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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1969-12-04, Page 29- 0 'to • • • • • I, • of' . : e „ OPPIt1011'SitONA1TAII,1111.1BSDAY4 ICM$t 4. 1940 , , v • • , IA" • 1141,. VAOL• - • Sopito - , "Itzto.t• • ' 4,40, Mrs. Betty Reid, left, is made quite welcome at the home of Mrs. Arnold Best, 220 Wellington St., and in the congenial atmosphere opens her Hi Neighbor. booklet and introduces Mrs. Best to all the businessmen she has listed. She also informs Mrs. Best of many services and facilities available in Goderich and tries to answer any questions Mrs. Best may have concerning life in this lakeport town. Christmas time happy time ?? Christmas should be a happy time for children. Yet, for many Christmas is atime of sadness. Perhaps it's because their dreams haven't come true. They feel that maybe Christmas is only for others, not for them. - But their dream can come true — for The SalvItion Army, through you, can bring a measure of happiness to less fortunate children. So join in the true spirit of Christmas and send a generous donation to The Salvation Army. You'll be glad you did. Mrs.. Arnold -Best (left) opens her door for Mrs. Betty Reid, Goderich Hi Neighbor hostess. Mrs. Best moved here from Peterboro with her family in mid-October and say t she thinks she will like it in Goderich. Mr. Best is an employee of Victoria and Grey Trust. The couple have two children, David, 9, and Linda, 6. Also living with the family is Mrs. Best's mother, Mrs. William McKenzie. Hi Neighbor hostess meets Goderich's newest residents Twenty-nine,Goderich that is, strangers who have businessmen co-dPerate every , moved here from out of town. day of the year with Mrs. Betty "Otherwise there is no Reid, RR 4, Goderich, the Hi picking and choosing," Betty Neighbor hostess for this town. advised. Together they attempt to greet "Sponsors like to see the every newcomer to Goderich certificates getting back to their with a friendly visit and some stores," Betty also stated. The Goderich Signal -Star, H o ffmeyer Plumbing . and Heating, Remington' S' IGA, Gardiner's Dairy, Garland's Children's Wear, Edward Fuels, Mike's Barber Shop, Manufacturers Life Insurance, Piz,a, Patio Restaurant and useful gifts. 'That's the way they know the • MacEwan. J3 tt started her career about program is working.", e y three years ago. At that time Sponsors include -the PUC, there were 110 v Hi Neighbor Worsell Bros., Gerry's hostesses across Canada with Appliances, N. T. Ormandy, headquarters in Calgary. 0, Swill's B.P. Service Dunlop's '81 416'44174 ne Betty first went tti the mayor- . Hair Styling, Maitland Country -- Club, Hadden's Studio, Little Bowl, Goderich Corhmunity Credit Union, Pickett and Campbell, Ross Shoe Shop,' Bluewater* Cleaners, Goderich Building Centre, F. E. Hibbert and Son, on Hoist Real Estate, ' of Goderich to get his approval urniture, Regent V nie's for the service. Then she visited • town council, explained the idea and got their ganction to begin. It took a couple of months to get around to all the business people in Goderich to enlist their. Support for the project. BettY's intention was to get as many sponsors as possible, •include their letter of introduction in the book she was compiling and offer their free gift certificate tothe new residents of Goderich. At first she had 21 sponsors represented in her book which also included a map of the town, some historical background of Goderich, inormatiOn on churches, doctors, dentists, etc., as well as a couple 'of tourist pamphlets to remind all newcomers that Goderich is a resort town. The book is growing' all the time'and there is even a waiting list of sponsors. - Betty has maqe about 200 calls in three years. In all ' that time she reports that she was unwelcome at only one home. "You meet ‘so many people," Betty said. "It is so rewarding." The names of newcomers are taken from PUC listings. Of course some Goderich folks - interested in the Hi Neighbor , program telephone Betty from time to time advising her of new families in town. There is just one rule. Families must be new in town -- I GODERICH'S OWN . WELCOME SERVICE would like to call on you with "housewarming gifts" and information about your "new location. The Hostess will be glad to arrange your subscription to the SIGNAL -STAR. Call her at 524-9525 • ENJOY THE FINEST FOOD IN TOWN ' Chinese. Food aity T ALSO TAKE-OUT ORDERS --OPEN DAILY 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Open Friday and Saturday Until 12 Midnight The Esquire Restaurant "524-9941" IDICIPERIENCED DECORATORS Exterior And Interior Painting & Wallpapering Let us do your interior decorating and wallpapering before the festive, season arrives. , REASONABLE -FREE RATES ESTIMATES w.._PEDERSEN J. McCREIGHT ft, 101 victoria st. 115 Stl, David St. Phone 524-6667 or 524-9287 c r 11111 NMI 111111111 NEI IN BM Ell NIS IIIIII _u1 I WITH THIS COUPON ONLY p 4*vxvxvmvmvxvxvxvxv4f • CHRISTMAS , A UNIQUE GIFT.FROM ANOTHER 'LAND -- OR — A CRAFTED CANADIAN ITEM EXCI:..USIVELY FROM THE WAXWORKS tie -CANDLES AND CRAFTS, CHEESE PACKS, SPICES, HERBS, CANDIES AND GIFU EXTRAORDINARY INGINIAM 20% OFF REX RAY HEAT SOOTHES MUSCU LAMP KIT LAR ACHES & * Adjustable holder * Safety guard * 6 feet of cord * Switch * Built-in reflector concentrates heat * Amber infra -red bulb PAINS 1 1 1 1 1 Put your money into our guaranteed investment certificates now paying the never -before interest • of eight and three quarter percent. VG The senior Trust Company devoted entirely to serving the people Of Ontario. VICTORIA and GREY TRUST COMPANY SINCE 1889 W. R. Curry, Manager •624-7381 •• Elgin and Kingstqn Streets, Goderich • 1 air am. am um NB 1. • •• • • oe •••-' A .'"'"'"'"' • • • 10 -oz. 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