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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-06-07, Page 20PAGE 2A —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, NNE 7 , 1979 Historical Society elects new slate of officers Harry Worsell of Goderich was re-elected president of the Huron County Historical Society for his third term at the general meet ng in the Hay Township Hall, Zurich last Wednesday evening May 23rd. The president of the Zurich W.I., Mrs. E. Rohner welcomed all present, and Mrs. Grace Martin acted as pianist. Annual reports were read, then the convenor of the nominating committee,. David McClure presented the slate of officers for 1979- 80, president Harry Worsell, Goderich; first vice, Joseph Hogari, Exeter, second vice, Mrs. F. Clark, Goderich and secretary -treasurer Mrs. M. Batkin, Clinton. Councillors are Mrs. Robt. Simpson, Hensall; Mrs. F. Fingland, Clinton; Mrs. H. Turner, Goderich; Mrs. W. Metcalfe, Bayfield; Mrs. Guy Emmerson, RR 5 Goderich; Mrs, H. Bolger, Brussels; Raymond Scotchmer, RR 3, Bayfield; Mrs. Gladys Wallis, Clinton; Mrs. N. Reid, Walton; Mrs. B. Kinney, RR 3, Goderich; Reg. Finkbeiner, Crediton; Keith Roulston, RR • 3 Blyth; Arthur Youngblut, Goderich; Mrs. Graham M-cNee, Dungannon; Mrs. Elmer Black, RR 6, Goderich. Chairmen of standing committees are mem- bership, Mrs. LeRoy Poth, Bayfield; finance, Mr. David McClure, Crediton; projects assistant, Mrs. Tait Clark RR 6, Goderich and Mrs. F. Clark, Goderich; constitution and by-laws, Mrs. Lillian Turner, Goderich; editorial and pubs, Mrs. T. Clark and Mrs. F. Clark, Goderich; archives and historian, Mrs. LeRoy Poth, Bayfield; public relations, Mrs. Isabel Theedom, Clinton; nomination; David McClure, Lillian Turner, Mrs. H. Bolger, Mrs. N. Reid, Mrs. F. Clark; ex - officio .members, Jack Tinney, Warden off Huron County and Mrs. Eileen Palmer, Reeve of Town of Goderich. The membership convenor reported over 100 members paid up for 1979. David McClure outlined the competitions for elementary school children at all spring and fall fairs in the county and Joe Hogan explained the Essay contests for same. Joe Smith in- troduced the guest speaker, Mr. J. Wooden, principal Exeter and District Secondary School. His topic was "elections of the past" and centered his remarks on the riding of Huron south, his home area. "He chose this subject" he said, "as it seemed a timely one." Huron County as a whole has been a part of many federal ridings since Confederation. The south part of Huron County has had 34 federal elections since 1867, or an average of one federal election every three years four months. There were eight pre - Confederation federal elections, and in addition 35 Provincial elections, plus municipalities,. school boards, PUC's and etc. Statistically, at least, elections of one kind or another dominate the life of the Ontario citizens. The average Canadian citizen seems to be more or lesscritical of elec- tions, deeming them as an unnecessary expense, Big job... • from page 1A sitting around. She deals with a lot of local sup- pliers who she says have been just great with her, especially if she needs something at the last minute. She has also learned how to make the best use of leftovers so that they don't look or taste like left overs. She feels that she must keep the quality of food up and never fall back. One "iffy" meal could put off a lot of people, she explains. Debbie enjoys cooking, especially being able to take pride in the end result. She says it is much easier to cook for a large group of people than a small group. To go home and cook for just herself is almost impossible anymore, she laughs. Debbie says when she first started her job at the club house, she couldn't have done it without the helpful advice of her house advisor, Mary Lapaine who used to run the Bedford Hotel. By sticking with her job even when things were rough and by keeping some kind of continuity in the club house by being open daily for lunches, Debbie likes to feel that she has played a part in helping the club get back on its feet financially. A good staff, good management, a lot of hard work and a board of directors that really cares, have all con- tributed to this feat, she says. Debbie says she knew from past experience that a job in the food business would not be a nine to five one. The Maitland club house is open all year round. Summer is the busiest season but last winter, ,Debbie and her staff were kept busy with Christmas parties and curling bonspiels. The Guaranteed Investment Certificates 1 0143% W.E. (TED) WILLIAMS 324.712 or 524-1e65 club house is open' seven days a week and the staff, including Debbie, can work anywhere from four to 15 hours a day. Debbie is now trying to take one day a week off. She 'says you'have to take some time off or you become drained. She says she now just,loves to go td places and be waited on by others for a change when she does have some time off. Debbie says she is enjoying Goderich now that she is living here again. She moved here with her family from Toronto in 1969.'When she raduated from G.D.C.I. 1974, she moved back oronto to attend Ryerson. So, she feels she knows both worlds --small town and city. She prefers the small town. In a small town people are genuinely .interested in you and there is more warmth, she says. She likes the small town working atmosphere at the Maitland because she knows her customers and they know her. She has also had a lot of support from her friends here which she really ap- preciates. Debbie sums up her job by saying, "I guess I just happened to come home to Goderich at the right time." and it is a common saying that our provinces are the most over -governed, over -legislated areas of the world. However, in the 19th century first half) people tended to rather enjoy elections. Mr. Wooden stated that TV had changed the image of many politicians, and changed elections into another staccato piece of show business, and candidates are sold like soap, beer, etc. Personal contact is missing. Parliamentary elec- tions were held in the first district of Huron in 1835. Capt. Robert Graham Dunlop, 'the Tory can- didate (Tiger'c h'-nth'rl defeated Reform can- didate, Col. Anthony VanEgmond. The district of Huron formed in 1841 included a large area (the present counties of Huron, Perth, Bruce, plus townships of Biddulph and McGillivrayZr Goderich was the District seat. Mr. Wooden quoted from Stephen Leacock's 'Sketches of a Little. Town' (Mariposa). Around 1874 a vote for the right party was worth eight dollars, a jug, etc. At one time voting was done in a public meeting and everyone knew your vote. After the secret ballot was used, men hung around the polls K of C councils meet at the Falls by Rene Brochu Niagara Falls was the meeting place for some 179 Councils of the Knights of Columbus when they discussed policy and dealt with resolutions and reports from the Ontario state board officials and gave results of state council projects. ' Delegates for the Father Stephen Ekert Council of Seaforth were Grand Knight Seamus Doherty and Past Grand Knight, Phil. Durand, while delegates for the Goderich Council were Grand Knight Gaetan Jacques and Joe Stokes. Delegates representing the Stratford Council were Grand Knight Andy Kelly and Ed Murray. District 31, which takes in all three councils, was represented by District Deputy Pat Osborn of Goderich. Both resolutions presented by the district were accepted and will be acted upon by the state board. One dealt with objection to the legislation planned to legalize sale of marijuana, and the other regarded state. council financial con- tinued support of the Alliance For Life Organization. Awards were presented for various categories of participation and Father Stephen Ekert Council had a tremendously successful year, placing third in the council award area in the membership numbers category which included some 54 coun- cils. A plaque was presented to Grand Knight Doherty by the State Advocate, Al Dewitte. The credit for this award is shared by Grand Knight Doherty with his chairmen and directors and council executive as well as all the membership. District 31 was fortunate in not so the "charities car draw," as the Buick Le Sabre was won by George Elliot of Oshawa, and the Chrysler Newport was won by Mr. G. Grandoni of Niagara Falls. Winning the Ford LTD was Bill Daub of RR 2, Trenton, and the AMC Concord DL went to Bob Gauthier of Harnmer, Ontario. Allison Bain is a grade 11 student at G.D.C.I. She enjoys playing the piano and in her spare time plays tennis and lacrosse. For the summer Allison would like a job outdoors but is willing to accept work in other areas. For more in- formation on Allison and other students, contact• your local Canada Employment Centre at 524- 2744 in Goderich or 235-1711 in Exeter. YOUR CHOICE FILM DEVELOPING LOW PRICE OR.... n 1 ALL 12 EXP. t/COLOR NEG.FILMS DEVELOPED FOR $ & PRINTED O — 99 0tl ALL 20 EXP. Intl NEG.FILMS DEVELOPED FOR $599 & PR/NTED Ail MM REPLACEMENT FILM O'1 ALL 12 EXP. '0 /COLOR NEG.FILMS DEVELOPED & PRINTED 499A REPLACEMENT FILM,„ O* ALL 20 EXP. AA* NEG.FILMS DEVELOPED& PRINTED $ 99 iv A REPLACEMENT FLIM VMS, master charge MICK P' OPEN ALL DAY WEDNESDAY I(Irm(Icv 14 SHOPPERS SQUARE anameatesed S24-7241 T a using threatening words trying to influence the people to vote for their party, and many a fist fight resulted. Mr. Wooden recalled to mind many noted leaders since voting became a practice., south. Thomas Greenway (later 1 premier of Alberta) ; Thomas McMillan; Andrew Y. McLean; Senator William Golding; Jimmie Gardiner, Seaforth; Nelson Trewartha, Clinton; Thos. Pryde, Exeter, Elston- -Card-iff, Walton. He pointed out that the Liber'aIls and Con- servativps had about a 50- 50 ratio over a period of 125 year in Huron. Today we have Robert McKinley, M.P. and Jack Riddell, MPP. Dwayne Martin and his Mother - with piano and guitar, and Mrs. Effie Yeo thanked the Zurich ladies for hos.tjng the meeting. There was a special display of photo copies of election posters of former political campaigns. A splendid display of an - interest of the meeting. BEST 1 RECORDS MUIC 40 ONTARIO STREET --STRATFORD GREAT ANNUAL � J J 11 IIII s: • `J • AY CASHWAY'S THE STORE 3 DAYS ONLY! THURSDAY JUNE7 FRIDAY JUNE 8 SATURDAY JUNE9 AT OUR GODERICH YARD ONLY! A BIG TOP WAREHOUSE CARPET SALE! 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