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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-04-03, Page 39Mai M•nAr,4A�iir?^�Pa 'LIFO the -ericC�• let Clat ���tla] G � � I � N Competition �� h4.� E T Al 841),1 !Nt OQMMLINITV IVIEW$PAPllEFi *A UA frau Ion .els Better ewspeper 1 4 SIGNAL -STA 137 YEAR -15 GODERICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10,1985 " A picture is worth a thousand words," they say. If so, this original watercolor, proudly displayed by artist Arthur Mullen clearly says it all. Arthur finished this creation during the final class of the "Journey to the Rainbow" division of the Goderich Recration Department -sponsored Art Kids program. The 10 -week program, run by local artist Mona Mulhern finished up last week. The art- work produced by children in all three age categories of the pro- gram will be on display at the annual show, at the Goderich Public Library Branch, from April 19 to May 3. ( photo by Patrick Raftis) Council to consider awards for service I c mg service awards may be presented to county councillors after Huron County Coiu 'Cil agreed in a 15 to 12 recorded vote at it s recent session to consider such awards. Whirden Paul Steckle said the awards could' be plaques, scrolls or pins, but that will be determined by the county's ex- ecutive committee. Sonie of those who voted against con- sideri ng such an award said they were put on council by the voters and as such should riot bl_• recognized by their political col- league.s. 'It's not up to us. It's up to the public. 1 don't think it's necessary'," said Hay Towns iip Deputy Reeve Tony Bedard. Coun ty council's longest member, Goderich Township Reeve Grant Stirling said he could gee the merits of such an award. "Maybe not for me, but for my family," he said. The second longest member of county council, Brussels Reeve Cal Krauter quip- ped,. "Give us a pension." The executive 'committee will make a recommendation on the type of award to be given. Those voting against the award were: West Wawanosh Reeve J.R. Aitchison, Hay Deputy Reeve Bedard, Tuckersmith Reeve Bob Bell, Clinton Reeve Ernest Brown, Seaforth Reeve Bill Campbell, Hullett Reeve Tom Cunningham, Colborne Reeve Russel Kernighan, Zurich Reeve Isadore LaPorte, Turnberry Reeve Brian McBurney, Usborne Reeve Gerry Prout, and Goderich Reeve Harry Worsell with two votes. Those .voting in favor were: Grey Reeve Leona Armstrong, Ashfield Reeve John Austin, Blyth Reeve Tom Cronin, Goderich Deputy Reeve J.P. Doherty, Exeter Depu- ty Reeve Uossy Fuller, McKillop Reeve Spring fling The -weather may not be spring- like yet but it hasn't deterred kids from having a good time. Marie Hicknell, Bayfield Reeve Dave Johnston, Hensall Reeve Harry Klungel, Brussels Reeve Cal Krauter, Exeter Reeve Bill Mickle, Stanley Reeve Paul Steckle, Goderich Township Reeve Grant Stirling, EaSt Wawanosh Reeve Neil Vin- cent, Stephen Reeve Alan Walper, Stephen Deputy Reeve Ralph Weber. Absent for the votes were Morris Township Reeve Bill Elston, Wingham Reeve Joe Kerr, Howick Reeve Jack Staf- ford and Hay Reeve Lionel Wilder. 50 CENTS PER COPY Hydro line could be obstacle to runway Ontario Hydro's proposed transmission line through Huroh County could be an obstacle to Runway 10/28 of the Goderich Municipal Airport and could interfere with Business Air Services' beacon. Goderich council passed a motion objec- ting to the proposed line after a recom- mendation from the airport committee on its Apr. 1 meeting. Members of the airport committee decided that having the possibility of 200 foot hydro towers approximately one mile from the end of the airport's main runway was not desirable. Council will contribute approximately $1000 towards the Canadian Bar Associa- tion Convention to be held this September in Goderich along with a $500 contribution from the Bank of Montreal. Councillor Glen Carey told the ad- ministrative committee that such a con- ference moving to a smaller centre like G derich was unprecedented and a benefit toe town. The committee decided that attracting similar conferences to Goderich would benefit merchants at *the time of the con- ference and in the tuture when people return to town. Therefore, council should adopt 'a policy of supporting such con- ferences andencouraging them. ' Council concurred with plans of the Sky Harbour Reunion Committee to hold a reu- nion at the Goderich Airport from Aug. 16 to 18. Events will include a party at the Legion, breakfasts, suppers, and a large dance with the Spitfire Band. The Goderich Garden Club will hold a contest on Apr. 26 or Arbor Day called "The Mayor's Annual Blooming Contest" to ,encourage private gardeners throughout Gederich. Council passed a recommendation from the works committee that Suncoast Driye from the Bayfield Road to Gibbons Street be curbed and paved in conjunction with the construction of McDonald's Restaurant. The cost of approximately $18,000 will be taken from the reserve. "Suncoast Drive only has one coat of paving. There may not be a road there in another two years if we don't put on a se- cond coat," Commissioner of Works, Ken Hunter told council. How to introduce new Industrial Tourism Promoter- poses problem The best way to introduce Robin Stuart, the recently -hired Tourist/Industrial Pro- moter, to the town of Goderich was subject for debate at Goderich council at its Apr. 8 meeting. „•'- otion from the Huron Historic Gaol Ft:'.' • recommending that Mr. Stuart be introduced to all tourist -related agencies at an open meeting Was defeated by Mayor Eii eei tPaliner after cound-voted 4 to'3 fn favor of the motion. "The manner in which we're introducing him gives him the most benefit. He sits in on meetings ands absorbing some of the information and the way the committees work. A public meeting would be entirely social and he wouldn't derive any befit 9L from it. We'd be putting him on display," said Mayor Palmer. Councillor Jim ,Searls made the motion saying a public meeting would let the public know Mr. Stuart is available to anyone who needs him. "I think it's a good idea to meet with everyone involved in tourism so we could see who's doing what so we're not doubling up,";.saki--Counc-illo Pete McCauley, --------- Councillor Don Wheeler disagreed with the public meeting. "I think it's incumbent on council to do something to introduce him (Mr–Stuart)- to the community but I don't think this is an appropriate vehicle to introduce him to the powers that be in the tourist trade," he said. Partial parking signs on Keays blocked A motion for partial parking signs on Keays Street was blocked by Councillor Searls at council's Apr. 8 meeting when he refused to withdraw a previous motion to table the matter. • Though council passed a recommenda- tion by Police Chief, Patrick King that a partial ban be made on Marking on Keays Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.rri.on school days, no action can be taken until Councillor Searls withdraws a previous motion to tablt the issue. "It strikes me as discrimination singling out high school'students. They're part of the problem but not all of the problem," he said."The whole motion should be tabled and a letter sent to all the residents of the street." Mayor Palmer said by doing so, council would be postponing the inevitable. "We didn't go into this depth when we put up partial parking signs on Blake, Britannia and Elgin Streets," she said. A letter from Chief King to council said complaints were made about parking pro- blems on Keays Street between Raglan and Blake Streets usually during school days at Goderich District Collegiate In- stitute. The problems are compounded when snowbanks affect exit from driveways and cut down on the travelled portion of the street so that a fire truck could not get down the street and an ambulance may not get past parked cars to an emergency. Chief King recommended a partial ban on parking on the east side of Keays Street from the' first telephone pole south of the Kinsmen Centre lot to Blake Street. With a partial ban, parking for residents, visitors and events at the arena and agricultural park would not be affected, he said in his letter. The tabled motion will be added to the agenda of next week's council meeting. Until it is withdrawn, nothing can be done about the parking situation on Keays Street, said Clerk -Administrator, Larry McCabe. Injuries result from two. car collision Six people were treated at the Clinton Hospital as a result of a tworcar .collision on Hwy. 8 near Holmesville. The collision, which occurred around 12 noon on April 6, resulted in over $12,000 damage to vehicles involved. Robert Grey, of Kincardine, was admit- ted to the hospial with wh -t local OPP described as major injuries, following the collision. Three passenger's in Grey's vehi- cle, and two from the other vehicle were treated for minor injuries. With visibility reduced by snow, Grey was driving a 1984 Oldsmobile northbound on Hwy 8. A1974 Mercury, driven by Mary Lou Primeau, of Clinton was southbound, when the vehicle went out of control, slid into the opposite lane and collided with the Grey vehicle. The Grey vehicle sustained over $10,000 damage and the Primeau vehicle sustain- ed approximately $2,000. School board plans special budget session Anticipating, an overall budget increase of just under six per cent, the Huron Coun- ty Board of Education will be holding a special budget meeting on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. Director of educaton Bob Allan told the April 1 meeting of the school board that grant information from the province has been received. This material indicates the school board will receive about four per cent more than the $22.7 million received last year. In 1984, the board had a budget of $37 million with local taxpayers paying $12.8 million for education. The special budget meeting is open to the public. INSIDE THE SIGNAL-STAR p F '• F�. r�,r� y, Kre,.n�ieF o 4 Art kids show The Art Kids program, which offers a brush with creativity to area youngsters from ages eight to 17, finished up another succe ud" session Tali week. The- pro- gram, run by local artist Mona Mulhern, will close up with their annual art show, at the Goderich Public Library, from April 19 to May -3. Story and Photos on ?age 4A. French immersion The Goderich chapter of the Canadian Parents for French held their'first annual meeting Tuesday, at The Livery. The parents learned what to expect for their children in a french immersion education system. Story and photo inside this sec- tion. Fishing season i Many anglers are already checking their gear, as they plan their first downstream trek of the new season. Inland stream fishing season officially kicks off April 28. In the Recreation section are the details of . fishing regulations in Ontario, as well as some tips for beginners and a guide to some of the best spots to hook that elusive whopper. Palliative care ` The'pallaitive care service at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital is in danger of collapsing .due to a combination of lack . of. funds and the retirement of volunteer co-ordinator Connie Osborn. An in-depth analysis of this valuable service'ls includ- ed in a feature report inside this section.