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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-05-18, Page 15GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1978—PAGE 15• decision BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER impression of haw it is going to look. costs." If Councillors Don Wheeler and Stan Profit had had their way Monday evening at town council, the community would have gone back to Square One where the downtown beautification program proposed by the members off the Business Improvement Area (BIA) is concerned. But in a recorded vote, council voted 6-3 against the motion by Wheeler and Profit to table the matter of downtown improvement until a full cost study had been presented to council, along with a description of the proposed lighting and an "No engineering has been brought to this council except by PUC," said Wheeler. "No studies, no real costs were ever determined, we haven't been shown what the lights are like or even an artist's concept of what it is going to look like." Mayor Deb Shewfelt said Councillor Wheeler may have been absent when members of the BIA made a complete presentation to council earlier in the year. "Not a full presentation as demanded on any other project we get into," argued Wheeler. "No Mayor Shewfelt retorted that firm cost estimates cannot be presented until the project is let for tender. But Wheeler reminded Mayor Shewfelt of the questions that have been raised by PUC manager Al Lawson about the decorative lighting to be supplied by Crouse -Hinds. "I think some of these things should be resolved before we call tenders," said Wheeler, "Is the PUC right? Or is Crouse -Hinds right?" "We should proceed and see just what the costs really are," interjected Councillor Dave Gower. "If they are too high we'll make the decision qrom that point." Councillor Stan Profit charged the BIA "had gone beyond their terms of reference" in this matter. Profit said it was his opinion that the BIA funds were to be used to "complement" the work undertaken by the town in the core area. "The businessmen who are not in favor of this proposal feel the decision is irreversible," said Profit. "I don't believe that. I don't believe this council will approve this. It just doesn't make sense." Reeve Clifford spoke about the provincial money that is being made available to the Hospital lay off eight people in June Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Administrator, Jim Banks, announced Friday that eight full-time employees of the hospital will be laid off effective June 1. The layoffs affect five nurses and three nur- sing assistants, members of the Service Workers Union. Banks met with representatives of the Ontario Nurses Association „and the Service Workers Union, Friday at the hospital to discuss the situation and examineaMernatives. The Service Workersnion suggested that the hospital staff take one day off a month on a staggered basis or work one day a month free to prevent the layoff. They indicated that combined with a hiring freeze, not replacing staff on holidays, it could save the jobs. While the Service Workers Union was in favor of the proposal, it was refected by ONA and they preferred to proceed with the layoff and have the affected employees transferred to the casual labor unit. In that situation they would be called for duty when the need arises. On Friday, ONA agreed to reconsider their position on the layoff if the cost saving of the one - day -off a month proposal had the same effect as the layoff. Banks completed the cost study Tuesday and advised the unions that the savings were inadequate to prevent the layoffs. Banks claimed the layoffs would mean a savings of about $135,000 and although he originally anticipated the layoff of between 10 and 14 employees he said that cost cutting in other areas has limited the number to eight. Banks said the layoff will be critically reviewed in three months time, the same time the hospital board reviews its cost reduction methods of closing 16 beds in the west wing. The board was forced to examine cost-saving measures after a budget increase of only 3.59 percent for 1978-79, calculated into an increase of $123,000. Banks said with increased costs the board would require $350,000 to maintain the same quality of service at the hospital. The board opted for a proposal to close 16 beds in the west wing and hoped that with the layoffs the savings would be sufficient to meet the budget. The Board will examine the effect of this proposal at the end of August and if the projected savings are not adequate they will be forced to examine new alternatives. Banks indicated that a cost-effective study of the closure of the 16 beds indicated the savings were not great enough to meet the budget. At the time of decision, hospital board chairman, Mrs. Jo Berry, said the move gave the board time to evaluate other alternatives and added that the board may be forced to take drastic steps at the end of the three-month evaluation period. Smaller hospitals in the Huron County area received larger grants from the Ministry of Health which averaged approximately 4.5 percent. There is no indication that other local hospitals will be forced to close beds or lay off staff. Legion ladies makegrant to Canadian Cancer So cie t y • The regular meeting of the church parade will form at Ladies' Legion Auxiliary was the Legion on Sunday, June 4 -held-on- May 9 -with President- -at-10 :30-a m . and will -parade Mona Davis in the chair. Vera to St. Peter's Roman Catholic Chambers was initiated into Church. the auxiliary and welcomed It's worth noting at this by the members. time that the Ladies' A donation was made to the Auxiliary are not doing any Cancer Society; a 'regular catering during July or $200 donation was made to the August or on a holiday Goderich Legion Branch; and weekend. the members brought a Nominations with elections shower of gifts for the Group followed the business and Home for the Mentally results are as follows: Mona Handicapped which holds Davis - Past president; Anne Open House on May 17. Sprung -President; Sharon Branch 109 Auxiliary Scruton-first Vice-president; members will leave by bus Isobel MacDonald -second for Niagara Falls on May 27 Vice-president; Marie Le- at 7 a.m. sharp from the Blanc -treasurer; Karen Legion Hall. Draper -recording secretary; The Legion ladies' annual Eileen Beauchemin- corresponding secretary; Dorothy Clements -Sergeant -at Arms, Helena Young- assistant Sergeant at Arms; Phyllis Million -Standard Bearer; Eleanor Williams - assistant Standard Bearer; Marion Hayes -Sports Officer; Bessie Bissett and Lenore Bradley -Auditors; Grace Mugford, Laura McLarty, Ev Carroll, Esther Blackwell, Marion Hayes, Una Watson, Margaret Henderson and Edna Powell -executive. Installation of auxiliary officers and Branch 109 of- ficers will be a joint affair taking place Saturday, May 20 at 8 p.m. A dance will follow with music by Chickory. ZONE RALLY On Wednesday, May 10 a -busload of auxiliary mem- bers attended their annual Zone Rally in Kincardine. There were over 150 mem- bers present. The parade took place at 7:45 p.m. and was led by the Kincardine Scottish Band, followed by a short service at the cenotaph. The meeting was held in the beautiful new Kincardine Legion Hall. Greetings were extended from the towns, auxiliary and branch presidents and then Com- mander Peg Coombes took charge of the meeting. Reports from the 12 auxiliaries were given and the figures showed a very miction sale raises $80D for Kin BY JOANNE WALTERS One person's discards may be another person's treasures! This adage was proven accurate at the Kinsmen-Kinette auction sale Album: MUTINY UP MY SLEEVE Artist: Max Webster Label: Anthem • After a smarting, ear -twisting and head -turning first album and second album, High Class in Borrowed Shoes, ,which transcended the Canadian heavy -music norms, one would expect a brilliant third effort. _ Max Webster has gone the way of label -mates Rush. After two scintillating albums, they seem to collapse. Mike Tilka on bass has been replaced by Dave Myles, but lends a hand in production. Tom Watkinson lays down some nice keyboard work. 'Jerry McCracken is maturing on drums and Kim Mitchell's guitars and vocals clearly dominate the album, which before guitar and keyboard melded together cleanly. Most of the cuts on the album, unfortunately, fall flat. ,The excellent ballads on High Class are replaced on 1Vlutiny by what appears to be songs they would rather not have recorded. But when it comes to weird rock 'n roll licks nobody on `Canadian soil can touch 'em. Take The Party, for example. The only live cut, ap- propriately enough. It cooks to the last and, true to ''form, is hard to describe. I won't even mention the third song. Ugh! Beyond the,Moon is not a bad piece for them, and Pye bubois' lyrics, usually incomprehensible, are almost simple, and show the band's destination...BEYOND ',HEAVY METAI,,...but not this time. The second side is average heavy metal, including a .couple of slower pieces and a couple up-tempo, and one in Obetween, just like sides off thousands of other hard rock ?albums (yawwwn). a The Mitchell -Dubois team is losing it here. Watksi ison's #iaterial is improving, however, but he never was a ?writer to bark about. Max Webster is capable of setting the music business On its ear. They really are and one listen to High Class in 03orrowed Shoes will show why. Right now they are the darlings of the Toronto metal fiends and are probably quite happy there. They $houldn't be, and let them know by not buying this (album. We deserve better, held on, Saturday afternoon when, despite rainy weather, a Last minute , change of location aid few bidders, about $800 was raised for the Kinsmen Centre. Everything from a motorcycle to Guy Lombardo and Bing Crosby records were auctioned off. Articles for sale even in- cluded a kitchen sink! Adele Drennan and Paul Dockstader were co- chairmen of the joint Kin- smen-Kinette effort. The work and profit were split evenly by the two groups. The first Kinsmen-Kinette auction sale was held last October at which time the clubs earned about $750. The Kinettes bought tables for the Kinsmen Centre with their share of these profits while the Kinsmen put their share into the C'entre's building fund. The Centre cost ap- proximately $50,000 to build. It houses a workshop for about ten mentally han- dicapped adults who learn life skills such as cooking and cleaning as well as doing contract work for the Sheaffer Pen Company. The articles at the auction sale were donated by various people in town and there were also some consignment ar- ticles at the sale for the first time with the Clubs taking about 20 percent of their selling price. Darold Lamb of Goderich donated his ser- vices as auctioneer. The auction Was to have been held outside at ° the Kinsmen Centre but due to inclement weather, was moved inside to the arena which was also donated to the Clubs for the afternoon in appreciation of all the service work they have done. Mrs. Drennan says the clubs are hoping to make the auction sale a semi-annual event coinciding with spring and fall clean ups when people discard articles which may be of use or value to others. Goderich Town Council recognized the achievements of Debbie Jeffrey by presenting her with a plaque at Monday evening's council meeting. Debbie, 19 -year-old daughter of Ellen and Ed Jeffrey of Blake Street, won a gold medal In dance in Kincardine earlier this ryear, the highest award a figure skater can receive. She turned pro last fall and is now teaching skating to all age groups six days a week in BrusselsClinton, Listowel and Lucknow. Deputy reeve Eileen Palmer of the Administrative Committee (left) congratulates Debbie on behalf ott th'e town. (Photo by Joanne Walters) busy year for all the ladies. Peg Coombes was again re - Comrade Audrey . Wilson. .elected as Zone Commander Ontario Provincial Command for Cl for another two years Chairlady, was the guest and then Commander Mary speaker and after bringing Hawn, Kincardine Auxiliary greetings from Command President closed the meeting. gave an interestig and in- A delicious lunch was served formative talk. This year and then followed by a tour of Command celebrates 50 the new Legion Branch 183. years of service and awards are to be dealt with ac- cordingly to honor this. t Business Improvement Areas throughout the province at one per cent interest. "It's the concept of -doing it, not the money to do it," insisted Stan Profit. Deputy -reeve Eileen Palmer agreed. She said there had been no estimates given of the cost of the new proposed lighting post -installation. She commented it was her understanding the lights proposed by BIA were less efficient and therefore more expensive for the town to operate. "And we've had no plan yet from Crouse - Hinds," the deputy -reeve told council. She ad- vocated that the interested bodies get together to have a full discussion about the proposed lighting before anything more is done. But the vote was 6-3 against the Wheeler -Profit motion to table the subject for further study. Only Deputy -reeve Palmer joined the mover and seconder in approval. The six remaining members of council - Councillors Bob Allen, Elsa Haydon, Dave Gower and John Doherty, Reeve Bill Clifford and Mayor Deb Shewfelt - all voted against the motion. Tenders • from page 1 out prime objectives and not the efficiency of high pressure sodium which lends itself better to street illumination than decorative lighting," the letter from Einstein said. "We are not offering rt8adway lighting in our proposal, but ar- chitectural lighting to enhance the night and day appearance of your Square, and still are better in lighting levels than I.E.S. recommendations." "I move we receive and file this letter and send a letter of thanks to Mr. Einstein for his in- terest," said Deputy -reeve Eileen Palmer. "I second that motion," said Councillor Elsa Haydon, very quickly. "All in favor?" asked the mayor. The motion passed easily. The other letter was one from Miss Olive z - Miller who suffered a fall on a snow packed icy sidewalk in the area of Gardiner Dairy last ' February, and was in hospital for a month. "Be that as it may," wrote Miss Miller, "the main purpose of this letter is to implore council to provide an abundance of safety measures for the many walking people in this town, par- ticularly on sidewalks and crossings." 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