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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-09-07, Page 6.4 BOYS' ACRYLIC SWEAT. PANTS ideal for back to school. Sizes 8.16. • SPECIAL PURCHASE 688, .4 tt ••••110. Itf.?1'R P4046 -10DERIcliBIONAL4TAB, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7,1983 Weekend bonfire at the beach marks the end of Port Albert's summer activities SwimmerS, swanned to super sunsets. Port Albert beach on the ,s. . PORT ALBERT cpeltelicl, This yvap the last holidayof the summer for the many cottagers who call P. tort Albert home. It has L.\Ain Deena -great season. Many participated in the huge bonfire that brought the r, i ities to a close stimme act v on the heath. Labor Day weekend was a 'happy occasion at River's Bend -when Norval and Ruth Vision is Today's child learns more through, his eyes than all his other senses combined. The child 'performs in the classroom and explores his or her, world using vision as the primary tool. "Numerous requirements are necessary to provide ef- ficient vision and these must be considered in a complete vision analysis - especially for -the school child," said the President of the Ontario Association of Optometrists, Tom Livingstorsei ises-754s Anderson were hosts for a picnic with. Clinton relatives. During the meal, many tales were told of bygone days, amid food and laughter. It was agreed this outing was a tonic which was topped off with one of Port Albert's ,Area farmers report Spring grain is good, much better than expected. Geoff Lahn from London and a summer resident of the village, son of Mery and Myra Lahn, former Twin City residents, will enroll Tuesday at Sir Wilfried Laurier University, Waterloo in an honors the child's primary tool Dr. Joseph Mittelman. The most basic needs for adequate vision are near vi- sion, distance vision, binocular co-ordination and adequate field of vision. Near vision means the ability to focus and see clear- ly and comfortably with both eyes and each eye separate- ly at a distance of about 15 inches. This is the distance at which most school work is done. Distance vision refers to the same ability as needed Adequate field of vision refers to the ability to see to both sides and up and down while focusing on a small target. This saves un- necessary eye and head movements and is essential for participation in sports and for personal safety. Eighty per cent of school work depends on vision. Knowing this, it is easy to understand why good vision is so important to achieve- ment in school. for near vision but for a distance of six meters or 20 feet or more. This is necessary to see the chalkboard, to enjoy motion pictures and TV and to engage in sports. Binocular co-ordination refers to the ability to make the two eyes work together. This is necessary for art work, handicrafts and play activities as well as to read efficiently. business course. Mery Latin is a graduate of Sir Wilfrid Laurier. A blue heron was observed flying over the village Friday, On Wednesday, two blue herons were observed flying south of Dungannon on the county road. Social News William and Marg Balk - will and George and Kaye Fennell, summer residents of Port Albert, are leaving Friday on a tour of Den- mark, NorWay, Sweden, Germany, Holland and England, travelling from England to the Scandinavian countries by boat. Fred Dickson and son Stewart from Brampton spent the weekend in the village and visited Fred's grandmother, Mrs. Jean Lednor. Ken Doherty, curator at the Timmins Museum, visited in the village over the holiday and reports that between 1935 and 1937 a man by the name of Richardson was mayor of Timniins. Reeve Harry Worrell from Goderich, with a group of friends, Saturday attended the Blue Jay - Detroit ball game in Toronto. The game was won by Detroit 7 - 4. Also enjoying the game were Roy Bellinger of Port Albert, Terry Worsen of Goderich, Pete and Mary Mason of Goderich, Glen Carey of Goderich and Patricia Wilkin and Margaret Wilkin of London. Mary Dickson, Toronto is visiting with her mother, Jean Lednor at her home in the village this week and also her daughter, Agnes Brentwood of Hamilton. Visiting with Tom and Dianne Dickson at Happy Hollow camp ground- is Sarah Brand from Orangeville. She will be spending a week at the Dickson home. Mike and Barb Beatty and family, Bradly, Darryl, Kevin and Bryce from Port Albert moved into Goderich WEEKEND PEC. ALS PRICES IN EFFECT TILL SATURDAY, SEPT. 10TH LADIES' POLY -COTTON FLEECE 'RUGBY PANTS Comfortable, stylish and a fabulous price. Available in cherry, Turquoise, Purple, Charcoal and Emerald. L SALE 9 88 pr. p. CHILDRENS' T-SHIRTS SWEATSHIRTS Sizes 2 6x SPECIAL PURCHASE 1 88 en. QUEEN SIZE PILLOW 2 styles to choose from Polyester Fibre Fill SUPER BUY 688. e 288 SHEET 3 RING, LOOSE LEAF. RULED PAPER REFILL SUPER SPECIAL 184 Pock of 288 sheets LADIES' HAND- BAGS 7 organizer styles to choose from. 288 ea. REG. '17.99 SALE I 1 LADIES' COTTON BLOUSES A tremendous value! A wide assortment of blouses available in stripes, plaids or solid colours. Sizes S.M.L. and 0/S. 88 SALE11 i.ea. • CHILDRENS' TIGHTS Several Colours to choose from. Sizes 6-18, 3, 2-4, 4-6. SUPER BUY 1 88 ea I. FLANNEL BACKED TABLE CLOTH Vinyl table cloths available in assorted prints and colours. Size 52' x SUPER SPECIAL 388 SMILESN CHUCKLES TURTLES 400 g (14 or ) Pkg. SUPER BUY 488 per package OR USE OUR CONVENIENT LAY -AWAY I. p. ASSORTED PLUSH REG. $10 99 SUPER SPECIAL 888 NUTCHOS ..11100911YEEET=MMILW.M.WI 300 g. Pkg. 88 per package ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' DRESSES Polyester crepe. New fashion shades. Assorted Sizes. ea. 88I. r FLEECE . SPORT BAG 6 FALL COLOURS SUPER BUY 588 CUDDLY MUSICAL CLOWN Wind up his nose and he plays a tune. SUPER SPECIAL 488 PALMOLIVE LIQUID 500 ml. size SUPER BUY 99! 146 SHOPPERS SQUARE GODERICH 5244420 DEPARTMENT STORE • OPEN FRIDAYS 9 A.M9' OPEN MON. THTHURS. 9 A••M•• a S.30P.M. this week. The Beattys lived on highway 21 just north of the village. Tom and Dianne Dic on's daughter, Michele graduated with honors from Westervelt College - in London last week in Business Administration. Lori and Lisa Dickson will enroll at the fall term at Westervelt. Tony Vrooman and his wife, Dorothy from Corunna have been spending several days at the summer home of his sister, Mary Johnston of Port Albert where her brother, Frank Vrooman from Qualicam Beach, Vancouver Island, is vacationing. Church News The Reverend Robert Crocker returned to Christ Anglican Church, Port Albert from a vacation spent in the Bruce Peninsula at his summer home. Morning Prayer wap observed with Walter Tigert of Goderich presiding at the organ. Next Sunday's service will be at 2 p.m. Michael and Janice Bellinger and daughter Lindsay from Lancaster spent the weekend at the home of their parents, Roy and Bessie Bellinger. This week the Ashfield Township Road Department was in the village and did a major clean up job on Market Street. At the present time, there is just one house on Market Street. They also. cleaned the brush from Wellington Street on the west side. This should provide for better winter driving conditions in that area. Minor clean up work was also completed on the second of Ashfield, just west of Highway 21. John and Bessie Finora from Guelph spent Thursday with Tom and Anne Livingstone of Port Albert. Most of the day was spent looking at points of interest in the town of Goderich. On September 12, the Finoras will leave for Vancouver where they will spend several weeks visiting their son, John and wife Sally. John is employed with the General B.C. Telephone and Communications System. While in that area, they will visit such places as Victoria, Squamish and Vancouver. The Finoras will be travelling by car. Tope and Freda Faulhafer from Sebringville are spending the weekend at the home of Don and Darlene Bauer, Port Albert. Frank Vrooman from Qualicum Beach Vancouver Island, B.C. is visiting his sister, Mary Johnston at her summer home in the village. Frank was born in Port Albert and was in the in- surance business in. Fort William. Now retired, he is having a great time visiting friends of many years ago. It is 10 years since he made his last visit. Rosa Vereecke and husband Albert, have been residents of Port Albert for 20 years and residents of London for 32 years. They were born in Belgium and enjoy being Canadians and look forward to the weekends when they can visit their cottage in Port Albert, which means so much to them. Visiting them this weekend was their son Arthur and wife Mimi, and family Amy, Laura and Bridget from Windsor. Arthur and Mimi met in Windsor and after their marriage, they spent one year in Trenton, Nova Scotia, returning to Windsor where they now make their home. Godfrey and Diana Thorpe from Felixshore , Suffolk, England are spending three months travelling in Canada, and the USA. Diana has a sister living in London, Ontario. They are enjoying the nice summer weather, but the Canadian winters don't appeal to them. Godfrey retired- in 1980. He was employed as a lash merchant, Diana was em- ployed in a jewellery store. While in this area, they are the guests of Doris Fairbairn of London who has a summer home at'Meneset Park. Ken and Nancy Doherty and son Evan from Timmins spent the weekend at the home of their parents in Port Albert. The BIG SCOOP VARIETY STORE AT THE VANASTRA MINI -MALL OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: 8:30 A.M. - 10:30 P.M. SUNDAYS 10 A.M. - 10 P.M. Weekend Special! FANTA SOFT DRINKS Your choice - orange, Root Beer, Cream Soda You've seen pop advertised at 5.49 and 5.99 a case - now get it for only 3.60 at the Big Scoopl 60 • CASE OF 24 10 OZ. BOTTLES (280 ml. bottles) Plus deposit and tax Special Purchase Sale! London Stoveworks - original selling price '549. - '629. AIRTIGHT WOOD STOVES with Firebrick and Glass Fronts. CSA Approved - Eligible for Government Grants 3 SIZES AVAILABLE... PINE TABLE TOPS Tops only - no legs while they last only *399. *49 9 EACH at the VANASTRA MINI -MALL '5 Stores under one roof" FAMILY ARCAOCUPAINDROPUR TOM'S REVUE STORE -MU BILLIARDS $ SAVINGS $ 1 FOR PET OWNERS Durst Farm Centre brings you PURINA PET CHOWS on special for the month of September Dog Chow (20 Kg.) $ Dog Chow (8 Kg.) Dog Meal (20 Kg.).Field'n $ 4?_5 Cat Chow „ g 2K ..! 5?51 7,75 Cat Chow nt Kga .1w 1O? gp Puppy Chow (20 4.7 9:5 Form (20 Kg.) . $ 1,105 Discount Prices are due to a special purchase and therefore can only be offered as supplies last 14" PURINA CHOWS DURST FARM CENTRE Highway 8 West Clinton BRYAN BURST 482-7706 LEN LOBB Proprietor Field Representative MIN MIK Mil III NM EMI MIN ... .. Aim ma mow