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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-04-19, Page 12PAGE 12 - 3ODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1919 (Left to right) - Co-authors Jim Anderson and Thelma Coleman look on as Perth Warden Ormond Pridham presents copies of their book, The Canada Company, to Huron Warden John Tinney and Goderich Mayor Harry Worsell at last week's County Council meeting. (Photo by Ray Martin) W. Wawanosh passes ReidDrain by-law A Court of Revision on the assessments under the Reid Municipal Drain Repair and Improvement By-law, was held when West Wawanosh Township Council met on Tuesday, April 10. Council members sat as Court members. No written appeals were received but owners on the drain appeared before the Court. Within half an hour the Court closed and by-law number 5, 1979,,•The Reid ' Municipal Drain Repair and Improvement By- law, was given a third reading and finally passed by council. Tenders for con- struction of the Reid Municipal Drain Repair arad Improvement were then opened, discussed and considered by c council." A motion Was passed to 'accept the tender of. Hanna and Hamilton of Listowel at $825 for the construction of the open portion of the Reid Drain and the tender of D.A. Inglis Contracting of R.R. 3 Walkerton at $20,400 for the closed part of the drainage project. Grant `Chisholm presented an offer to purchase for an acre of land adjacent to his own off the township gravel pit farm which was signed on behalf of the township by the Reeve and the Clerk. Dave Reed of Frank Cowan Insurance and Frank Foran; local agent, attended . the council meeting and Mr. Reed reviewed the municipality's coverage with council. A number of increases. were authorized to cover the rising cost of insurance cl"aims and`th-e-se will be incorporated,... ini.o___the---- policies for the coming year. Gravel tenders were opened and considered by council with a motion to accept the tender of Bannerman Contracting of Kincardine at $1.49 per cubic yard for the supply, crushing and application of approximately 15,000 cubic yards of 5/S inches of crushed gravel on township roads -..:.-and at $1.15 for supply and stock -piling ap- proximately 3,000 cubic yards, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. The quotation of Pollard Brothers at $103.50 per • flake ton equivalent . for liquid calcium chloride, was also accepted by council. Council authorized building permits for W. Shetler (office and vi -or ksttop� ;} �. -=Moss-- (barn); A. Webster (barn); R. Delbergue and T. Lawlor (implement shed). Two tile drain loan applications were ac- cepted by council. Council accepted the application of Glen McConnell of R.R. 2 Auburn as grader operator for the township on a three-month •probationary period. Council accepted the quotation of Symes Construction of Lucknow at $24 per ton for paving the main street hill in Auburn. A motion was passed authorizing the township clerk to advertise for tenders in three local papers for two weeks for sidewalk. construction in Dungannon. The road program for 1979 as..submitted. by the Road Superintendent in ."1Vlarc'1[;� s�approved-6y--- council. e. The road accounts and general accounts- were ordered paid by council. 1980 Phoenix I..I 2•Door Coupe Authors honored April 10 was presen- tation day at Perth County Council. The County of Perth made two special presentations that day to two of its more in- dustrious employees, county archivist Jim Anderson and research - writer Thelma Coleman in recognition of their work on the book The Canada Company. The book, which is an in-depth account of the settling of Perth and Huron counties along what was once called the Huron Tract, was also presented at Tuesday's County Council meeting to two officials of Huron County. Warden John Tinney and Goderich mayor Harry Worsell, by Perth Warden; Ormond Pridham. Minor INFORMATION FORM REGISTRATION DAY SATURDAY, MAY 5 • The Goderich Recreation Department will be holding registration day for boys and girls T -Ball and boys and giros softball on Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. at the Recreation Office. The respective groupings are as follows: T -BALL Five and six years old, boys and girls; Seven and eight year old boys and girls. These groupings are flexible and provide us with the opportunity to make special considerations based on the child's ability. SOFTBALL Girls - 9, 10, 11 year olds and 12, 13, 14 year olds Boys - 9, 10, 11 year olds and 12, 13, 14, 15 year olds REGISTRATION FEE -'5.00 per person FAMILY RATE -'15 SUNCOASY MALL, GODERICH SCRUbbIES & CORDS 198(1 Ph cni, SI i.Do,or 1lathhhac'k.5cdan Host farmers wanted Host farmers wanted Three hundred urban young people will. have the opportunity of a life- time thi$ summer. They will be working on Ontario farms as Junior Agriculturalists. The Junior -Agriculturalist Program, sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food_rss_ part of the Ontario government's Experience '79 program. During the nine -week program, which . begins June 18, the students will live and work on selected farms .. across... the_ province. ° "The seven-year-old program is a successful one. More than 1000 students have already: applied for the program this summer," says Mary Durfey, program supervisor. Much of the credit for the program's success must be given to the farmers who volunteer to be host farmers, and to the enthusiastic students. "Many farmers have volunteered to be hosts for the program year after year," says Miss Durfey. "Many find it rewardingto share their experience with young people who have a keen —interest in agriculture." The program offers urban young people, aged 16 and 17, a valuable insight into Ontario ST. JOSEPH'S COMMUNITY SCHOOL KINGSBRIDGE is prepared to offer FARM COURSES CONSUMER INFORMATION COURSES If you are interested In attending courses, seminars, or workshops In any of the following areas of iarmin or consumer stales, lease In- dicate by checking the appropriate boxes. Cour- ses will be held in the Fail/Winter If there is enough interest. CLIP AND MAIL TO: The Co-ordinator St. Joseph's Community School R.R. 3 Goderich, Ont., N7A 3X9 1 ani interested in the following areas of education: 1.1 FARM INCOME TAX f11 FARM MANAGEMENT (Budgeting, records, production economics, business analysis) LIVESTOCK/CROP MANAGEMENT and MARKETING' [ l FAMILY NUTRITION (Components of processed, fresh foods, etc.) - r 1 APPLIED AGRICULTURE FOR THE NOVICE FARMER - (Greenhouse management, sail management, Tree Fruits, etc.) [) FARM BUILDINGS and CAPITAL ACQUISITIONS Name (PRINT) ADDRESS agriculture. In some cases, this experience has encouraged Junior Agriculturalists to attend agricultural colleges. Any commercial farmer can apply to be a host • farmer for the program. Host farmers are required to supply room and board, and pay $6 a day to the student. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food also pays $6 per day to the student. Farmers, interested in becoming host farmers can contact local offices of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food for more information. Harbour report BY RON GRAHAM April 5 the Joan M. McCullough cleared harbour light bonind for Saginaw. April 12 the Agawa Canyon arrived light from Sault Ste. Marie to officially open Goderich harbour. April 12 the Agawa Canyon cleared harbour bound for Thunder Bay with salt. - April 14 the Algorail arrived light from Bay City for salt. April 15 the Algorail cleared harbour bound for Milwaukee with salt. AreAnd O n H ere, gitsz6gi)eeiev Now from the DT50 to the XS1100 COME. TRY US You'll .- ike Our Prices And Service Cash rebates from Yamaha apply on most 1979 models purchased before May 1. XS1100 Cash Rebate $55.00 Get Yours From ELDER ENTERPRISES SALES & SERVICE DIAL 262®6142 HENSALL - ONT. Your authorized Yamaha Full Service Dealer 1 mile west, 1 ml south of Hensen When you know how they re built PONTIACS AND DUUCKS. LIKE NEMER BEFORE. The remarkable front -wheel -drive 1980 Pontiacs and Buicks are here! Pontiac's 1980 Phoenix and Buick's 1980 Skylark are new Totally new! Neat and handsome to look at. Smooth. and quiet to ride in. With loots of room for five people. Part of this spaciousness is accounted for by mounting the engine transversely; requiring less space...and by .front -wheel drive, minimizing the need for a large floor hump or tunnel in the passenger area. Front -wheel drive pays oil in other ways. With the heaviest part of the cat; the engine. right over the driving wheels, and \kith the drnin.gwhoelsaIsF.doirrg-the-• - -•--• steering, a car is well-equipped to handle the hazards of wet roads, muddy shoulders and snowy driveways. I irntt•tt•Jtta'l drier i.+ a,r;>ubbcr. MacPherson strut front suspension helps give the car the feel of a hig-car ride, while rack-and-pinion steering offers the driver quick, decisive control when nipping • through trailic or slipping into a • parking spot. • WHAT A130t.rr FUEL ECONOMY? ' It is excellent! A new 4 -cylinder Phoenix or Skylark with optional- automatic transmission has`fut•I consumption/economv estimates of 9.1 litres per 1OQ km (comparative rating) .This means rrnrch hettcr -fiicTeeoncimv tftari a ctm)para hh•- eqtripped 6 -cylinder 1979 model...• and Netter power• -to -weight ratio. For example, a new 4 -cylinder Phoenix/Skylark, with automatic transmission, will accelerate from O to 100 KPH as 'quickly as its comparably equipped '79 6-cvlindcr predecessor They all share a standard 25 litre 4 -cylinder engine with floor -mounted 4 -speed manual transmission. Optional are a 2.8 litre V6 and automatic transmission. 1880 PH�OENIX �Po PONTIAC PHOENIX offers hour models: a Phoenix 2 -dour Coupe and a 5 -door Hatchback Sedan, both with luxury LJ versions. A sporty S.1 package is available on the Phoenix Coupe and Hatchback Sedan. 19801 Grand Ope,,i,n The 5 -door Hatchback Sedan's optional "security panel" covers the mink arta and lilts out easily so the rear seat can he folded down (standard on the LI Hatchback). BUiCK SKYLARK otters distinctive 2 -door Coupes and • 4 -door Sedans in three series: • Skylark, Skylark Sport and Skylark Limited. Whether buying or Ieasing_sec your Pontiac -Buick dealer ftx- a test drive, The 1980's are here! 'Based on Transport i Canada approved test methods. These fuel consumption/economy figures are estimates which may be sub- ject to revision. The actual results You get will vary depending on the type cif driving.y:uu do, your driving habits, your car's condi- tion and optional equipment. Some of the equipment shown nr• rntvrttoned is optional at - extra -cost. YOU'RE PROTECTED • New vehicle e a rrantY 12. months/ 20,000, kilometers • 3 -yr. perforation Irom corrosion warranty • Ayailahle Continuous Protection Plan. Canada 1950 $KVLARK - BY BUICK yN 2848 •• •: ::::::::•:.::..::::::n •;n:::: ::•::n;•.;.......<..:,•::...,.:.:.:•:::..,>:::r•:.:,:;;56s: R:fstSs:•`.d: �ri :.5f;•i :. 1980 Skylark Limited 4 -poor Sedan 1980 Skylark Limited 2 -Door Coupe t.E McGEE PONTiAC.BUIc CADILLAC HAMILTON STREET GO®ERICH 524.11391