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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-05-26, Page 3Campaign quiet: no issues a provincial election in Huron- x June 9 just as there is in every t tario Riding, but, to date the ere remain generally un- d about it all. Sotne political �•' feel that there are just no local fire the imagination of the Huron -Middlesex. 'IVI 6t I Riding, but to date the voters ain generally unconcerned II. Some political scholars feel e are just no local issues to fire ination of the voters in Huron - x, ssive Conservative candidate cKinley-and his party workers ampaigning strenuously ut the Riding with the hope of Jack Riddell, the present member of the Ontario re who with Murray Gaunt in uce and Hugh Edighotfer in Perth hold down a major Liberal stronghold in Ontario. On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister for the province, the Hon. William Newman was campaigning in Goderich •with McKinley who has named Goderich as a "vital corner" in the Riding. Later the same day, McKinley, Rid- dell and NDP candidate Shirley Weary were expected to attend a meeting in Goderich of the county's associations for the mentally handicapped; On Friday, all three candidates are invited to GDCI for a visit with the Grade 13 History classes at the school. Next Thursday, June 2 there will be a three -candidate debate in South Huron District High School, Exeter. This event will be sponsored by the Huron County Federation of Agriculture but it is a meeting which will be or interest to all voters in the Riding, whether they are urban or rural dwellers. A similar debate for the Riding of Huron -Bruce is scheduled for Tuesday evening, May 31 for TF, E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. At that meeting, Liberal Murray Gaunt, PC Sam MacGregor and NDP Dave Zyluk will be discussing election issues. The big Huron -Middlesex Liberal effort will be what is now termed an "old fashioned get-together" - a barbecue at Pine Ridge Chalet near Hensall Monday evening, May 30. Riddell will be on hand to greet his supporters and an evening of entertainment is planned. On Friday, May 27, Premier William' Davis will be in Exeter at Riverview Park for a noon lunch. Supporters are invited there to meet Davis and his teammate McKinley. ler Ui fl ister delivers cheque Newman, Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Food, `_was ,in Goderich on Wed - to preseht a Wintario cheque for $85,000 for expenses Incurred by renovations to the Goderich Memorial Arena. Here, Mr. Newman shakes hands with John y of the bdilding committee while Jon Ginn and recreation diregtor Mike Dymond Final approval was also received. for the total Wintario grant amounting to O. (staff photo) Riddell surprised Liberal MPP Jack Riddell said Wednesday just before press time he was "a little surprised".- that . the -Ontario.._ Minister of Agriculture William Newman came to Goderich to deliver a cheque for $85,000 from Wintario. The cheque was a part payment toward the renovations at Goderich Memorial Arena. Riddell says Wintario funds should remain non-political. "But I suppose the government wouldn't want a member of an opposition party to deliver the cheque, especially at this time," Riddell went on. The MPP said he'd worked closely with Goderichpeople while application was being made for Wintario money. "I'm happy the money has been received," said Riddell. Harbor Report. BY RON GRAHAM May 18. --the E.B. Barber arrived light from Sarnia for salt. May 18 the E.B. Barber cleared harbor for Parry' Sound with salt. May 20 the Algorail arrived light from Bay City for salt. May 20 the Algorail cleared harbor for Parry Sound with salt. May 23 the Algorail arrived light from Sarnia for salt. May 24 the Algorail cleared harbor for Parry Sound with salt. C buy boring machine oderich Public ommission decided machine to enable ork crews to; work ved road surfaces gging up -the paved he machine, aptly boring machine, e PUC about $4,200 be pressed into most immediately :ommission begins he Bayfield Road The machine is powered by an air compressor and has been used by the commission. in the past. Some work was done on water lines and since the PUC didn't want to disrupt traffic by tearing up pavement, the machine was rented. In other business, the commission decided to in- vestigate the possibility of purchasing the lot adjacent to its West. Street office. The land housed Alf Hoy Motors and has been empty since fire razed the building on the lot last summer,. ' The commission hopes to -finance the deal by selling its land at 65 St. Patrick Street directly behind the utility's garage on West Street. The PUC owns that property and , uses it as a home for PUC manager Dave Rolston. Mayor Deb Shewfelt excused himself from discussion on %far • 07 irOSM f XTRA LEAN ROUND CHUCK 10' 854.. MEMADE • iDCHEESE 9 4 %. PURE MEAT LB. SICKLE WAGE $ 1 Zq FARM FRESH JUMBO 4 EGGS O7oz: FRONT QUARTER Al STEER 5 BEEF GUARANTEED TENDER 4 FREEZER - SPECIAL 106 SHOPPERS SQUARE 524-8551 WE SPECIALIZE IN CUSTOM KILLING the subject due to a possible conflict of interest. The Commission took on a lease to purchase new radio equipment for utility trucks. The contract .al pws the commission use of the new equipment for a year and if it is totally satisfied at that time the entire amount paid on the equipment will be put toward the purchase price and the commission will become sole owners of it. A conservation program set up by Ontario Hydro to promote energy saving in the province was endorsed by the commission and PUC manager Dave Rolston put in charge of administering the program. Any service club or organization wishing to hear Hydro speakers , discuss energy conservation in the province can contact Rolston to set up time anadates. STOP -BOTH DIRECTIONS FORA SCHOOL BUS Sale driving is a family affair. L. THE "TREE silop Beside Clover Farm Grocery VANASTRA 482-7870 • Box Plants Trees • Shrubs. • Fertilizer Open ! a:m, • 1y p.m. GODERj;Qj ,., 1 .14,TTAR...">'.$i,.1ttSDAY.:MAY NEWS FROM THE [IORARY amammunimmimmmue The Goderich Public Library is pleased to display the work of local artists. The Changes still can be made in list The official revision part of the Ontario electoral process began Monday, May 23rd for the June 9th general election and continues over six,days. Returning Officers for the province's 125 electoral districts have until 9 p.m. E.D.T. May 28 tq•complete changes to the lists of voters. Although May 23 was a holiday for many it was a normal revision day for returning officers. The times for revision on each of the six days are: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. E.D.T. The revising process takes care of additions, deletions .C_Orrections to_the....l.ists compiled by enumerators. Qualified voters whose names have been omitted and who wish their names added to the list of voters must appear before the Returning Officer for ^ their electoral district before the deadline. The qualifications for voters in Ontario are: 18 years old and a Canadian citizen or British subject at the time of voting and an Ontario residence for at least the 12 months preceding election day. Telephone numbers for Returning Officers are available by calling 868-1848 in Metropolitan Toronto or Directory Assistance - 411 in ail other areas. As well -at- tention is drawn to Elections Ontario advertisements which have appeared or are appearing in daily and weekly newspapers. Urban voters must have their names on a list of voters by May 28th to be allowed to vote. .Rural voters not on the list may have their names added before May 28th or have someone they know who is on the list vouch for them on polling day. theme pioneer lifg is depicted in a wide variety of art forms. On opening night, Thur - s i ay, Jun 2 from 6:30 to 8 p. so of the Goderich Art Clu . will be present and dressed. in pioneer costumes. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. These artifacts will be at the Library until Tuesday, June 21. "Underground Canada" is a new release by Barbara Smucker. Escaping from slavery on a Mississippi plantation two young girls wind a hazardous route towards freedom - Canada via the Underground Railroad. Together, Julilly and Liza face the perils of constant 3s; pursuit by slave owners,' tiredness, violent weather and the risk of . discovery. Rooted itl fact, this is a passionate and powerful. lesson in human ;courage. Atmospheric • line drawings by Tom McNeely fill this - handsome book. For all young people! The author is a Mennonite who lives and works as a librarian and author in Waterloo, Ontario. SMITH is having a FARM & GARDEN CENTRE BIG SALE on all Fruit _Tres�.O %- OFF Flowering Shrubs 1 0 �0 OFF Ornamental X1'@88le -- °� a FF Evergreens ' O OFF We need the room, so we are forced to have a sale on these trees. For Your: • Box Plants • Hanging Baskets • Patio Pots • Geraniums Tuberous Begonias • Lawn Ornaments • Garden Seeds • Garden Tools • Garden Needs We have them all!! SM1T H S FARM & GARDEN CENTRE 66 HAMILTON ST. GODERICH 524-8761 Fri. 8-8p.m..Sat. .5:30 p.m AMOY THURSDAY, MAY 26th 1977 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 A.M. SPECIALIZING IN CANADIAN & ITALIAN FOOD HOMEMADE, ENGLISH STYLE FISH & CHIPS SPECIAL PIZZA THURS. MAY 26 A MON. MAY 30 JIM'S SPECIAL COMBINATION SMALL PIZZA MEDIUM PIZZA LARGE PIZZA EXTRA LARGE PIZZA .404 •604 .804 $1.00 OFF OFF OFF OFF CP Watch for our DELI FULL COURSE MEALS FAST TAKE OUT SERVICE Jim's Restaurant & Pizzaria 68 WEST ST. GODERICH 524-2184 HOURS: MON. - THURS. 11 A.M. - 1 A.M., FRI. A SAT. 11 A.M. - 2 A.M. SUN. 12.12