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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-08-31, Page 11The new Peoples Department Store opened on The Square Wednesday and hundreds of people jammed the store for opening day in search of bargains. A division of Marks and Spencer, the Peoples Store building underwent extensive renovations. (photo by Dave Sykes) Round 'n About with Martha Do you ever have a talking binge? Well, I had one last week on three of the hottest of the hot days, I believe that we've had this summer. This HAS TO BE our warmest summer in years. So, that was something to talk about, too. 1 met so many people - some of whom I hadn't seen in a few years - and a great many friendly strangers. It was very nice. But, by the end of the day I was hoarse - really ! My paintings, which I had set up on easels, looked nice and all who took the time to look, were very pleased and complimentary. It took all the work out of "hard work". It is hard to believe one can find so much to talk about over a few paintings, but they bring up many in- teresting subjects of the past, present and future - and the day wears on! 1 ac- tually enjoyed it but I was beat - I forgot a chair! Next day I had one and sat when I had a chance. Did you ever just sit, relax and watch the people? Big people, little people. All sizes and shapes pass by, and you can hardly believe what you are seeing? I was especially unhappy with the young "married - age" people. SO many beer bellies - excuse my bluntness but it is true and dismaying! What will these young folks look like 20 years from now? 1 know - twenty years older. I was quite pleased with a lot of our older folk - especially the men - who were quite slim and looked very healthy. I think they were mostly of the old school - hard workers, now forced into retirement - still keep- ing their good figures. The teens were the most fascinating of all! I've never seen so many young giants in my life. Of course - to me, anyone over five foot five is a giant! I noticed how the bodies had grown - most were well formed, but some had legs that had grown like crazy and short bodies - or vice versa! This is, indeed, a time of beautiful people - or will be if they don't abuse themselves with drink and laziness. Besides all the pretty peo- ple, there were many very young people in wheel chairs. I had never seen so many in Goderich - and most of thein were fighting muscular dystrophy. What a pity! W' can only pray for a cure - .soon - for some of these terrible afflictions. Sitting in a public place, you see all the things per- taining to what is happening around you. I smiled at some of the things I was seeing - at others I almost cried. But I am glad I had a chance to sit and just look. I realized I could look worse, also that I am a very lucky gal to be ac- tive and healthy. To tell the truth - this fact keeps me go- ing. We should at sometime sit back and think about ourselves - just us. We can then be happier with ourselves or do something about our problem! Am I right'? I'm sitting outdoors writing this. I just saw a humming bird on the Rose of Sharon - real busy. Do we have GREEN humming birds? l'rn glad to see the golden rod in bloom - and then again I'm NOT. The yellow in the first place makes you think of spring yellow and that nature is changing back to the fall col- ors. Yesterday I saw a large branch of brilliant red and yellow and realized Fall is here already. Doggone SHORT season! I like the Queen Anne's lace - so white and delicate. Yesterday at the Livery, I bought a single flower press- ed between two pieces of very thin glass and beautifully edged with cop- per. Pauli Sommer, living in Dungannon, does this fascinating art. With hus- band Phillip they do a lot of glassworking - even have their young children in- terested in the work. A nice couple. I enjoyed seeing all the wonderful things that have happened to The Livery". Soiree of it I couldn't believe - but it is happening and will soon be finished - we hope with our help. A great show- ing of very talented artisans' work was taking place - and all who • attended were fascinated with the clever results. I hope they can bring these artists back again - soon - because a great many people hadn't realized what was happening in that lovely building and missed the show. These were all special peo- ple. If you check last week's Signal, you will know who was there but you will not know of the fantastic things these people are creating. A real, eye opener! A real pleasure! To change the subject, are you feeding the birds - or plan to feed them this winter? This is the time to get your grain. After it is put in fancy bags, the price is staggering. You can get grain that has fallen on the ground - I saw it in small piles, one time, just left there for the birds or wasted. Perhaps not wasted - but in processing a lot of it is spill- ed. So if you take time - and a bag - you can "pick up" a bargain. The birds don't mind if it is not expensively cleaned. 1 see some of my neighbours have some color- ful bird houses in their back yards. I think that is wonder- ful. I'm sure they will enjoy them. As we slip into the Fall, DO take time to enjoy it. I know I will - but then, I enjoy many things others don't even SEE. There, for instance, are so many colors around you that you could spend a lot of time just looking at them alone. Did you ever look at the GREENS for in- stance? They range from light yellow green to dark greenish -umber! And that's only ONE color! Enjoy your days - look out for someone - and someone will look out for you. Love, Martha. Trust cothp Standard Trust Company has purchas- ed the building at 138 The Square and, after some renovations will be opening a branch office later this Fall. Standard Trust is federally incor- porated with its head office in, Toronto and branches throughout Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Col- umbia. The Trust Company is well-known to its many customers and agents in the Goderich, Clinton, Bayfield and Seaforth area. Mr. Peter Shephard has been ap- pointed the local manager and says the company hopes to be in its new quarters sometime in October. Report earnings Victoria and Grey Trustco Limited to- day announced net operating income for the nine months ended July 31, 1983 of $22,014,000 or $1.07 per share, compared to a net operating income of $10,861,000 or 54 cents per share for the same period last year. In addition, the Company reported security gains of $6,688,000 or 33 cents per share, compared to $4,901,000 or 25 cents .vv` 1y y to open BUSINESS BEAT per share for the first nine months last year. Last year's earnings also included a deduction of $4,785,000 or 24 cents per share re a reduction in the carrying value of its investment in Transohio FinancialCorporation. ,v The' Company's recent offer'to acquire.' The Premier Trust Company was suc- cessful, and it now owns 94 percent of the shares. Total revenue for the first six months amounted to $376,347,000 versus $373,276,000 for the same period last year. The Company annobnced a regular quarterly dividend of 111/2 cent per Common Share, payable September 26, 1983 to shareholders of record September 6,1983. Humpty Dumpty was on hand for the official opening of the Peoples Department Store Wednesday offering free treats to youngsters. One lucky young girl, Tara MacKinnon, pictured with Doug Smith of Humptk Dumpty, was the whiner of a doll. ( photo by Dave Sykes) Timbrell announces plan for September Dennis Timbrell, Ontario's A meeting, to discuss this Minister of Agriculture and issue willa Meld at the Food, announced in June Contraf H, on' ; Se 'ondary that there will be an ex- School in Clinton on August pression of opinion poll held 25 at8 p.m. in September. There is currently a check- off of one-fifth of one percent of the sale value of beef and dairy animals. This deduction helps finance the Ontario Cattlemen's Association, the operations of the Beef Information Centre and beef advertising. Producers have been able to claim the check -off back. The poll to be held Sep- tember 14, 15 and 16 at the O.M.A.F. office will give producers an opportunity to decide whether the check -off be made mandatory or not. Graeme Hedley of O.C.A. will speak on the check -off issue. Mary Eadie of the B.I.C. will update us on B.I.C.'s activities. Current grade standards and proposed changes in grading will be covered by Ross Procter of Bodmin Limited, Brussels and Steve Jones of the Meat Science Laboratory at the University of Guelph. An outlook on the state of the industry by Canadian Cattlemen's Association's Charlie Gracey will close out the program. Hi, VINCENTS are your new Steiger dealer. Come in and find out what Steiger Four -Wheel Pride can do for your farm. From 225 to 470 horsepower, Caterpil- lar or Cummins engines, auto- matic transmission or standard, Steiger has it all. And you can have it all, too, so let's get acquainted. Talk to KEN, JERRY, PETER or MARLEN NOW. Watch for our upcoming DEMONSTRATION DAYS! LATER IN SEPTEMBER GODERICH$IGNAIATAR, WEDNESbAY, AUGUST 31,1983 --PAGE 11 Martin leads UNICEF This year, special UNICEF ambassador An- drea Martin, known to Ngith American television viewers for her many roles on SCIV, V, will lead the UNICEF On- tario volunteer team raising funds to help millions of the world's children. Ms. Martin has accepted UNICEF Ontario's invita- tion to be Honorary Chairperson for the 1983 Hollowe'en and Greeting Card fundraising cam- paigns: ampaigns. These:cam w l be-eon-ductedby UNICEF volunteers throughout the province, the 1983 fundraising goal being $1,I00,000ouo, The funds raised by UNICEF Ontario will be matched by CIDA (the Cana- dian International Develop- ment Agency) and then again by the recipient coun- try to w h aid is being pro- vided by UNICEF. Self help programs will be conducted m these cotuitries to provide children wfth improved health-care, nutrition, sanitation, safe water and education. inbetween filming -in Toronto for SCTV this fall, • Ms. Martin will be represen- ting UNICEF, the official UN "children's" agency. Wm�m Dennre FLOWER SHOP Phone 5240132 rDAY On NIGHT, :.,- -Agent for 24 Thr.' FILM DEVELOPING LASSALINE FARM MARKET & ORCHARD FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT FARM FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES NOW IN SEASON.... EARLY APPLES RED and LATERHAVEN VARIETIEPEACHESS for Conning and Freezing Also available - Honey and Pine River Cheese Phone for more information: 524-7772 LASSALIN FARM MARK '3 Hole Looseleaf No lines 166/pkg. reg. '2.66 Save 674 SALE $1.99 7 Piece Math Set reg '3.25 Save 974 SALE $2.28 Acco Binders (excellent quality 1" reg. '4.70 Save '1..51 SALE '3.19 11/2- reg. '6.06 Save '1.67 ' SALE '4.39 2" reg. '7.42 Save '2.43 SALE '4.99 Top Quality Venus Velvet or Mirada Pencils reg. '4.30 pkg. Save •1.41 SALE $2.89 pkg. 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