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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-07-23, Page 84 See Reaburn Electronics for the v v r BEST PRICES ON COMAAERCIAL&, MARINE ELECTRONICSAN-THE-AREA-1 PAGPAo E 8 - -GOD 2W.ICA Si(. NAL. TAH. WEDNESDAY. JULY 28, 1986 GARDEN CENTRE Lots of gera6lums and bedding plants still available FARM MARKET T to Large selection of fruits & vegetables including: NEW POTATOES, BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, SWEET CORN • GOLF COURSE DAYnEL R.R. 1 Baylield ELEPNONE ROAD TEEM 482-3020 ElFARM COUNTY RD. 13 Open 7 [lays A Week TIGER DUNLOP DAYS August 15 evening August 16 all day esGoderleh's New Family Festival" *A Unique Blend of Historical and Fun Activities* PHONE: The Goderich Tourism Office 5246600 For More Information Goderich Tiger Dunlop Days Baby/Toddler Contest August 16; 2:00 p.m.; Harbour Park Stage BABY CONTEST - 12 Months and under TODDLER CONTEST - Over 12 months, under 3 years Contestants must reside in Huron County Forward two polaroid pictures or their equivalent to the Goderich Tourist Bureau - 59 Victoria St. S., no Tater than Wednesday, August 6th at 5:00 p.m. for judging purposes. Contestants must also be present for the con- test Saturday, August 16th. * Decorated Baby Stroller Competition and Toddler's Most Original Sun Hat Contest also. For more information contact: The Goderich Tourist Bureau 524-2513 or The Goderich Tourism/Industrial Office 524-6600. Buyers and browsers - brave heat Linda Walters peruses some jewelry as seller Judy Shirdall looks Shirdall was one of 128. exhibitors who displayed their wares at the on at the Festival of Arts and Crafts held in Goderich last week. festival.(Photo by Paul Hartman) Expert Service on most makes We sell the best and Service the rest SAVE on this YAESU FTC 2640 VHF FM MOBILE TRANSCEIVER DXL 6000 Hi -Tech Loran -C Receiver Now only 51195 REABURN ELECTRONICS R.R. 2 Dashwood 2944487(Near. Grand Bend) Serving Grand Bend, Goderich, Bayfield: Port Franks, Exeter & 'London Pre -Inventory CLEARANCE SALE Our year end is July 31st. We'd rather sell it to you than count it, so we're offering fantastic savings on Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATC's and accessories. This Thurs., Fri., Sat. Only! We'll put fun in your summer for under $2,000.00 * Plus P.D.I., Plus tax Honda Trail 70 Honda 250 Rebel • on -road, or off•road • automatic clutch • ST99°° • custom styling • low seat height, * 81,699" Honda 250 Elite Scooter • fully automatic • liquid cooler * $1,999°° Honda ATC 125M • great family fun • electric star) • dual range transmission $1,299°0 Buy now with no interest or payments until November if paid in full by Nov. 1/86, on approved credit In Narna 262-3318 In London qt ' Wharncllflfo rind Soutthdalo 61 5.1BD43 tt 31. to make Festival of Arts a success BY PAUL HARTMAN It was hot and muggy with temperatures topping the 30 degree mark but that didn't deter. the . thousands who attended the Festival of Arts and Crafts last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The festival was staged by the Goderich • Recreation Department in the Courthouse Park and it offered both buyers and browsers an opportunity to enjoy some beautiful hand -made creations. About 130 exhibitors set up shop to display their wares during the three day show. Of these, only 12 were from Goderich Accommodation in the area was reported- ly filled to capacity and an informal survey revealed that three out of four festival -goers were from out-of-town. "Make sure you say I'm visiting from Toronto," commented Iuna Tomasina as she scanned a number of hand-crafted mirrors. Bill and Marjo Knight were in attendance from London. "We own a„'cottage near Bayfield and make it up here every year,” remarked Marjo. "But, wow, it's never I been this hots 4..she added as she wiped.her„ brow. The heat and humidity did bother some but most found refuge in the shade of the trees in the park. Brian Thompson, of Long Point, an exhibitor at the festival, counted himself fortunate for finding a place in the shade to display his work. "I was late set- ting up this year so I was really lucky to get this spot," he remarked as he worked on French polishing a piece of wood, a process that is :grueling . work in the nicest of weather. But the heat didn't seeni to bother three and a half -year-old Heather Huff. "1 like the dolls," she said, as she, reached for a hand- crafted ver§ion of her favorite toy, only to be interrupted by her mother. Festival Co-ordinator Michele Hanson was pleased with the response which despite the heat was better than last year. "Friday was simply too hot for anyone but we were more than satisfied, with the turnouts on Thursday and Saturday," she said. A new exhibitor at the festival this year was the Royal Botanical Gardens' van. Speaker Jack Lord gave a seminar on 'how • to attract birds to your garden' at the MacKay Hall and the response to this was quite positive. Iuna Tomasina, 26, of Toronto examines a hand-crafted mirror at the Festival of Arts and Crafts held in the Courthouse Park last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. She was a typical festival -goer with three out of four coming from out of town.(Photo by Paul Hartman) The photography contest held during the festival produced the following winners: Best of Show: Jim Harris, Goderich; Open: 1st, Jim Harris; 2nd, David Hamilton, Goderich; Pictorial: 1st, Elaine Munn, 76 Years Ago The American Road Machinery Company was founded by the Phillips family, Kennets Square, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. in 1886. In the early 1900's, the Good Roads, Hamilton Machinery Co. Ltd., Hamilton, Ontario was a subsidiary of the American Road Machinery Co. with the Home Office: Ken- net Square Pa. Because of labour problems the company changed the name to the American Road Machipurchased h sed theved to Goderich in 1910. They pPa known as The Goderich Engine and Bicycle Works on East Street. The business was under the management of Mr. R.F. Mancill, vice-president and treasurer, manufacturers of "Champion". Their lines included stone crushers, elevators and screens, portable stone bins, " road graders, street' sweepers, sprinkling wagons,dump wagons, road rollers etc. They aso made arrangements with the Hamilton Machinery Co. to sell their entire output, so they could give their undivided at- tention to the manufacturing end of the business. In 1912 Mr. Jones Phillip from the Home office came to Goderich as President of the company, also Mr. C.L. Moore (Clem), with shoe 'size 15, from Butler Pennsylvania as Vice Pres. until ill health caused him to "resign. Mr. Keith Hubbard of Catskill New York replaced Mr, Moore. Mr. T.H. Mitchell, as a youth, camp to Goderich from Colborne Township to enter the employ of the Union Bank. Later he became an accountant for the' American Road Machine Co. In 1915 the company's name was changed to the Dominion Road Machinery Co. Ltd. In 1925 at the age of 33, Mr. -Mitchell, bought controlling interest from Mr. S. Jones Phillips 'and saw the almost meteoric rise of a Colborne ribwriship young man to the Presidency and Manager- ship of a flourishing concern - tthe major ion Road the Machinery Co. Ojoe d This is a paid advertisement. Mr. T.H. Mitchell one of the most progressive industries in Goderich during this time, the plant sup- plied machinery to almost every part of the North American continent from the Atlan- tic to the Pacific, plus Durban, South Africa and Argentina. The Goderich plant marketed the horse drawn graders - The Baby Winner, Winner Highway Patrol, Champion Highway Patrol and Improved Steel Champion Grader weight 2570 lbs.). The first Power Grader was built tin 1928, however the grader sitting outside the Museum was built in 1930. In 1930 the Champion Power Maintainer tailed the Crawler with tracks similar to a tank was an unsuccessful venture. R.od • Johnston, vice-president of the company, because of his knowledge of steam, developed in 1936 the 1-30 graders; the first With hydraulic con- trols, the forerunner of to -days grader Sometime after the death of Mr. Mitchell, the Dominion Road Machinery Co. was pur- chased by the Sully family in May 1945. Bill Barlow Sr. Nephew of Mr. T.11. Mitchell Goderich; 2nd, Jim Harris; Existing Light: Halley Halmer, Goderich; Human Interest: Herb Benford, London; Study of Nature: Herb Benford; Black and White: David Hamilton. Organ Recital St. George's Church Sunday, July 27.4:00 p.m. Norman Hurrle , A.R.C.O.; A.R.C.M., F.T.C.L. Celebrating the Life and Work of those who are gone before, and those whom we love. Huron -Bruce Arts & Crafts Inc. Craft Show & Sale FRIDAY, July 25 10 am - 9 pm SATURDAY, July 26 10 am - 5 pm ��� / Al the Kincardine �` Kinsmen Beach Pavilion �,. Durham St. • Kincardine 14 •Crafts For Sale •Demonstrations •Food, Fun & Entertainment •Babysitting Service •Full Meals Available by Kincardine Kinetics Don't Miss It!