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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-07-30, Page 13Family Nevus RotaryClub to create new foun ta n park at waterfront While drilling saltwells near Goderich Harbor in 1870, Richard Hawley struck two mineral springs at a depth of 350 feet. More than a century has passed since the discovery, but the springs, which flowed then at a rate of 200 gallons per minute, are still quite active. The mineral springs, located between Harbor Street and the CPR Railway Station, will be diverted to a new location near the town's boardwalk by the Goderich Rotary Club. .The service club, which will be celebrating its 25th year of service to the community in 1987, wanted to get involved with a, project of permanence and ,substance. The Mineral Spring -Fountain project will ultimately fill the bill. The mineral spring will be diverted to an area between the CPR turntable and the existing boardwalk. The fountain and parkette will be up to 200 feet wide and there will be a 40 foot buffer strip between the project, which will be 75 feet deep to the boardwalk, and the railway, turntable. The present location of 'the spring is too small to accomrniodate the project as plann- ed and the town is currently attempting to obtain rights to the new location on behalf of the club. The restoration of the mineral spring, the construction of the fountain and 'thee creation of �a parkette will cost betv'een. $40,000 and $60,000 but funds raised by the club are mat- ched by a provincial grant. Project chairman, Howard Aitken, said the club hopes to enhance the town's efforts in the waterfront area. "This is the Rotary Club's 24th year in Goderich and we were looking for a project with permanency and one that was wor- thwhile," he explained. "We think the mineral spring -fountain project will enhance the park -like area of the waterfront and the location will give people an oppor- tunity to sit and view the lake. We hope it will become a picture -taking sight on the lakefront." The artisan spring will be, sealed, the 4.04 U(UL r r view water piped to the new site which will feature a tower, waterfalls and a land- scaped area in the shape of the town's core square. The natural pressure of the spring will produce a fountain effect without pump- ing and provisions will be made to divert the water into the lake during the winter. The area will be lit and landscaped. The club is financing the project partly through its car draw, in which a 1986 Expo edition Pontiac Grand Am will be the prize. The draw will be made August 23. Tickets, at $5 each or three for $10, are available from all Rotary club rnembers and at special events. The mineral springs were a noted attrac- tion in Goderich in the late 1800s and it was reported in a newspaper from that era that the water had medicinal properties. "The medicinal qualities of these waters have been recognized in the most glowing terms, not only by eminent chemists and physi- cians, but also by a great number of ladies and gentlemen of acknowledged probity and intelligence from• all parts of the world, who,have benefited, sometimes in an almost miraculous manner," the article read. - BIRTHDAY CLUB GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1986•—PAGE 13 TOWN OF GODERICH 'FIREWORKS DISPLAY Thank -you to the following for the generous donations which enabled me to enhance our 1986 Fireworks Display on June 30. Maurice Wilkinson O'Brien's, Meats & Abattoir Ltd. Bud McCreath • Goderich Fire Department Pete, 'Cat' Henry Standard Trust Co. • Branch 109. Royal Canadian Legion Zehrs' Employees' Coffee Fund William Fickert Bonnie Hosock Jean Jervis John and Julia Sully L. Smallwood Doug and Elizabeth Bundy William B. Moore Dave Wilson Goderich Lions Club Carole Moore Denomme Flower Shoppe Inc. .Gerry Fisher Daphne Davidson Goderich Rotary Club Dr. Bill Clancy McDonald's Restaurant Goderich 8. District Optimist Club Doug and Jean Cruickshank D urst, Vodden & Bender Tom and Margaret Emile Shoppers Square Association MacDonald Marine Kehl Automotive LCBO Employees' Coffee Fund Chisholm TV Dan McPherson N abor Stores Ltd. Bluewater Cleaners Lyons & Mulhern Insurance Brokers Harbor Light Travel Jane Hindmarsh Susan Chan Finchers Ltd. Goderich Auto Dealers Assn. Shanahan's Foodstore Ltd: Mary Metcalf Mayor Eileen Palmer Bedford Arms Motel Evelyn Boyce Those who wish to remain unknown Town of Goderich for the bulk of the cost Anyone who forgot or who wishes to donate for 1987 please contact me. Next year ... Bigger and Better, with YOUR help. A tip of the hat to Lakeport Steel for loan of steel posts. Special thanks to my co-worker Mike O'Brien who was on the firing line with me and Terry Watson. Bay City Police and Fireworks Coordinator. Patrick'D. King. Fireworks Chairman Town of Goderich __=es .aes..Aft 4- 611kimor - ILA U Lill LI Butchers (IN THE OLD ROYAL BANK BLDG.) MEATS CUT AND WRAPPED, WHOLE, SIDES, QUARTERS Beef and Pork ALSO: SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, CURED MEATS SLICED COLD MEAT FRESH VEGETABLES Lucknow >;t My name is Catherine, Diane Brindley and I was six years old on July 29. I live in Dungannon with my mom and dad (Michele and Ron) my sister Heather and my dog Licorice. My mommy let me have a big par- ty with all my friends and a Cabbage Patch Cake. I'd like to say hi to all my friends in Dungannon and Happy Birthday to my Aun- tie Jo -Jo and Uncle Matt and to my Nanny Lou. By for now Love Catherine Hi, My name is Jerry Sabin and I turned one- year -old on Wednesday July 23. I live in. Goderich with my mom and dad, Jeff and Maureen and my dog Irish. I would like to wish my friend Carey Sager a Happy Birth- day. Thank you for letting me join your bir- thday club. See you next year, Love J.J. HARBOR REPORT On July 18, the Canadian Olympic arrived light from Clarkson, in Goderich Harbor for the first time. It cleared harbor the same day with a load of salt bound for Montreal. On July 19, the Algorail arrived light from Sarnia, and cleared harbor with a load of salt July 20 bound for Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Algowood arrived light from Milwaukee on July 23, clearing harbor' the next day with a load of salt for Montreal. On July 26, the Canadian Progress arrived light from Windsor, and left the nipt day bound for Montreal with a load of salt. On July 14, the Agawa Canyon cleared harbor bound for fireen Bay With kiwi of • salt. The Oakglen cleared harbor artily 25 bound for Toledo light.. Hi! My name., is Amy Gutoskie and I will be three years old on August 1. I live in Goderich with my mommy and daddy, and my little sister Shannon. I would like to wish my Grandpa Gutoskie, my Auntie Laurie and Uncle David' a'% Happy -Birthday, they -- also celebrate their Birthdays this month: Thank you for letting me join,your Birthday club. By for now Amy Hi, My name is Ashley Giesbrecht and I will be one year old on July 24. I live at Meneset Park with my mom and dad, Marg and Taylor. I would like to wish my daddy a hap- py birthday on July 29. Love Ashley Hi. My name is Michael Sullens and I am one year old today. I had my first birthday party on Sunday with my relatives. I live on Park Street withmy dad and mom, Barry and Sheila. Bye for now and thank you for letting me join your birthday club. Michael Sullens ',a• n • PUT YOURSELF IN THE FASHION SPOTLIGHT -DURING OUR FINAL SUMMER CLEARANCE! r Thursday, July 31 6:30 pm -8:00 pm 106 Brtannia Rd. West, Goderich One and a half storey, red brick home on Targe lot. 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