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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-02-28, Page 62e Airport.. P44!. 4 a. visitirg:.aircraft landed at Sky Harbour, over 5.060 Wally ' based ' aircraft" movements ' were recorded and nearly 600 departures of Business Air Services aircraft, travelling to all parts of North America took" place. Business • Air Services uses jets to fly prospective customers to Champion Road Machinery Limited in Goderich to show and sell graders. Chief Executive Officer Bruce Sully says BAS is a valuable sales tool. New airport related. industries are con- idering locating at Sky Harbour but only if it is able' to meet their needs. The town has recognized this and has plans to continue to upgrade and expand the facilities, at Sky Harbour. One major requirement is to build a new and longer runway to ac- commodate the newer and larger aircraft that might wish to use the facility. Another requirement of high priority is to build a .terminal to provide airport users withoffice space and airmen with . flight_planning facilities. These items will. cost a great deal of money and will not be affordable in the short term but are attainable if planned properly and if assistance is received. Sky Harbour is owned and operated by the Town of Goderich for the benefitof private in dustry and the public at large. All operating costs and capital expenditures are paid for by the town with assistance from the county. To continue to expand, the town must turn to the county and_Arants from the Federal Government. The airport now has a full-time manager, Ed 'Scrota. During Jubilee 3 celebrations a giant air show was staged at Sky Harbour and later on that year there was a sky diving competition. Another air show is being planned for this year. Sky Harbour Refinishing, better known as the paint shop, paints aircraft from all over North America and has gained an excellent reputation under John Edward and his crew. A Federal Government Weather .Station is located at the airport. It is used by aviation people and others. The airport is necessary and essential to the growth of the community and • the county as a whole. It has progressed far .beyond the point ever imagined by that town clerk who originally dreamed up the ideain 1920. With a bit of luck; _ financial assistance and good management, it will progress even more with good benefits for all. ND THE. T GOES ON! Come see us for 1980. Shop and compare our prices on the complete line of Ford, Mercury and Lincoln products. We're sure to have the unit to suit your needs,. in stock. Everything from economical 4_and 6 cylinder'units to our popular mid & full size units. Plus we feature.a selection of Vans and Light Duty Trucks. All units redesigned to meet the needs of the 80's. While you're here, ask aboutFord's Duraguard Warranty and optional Extended Service Plan (E.S..P.). Complete and com- • prehensive coverage on your vehicle for up to 3 years or 36 months. • f r BUY OR LEASE KEEN PARENT FORD MERCURY SALES !!!;! 524®2665 OPEN: MON_ TO FRI., 9-9 263 HURON RD., HWY. NO. 8 G�ODEidICH WED., 9-6, SAT., 9-5 The only deals we -can't make are the ones we don't see!...see us today!