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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-10-18, Page 6PAGE 6—GODERI('H SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1986 all Nie'eil Masks No mention made of library e; controversy at county council What at times last month appeared ready to explode into the drawing of full scale battle lines was conspicuous in its absence during the regular October ses- sion of Huron County council. In fact, the only reference to the con- troversy came as a brief mention in the presentation of the Huron County Library Board report to council at last Thursday's meeting in the court house at Goderich. In the report, presented by Hullett Reeve Tom Cunningham, council was in- formed of a board decision to refer the con- troversy to its'solicitor. The board had resolved to refer a letter from C. Scott Ritchie, a London lawyer, — "with regard to a personnel matter" — to the board's solicitor "with power to ex- ..,, mete v satisfactorry settlement." Cunningham, library Mara coati ttaau, was the target of criticism at the September meeting for the library disputes reluctance to discuss an apparentp between the board and the county's chief HE SALL Ron's Health Centre The criticism began at council's September meeting when tensall Reeve Jim Robinson was asked to elaborate on the proceedings of two clo$ed sessions of the board which were mentioned in its monthly report. Robinson, a member of the board, presented the report to council as Cunn- Yngham had not attended the board meeting on which the report was based. The Hensel' reeve said that the closed ses- sions represented a "very delicate stage of deliberation" in personnel matters and asked council's indulgence in allowing the board a bit more time to work out a solution. Partridge, however, made it clear to council that the personnel matters were related directly to him. Some "serious allegations" had been made by library r r� rftnnetPd library operations, he added. The chief librarian also told council he had engaged a London lawyer to protect his interests and added that he would not be o osed to having the allegations made librarian William Partridge. pp ay public. Following this, the main thrust of coun- cil criticism t the September meeting was focused directly at Cunningham who again askedouncillors to grant the board a little more tune to work out a solution to the pro- blem. He promised council the board would try to resolve the matter before Oc- tober's council meeting but he could not guarantee it would happen. At last Thursday's meeting there was no mention of a solution nor were there any questions from councillors regarding the status of the controversy. In an interview following the council meeting, Cunningham said the letter refer- red to in the board report was from the lawyer who represents Partridge. "That letter is in the hands of the board's solicitor who has advised us not to com- ment on the issue," Cunningham said. Aslsteu W J(lca.uic,e.. :::: '.,:l..rr hr tint the issue might be resolved, Cunningham said he had no idea at this time but did not rule out the possibility of a solution by the November council session. Goderich Legion begins this year'Scam aign popPYp Dear editor,ies and The annual, distribution -of pope wreaths is the Canadian Legion's only na- tional appeal for funds, which are held in trust in aseparate Branchh Poppy Trust Funds are reservoirs from which ..emergency assistance can be given toneedy veterans, their dependents and the widows and children of deceased ex - servicemen. The poppy fund is the Canadian Legion's Way of remembering the debt which all of us owe to those who sacrificed so much. It is the Legion's sincere belief that Canadians Ai trust you will support the 1986 Poppy Cam- paign with a donation, or the purchase of a LETTERS wreath. All cheques should be made payable Pop- pyto - Royal Canadian Fund. ReceiptsLegion, 109 forInco e Tax will e BOOK YOUR TANNING ' SESSIONS NO October S eci I i 2. 5 sessions 10 sessions Offer Limited to 1-5 session or 1-10"session book'ing`'per person. OFFER EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 1986. While you're in tanning D check outline I \� our new ...t of Esprit Sportswear issued upon request. appreciate the opportunity of contributing May we take this opportunity to invite you in a small way to the payment of this debt. to join us in Remembrance on Nov. 11, at the In addition to the act of remembrance, Cenotaph. contributing to the Poppy Fund is a tangible expression of thanks to the men who died and to those who have been left disabled. We are most appreciative of your generous contributions in the past, and we• • Sincerely, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 109, Poppy Fund Committee, Howard F. Carroll, • Israel is instigating its own persecution with arsenal • Dear editor, Has Israel instigated its own persecution by obtaining an atomic arsenal? I believe that it has. In the event of hostilities, it is an open advertisement surroundings orst dings that it is being prepared for the It will be just a question of time before the Arabs and their allies will follow a similar course, and with such power in the hands of radicals, it is anyone's guess as to what will happen. I believe ,the,super. powers, at the present --.time,are trying,tQ come, to an agreement of co -existence, and reach a mutual opinion on their differences. It is common knowledge that the Russians have a tendency to support the Arab na- tions, a the Israelis. As of now,'and the the Arabs wanst the Russians to A 1 Alk1 ■im 1 M ■AIM 111,"91 f• W £III ■ MI CAR IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS help them attain an atomic arsenal. This type of formula might very well trig- ger another world war, eventually. What the super powers should do now, is try to stimulate a co -existence between the Israelis and the Arabs, at all costs. It is a potential h.otspot for bloodshed, and anything your imagination can contrive. If the recent report is true that Israel has been manufacturing atomic bombs secretly in the desert, and have acquired 200 atom bombs, they have qqite ahead start on. their surroundings: Such an advertisement is an open acknowledgement ' to the world that they have made themselves a target area if this recent report is true. Sincerely, N.J. Minaker Shame on Elsa; Goderich- is Canada's prettiest town Dear editor, Shame on you, Elsa Haydon! Goderich is the Prettiest Town in Canada. I find it difficult to understand why some people decry our town's slogan. Regardless whether or not the description was at- tributed to Queen Elizabeth, the truth re- mains that our community has managed to preserve the beauty and charm that is sought after by so many. Indeed, several of our sister towns are not i in a Clinton may osition be the HomedCan da s claim. Radar and Seaforth prides itself as The Friendly Town, but their Main Street facades and • dowdy side street architecture can not match the unique Courthouse Square or stately, tree -lined avenues of Goderich. Even Collingwood, a community that can boast both Lakeshore and mountain scenic beauty, is more dead than alive, despite its major tourist route crossroads location. No, Elsa. Let's instil and maintain an essence. of pridein our town, especially for our younger and future generations. Because unless they respect our sedate small town environment and really be proud of Goderich; then you might as well tear down the billboards. Personally speaking, and from my obser- vations when travelling throughout Canada, stripping Goderich of its slogan would be tantamount to sacrilege, because no other community is worthy of being called the Prettiest Town in Canada. Yours sincerely, Barry J: Page Paint Protection Rust Protection Running Boards FROM . 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