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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-09-30, Page 3St. Mary's Grade six student Crystal Bren- nan studies a mask during a presentation at the school by David Langlois, of Toronto's meta -physical theatre. Crystal and her classmates learned the history of masks and how they are used in theatre as well as ex- perimenting with them. Here, she tries to get used to wearing a mask. (photos by Lou - Ann DeBruyn) Goderich man involved in sea rescue Heroics were the last thing on Lance Hamilton's mind when he charted a fishing boat during a recent trip to the Florida town of Hudson — but the Goderich resi- dent became involved in a nautical rescue none -the -less. Hamilton had charted Captain Bill Backes' Mimbi, for what he expected to be an afternoon of fishing on Sept. 9. He was the only passenger on the boat when the skipper noticed a black cloud about 4.5 miles away, around 1:45 p.m. "He said,`Bring in the lines, we've gotta go,"' said Hamilton. The captain radioed a "May Day," distress call to the Clearwater Coast Guard station and headed for the burning craft. It took about 15 minutes for the Mim- bi to reach the Edward Kerstein's burning cabin cruiser "Foolish Pleasure". PEOPLE "When we found him (Kerstein) he was just sitting in a rubber dinghy and he had something in his eyes," Hamilton said. Kerstein had attempted to put the blaze out with a fire extinguisher and the wind had blown the chemical from the .ex- tinguisher back into his eyes. After they pulled him out of the water, Hamilton doused Kerstein's stinging eyes with water while the captain piloted them to the Hudson Medical Centre, where he was treated for eye injury and released. Kerstein, said Hamlton, was relieved to be spotted so quickly. "We were about 12 miles from shore and he was just drifting. He thought he was go- ing to be out there for days," Hamilton said, noting that they noticed the fire only minutes before they were planning to head back after fishing for about an hour. Kerstein's boat eventually sank. Hamilton was in Florida with his wife, Carmen, and their 2 -year -old -son Marc, visiting Carmen's parents Mr. and Mrs. Yolande Niemie.c, of Hudson, Fla. Ironically, the man Hamilton helped rescueturned' out to live only four doors down from the Niemiecs. "It's a small world," Hamilton noted. Even though the rescue was the major excitement for the day, Hamilton also said he had some luck while fishing, catching about 75 Trout and Grouper fish. Council decides on Bedford after debate Goderich Town Council, after one of the lengthier' debates of the evening, decided to book the Bedford Hotel to cater to the annual employees Christmas party, at their Sept. 28 meeting. The debate began when Deputy Reeve John Doherty objected to an Administra- tion and Personnel Committee recommen- dation to accept the Bedford package of $11.90 per person for dinner, instead of Vahna Miller, who has catered 'the event for number of years,. at $12. Doherty said he could see no point in changing from a caterer who had always given good. service, "for the matter of sav- ing 10 cents," and said he would ask for a rrr.orded vote on the matter, although he e .tually declined to make a formal mo- tion to record the vote. . Councillor Bill Clifford, chairman of the Adminstratjon Committee,' pointed out that saving the dime was not the main issue in the committee's decision. "Mrs. Miller has announced every year — certainly for the last three years — that this would be her last year," said Clifford. "Also, we felt If other local purveyors are competitive, we should spread the business around," be added. Council also debated the the merits of holding he banquet, to be in the Communi- ty Centre, on Nov. 21, the same day'as the Santa Claus Parade. At onepoint in the discussion, Councillor Jim Searls, noting that the subject always evokes controver- sy at council, suggested the party be cancelled 'and ,the employees be given 'a turkey instead. To this, Clifford replied a GMKE G3N9 �g Classified Ads will slide you in the right direction MARIA'S PHYSIC EUROPEAN SPIRITUAL READER CARD & PALM READING MAY ADVISE ON ALL PROBLEMS OF LIFE Love Life - Business - Health Happiness - Marriage Do not fail to see this gifted Lady! OPEN: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 148 Wellington Rd., London, Ontario Phone: 673-1783, Phone for appointments ANNOUNCEMENT Lyons & Mulhern Insurance Brokers are pleased to an- nounce that David Young has joined their brokerage. David has been licensed Insurance Broker for several years and has experience in all lines of general insurance. He is native to the area and would be pleas- ed to discuss any insurance re- quirements that you may have. Please contact David at our of- fice or his residence. LYONS & MULHERN INSURANCE BROKERS 46 West Street Goderich, Ontario err RS iiSSOCI 37ON N7A 2K3 519-524-2664 DAVID G. YOUNG RES. 395-2816 that a survey of department heads showed the employees would prefer the party, to the turkey. The motion to book the Bedford was eventuallypassed, after an amendement to change the date of the party to Nov. 28 was added, with only Doherty objecting. Mayor Eileen Palmer declared a conflict of interest (She is employed by the Bed- ford organization) and did not join in the discussion, or the vote. Relatives visit Goderich : mom Recent visitors with Mrs. Irene Sparks, Goderich,. for a. birthday celebration were her son Melville Simmons and his wife Doris (Postill ), .daughter Joyce Kimber and great granddaughter Ashley Brown, .all of Calgary, Alberta, son Dr. John Simmons and wife Mary of London and brother Robert Frayne, of Exeter. Melville is the Records and Information Supervisor of the tax division of the City of Calgary and Joyce is married to Les Kimber, a movie produc- tion manager of films made in. Alberta. III It II II ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ u II MAO SII 1 N`II • •. • • • • • lr • ■ IN Pick Your Own FALL APPLES - Macintosh, Snow, Spy, Delicious,' Ida Reds, Empire - FRESH APPLE CIDER (bring your own containers) ALSO AVIALBEL: Our own Winter Squash, Pine River Cheese, Honey, Maple Syrup, Jack -O -Lantern Pumpkins, Pie Pumpkins, New Potatoes, Spanish Onions. "BRING YOUR OWN CONTAINERS" LASSALINE Farm Market and Orchards S.6 miles south of Goderich (Past the Drive-Inl concession 3 & 4 of Goderich Tap. Follow the Signs LASSAutvE FAgroOaKeT OA41-419RO °s 1M° 524-7772 OPEN: Mon. -Set. 8 ■.m.-6 m.; Sundays 1 , mr6 p.m. Anstett Jewellers - Goderich proudly presents our 1987 ESTATE JEWELLERY SALE Anstett Jeweller - Goderich invite, you to our 1987 E tate Jewellery Event OCTOBER 7 o the 17 i imlilrh f)i lnil. my '. (1 is A NSTETT 2 COURTHOUSE SQUARE JEWELLERS GODERICH MSMarh AMEAICA dA GEM SOCiErm GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1987—PAGE 3 i edPe 0 Quality`�products at Super Savings! BABY - SHAMPOO BABY OIL COTTON BALLS COTTON T I P SWABS ENTERIC COATED ASPIRIN You'v ' Got A Friend At... Pharmacy14 SHOPPERS SQUARE GODERICH 524-7241 WC DELIVER OPEN SUNDAYS BEST PRICES ON QUALITY B NJA1MIN FILM DEVELOPING 1