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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-01-16, Page 9quicentennial trlbute tov-the Disney 0011/$ connections with thtownsh1p flwough a colleetorie plate. The Disney family mo/ed to the HolHolmesville area from lielsind daring the- 18401)41Valt Disney returned to the area in 1947 tosee thegraVesites Of his ancestors. More recently, the Disney Company sought a builder for a show wagon for use at the MOO AkligVeiPary of the World Per- cher*: Congress, held at the Calgary Stampede, in 1983. Having seen the exa Celleakeraftmanship of Goderich ToWnship builder, Tom Penhale, they commissioned blattirthis task. Penhale said they told him later they had seen over forty other wagons and the designer was very impressed when he examined a wagon in Perthale's shop. Again the Disney name became associated with Goderich Township. Penhale and his son, Rick, were given six weeks to complete the hitch wagon using blueprints created by a designer from Disney World. He said they were allowed to alter thelAanS, if necessary, since this was the first hitch wagon designed by Disney World. Normally, three months are re- quired to build a 'wagon, thus many long days were necessary. This now famous wagon was painted (in 18 days ) in shades of blue, gold and silver by an artist from Disney World. The Disney entry won the World Per- cheron reight-horse Hitch Championship in Calgary. A framed photograph with a pla- que of this locally built wagon was presented to Tom and Carel Penhale by the Disney Company. The idea to produce a 'collector's plate with this hitch wagon emerged; however., permission from Disney World was needed. Penhale was the obvious person to seek ap- proval from the Disney legal department. When he phoned California he was flatly turned down since the Disney name is rarely allowed for use by any group. He also called the designer, whom he got to know well dur- The plates were felt to show honour to a very respected name known not only in Goderich Township but around the world. Books, plates or Farm Show tickets can be picked up at the Goderich Township Com- munity Centre in Holmesville on Sunday, January 20 from 2 - 5:00 p.m. Extra books T' A - OM" t440MTIO'S CmioanTI 1 This eight -horse hitch show wagon? built for Walt Disney World by Goderich Township builder Tom Penhale, is featured on a limited edition collectors plate, being offered for sale as a souvenir of the township's sesquicentennial. The Disney family moved to the Holmesville area from Ireland, during the 1848's. (photo courtesy Hazel McCreath) to think permission was granted. Mr. Penhale felt certain his friends in Disney World lent a great deal of support to obtain this request. Penhale saw one of the plates azul was im- pressed with its quality. The nine inch (22 cm) porcelain collector's plate has a sharp, clearimage of the hitch wagon, done in a four colour process. They are gold rim- med and are being sold for $15.00. The original order of the limited edition collec- tors's item is already half sold. The plates carry an inscription on the back. mg, the " wagon's construction, and the manager of the Disney World ranch in Florida. He said he wa amazed to get a phone call about a month later from the legal offices to give approval. The lady who phoned also was astonished Will not permit recreational uses „GODP,RICH. .TWP. An. application _by .. comic:lepton.. end nitnnale rejection; Gerry and Noreen Nurse to 'stage survival Nurses received a request from -the planner games on their property in . Goderich for more comprehensive plans for the pro - Township was rejected by the municipality posal. at the Dec; 17 meeting because "Council ' Although Gerry Nurse said. "there. is sup - does not consider the Official Plan nor the posed to be a good return on it," he said he goring designation weuld permit the land todoes not "intend to go through with rezon- be used for such recreational uses," statedling.' to the motion. He pointed out that there is a trap shooting "There is recreational land along the range not far from his property. "What's the lakefront but that's designated agricultural , difference?" he queried. and natural environment. I don't know if you' can use land designated natural en- . vironment for recreational purposes." said - Reeve Grant Stirling.• • • -"I'm not enthused with it. We have enough trouble with war without practicing for it," added the reeve. "We have a lot of land not being used. We just thought it would be different and it would bring a lot of people into' the area," said Noreen Nurse. • After forwarding the request fOr council's - The survival game consists of teams of 10(? each With a flag. Tice,' object is to capture the other team's banner. Participants are given guns which fire pellets containing red dye. If a player is hit with a pellet, he is "dead" and must return to where the game began. Players wear gog- gles to prevent eye damage from the pellets. "People from Goderich and Clinton drive down to London or Grand Bend to play. It's a form of recreation for them, I guess," said Mrs. Nurse. Wingharn manager appointed • • • January 11, 1985 will be Jim Hamill's last thank the local people, municipal represen- day as district manager of the Ministry of tatives, conservation authorities, special tp- Natural Resoure s' office in Wingham. Jim terest groups and the staff of the Wingham reports as the liew district manager in Temagami on J nuary 14. Of his almost our -years in the Wingham area, Jim Hamill says, "I've really enjoyed working here. The people have been very kind and co-operative, making my job easier. Since I arrived here afor work on February 1, 1981, I have found many challenges and -many rewards. The type of business the Ministry of Natural Resources' ,, visit to Wingham, Andy couldn't decide is in, is conducive to working with people, whether there was more, snow in Huntsville especially in the Huron and Perth .County or Wingham. He is undoubtedly used to the areas which comprise most of the Wingham types of winters this part of Ontario is District". He goes on to say, "I would like to famous for. office, whnhave all been a very great help to me during my time here". On January 14, 1985; the new District Manager will begin work. Andy Houser comes to Wingham from Hun. tsville, where he worked in the Algonquin Regional Office as Regional Mineral Resources and Lands Co-ordinator. Andy comes with many years of experience with the Ministry. In a recent HAVEN MOTOR -HOTEL - Highway No. 8 West, Clinton 'Appearing Thursday, Friday, Friday, Saturday, jartuary "WHITE •FROST" and plates will 'be available for sale. Many of the authors will also be .present. For more information about the plates or January 20 contact: Hazel McCreath at 524-7436 or Jean Ginn at 524-4136. APPOINTMENT DENNIS J. LITTLE • ABC Annuities is proud td announce -the appointment of Dennis J. Little to the Canadian Institute Of Financial Planning. The' institute' determines and supports those individuals who are qualified to ilande total Financial Planning for their clients. Tice nowledge,and the expertise needed to achieve a balanced portfolio comes to Mr. Little due0q, isinvolyement in personbl tax 4':'''T,Ait4111e- :ibistsvanesd, plannirig 169,' liCiatibed „in securities. 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LITTLE • ABC Annuities is proud td announce -the appointment of Dennis J. Little to the Canadian Institute Of Financial Planning. The' institute' determines and supports those individuals who are qualified to ilande total Financial Planning for their clients. Tice nowledge,and the expertise needed to achieve a balanced portfolio comes to Mr. Little due0q, isinvolyement in personbl tax 4':'''T,Ait4111e- :ibistsvanesd, plannirig 169,' liCiatibed „in securities. UK tittle's Cbdcept of tail financial planning will guarantee his clients quality service and a better 'financial gain on their taxation, investment, and insurance products. lead a holatao hand - Invitations, Agendum. Gertaetto., [ RellAtaltioll. elaanyih-rlenktellibrIcrit.ortliPiparrevws; fat year C;c1;;Itelle, candelabrum. MR FLCHHEIRS for your bouquets. arramsements. decoration/ (sker decorate too), paw bows. 'bit TABLE fAITURS made To order or mak. your own. mem floating candles and caketekete. %WO CLIP THIS AD AND BRING IT IN WITH YOUR ORDER AND GET A 10% DISCOUNT ON YOUR PURCHASE SPECIAL EFFECTS Wong Lobb - RR 2 Clinton - 482-3062 CLIP AND SAVE. .4.311ZIXIS6P.IFICressa. _The Optimist Club of Seaforth present Winter Featuring CARNI AL • Sat., January 19 Seaforth & District Community Centres 5.00 per person 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Lunch Provided Age of Majority wwl.wwwwWW•mmoins WALLPAPER • BLINDS • ETC. 73 HAMILTON STREET GODERICH PHONE 524-2448 EXTRA SAVINGS ON upr O UNTIL TUESDAY INSTOCK WALL131APEO To OFF JANUARY 29th • 50% OFF ORDERS from selected books • • 2 0 -% OFFORDERSfrom all other books Closed Jit53140e.%Fr 30th through February 3rd, 1965 •VVRt ItE-OPEM MON,: FEL 4tIt• AT On NEW LOCATION (;cr.z.th.stmet) 74 HAMILTON ST. GODERICH 00 Our sales hel, Virginia Stright and yself, Sharon cool a Whitely-Wendlert, will be glad to help you with = ott , see%)0your decorating needs. . Open. daily , 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CLOSED Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Gen's Singer Sew Est Knit • ••• JANUARY•-• •CLEARANCE SALE a 0 a • ECONOMY IN A 4X4 IN STOCK NOW! BI,( k finf.-.1-1(1.1 t.A.ith red errte.ri,,r - rfirtVtt.-.110\11.‘r iunver hmkou,ri.,d lettor ,111 ••• • , • / • K 414„ c'D Goomtu 346 Huron Rd. • 524-84 1 1 ' HAVE YO/OR NA FORD... LATELY'? extVffrr'' umumain DISTANCE OFF ALL IN STOCK YARN INCLUDING COTTON SUMMERTIME YARNS! Why wait for Summer, make it now and have it ready to wear when the warm weather arrives! _ Singer 4_!Point SEWING MACHINE • REPAIR Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Jan. 17, 18 & 19 .95 - ONLY • SAVE si o.og Parts Extra. 90 -DAY Guarantee on all repairs. A \/ OFF. ALL FABRICS . IN STOCKS. (Godeitch Store Only) Many, many, many to choose from! TY —71— SAVE '100.00 FOR THE,SERIOUS MINDED SEWER.: SINGER r Model 7146 • 19 Built-in stitches • Built-in buttonholer •Electronic speed control. ONLY 49925 Head Only • :1 SAVE 35000.$ SUPER SPECIAL! SINGER TOP OF THE LINE...- Touch-Tronic 2010 Memory Machine • -,44 4;'- r •29 stitches pre-programmed to sew the optimum length and width •1 -step buttonholing • Low bobbin indicator '$ 24995 ONLY 1 • Head Only FREE INSTRUCTION ON L MACHINES PURCHASED -\\\ GEN'S SINGER SEW & KNIT SINGER Huron County's Largest CENTRE MALL • EXETER 23S-13600 Huron County's Largest WOOL & GENT Sewing Centre 56 THESOUARE GOD-ERICH 524-8431,, 1 9