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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1982-10-27, Page 1Godericth SIGNAL 134 YEAR -43 GODERICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1982 50 CENTS PER COPY Lions celebrate years of service Allen Fulker as Harvey'Greenfield, Bill Metcalfe as Julien Winston and Linda Longwell as Stephanie Dickinson are three of the characters in Goderich Little Theatre's two act comedy, Cactus Flower, which opens, this Thursday evening at MacKay Centre. ( Photo by Joanne Buchanan) Bill dealing -.with foam removal approved Monday. Huron -Bruce MP Murray Cardiff warned that Bill C-109, dealing with payment to persons in respect to dwellings insulated with urea formaldehyde foam insulation, was proclaimed law. Monday, October 25. . As :of Monday, homeowners intending to remove the foam insulation from their homes, will not qualify for federal aid unless they have.completed a course of study . approved by the federal government. Homeowners hiring contractors . to complete the insulation rernoval work must select contractors who have been approved for work by the UFFI Centre in .Ottawa. "I am alarmed that homeowners who have been allowed to remove their own insulation and still qualify for grants, maybe caught unawares by the sudden proclamation of the act," Cardiff said. "It is important that any homeowner intending to remove urea formaldehyde foam insulation, or have it removed, should.take steps to comply with the act. I hope a warning will spread . quickly by word of. mouth." . Mr. Cardiff added that regulations of the bill have not been approved. ' "It appears," he concluded. "That the unexpected proclamation . of the act may disqualify many homeowners who had no advance warning of the October 25 date and whwa're ready to proceed with removal on their own without the government training course." • Mr. Cardiff congratulated the executive of the Huron branch of •HUFFI for following the develop- ments and for their quick action in discovering the act was being proclaimed. Those who wish information on how to qualify for government assistance to remove the insulation should contact the UFFI Centre. in Ottawa at 1-800- 567-6870. On Friday, October 29 the Goderich Lions Club will celebrate 60 years of service in Goderich and the surrounding area with a special banquet to be held at Saltford Valley Hall. About 200 area Lions and their wives will attend the banquet and guest speaker will be Judge Brian Stevenson of Calgary, a past Lions International director and presently a candidate for third vice- president off Lions International. All members will receive a complimentary new pin designed by Ken Hunter to commemorate the special anniversary. It was in October of 1922 that the Goderich Lions Club, the vision of agroup of concerned and dedicated men, was formed. This club was one of the first Lions Clubs chartered in Canada. The charter members of that day were: E.D. Brown, W.J. Buchanon, J.A. Campbell, Father J.N. Campeau, A.L. Cole, T.G. Connon, J.W. Craigie, S.D. Croft, F.R. Darrow, H.C. Dunlop, Dr. J. M.' Field, N:B. Harity; J.W. Fraser, Dr. J.A. Graham, Dr. H.R. Hall, R.G. Hays, F.E. Hibbert, F. Hunt, Robert Johnston, L.L. Knox, C.C. Lee, William Lane, H.J.A. MacEwan, A.J. MacKay, Dr. W. Martin, Rev. R.C. McDermid, R. McMehen, C.G. Middleton,Rev. J.N. Mills, F.H. Mitchell, W.F. Naftel, G.L. Parsons, T.S. Patterson, Roy Patterson, A. Porter, H.H. Reid, L.C. Robertson, C.K: Saunders, W.F._Saunders,A.F.SturdyandW.. Walker. _ Many of these names are very familiar to the people of Goderich and the sons of some charter members are still active members of the club today. Of all those 41 original members, W.F. Saunders is the only one still Iiving. The early years of the club were difficult and it was only when a definite purpose for its existence was presented by Harry Edwards of the Childreri's Aid Society, that the club began to flourish. Crippled Choiceis left People have the right tnjd:privileg ';to celebrate Hallowe'en on the designated October 31 date or an alternate date if they desire.' Despite some concern on. the Fart of parents, Goderich town council maintains that it is up to .the people to celebrate Hallowe'en on the day of their choice. Councillors feel that the municipal governing body has no jurisdiction over the celebration of the traditional trick or treat night. Other . municipalities. have designated Saturday evening for the tradition, of treat gathering and many parents in Goderich have asked that the same designation be made here. Town administrator Larry McCabe reports that a petition, containing more than 30 signatures, was presented at town•hall and over 50 phone calls were received on the subject, the majority requesting a date change. The Goderick and District Ministerial Association held a meeting Friday and endorsed a resolution asking council, in the interest of the whole com- niunity, to declare the celebrations of Hallowe'en, when the date falls on Sunday, to be hal on the preceding Saturday. . The association said its suggestion was not to be considered a protest, but rather, positive suggestions on a matter; . they suggest, affects the entire corn - How about that weather. The weather over the past week would have to be considered a mild spell for this thne of year and it has brought people outdoors to enjoy their favorite activity. The good weather came just in time for fishing enthusiasts who have been out in full force dotting the river banks and shoreline. Here a group of anglers try their luck at the mouth of the Nine Mile River in Port Albert. (photo by Dave Sykes) Children's work has been the major project of the club for many years. With the introduction of organized medicine, other lines of community service have been adopted. The Goderich Lions have assisted the CNIB for many years and through the dedication of Lion Jim. Kinkead and his special interest in that organization, the club has been involved in all major projects of the CNIB as well as conducting the annual canvass for the blind in the Town of Goderich. The local Lions have assisted in building the arena, renovating the hospital and buying equipment for the hospital. They built the Harbor Park band shell where concerts are now enjoyed. They have con- tributed to the GDCI track fund and St. Mary's School playground equipment fund and continue to con- tribute to numerous local, national and international charities. They provide bus transportation for senior citizens and free skating for school children. They ' support and sponsor many youth and sports -related activities, one bf the most well-known being the an- nual Young Canada Week Pee Wee Hockey Tourna- ment which has really put Goderich on the map. The budget for the club's charity and community workthis year alone is $44,500 raised... through the efforts of all the members. A break -down of this budget includes $26,11101or community betterment.;.. $2,050 for service to the blind and deaf; $5,725 for. donations; $2,500 for health and welfare; $7,000 for boys and girls; and $1,125 for miscellaneous ex- penses. There are presently about 75 members in the Goderich Lions Club and it is growing. It seems that men today are much like those of 60 years ago: When a need exists, they always find ,the support of a generous public. to parents m> tnity. Many ,churches hold evening wosship•.ser- vices Sunday, and the association' believes that many influences tend to erode the sacredness of Sunday as the Sabbath. The association asked council to. consider the date change in view of the fact that other municipalities have taken such initiative and contend, that because of the uncertainty, many families will be obliged to be available both nights. In 1976 council changed the date of celebration to the preceding Saturday but McCabe there is no record to indicate a similar change was made in preceding years. There is one sure bet on the matter. Many en- terprising youngsters will take advantage of the situation by trick or treating on both Saturday and Sunday evening. Police will be out in full force. • You can have fun this Halloween but not at so- meone else's expense warns Goderich Police Chief • Pat King. -Chief-bine-says-his-offtcers-will be but in"full forces Friday,. Saturday. and Sunday eveningsalong with_ 10... auxiliary officers and other volunteers like the Circle City CB Club which. will patrol the town looking for pranksters who are breaking the law.' Stich `tricks' as egg throwing can result in charges of littering, assault or wilful damage depending on what or whom you throw them at. Police report one break-in this week at the West Street laundromat. Fifteen dollars worth of change was stolen from the laundromat on Monday evening, October 18. A car was stolen from Cameron Street the sante evening but later recovered: And`there were 10 other thefts during the week, three of them being bicycles. There were•two incidents of mischief, one involving a pumpkin being thrown at a car. Police investigated five accidents during the week; made three arrests; issued six warnings; and laid six criminal charges, six liquor charges.and six Highway Traffic Act charges. Ne* ICU unit Public invited to candidates' night Town of Goderich taxpayers will have an op- portunity to meet and question candidates running for office in the November 8 municipal election. A candidates meeting has been set up for Wed- nesday, November 3 in the gymnasium at Robertson Memorial Public School. The meeting will begin at 7.30 p.m. The format of the candidates meeting is quite simple. All candidates running for mayor, council, the PUC and both boards of education will be given two to three minutes speaking time. Following the candidates' presentations, taxpayers will have an opportunity to question candidates and offer suggestions and opinions. Everyone is invited to attende candidates meeting. Layoff announced by Champion Champion Road Machinery announced Friday that effective November 1, 1982 its manufacturing facilities will shut down for two weeks. President and Chief Executive Officer, Bruce A. Sully, advised that rather than have only the hourly employees face a layoff, as is usually the case, all personnel will participate in the two-week layoff. Sul- ly observed that since management, office and hour- ly staff work as -a team, they should share in both the good and bad times. . All staff of Champion Road Machinery will be af- fected by the two-week shutdown. • However, as a result of increased sales activities, Sully explained he is encouraged by the known medium and long-term business prospects and anticipates that production should increase this fall... Over the past year, despite intense competition, Champion has increased its market share in all markets including Canada, the United States and in- ternational regions. At the conclusion of Champion's 1982 fiscal year, the company was able to report a modest profit Sully said. That represents 36 con- tinuous years of profitability for the company. Prior to the shutdown announcement, Sully said the company reorganized and centralized the corporate structure. The centralization of manufacturing, pur- chasing, accounting and marketing .procedures would result ''in substantial savings during a slow period he said. Election set in Ashfield Township When voters in Ashfield Township go to the polls on Nov. 8 they will not have to, vote for a reeve or a Huron -Perth Separate School Board trustee. John Austin has been ak claimed reeve and William Kinahan becomes trustee . by acclamation.- Kinahan will be • the board's representative for. Ashfield Township, West and East Wawanosh and Blyth. The voters will not have such an easy time when it • comes to choosing a trustee to represent Ashfield and West Wawanosh Townships for the Huron County School Board. Pat Haskall, Tony McQuail and Marybelle Cranston are all seeking election for the one position on the board. Grant.Fartish, Grant Curran,‘Villiam F. Andrew and Mier Draper have'alffileiril'btieti:oiftheir tention to run for township council. Only three of the four candidates will be elected. The deputy -reeve position is being sought after by two candidates. Both Allan Gibson and Clete Dalton; have filed their nomination papers for the position. INSIDE THE S1GNAL-STAR will open soon Although the IntensiveCare Unit at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital was officially opened September 28, it is not. yet ready_for. occupanC.v. . , _.... The delay is due to a manifold for the medical air which still hasn't .been installed and also- for the associated -inspection -of all medical gases. However, hospital administrator .Elmer Taylor says the Manifold, which controls the pressure used to run certain pieces of air -driven ICU equipment, has now arrived from the manufacturer and should be ,installed immediately with inspection of all medical gases to follow. Overbed Iiglits- which have also been lacking in the new ICU are expected to be installed soon as well. At a hospital board meeting Monday night. some discussion arose about the incompletion of the ICU. It was pointed out that the architect certified that the ICU was substantially complete on September 28 ansa that the 37 -da lien period, commenced on'that date. Board members were of the opinion that since the unit is still not ready for occupancy, it is not substantially complete and that the lien 'period, dur- ing which time 15 per cent of the total contract cost is held back, should not have, started when it did. They agreed to advise the architects in writing regarding this matter. .Christmas fair The_.Colborne,_T.ownshi.p-.C.hr:istmas.. Country - Flair -, another overwhelming success for area artists and craftsmen. The two-day fair attracted a large number of visitors to Saltford Valley Hall and reporter Joanane...B..mchanan.offers pictures..of the- E 14' -:-- on inside pages. Football fever- - The tGrDCI senior and junior Viking football teams both clinched pennants in their respective divisions as a result of victories in the final season games last week. On Thursday the Viking teams begin 'play-offs with both games being played in Goderich. Details can be found on the Recreation page. Livery theatre The board of director of The livery project report, that fluid -raising efforts nave been successful to date and a winter works program is also in place. A photo and story concerning the Livery and the fund-raising efforts appear in the first section.