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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-10-12, Page 1tto 4 tor e 125 YEAR ...Al 1 HU DAY, OCTOBE 12, 1'972 N4 i�terest,relection, Judging by the turnout at the Huron Federation of Agriculture's meet -the - candidates -night held last Thur- Maybe some vacancies .on council Although Goderich Town Councillors still have a month in which to make up their minds .about seeking re=election, a number of the town fathers replied to a Signal -Star question following last Thursday's coun- cil meeting about their political intentions. Mayor ' Harry Worsell in- dicated that he will run sin for the mayor's job. Reeylul Carroll said, however, ' that he will not seek re-election . as the reeve, ,nor wt . e run for `ilie"� seat of deputy -reeve. Mr. Carroll indicated that he will be making a further statement on\his inten- tions at a later, date. Deputy -reeve Dave Gower said he did . not intend to seek his present position in the elec- tions this December but did not discuss his intentions further. Deb Shewfelt said he would be seeking the deputy -reeve's job. 'Councillors . Stan Profit and Elsa Hayden said they will•, be running for election as coup- cillors again but councillors Ed Giesbrecht, Reg Jewell, and Frank , W'alkom made no an- nouncement of their intentions. Trude�u in Huron next week "Late Wednesday morning, CKNX radio -television released the phone number to be used this Wednesday, •Oclober 18 when that station Will host Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau on a hot line show between noon and 1:00. p.m. , 4. Those wishing to speak with the• Prime Minister are asked to call the program at •357-3342. Jim Swan will be hosting the show. Mr. Trudeau , is expected to arrive by helicopter , .at the CKNX studios shortly before the program is to start and will be greeted by Liberal candidates and party workers from the local area. /e If you have a question for the Prime Minister that number is 357-3342. a sday at Central Huron Secon- dary dary School in Clinton, the people of Huron County aren't too concerned about the up- coming Federal Election. Only 60 people showed up to hear the four candidates speak on the issues of the election and answer questions from the , audience. Mason Bailey,' president of: the Huron . Federation ` of Agriculture, said that the lack of interest could be attributed to the weather which had im- proved Thursday enabling many farmers to ' finally get at silo filling or the white bean harvest. Liberal candidate : Charlie Thomas said that the Liberal Government was willing to start up the sugar beet industry in Huron County but that a processing' plant was .needed first. He said also that setting up a corn "-'"," err'a'ta ing lioardtWas a provincial matter. "The Federal Government could offer, however, cash advances to far- mers who store their own corn." He said that some organization Will council buy property on Lakeside? Among their correspondence at last week's council meeting, the town fathers received a let- ter from B.R. Robinson asking if the municipality • might not ..reconsider **chasing the Blake property in,the light of council's recent decision, to consider rezoning •lot four of Plan 34 in ;Goderich. • • Mr. --Robinson, on'behalf of his client, Mrs. Dorothy Blake, 'had .requested previously that the corporation. consider purchasing this land in order to enlarge the green belt area which the town now owns. In an earlier letter, Mr. Robinson had noted, ,"Due to the continuing, residential development in _ thie area, it would seem appropriate to an- ticipate the need 'for preser- vation of this' property for public use and gaining control of this valuable part of our shoreline, as it is the only lake property left within the southerly limits of the corporation." The lot in question is 128 by 310 feet and the asking price' is $25,000. Mr. , Robinson also suggested that the town might wish to enter an option to pur- chase. ' would have to be set up by the farmers in order to -get the grants. The Federal Govern- ment only makes grants to organizations not individuol far- mers. • Bob McKinley Progressive Conservative candidate in Huron and this constituency's member of Parlialnent for the last seven years said that agriculture' has 'been his, main concern since he went to Ot- tawa: He has been deputy agricultural whip for the PC's for several years. Mr. McKinley refuted Mr. Thomas's statement about the' availability of a sugar beet. processing plant. He said there was already a plant available at Chatham but what was needed was'a quota that stipulated:that 20 percent,.of all sugar produced in • Canada. be made from Canadian produced sugar -beets. "Fanners couldn't plan what continued on page 14 Soccer re-orgunized after Toronto trip Soccer, in both the minor and fenior divisions, took another step toward .reorganization in. derich last week as the delegation of Kaz Budny and Ron Shaw reported on suc- cessful 'discussions in Toronto last Friday with the Soccer division ' of the Ontario Sport Association (a division of the department • of youth and, recreation.) appointed last week. Sandy Profit will be president with Dr. —iso Further negotiations on Saturday cleared the way with the London and District Soccer League to form` a .Huron Soccer' Association to oversee both divisions, in the upcoming 1973 season. At the Toronto talks it had been learned that registratiop with the Ontario body had to be carried out through the London group. A temporary executive, to get the association moving before official elections are held, .was Flag -napper at "it✓ again or third time At least once each year, Ar- nold McConnell, 22 Nelson Street East, faces the same problem. Somebody swipes his flag. Mr. ' McConnell reported this week that it's happened again. For the third year in a row, Mr. McConnell has -found the stan- dard missing. Needless to say he's getting upset about it. Police are ' looking for the flag-nappers. Michael Conlon acting -as vice president, Mike 'Moriarty' as secretary, and Gord Watson as. treasurer. 'Trustees will be Pat King, Stan Profit and Roe Shaw. Publicity is in the hands of Kaz Budny. . It is hoped that a successful minor soccer loop can be formed within Goderich, and include neighboring towns. A number of communities, including Seaforth, have already indicated their interest in taking part. It is also hoped that at least four 'senior teams can be made up to compete in a Huron Soc- cer League operation under the auspicies of the London and District Soccer Association but remaining as a se' •f governing unit. - Organizers hope to see teams from Clinton, Bayfield, Kincar- dine, Wingham, Exeter and Seaforth (as well as Goderich) involved in either or both of the new leagues. An organizational meeting of all those interested in both playing and working with 'the new Huron Association is to be called in the near future to lay the ground rules for the group: At the Toronto meeting on Friday it was learned that the Ontario Soccer Association will provide assistance in operating a referees and coaching clinic at Goderich: The Association will provide the- instructers to the Huron group free of charge. Organizers say they will be setting up one or more of these clinics throughout the winter in preparation for the upcoming , season; which itis hoped will get underway in early spring. M The Goderich Rotary flub ht►ttid a 'spedal ,guest apealter'ril their regular noon luncheon Meeting Tuesday wharf District • Governor Jack Hamandy of Hint, Michigan was on hand tai address the group. Mr. Hamandy, lefit, $ha°k s ` hands with Wel club president Brian Markson folloising the meeting. Other club Xeeutive members are, loft to right, Sruca Heath, Bob Swartman, Jim Peters, John Lyndon and Trey. Ormandy. (staff photo) f was meet -the -candidates -night at Central Huron Secondary' School in Clinton lust Thursday night and judging by the poor turnout, the up -coming Federal election isn't much of a concern t'o Huron County voters. From left to right are: Shirley Weary, NDP candidate; Bob McKinley, P.C. candidate and sitting member for Huron; and; Charlie Thomas, Liberal Candidate. (News -Record photo) _Attendance light jest: .en While Only 'about 30 people turned up Tuesday evening at the Town Hall to question the Goderich Planning Board on the proposed amendment to the town's official plan. - Wild storm whips harbor Winds up to 40 miles per hour whipped waves and slammed into the Goderich Waterfront Sunday . night causing considerable problems at the harbor' and the. Municipal Marina. Harbor Committee Chairman Paul. Carroll said on Monday that no serious damage was done although some of the boats suffered minor damage from bumping together as one of the finger docks broke loose. "Water at this point was almost up to the level rof the piers," Mr. Carroll explained. Mr. Carroll discovered the broken docks and drifting boats and when unable to reach any of the boat owners, he s+ it a bulletin out over ' C.K.N.X. Radio calling for assistance. About 50 persons showed up and the boats. were tied to trees and any other object ` that of- fered a firm anchor. "Some of the docks were broken off their underpinnings," the Harbor Committee Chair- man explained, "although they aid 'not wase aur entirely: `Tli" racks holding the smaller'boats and fireballs at the south end of Snug Harbor were all afloat" "I've never seen the water as fiigh," =1V1r; ,Carroll rioted. Kin donate money to Int. hockey Bryce Baron of the Industrial `Development - the - guest of Goderich Kinsmen Tuesday evening and showed, a film explaining loan availability for all, types of businesses - large and small. The Kinsmen also welcomed about 10 other visitors brought for the occasion by local mem- . bers: During the evening, the Kin - amen voted to donate $150 to Intermediate hockey and $25 to Muscular Dystrophy. 'Planning began for the 'gala New Year's Eve party to be sponsored by the Kinsmen. Although Huron County, Coun i , who have the :first , move;; . have—riot lecide frjus -- what' action to take in conpl tion with the former Huron County Jail, Goderich town: council heard notice of a motion at their meeting last Thursday suggesting that the -town offer Huron $1.00 for the 130 -year- old structure. Huron County owns the building andconsiderable debate centered around the coot of converting it, into. a Museum of Penology as has been suggested. The motion, notice of which was served by Deb Shewfelt, will be read on October 19. Mr, Shewfelt, explained that he. would be presenting a brief to council explaining. , suggestions for the use. of the building and methods ---Of financing the, operation. Questi&ns numerous __ .... Official Plan ment .:for future there were plenty of questions, only two of them required the further study of the planning board. Those questions will be answered for the ratepayers before the amend- ment is passed: .Planning consultant Dave Barber told the meeting that•the amendment to the official plan was necessary to permit certain lands in town to be zoned for existing land use. He said at 'the present time, only two -alternatives are possible under the official plan when land use does not conform with the official plan. Those are to be classed under 'the non- conforming use clause which states that the land can only be used for its existing purpose un- til it is sold or otherwise is depleted such as through fire; and a holding zone which is a temporary condition. The amen- , dment • would permit a third alternative, he said. On the question of how long a holding zone could, ccrntinue in existence, Barber said it could be lifted at, the discretion of the planning board and council when the developmendslated for the property has been `deemed desirable for community, when adequate servicing has' been provided on the property, when the development'`wei' not premature and when it is in con- formity with the official plan. B.R. Robinson who attended the meeting, claimed the legislation was "inconsistant" and said it provided too .many "loopholes for arm twisting and shin kicking". A question was raised concert' ning a certain business within the municipality which is operating illegally under a non; conforming use clause and - which has presently added space to its operation. There did not seem to be any answers. Fred Salter of the planning board said that the matter had not come before the planning boardand he was not certain how a building permit had been issued. There were some in- dications that a building permit had not been approved for the, job. A ,further question of whether non -conforming uses could be changed without any notice to- the adjacent ratepayers was never answered officially. However, B.R. Robinson said that under the' bylaws of the municipality, he deemed it im- possible to do legally: The difference between the of- ficial plan and the propo�ed zoning bylaw was explained by Barber at the meeting. Barber continued on' page 44 New noniin�tlonruIIngs encourage participation Municipal = nominations this year will have a new look - and a new set of rules for those in- terested in getting into municipal politics. There will be no nomination day as such beginning this fall There will be no nomination meeting at which incumbent council members and aspiring councillors will speak to -the ratepayers It is all changed and according. Oto Goderich` ' ministrato"r Harold Walls, is a much more "streamlined" process. Polling day is the first Mon- day 'in pecember this year December 4. Nomination day is 21 days earlier or, this year, November 13. The nomination period, however, includes the four days prior to nomination day and up to 5 p.m. on nomination day. This year, th nomination period will begi November 9 and continue until 5 p.m. November 13. - ""-""-Persons wishing-- to- let their- names hei names stand for council must make notification at the town offices during that period. Each candidate must have the signatures of ten eligible electors from within the municipality and will be held responsible for his `on her awn qualification in any ensuing election. And speaking about elections, this year for the first time, nicknames will' be permitted on a ballot. For instance, present mayor „Harry Worsell could be. listed on the ballot as Harry "Red" Worsell since that nickname is one by which" teeny persons in this municipality know the mayor best. Mayor Worsell said this week he has hopes that the new regulations will encourage more people to run for council this year. He said that many persons de not like to stand before a nomination day meeting and„. speak out on municipal iriafters.. Administrator Walls meted that it ►dttid..be..posslil''u`r. der,. the new regulations that a local service club might organize a candidates' night.at which time all persons running for municipal office would.hays .an... opportunity, to prepare ef- statement or ii'cip'at public discti'g'"s'to �; 6r - enli bte” m,�, erit-r th`r "oQ r said "' alis, "alt`hough I know of no inimdiate plans for such a gathering." �.L tastcIenfroinIot wrapped around tree The Goderich Municipal, lice Department is still ooking for the person who stole a car from the McGee 11/toterSales lot locally last Friday and wrapped it around a tree on r - .=-Cameron. Street. Damage to the vehicle has been 'estimated at $1500 and police presume damage to the would-be thief may be fairly serious as well. When police found the car it hod been seriously' damaged ,in the crash and the driver's seat was stained with blood. The driver, however, had fled. An investigation into the in- cident is continuing. In other activities this week, the local police department in- vestigated a two -car collision'rn Hamilton Street last Priddy. inta r. volving cars driven by Nora M. Enzenberger of 139 Nelson Street end Walter J. Arnold of R.R.2, Lucknow. The mishap occurred when the Enzensberger car web pulling -out.. of-a--.parking-place,- There were do .injuries but damage was estimated at $500 to the Arnold vehicle and $60 to the Enzensberger car. •Another two=car collision was investigated ` Saturday when vehicles driven by Leonard J. Cook of.150 Palmerston Street and Donald C. Shetler of Petrolia collided at the lrev►ers Detail parking lot entry on Huron road. Damage to the Cook oar war' set at $380 by investigating of 'fivers 'and at $70 ' to Shetier cat. Those were no injuries.