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Federation to attempt membership drive
There was a lot of
active discussion at the
monthly Huron
Federation meeting last
week. Over 40 members
attended the general
meeting making it one ,of
the best attended
meetings in ages. The
subject of severence of
corner lots on farms
came under heated
deb/ate •as members
questioned a resolution
submitted by Stanley
township to have severed
lots' termed rural
residential, which makes
owners aware of
nuisance, noise and smell
of farm operations.
It was pointed out that
in some townships
retiring farmers who
want to build on the
corner, of their farm,
don't need a severence to
obtain a building permit.
There were. many
members who argu.e.d
that the land should be
left zoned as agricultural.
Gordon Hill, Vatna,
and Mason Bailey, Blyth,
were both vocal against
the resolution. Mr. Hill
felt the resolution was
asking ' members how
they stood on severences
and wondered if farmers
needed to be that drastic
here in Huron County.
Mr. Mason pointed out
that the restrictions
proposed would penalize
farmers more. He cited,
the example of the far-
mer who owned a 400 acre
farm and was denied a
severence to build a
retirement home on. The
farmer ended up going
down the road and paying
$14,000 for a lot to build
his house on.
"People who have
money will, find a way to
live in the country," said
Mr. Mason.
The resolution was
referred to the land .use.
committee for ironing out
before submission to
Ontario Federation `• of
Agriculture.
Bev Brown, Bluevale
pointed out to members
that there is talk that the
import duty on twine may
go up in the spring.
Complaints have been
received that twine is
being dumped from
Tasmania and Mexico,
If subsidization is proved
in those countries then
the case is brought before
the Anti dumping
Tribunal.
Ms. Brown pointed out
that the Agriculture
Canada does not know
about the situation but
the Ontario Federation is
aware of the problem.
Huron members passed a
resolution to ask the
Ontario F of A to become
actively interested in the
case in Ottawa and to
make sure that no import
duty is put on twine.
A request for support
for an erosion study by
four area youths was
received and members
recom_ mended support
with the understanding
that the students explore'
possible solutions rather
than problems. The
students are applying for
a Young Canada Works
program to develop an
educational slide show
and cassette that will be
offered to groups for
viewing. The presen-
tation will be self erix-
planatory.
Maurice Bean and
Norman Alexander, both
members of the Erosion
Committee felt that
groups did not know what
they are looking for when
undertaking a study of
this nature.
"I am into the 18th,_
showing of my slide show
(on eroion.)" said Mr.
Alexander, "and people
want slides of results".
The members
recommended 'that the
students contact the
erosion •committee for
further information.
Brenda McIntosh, head
of Public Relations.
reported on the public
speaking lessons
members are presently.
taking with ten enrolled.
From the last class the
federation has given two
speaking engagements
and have two more
corning up. The
federation does speak to
service clubs, and
members of course are
invited to speak.
Members were offered
lessons on writing press
releases and reports. the
course is three Saturdays
long • and anyone in-
terested may contact
Brenda McIntosh,
Brucefield. Members
divided into regional
groups and discussed
membership drives and
communications with
current members and
recruiting. Update of
farrn and country data,
foreign ownership and
dealing with local con-
cerns were among the
major topics of
discussion.
The discussion was
started with Tony
McQuail, head of
program and education
committee, throwing
ideas out to the members
for rii5r•u'sinn in groups
Louise Marriott,
federation member and
co-ordinator for the Rural
Developmental Outreach*
•
Program gave a brief
history of the Federation.
The big problem many
found was with members
getting old ones out- to
meetings and enlisting
and signing up new
0 members is a problem.
Many members felt they
needed more information
before going out to sell
memberships, but others
disagreed. Mason Bailey
Good lumberjacks are difficult to find these days
but several (,$CI students plied their talents in the
log sawing competition held in conjunction with
\'
winter .games activities, Friday. Other events in-
cluded hockey, broomball and a pie -eating contest.
( photo by Dave Sykes) -
Snow storm keeps police busy
The Goderich OPP
were kept busy during
Monday's snowstorm,
investigating ; accidents
as well as stopping and
diverting traffic.
Highway 8,between
Clinton and Goderich was
opened and closed
several times after
blowing snow and poor
visibility caused a
number of crashes.
The highway was
closed around 9 a.m.
'after a crash, just north
of Holmesville left a
number of cars and
trucks scattered across
the road.
Although the police
report hasn't been
completed • on the multi
vehicle accident, a series
of minor rear end crashes
took place involving a
number of cars, trucks.
and semi -trailers.
Sortie people received
minor injuries and the
,Goderich ambulance
service attended the
scene. As well, the am-
bulance turned at least a
dozen .vehicles around
and led them back to
Goderich through poor
and nil visibility weather.
The highway was
cleared and re -opened
and by no6n hour a
second multi -car crash
occurred at the same
spot.
4 car driven by Oswald
Rudi; 60 of Hyde Park
received $500 in
damages. A car driven by
Fritz Peterson, 35 of
London received $800 and
a third car driven by Leo
Krohe, 49 of :Woodstock
had $1,000 in damages
when the three nor-
thbound vehic-les
'collided.
Country Club
turns finances
around in 1978
The' Maitland Country Club experienced a
$50,000 turnaround in year operating figures.
Club members learned Wednesday night at
the annual meeting that thedisastrous deficit
of $48,900 for the year ending October 1977 had
been transferred to a surplus of $1,300 for the
year ending October 1978.
The success was largely attributed to vast
amounts of volunteer labour, which included
re -roofing the club house, enlarging the dining
room, bar -tending, painting and helping with
groundskeeping,
Green fees were doubled and.rnemberships in
golf, curling and tennis were up substantially.
Further increases in curling activities are
leading off the new season and the club
members are confident of even greater success
for the year ending October 1979.
JAMES M. DONNELLY, Q.C.
and
DANIEL J. MURPHY, Q.C.
are pleased to announce that
NORMAN B. PICKELL, L.L.B.
has joined them in partnership and that effective February 1, 1979
the firm will carry on the practice of law
under the name of
DONNELLY, MURPHY and PICKELL
Barristers and Solicitors
18 The Square
Goderich, Ontario.
N7A 3Y7
(519) 524-2154
Highway 4 was also the
scene of a Monday
morning accident that
resulted in $750 damages.
4 vehicle driven by
John Caldwell, 40 of Blyth
and a second driven by
Murray Nilson, 24 of
Shedden were both
travelling southbound on
.the highway, just south of
the • Vanastra corner
when they collided due to
the poor visibility.
No injuries were
sustained but damage to
the Caldwell vehicle was
set at $500 and $250 to the
Nilson car.
4s well, the highway
was closed at Brucgfield
and Kippen.
The Clinton police
reported a hit and run on
February 3. .4 green Ford
,backed into a pole at 330
Victoria Street, broke it
off and then drove away.
Damage to the cement
pole, owned by the PUC,
was set at $500.
° Chief Lloyd Westlake
reminds drivers that
there will be no more free
parking at .Clinton's
downtown meters; Cars
parked at the meters
without paying will be
issued a $2 fine.
WE'RE
GQINGI
TO
Bay City,Michigan
Fun Weekend
Yes - Bay City, Michigan - The sister community across Lake Huron Is
celebrating their 2'Sth anniversary of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
JOIN US FOR THE GREAT
CELEBRATION & PARADE
Bus Leaves Saturday
March 17 at 8 a.ni.
Bus Fare, Return:
$12,50 per person
MAXIMUM BUS SPACE ,94 PERSONS
Last day to reserve a seat is Saturday, March 3
ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS:
At The HOLIDAY INN, Downtown Bay city
For reservations and more Information call:
BERT SUCH - 524-9661
BERT SQUIRE - 524-7920
Sponsored by: The Royal Canadian Le ion and
The Goderich Tourist Siommittee
found that being sincere
sold a lot more than
statistics.
Jim McIntosh
suggested. that members
watch for new farmers
moving into the area.
Suggestions varied from
annual dances, as a
reward, .for a year of
effort for members, to
showing films available
free from the libraries to
spark interest in mem-
bers at the township
level.
Workshops and kitchen
meetings for county lines
were emphasized and
members from north
Huron agreed that the
kitchen meetings got
interest going on their
secondary planning
committees in Turnberry
township.
On the subject of
foreign ownership,
members were told that
four provinces already
limit the amount of
acreage owned by anyone
outside of the province -
Manitoba, Saskat-
chewan, Alberta and
Prince Edward Island.
Members felt that more
information was needed
on the subject to deter-
mine if it was in fact a
problem here in Qntario.
Bev Brown issued a
plea for help in updating
the farm and circulation
records. Circulation
managers want ' the
membership broken up
into postal areas, The
secretary -treasurer, from
each township plus one
other person who knows
most members is needed
to help get the records
done before the deadline,
end of April.
The members were
reminded of the calendar
posted in the Agriculture
office in Clinton recor-
ding upcoming events.
For a touch of
Spring in February
give flowers on
. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14
Remember her & remember us
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FARM & GARDEN CENTRE
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82 South St.
Goderich
PHONE
524-8761
EVENINGS 524.7243
We carry a complete line of
Fresh and Silk Flowers & Green Plants Galore
"Flowers are like sunshine on a rainy day"
REMINDER:
WE WILL BE CLOSED
THURS., FEB. 8th, FRI., FEB. 9th, SAT., FEB. 10th
RE -OPENING MONDAY, FEB. 12
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SHOPPERS SQUARE, GODERICH
• Carlton Valentine Cards
• Valentine Gifts
• Heart Shape Box Chocolates
- • Our usual good selection of Box
Chocolates - Black Magic, Rowntree Dairy Box, Turtles
• Valentine Playbooks For Kids
5
Valentine
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The Huron -Perth County
Roman Catholic
School Board
KINDERGARTEN
REGISTRATION
HURON COUNTY
SCHOOLS
St. Joseph's School (KINGSBRIDGE)
Mr. David Zyluk,_Principal_
RR No. 3, GODERICH (529-7646)
Thursday, March 29, 1:30 PM - 5 PM
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Mr. Gary Birmingham, Principal
RR No. 3, (Mount Carmel)
DASHWOOD, (237-3337)
Tuesday, March 27, 9 AM - 5 PM
St. Joseph's School
Mr. Donald Farwell, Principal
1.69 Beech••St., CLINTON (482-7035)
Monday, February 19, 9 AM - 6 PM
Precious Blood School
Mrs. Esther Rau, Principal
Saunders St., EXETER (235-1691)
Tuesday, February 20, 1 PM - 5 PM
St. Mary's School
Miss Betty Clarks Principal
70 Bennett St., E. GODERICH (524-9901)
Monday, March 12, 12 Noon - 5 PM
Tuesday, March 13, 12 Noon - 5 PM
St. James, School
Sister theresa Mader, Principal
Chalk St., SEAFORTH, (52.7-0321)
Wednesday, March 14, 9 AtVI - 12 Noon;
s. 3:30 PM - 5 PM
PERTHNCOUNTY
SCHOOLS
St. Patrick's School
Mr._Larry Cook, Principal
Mill St., DUBLIN, (345-2033)
Thursday, February 15, 9 AM - 5 PM
St. Patrick's School (KINKORA)
Mr. Ennis Murphy, Principal
RR No. 1, SEBRINGVILLE, (393-5580)
Wednesday, March x.8,.1 PM - 4:30 PM
Holy Name of Mary School
Mr. Leo Turner, Principal
161 Peel St., ST. MARYS (284-2170)
Tuesday, February 27, 2 PM - 5 PM
St. Mary's School (HESSON)
Mrs. Florence McDonald, Principal
RR No. 4, LISTOWEL, (595-8929)
Thursday, March 1, 1PM - 5PM
Immaculate Conception School
Mr. Michael Dewan, •Principal
15 Well St., STRATFOR.D, (271-9936)
Tuesday, February 13, 1 PM - 5, PM
St. Ambrose School
Mr. Paul Nickel, Prinicipal
181 Louise St., STRATFORD (271-7544)
Tuesday, February 13, 1 PM - 5 PM
St: Joseph's School
Sacred Heart School Mr. Adrian Ponstsioen, Principal
Mrs. Mary O'Malley, Principal 363 St. Vincent St., STRATFORD (271-3574)
Box 68, Cornyn St., WINGHAM, (357-1090) Tuesday, February 13, 1 PM - 5 PM
Friday, February 9, 1PM - 5:30 PM
Friday, February 16, 1 PM - 5:30 PM
St.' Boniface School
Sister Louise Lowry, Isrincipal
Box 128, ZURICH, (236-4335)
Tuesday, March 6, 9 AM - 5 PM
St. Aloysius School
Mr. Sam Alberico, Principal
228 Avondale Ave., STRATFORD, (271-3636)
Tuesday, February 13, 1 PM - 5 PM
Kindergarten children need to be 5 years of age on or'
before December 31, 1979. PLEASE BRING BIRTH
CERTIFICATE, SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER, IF
AVAILABLE, O.H,I.P. Number, Immunization' Cards
:4,nd• any Other pertinent health --records at the time of
registration.