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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-02-04, Page 6PAGE 6 —GODERICH SIGNAL- STAR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1987 C IT'S A ; UTUAL FEELING! John Donald, (left), President of Versatile Financial Planning.Corporation, congratulates Dennis 'Little as district manager of Versatile's new branch office at The FINANCIAL CEN- TRE, 122 The Square, Goderich. This office has five Financial Consultants available to assist our clients in participating in the rapidly growing area of Mutual Fund Investments. The Financial Centre 122 The Square, Goderich 524-2773 1-800-265-5503 We've Moved to serve you better We are now located in o new building on Highway 21 South, Goderich. You are invited to come in and see our large SHOWROOM! FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Highway 21 South, Goderich 524-4334 The Goderich and District Collegiate Institute ( GOOF ) annual 'winter carnival featured some bizarre events lake •the spaghetti - eating contest and Walk -and -roll competition., The most bizarre event, though, had to be the pudding drop in which one team member, standing on the stage, attempted to drop spoonfuls of pud- ding into the open mouth of a'second team member laying on the floor. As evidenced by the photo, those team members laying on the floor took adequate precautionary measures and covered themselves with garbage bags, leaving only their faces exposed to the poor aim of their.colleagues. (photos by Dave Sykes) Opportu for youth urged by reader. Dear Editor: With the New Year comes. opportunities,' particularly to the ToWn of Goderich, which has been working on a Master Recreation Plan for its citizens over the past number of months% With its development, and an- ticipating its release, many parents expect a renewed vigor and a revitalized vision in the Town's approach to recreational oppor- tunities for adolescents and youth. In a Town With limited opportunities for social interaction' for youth, and with the L .=_ETTE AS more favourable climate to encourage all young people, regardless of their means. an opportunity to participate in recrea- tional pursuits that will' enhance personal growth' and foster community respect - cur- rently undermined by the lack of ap- supporting evidence of need, there is hope propriate opportunities and resources for that the adolescent population will not be--- young people. dismissed. In addressing this issue, 'I hope that the 'user -pay' philosophy which serves the needs of the adult population will be waived for youth in favour of developing a Yours truly, Joan Van den Broeck R.R.4 Goderich; Ontario Local Jehovah's Witnesses. attend seminar Several families from the Goderich con- gregation of Jehovah"s Witnesses. travelled to Norval,. Ontario to attend a two, day seminar at their Assembly Hall. On Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, they spent, eight hours .listening to talks and watching demonstrations on how to en- dure when under trial and hardships. The Ontario Family Farm Interest Rate Reduction program (OFPIRR Plus) is designed to reduce your farm debt by covering part of the interest costs. OFFIRR Plus, a $246 million three- year program, applies to both long-term and operating debt. It can reduce the interest rate on farm loans to as low as 8%. And it can cover as much as $360,000 worth of faiern debt annually. . OFFIRR Plus also includes an Adverse Weather Assistance provision to assist those who suffered crop losses because of adverse weather in 1986. To find out more about OFFIRR Plus - add the Adverse Weather Assistance provision - contact any Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office. Or call collect at (416) 965-7661. Completed applications; no later than May 18, 19R7, Ministry of Agriculture and Food ONTARIO - Minister Hon Ace Ridden PreTYAr Hon David Feteryryn In some countries of the world, the work of Jehovah's Witnesses is banned and they ‘are subject to many tests because of their faith. They want io be .prepared in- the event this were to Occur again in this country. - • In 1986 more than 225,000 persons were baptized in the •205 countries where they carry o' heir preaching work. There are well over 3,000,000 Witnesses at work in these 205 countries. In Canada there is over 80,000. Their Branch Office and printing facility. in Georgetown is now in process of arrang- ing a large expansion to its. operation in order to take care of increase in people who are being baptized in Canada. TOWN OF GODERICH oc Go ATTENTION WEST SIDE NO. 1 RESIDENTS ONTARIO NEIGHBOURHOOD IMPROVEMENT -AREA TO ALL RESIDENTS LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREA k i 1 e r a a, • . Area Location Town of Goderich West Side No. 1 THE TOWN OF GODERICH INVITES YOU TO COME TO A MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 AT 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TOWN HALL 57 West Street To•discuss your Neighbourhood Improvement Services such as: Storm Sewers, Roads, Sidewalks, Parks & Recreational Facilities. PLEASE PL,,N TO ATTEND FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE TOWN HALL AT 524-8344 OR 524-7308