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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-10-16, Page 17rl R HSi TA WEDNESDAY '1. ws and Martlia just don't .�.......,f+._... oN 43.non vnorc As far ba+Ok as 1$67 in a January Signal - Star editorial it says: "Tom Weissman Engineer-EdXtor. of :Canadian Controls and Instrumentation "sklikes litres better than gallons; kilometres better than miles, dollars better than English pounds, shillings and pence." He said that over many, many years at major engineering conferences, the subject of converting the inch to metric was up for discussion. As things stand, North America would soon be isolated, surrounded by a world attuned to the metric system. As far back as the 1940's I can recall the trouble the war plants were having changing our system of fractions to the metric so that the Machine guns being made here would fit the "foreign" gun's parts if changes had to be made to save a life - yours against the enemy. Even the many, many people from Europe who have made their homes over here are still wishing we would get on with this change since the system doesn't make sense to any of them. If the metric system is so much simpler, down to earth, and sensi- ble, then why ,`an't I learn it! I'm trying and I hope our youngsters in the schools are going to grow up with metric. Us oldsters hate such changes. I ex- pect I will not last long enough to change me but for goodness sake, youngsters, Go for it ! The article on metric suggested it could be changed within 10 years. Here it is almost 20 years later and it is still not settled! 4-H group judges cakes and biscuits Last week's meeting of the 4-H Homemak- ing Club was held on Tuesday Oct. 1 at the Goderich Township Hall. Members baked apple and chiffon cakes. The group has decided to donate some money to the Goderich Twp. Hall. The bake sale was a super success. Thanks to members who supported us. Special thanks to Richard Lobb for use of his auction barn. The rhubarb cake was very good when members tasted it. The apple chiffon cake wasn't done and it fell in when it was taken out of the oven but it was still good. 'l'his week's meeting was held on Monday, Oct. 7 at Godeilch Twp. Hall. Members sampled the two cakes and tea biscuits some members and leaders made. Members prepared their books for mark- ing and colored invitations to mothers for meeting 5 at the hall at 7 p.m. on cake decorating. The results of the testing were given after six people tested cakes and six people tested biscuits. Cake number two was chosen by five of the six members because it was a lighter chocolate. l3iscuits number one tasted bet- ter but number two had better appearance and texture. Hydro rates up four per cent in 1986 In my rambling last week, I came upon' some beautiful wooden plates - for your special shelf - and wooden boxes of many sizes that were just beautiful. These, among many other pieces of fine wood carving, had fantastic designs carved in the wood and to add to their value and beauty they were in- laid with brass and copper, so fine and delicate it looks like gold tracings. These pieces are made by proud Alpine artists in their family tradition down through the cen- turies. Assorted woods from native trees of Poland are used in their creations. There are no two pieces exactly alike, you can have a one of a kind- and you won't believe the price. I can't see how they make a living with them when you think ofmaterials, time in carving, shipping and mark up over here — they must be giving them away. The shop is on Victoria at Brock Street and, there is much, much more to be seen than plates! Also, in my rambles, I just have to look out over the harbour, to make sure it is still - there, but how it changes. Back in 1969 I watched an island being created on north pier. Sifto was then making footing for more uuildings and close to the pier stood their first black roofed, round - 128 ft. diameter - salt silo. There are now two of these little critters with tall, round solos and many other shapes. The south pier sports a very different scene , and the old shanties are all gone. Time marches on. I'll bet many of you didn't know the lovely flower - hanging baskets circling The Square, were one, of the "doing something nice for the community in which you live" projects of the Maple Leaf Chapter of I.O.D.E. back in 1970. They have been beautiful and the town parks people have taken great care of them. (Oh - the "Boys" of Huron Railing Co. made a fine job of them too!) Our Dutch friends also made a nice dona- tion that year in their lovely fountain at the stop lights at Hamilton and Victoria Steets. These hard working people have added a great many beautiful things to Goderich and surrounding areas. Just look at their nice clean farms, the flowers and other decora- tions, decorations which make up their way of life. They have inspired other farmers to see that flowers and trees are as beautiful as wheat and corn. Also back in the '70's I wrote that Donald Bert put "a nice clean motor in the hold of the "Debbie Lynn" and was going to paint and repair - or visa versa - that fine little tug and put her back to work!" He and his good looking sons certainly have everything 'shipshape' - which means a lot of work or neat and tidy. Don't you just love these Lit- tle Toots when they are turning those huge ships areund in that little basin or towing them in or out of the harbour? I haven't seen THAT in a long time, but Mink they're all just great. Don't you? Love, Martha. You Are invited to a "WORKSHOP" 'COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS to ALCOHOL PROBLEMS' Thursday, October 17, 1985 7-10 P.M. LOCATION: Royal Canadian Legion, Jubilee Room KINGSTON ST., GODERICH WHAT ARE YOUR SOLUTIONS? JOIN US...EVERYONE WELCOME... Refreshments to be served. FREE ADMISSION SPONSORED BY THE ALCOHOL EDUCATIONAL & COUNSELLING PRQGRAM Ontarur 1(1ru u111 increase electricrt) rates an average fot' per cent, effective Jan. 1, tin' uttltt)'s board of directors decid- ed. Rate Increases to municipal utilities will be the lowest in IT ears, while increases to direct industrial ciistoniers will be at the lowest level iii 11 ears The new rale increase is lower than the 4.9 per rent reccn11k rr'r'rllrtlnelldl•d h) the On- tarro Energy Board but higher than H)dro's original 3.6 per cent proposal ;11inounced in March of this ear- -After ar"After careful consideration of the ()hli recommendation. 11)dro'. hoard of direc- tors ilecided that 11 'Iro should keep its rate increases below the firer o•.t inflation level, a target we have set for Donal\for the balance of this decade." c'haurii,ii 'font Campbell said "Store we imide our initial forecast 111 Januar"r, the outlook for rekcnues ,rid rusts is less favorable. so a 19811 rata nu reale slightly higher than pro, musk lir dieted is required However. w -e belle\ c ;in increase of four per cent instead of the 1'i per cent recommended h) the Ontario 1 rierg) Board will help the econoniv and be more respon- sive to c•ustonier needs." he added "Hydro's hoard was aware that ntam ..f our customers have been living whit price and wage incrc`ases lower than inflation and we feel a particular responsihilit to thein In arriving at its recommendation the ()EB emphasised the need for higher level of net rncntfie which would haze the 1'ffe(1 of moving 111%,dro more qulckltoward Its financial targets However. 11)dro believes that its 1986 revenues will he adequate to meet the interest charges on its debt and to meet its debt repayment plans The increase will also reduce the propor- tion of ilydro's assets that are debt financ- ed. continuing a trend that has been under- way since 1982. Hydro experts this trend to continue into the future as further progress towards its financial targets is achieved The average increase to t)ntario's 316 municipal utilities will be four per cent, and to the 103 large industrial customers 43 per cent. The increase to individual utilities and inudstrial customers will vary depending on local use and supply conditions. Hydro's 800,000 rural retail customers will receive increases averaging 3.8 per cent which includes the effect of rural rate assistance. The increase will also vary from customer to customer depending on classification and use. MANAGERS SUPER SAVERS THAT ARE HARD TO BEAT! Tremendous Reductions To Lower Our Stock! ONE DAY ONLY ONE DAY ONLY ONE DAY ONLY THURSDAY FRIDAY- SATURDAY OCTOBER 17th Only OCTOBER 18th Only OCTOBER 19th Only Thursday Only ALL RING BINDERS & SCHOOL BAGS 50 % OFF Reg. Price Thursday Only ALL LINGERIE NIGHTGOWNS, HOUSECOATS, PYJAMAS, BRIEFS AND SLIPS 331/30FF Friday Only BOYS WINTER UNDERGARMENTS ii /3OFF Friday Only COMPLETE STOCK OF LADIES' BLOUSES 331/3 OFF Thursday Only LADIES' FOUNDATIONS BRAS - GIRDLES 33Y30FF - BROKEN AND DISCONTINUED 500/ LINES ()OFF Thursday Only WINE GLASSES 4 For100 Thursday Only ALL SHAMPOOS 50% OFF Rei. Price Thursday Only ALL HAIR BFWSH:ES 331/a OFF Saturday Only LARGE SELECTION OF TOYS 50, OFF Reg. Price Friday Only WHITE SWAN 'PAPER TOWELS, CAPRI TOILET TISSUE AND FACIAL TISSUE Limit 6 per customer Saturday Only EXCLUSIF GLASSWARE SETS 50' OFF Reg. Price Friday Only SPORT CKS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY -3% OFF Friday Only PEOPLES PANTY HOSE 5p O , Regular & • 5U /0 Reg.CO . Sandal Foot .i9 w apair /0.0FFRegPrice Discounts do not apply to items advertised in our sales Circular • ALL. SALES FINAL. M • WISE P P ST FOR BEST VALUES 1VfS7i.. Saturday Only ALL CLOCKS & WATCHES 33 I3OFF Saturday Only ALL LAMPS ,%, /3OFF Saturday Only ALL WOOL 331/3 OFF Saturday Only RUNNING SHOES ASSORTEDf STYLES & SIZES 146 -SHOPPERS SQUAWGODERICH• OPEN'. iV( ow . 'Seri.r9'Mii-5130'pm l's t den -9 OAosterCand