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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-07-14, Page 18• FACgE 18.--;GODERICH SIGNALSTA,R, THURSDAY, JUt..Y 19; 1977 ' Colborne folk help Goderich celebrate Goderich celebrations are over and a good number of Colborne Township residents took part and attended many functions during the Celebration Days. Climaxing them all was -the Mammoth. Sesquicentennial Parade on Saturday, when several Colborne Townshipfolk were seen either on floats, on machinery, with horses either :riding or with–,teams, on tractors pulling floats or in some way participating. Did you notice or know Constable James Reaburn, Surrey, B.C. was one of the RCMP leading the Parade and former Colborne Twp. boys, Chief Superintendent Hugh A. Feagan and Corporal Bryan J. Feagan, Ottawa were two more of the local men ie,the RCMP party Helen Fulford a former resident of Colborne and member of Tiger, Dunlop Institute and who .las been a resident, of Maitland Manor for some time, was chosen by popular vote. at the manor to be the Lady of the Manor and was seen in the Antique Car, which was their float, near the first of the parade.. The Tiger Dunlop Won7en's Institute hada float showing several ladies quilting while others sat around in the old fashioned living room chatting and listening to the gramaphone of yesteryear playing several tunes. Another Institute member, Miss Lily Blanshard, Goderich, had the honor of being chosen by the Octogenarian Club as one of the "Ladies In Waiting' and was I seen with two other chosen ladies in a convertible near the first of the parade. Several Colborne folk were Dear Editor........" • frim, gage 1 like to have two complete copies of July 1st Jubilee - Edition of the Goderich Signal -Star Souvenir Edition - "Jubilee 3 1927-1977 Sesquicentennial Edition". We purchased a copy while in Goderich for the holiday - but would like to have copies to mail to other relatives who were born in Goderich. My husband was born in Goderich 1900, son of John Morris who owned and operated a saw mill, that was burned down (dates I'm not Colborne • from page 17 instructed to apply. Approval was granted to the purchase • of 20 batting helmets for the Colborne Township ball players. Other business discussed was Art Dawson's request for severance of Pt Lt 7 Con 8 WD; Walnut, Elm and Pine Streets at the Proctor Sub- division; a Municipal Drain at the Proctor Subdivision; the Kernighan Municipal Drain: Special council meetings were -held on June 22 and June '30 to consider and confirm Council's decision about a large , number of written objections to the Colborne Township Secondary Plan. Gary Davidson, Huron County Planner was in at- tendance. On June 28 a special council meeting was held.to interview four applicants for the position of Township Road S-uperintendent. John Clark, present grader operator was appointed for 'the position with salary to be negotiated. It was suggested that two members' of Council be contacted by the road superintendent for decision making between Council meetings. Reeve McNeil informed Council that Colborne' Township Cemetery Memorial Service would be July 31, 1977 at 2:30 p.m. Building permits approved were for: M.J. Moore, a cottage on Pt Lt 13 MC Sub Lt 2; a boathouse, deck and change room, for G.A. Young at Bogie's Beach, Pt Lt 10 BFC; a resident house for Ray Mitchell on S1/2 Lt 5 Con 6 ED; an implement shed for Earl Sherwood, Lt 7 Con 7 ED was approved subject to the Huron County Road Department's approval. sure of), came to Sarnia and worked on the railroad the rest of his life. We now own and enjoy a summer, -cottage at Huron Sands. The beautiful sunset is something "God" created for no other place inthe world but for Goderich. Will ap- preciate two copies. Sincerely, Mrs. Lloyd D. Morris, • 1470 Windemere Cr., •Sarnia, Ont. N7S 3M2 OPEN LITTER Dear Mac Campbell, When I left Charlevoix on Thursday morning, I felt I was going to Goderich to provide a service to the city in the name of public relations. Somehow, -the roles got reversed. My officers, men and I were welcomed warmly and treated royally throughout our all too short visit. Never in 18 years of Coast Guard service have I visited a port in.which the people were as friendly and generous a"s in Goderich. I thank you sin- cerely for making us a part of Jubilee "3". By the way, 2010 people toured SUNDEW during our visit. . Sincerely; J.V. O'Neill Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Editor's Note: Sundew aids navigation in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in summer and serves as an ice breaker in winter, It has a crew of 46. It was here as a salute to Goderich for Mariners Day. on the platform at the saluting base. SOCIAL NEWS Tom Anderson of North Bay visited his sister Mrs. Worthy Fowler and Mr. Fowler and took in the celebrations at Goderich. Guests with Mr. and Mrs. Erie Reaburn and son Earl at home over the week end were sons Constable James Reaburn of Surrey, P.C., Steven of London and daughters Maureen on staff at Vancouver General Hospital, and Janice and a friend from Hamilton and Port Albert The people of Port Albert and area would like to congratulate the people of Goderich.and their council for the marvellous week of en- tertainment that was put on. It was also a week of education for those in- terested. The Goderich Police and the OPP should be com- mended for the excellent job on traffic and crowd control'. There were so many people visiting around - Port Albert for the past week and weekend that it would be hard to name them all. Many came especially for the Goderi''h celebration. c:HRIST CHURCH NEWS Morning service was at 11:30 and in the afternoon the annual Memorial Service was held at the Church cemetery. People attended -from Corruna, Sarnia, Toronto, Brantford, London, Burford, Haileybury and most local towns. BASEBALL The Port Albert ball fans would -like to thank the Ash- field Township council for sending the grader .down to fix the local ball diamond. They also got the grass cut and are getting it in good shape now. The Port Albert Pirettes had a game on Monday -- evening and defeated the Brookside team. The next game is on Wednesday, July 13 against Dungannon at 7, "dn Port. Albert. Dear Readers..... • I,,.n, 1•,,,r mounting a public service radio and billboard campaign throughout the province to get the message to drivers -that they should keep their concentration on their driving every second. The theme - being used is "When you drive ... stay alert to stay alive". Mr. Snow expressed the hope that the campaign will help cut the accident statistics brought about by the suspected driver prooccupation. Oh yes, and the radio messages will also act as reminder to Ontario drivers that seat belts do save lives. Incidentally, according to a study made by the Ministry, seat belts are saving the public money, too. Research findings indicate YARD GUARD YARD GUARD FEATURES • Insects that are attracted by light (moths, mosquitos, etc./ are electrocuted and fall to the ground O. Dead insects are natural food for birds • Light is harmless to' hurrahs and pits • Operates 24 hours a day for maximum effectiveness i Subtle yard lighting -it supplied for patio or pool areas SERVICE DOMINION MRNY4A JO VICTORIA $T.' NORTH GODERICH '.I2141.1 that last year, there were over. 200 fewer vehicles - related deaths and 12,000 fewer injuries during the first full year of the manatory seat belt legislation. During, the same period, fewer people were hospitalized as .a result of - driving accidents•–,As ac- cident injuries came down 14 per cent, the cost of traffic accident treatment came down accordingly. + + + There's really many good, solid reasons for taking driving. more seriously, yet I wonder if_ there really is a satisfactory cure for preoccupation; Today's cars require very little effort from the., driver ... simply pot the car in gear and go. There's no shifting, no clutching, no 'wrestling -with the steering wheel, no pumping Of the brakes, not even any straight -back prickly seats, to keep you" alert. Instead, the driver slips into sofa -like luxury and drives along. There's the radio to provide a soothing background, the 'hum of a trouble-free (touch wood) engine. Any wonder the driver's mind tends to drift away from the road and onto other things. People in this age of hustle and bustle are rushed most of the time, too. Everybody's travelling at get clip it is difficult to t one*s mind shut off from the hub -bub of living and turned on to the task of driving. But perhaps if drivers know that pre'o'ccupation is dangerous when behind 'the wheel ofa car, much can be done tcrstop it. Let's hope so. And for local drivers who pull over to the curb when they see me corning toward them-, I'r,, determined to keep my mind on my driving." Maybe now that Jubilee , T 'roe is over and life returns to something like normal, the streets of Goderich will be a little safer for everybody: relatives Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gale otElora. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Buchanan's family were home for the weekend, to enjoy the Goderich celebrations and `also to observe their parents' . 42nd. wedding , anniversary :.on 1 ridgy evening, July 8. The Rev. Robert Bisset, Mrs. Bisset and family of Forest have been enjoying" summer vacation at their' summer cottage at Saltford Heights. Mr. Bisset was the guest minister at Knox Presbyterian Church Service Sunday, July 3rd. The Rev. Peter Walter and Mrs. Walter. of Hamilton' visited the former's sister Mrs. Jean_ Clements of Saltford Heights last week and enjoyed the Goderich celebrations. On Sunday July 10th. Mr. Walter was guest minister at Knox Presbyterian church service. -H Leaders There will be a 25th Anniversary Banquet and Reunion for all 4-H Leaders during the past 25 years, at the Blyth Arena on Saturday July 23. This will commence with a roast beef dinner at noon when all 4-H Leaders and their wives or husbands are invited t� attend. At the dinner the special speaker will be Bob Carbert, General Manager of the Ontario Agriculture Museum at Milton. In the evening there will be °a dance at the Blyth Arena sponsored by the Family Day Out 4-H Youth Council. Any 4-H leader who is in- terested and able to attend should contact Bob McNeil. (524.8009) or John Clark (52.4- 2569) 4s soon as possible. BARBECUE Keep the date of Wed- nesday July 27 in mind for the pork barbecue at Benmiller United Church. Tickets can be obtained from Leonard Fisher (529-8039) or Beulah Long (524-6468). ' ochals John Martyn of New Brunswick was a recent visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Doug Martyn and Mr. and Mrs. Evan MacLean, His mother, Mrs. Isobelle Martyn returned home with him to have a holiday in New Brunswick. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Simpson are the Davies family of Calgary. Betty Anne and children will spend six weeks with _her parents while Rob's takes a course in Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hef- fernan of London spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. D.A. MacLennon who will be celebrating their 50th - wed- ding anniversary later this month. Mrs. Finlay MacDonald has been visiting in Detroit with her sister and other relatives there. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Finlayson were Mr, and Mrs. Rod Finlayson and -- twin daughters of Sarnia, Mr. Ian Finlayson and Mr. and Mrs. Duncan t'inlayson of Toronto. olmesvi new by Blanche Deeves A reminder. The ,Goderich Township Recreation Pot Luck Barbecue, is today, Thursday July 14" Bring your own dishes all that is supplied is the barbecue and_it will be lit by ,6 pm for everyone's use. Should it rain, it will be held the following week. Areminder. Those selling tickots on the qui, stere to 'm Wo en's Instltiute wi,s brine in your tickets by hast everyone; who h Thursday -the day, - of ` the make their two`" days, picnic. Goderich Arena: Fair.j ?hea Potter came,inthlyd Jubilee Days such a'su � in the spelling bee held in the with their crafts and arena at Goderich during sale. xr Jubilee 3. Jubilee 3, is over in Mr. ° and• Mrs Wil Goderich, it sure was a credit Norman, :`Doug and Pat` to those in _ charge Kitchener „to,,,, uto,, help parade was long but just Norman:.,,move: to hel great, everyone seem to be home" . enjoying it young and old, along with everything else Mr. and Don Du that went on. family spentMrs: the weeke The Goderich-...Township, ,"Shelter et be lack Riddell, M.P.P.'for Huron -Middlesex (left) presented a plaque to Goderich may Deb Shewfelt from the province of Ontario congratulating the town on its 150th birthda (staff photo) BY THE PIECE IMINUTBUTTER . $ 1 . 3 9 DEL MONTE FANCY TOMATO JU ICE 48 ,FL. OZ. 6 9 4 GOLD SEAL- 61OZ. TIN CHUNK LIGHT TUNA 6 9 DEVON -- RINDLESS MAPLE LEAF. JAFFA FINEST 14 FL. OZ... GRAPEFRUIT SEGMENTS CHEESE ZIP DOG FOODimmulainanikami ., . a i . 0. — SUNSHINE II .. ,...PINK..__ 12 OZ. LEMONADE OR 'TIN WHITE $ HAR DEE 111 5 LB. BAG FRENCHFRIES i09 J Mfl CUTT Limited RED 8 WHITE FOODMASTER, - 91 VICTORIA ST. 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