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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-04-02, Page 1441 QPERICR P3NAL-STAR, WR NESDAY, APRIL 1, J191 q: An Industrial League .curling championship bonspiel was held at the Maitland Country Club on Saturday. Winning the B championship was the team of Paul Bolan (skip), Don Kent (lead), Bill Hayward (vice) Battle of the sexes at rink The battle of the seises is even carried over to the curling rink. The drama took place Sunda`fy afternoon, with the playoff for our very unique Worsell Trophy. The ladies afternoon top. team, skipped by Eleanor Erskine curled the winning Wednesday night team of Jean McGee, for final playoff position, the • Erskine team the winner. In the men's section the top Monday night's team had no problem defeating Charlie Crawford's farmer's team. Tension mounted for the final. match between the ladies team with Eleanor Erskine skip, Sue White, vice, Eleanor Fisher second Shelag•h Sully lead. The men's team was skipped by Roger Bois, with Ed Brissette vice, Renne Armstrong second, and David Brissette as lead. The girls started out picking up points in the first two ends. The men were shattered but pulled themselves together to tie the game at the end of the fourth end. - Then, to the ' men's horror, the girls picked up four points in the fifth end. Fortunately for the men, the ice became heavy and with the muscle advantage, were able to defeat the girls, but only by one point. Both teams curled well and it was a great game to. watch, although Ardithe Brissette and Elaine Bois had problems deciding which team to cheer for. Harry Worsell 131'esented the trophy and hoped this unusual broom would net spoil- them -few-_ the regulation type, especially for a thirsty skip. Thanks to Lynn Todg.ham for the idea and all her work,. It was great fun. and Pete Wanner (second) representing the Champion Sales Office. This team also won the B championship last year. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) "Off ERIMIIINIMIIIIrmats An Industrial League curling championship bonspiel was held at the Maitland Country Club on Saturday. The award for the most improved team went to Marty Bond, Anne Bond,- Elaine Bertrand and -.Ron Richie. Absent front' photo was Barb Lade. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) Wa1kerburnC1ub hc1ds bridal shower Members off the Wallterburn. Club and -neighbours Haat at the home of Mn. Joe Verwey for a bridal shower to honour Miss Sandra McClinchey prior to her marriage next Saturday. Mrs. Ronald Gross opened the meeting with 0 Canada followed by all repeating the Lord's, Prayer in unison. Plans were made' for the April meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Penfound. The program committee will include Mrs. Leonard Archambaultand Mrs. Jerry • Huizinga. The lunch committee .will include Mrs.,. Ronald Gross and Mrs. Lloyd Penfound. Each guest then in- troduced themselves and aprogram followed. Mrs. Art Wright had a clothespin contest which was won by Annette Losereit and Leone Cunningham. Mrs. Lloyd Penfound had a bridal alphabet contest and the winners were Mrs. Lloyd 'McClinchey and Mrs. Leonard Archambault, Mrs. Keith Lapp gave a reading, Popping Corn. Mrs. Manfred Losereit had a tree contest and this was won by Mrs. Garth McClinchey. Corsages were pinned on the bride -elect by Debbie Cunningham, on the bride's mother, Mrs. Garth McClinchey by, Mrs. Brian Hallam, on Janice McClinchey by Mrs. Leonard Archambault and on Mrs. Wayne Taylor by Mrs. Roy Daer. Mrs. Elliott Lapp read an address of good wishes and Sandra 'was. showered with many gifts. She thanked everyone for the • lovely gifts. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Elliott Lapp, Mrs. Ronald Gross, Mrs. Lloyd Penfound, Mrs. John Verwey and Mrs. Joe Verwey. .14 U.C.W. Knox United Church Women held their Easter meeting last Wednesday afternoon in the Sunday School room of the church. A table was centered with a gold cross with Calla Lilies lying at the base and this made an impressive setting for the meeting Church organist, Mrs. Norman Wightman, played Easter music before the meeting and accompanied for the hymens. Mrs.. Kenneth McDougall was com- mentator for the Easter service. Other members of the panel were Mrs. Gordon Chamney, Mrs. John Durnin, Mrs. Beth Lansing, Mrs. Oliver Anderson, Mrs. Ernest D urnin. A duet, The Voice in the Old Village Choir was sung by Mrs. Tom Jardin and Mrs. Emmerson Rodger with Mrs. Ken- neth McDougall ac- companying on the piano. The guest speaker of the afternoon, George Cew-an, lay -minister at Dungannon and Nile United . Churches, was introduced by Mrs. Kenneth McDougall. He stressed that the small communities are the backbone of the country and spoke of the children in today's world. He was a former school teacher and later a school superintendent and told of many of his ex- periences to show that the old moral'teachings have gone. He urged all to keep the moral teachings high and to keep the old rule of loving your neighbour and caring for your fellow man. Mrs. Tom Jardin thanked Mr. Cowan and on behalf of the group presented him with a gift. - The offering was received by Mrs. John Durnin and Mrs. Elma McFarlane and dedicated by Mrs. Ernest Durnin. The president, Mrs. Peter. Verbeek, took charge of the business and • the minutes were adopted as read by the Auburn news Eleanor Bradnoek. correspondent secretary, ,Mrs. Tom Jardin. The correspondence included information on the Evening of Music to be presented by the Dominion Life Choir on April 15th at 8:30 p.m, in Knox United Church. Tickets are being sold by members. The treasurer, Mrs. Gordon Chamney gave the financial statement. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Haines volunteered to look after the lilies for the church for the Easter weekend. Easter baskets will be packed for the shut-ins and plans were made to pack a bale soon. After the benediction, lunch was served. A.C.W. St. Mark's Anglican Church Women met for their March meeting at the home of Mrs. Ian Clark. She opened the meeting with the hymn, Christ the Lord is Risen Today, followed by the scripture, lesson, Mat- thew, the fifth chapter. The Invocation and meditation from the Living Message was read with all members taking the parts. Mrs. Donald Cart- wright took the prayers and closed with ' the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Clark took the next chapter of the study book, Women of the Bible. A reading, Donald Haines were guests last Sunday with Mr. and. Mrs. Fordyce Clark of Goderich. Also visiting their grand- parents were Miss Martha Nesbitt and Michael Nesbitt of Port Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Robinson visited their son, Keith Robinson, Mrs. Robinson, Kim and Kari at Newmarket last weekend. i?li ►_ Obituaries Forgiveness, was read and- closed with the hymn, Christ is Risen. The president, Mrs. Donald Cartwright, took • charge of _the- --business period. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read by Mrs. Tom Lawlor. The correspondence was read and business was discussed. The financial statement was given by the treasurer, Mrs. Tom haggitt. The roll -call was answered by a verse with shamrock in it. After grace, lunch was served by Mrs. Clark, assisted by Mrs. Donald Cartwright. SOCIAL NEWS Winners at, the weekly euchre party last week were: • ovelty, Mrs. Gordonowell; high lady, Mrs. Lillian Letherland; low lady, Mrs. Bill. Robertson, high man, Stewart Chamney and low man, Jack Lockhart. There were ten tables in play. Winner of the Auburn and District Lions Club lottery draw last week was Robert McWhinney of Dungannon with ticket Number 115. Mr. and . Mrs. Jack Bennett of Amhers tburg visited last weekend with his. aunt, Mrs. Elva Straughan and cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jar - din. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnston, Miss Laura Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. Porter report endorses Liberal policies BY JACK RIDDELL, Dr. Porter, Chairman of the Royal Commission on Electric Power Planning, hasreleased his report containing 88 recommendations - after five years and $5 million spent looking at the question. He stated that Ontario has at present no viable alternative to the nuclear option, and -added that relying .on solar to replace nuclear power could be "writing a prescription for disaster". The Report's main recommendations, however, endorse Liberal energy policies over the past five years,. and in- clude the following: a re-dtic-ttrn i n etre` growth- - range. for peak capacity for future expansion planning; increased public input into Hydro affairs; greater development of Pumper may be retired soon The Goderich Fire Department's 1948 Dodge pump -may soon be retired. On Monday evening council agreed to the purchase of a new pumper at a cost of $74,335 to update the firefighting equipment of the Goderich Fire Department. Fire committee chairman, Brian Knights introduced the proposal along with fire chief, Bill Beacom. Beacom said that although the life expectancy of any of the five department's vehicles is 15 years, the 48 Dodge is still running. The International harvester pumper truck will cost $69,559 and special equipment is an additional $4,775. If the truck is ordered now it could be delivered by October or November. A reserve fund of $68,000 set aside for equipment will handle the bulk of the purchase price. The reserve fund includes monies from tl•lree townships served by the fire department. Ontario Municipal Board approval is also required. Chief Beacom said the Ontario Fire Marshall has recommended the department replace the 48 pumper and use it only in reserve, The depart- ment also has a 1962 pumper that will now be used as back up in towndf there is a fire in the country. ...,..r:...�r..w..r,..�..r.r.•rn. renewable and alter- native energy sources. (particularly methanol);. decreased use of research and develop- ment funds • for nuclear power; greater emphasis on nuclear waste disposal problems; modification or elimination of the present Hydro billing structure; reduced need for greater nuclear power capacity. STUDENT VENTURE CAPITAL This program will lend up to $1,000 interest-free to full-time students, 18 and older, to encourage them to set up their own summer business. Students can take a loan from April 1st and repay it by October 31. This program helps -student&-Gre at-(:...t-hei-r..-own summer jobs, and last year one student made $3,000 net profit from a loan by producing lightweight kayaks. Last year 140 students were each granted loans of between $200 and $1,000 for a total of $110,000. PROVINCIAL AGENCIES The Ontario Cabinet has approved measures forcing provincial agencies to justify their existence over a three year period starting in 1982. 'Last year 36 such agencies were disbanded or amalgamated with others because they were either inactive or judged useless. Some 21 agencies will be reviewed starting in 1982 and the Chairman of the review committee anticipates that ''a majority of them will disappear". Those under review in 1982 will include the Ontario Economic Council, the Status of Women Council, the Council on Special Education and the Advisory Committee on Confederation. . r t THE THRONE DEBATE • Replying to the Speech. from the Throne, Liberal Leader Stuart Smith angrily denounced the government for its failure to act in seven main areas: Restoration of economic growth and prosperity after a decade of decline in the 1970s. Protection of Ontarians Jack Riddell M.P.P, from escalating interest rates on mortgages, small business loans and farmer loans.. Establishment of a fair 'revenue-sharing agreement with municipalities and school boards. Reversing the erosion of Ontario's health care. Development of the talents and skills of young people. Protection of the en- vironment frorn dangerous and un- necessary pollution. Lessening the province's dependence on oil by the development of alternative energy sources. The NDP Leader in- dicated in his speech that he would not support a motion of non -confidence. ENERGY PLAN The Minister of Energy has unveiled a 1'5 -year $3 billion plan to generate energy from waste if the private sector will kick in with its share of the financing. He estimated a saving of 27 million barrels of oil annually by 1995 through conversion of industrial, •,municipal - and forest wastes to usable energy. MEDICAL CONSENT REGULATIONS A seven man com- mittee was- appointed in 1978 to study medical consent regulations, and a draft bill has been prepared for public reaction. The Minister of Health has stated 'that there will be no change in Ontario . law to permit girls under 16 to get abortions without their parents' consent - a proposal which formed part of the proposed bill. OTHER pEVE LOPMENTS AT QUEEN'S PARK The Minister of Correctional Services has announced that starting this summer, inmates will 'be ploughing land, harvesting crops and canning fresh produce - and in some cases raising livestock. - • at the province's detention and cortection centres. In response to Opposition questions, the Premier has indicated that •he will not commit the province to in- dependent action on mortgage interest rates. Ontario's superin- tendent of insurance has said he will probe a life insurance company's demands that applicants authorize it to gather medical information from any source, even neighbors. Acoalition of social service organizations may urge voters to reject the Davis government at the polls unless major changes are made in Ontario's billion -dollar -a- year program to aid old people. A coalition spokesman is the author of a report urging the government to implement its stated policy of providing services to the elderly in their own homes rather than in institutions. The group wanted to present its agenda of reforms to Premier William Davis, but had to settle for a talk with three. cabinet -ministers in which they extracted a commitment to extend OHIP-funded, chronic home care from its present pilot project status to a province -wide program by 1982. Holmesville sunrise service to be held by R7anche Deeeves The junior choir sang Hosanna to the King, at the church service last Sunday at Holmesville United Church. Mr. Oestreicher brought palm branches to show the children and told them they were like the 'branches that Jesus waved as he rode along the first Palm Sunday. Coming events include: April 3 -choir practice as 8:30 p.m.; April 4 - Good Friday service at 10:30 a.m. Wesley -Willis and Holmesville at the Holmesville United Church; April 6 - Easter Sunday meet at the church at 7:15 a.n . The Easter sunrise service to be held at the top of the hill with breakfast to be served in the lower level of the church after the sunrise service. The regular church service at 9:45 a.m, with op- portunity for infant baptism. Church membership is planned for a later date Mother's Day. The UCW of Holmesville Church will meet April 8. This will be thankoffering meeting ]f and 'please bring a friend or friends. Community news The family of Beatrice and Bob Welsh held a lovely surprise dinner party at the Bedford Hotel last Saturday evening in honour of their parents' 40th wedding anniversary. Following the dinner party another surprise partywas in progress at the home of Barb and Alvin Betties. Several games of cards were enjoyed by all present. At lunch a beautifully decorated anniversary cake was cut by the bride• and groom of 40 years. This cake was made and decorated by Marlene ,Welsh. An evning of euchre was enjoyed in the Holmesville school by the Goderich Township W.I. The winners were: ladies' high, Mrs. Pearl Cummings; men's high, Bob Sowerby; ladies' low, Betty Stoner; men's low, Ray Cox; lone hands, Pearl Cummings. Next Goderich Township W.I. card party to be April 10 at 8 p.m. in the school. The Enterprising Seniors of Goderich Township and area will meet in Holmesville Church Thursday, April 3. Please note the change in time, 8 p.m. Good to see Johnny and Pearl MacFarlane back from Florida. The Holmesville people would like to offer sincere wishes to Mrs. Rapson and Mrs. Blair. Many heard Barb Betties this morning April 1st telling her April Fool story of their hired man on CKNX radio. No complex by Shelley McPhee There will be no $500,000, community complex build in Goderich Township this year, but council is studying a modified plan for a smaller community hall. A contract with the tentatively accepted bid from Genan, a Kitchener based construction firm was not signed by council and instead, the project will be retendered and plans for a smaller and less expensive hall will be drawn up. Council was forced to drop the Genan contract since approval of a Wintario grant did not come before the contract signing date of February 24. Council learned that they would be eligible to receive Wintario funds five days later. The township now has a total of $200,000 in the bank to go towards the hall and they are eligible to receive a Community Centre grant of 25 per cost of the total cost, up to a maximum of $75,000. However, funds from the Community Centre grant and Wintario will only be given if the project is completed within a year. FRANK LEDDY Frank Leddy of Goderich 'died in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Sunday, March 23 after a lengthy illness at the age of 70. He was born on July 20, 1909 in St. Augustine to Thomas and Ellen (Foran) Leddy. - He was employed by the Sifto Salt Company of Goderich in maintenance and worked there until April of 1969. On June 13, 1936 he married Elaine O'Connor in St, Joseph's Church, Kingsbridge. They lived in St. Augustine until moving to Goderich in 1941. The late Mr. Leddy was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Goderich. o He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Bob (Eleanor) Richards of Ajax and Mrs. Betty Jean O'Neil and Mrs. Clifford (Joanne) Brindley both of Goderich; four sons, Clayton, Norman, Harold and Jim, all of Goderich; one Sister, Miss Mary C. Leddy of Goderich; one brother, Edmund of St. Augustine; and 14,, grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infantdaughter; a granddaughter, Lori Lynn Richards; and two brothers, John and Thomas. A funeral mass was held at St, Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Goderich on Wednesday, March 26 at 10 a.m. The Reverend Father A.F. Loebach officiated. Prayers were said at McCallum Funeral Home in Goderich on Tuesday evening, March 25. Interment was in St. Peter's Cemetery, Colborne Township. Pallbearers were Bill Leddy, Ray Barker, Ralph Kingswell, Nor- man Hamilton, Cecil Pollock and Ted Red- mond. Relatives and friends from a distance attended the funeral from Detroit, ,Stratford, Toronto, London and Teeswater. MRS. CLARA B. - WILLIAMS Mrs. Clara B. Williams of Goderich died in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Tuesday, March 25 at the age of 80. She was born on January 4, 1900 in Goderich Township to William and _ Annie (Biernes) Monk. She was a member of Knox Presbyt,,e,rian Church, Goderich. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert J. Williams on February 11, 1966 and by one daughter, Mrs. Allan'(Doris) Grant. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Wallace (June) Milley and Mrs. Meredith (Marjorie) Wilson, both of Goderich, Mrs. Frank (Ramona) Gabler of Mitchell and Mrs. Louis (Marilyn) Marsh of Flin Flon, Manitoba; five sons, Robert, John, William and Charles, all of Goderich and Donald of Forest; 20 grand- children; and 13 great - gr andchildren. A funeral service was held at McCallum Funeral Home on Saturday, March 29 at 2 p.m. The Reverend G.L. Royal officiated. Interment was in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich. Pallbearers were grandsons, David Williams, Keith Williams, Steve Williams, Brian Wilson, Jim Marchuk and Rick Clements. a