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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-04-09, Page 5Sir -ons economy means real estate is brisk BY SHARON DIETZ The brisk real estate market in Goderich this spring is a reflection of Goderich's strong economy say local real estate representatives. Rental accommodatipn is scarce and there's few residential lots left in town which puts pressure on the resale home market, according to Bill Clifford of Bill Clifford Real Estate. Goderich is very vibrant and very positive, he says. Good things are happen- ing here which has kept Goderich in the forefront. People want to live here. Ex- isting industry is stable and small business is locating here. Clifford says people who grew up here are also returning to Goderich to retire. Reasnnahle interest rates and available E'ERTAINMENT Saturday, April 12 at the GODERICH LEGION In the lounge Music By: "SOUND ERA" Prizes NO ADMISSION CHARGE 4 GoPEHtCH SIGNAI,.STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 0,1906 --PAGE 5 mortgage money means all segments of ,the market are looking to buy, says Pete Bettger of Maurice Gardiner Real Estate Ltd. The economy is stronger•and new jobs are being created, says Bettger who points to the Bluewater Centre which has brought people to Goderich and the additional ac- tivity projected because of the harbour development. One of the positive factors in the market resurgance is the new home construction, says Gary Rupert of Century 21 All Points Realty Inc. There has been very little con- struction since 1978-79, says Rupert who is glad to see the market opening up. "Homes are great things for people. They provide security in old age and a feel- ing of well being,"he observes. Tenders awarded at PUC meeting l The following tenders were awarded for a backhoe loader, a pickup truck, conven- tional chassis and digger derrick at a special meeting of the Public Utilities Commission. The successful tender for the backhoe was C. G. Farm Supply of Zurich for $26,134.75. Three other tenders were sub- mitted including Case Power Eauipment of Lambeth, $30,388., George Wraith of Goderich, $28,355. and X R Equipment, London, $30,862.01. All of the tenders met the PUC specifications. The two Case tenders were for identical machines. Past experience and service over the past 20 years with Case backhoes has been very good and the commission decided to ac- cept the lowest Case tender. Jim Hayter Chev's tender for $10,565.18 was accepted for the pick-up truck. Two other tenders were submitted,•Ken McGee Pontiac for $11,759.30 and Ed Riegle dei14 Clinton Retirement Home "Home Away From Home" *Large Private Rooms *Home Cooked Meals. •Reasonable Rates Call Us Today for Viewing Isabel Brezinski 482-5208 georgina Durnin 5267554 Plymouth Chrysler for $11,208.25. Jim Hayter Chev's tender of $25,578.35 for the conventional chassis was also ac- cepted. Bluewater Truck Centre submitted the`other tender for $34,865.95.. While both met the PUC specifications, the Bluewater Truck Centre is high priced because they only have a diesel engine. The commission decidedto purchase the chassis from Jim Hayter because of the price difference. King Equipment had the successful tender for the digger derrick. It was for $83.147.56. Two other tenders were Altec Industries for $81,486.92 and Wajax In- dustries for $80,883.44. King Equipment is the only tender to meet PUC specifica- tions. Altec Industries and Wajax In- dustries did not include the,deck winch in the tender. With the winch, the Altec tender rose to $8$,386.92 and The Wajax tender rose to $87,941.44. The commission decided to purchase the King tender Compromise found, say doctors Dear Editor, The Honorable Premier David Peterson has suggested The Quebec Solution as a possible option for negotiation with the On- tario Medical Association. The Quebec system pays opted in doctors at the govern- ment rate. Patients who attended opted out physicians pay the entire professional fee themselves with no recompense from the government plan. Unlike Quebec, we in Ontario regularly pay OHIP insurance premiums ($704 per ° family per year). Therefore, for a just On- tario solution, it would be only fair that pa- tients be reimbursed the OHIP payment benefit in cases where they have paid their physician his full professional fee. This would be paid by the government directly to the patient and the physician would not be paid . by the government in that cir- cumstance. The patient thus would be Com pensated for his regular OHIP insurance premium payments. Sincerely, James Rourke, M.D., C.C.F.P. (E.M. ) Leslie Rourke, M.D.,C.C.F.P: Donald Neal, M.D... MargaretPoel, M.D. Goderich, Ontario P.S. The system described above is presently working well in our province of Ontario. It could be improved by eliminating possible full billing ("extra- billing") for patients who have passed the government's own means test to qualify for OHIP premium assistance. This would be much betted redtph se4 hap ,the ,destructive, Health. Care Accessibility Act. V • r•• /2✓ Former Arthur township residents invited to attend Dear Editor, Attention: All former residents of Arthur Township, Wellington County. In order to obtain your copy of the First Edition of the History of Arthur Township, plan now to attend the Homecoming Celebrations to be held at Kenilworth on Civic Holiday weekend, Aug. 2-4. Homecoming Thank you for your valuable space. In this way we hope to `reach many former residents of Arthur.. Township who might otherwise not receive an invitation to the many planned events of this forthcoming re- union. The Arthur Township History Book Committee. KENILWORTH, Ontario NOG 2E0 President was `pillar of strength' Dear Editor, At the annual meeting of the Huron Courl- ty Farm and Home Safety Association, the directors asked if you would convey, by this letter, their sincere appreciation to Bob Stirling, R.R. 3, Clinton, who has served as their president for the past few years. Bob has provided a "pillar of strength" and has always been there when he was needed. The directors expressed apprecia- • Deluxe Motorcoach. 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