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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-08-17, Page 13Ptpleasedah me Per1;,4011. Mon- 19EI. at Alex- ttttt. General Goderich, ! Abba, 1,5 oz. Proud gate Glenda erich, Mary I El Austin, Dungan - I gteat grandchild for McAllister, Goderich. BLACK - r� Guy and Marie Robinson, Qoderich, Ontario, James , aid Anita Black, Nicta, New r:eji unswick, are pleased to i'nnounce the safe arrival of rk ytheir first granddaughter, :Alicia Dawn, born August 9, 1903, weighing 8 lbs. 10 oz. Proud parents are Stephen and Janice (nee Robinson). Great grandparents are Ray and Mary Robinson, Goderich, Ontario; Fred and Mary Cormier, Blue Bell, New Brunswick; and Mr. Parrish, Nicta, New Brunswick. CORRIVEAU • :Paul, . Sue (Erb) and Angie are. proud to announce the • birth of Jacquelyn (Jackie) Diane at Alexandra Marine -and General Hospital, Goderich, on Thursday, August 11,1983..Jackie arriv- ed at 8:05 a.m. weighing 7 Ibs.10O. McDONALD John and Holly (nee Elliott) are pleased to announce the arrival of a daughter, Laura Marie, on June 27, 1983, weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. A sister for Matthew and another granddaughter for Bill and Hazel Elliott, Haliburton (formerly of Blyth and Goderich) and Mac and Marie McDonald, Oakville. McMILLEN • Tara, her mom and dad (Cathy and Darryl) are hap- py to announce their new ad- dition to the family, Tricia Hope, born August 7, 1983. Proud grandparents are Arlyne and Colin McMillen and Pat and Greg Hildebrand. Great grand- mother is Mary Schmidt and Mcg; • Glen and Vagaa - alcoilne with loVe the arrival of their son, Curtis . Clifford, • born August 3, 1983 at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, weighing 6 lbs. 141/2 oz. Little brother for Katie. Proud grandparents are Mrs. Frances Storey, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff McNeil and great- graildmother Mrs. Mae Campbell. Special thank you to everyone for cards, gifts, visits and enquiries while in hospital and since returning home, and to Dr. Thomson and second floor east nurs- ing staff. McNICHOL Mr. and Mrs. Ray McNichol are pleased to announce the arrival of their first child, Ryan Douglas, on August 7, 1983, weighing 5 lbs. 10 oz., at Listowel Memorial Hospital. Third grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Matthews, Auburn, and another grand- son for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McNichol of Walton. Another great grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hackett and Mrs. Grace Black of Goderich. MOORE John and Helene are thankful and happy to an- nounce the birth of their son, Jesse John, Saturday, August 6, 1983 at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. Twelfth grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. Pieter Bos, Barnwell, Alber- ta. Second grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. Eric Moore, Goderich. PEARSON Jennifer and Matthew pro- udly announce the arrival of Jeffrey Mark, on August 13, 1983, weighing 8 lbs. 11/2 oz., at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. First grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pearson of Lindsay and fifth grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Adamson of Little Britain. Heather Ann Stapleton GDCI student studies theatre Heather Ann Stapleton, daughter of Neil and Nancy Stapleton of Dungannon, is a participant in the Summer Canada Youth Employment Program at the Blyth Surly mer Festival. She is learning about professional theatre by working as a production assistant, painting and changing sets and working with properties. Heather Ann is understudying Deborah Grover in the play The hum- cent mo-cent and the Just. In the rehearsal, she stood in for Deborah, getting to know the cast and working with direc- tor Pierre Collin. A more intensive theatre training is provided by the Young People's Theatre Workshop under the direc- tion of Simon Malbogat. The students, aged 18 to 22, will present a public perfor- mance of their work on August 19 at 5 p.m. and again at 9 p.m. in the former Com- merce Bank building at the main intersection in Blyth. Admission is free. Heather Ann, who will be returning to G.D.C.I. for Grade 13 this fall, is en- thusiastic about her summer in Blyth. Although she had studied theatre arts, the workshop involves more im- provisation and interpreta- tion. Following Grade 13 Heather Ann is planning to go to university and study languages. COED program creates 21 jobs The Honourable Eugene F. Whelatl,. ,Minister of 'Agriculture, recently an- Hounced on behalf of the onorable Lloyd Axworthy, Minister of Employment and Immigration, four new work projects in Huron -Bruce under the Canada -Ontario Employment Development Program ( COED). The Salvation Army in Bayfield has received "COED" funding for the renovation and upgrading of camps. The project will pro- vide four new jobs, over a period of 60 work weeks. The total budget for this project is $29,950. The Government of Canada and the Govern- ment of Ontario each pro- vide an amount of $9,000 while the promoter con- tributes $11,950. The Clinton Public Hospital has received "COED" funding for ex- teriorrepairs to the main building and for landscaping the grounds. The project will provide ten new jobs, over a period of 120 work weeks. The total budget for this pro- ject is $82,566. The Govern- ment of Canada and the Government of Ontario each provide an amount of $24,000 while the promoter con- tributes $34,566. Hully-Gully Sports and Recreation Ltd. of Varna has received "COED" funding to improve motorcross track to national standards. The pro- ject will provide four new jobs over a period of 48 work weeks. The total budget for this project is $39,520. The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario Square dancing A modern square dance and corn roast are featured in the activities at Point Farms this weekend - come and join us! ! On Thursday, August 18 at 7 p.m. is a mime workshop. Come and enjoy a mime troupe from Goderich demonstrate the techniques of this silent art. On Friday, August 19 at 8 p.m. is a twilight hour of films at the Barn. Join us for an hour of fun and entertain- ing films for everyone. On Saturday, August 20 at 4 p.m. batter up for a softball game at the Colborne Ball Diamond. Bring a glove and a friend. We need spectators too. Bring your lawnchairs and cheer on your favorite team. At 7:45 p.m. there will be hayrides to the modern square dance. At P: 30 p.m. is a modern 'square dance. Kick up your heels to modern square dances. The Clinton Wheel'n Dealers will demonstrate and then help you learn these fun filled dances. Bring the whole family. On Sunday, August 21 at, 11:30 a.m. is a church serJ vice and singalong at the Barn. ANNOUNCEMENT Michael Mclntee, Sales Manager of 9Qrlifrg.l Msintea 8 Co. Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Cletus Dalton as a Real Estate Representative on our sales staff, having successfully passed all the necessary Reel Estate a ,ominatlons set out by the Real Estate end Business Brokers Act, and Is now licensed to trade in all types of Real Estate. Cletus will be working from his residence, R.R. No. 3, Goderich. telephone 320-7430. Cletus looks forward to assisting you with any of your Real Estate transactions. Please contact Clete at his residence, 429-M20. each provide $9,600 while the promoter contributes $20,320. Huron Farms of Exeter has also received "COED" funding to upgrade proper- ties. The project will provide three new jobs over a period of 36 work weeks. The total budget for this project is $20,511. The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario each provide an amount of $5,128 while the promoter contributes $10,255. "I am pleased that the counties of Huron -Bruce are participating in this pro- gram," said Whelan. "I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage other businesses and com- munity organizations 'to become co -participants." According to Whelan, the "COED" program's main objective is to provide work for Unemployment In- surance benefit exhaustees for a minimum 12 week period. Hiring for these projects will be through local Canada Employment and Immigra- tion offices. STAG & DOE PARTY for Lori Alexander & Paul Nurse on FRIDAY, AUGUST 19th, 1983 at Gary Potter's Shed PIG ROAST Everyone Welcome GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES BEST INTEREST 11 % 4 YEAR ANNUAL Sublect to change Agent for a number of Trust Companies. Other terms and Rates available on request. JIM BISSET Goderich 524-2431 524-2966 8• REGISTRATION NURSERY SCHOOL For September 1983 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1983 10m00 AM -12:00 NOON at Goderich Municipal Day Nursery 376 Cambridge Street Goderich The part of her job, says Janet Amon, Ar. tistic Director of the -B Summer Festival, is. good new plays that will a peal to the festival's largely rural and small town au- dience. The mandate of the festival since 1975 is the pro- duction of Canadian plays, the majority o of them original, and this mandate is made possible with the help of the Playwright's Workshop Program. In the Playwright's Workshop program both new and established writers work with professionals develop- ing scripts. In the program, made possible through the generous assistance. of Labatt's Ontario Breweries and the Laidlaw Foundation, five scripts 'will be 1. •.a •f, .yam. �x _, r la li.ICl3SIGrg4J$ Alt.:WED A ; AUG11=4 1?,:,PAGE 13 ts workshop evolves new plays workshopped this sem Earlier this' Beason My Wild Irish Rose by Jana Amos was workshopped under -the direction of Paul Thompson before being mounted as the second play of the season. Montreal playwright David Fennario, author of Balconville and On The Job, worked under the direction of Simon Malbogat workshopping his play The Murder of Sharon Parr. Under the direction of Terry Tweed, Uwe J. Meyer, playwright and production manager of the festival, is workshopping Murder I Say with actors Barbara Col- eman, Hugh Webster, Ann Casson, Barry Nelken and Miles Potter. Beginning August 15, Katherine Kaszas, associate artistic' director of. the festivalrand-organieer of the Ilaywright's Workshop Pro' • grain began directs ng Toron- to playwright ;athleen Mcllonnell's �;;Shop. Kathleen his, the winner of the 1980- National Women's Playwritiing Competition. Working with Katharine and Kathleen. will be Mary Ann Coles, Diana Belshaw, Fran- cine Volker, Jessica Booker, Harry Nelken and Karen Woolridge. Cape Breton writer Audrey Butler. comes to Blyth to workshop her script Cradle Pin the week of August 29. Katherine Kaszas will direct. Katherine Kaszas is ex- cited about the Playwright's Workshop Program and its Lineup.for polio shots 75 YEARS AGO On Sunday evening and early Monday morning, Goderich was the centre of a severe thunderstorm, ac- companied by the heaviest rains and strongest winds of 1908. The cornice at the rear of J.W. Smith's residence on East Street was struck by lightning on Sunday night, the same time as McLean's block suffered, but the damage was not great. The Bedford serves meals at 25 cents on excursion days, a fact that will help to encourage excursions to Goderich. Jeweller Kelly has this week received the ap- pointment of official watch inspector for the CPR at this end of the line. Thomas Culbert has bought the Crewe general store, formerly carried on by Sam Sherwood and intends to run a first class general store at this thriving place. 50 YEARS AGO The home of Russell Hill, division line, north of Ben - miller, was destroyed by fire this week. He plans to rebuild. It has been announced that Andrew Porter, collector of inland revenue for the port of Goderich, is retiring at the end of August. Statues of two stags, their horns interlocked in mortal combat, '` arel'e unveiled this week on the grounds off George Laithwaite's Huron Road residence. The statues are the handiwork of Mr. La ithwaite. 25 YEARS AGO The fifth annual Goderich Trade Fair, sponsored by the Kinsmen Club, got underway last night with a colorful parade staged by the children of Judith Gooderham Memorial Park. The fair was officially opened by Charles LOOKING BACK McNaughton of Exeter, MPP for Huron. Skin divers from Goderich and Atwood have recovered from the deep water off an uninhabited island in Georgian Bay what is believed to be part of the remains of the historic barque, Griffon, first ship ever to sail the waters of Lake Erie,Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. The Griffon sailed out of the Detroit harbor on September 18, 1679 with a load of furs and was never seen again. A 32 -year-old New Brunswick man has been charged with the smash-and- grab theft which occured at Filsinger's Jewelry and Gifts store on The Square early Monday morning. 5 YEARS AGO On Friday a line-up of people waited for their polio inoculations from the time the clinic opened at 1:30 p.m. until it was due to close three hours later. Though area medical experts have stated there is no need for alarm following the discovery of six polio cases in -Oxford County, a good many people weren't taking any chances. Town council has agreed that skunks in Goderich need to be controlled and has readily accepted the offer of trappers Ronald and John Glazier to dispose of skunks humanely at $10 per head. Deputy -reeve Eileen Palmer and Councillor John Doherty got approval Monday evening for their motion to advertise im- mediately in the medical COME TALK MONEY! 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A new administrator was chosen for Alexandra Marine and General Hospital at a board meeting held last Thursday evening. Elmer Taylor of Exeter has been chosen over 32 other ap- plicants to take the place of former administrator Jim Banks who resigned earlier this year. i HAVE A GOOD DAY AT WFIc;HTWATCHERS' 1 ['LI JUDY 1.800.265-9291 �(JR THF MEETING NEAREST YOU t.;IrlPm n.. role in developing new scripts for the Blyth stage. "Although some of the plays we work on are not suitable for the Blyth audience, writers are learning - about the Blyth Summer Festival, its audience and directors as we are learning about them and their work, They may go home and write a play just for Blyth. This may not hap- pen this year," says Katherine, "but eventually it will." Although the final readings of Murder I Say, Body Shop and Cradle Pin are not open to the public, in- terested parties may contact Katherine Kaszas or Gail Roberts at the Blyth Sum- mer Festival, 523-9225 or 523- 4345 for information of in- vitations. As a result of Janet Amos' appeal for new scripts, scripts are beginning to flow into the myth Summer Festival offices . from playwrights across the coun- try. Before this season ends, Janet is busy reading scripts and getting ready for the festival's tenth season next year. The hardest part of her job, finding good new scripts, is made- easier thanks to the Playwright's Workshop Program. 15 to 40% OFF ALL CHILDREN'S DRESS & CASUAL SHOES AUG. 17 to AUG. 24 DON'S SHOE PLACE says fit them properly in rifle Tr- DON'S SHOE PLACE `Because you're worth it' 60 Main St. SEAFORTH Open all day No4Wednesday SUNCOAST MALL HWY. 21 GODERICH Mon. to Frt. 9:30 to 9:00 Saturday 9:30 to 600 a STUDENTS HEADING OFF TO UNIVERSITY? COLLEGE? Peeerite, Popov ! 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