The Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-10-13, Page 1ncil can't wait any longer
Vote 4-3 to expropriate
ecorded vote Tuesday evening, Goderich
Council agreed to ask Engineer Burns
nd Solicitor Dan Murphy to begin the
ary steps towards the expropriation of the
er property. This is the 2.98 aores of land
is needed by the town to extend Suncoast
eastward and link up Highway 21 and
r8
opriation is a dirty word," said Deputy--
Eileen
eputy-Eileen Palmer. "But in this case, sthe
pality has no recourse."
vote was four to three. Those in favor of
riation were Reeve Bill Clifford, Coun-
ob Allen, Councillor Dave Gower and
.reeve Eileen Palmer. Those who voted
the motion to exprQpriat"e were Coua-
is retained by the present owner, but in the event
the property is sold or passed along to a new
owner, the committee felt the agreement should
be nullified.
According to Gower, there is about 16 acres of
prime development land which is currently
"landlocked" on the Glousher property. Once
Suncoast Drive is opened through there, the land
would be ripe for development and the town
'would be liable for all the servicing costs, if the
agreement was approved as presented by the
owner.
"We cannot waive all servicing costs forever,"
said Gower. "The costs could be as high as
$60,000."
Third annual souvenir
GDC! graduation edition
Joan Coulter received an award at commencement
xercises for her - high standing in the. Descartes
athematics Contest (Provincial) and for the Annual
enior Mathematics Contest (North American). Nelson
Peterson received an award for his high' standing in the
uclid Mathematics Contest (Provincial). (staff photo)
property at any time, no matter who owned it or
when servicing was needed.
In related business, a letter was received by
91in Harrison, spokesman for the group of
taxpayers residing in Delbar subdivision,
requesting an open meeting with town council
and the engineer. ,
Harrison said in his letter the residents were
concerned that no dinite time for the com-
pletion of the storm sewer outlet has been in-
dicated. •
"We have researched the various background
factors having any „uence on the deficient
sewer in question, arid—have been disturbed to
learn of certain facts which allegedly are in
conflict with those offered to us at the September
tE
Anne Marie Howard received
the Pater Adamson Memorial
Scholarship for Year 4 high
marks at the annual
graduation and com-
mencement exercises held at
G.D.C.I. on Friday evening.,..
(staff photo)
Elaine Stewart received. the
R.D. Munroe Scholarship for
the rural student who has
specialized in Commercial
and or technical subjects and
has registered in an in-
stitution of higher learning.
Brad Hamilton (absent for
photo) was the recipient of
the same award for the urban
student. (staff photo)
Paula Butler received the
W.H. Roberson Scholarship
for the highest marks in
English, Year 3 and 4 at the
annual graduation and
commencement exercises at
G.D.C.I. on Friday evening.
(staff photo)
Goderich
SIGNAL -STAR
129 YEAR -40
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1977
THIRD SECTION
new chapter is opening
BY JOAN COULTER memory, too, of the terror
the years to come, the withwhich we approached
ion of 1977 will bring to our first set of examinations,
many different events , wrll not fade quickly. We
any people. For citizens remember.also, however, the
ccountries of the British triumphs of the Viking
monwealth, it has football team, the over
whelming success of our first
ed the 25th Anniversary
he Coronation of our musical, Brigadoon, the
en, Elizabeth II completion of the jogathons
diens will remember the and dancethon, our personal
rations of the 110th year' academic successes, and,
Perhaps most importantly of
onfederation, a year
ed by threats to the
of our country. And who
forget the mammoth
lee Three celebrations of
"Prettiest Town in
da"? For those of us who
returned here this
ng, however, the
ries of these events will
ingled with our own
nal remembrances of
most important time in
lives. For us, 1977 will
the end of our high
01 careers and the
ng of a new chapter in
ves.
we stand here on the
hold Of the adult world,
ok hack fondly on our
�Ismt at G.D.C.I. Is it
ble that five years have
ed since we first entered
seeming maze of
ays. clutching our
ured reaps of the school?
uation was ton distant
even to be considered;
Thirteens were like
who towered above us,
pped and feared, All
mattered was finding
elusive home room
the late hell rang. Yet
i10W we made it; we
ved the endless sue-
n of essays, quizzes, lab •
seminars, and exams to
this goal, our com-
e
meat
h of its, 1 am sure, has
to personal memories of
1 which ore up -
t in his or her mind
vening, yet there are
many unforgettable
fences which we shared
group, For those of us
first entered this high
in 1972 the em-
sment of initiation will
soon forgotten. The
all, we remember the feeling
of pride that came as a result
of being a representative of
G,D.C.I., whether as a
musician, dramatist, or
athlete, which made the
hours of practice worthwhile..
The education and training
which we have received here
will stand us in, good stead
whether we have chosen to
enroll in college or university,
or to enter the work force.
The 'lessons, too, 'in sport-
smanship, cooperation, - and
loyalty which we have
learned both inside and
outside the classroom will he
remembered for many years
to come.
Thus, as we say goodbye to
G.D.C.I. this evening, we do
not leave it completely behind
us, but take with us a myriad
of reminders of our years
spent here.
As valedictorian of this
graduating class, it is my
privilege to he able to say
thank you on behalf of the
graduates to those without
whom this success would
have been unattainable. To
Mr. Stringer and Mr. Murdie
who kept everything running
smoothly and were always
ready to listen to our opinions
and ideas on how G.D.C.I.
could be improved.
To our teachers who opened
new worlds to us and made us
consider ideas we otherwise
might never have known.
Though we often complained
at the time. we will ap-
preciate the maturity, in-
dependence, and sense of
responsibility which they
forced us to develop for the
remainder of our lives.
Lastly, but certainly most
importantly, we say a special
thank you to the parents who
have stood by us all these
years. To our mothers who
put up with the irregular
dinner hours caused by band
or drama practice, a late
football game, or a chemistry
experiement which had to be
completed. To our fathers
who were always there when
we needed advice, support, or
the keys to the family car.
The sacrifices which they
have made for us are in-
numerable, and the deep
appreciation we feel for their
guidance and faith in our
abilities cannot he expresed
in words.
To all these people,
therefore, and to the many
others who have helped us on
th,p, road to this occasion, we
owe a debt of gratitude which
a simple thank you cannot
begin to repay. May they
share in the triumphs of our
future with a sense of pride
and may we, the graduates,
appreciate their gifts more
with each coming year.
On this evening we should
look not only to the past,
however, but also to the
future. We face it now with
hope and courage knowing
that we have been well
prepared for it in our years at
G.D,C.I, We know, too, that
behind us we have the support.
of our parents and their wish
for our success.
As we leave G:D.C.I;
tonight, we realize that our
places will soon be .filled by
others, just as eager as we
once ,were. May they find the
same success as we did, both
inside and outside the
classroom; may their
memories of this school bring
them as much enjoyment as
ours do; and, when they
reach their own com-
mencement, may they he as
sorry to ieave as we are now.
At the commencement exercises held on F_'riday evening these students won special
awards. Back row, left to right, is Ted Spooner who received the Eastern Star Award and
Tim Doherty who won the Canadian Chemical Workers Union (Local 16) Award for
Economics. Front row, left to right, is Anita Doherty who won the Goderich Community
Credit Union Scholarship for the best average in Year 4 commercialsubjects and Robin
Campion who won the other Goderich Community Credit Union Scholarship for the
highest average over four years in commercial subjects. Robin also received two Signal -
Star awards for highest nettyping speed and highest final marks in Year 4 Com-
munication and Business Procedures. (staff photo)
ravonie ywpuver. (muttI pIwcuy
•
Off
is home on Lighthouse
illed with candles for about
olborne Township's annual
air at Saltford Valley Hall.
Mrs. Evelyn Allin (right)
set
have been making candles of all shapes and sizes
to sell at the fair since it started 12 years ago.
Their booth will open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to
6 p m. (staff photo)
Story on Page 21
,rain but no frost
much worse.
mny snow reported yet and
l holding out. Great con -
"NP, /our brain to recall a more
otembcr you can put your
ding to figures at the Sky
ion there were- a couple of
ver the past two months..
cloudiest month since 1880
s were started. The area
rs of sunshine in September
lark of 134.
was behind the rain clouds
130.5 mm or 5.22 inches of
month: August was a total
if 9.22 inches of rain was
to the wettest two .months
ars. And August was the
month of the year.
first two weeks of October
has already totalled 2.81
inches to bring the totals for August, September
and October to 171/2 inches. The average mean
rainfall for the whole year is slightly better than
36 inches,
Tony Chir of the weather station said that
although we should have had some snow
Tuesday night it failed to materialize and
temperatures were expected to climb to near
normal by today,
There also hasn't been a frost yet, something
that usually occurs by the first of the month but
Tony anticipated a frost within the next week.
The Farmers Almanac was released last week
and predicts a winter similar to that of last year.
The Almanac calks for a• substantial snowfall
before Christmas, a cold and snowy month of
January with a midmonth thaw and a relatively
normal February.
The Almanac which gauges the weather
patterns by sun spots was accurate in its
predictions last year.
r to clamp down
rich's bylaw officer, claims
it to get tough. He warned
ey might he hearing some
!xt few weeks as he clamps
ir offenders around town.
people who just don't like to
. "So I'm going to have to he
robiems are cleared up."
,ecific areas cited by Eisler
ggested a stiffer penaity for
buy dog tags for their pets.
mat if tags are not. purchased-.
at an additional charge he
er that date.
;ays that some people who
ers for years are getting a
allowing their pets to roam
rhood.
the dog is only a block away
e taken to the pound," said
m involves parking, par-
ed on Keays Street. Eisler
these vehicles are left there
"1 ne scnooi nas parking lots," said Eisler.
Eisler also advised council that in his opinion,
some of the cars parked on Keays Street would
he almost as close to the school if they were left
at home.
"It is silly to drive your car a couple of blocks
and then park on Keays Street and walk a block
to school anyway," said Eisler.
in conclusion, Eisler explained to council he
was not responsible for burying dead animals in
town. He said one resident had brought his dead
pet to the police station, hoping to find Eisler
there so he could bury it.
"That's not my job," stated Eisler. "It never
was."
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