HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-12-02, Page 40Curling gaining rapidly in popularity
The sport of curling has
rapidly alined in popularity
in Goderich and many
successful leagues and
bonspiels are staged at the
maitland Country club.
That expansion has in -
luded the formation of an
industrial league and
demonstrations have been
held.
For the initiated, curling
can be a most demanding
and exacting sport that
Spend an evening
in the library
There's nothing nicer
an a cold, stormy winter
night than to curl up on
the couch with a good
book.
The Goderich _ Library
has all kinds of reading
material for your 'en-
joyment. Not only does it
have adult and children's
books, but it also features
books in Dutch, French,
and 'German, as well as
big print'books for people
with eye trouble,
You will also find
magazines, records,
films, and reference
materials in your local
library.
Prom time to time the
library will feature art
displays or a visiting
author • will make an
appearance: A ]'took Club
meets in the library
every second Thursday.
For children, there is a
story hour on Saturday
mornings from 10:30-
11:30
The .library hours are
as follows: Adult,
Monday to Friday 10 a.m.
to 0 p.m.; Wednesday
closed, Saturday 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.; Children,
Monday and Friday 3:30
to 5:30, Tuesday and.
Thursday 3:30 to 7:30,
aird Saturday 10 to 5.
Road info
for drivers
Winter can be one of the
most delightful seasons and
that lends itself to the en-
joyment of seasonal -ac-
tivities,
But, while many look
forward to the snow and
cri5i air to pursue skiing,
skating, snowinobiling and
other interests, it is a season
that manydriaers dread,
Driving can be most dif-
ficult at times, especially in
this area when winds reduce
visibilty and drifting snow
forces the closure of roads
and highways.
The Ministry of Tran-
sportation and Comw
munication has announced
that its Winter Road
Reporting Service for the
public went into operation on
Monday, November 9, There
is little meed for the service
now, but it will came in
Mindy,
The Road Information
Centre at Toronto and the
ministry's district offices
throughout the province
have up-to-date information
on the condition • of 011
provincial and secondary
highways 74 -hours a day,
seven days a week daring the
wintetmonths,
For arty road information
in the Huron County area,
phone the ministry office in
Stratford at 271-8321.
features a variety of tactical
styles. They will vary with
individual skips as shot
preferences usually dictate
style and approach.
Each skip, however,
should be well aware of the
strengths and weaknesses of
his team since the skip's
shots comprise only 25 per
cent of those played by his
team. If the other members
of the team are unable to
conform to the skips
methods and strategy, then
the skip's rocks will not
make much difference hi the
game.
There was a time in
curling when a skip could
easily stick to one style of
play with a reasonable
measure of success against
any opponent. But, as the
level of competition in-
creases the chances of
winning with a single style
decreases.
Team improvement
requires long hours of work
refining delivery, strategy
and techniques. Like any
sport, it requires some
commitment.
If a skip does not have the
time, or if the sport is mainly
a recreational outlet, then
learn to utilize the strength
of all players and make it
work for you. If curlers are
played to their best shots
whenever possible, their
shooting ,percentages will
improve. Higher . shooting
percentages will also lead to
more lames won.
In addition to turns, most
players have preferences as
to weight used for takeouts
and an overall preference for
a take-out or draw game.
If a team does decide to
stick to a particular style of
game, it should notdeviate
from that plan unless cir-
cumstance dictates other-
wise. Get comfortable with a
system and don't be in-
timidated by other teams or
their strategy.
The beauty of. a winter scene cannot be paralelled
"A recent addition to the Benndler scene"
We specialize in
one -of -a -kind Hand Knits
by
•Very special smocked and hand
Knit fashions for children.
•F fand'Knit furs by Paula Lishman
•rn addition we carry top designer
lady's wear for the discerning
shopper.
AS AM ADOE0 e< 24BONUS
We are offering luncheon on us
at the Benmiiler
Inn with
every purchase in excess of
51 00.M.
Why not gather a few friends together
and make a day of it at ttenmiller
Open 7 Days a Week
wmter Hours: 11 A.M.-5 P.M.
(Cath Wooden photo)
Christmas shopping at
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Come, browse. enjoy "The Hollow's" beautiful
display of exclusive merchandisee..chiaa, mirrors, pottery
candles, hand -blown glass, china Varixes, hand waren
placemats, framed Canadian prints, books,
clothing & accessories, gourmet foods (` �� �,,, '
brass, handmade toys,.,.. and mach,
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THE SHOWCASE OF
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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK....10 A.M.-6 P.M.
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