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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1974-12-05, Page 7Rfeve back in W. Wawanosh' The incumbenreeve._of West Wawanoeh, Robert Lyons, retained his seat for another two years by defeating forrner councillor - J.D. Durnin. Mr. Durnin had servetl on council for .four years and decided to contest the reeveship this elec- tion. The township has no Poll Reeve Robert Lyons J.D. Durnin b• Councillor 4'Adv. deputy reeve. Two newcomers were voted to .council seats a,nd one veteran was defeated in his "bid for re-election. Marybelle Cran- ston and -Arnold Stothers were voted in and John Rutherford was •defeated. Other veteran councillors returned to their 11 8 1 2 89 59 43 6.3 seats are Leo Foran, who headed the polls, and .Joseph hickey, who followed a close second in popularity. A better insight into the voting trends can be seen in • this poll by poll breakdown of the results. 3 4 27 64 43 18 Lead Foran 16 107 110 66 64 Joe Hickey 13 78 110 40 56 Arnold Stoihers 9 115 80 47 • 49 Marybelle Cranston 14 59 72 43 56 John Rutherford 10 58 50 . 36 50 5 87 25 110 69 61 67 70 6 Total • 22 359 35 2,35 51 .45 31 44 21 524 - 411 :392 :355 295 Garnet Wright the favourite ,,„ Stirling -bid as The contest for deputy reeve of Goderich Township was never a close one between ° Grant•Stirling and Wayne Hor- ner. Stirling•{ -a veteran of town- ship elections for ..the past 20 years, poundly defeated forrner councillor .Wayne Horner by a 203 vote margin. The voters were not quite so Deputy Reeve * . Grant Stirling Wayne Horner ep-reeve generous with their support for, councillors. Two newcomers, Joe Fritzley and Rainford Jackson, were very close in a bid for a council seat. Jackson fell 26 votes short of victory and will have to wait" another two years for...,another chance. School Board Trustee John Westbrook was returned to his Poll Adv. Councillor Garnet Wright Jacob Reder Joe Fritzley Rainford Jackson Consumer rip-off post for another term by a strong margin. The incumbent defeated Don McKee by over 300 votes and was second only to Garnet Wright inthe public's eye. To give the ratepayers an idea of how they voted poll by poll, here is 'a breakdown. 4 44 127 85 — 77 3 • 34 • .78 :31 29 6 6 3 4 45' . ' 157 • 74 83 35 141 (' 103 80 49 135 60 52 45 93 64 53 -5 59 18 68- 54 - $1 46 •a i GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, TIRIRSDAY, DECEMBER &, t974 -FAQE 7 Warren Zinn is new reeve of Ashfield. Grant Famish ,leads polls as councilor Former deputy -reeve of Ash- field Township, Warren Zinn, defeated the incumbent, Girvin Reed, for the reeveship, of the township, in the election Mon- day. Mr. Zinn has six years ex- perience on council and this year contested Mr. Reed who has beeh reeve for the 'past five years. Mr. Reed also served two years as deputy -reeve and five as" councillor in the tdwnship. Newcomer Grant Farrish captured a council seat as well as the voters' heart' Hp Total • .• • 396. 193 433 • 4l9 ;330, 305 Sargent blames truckers Eddie Sargent, Liberal "argent. "Every trucking'com Railways filed new tariffs' with M.P.P. for Grey -Bruce, today pany in Ontario has a • blank • thefisCanadianTransport Com - charged the Provincial Govern; " cheque from the Davis Govern- mission, making" provision for ment and Ontario's trucking in- ment to set Jheir own freight an average' increase of 25 per- dustry with ripping -off the con- rates. No attempt is madeto- ' elcenta of tine Jananuary U t. Even impose ,;regulations, or • every guidelines, and the result is a utilize•the subterfuge of rate in= scandalous rip-off, _ compolin- creases", he charged. ' ding the inflation problem for 'There. should he a full Citizens in outlying areas of the public' inquiry' into the reasons Province, and costing them un- why the multi -billion dollar told millions of dollars in extra' trucking industry is allowed to' loading, charges." run rampant without the ;im- •aThis week, the Canadian position of regulations hy" the Provincial Government. For in- stance,- how much money does the industry contribute to. the,' Conservative party's election fund? How much money have individual companies con- tributed? Is it really ethical for former Highways Minister Charles MacNaughtorr to ap- pear before the Highway -Tran- sport Board, as a Director of a major trucking firm," Mr. Sargent said, BY SHARON y d * "Over the years; ,►successive Ministers responsible for -High: ways have conceded that this scandalous, -situation should' be investigated, but no Action has ever been taken. In my opinion, a public inquiry is not merely necessary, but vital, to^ focus at- tention on the facts. Such an inquiry shoal be initiated without delay," he concluded. sumer. "The exorbitant freight rates of the trucking industry are costing the consumer millions of dollars more that necessary arrangements. Davis ad - said Mr. because of cozy " with the ministration," Hey Mom! -More Christmas cards Felix Summerly's 'Home, Treasury Office in London. The idea proved popular and greeting cards were placed on sale in commercial quantities in 1860. The. Christmas card is now a firm tradition and brings hap- piness and the true spirit intoth many a per home in the holiday season. `Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You' FALLS CONESTOGA JOURNALISM STUDENTS The lit_t*le girl rushed to the door as soon as she saw the mailman turn to walk down the path. "Hey - Mom! More Christmas, cards are here! There's one from Aunt Helen out west and another from Mrs. Brown . across the street." 'All over the world people use th'e tradition of sending Christ- mas cards to renew old friend- ships. This symbol of the spirit and • goodwill which is abun- dant at Christmas time 'dates from ancient cultures. In ancient Egypt, the new year was celebrated with the exchange of symbolic presents such as scrolls with inscriptions of good luck. The Roman 'tradition of ,.`Strertae' was originally the giving or fruits; pastry or branches of laurel of 'olive. Later, the symbol of seasonal goodwill to 'fellow Romans became a Roman lamp with a figure of Victory inscribed, 'May the new year be happy and luck for you' The first, modern Christmas card was designed in England by J.C. Horsley in 1843. The card depicted a family party with the w,prds, 'A Merry, Christmas and a Happy New Year to You' beneath it. It was printed on a 5'!4 ' by 3114 piece • of stiff cardboard and was han- dc0lored. Ail edition of 1'000 copies of this card were placed =sale in al headed' the polis on his way to ap election triumph Poll The other newcomer, to the • . Ashfield scene was Idell Austin • who did not fare well at theA ' `Reeve poll's. She lost her bid for a council seal finishing behind veterans Allan Gibson .and John Austin. The deputy -reeve for Ash- field, Finlay MacDonald,` was • acclaimed to the post. For a thorough understan- ding of the election trend this poll by poll hreakdovin is of- fered: Warren Zinn Girvin Reed CojiVillor Grant Farrish ,.Allan Gibson .John Austin Idell Austin c uaR .00 Adv. 14 3 14 13 14 8 4 57 86 48 6 106 48 7'2 42 131 •1.13 141 102 •8 89 35 38 107 91 101 73 84 76 24 28 'Q ,QUARE -R� a a O I 5 Total . 74 52 45 • 445 14 41 32 358 66 49 70 41 74 • 70 70 30 61. 58 48 :36 411. 657° 587 529 240 by Yardley Spray Cologne Regular size and puree Due combined. - • $6"Q -.1 DunlOps Pharrnacy 108 The Square. 524-8121• O SQUARE Night a r5 a. .. Gowns Short or Long SO 00 • •up THE SHOPPE OPEN FRIDAY NIGHT TIL 9` P.M;'*„ Shelby, Warren Knits, Jantzen 0 SQUARE Matched Sed w(BBILLFOLD �KEY CASE Sweaters: all aizes,.colours, styles $1 2 95 �y, and up .PICKETT & CAMPBELL- LTD. 0 SQUARE For the Festive Season try... a ,Gfil N£5f 17 000 Phone 524-2242 Eat In or Take out • The store for men Clinton' Goderict ,. Kincardine (� SQUARE a . Drop in and See a i at 1969 PLYMOUTH FURY II • Two door hardtop, 318V8, automatic, power steering, radio. Finished in blue with matching blue cloth Intrlgr. A local owned low mileage solld car. Uc. DIM 525 $1295 "Shell Non -Leaded HAYTER 'gas now available for your convenience." JIM CHEV.OLDS. Q La a.0 to N- DATSUN Now available from the Good Men - Your Deal is right up our alley.. Alf Hoy Motors 58 Wet St. Goderich '524-9311 SQUARE • We're now taking ADVANCE ORDERS for all Tines of Christmas Fowl o,N$ Fre•sh Ground;Suet HAMBURGER (50 Ib. bulk) Ib. 83c r.• r••►•rte..+'+�.ti•�..'^►..-i.ar�,►• y. O'BREWSMARKET 138 The Square • 624-8632 An Ideal gift' pet Black . SPECIAL and brown genuine $ 50 leather. • L. HIBBERi & SON a524-8811 THE SQUARE° GODERICH o QUARE • Is She hard to buy For? O tn. The Square Give her a new look! ✓ • Give her•, a gift certificate for Christr,a8 Lori LynB�OUtY Salofl 34 Newgate Si. Gdderich 524-9337 fi SQUARE 0 Family Rings & Pendants and daughter's rings 4.. We advise you to order early to ensure Christ- mas delivery. of GODERICH GIFT & JEWELLtn : West St. a a • Christmas E C1 4 t. TRACK o . CAR PLAYER $44.44 Model RD -501 Limited Stock MR. STEREO 524.9;44 SQUARE - One Week Only KONICA I AUTO -REFLEX T.4 J Reg. $439 SPECIALs • 3 .Z • °° . Why pay mors? Discount on all Konica Lenses HURON CAMERA CENTRE (Eric Carman Photography) 112 Thi Squatti, Goderich Huron County'$ -Now Comoro Centro OPEN ALL DA WEDNESDAY DURING DEC.