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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-07-13, Page 3r. des first i tietreiently installed officers and executive members of the Ladies' Auxiliary of. Legion Branch 109 for 198344 are: front row, left to right, Margaret Lightfoot, second vice- president; Laura McLarty, first vice-president; Sharon Scruton, president; Myrtle McNair, corresponding secretary; and Esther Blackwell, recording -,secretary; centre row, left to right, iris Sampson, executive member; Marie LeBlanc, treasurer; Mildred Cook, sergeant at rs arms; Edna Powell, executive member; Eileen Harrison, third vice-president; and Cheryl MacLeod, executive member; and back row, left to right, Joan Hoy, executive member; Helen Russel, executive member; Grace Mugford, executive member; Edna Doak, executive member; and Evelyn Carroll, executive member. Absent was Ann Sprung, past president. (Photo by Fred Bisset) The recently installed officers and executive members of Goderich Legion Branch 109 for 1983-84 are: front row, left to right, William Burke, past president; Marjorie Kernick, secretary; Claire Bedard, president; John MacDonald, first vice-president; and Clarence Hoy, treasurer; centre row, left to right, Roy Mugford, finance chairman; Bea Dowell, sports officer; Walter Sheardown, service officer; ' Stanley Profit, assistant membership chairman; Alvin Blackwell, second vice-president; and Howard Carroll, poppy chairman; and back row, left to rght, Harold Beadle, entertainment chairman; Don Kernick, sergeant - at -arms; Alex Gauley, assistant sergeant -at -arms; Ray Barker, sick and welfare. chairman; Rick Duckworth, membership chairman; Harold Chambers, property chair.. man; Maurice Wilkinson, youth education chairman; and Neil Shaw, public relations officer. Absent were Les Riley veteran and community services; Eleanor Worsen, house chairman, Lorraine Jones, assistant seeretar and Bill Finnie, assistant treasurer. (Photo'byFred Bisset ). Council supports proposed alternative by federation By Stephanie Levesque Huron County Council, in a 16 to 12 vote, has agreed to support the farm tax rebate alternatives as presented by the Huron Federation of Agriculture's task force. At its July 7 meeting, coun- ty council agreed with the • six recommendations which include legislating the pre- sent 50 per cent rebate or in- corporating a program of suggested alternatives. The vote was close as council representatives from Huron's urban centres ex- pressed concern for the wor- ding of the following recom- mendation: "Educational taxes on all farm land and farm buildings should either be removed or rebated." "I see a shift from rural land to urban homes and businesses," . said Exeter Reeve Bill Mickle. "Being from an urban centre I will vote against this. I have not been shown that to remove education taxes from farms would not increase it (the tax) to urban ratepayers." Hay Township Reeve Lionel Wilder suggested Reeve Mickle look at recom- mendation number four which indicates rural residences will be paying education taxes. Reeve Mickle pointed out that the farm buildings are a part of the industry of agriculture and if education taxes are removed, urban in- dustries will want the same „consideration. "It's an alternative that could happen," said Reeve Mickle, adding, "the word `removed' scares me." Those voting for the recommendations were: Ashfield Reeve J. F. Austin, Colborne Township Reeve Russell Kernighan, Goderich Township Reeve Grant Stirling, Grey Township Reeve Leona Arm- strong, Hay Township Reeve Lionel Wilder, Hay Township Deputy Reeve Tony Bedard, Howick Township Reeve Bill Newton, Hulled Township Reeve Tom Cunningham, McKillop Township Reeve Marie Hicknell, Morris Township Reeve William Elston, Stanley Township Reeve Paul Steckle, Stephen Township Deputy Reeve Ralph Weber, Usborne Township Reeve Gerry Pro- ut, East Wawanosh Township Reeve Neil Vin- cent, West Wawanosh Township Reeve James Ait- chison and Blyth Reeve Tom Cronin. Those voting against the recommendations were: Tuckersmith Township Reeve Robert Bell, Goderich Deputy Reeve Jim Britnell, Clinton Reeve Ernest Brown, Seaforth Reeve William Campbell, Exeter Deputy Reeve Lossy Hiller, Bayfield Reeve David Johnston, Wingham Reeve Joe Kerr, Exeter Reeve Bill Mickle, Zurich Reeve Don Van Patter, Stephen Township c, Reeve Alan Walper and Goderich Reeve Harry Worsell with two votes. Absent when the vote was taken were Hensall Reeve Harry Klungel, Brussels Reeve Calvin Krauter and Turnberry Township Reeve Brian McBurney. Let province collect. taxes In light of the fact that education costs make up an increasing percentage of the municipal tax bill, the County of Northumberland is asking all municipalities to endorse a resolution petitioning the provincial government to assume all education costs. The resolution from Northumberland suggested that the province either assume all responsibility for the funding of education or at least have local school boards collect their own taxes. "It has become more apparent that school boards have no intention of living within any guidelines," the resolution stated. Goderich town council agreed to endorse the resolution but not all agreed that it would lead' to any fruitful conclusions. "The issue has been flogged by many municipalities in the past and having the school board collect taxes would only duplicate costs," deputy - reeve Jim Britnell said. "I think the issue has been made clear to taxpayers." The issue of escalating education costs must still be hammered at councillor Glen Carey suggested ad- ding that the resolution deserved consideration. "We shouldn't fail to storm the Bastille," he said. "The message bears repeating until something better is proposed." A motion not to endorse the resolution was defeated and council voted in favor of supporting the resolution. FOR INSURANCE CAU BILL BARWICK AGENT 388 KINGSTON ST. GODERICH, ONTARIO S24-7551 Like a Rood neighbor. Slate Farm is them. %Into f pro" n• war, c. C o," pont. C .nadIan H.eA 0114r •s Sra.ho,n..0I, On! t *QUEEN'S* HOTEL ir SEAFORTH Entertainment All This Week VIGILANTS Tues. Night *- LADIES NIGHT No Cover Next Week Wed..Thurs.Fri. WHITE - FROST -41 Horse-drawn hayrides, a hake sale;arld-a sand castle - building .competition will' be featured .at Point Farms provincial Park this weekend, The hayrides begin Friday even* all p.m. and several trips will, be Offered through the park. OiiSaturday a bake sale is scheduled for 10 a.m. in the rural setting of the Stirling Ban. The tasty baked goods will be provided by membedrs of St. George's Anglican Cli t ch. At 4.15 p.m. Saturday a short trip has been arranged to the dairy farm of Bob McNeil in Colborne Town- ship. Those interested in the farm tour are asked to meet at the permit office parking lot. At 8 p.m. Saturday a local mime troupe will present a performance with the pioneer past as their theme. The show will take place at the barn. On Sunday a church service and sing song will be held at the barn at 11.30 a.m. The sand castle building contest will go at 2 p.m. on the beach. Single and team entries will be allowed. The barn activity centre at Point Farms once belonged William Stirling and was built in 1889. Stirling, a bachelor farmer, lived in a 10 X 12 foot shanty at the end of the barn, where he hid his money in obscure nooks and crannies. This miser also made his own canned and preserved goods. Although Stirling diclift spend money, he was fly and generous with reighbours and those who helped him were treated to a heartly home -cooked meal. The barn was converted into an activity centre in 1974 for patrons of Point Farms Provincial Park. 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July 23rd 10.00am.. 3:00 11A ..444��m,aomcroavcaaa aa?oaa®.. ,.., Come for a Sale in Bayfield at 0.L HE.QUARE, GM/ERICH , 5248781 I kO� Daily 0 AM - 6 PM...Eve: ph. 52{-7243 Sale starts friday, July 15th Selected Spring and Summer merchandise 20 to SO % off Bayfield's Original Fashion Store Specializing in Feminine attire and Exclusive 'Handknits Main St. Bayfield, Ont. 565.2588 Hours: Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 12 - 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday Evenings "Fall Collections Arriving Daily" From the spirit of McGee comes.... 71/rFrom television, theme to out of McGee's lot comes our local rider in his New 1983 Firebird. You've soon the Knight Rider on TV with his gleaming black Firebird. Hero's the area's own "Knight" Rider, Read Knight, that is, receiving the keys to his new sleek, black 10*3 Firebird from Ken McGee. You don't have to be a "Knight" to own one of these beauties. Just come into McGee's and arrange for a test ride in the exciting new Firebird., PONTIAC BU ICK-CADILLAC Hamilton St., Goderich 524.8391 C;..i'