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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-04-01, Page 23Sunset picture part of display A photograph of a sunset over Lake Huron, taken by Glen Gardiner from the shoreline at Port Albert,' was selected by a panel bf judges to be included in Artisheque/ '87, an exhibition by the employees of the Scarborough Board of Education. Gardiner is a former Goderich resident and a sum- mertime resident of Port Albert. Oliver is guest speaker at UCW meeting Foay-four members and guests were pre- sent when the Evening Unit of North Street United Church Women met for their March meeting. Marjorie Jackson and her group were in charge. Frances Worsell opened Our meeting with a prayer - "We Have Come To Worship You." Marjorie Jackson gave a reading relating ,to Ten Days For World Development. The guest speaker was Eric Oliver of the Kitchener -Global Community Centre, - Development Education Group. Their pur- pose is to provide information regarding third world countries. Erie showed slides with an interesting commentary regarding his recent trip to Nicaragua. His talk was geared to Ten Days For Woad Development. , ' , Win Ferris conducted the business poftion of our meeting. Plans are being made for a spring luncheon on May 1. Union presents, gift to Lawson Last week the Scgnal-Star ran a story con- cerning the retirement of Domitar mine cap- tain. Bill Lawson. At his retirement dinner, Lawson was also presented, with a marble, based, clock and pen set by members of the Energy and Chemical Workers Union, Local 16. President Guy Robinson • made the presentation. Excellence: in business 'to be honored Are you proud of your business perfor- mance, your people, your products or ser- vices? Has your firm had any special achievements 'recently? If so, you should take note of the 1987 Canada Awards for Business Excellence. This year's awards honour outstanding business performance in eight categories: Productivity, Entrepreneurship, Labour/Management Cooperation, Marketing, Invention, Industrial Design, and, new this year, the Small Business category. The program is open to business enter- prises, or their divisions, located in Canada 'of all sizes and in all fields of economic ac- tivity, i.e., natural resources, manufactur: ing and services. ' This is a great opportunity for your firm to gain national recognition and a marketing edge. Entry procedures for the prograin are straightforward: for each category entered,' a one page questionnaire must be answered on a Maximum of four typewritten pages. The selection of winners is by independent teams of recognized private sector experts. Jurors select up to five winners of medallions in each category: one gold, one silver and three bronze. A further number of entrants ( at the discretion of the jurors) will also be selected to received certificates of merit. Award winners are honoured 'at a prestigious national ceremony, to be held this year at the Sheraton Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Sept. 22. Other benefits in - •elude the use of the program logo, national publicity, and enhanced prestige. Perhaps most important is the impact recognition can have on employee morale. The 1987 programWs officially launched Feb. 25, and entries close May 15" A pro- gram entry questionnaire with complete program details can be obtained in English or French by writing to Canada Awards for Business Excellence, Department of Regional Industrial Expansion, 235 Queen St.,Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0F15, by phoning (613) 954-4079 or by contacting your nearest DRIE office. Consult, nt ti speak here s performing arts j s all towns Programs operated by the touring office of the Ontario Arts Council are helping au- diences in more than 250 communities across Ontaio enjoy professional perfor- mances of music, theatre, dance and mime by touring Ontario and Canadian artists. luring Consultant Elaine Hagarty will be eaking to local groups and individuals at an open meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 7:311, p.m. at The Livery, 35 South St., Goderich. Hagerty will speak on the per - for ing arts in similar small communities an4Iiwhat they are doing -,,,grants available from the Ontario Arts Council and the benefits of organizing a performing arts committee. In her role as a touring consultant, Herarty assists community sponsors, per- forming.arti4ts and the public at large in the planing and development of touring performances throughout southwestern Ontario. Any groups or individuals interested in the performing arts in Goderich who would like to attend this meeting, or would like more information, should contact call Bob GODERICH S1GNAL-STAR, WEDNESDAY. APRIL 1, 1987—PAGE 3A '.1 •• .1 I. .,..•;', •ii r 4.'..--,0( • • ,, ,., I Marshall, Godericli .Recreation Depart- ment, 524-2125. UCW hold March meetin Eight ladies of the Dungannon UCW gathered in the church basement on March 24. Two crib quilts were „made. A short business meeting was held with Mrs. Jean Errington presiding. Mrs. Tinie Logtenberg read the minutes and correspondence was dealt with. g ertising helps things h. • • .n. • 111 A donation was made t wards the Huron - Perth Leadership Develo ment Committee. "A Special Event" at 'rkton Community Centre was mentioned. poem, "Take urge to grow", was read by Mt s. Jean Errington. Collection was taken. Mrs. Roberta Linshill gave grace before lunch which was sery d by Mrs. Nora Saunders and Delores C lbert. FRIDAY, A R1L 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 1 87 ALL REGULARLY PRICED FASHIONS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND CLEARANCE ITEMS. Circle April 3rd, 1987 on your calendar, for that is the one and only day you will be able to take advantage of a fabulous 20% OFF all regularly priced fashions for men, women and children 2-6X and clearance items marked with solid red tickets. Peoples Spring Shopping Spree... ON'T -MISS • Not applicable for specials advertised in the 70th Anniversary Sale. 146 Th.-- Sq uare, Go erich Mon. -Sat. 94'30 p.m. - .40,4;m0%,50. miitev• .97 M.• fogNaga0.,,x.eggel, tV2V:14, OP A .051f061.f.100.0.0.0r.OW,.. ,E1 rW 14 Are' FOR VALVE, PEOPLE TRUST PEOPLES