at Rec. Dept. - 524-2125 - children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. MACKAY CENTRE FOR SENIORS - OPEN HOUSE - Wednesday, May 18. 1983. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - program focusing on NPAW - call MacKay Centre at 524-6660 - Wednesday, May 18, 1983, 7:30 p.m. - Robertson School Auditorium - houseplants, outdoor plants, tomato plants, Is, perennials JnVLJ � Exeter 235-0611 IMMO Clinton 482 9692 Quality & Service Since 1938 DIRK'S GALLEY AND RESTAURANT ON THE SQUARE TAKE-OUT ORDERS AVAILABLE Great Holiday Week -End Snackin' Food Specials! Have We Got A Snack For You? You Ret...! PIZZA PANZEROTTI With A Large Pepsi Now Only 2.22 English Style FISH & CHIPS 2.22 4 pietas CHICKEN, 2.22 With French Fries Finely Prepared Food -Great Tasting JUMBO MILK SHAKE OR LARGE DELUXE SUNDAE Now Only TEEN BURGER OR BEEF EATER FRIES .99 .99 MAITLAND COUNTRY CLUB OPEN HOUSE - Wednesday, May 18 - Free Tennis - Golf 8. Coffee Don't Just Think About It. Plan Now To Par- ticipate In Notional Physical Activity Week, May 15-23, 1983. For More Information Call The Goderich Recrea- tion Department At 524-2125. i1P.c 412 111, 41,141I . THURSDAY, MAY 19th to SATURDAY, MAY 28th Books Hardcover & Paperbacks 1 0 % off Games & Model Kits 20% off Wallets & Purses 1 0 % off Canadian Constitution Souvenir Spoons Only 2 • RIP 'reg. •3.98 MANY OTHER SPECIALS Handcrafted Wooden Collector Plate Holders Only $19 9.95 rag. •24.41$ THROUGHOUT THE STORE BESIDE THE POST OFFICE BOOK CENTRE 33 East St. Goderich 524.7531