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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-11-09, Page 10 Gtoderic S1GNAL STA GODERICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 99 1983 50 CENTS PER COPY World War II memorabilia is part of a Legion display at Harbour Light Travel bringing attention to Remembrance Day this Friday. Cenotaph services will be held in Courthouse Park beginning at 11 a.m. (photo by Dave Sykes) And we will remember "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. . At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." Historically, Remembrance Day has been aside as a day of reflection, a day to pay tribute, to remember those who had Those war memories are seldom talked the conviction to fight for freedom and for about, Ralph admits, except when theirr country. This Friday, in towns and cities across . veterans get together to s are ex - the land, millions of Canadians will huddle periences. around cenotaphs and offer a silent prayer Those memories, often painful ones that in memory of those who gave their lives recall the deaths of comrades and for their country. Far removed from the relatives, ourare acef important in into helping us sivo memory it ha atrocityctof war, aned putay Bpeaceful rker a Canadian Navy veteran e disparity it has inflicted on peoples and their homeland, the gratuitous said.i"Remembrance Day is very significant willremember. devastation, deprivation and death, weber. because it brings back memories of It refriends,and memories of sacrifice for It may be a silent thought, the solemn �� Barker said. "We have to realization that others offered their lives to onekeep these things in mind so we don't lose our perspective of peace." Involved in several overseas escort and convoy missions, Barker said it is im- portant for young people to be aware of the significance of Remembrance Day and he feels there is a renewed interest and commitment to knowing about the rocky road to peace. The poppy, as much as anything, has become a symbol of peace while serving as a constant reminder that many gave their lives for peace. A Canadian doctor, Lt. -Col. John McCrea, probably did more to im- mortalize the poppy than anyone and assure its place in history with his 1915 poem, In Flanders Fields. The poppy, which reverently stands guard over the graves of thousands of Canadian soldiers in France, also serves as a grim reminder of the destruction and ravages of war. The scarlet poppy has become the protect a way of life for those who followed or the empathizing with those who lost loved ones to the senselessness of war but, we will remember. It is not so much a day for a young generation to remember or recall, as it is a day to reflect on the stormy, violent history of peace. It is a day to reflect on the fact that a generation of people were willipg to offer the ultimate sacrifice. It is a day of reverence and we will remember. Few were untouched by the icy realities of war and for them, the significance of Remembrance Day is immeasurable. Les Riley of Goderich served with the 12th Canadian Armoured Regiment and saw action in Italy. For Les, Remembrance Day is synonymous with peace. "In the world of today it is more im- portant than ever to have Remembrance Day and peace linked," he said. "We fought for freedom but, we fought for peace and we remember the sacrifices. sY mbol for soldiers who died in battle The poppy is an important symbol of that fight, Les stated, almost like a including 114,000 Canadians, many of guarantee that ur freedoms are ensured. whom are buried in the famed Flanders Ralph Kingswell served in several Field. countries overseas during World War II The poppy was first worm by an and while it has been 35 years since the American, Moina Michael, who was war ended, Remembranoe Day brings working in the New York City YMCA. She back some of those painful memories. wore the flower in memory of those who "It. is more meaningful for those who died. During a 1920 visit to the United served and for those who lost a son or States a FrOnch woman, Madame Guerin relative," he said. "But, you have to learned of the custom and decided to use remember too that it is not a day for old the hand -made poppy to raise money for people, those who served were teenagers destitute children in war-torn areas. In Turn to page 2 in many cases.,, Gilard oascrewman d less r fall, from boa where a group of onlookers attempted to vestigations said a report would be tor- +: throw a lifeline to the victim. Dell warded to Federal Transport Minister disappeared as a lifesaver was tossed into Lloyd Airworthy. A decision on a public a the water. inquiry would be made at that level. The body was not recovered until 4.30 Dall was veteran crewman with the after a search by local tugs, fishing boats, Canadian Coast Guard and had been ,the Goderich Fire Department and a diver stationed in Goderich for about nine years. from the Wingham Police Department. The Canadian Coast Guard Cutter CG126 is ball's body was taken to Alexandra stationed in Goderich Harbour Marine and General Hospital and later throughouth the summer and early fall transported to Stratford General Hospital and was expected to return east for the ,where an autopsy was performed Monday. winter within the next few weeks. Officials of the Canadian Coast Guard Local police say that the efforts of are conducting an internal investigation several local tug and boat owners was of ';;into the accidental drowning and Capt. great assistance in the search. E.R. Snow of marine casualty in- Dall was married with two children. , Canadian Coast Guard officials continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of a crewman in Goderich Harbour Sunday afternoon. Wayne Dall, 42, of 50 Lambert Street, Belleville, Ontario drowned less than 30 feet from the south pier after a frantic attempt to swim to safety after falling from a 13 -foot rubber dinghy. Police said that Dall was out in the 13 foot Avon Sunday afternoon about 2 p.m. and appeared to fall from the boat after making a turn near the south breakwall. He tried to swim to the south pier and was within approximately 30 feet of the pier Senior final is here Saturday This weekend both GDCI Viking football teams will be battling for their respective Huron -Perth championship._ The senior game will be played in Goderich at the GDCI football field at 1.30 p.m. Saturday. The senior Vikings, un- defeated in regular season and playoff action, will play the Stratford Nor- thwestern Huskies in a rematch of last year's exciting championship final, won by Goderich 14-13. The junior Vikings are forced to contest the Huron -Perth title on the road, battling the Panthers of South Huron in Exeter at 1.30 p.m. Saturday. In regular season play, the Panthers defeated Goderich 2-1 in a bizarre game, the only loss of the season for tliie junior Vikings. The two final matches promise to produce some fine football entertainment. Welfare cases on the decline Huron County's general assistance caseload hasn't been hit as hard this year as it was a year ago. Social services administrator John MacKinnon told the Nov. 3 session of county council that the caseload is "down quite a bit from last year". "We have not been hit as bad as at this time last year," said Mr. MacKinnon. Statistics show that 150 referrals were received in September of 1982, compared to only 97 this past September. Also, a year ago, assistance was issued to 218 cases representing 507 beneficiaries while this past September's statistics show assistance was issued to 1 cases representing 418 beneficiaries. , Mr. MacKinnon also reported that since May of this year records have been kept of the number of "UIC exhaustees" applying for assistance. From May to September, 36 cases were added under the exhaustee category. These cases represent 14 per cent of the caseload additions. Service set for cenotaph Friday, November 11 marks an im- portant anniversary in Canadian history. Remembrance Day. The very name, for Canadian veterans and their families, conjurs up memories of war, the death of loved ones, or tearful reunions with family members. Remembrance Day begs of us to reflect on the deeds of those brave men and women who fought for the freedom of their country, many of whom would not return to the land, whose ideals they so zealously guarded on foreign soils. Remembrance Day services will be solemnly and fittingly observed in many nations around the world Friday and more sepcifically, in Canada, ceremonies will unfold in cenotaphs across the country at 11 a.m. and millions of people will observe a few moments silence in honour of the war dead. Over the past week, members of Branch 109 of the Royal Canadian Legion have been active with the 1983 poppy campaign, a campaign that supports the many social programs of the Canadia Legion. Everyone is urged to buy and wear a poppy with pride this week. This past Sunday, members of the Legion marched tq St. Peters Catholic Church for the Rei iembrance Day Ser- vice. On Friday, Remembrance Day services will be conducted in Courthouse Park at 11 a.m. The Legion honour guard will lead members to the cenotaph just prior to the dedication ceremony and wreath layings. Everyone is invited to attend the com- memorative service in honour of those who were an integral part of the Canadian war effort. f The $1.6 million expansion project at the town's pollution control Construction of St. Marys. The plant, built in 1967 at a cost st of f plant was officially opened Tuesday. Plant superintendent Gerry $900,000, is now able to service the needs of 20,000. (photo by Fisher got some ribbon -cutting assistance from architect Burns Sykes) Ross, Mayor Eileen Palmer and a representative of Stonetown •butplant is new ribbon oldSame„ tune. In speaking to the problem of . pollution on the Great Lakes this past summer, McTavish said while pollution control plants may have contributed slightly, the pollution was a result of many contributing factors. "The colliform count, which is related to the waste of warm-blooded animals, was high but we found that it was for a number of reasons,” he said. "Because of the extended period of warm weather the water was warmer this summer and bacteria did not die off. "`Also, more people, because of the weather, were using the beaches, more people were goint to cottages and using septic systems that may have been overloaded and more animals were likely in the water because of the weather. All of these things were factors." The construction project was completed by Stonetown Construction Limited of St.Marys. When the town Goderich its many years of planning and Mayor Eileen pollution of plant openedfaciit Palmer remarked that the need for ex - brand new a cost ti $n0control ntendenyt pansion was evident soon after the original in plant opened in 1967. Gerry Fisher made sure the ribbon for the `After the original plant opened in 1967 opening ceremonies was on hand. the municipality experienced a con - In his efficacious manner, Fisher saved- struction boom and we realized that ex - that ribbon from 1967 and it was used to pansion was needed," she said. "In 1977 officially open the $1.6 million expansion the planning started and sewage rates project at the town facility Thursday. were increased to create a reserve ac - The opening marked the conclusion of a count. Because of that, this facility opens year and a half of construction at the site debt free." which increased the plant's capacity to Doug McTavish, `regional director for two million gallons. The Ministry of the the Ministry of the Environment, Environment providing funding for 70 per congratulated town officials on the con- cent of the project, while the municipality struction of a facility he said blended well chipped in with $430,000 of the $1.6 million with the environment while providing the project. best in waste treatment technology. rhe capacity of the plant here was "In the 1960s there was a clash between essentially doubled with the construction developers and environmentalists but both of two primary settling tanks, a pump can go hand in hand," he said. "This plant house, aeration tank, settling tank, sludge will go along with the environment here. I tank and administrative offices. would like to congratulate you on The opening was the culmination of providing the best plant available at this • .. council nne s s at con citizen urges ops . , . 9. anted n in its operations," comm be ops Pe Reeve Mickle. He noted that in his municipality the press witness decisions and that he has nothing to hide. Goderich Deputy -reeve Jim Britneil questioned if council is on solid legal ground by omitting the public. Warden Grant Stirling said the Ministry of Municipal Affairs indicated committees can be run as "council sees fit". Hay Township Reeve Lionel Wilder said he is in favor of closed committee meetings because "if we have the press or the public at a committee meeting (subjects) will not be discussed as thoroughly" "Closed meetings are an important aspect of county council," added Reeve Wilder. Mrs. Haydon is in no hurry to have a response from county council on the matter. "I should be quite happy to have your response perhaps by March next year," said Mrs. Haydon noting that the com- mittee making the consideration may want to consult with the Ministry or other advisors. A spirited citizen's request will make whether I address you as an individual or Huron County Council consider its closed as a front spokesman for the press. That committee meeting policy. point is quite clear. When I did not seek re - Elsa Haydon of Goderich approached election last fall, the Signal -Star county council at its November 3 meeting Publishing (Goderich) management of - asking council to review its policy whereby fered me the same privilege and courtesy all its standing committees such as road, as has been extended to our MPP Jack property and executive and local boards Riddell. I am not employed by anybody. I such as health unit and Hnronview are am abide t answerabley edto ofy to anyone, probutton o closed to the public. responsibility." "My appeal to you concerns two points; res p the direct relationship between your The columnist said council's decision to council and 'local boards' and second, refer the matter was "perfectly all right public access to meetin:: of public She noted that if a decision had been made that day, it would have been based on bodies," stated Mrs. Haydon. prejudice, but the neat time it is discussed. after review, a decision will be based on more thought. Only one member of council spoke in favor of open committee or local board meetings and that was Exeter Reeve William Mickle. He suggested that council meet Mrs. Haydon's challenge to reviewar its committee meeting policy. The reeve added that if it is impossible to open the greetings then the county should "explain to the public wh ". `I personally believe that government is responsible to ita constituents and should A 12 -year veteran of municipal business as councillor on Goderich town council, the Goderieb resident started looking into the county's practise of closed meetings after recently being asked to leave a library board meeting. She has since sat in on a planning board meeting which is the only committee or local board meeting that is open to the public. "I should clarify one point first," , o Haydon told cornet'. "As I write regular columns in area publications,earisen understand the question Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town! In just a few short weeks, Santa Claus will make his annual visit to Goderich by participating in the annual Christmas Parade. Scheduled for Saturday, November 26 at 1 p.m. the parade and entries will celebrate the theme, An Old Fashioned „P00.4110p'ands— treerOr e44 scheduled 1 p.m. start and trophies will be awarded to the top three -entries in each of the five categories. Of course, the main feature of the parade is the appearance of Santa Claus, and after the parade children will have an opportunity to talk to the jolly old fellow at Santa's Court which will be held in The Livery. INSIDE THE SIGNAL -STAR Football playoffs The GDCI Vikings, both senior and junior, made short work of their opponents during the semi-final games held last Thursday. The seniors will face Stratford on Saturday on the Viking field while the juniors will be on the road to Exeter. For details on the semi-final games, take a look in the Recreation section. Bazaars The past weekend saw plenty of bazaars including the Maitland Manor and St. George's bazaar. The Huron Tract Spinning and Weaving Guild also held an exhibition and sale, demonstrating how spinning and weaving is done. For more details on these events, take a look in this section of the paper. Hockey action All divisions of hockey are now in full swing with plenty of action to watch. The Recreational Hockey League has eight teams this year with the competition quite close. See the Recreation section for a complete look at the hockey action.