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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-01-30, Page 1�1f 8's tS k•I ere's Ito nue,. pn J. e; a eek or for every'une to th waun�heut " saaid: 1d4..iresi, ent � p +� t► aver ofGoderich, b t we' da�bosneid. together" for the next pro,ncia l elect on lvlr. Jasper uninvited Arrk‘Grossman's bid to become the next leader and,' premier but is ready to work for 'the Progressive Conservative candidate in the next election, which, according to "Td buzz at the con- vention places in May or June." Other area delegates and alternates sup= ' ported Mr. Grossman. Donna Wood of Clin- ton said she as "leaning" to Mr. Grossman before leaving for the convention and alter-' the ppp���'''tt<' ` P lav: ppy" M preferences we ase but that's.>part: ofthe process,"she�d. C'�..Gra m 's " iitovgtive app icb to ttIVMMPdU KMa4d0k-441440.‘;40,M4 cloovL, 4014 MML411 M Bell s ettIPP•that all three nieu op- Posingblitial tile`race would be iolfIng him in the next ca inet, Mr. Grossman a skills will still be available to.the party. Mr, Miller is very personable. Perhaps we made the right decision," though. Mrs.. Cardno suggested there MAY be some' fear the new leader will take the party to the r ght. Mary Donnelly of Goderich:was elected as a delegate for the riding .and she supported • Frank Miller. She disagrees With the 0 said.; b> t it sn wa't; sl u ? De . broil ,retie local de egateaadueito. l k ��, e t trM e r. the• evenin befo , the vote' beganleanin to r. Gross `°You .coil tel :it was close: ,otx 'brell ' Mr.:Jasper w ,:not concerned by Frank Miller'sliticall endencie.u . l a cabinet "'; ` M'.. ember was d ,ferent M then er Miller as premlofwiltbe,", a,..:,said. prank Miller'i'MPP for Muskoka 'and In- dustry and Trade Minister in outgoing Premier William Davis' cabinet was hi Irery t : sed, thee two : er : t t uvotes Q. t.. abo t7act e t1.4 v+os for �e�an �� � o Minister Dennis T prep's organization thought itself not far behind Mr. Mller.' In fact, Mr.Miller had;5.83 votes,Mr. Tim- brell 421 votes, Mr. Grossman ,colected $78; votes and M;r. McMurtry received support from 300 delegates. On the second ballot, the major surprise of the campaign unfolded. Mr. Timbrell, wide; Turn to page 4 • EST AR.L, ROUND CQMMUNTY NEWSPAPER IN CANADA (Cir'ouletipn Ouse.?SQEI-.4 O01 G,e.F' .A. Better Newspaper Competition 1984 137 YEAR -5 GODERICI{,`ONTARIO; WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30,4985 50 CENTS PEE,COPY A lack of snow forced the cancellation of the Benmiller Forester'sAnnual Snowmobile Marathon a week ago but there was plenty of it on the trails Sunday as over 50.snowmobilers. participated. in the one -day event. The riders covered the 50 kilometer event while raising more t , ! ! ! ,half of which will be used for cancer research. The participants will be honored at a special social evening planned by the Foresters for February 15. (photos by Date Sykes) Snowmobile marathon Over 50 riders raise $5,000 for cancer research While the Benmiller Forester's annual 50' km. Snowmobiles'"lviaratharr—was cancelled Sunday, January 20 because of a .lack of snow, there were no such complaints as over 50 riders took to the groomed trials Sunday. In fact, it was, snowing quite heavily Sunday morning as the first group set out from the Forester's Hall about 10 a.m. adding to the substantial snowfall of the previous week. In short, it made for perfect conditions as far as the riders were concerned. A total of 55 machines took part in the annual marathon, raising a total of $5,036 for cancer research and Forester - 'sponsored projects. Last year the marathon attracted almost 60 machines but pledges were only $2,800. The top rider for the day, pledge wise, was Bob Morash who collected $808 in total pledges for his effort. Hermie Fisher was also one of the top riders. A special social evening will be held in the Forester Hall Friday, February 15 at r which time prizes will be awarded to the top participants. 'Organizers are also asking that pledges be turned in at that time. Most riders completed the 50 kilometer trek through Colborne Township and the Maitland River Valley in about three. hours. _ The 1 Coloborne Township Snowmobile Club assisted viTitli the event. "7' 0 There's plenty to do here There's plenty to do in the Goderich area over the Heil: few weeks. From winter sporting events, to musical extravaganzas, to fund raisers and bolwing events to a myriad of activities on the Snow -Blitz Winter Weekend February 9 and 10 the list of events is impressive and offers something for everyone. This weekend the Dungannon Kinette j . Club is sponsoring its annual Bowi-For- Breath at Little Bowl from 11 a.m.' 5 p m;,.._The proceeds .go , towards , ;cystic,., fibrosis '-resent h, and pledge sheets are available at therbowling-alley. One of the finest musical events of the year will unfold the same afternoon, Sunday,. February 3, in the West gymnasium at GDCI as more than 160, 'students participate in the school's annual. Winter Concert.' The concert will showcase the musical talents and development of seven groups at the school including the intermediate; concert and, junior' and senior stage bands, the concert and jazz choir and the Graded 9 band. .Beginning at 2.30 p.m. in the west gym, tickets for the concert are available at the door or from any band or choir member. While the concert willably demonstrate the success of the school's music program it will also give band and choir members needed experience before a March trip to Bay City Western High School. Al Mullin, Hugh McGregor, Eleanor Robinson and student Lisa Argyle will direct the musicians. Proceeds from the concert will be used to purchase uniforms for the concert band and intermediate choir. The following week, Sunday, February 10, a special musical afternoon will take place at Knox Presbyterian Church. As many as six area organists will take part in a recital and there will also be some choral offerings. It all begins at 4 p.m: and more details will be available next week. The fourth Annual Snow Blitz Winter Weekend kicks off Friday, February 8 with special winter carnival events a Robertson Memorial Public School in the afternoon. The__w_eekend_kcks.into_high _gear Saturday mOVning with a minor hockey sponsored breakfast in the arena Turn to page 2 • Award contract dredging of harbour Dredging will be carried out on the north side of the Domtar Salt Mine at Goderich Harbour to create full seaway water depth (8.2m) in the vicinity of a proposed new ship loading dock, Murray Cardiff, M.P., Huron -Bruce, announced today on behalf of the Honourable Hoch La Salle, Minister, Public Works Canada. The $937,335 contract was awarded by Public Works Canada on behalf of Transport Canada to the Canadian Dredge and Dock Company Inc., Toronto, the lowest of seven bids received in response to a public teYider enli. Dredging will take place in an irregularly-shaped area approximately 500m long by 100m wide. About 145,000 m3 of Class `B' material (sand, silt, small boulders) will be removed as well as some deposits of dense glacial till which may - require drillifrg and blasting in order to 'remove it. This work is being done as part of the' overall expansion and revitalization project at Goderich Harbour. Plans and specifications were prepared by Public Works Canada, -and the -project manager is T.E. bougla's, Public Works Canada, Londbn. Work is scheduled for completionby the sumrner of 1986. . P'7treatment >• The a a t' . represents , tb e:', i l en et 4a. t ,00 1�. a eta pies �� at �, . 1,1 ,68k, aa. the provincial contribat/a' toward thee. total est cost of; ,310,425, The project, which Is schedule," (Or completion in 1987, calls for ipaproveraents' to; "th+e, existing water filtration plant ' system and the construction of an . underground water reservoir. Twobowiirg events planned Bowling is a popular pastime in this area and over the next, few weeks, local bowlers, 'wi'IThave the opportunity to raise futds''for'' charity, while, enjoying a few frames of their favorite game. Two local organizations ate holding separate bowl-a-thon events, to raise money for good causes. The , Dungannon Kinettes will hold a Bowl -for -Breath bowl-a-thon, February 3, froall a.m. to 5 p.m., at Little Bowff in Goderich. ' All proceeds from the event will go to Cystic Fibrosis research. Sponsor sheets are available at Little Bowl. The local Big Brothers organization is participating in the National Big Brothers Bowl for Millions bowl-a-thon, for the first time this year. The event will be held from February 2 - 9. League bowlers will collect pledges on one of their regular 'games throughthe week. Saturday February 9, will be the big day, when anyone who has obtained spon- sors can come out and bowl, from 1-6 p.m. at Little Bowl. Dennis Little will be the master of ceremonies for the event, and such local dignitaries as Goderich'. Mayor Eileen Palmer will be out to bowl a few lines. Prizes will be offered for best scores and most pledges collected: Sponsor sheets are • available at Little Bowl. All proceeds will be divided among the National . Big Brothers organization, the local Big:.Brothers..and_the.'local._bowling association. 1NS DE- E SIL=INAL—STAR Hockey tourney The Goderich Recreational Hockey League held its'annual tournament in town on the weekend. Local teams did very well in the three day event, with one Goderich Squad, Murphy's Green Machine, taking the 'A' championship. Story and photos in Recreation. New feature This week the Signal -Star is introducing a new feature. "A Day On The Job" will look at different occupations in and around the town of Goderich. Featured this week, inside this section, is Goderich police Chief Patrick King. Vikings win The GDCI Senior and Midget Viking boys teams, each defeated the Seaforth Golden Bears in close Huron -Perth `Con- ference basketball games last Thursday. This. Saturday,. GDCI will' host a _Senior Boys basketball tournament. Details in Recreation.