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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-01-25, Page 2PAGE 2—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1979 Tid Bits...Tid Bits... Tid Bits...Tid Bits...Tid Bits... Tid Bits... BY JOANNE BUCHANAN If you read my feature on Mary Howell, Elaine Townshend and the ALPHA Huron group a few weeks ago, you will remember that I opened the story by 'giving an account, off Mary's frustrations in not being able to° reacha pay•. telephone. Walking around the Square recently, I noticed that the new pay 'phones installed on some of the corners are much lower to the ground making it possible for people in HPSSB formulates resolution BY WILMA OKE The Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School board will seek the approval of the Ontario Separate School Trustees Association of a resolution it will put forward at the annual conference in Toronto April 4 and 5. Board vice- chairman, Ronald Marcy of Stratford, is the author. The resolution Tis "Whereas: The ministry of education is not making funds available for capital expenditures for facilities such as gymnasiums, and Whereas: The ministry has affected a major change with respect to "school -to -school tran- sportation" as follows: Commencing January 1, 1979, the pupil tran- sportation expenditure eligible for approval will: be restricted to (1) home to school transportation; .(2)- transportation of handicapped pupils to treatment facilities; and (3) school -to -school class trips where the same class is transported to and from the same school 15 or more trips during the school year. Be i,t Resolved: That the Ontario Separate School Trustees ._Association request the ministry of education' to, re -instate the regulation as it existed previously. The regulation with respect to • school -to - school transportation was expanded in recent' years to include --transportation to a facility for swimming program and to another school for the use of gymnasium facilities. Neither of these 'programs will now qualify and,.if carried out must be funded from Turn to page 3 Civic• Corner The January session of Huron County Council is scheduled for Friday, January 26, commencing at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Court House,' Goderich. wheelchairs or , people like Mary to reach the coin slots and dials without having to wait for assistance. The town is to be commended for its thoughtfulness in having these phones installed. I'm sure they are good news to the handicapped residents here. `The winner 'of $1,000 in this week's Goderich and District Community Grandstand Lottery is Donna MacLaren of Goderich: She held lucky ticket number 0489. +++ Environment Minister Len Marchand said recently that automobiles are the cause of between 60 and 70 per cent of the air pollution in major Canadian cities. Mar- chand added that exhaust fumes from cars and trucks are heavier in winter and contain more carbon monoxide. In order to keep motor vehicle emissions to a minimum during the winter months the Minister offered motorists tips on how to reduce this form of pollution and save fuel at the same time. The use of a block heater practically eliminates the twin 'problems of increased emissions and reduced fuel economy due to cold weather. Automobiles should not be left idling for long periods, especially on cold winter mornings, the Minister said. Both emissions and fuel consumption increase during idling. Motorists should en- sure that their cars are kept properly tuned. A well -tuned car emits less carbon monoxide and burns less gasoline. "Cold fuel does not mix well with air or burn efficiently and as a result cause more air pollution," Marchand said. "We've found that cold can cause the level of pollutants emitted to increase by as much as fourfold." There are more than 10 million cars and trucks in Canada. Together they emit 75 per cent of the man-made carbon monoxide as well as significant quantities of nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and other pollutants. The Minister also pointed out that tests show modern catalyst - equipped cars are getting better fuel economy and are noticeably less sensitive to cold weather than cars notequipped with the devices. • "This means,"said Marchand, "that there is no longer a measurable fuel economy penalty because of emission controls and that under Canadian winter con- ditions, vehicles with state of the art emission controls are significantly helping fuel economy while putting out less pollution." writing to ANTOR, P.O. Box 215, Commerce Court, Toronto M5L 1E8. +++ The third annual Goderich Kinsmen Club ski-a-thon for cystic fibrosis, and the ARC Industries Workshop was termed as a success by organizers. Over 60 skiers took part raising approximately $3,000 for the above causes. The Kinsmen Club would like to thank the following sponsors for their donations, time and effort in making the event a success: The Garb and Gear, Strickland Auto Ltd., Goderich Discount, Rawson's' Men's Wear, McGee Pontiac Buick, Argyle Marine, Gord's Sports, Woolworths, Baechler Kitchens and Interiors, Bill Stewart and Jim Elliott. Most of all, the Kin- smen Club would like to thank the skiers who participated to make the event a success. new lawn, but there are many things a gardener can do now to prepare for the spring garden." Fleming recommends locating all your garden tools. Because garden tools are often stored in a hurry at the end of the season, examine them' all. Some may need repair. Check lawn- mowers, shovels, clip- pers, rakes and hoes. If you finish all your preparations for spring gardening and mild weather still hasn't arrived, you have" another option --become an indopr gardener. Buy tropical plants at a neighbourhood garden centre of florist. "It may still be winter outside, but the tropical plants will make it seem like spring inside." SUTTON PARK INN +++ +++ Travellers Who, enjoy researching destinations thoroughly before departure may find a new publication useful. The Association of National Tourist Office Representatives in Canada, called ANTOR- Canada, has produced 'a- directory adirectory of its members. It lists 53 such offices in Canada, all of which are the official government tourist 'office's of their countries- ..._... All of these offices can offer considerable assistance to. individuals and to grpups who are interested . in their respective countries. . Copies of the directory may be obtained by Gardeners don't have to 'plant' thenelves indoors during •th-e– winter, says Bob Fleming, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food horticulturist. • "Obviously, winter isn't the time to plant a 1979 INGLIS APPLIANCES Are Now Arriving WATCH FOR Our 1978 APPLIANCE CLEAR -OUT SALE Cover charge - Friday 8. Saturday Nights NEXT WEED JAN. 29 - FEB. 3 ORIENTAL EXPRESS Coming Soon HOFFMEYER PLUMBING & HEATING Kingston St., Goderich 524-7861 Cover Charge THURS. to SAT. Proper dress, please. We are accepting Age of Majority Cards as only proof of age. Robin Bosworth (left) and Lynne McCallum bump and grind their way through a ten hour dance-a-thon held at G.D.C.I. on Friday.. They were just one of 72 couples who were expected to raise more than $3,000 for 'the school's three" foster children and student activities. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) Harbor Report January 1 the Algorail arrived light from Detroit for salt. January 2 the Algorail cleared harbour for Sarnia with salt. January 4 the Algorail arrived light from Sarnia for salt. • January 16 the Algorail was freed from an ice jam that trapped her in the Goderich harbour entrance for over two weeks and, once freed, cleared the channel light for Sarnia for winter layup. -In the 1978 shipping season in Goderich a total of 90 lake carriers loaded 1,486,489 tons of salt. NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF GODERICH The Town Council would be pleased to receive applications for members to serve on the ' Housing Action Committee. The Committee to be composed of 7 members and will be responsible for acquiring infor- mation on Government programs In the Town of Goderich and recommend to Council implementation of such, programs. Ap- plications will be receivivd by the under- signed on or before Friday, February 2nd, 1979 at 12:00 noon. Larry J. McCabe Clerk -Treasurer Town of Goderich 57 West.Straet Goderich, Ontario NIA 2KS •All Frames & Framing Material (Glass, Matting, etc.) Applies to all stock on hand and custom orders PASSPORTS I.D. Pictures While'you wait. Colour or Block & White BELL 8. HOWELL SLIDE PROJECTOR "SPECIAL" ONE WEEK ONLY "The Cube System" O/O A11 Models OFF HURON CAMERA CENTRE 112 The Square Goderich 524-7924 ,un< cig=" I'111)®l'; 321-91 N) OPEN: M11on. to Fri.. 111 it. m. to 9 p.m. Sid., Ill a,m. i i 6 p.m.