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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-07-21, Page 4P 1G1: t•--GQI)1•;R1(H SI iNAL-STAR,,THURSDAY, JULY':210977 ~' Interesting vote Interesting. There's no other word to describe the recorded vote which was taken in the town council chambers last Wed- nesday evening, Interesting. The motion, moved by Councillor Elsa Haydon and seconded by Councillor Don Wheeler read as follows: "that the Town of Goderich undertake a comprehensive study of the complete airport complex assessing the financial, " management, .social,. and ,eaa,Y?ronmental..aspects'as they.. relate 'to a possible expansion of the facilities and operations (at Sky Harbor); that the study be conducted by an in- dependent professional consulting firm, subject to terms of reference to be prepared by council with assistance from the Huron County Planning Department and the airport committee; and that this study be done on completion of the engineering study by Transport Canada." The recorded vote showed Councillors Haydon and Wheeler as well as Mayor Deb Shewfelt in favor. Voting against the study were Reeve Bill Clifford, Deputy -reeve Eileen Palmer, Councillor Stan Profit, Councillor Bob Allen, Councillor Dave r. Gower and Councillor John Doherty. To be sure, it may well have been that those who voted against the study were not opposed to the study being done. There was a strong indication that if the engineering. , study to be undertaken by Transport Canada is favorable toward expansion, a study of some kind would possibly be considered then, to determine some of the answers which would have been provided through the study proposed by Haydon and Wheeler. The interesting part is that so few members of town 'council were willing at this time to support the motion as presented, which was totally contingent upon the completion of and the findings of the engineering report by Transport Canada, There's not much doubt that a thorough study of absolutely all aspects of,the airport facilities and operations from the town's viewpoint is essential. Certainly members of town council have an obligation to the ,taxpayers of Goderich to eliminate the • guess works, in this situation. Councillor Haydon has a valid argument. She insists that nobody on town council. or on the airport committee for that matter, is qualified to make decisions concerning an airport, particularly an airport .of the size and scope which appears to be envisioned by some. Councillor Haydon says it is imperative that' some expert knowledge and opinions be sought on behalf of the town ,.bef -z, e taxpayers- here 'are– drawn -,..any deeper into,this venture. This newspaper said at the outset of the - town's decision to buy the airport that such a facility is badly needed for the continued growth and prosperity of Goderich, and indeed Huron County. That belief has not altered. What's more, the involvement of Dominion Road Machinery Company Ltd. with the Goderich airport need not be considered a major stumbling block. There's no disputing the fact that DRMCO needs the airport or that the town needs DRMCO. There's nothing sinister about DRMCO'sAdemonstrated interest in the airport, nor ls1 there anything wrong with the council's eagernis to work towards satisfying some of the need of DRMCO where the airport is concerned DRMCO has always been a good cor- porate citizen in the town of Goderich. It behooves town council therefore, to not only strive for the ongoing provision of jobs and paychecks for Goderich' and area people who may now and in the future be employed by DRMCO, but to as well leave no stone unturned toward the protection of the municipal interests of the men and women who work at DRMCO but also live, play and pay taxes in town. Two heads are better than one. It goes without saying that DRMCO has in- vestigated its involvement in the airport from every angle as it pertains to that business. At the same time it is theduty of town council to complete its own municipal study with the taxpayers in mind. Surely then with the interests of both parties laid bare, amicable) sound and reasonable planning could begin. = SJK Grin and bare it Thousands of residents have_. been at- tempting to seek relief from the current heat wave that . stretches through -Canada, and- the United States with tall cool drinks or visits to air conditioned bars, swimming pools and beaches. - Weathermen were predicting that the hot spell would end by Friday and hopefully there is a vein of truth in the prognostication. But along the way it has' been miserably hot, hot, hot. In fact yesterday was the day that had potential to be the hottest day of the year and perhaps even break some old records. Don't complain. Just think back six months ago when the temperature was a cool -29 Celsius. That's right. On January 18 the thermometer dipped to -29 c or -20 F and there was plenty of complaining then, too. The recorded temperatures at the weather station at Sky Harbour Airport Thanks Jim It was the first time in almost 21 years that Jim Britnell didn't read, the Huron County road committee's report in a county council session. At Monday's meeting, county administrator Bill Hanly presented the reportto, county council .while Jim Britnell sat in the wings. Part of that report, of course, was the recommendation tohire a new county engineer to replace Britnell who leaves the county's employ next month for another position. The replacement for Britnell, Robert Alexander Dempsey of Stratford is a mere 28 years old, but oddly enough he is exactly the same age as Britnell was when he came to- the county more than two decades ago. I e haps that is a favorable omen, for certainly Jim Britnell has been an asset to Huron County throughout his tenure here., Dempsey was the first to admit that he has big boots to fill„ coming after Britnell, have not been as severe as most points inland and the mercury barely reached a high of approximately 89 degrees there, However a,spokesman at the weather office said it was likely as much as five figures warmer in the town of Goderich. Although temperatures may not quite reach such high points' the " humidex readings at the airport have been hovering around 100 and reached a high of 105 last Friday. There hasn't been much relief in the forme of rain during July either and to date the area has received less than one-sixth of the average rainfall for the month which is 2,92 inches. Weatherman agree that it is one of the hottest and dryest months of July that we have enjoyed for a few years. The only way to beat the heat is to grin and bare it. - DJS In a conversation with Britnell recently, it was evident the man leaves the county job with some 'degree of reluctance, as perhaps anyone would who has so ef- ficiently handled an important position for such a long period of time. It was obvious to anyone who knew Britnell and his association with Huron County that he did his job well, showing remarkable flair for maintaining excellent relations with the public as well as the people for whom and with whom he worked. As a professional engineer, he was trusted and admired; as an employee he was faithful and devoted; and as a man he, was friendly and obliging. Now Jim Britnell is ready for a new challenge, and the County of Huron bids him farewell and the best of luck in whatever he chooses to do. Thanks, Jim, for 21 good years. - SJK A tEhc gobtricij SIGNAL -STAFF —0 — The County Town Newspaper of Huron Founded In lata and 'published es ery Thursday at t,,atrrich tlnfario Stembr, .,1 1h. ('W' A and (IN\A. Advertising rates on request. Subscriptions pas able In ad, an. U.• • In ('anada. 115.:.11 to U.S.A.. lvn.an to all other countries, single copies . i 1r111. advertising rates available on request. Please ask for Rate' t and No 7 effectisr II 1 r 1978. Srcnnd class'mait Registration Number Olt, :',dsertising is aoceptrrl an 1h4; ,,o, dation that, in the event of typographical error. Ihr advertising cp:rrr occupied by the "'— erroneous Item. together with reasonable allowance for signature, will not he charged for but the balance of the Advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. In the even' of a typographical error advertising goods or services at a wrong,price. goods or service may not be sold. Advertising's merely an offer tosell, and may he wilhdrawii at any time. The Signal•Slar G not responsible for the lossbr dtimage of unsolicited manuscripts or photos. Business and Editorial Office TELEPHONE 524-1331 area code 519 Published by Signal -Star Publishing Ltd, ROBERT G. SHRIER — president and publisher SHIRLEY J. KELLER — editor EDWARD J. BYRSKI -- advertising manager Maii'ing Add'I iEl. i P.O. BOX 220, Goderich Second class mall registration number --0716 ^ar Sesquicentennial crowds from the air i l' 'N H I I;1.1 •:1). KELLER A high school reunion is a 'niarvellousthing. It can bean exhilerating experience if you have done fairly well for yourself,. if you are a well- preserved' speciman of humanity and if you are in the right frame of mind. Or it can be a downright frustrating time if you realize you have aged 'too fast, have lost touch with today's world and are having difficulty to see the bright side of living.. I've been to a few high school class reunions. My Grade 1:' and 13 class from South Huron District High School got together about' 10 years after we graduated and again two years later. Both were fun times because it really.was great to see school chums with whom there seems. to be a lasting bond. DEAR READERS it's time for another get- together, I'd say. But I _ do recall the frustrations. I had • married,.. young 'and 10 years after graduation I was a mother and housewife, at that time mature and confident, she • Was a real knockout. She was married to a successful young man who was 'able'Ato grant her every. wish. .. . and I remember the inadvertent envy that swelled up in hie at tied to the kids and the yjt ,,.,,.the sight of her. chem I remember feeling Yes, school reunions are trapped and about as exciting fun for some . . . and bitter as yesterday's fried eggs shocks for others. when 1 was confronted with a couple of school mates who had remained single, taken good -'trying jobs and lived a life which was a round of datesi, holidays and fulfilling work assignments. Then there was the discovery that I'd aged more than some of my classmates - although admittedly not as much as some others. I recall one gal who had always been the class beauty who had ..retained every inch of her loveliness. . . only now + On Sunday, July 10 I went Over to GDCI to help gather the material necessary for the special'supplement which is included in this week's Signal -Star. Much of the time was spent simply observing 'and listening. It was obvious that some' people there were definitely buoyed up by the afternoon while 'others wanted little more than to withdraw from the whole scene. Eavesdropping on con- versations wasn't difficult and in many cases, it was like reliving some of my own experiences with school reunions. I caught the conversation between two ladies, one very young', looking, slim, and supple while the other' was overweight,'`grey and drawn looking:;. ""• "Hello," said theat"tracfiv'e one. "Aren't you .... ?" "Yes," replied the older looking lady. "Rut I can't place you." "Don't' you remember me?" the attractive one asked. "I'm . , You remember. You sat in front of me in Latin,"` "You aren't . , .. " the older looking lady replied startled. "Why you. haven't changed a bit. In fact, you look younger than when we were in school. Your hair is redder or something. You look great. The conversation we bit longer, then the y looking lady left her swinging down' the co on a cloud. As soon younger looking one gone, the older lookin took a look around h left the school. She enough of the reunion, me m h e r i}i. 'brie +++ I was talking to,a'co young people who graduated from GDCI early :Os. They exp great disappointment t many of their classmai turned up for the reunio ",It's too soon for a for those people," I to kids. "They don fe enough to come to a reu The kids agreed, hu they wouldn't have the celebration at the Iturn 1tip, -400 Really something Dear Editor: I was among the many thousands of people who attended "Jubilee 3" in my old home town last week. How fortunate that I heard about it and attended! It was really something! Although a relatively small town, Goderich 'does not have to take a hack seat from any larger centre in putting on a celebration..I have lived in many large cities and never have I seen a better - organized event. i particularly enjoyed the reunion at our high school DEAR EDITOR where I met many old classmates. Sadly, I also found that many had passed on (Class of 1925). And: can you imagine, my old French teacher. Miss Mabel Powell, was present and looking well? Vive, Miss Powell! Those citizens who arranged all this Jubilee 3 deserve a hearty vote of thanks. And keep on bragging about "The prettiest town in Canada". It_really is. Gordon R. James Windsor Wallet returned Dear Editor, .I.ast week we had the pleasure of attending the 150th birthday celebration in Goderich. To say the least it was absolutely fantastic. We would like to c9'ngratulate the +Jubilee Committee for the effort they m'ust have put into it to make it such a success. We attended the fireworks display on Friday night - just spectacular, then as we prepared to go to the parade Saturday we discovered Les had lost his wallet. He Went directly to the police station to report Wand lo and behold the wallet was returned to him. Some very kind and con- cerned citizen had found it and turned it over to the police. We would just like to say "Thank you very much" to that person, who did not give a name. we do ap- preciate your thoughtfulness. As for the parade, what can anyone say to describe it. To us -it was an opportunity of a life time and we are so very glad we didn't miss it. To the people of Goderich we say 'You can well be proud of "The Prettiest Town in Canada" where the frien- dliest people live.' Thank you again for a most enjoyable holiday week. Sincerely, Les & Lynn McArthur. 'Keswick. Good treat Dear Editor: On behalf. of 161st World War One veter would like to thank thus worked on the .jubilee 3 Htn. float. Special thanks must Archie Watt, of Jone Goderich, for his go support. He provided tr wagon., time and ni ('even to the carpets their living room to comfortable seating): his son, Warren, who decorate and who c'ro tractor on the parade ro Archie's father, Le Turn in p; 3 Yt•:Nits 1G0 • Manager Doty -returned this ,week from. St. Clair where the Goderich Engine Company placed the machinery in a pleasure boat. and Thornbury where they fitted out a tug. The em ployee "'.it:"t'i'e Works on East Street are still working on orders. A Star representative visited the cemetery on Wednesday and found caretaker Newcombe and an assistant hard. at work. The roadways and paths are LOOKING BAcK assuming a_.....clean and tidy appearance. 'and the grounds generally looked much 'im- proved. The - unsightly headstones are as bad as ever; leaning in all directions, but chairman Knox promises to introduce measures to have this andother 'defects rectified. The steamer Algonquin unloaded 1 r, cargo of, wheat art the'Godech elevator, and left. port during Friday night for Lake Superior. '.i 1'1',1125 A6,0 The members fif „the Goderich Kinsmen Club were hosts to the Goderich Kinette Club at' a beach party when the presentation of a $400 cheque was made by the I<inettes to the Kinsmen Club. to he used for equipment to the new playground being established by the Kinsmen in tlrc southwest part of town. Practically all departments are now operating at full strength at the Goderich Manufacturing Comp'any' Limited following settlement of a seven week old strike on Thursday. July 17. The workers accepted an eight- Mach took place Thu cent -an -hour increase. The night. Swings and union had asked for a 10 -cent- playground equipment an hour increase originally. dumped over,picnic and benches were also ' :i 'YEWS IRS ,1(;O ° around. No break-in• Several Goderich athletes curved at the snack ba have qualified for the all- time however, as hash Ontario Legion Track and case in the past. Go Field meet to be held in police are investigahn Waterloo on August 12. . matter. Among them are Steve and Pete Crew. sans of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Crew, 121 Nelson Street, East. A rampage of vandalism %t the t-ecreation area of Harbor Small boy ,to father: come soda pop will s dinner, arid martinis gi an appetite?"