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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-10-14, Page 2PAGE 2 ---GODERICHSIGNALISTAR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1981 GARB & GEAR GARB & GEAR GARB & GEAR GARB & GEAR GARB & GE A. Don Jackson JUNIOR COMPETITOR SKATE WITH MK II BLADE B. Don Jackson UNIT SOLE SKATE WITH MK I BLADE $2n SKATE & SHINE $') 9 ...pt.,. Black & White Polish L . VISIT OUR NEWEST LOCAT I O N GODE RICH LOCATION 4 THE SQUARE 524-2822 357-1150 This jungle lady and friend were on the loose Friday as part Cocoa, a parrot on loan from Fin -n -Beak. (Photo by Dave of a,promotion by the Royal Bank. As part of jungle day, Sykes) Eleanor O'Brien launched the promotion wfth the help of GEDC meets Decide to stockpile material BY JOANNE BUCHANAN The Goderich Economic Development Committee has decided to spend its $8,000 construction budget on watermain material which is being stockpiled for the servicing of Industrial Park. Last year, the committee purchased approximately one half of the watermain pipe that is to be placed along the Highway 21 portion of industrial Park. Due to budget restraints,' completion of the Highway 21 work is still not possible at this time. However, the Committee has decided to again stockpile material on advice from Commissioner of Works, Ken Hunter who says that the price of this material is increasing every year: He also explained that if the Committee ordered its material at the same time the , PUC ordered theirs, a saving of approximately 10 per cent would be realized. "We might as well buy while we can get a bargain and while the funds are available," reasoned Committee member, Bruce Sully at a meeting last Thursday. Hunter told the Committee that no property on Highway 21 from Gearco south could be sold as serviced land until the watermain and sewers are installed. He estimates the total cost for the project at $.31,000. In other business, Hunter and Huron County Development Officer, Spence . Cummings were appointed to draft a sign to be erected at the edge of Industrial Park stating that industrial sites are available with 'a phone number for interested persons to call. It was learned that a video- tape on the Town of Goderich purchased by the Committee last year had been shown extensively at the Eatons Centre in Toronto during the summer. Town Clerk, Larry McCabe also reported that when town hall renovations are complete, a special room will be reserved for the showing of the tape. Gerry Fortune returned as president BY STEPHANIE LEVESQUE HENSALL - Gerry For- tune of RR1 Wingham was returned by acclamation as the Huron Federation ,of Agriculture's president for a one-year term. The election of the Huron Federation executive took place at the annual meeting here on October 8. Tony McQuail was ac- claimed as the firs. vice- president, and following a nomination speech citing his concern for the family farm and especially the young farmer, McQuail received a motion of support from those in attendance. Jim McIntosh was ac- claimed as the second vice- president for the coming MAZDA 62000 UNBEATABLE GAS MILEAGE LOWEST PRICED PICKUP IN CANADA. MAZDA B2000 LONG BED TRUCK MAZDA'S B2000 UNBEATABLE PICKUP TRUCK maza THE MORE YOU LOOKMORE Y, THE OU LIKE WIN S LTD. say �l�vo-e 184 EAST ST. GODERICH 524-2113 year. A change was made in the constitution regarding the directors -at -large. Previous- ly three were elected, but because of interest in the position, the number was in- creased to six. At the meeting, 50 persons were nominated for the posi- tion Of director -at -large and after many declines to stand, the number was reduced to 12. From that 12, the follow ing six directors -at -large were chosen: Art Bolton, Brenda ' McIntosh, Walter Elliott, Doug Fortune, Paul Klopp and Bob Coleman. During the elections, two resolutions were presented to the ISM members and were carried. The first resolution, to. be brought to- the provincial level. when fees are discuss- ed, resolves that the federa- tion's ISM membership in- crease is noted in the resolu- tion, which states there is not sufficient revenues for the federation to service the farmers. The increase would be effective January 1, 1982. The second resolution stated the federation's com- mittee on hydro . should evaluate and question .the power line transmission study„ for southwestern On- tario and that the federation instruct the committee to participate in the study to protect agricultural land. 'No wait' testing available Guelph Chemical Laboratories Ltd. is making available 'no wait' testing services for formaldehyde gas levels to homeowners and businessmen who have OF foam insulation installed in their homes or offices. In many cases the analytical work is completed and a report is available to the homeowner within a week of the initial inquiry. NIOSH testing procedures only are Used, ensuring sen- sitivity and accuracy of results even at very.low con- centrations of formaldehyde gas. During the winter months the potential health hazard to occupants of a UF foam insulated building may in- crease due to closing of doors and windows to lower heating costs. Exposure to formaldehyde gas may also be raised because of a greater amount of time spent indoors. The responsiveness of this laboratory to requests from the public has helped alleviate concerns of homeowners with health pro- blems . without what could otherwise be an agonizingly long wait. In cases where prompt remedial action in the building is indicated, it can be starte4 without un- necessary delays. Further information about NIOSH formaldehyde gas testing can be obtained by calling Guelph Chemical Laboratories. Ltd. at (519) 836-2313. Business Week observed Small Business Week, be- ing marked across Canada October 25-31, is intended as a tribute to the owners and managers of ,smaller firms whose contribution to the economy is often overlooked. But it is also held to serve another purpose to pro- vide small business people with information to assist them in' running successful small enterprises. The week is sponsored by the Federal Business Development Bank in con- junction with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and participating boards of trade and chambers of commerce across Canada. "There are more than 400 government programs (federal, provincial, and local) across Canada which have been set up specifically to help the artiall business person," said Faye Cook, Management Services Of- ficer. . "These programs offer financial and other forms of assistance, and throughout the year we handle thousands of enquiries about them from interested per- sons, referring them to the appropriate departments and agencies." Public information ses- sions highlighting various government business assistance programs (some of a general nature and some directed specifically to special industry segments such as manufacturing, ex- porting and agriculture) ; workshops on topics of special interest; seminars; a business management award program; and ad- dresses by representatives of the FBDB and other organizations to service clubs and business groups, are just some of the ac- tivities planned. Civic Corner The Goderich Planning Board will meet Thursday, October 15 at 7:15 p.m. in the MacKay Centre. The Tourist Committee will meet Thursday, October 15 at 7:15 p.m. in the board room of the buildirngin- spector's office. The Local architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Wallace. Town Council will meet Monday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Assessment Office. ' The Goderich Airport Committee will meet Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the MacKay Centre.