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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-07-18, Page 1e Al; BEST A14 IFICOUPINIPOf:PAPAIONAITY NOVVISPAPER 1ft cAftitettlA (Cieoplatiork Cklaa $500 - 4500) Q.C:N.A. Batter Ner/pairr Competition 1984. • • , a? 136 YEAR -29 GODERICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1984 50 CENTS PER COPY • Till ships may make Augustvisit to Port There is stilt a good chance that a few of the renowned tall ships may make a visit to the Port of Goderich in August. At the regular meeting of council Monday, administrator Larry McCabe informed town officials that he and Mayor Eileen Palmer are still negotiating to have a few of the tall ships make a stop m Goderich. "The talks have been positive and they are negotiating with the captains," he said. "They wanted most of the ships through the St. Lawrence Seaway by the end of August but two or three or four of them win Linger." The mayor and administrator have been negotiating with Colin MacDonald, one of the field managers, who in turn negotiates with the captains of the various ships. Sarnia has already been confirmed as a port of destination for some of the ships which fuels hope that a few captains may consent to a trip north, "I'm very optimistic," Palmer told council. "We wouldn't get a.great number of ships but even two or three would be a great attraction here. As soon as we hear any word on the ships council will be informed." Time for a full-time The Goderich Kinsmen Club held its annual Summerfest on The Square last weekend. While the adults enjoyed bingo games and a beer tent, the kiddies had fun on the carnival rides. In the top 6 picture, Mary Jansenberger, 112, of London seems to be trying to figure out how the merry-go-round works. In the bottom left picture, Heather Brindley of Dungannon has fun flying a plane. And in the bottom right picture, four-year-old Martha Jansenberger's horse seems to be going in the wrong direction. ( Photos by Joanne Buchanan) Program could reducesalCohol consumption for men and -women family", job and social problems because of alcohol consumption. The program includes discussion with the counsellor. video tapes and reading materials among other things. The participant will visit the counsellor each Through discussions, the participant And week for one hour over a seven -week ,•oun set lor agree upon a drinking level that period. Appointments can be made for the is safe and deairahle, taking into account day or evening and there is no cost. the indiaidual's lifestyle, preference and Dr. Gtesbrecht stressed that both the alcohol dependence As a team, the counselling sessions and the information councellors focus in on the participant's provided will be held in the strictest reasons for drinking, on strategies for confidence. cutting hack, and on ways of dealing with An alcohol counselling progran, for both men and women who wish to curb their drinking will be offered in Goderich this fall. Dr. Norman Giesbrecht, a research scientist with the Addiction Research Foundation of Ontario, announced last week that the foundation would introduce the program for people in Goderich who feel they are losing control of their drinking. The program, developed in trial sessions 'in the town of Perth and the city of Toronto, was successful in that the average participant reduced his or her consumption by 56 per cent. Designed to help people reduce their' alcohol consumption, Dr Giesbrecht said the program is a direct response to the all- male survey conducted here in February. The preliminary report from that comprehensive survey suggested that a significant number of men were experiencing alcohol related problems. The Foundation also recognizes a gap in professional services here and Giesbrecht hopes the counselling program will provide,aservice to those who want to curb consumption Beginning, perhaps in September, the program will offer seven acks of counselling on a one hour per (Pk basis. Counsellors,will he available for personal and confidential siessions. '•What we're trying to do is develop a coping strategy and to confront and avoid certain drinking situations,'Dr. ( ;iesbre el a said. We tried the program on 100 people and over half reduced their consumption by halt which is positive." The program is designed to help the average person who is becoming accustomed to alcohol on a regular basis, it can help the person win% spends too much money on alcohol, it will help the person who feels they are losing control of drinking or the person who is experiencing The participant must express an interest in managing or curbing alcohol consumption and success depends on the person's commitment to adjust to a different, perhaps more moderate, level of drinking. Success could lead to a mastery over alcohol, healthier relations at home and work, improved health, greater self- confidence and a renewed self -mage. Further information on the counselling program will be provided later but anyone requesting any information may write to the Addicition Research Foundation at 33 Russell Street, Toronto. fire chief council says The town of Goderich may soon have a full-time fire chief. While the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal has previously suggested that the town of Goderich should employ the services of a full-time fire chief, the town did not feel it was in a position to initiate such a step. A fire protection survey conducted by the Fire Marshal's office last year again recommended, among several other things, that a fire chief be hired on a full- time basis. In speaking to the recommendation, fire committee c,hairman Glen Carey told council that the requirements of the chief are growing each year and pose too great a burden for a part-time chief. "The position is full time if it is done correetly and fire inspection is a growing sitea;' he*air "Th6-chiettastitne tight how but we couldn't keep abreast if he didn't give of his time. If proper fire prevention is to be provided in this town, we need a full time chief." Bill Beacom is the present chief of the Goderich Fire Department, and council agreed to have the matter referred to its 1985 budget discussions. A .salary for a cull -time chief will be included in the fire committee's 1985 budget and Carey said, "we'll just have to limp along like we have been until budget time but sooner or later this thing could jump up and bite us." Rather than Wait until budget discussions, councillor Bill Clifford 'suggested a detailed cost study be prepared for council's action. "I hate to see this thing measured in dollars and cents," he said. "The need is there. I would prefer to see a detailed study with costs come to council for consideration. It's needed and let's get on with it." While, deputy -reeve Jim Britnell said the need for a fire chief was evident he wondered if the job would involve 40 hours a week. Carey said if the chief does the job -:the ,department wants, it would he full: time. John Doherty commented that chief Beacom is doing work for the department only because he has time now and Jim Searls said the town of Tillsonburg emplo:, the services of a full-time fire chief for the volunteer department. Plenty of local activities planned for weekend The Festival of Arts and Crafts kicks -off this Thursday with plenty of activities. Artists, photograph's and craftsmen from across Ontario will be in Court House Park displaying their work for three days while a flower festival will take place inside the Court House. The local children will be treated to a free concert given by folk singer Jerry Brodey. The entertainment gets underway at 2 p.m. in Court House Park. ' For the sports minded people, a ladies' slo-pitch tournament will be held throughout the weekend at Agricultural Park, featuring 24 teams. On Saturday the 10km Classic Run and Road Race will take off from Ernie's Roadhouse at 10 a.m. with runners finishing at Town Hall. A fish fry and street dance will be held Friday evening. The Bluewater Shrine Club will hold the fish fry in Court House Park at 4 p.m. Proceeds from this event will go to the Crippled Children. The Old Fashion Street Dance will run from 9 p.m. to midnight on The Square. Fresfulruit and vegetables will be available at the Farmer's Market on The Square Saturday from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday is the day for music lovers. The Goderich Laketown Band is hosting the Truro Concert Band from Nova Scotia and together they will put on a free concert at Harbour Park. The two bands wilt be joined by the Goderich Air Cadets. Music starts at 7 p.m. Colborne Township will, also be celebrating the bicentenrual this weekend. Activities will get underway at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Forester's and township ball diamonds. Local dignitaries will be attending the - official dedication of the bicentennial memorial plaque at 1:30 p.m. The afternoon should ^-ove to be entertaining for the children as pony cart rides, movies and a magician's show will be part of the festivities. The Sharp's Creek Band will be entertaining throughout the day and there will be historical displays in the basement of the Benmiller United Church., Bus tours will be held all weekend, showing off the historic sites. The tour will run for approximately two hours. The Kinburn Foresters will be hosting a pork chop barbeque on Saturday at 4 p.m. and the Benmiller Foresters will be operating a refreshment garden throughout the day. After the dinner, a local talent show will be held with a dance following at 9 p.m. Music will be provided by Sound Era. If it happens to rain on Saturday, the above events will be held in the Colborne Township Road Department sheld on lot 5, concession 8, just north of County Road 25. A ,pancake breakfast will start Sunday off on the right foot. Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. At 2 p.m. there will be a church memorial service at the Township cemetery. This weekend provides a wide range of activities for the local people, so come on out and celebrate. PUC selects reservoir location The Goderich Public Utilities Commission selected a site for the new reservoir during their meeting last Thursday. A recommendation has been forwarded to Town Council suggesting the inground reservoir be located on Suncoast Drive, near Highway 8. The four acres of land on the south-east corner of Suncoast Drive is valued at $29,000. Commission members found this Sidewalk ale ready to roll The core area of Gederieb will be transformed into one large outdoor shopping mall as the ,Shopper's Square Association presents its 22nd annual Sidewalk Sale. - The special sale will be held over three days. beginning Thursday, July 19 through Saturday, July 21 in conjunction with the annual Festival of Arts and Crafts. Stores will remain open until 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday evening. price to be "very reasonable." This property will house the 1 1 million gallon reservoir, which is 5,000 cubic meters, and an access road. B.M Ross and Associates Ltd. will be doing soil tests in the near future to aid with the construction end of the project. The P.U.C. also purchased a 1981 air compressor for $9,000 from a London firm. Their 18 -year-old compressor was sold for $2,000. Traffic bylaw is now complete The town of Goderich finally has an updated and complete traffic bylaw. After hundreds of hours of work on the part of Chief Pat King and commissioner of works Ken Hunter, the comprehensive traffic bylaw was passed at council's regular meeting Monday in the form of Street dance will be held on The Square There's going to be a Street dance on The Square Friday evening but the location of the function sparked some spirited debate at town council's regular meeting Monday. The Bicentennial Committee of council originally requested the sectioif of The Square between Kingston and East Streets be blocked off Friday, July 20 from 9 p.m. to midnight for a street dance. The committee requested the location since it was adjacent to the Shriner's fish fry in Courthouse Park and also reasoned that people might enjoy sitting in the park listening to music and watching the festivities. However, the parks committee of council felt that the section of roadway on The Square was, not suitable for 'dancing and recommended that the dance be held on a smoother surface, namely North Street. A motion to hold the dance on North Street was defeated by a 5-4 margin on a recorded vote and a subsequent motion to use The Square was endorsed. Many councillors offered their reasons on where the dance should be held and why ranging from' attempting to steer interference from residential areas to trying to avoid serious traffic problems on side streets when The, Square is blocked off. Don Wheeler said the town "makes little use of The Square" and Mayor Eileen Palmer said the committee requested the location so, among other things, seniors could sit in the park and enjoy the music. "They enjoy the action even if there is no action left in them," she said. The dance will begin on The Square at 9,a - p.m. bylaw 54 of 1984. The bylaw now covers every traffic sign located within the town limits and those signs have been placed on a master map located in town hall. A few sings, which do not conform to those outlined in the new bylaw, will be changed by the works -committee. INSIDE THE - SIGNAL -STAR Marathon runners The 1984 International Friendship Marathon team passed through Goderich last Friday on their way to New Orleans, Louisiana. The 14 member ' team vial greeted by Mayor Eileen Palmer at Towii Hall before they continued their marathon. For more details, see page 3A. Swim meet Swimmers were out in full force Saturday as they competed in the first meet at Judith Gooderham Pool. The Goderich swimmers pitted themselves against swimmers from Kirkton and Clinton. For complete meet results, see the Recreation section. Theatre review Songs, dancing and comedy are all part of Love in the Back Seat, a Canadian musical now playing at Playhouse 11 In (;rand Bend. This musical includes the rock'n roll of the fifties, the flower-poaver of the sixties and the me -generation of the seventies. For a complete review, see page ,6A..