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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal Star, 1976-05-20, Page 22PAQ .••••f- 12,-GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1976 Road age tting busier' • all the- time Twelve residents. of Sun - coast Drive in..Goderich have petitioned Town Council to "proceed without delay the curbing and paving of Sun= coast Drive." Although the ratepayers , front that part of town recognfie. the "f.unding. restraints", faced by •council, they feel ' that since the project wag planned for .1975 and later, . rescheduled for 1976. it should go ahead this year. DavidSmith of 40 Suncoast D. ive, acted as spokeman for the group. He 'reminded. council that Suncoast Drive is "becoming a collector road" and that "trafficis in- creasingly' heavy" ' on that road.• '.• • "Conditions towards, . the Gibbons Street area are absolutely deplorable," Mr.. •Smith told' council. Same Work is badly needed or that road.". Mayor Deb Shewfelt agreed with Mr. Smith on this. Discuss bus accident ncoas 1: • Cciuncillor Dave Gower, also chairman of public. works, toldMr. Smith that the Suncoast paoject is "ofle .of the' priorities' in. the 1976 budget." He advised tha the • PUC has already been ad- • • vised to "get' the, services across Suncoast Drive' se• ' that the street doesn't ha;k'.e to `-lie ripped up once it is••paved;` .Councillor 'Gower said this year's plans, call for cabs and gutters on the nortli•side " Newbus. helped save injuries On May 4, a school bus went off the road near 'Exeter, sending 30 students and the ✓ driver, to hospital. Only three were injured seriously. What is interesting, is the fact that.• this particular school bus was a fairly new one, according to Bob Cun- ningham,,,, transpdrtation manager for the board of • education. This bus had the padded rails and seat, backs as recommended by .the • Canadian . Standards Association. • • Unfortunately,; according to Mr: Cunningham. these padded seats and .rails- have only been 'standard on buses purchased in the last three br 'four years. "The children find where the padding has been. joined ' and proceed to pick at int and pry it off," says' Mr. 'Cun- up to ..the principal for disciplinary. action." . says ,• Mr. Cunningham. ' -Mr. Cunningham: says the .board teas 'conside.red• in- stal1ing seat belts in buses but it just isn't practical. "I don't know how we could manage to ensure 72 students all had their belts on and were. not using the hard end as a "lethal weapon". M,r. Cunningham feels that otherthan installing an adult monitor on. ' every bus in charge of discipline, there is. little more the board can do at present. " This is not a good time to bring up the idea of monitors on buses, .unfortunately, due' to the money .restraints now in effect, It vould,resu.it in a sizeable amount .of wages .being added to the budget," says Mr. Cunningham. ning.ham The result is the Educating the • students to • padding does no good and the' the dangers' of bus.es,is not the :damage is costl; . solution either apparently. The board of education does Although there is no county conduct, bus „ driver safety , wide prograni• of bus safety seminars for both direct instruction according to Mr. Cunningham, there ate periodic •visits to the schools by bath' O.P.P.' ' and tcnyn.. police to discuss safety. Lloyd, Hewitt. manager of Charterwa.ys ' in Exeter, whose company • has buses `the principaland as such has. used •by the board of about the same authority: as a: • • 'education, says his company teacher in a classroom.' is in much the same position "We definitely discourage as the board in relation to any"• physical contact,- safety., features on _buses. ' however a driver does have a -Newer buses have padded ' choice in 'handling 'distur- • seats .and -rails, Older odes do bances.. He can • shout his :-not. • lungs out or `send the student However. Mr. Hey itt did 'say his drivers do report St`udent's• . ' W'ho 'i create.;. disturbances' to principals" and have received good co- operation -from them. • No one seems able- to come up with 'a solution, to the. overall problem of safety on school buses. However, somebody is going to have to deal with the situation. As Mrs. James Pfaff, whose daughter -was in the bus at the time of last week's accident, said, "Many of the children had bumps on their heads. If it had been steel instead of, padding, it'would have been a • lot worse." . employees of the board and• thoseemployed by, con- tractors whose bases are used - by the board. As far as discipline. goes. Mr.' Cunningham' explains. -The driver is a delegatelaf of Suncoast Drive, and three strips of sand 'pad. But, Gower added,while the projectis in the budget, the .budget. meetings this week will determine whether or not the work will actually be undertaken this year. Councillor Gower claimed the . t¢wn is "passing the :buck" " if it fails to •'make ` immediate plans 'for •im provE meats'• .to • Suncoast Drive. He says it costs about $15,000 per -annum to main-. Main, that toad in' its present state. Councillor Elsa Haydon had reminded council . that until the south side Of: Stiff:- coast un:coast is developed, it is dif- ficulttb' begin the paving project. Gower said he believes the subdivision plans will be eo'mpleted ar. ' ready for development within one to one-and-a=half months. Paving would not be carried out until late in the summer, after all services .are across the street. • ' 'Reeve Stan Profit was 1 on hand Monday evening to give 'his •.opinion about adopting Section 27(a). of the Municipal'.Act"at the county level,, thereby reducing the nurrib'er of representatives on county council. "If they save only one dime •it would be: worthwhile," claimed Reeve Profit. 'Efficiency . won't bt af- Bonnie Westbrook of RR 2, Clinton, along with•Heather. Rutledge of RR 2, Clinton, (not shown) were a warded the highest honors of 4-H at the Achievement Day field in Clinton last Saturday. Both were given Advanced Honors Certificates for .completing 18' projects et'er the last several years. Mrs. JoeGib5on of R R 2, Seatorth was also presented with a five-year Leadership award. (News=Record phn-to) V AN/#STRA CENTRE MAY 24: VICTORIA DAY Recreation Swims ADULT: '.12 1:30 p -m. OPEN SWIM 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.. OPEN'SWIM: 2100 3::30 ADULT. SWIM 9:00. 9:30 p.m. 47'. ant their fucted.It will ul l'I, 1,4, conceivably more efficient." Reeve Profit called this "Stage One": and said that he hdped that in time, County council . would "go the full route" where restructuring is cond.• "Cjcerneodetich- pays $'141,000• tow.ards..._r..00* Of—which ;we don't have one-quarter inch in Goderich," . complained •the reeve. "We do receive a rebate, but it is not, much.•• Reeve Profit also com- niented on the contribution of. some ` members of county council. "I realize that one shouldn't :get up pad rambleon, withgut having something con- structive to say," ' Reeve Profit stated, adding that he has .a tendency toward that very thing. "$ut there• are :members who'sit up there 12 months of every year aid never say a word," said Reeve -Profit. "That's not contributing in my opinion," "Some of the boundaries need to be changed," Reeve Profit suggested. "That is the only way we can even -it up in my opinion." Council unanimously i Correction lir this week's 'Blackstone Furniture ad the item which read Sklar 2 piece, high bade, 4 9. tweed chesterfield suite. .). r) 7 should read: Two piece, high back tweed chesterfield suite and the Item which read ' v. is el it oe.ker • Colonial Style Sugg. •List $129 should read: Colonial style .1 Chesterfield `i"t J with swivel rocker Cash s.' arry 9 OW '44.9 h Cash & Carry LUXURIOUS COMFORT ' 1 971 VOLVO- 1645 4. Door equipped with sun rail, 6 cylinder 'ove'rdrive, leather :'- inferior, AM -FM radio Michelin radials, driving lights.. Good' gas „mileage- on regular fuel. An, extra clean one owner car. FLW362 M -W' MOTORS LTD. ~ 524-7212' 184 East Street GODERICH •7 YOU SHOULD KNOW Mrs Evelyn NIldd-eii, . TELLER Toronto -Dominion Bank, Suncoast Shopping Mall, wishes to tell you about the new banking hours at her branch. Mon. - Wed. 10-4:30 p.m.. Thursday 10 8:00°p.m. Friday 10-6:00 p.m. Come join us where -People make the difference". 10 BANK ,Suncoast Mall Goderich Thebank where people Make the diffbreride 11111Wr- FOOD STORES stree agreed that the adoption Of -Section 27(a) was the ideal action at this time. Goderich Town Council will • send a letter to county council, advising the members -there of their deliberations. OTHER BUSINESS In' other business, . it was Pointed out;. that the catof burying, hydro lines at .the. extreme east end of the pav'd rurtvhay at- Sky Harbor ?Or - port and 'buying' a new rotating beacon•will be'picked • up by'DRIVICO. - 'liie total of_$1`0,000 — $7,500 for burying • the lines and • $2,500 for thebeadoia.— will be ° applied as a credit. against future rent ()wing by DRMCO at the airport. There Will .be: an,.increase in ,„;rates ,at the Municipal Day Nursery this fall. Children • with participating parents attending two times a week will pay $16 per• month, one dollar more than this year. The fee for children with non- participating'parents will rise' from $19 to $20 per month. -, For children attending three days per week, the fees will be $24 per month, raised • • • PRIGE.S EFFECTIVE TILL'. MAY 22 MAPLE•:'L'EAF R.T.E,. TENDERSWEET Boneless Ham WHOLE OR HALF 1,9 c LB. MAPLE LEAF JUMBO DELI Sausages $2 •39 7 VARIETIES 20 OZ. PKG. EA. SCHNEIDERS CHS 899 .99 Sausages 6 LB. CTN. EA. Pork . TR.EESWEET • ORANGE BLENDED G`RAPEFRUIT.'. Jukes . 48 OZ. TIN" Frozen Foods RICH'S Coffee Rich 16 OZ. CTN 29e VENTURA SLICED 0 Strawberries 15 bZ. CTN. 58c RICH'S Rich Whip O. CTN. 3/$. 1.00 . SILVERWOOt75 MEADOW GOLD Ice; Crean 2 Lillie 9 MtCAIN French Fries STRAIGHT CUT - 2 L1• BAG from $22, for children with participating parents; and $30 per month up. from $28, for children with non.- particpating parents. • . A participating parent KNOW. YOUR SOlt: Soils . are as • different as people. says Ontario tvtinisti`y.• of Agriculture. and 'Food. horticulturist; R.F. Gomxne. Some are easy, to 'get along: with and sorrie aredifficult, but,with a 'little extra. effort, even ,the difficult ones become less of a problem. Adequate drainage and .organic mattf'r are neces-sary for an.. ideal garden soil mixture, .Good soil structure promotes active growth, retains moisture well and provides sufficient nutrients. for the plants. He says:that the two extre>es, heavy and light soil's, present some ch.4llenges to gardeners. For example, if heavy,clay land is cultivated and it's • wet, it puddles and dries out later into hard lumps. Heavy soils are easier to work with and more useful for plant, growth when plenty of peat moss, coarse sand . and manure are added tothen•t. n •1 .4 rAl one who helps out at the nursery school An a volunteer basis during certain times. Classes will be held at the 'former Queeen Elizabeth School again next year• • • Mr. Gorniiie' recommends that surplus vegetable lef- tovers, grass . clippings or plant residues be dug into the soil. An even better approach is. to add them to a'rcnrnpost pile. •until they have rotted, then dig ttiem into the soil._ Molly Golly , Coming Events M Y°22s' Dance to "4 of a Kind" MAY 23' Motocross Races MAY .29 Country Singles Dance .We Reserve the Right'to Limit Quantities e us . i Sunerrncirket 104 The Square •Go'd•erich 'STORE HOURS—MON. TUES. THURS. FRI.' 8:30 aim _ 9:00 p.m. WED. & .SAT: 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ; CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 24th. MAPLE LEAF LEAN MEATY Pork Hocks 49iH �BLB 2 LB. SCHNEIDERS JUMBO SIZE R.T.E. Bucket Chicken $3.49 EA: SK1PPY Peanut Rutter SMOOTH 3 LB. JAR • MAPLE LEAF LEAN S.P. SCHNEIDERS JUICY BAR—B---c^ Wieners s• - 1 .19 '1 LB. PKG.. : SCHNEIDERS BULK Wieners - $4:99 6 LB. CARTON DELSEY Toilet Tissue 2 ROLL. PKG' 49c KRAFT Miracle Whip 32 OZ JAR 99c Weekly Specials PALMOLIVE Liquid Detergent. AJAX' 20 PERCENT BONUS Powdered Cleanser '16 OZ. CAN 'KLEENEX Paper Towels scop MouthWash 32 OZ. 2 ROLL PKG. 17 OZ. BOTTLE KRAFT 'SINGLES -8 OZ. PKG. Cheese Slices MILLBANK Pink -Salmon,_ VORTMAN DUTCH STYLE Cookies 73/4 OZ. TIN s1.19 2/59c 99c '1.45 75c 85c 8 OZs PKG. 2/ 1.00 WESTONS MEALTYME P WHITE, WHOLE OR ®read - CRACKED WHEAT W ES roNS PKG. OF • 8 Wiener & Hamburg Rolls W ESTONS• Angel Cakes WESTONS - PKG. OF 9 Deep Turnover Cookies 2/79c. 2/89c 7'9c 55c SI1.3VERWOODS 8, MAPLE LANE Fresh Milk 3 Qto gag - Homo .` . .. 2% Skirts 4-11 41 Fresh Produc USA NO. 'I Lettuce 3/s 1.OQ USA NO.I Green Peppers 2/49c USA NO. HOT HOUSE Cucumbers 29c EA USA NO. I MEDIUM Tomatoes • 29c LB. ONT."CEE"GRADE SpV Apples C.