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_ GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1983
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Goderich beach is safe for swimming
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Swimmers and water entusiasts' were finally back
on the beach and in the water on the weekend.
Periodic pollution that has plagued beaches along
the Lake Huron shoreline from Goderich to Sarnia,
subsided drastically over • the past week and all
postings were. removed from beaches. The warning
signs, posted by local health units, warned swimmers
and bathers against periodic water pollution.
While the warning signs, were lifted from some
beaches, readings from Grand Bend, Black's Point
and Goderich Beach were still too high early last
week. The counts began to subside drastically and by
Friday all beaches were open.
Ed Harrison of the health inspection branch of the
Huron County Health Unit said the readings from
water samples were consistently low last week
allowing for removal of the signs.
"We had four fairly good readings in a row last
week, Harrison said. "The signs on both Black's
Point and Goderich Beach were removed late Friday
afternoon."
The results of Monday's tests were not available at
press time Tuesday.
The Ministry of the Environment allows bacteria
counts of 100 fecal coliforms per 100 millilitres of
water. However, throughout the month of August,
bacteria counts have fluctuated wildly in the
thousands at both St. Christopher's and Goderich
Beach. Inexplicably, bacteria counts at St.
Christopher's Beach subsided well before readings at
Goderich Beach and few hundred metres up the
shore.
Officials from the Ministry of the Environment
have performed tests in and around Goderich Har-
bour and the beach area but the testing did not
produce any conclusive evidence. MOE officials are
also testing two storm drains in the beach area using
dye but again, they are unable to prove that
pollutants are reaching the lake through the drains.
At press time Tuesday, Harrison said the health
unit was keeping a close eye on the situation con-
sidering that the bacteria count was up again Mon-
day. If necessary, the signs would be posted again.
Ball tourney begins Friday
The town of Goderich will play host to 32 mens
fastball teams over the long weekend as the Goderich
Industrial Fastball League presents its '15th annual
Labour Day Fastball Tournament.
The annual tournament features 32 teams in a
double knockout format in two divisions. Play begins
on two diamonds at Agriculture Park Friday evening
and carries on through to the championship games
Monday.
Last year's A Division champs, London Ted Dilts
will return to defend its title as will the runner-ups,
Wingham BPs.
Last year's B Division champs, Henderson Gulf
Cowboys, formerly Terry's Cowboys, play Bryanston
at 2 p.m. Saturday. Alvinston, 6-5 losers to the
Cowboys in the B final last year, play Wilkesport at 11
a.m. Saturday.
Students return
to class Tuesday
Those carefree, lazy, laid-back days of summer are
almost gone. History.
Mothers may be breathing a collective dab of relief
as school reopens Tuesday, September 5 dnodliog a
return to the rigors of school for thousands of area
elementary and secondary school students.
Of course, if you happen to be a student, Labour
Day appraoches with far too much speed.
All elementary schools in Goderich and surroun-
ding area will open Tuesday and classes will com-
mence at 9 p.m.
Goderich and District Collegiate Institute reopens
Tuesday morning as well and buses will be at
the regular times. Students from Goderich atte
Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton will leave
from South Street at 8.45 a.m.
Students attending GDCI are asked to report to the
west gymnasium by 8.55 p.m. and home room lists
will be posted throughout the school. Any student who
has not registered should phone the school. Textbooks
will be supplied for all students in Grades 9,10,11 and
12.
The tournament begins Friday evening with two
games. Goderich Bedford Hotel plays Lieury in the
opening game at 7.30 on the fastball diamond and the
Wingham BPs kick off A Division action in a 9 p.m.
contest against Sarnia Lamco.
The B consolation final is set for 3 p.m. Monday and
the A consolation final will follow at 4.30 p.m. The B
Division championship game is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Monday and the A Division title will be decided in a
7.30 p.m. game.
This year's; tournament chairman is Bill Kirkey.
Four Goderich teams, Bedford Hotel, Kirkey Kar
Kare, Lakeport Advertising and Hayters, who edge
out French for the final spot by a single point.
Hayters will play Strathroy at 8 a.m. Saturday,
Lakeport plays Desboro 12.30 p.m. Saturday and
Kirkeys plays Sarnia at 5 p.m.
Christmas comes early
The Goderich Beach has been deserted lately since
periodic pollution made swimming hazardous. On
Friday afternoon, after several encouraging
readings from water samples, the warning signs
were removed and water enthusiasts were allowed
to resume swimming. This photo, showing a
desolate beach on a hot, muggy Friday afternoon,
was taken moments before the warning signs were
removed. 1 photo by Dave Sykes)
Excess noise
contravenes bylaw
Goderich police have been rdceiving numerous
complaints about barking dogs and stereos playing
too loud throughout the week.
According to Police Chief Pat King, the owner of
the dogs and the people playing the music, could be
charged with breaking the noise by-law.
Champion recalls
50 employees
Fifty Champion Road Machinery Employees, laid
off in December 1982, will receive recall notices this
week.
The return to work notice applies to hourly -rated
employees in manufacturing and parts distribution
and Employee Relations Manager Don Johnston said
the call back will be completed on a seniority basis.
An increase in grader sales from Champion's
manufacturing plant in Columbia, South Carolina is
responsible for the employee recall here. Goderich
supplies a significant percentage of the parts and
components used in the manufacture of graders in the
U.S. plant.
"We're also beginning to see a sharp upturn in
demand, for replacement parts from our dealers,"
Mike Sully, Vice -President, Manufacturing said.
While the market for new grader saleshas shrunk,
Champion has turned its efforts to the sale of parts as
a source of revenue.
Sully also indicated that Gearco, a subsidiary that
manufactures transmissions for Champion graders
and other heavy equipment manufacturers, has
reported an increase in sales. Those sales have been
mainly to forest industry customers.
at Colborne. Country Fair
It may be a bit early for som‘i of you to be thinking
about Christmas. But for the organizers planning this
area's 18th annual Christmas Country Fair, the
festive season has been in mind all year long.
This year's fair is under the auspices of Blue Water
Chapter No. 284 Order of the Eastern Star within-
coming Matron Donna Crawford at the helm. All
profits will be donated to Alexandra Marine and
General Hospital in Goderich.
The fair was started by a group of Colborne
Township women 18 years ago and was originally
held at Carlow Hall. Eventually, it outgrew that hall
and was moved to the larger Saltford Valley Hall
where it continued to grow and prosper under the
direction of Eleanor Hardy. It is billed as the original
Western Ontario Craft Show organized by craftsmen
to promote craftsmen and a community. Emphasis
on quality continues to bring huge crowds of buyers
and browsers from far and wide every year.
This year's fair will feature a few changes.
Admission has risen from 25 cents to 50 cents at the
door and an extra day has also been added. The dates
are Wednesday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Saturday, October 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and
Sunday, October 23 from noon to 6 p.m.
Resides the usual crafts such as weaving,
ceramics, jewelry, knitting, crocheting, tole art,
woodworking, macrame, pottery, iron work, string
art, twine mats, chocolate novelties, designer
clothes, quilts and apple dolls, this year's fair will
also feature several special craftsmen. These in-
clude: Doug Chamney of Auburn with his creative
mirrors; Judy Fowler of St. Thomas with her but-
terfly pictures made from real butterflies; Marie
Webster of Auburn with her bread dough art and silk
flower arrangements; Barbara Burton of Kincardine
with her Macramart Art; Judy Morris of R.R. 2
Glencoe with her Cotton Tail Crafts; Mona Mulhern
of Goderich with her paintings; Don Kenwell of
Midhurst with his wooden toys; Helen Willems of
R.R. 4 Goderich with her hand bags; Ethel Yeo of
R.R. 3 Clinton with her doll clothes; and Hilda
Sampson of Goderich with her Pysanky-Ukrainian
decorated eggs.
Another special craftsmen will be Darlene Abuda
of London who dye -paints silk scarves. Color and
design consultant Ethel Harper, who was in Goderich
at an LODE sponsored event earlier this year, had
some of Darlene's scarves with her for sale.
As well the fair will also have its usual homemade
country baking, locally grown produce, honey and
maple syrup. There will be numerous door prizes and
lunch and refreshments will be available.
INSIDE THE
SIGNAL -STAR
The first annual Artisans Trade Exhibition was held at The livery this Saturday and Sunday. At left,
Matthew Pryce of Goderich tries his hand at blacksmithing. At right, Ray Hanna of Auburn does some
woodturning while his apprentice, Gary Blok looks on. The event was organized by Summer Canada
employees Karen Melady and Debbie Shaddick and also featured exhibits and demonstrations on
glassworks, metal sculpture, wood carving, violin making and pottery. See more photos and story In
side. i Photos by Joanne Buchanan)
Cycle race
The 4th Annual Pro -Am Race was held in Goderich
last Sunday with cyclists coming from Toronto,
Sudbury, London, Downsview, Rexdale, Niagra
Falls, and even as far away as Montreal. This year's
attendance was up, and with clear skies over -head,
everything went smoothly. Two Goderich residents
along with one Kincardine participants, placed in
their races. For more details on the race and com-
plete race results, see the Recreation section.
Playoff action
With summer quickly coming to an end, sports
activities are into playoffs. In ball hockey, the the
Rink Rats are leading the final series against the
Rebels. In Pee Wee baseball action, the Legion team
has a 1-0 lead in a best of three series in W.O.A.A.
action against Kincardine. The Recreation section
has the complete story.
Leaving town
In only eight years of living in Goderich, Anna
Melski has been active on many committees, sat on
many boards and belonged to a number of clubs.
However, the residents of Goderich will no longer see
Anna at these activities because she will be moving to
Halifax with her husband. In this section of the paper
is a story about this interesting lady.
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