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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-05-11, Page 39GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 197s-PAdg 17A Liberals claim credit for lower premiums Liberals from across the riding off Huron Middlesex were in Exeter recently to attend the annual dinner meeting of the riding association. Sean Conway MPP for Renfrew North who ad- dressed the meeting recalled that the matter of health care and health care financing had been at the forefront of Legislative debates during recent weeks and said that the Liberal Party had con- tinued to oppose the gover- nment on the OHIP increases, announced by the treasurer on March 7. Dr. Smith, the Liberal Leader, he said, had argued that the 37.5 percent increase was unacceptable because it represents the most unfair and regressive form of taxation in the Province today. It was because of con- tinuing efforts on the part of the Liberal opposition to find a more fair way of raising revenues for health care system that the matter was referred to the social development committee with! the result that the govern- ment was forced to back - down and withdraw the Treasurer's proposed in- crease. Mr. Conway, who is health critic for the Liberal Party, considered this matter one of the most significant gains in recent years. The Treasurer was challenged and sub- sequently forced to accept the Liberal position that massive premium increases are simply unacceptable, he said. Referring to government inaction concerning agriculture, Mr. Conway said that the spring session of the Legislature has brought little in the }way of new initiative from the Ontario Government in agricultural policy. While - both the Throne Speech and the Budget Address outlined many major new directions in other fields, the Davis Government seems to have largely forgotten the most important area off agricultural development he said and added "we in the Liberal party have noted this lack of emphasis by the Government and we consider it to be a major deficiency at Queen's Park today." In this connection 'he said that Huron Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell, represents"one of the strongest voices for agriculture in the Legislature." He has been a forceful proponent for the farm community in my time at Queen's Park and his very constructive and vigorous style has led to many sub- stantial improvements in the farm community. Increasingly, he has demonstrated a capacity and a willingness to meet other major issues head-on and at a time when more and more Politicians are unable or unwilling to stand up and be counted."I think it important for all of us to stand behind Shelter wants drainage moved to the north John ,Shelter attended the regular meeting of the West Wawanosh Council on Tuesday evening, May 2 to ask council to have the Murray Drainage Works, crossing his property, moved to the north of its present location on Lot 18, Concession 9. Council passed a motion giving its approval of the request. Council also passed a motion accepting the contract price . of $4,400 of Don Nicholson (Robert Nicholson Construction Company Limited) to clean out the Murray Drain Works, subject to a reduction or con- sideration for the work of moving the ditch on the Shelter property, to be paid for by John Shelter. The Reid -Municipal Drain was discussed. The Drainage Superintendent will contact the owners before the next council meeting to consider a suitable course to follow in undertaking the repair and cleanout of the drain. Building permits were issued to A. Helm (garage), R. Brindley. (barn), R. Noble (mobile home), J. S. Strickland (addition to house), W. Todd (addition to barn), D. McCauley (two houses), C. Stewart (house), S. Park (mobile home), D. Burkhart (garage), R. Alton (addition and alteration to. house), and R. Hanna (mobile home). On the advice of the building inspector, council directed the clerk to ad- vertise in two papers regarding the building by-law and that it is an offence to commence any construction in the township before ob- taining a building permit. J. D. Durnin reported to council on his progress with dog • count. The clerk was directed to order a furfher 50 dog tags. The clerk was also directed to order four table top polling booths for use at municipal elections. A motion was passed stating that West Wawanosh Township concurs with the resolution of the Township of Turnberry in connection with the choice of literary study. material being selected for Huron County schools by the" Huron County Board, of Education. A motion was passed by council that Pollard Brothers' price of $96.50 per flake ton equivalent for liquid calcium chloride be accepted, subject to the approval by the Ministry of. Transportation and Communications. Road accounts and general accounts were ordered paid. The Auditor's Financial Report for 1977 and the 1978 budget for the township were discussed briefly. Council reconvened on Wednesday, May 3 to adopt a budget and set the mill rates for 1978. ack checks ydro rumor -Rumour's about - the, possibility of a, hydro generating station being built somewhere on the shores of Lake Huron between Goderich and Grand Bend are still causing concern. Jack Riddell, M.P.P. for Huron -Middlesex, told the Expositor he is still receiving many letters from con- stituents in his riding asking about the possibility of a second hydro .generating plant being built here. Ontario Hydro has - com- mented on the-4enerating pjant neither ruling out nor confirming that one will be built in Huron. Mr. Riddell said, "It is my opinion that expansion programs of Ontario Hydro will come under considerable scrutiny with public input and environmental assessments done before any such program will be im- plemented. Ontario Hydro has been severely criticized for its tactics in the past and I firmly believe that public opinion will be much more the determing factor in future Hydro plans." Mr. Riddell also forwarded letters from Dennis Tirnbrell, minister of Energy, Mines and Resources and from Robert Taylor, chairman of Ontario Hydro. Mr." Taylor wrote, "The rumoured possibility of a future generating station site in the Goderich area recurs "1st ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL" FREEBAIRN HOMES 565-2487 SP's Additions-Rennve titins BAYFIELD J Washer & Dryer or stole & Fridge with one of our homes or a home built to your plans. Design service & Estimates with any renovation or new home. 3 bedroom side -split with fireplace. Finished rec. room. Large lot near lake. "838,000" t Brand new 3 �r� bedroom home with stone SQ fireplace. Buy now before completion and save !!!. NUOAC wr WARRANTY ALL.POINTS REALTY .SERVICES, INC. Call Ron samwoys Buildor's Representatives HAYFIELD CLINTON GODERICH 565 2101 4$2.1473, 5'24-6656 on . a, 1a41. -t1nr-'basis; without, believe me, any help from us. Nor is Goderich by any means the only location in the province where such rumours pop up." He said, "The Huron shoreline does have potential for development and at some time in the future, if planning is to be meaningful, it will have to come under scrutiny. It may well be that when such detailed studies are un- dertaken, other priorities of the community may eliminate the area from consideration, but of course, that is not necessarily so." In concluding his letter to Mr. Riddell, - the hydro chairman added, "Although our site selection studies will continue both inhouse and with public participation, please be assured that final site selection cannot and will not be made in Southwestern Ontario until after the Royal Commission on Electric Power Planning has sub- mitted its report to the government, and even then `the • requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act will have to be complied with.' NDP are enthusiastic in Riding The executive of the Huron - Middlesex N.D.P. met in Huron Park on May 3 to start an organizing campaign in the area. Stuart Craine, president of the area N.D.P., summed up the discus§ion by noting the enthusiasm of the new executive and promising to initiate new programs. "The people of this area are tired of the two old parties. We're confident that when we carry the message of the New Democratic Party into the communities of Huron - Middlesex, we'll be warmly received." It was decided to im- mediately start fund-raising and membership campaigns, and organize for the next election.. Dennis. Young, the N.D.P. regional organizer for Hamilton, attended the meeting. Jack for his courageous and independent approaches," he said, Ian McAllister off Zurich who was retained as president was chairman for the program which included musical numbers by Brenda Creces and Danny Overhold of Hay Township. Mayor Bruce, Shaw of Exeter, Warden Gerry Ginn of Huron and Warden Aubrey McCallum of Middlesex (CID brought greetings and em- phasized the helpful job that Mr. Riddell was doing. The meeting greeted and congratulated Graham Craig of Walton who recently was named Liberal Candidate in the federal riding of Huron Bruce, The report of a nominating committee presented by E.B. Menzies, QC, Clinton was adopted. The incoming executive includes: past president, Morgan Smith, Bayfield; president, Ian McAllister, Zurich; executive vice president, Jean Adams, Goderich; secretary, Howard Aitken, Goderich; treasurer, Emile Hendrick, Exeter; vice presidents, Bernard Benn, Lucan, Ken Duncan, Usborne, Jos. Hogan, Exeter, E.B. Menzies, Clinton, Muriel Murphy, Goderich, Peter McKickan, East Williams, Geo, Walker, Adelaide. GUARANTEED INVEgMENT CERTIFICATE Rates up to 93/4 % available COQ (;. pill PT (}WTiOf()�� FINANCIAL AND MANAGMENT CONSULTANTS 58 ELGIN AVE. EAST P.O. BOX 52 GODERICH 524-4211 What's your opinion of your hometown paper? Reviewing the content of The Goderich Signal -Star is an ongoing process, one which is necessary if you are to receive the best pos ible community newspaper in this area. It is absolutely essential that the Signal -Star staff knows your opinion. At the present time, an intensive readership survey is underway in the community conducted in a professional manner by telephone. You may already have been contac- ted, or you may be called soon. Whether you have been called or not, the staff of Signal -Star would be appreciative if you would complete this mini -survey and return it to: Shirley J. Keller, Editor, The Goderich Signal -Star, Box 220, Industrial Park, Goderich, N7A 4B6. Thanks for your help. The. News: 1. How would you rate coverage of local news events? very good_ good fair. 2. Would you like to see more coverage given to: Goderich Town Council, municipal news Colborne Township Goderich Township Ashfield Township West Wawanosh Township Auburn Dungannon Kingsbridge County govei iment School board and education Police work Court news Politics Hospitals and Health Farm Business and Industry Conservation poor Yes No The Sports: 1. How would you rate coverage of the district sports events? very good_ good fair poor 2. Keeping in mind that the Signal -Star is a community newspaper, what else would you like to read about in the sports section? 3. Name favorite participation sport your 4. Name favorite spectator sport your What is Missing? 1. Would you enjoy? Yes No a horoscope column a crossword puzzle a cooking column Bill Smiley's Sugar and Spice More on cultural activities (Music, Art, Theatre, Books etc)? a do-it-yourself corner a garden column 2. Would you like to see more features on? (check no more than three) sports people fashion farm foods artists theatre education Health kids municipal figures church- community affairs 3. If you could add anthing to the Signal -Star, what would it be? 4. If you could take anything out of the Signal -Star, what would it be? In General: 1. How often do you read The Goderich Signal -Star? every week every other week once a month 2. What do you turn to first? 3. Can you always find it easily? Yes No Sometimes 4. Do you believe what you read in The Signal -Star? Yes No Sometimes The Editorial Page 1. Do you read? Regularly Sometimes Never Editorials Dear Readers Looking Back Dear Editor Provincial Points Canada in Seven Worldweek 2. Have you utilized the Letters to the Editor space to express your opinion on matters.of concern to you in the last year? Yes No 3. Do you like the editorial page picture? Always Sometimes Never People in Particular: 1. Do you read? Regularly Sometimes Never Weddings Bridge scores Church news Club news Theatre news 2. What feature stories you have read recently in the Signal -Star did you enjoy most? 3. Does anyone in your family enjoy Captain Comet's page? Yes •No How many? What ages are they? The Columns: 1. Do you read the columns written by the following? Regularly Sometimes Never Dave Sykes Jeff Seddon Joanne Walters Martha Rathburn 2. Do you read? Civic Corner Denim One Foot in the Furrow The Minister's Study Jack's Jottings Record Review Regularly Sometimes Never Business and Industry 1. How do you rate the coverage of Goderich and area businesses? very good good fair poor Why? 2. What business oriented columns would be of interest to you; • THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUESTED ONLY FOR VERIFICATION PURPOSES: NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER AGE l •