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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-03-06, Page 22F Agg0471-P I01,^'; Iq A 1' •P+'4`k., .00 Exchange workshop to be • held Clinton March21 A 1 care -givers• and service providers in • Huron Coma can get togetherto share.in-- formation at a Spring Exchange workshop held at the Clinton Legion on Thursday, Mar. 21 at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Community Services Council, the workshop will involve a net- working session and a talk on communica- tion by Father Nelligan of the Mount Carmel Doman Catholic Church. The council, which has been in operation for close to 10 years, has approximately 20 members and welcomes both profes- sionals and volunteers involved in com- munity service to join, says chairman, Joan Spittal, of Goderich. The council formed to share informa- tion, learn all the services available in the county and attempt to avoid overlapping services. Long-standing issues addressed by the council ineinriw the transoortatinn naPrtc of the disadvantaged in the county. ""We pro- bably.baven't. dene314.11114911 advpeacY as we could but ourcouncil would be a pea place to start with your concerns about community services," says Mrs. Spittal. A current project of the council is the up- dating of an information directory in- cluding all the service providers in the county. The last directory was published in 1978. The council is a non-profit organization which meets the third Thursday of every second month at the Vanastra Recreation Centre at 10 a.m. Membership; $5 for an in- dividual and.$10 for each organization, en- titles' an individual to one vote,' an organization to two votes, and minutes of the meetings. Pre -registration should be done by Mar. 7 at the Huron Centre for Children and Youth in Clinton. March of Dimes fund-raising campaign is drawing to,ra close The Ontario March of Dimes' 1985 fund- raising campaign is drawing to a close. Mrs. Ellen Connelly is delighted to report that a total of $3315.00 has been collected in Goderich and district. The donations received from the com- munity will help enrich the lives of physical- ly disabled adults in so many ways - by pro- viding employment and job training oppor- tunities; camping holidays; wheelchairs, electronic units and other aids; improving transportation services and housing. In short, the March of Dimes helps disabled people re -discover their potential - and their abilities. "The Ontario March of Dimes' campaign slogan was, Help us break the bends of disability", said Ellen. "We certainly can continue to help the thousands of physically disabled adults across the province, thanks -a to the support received from our communi- ` ty. Mrs. Connelly would also like to add a special thank you to the dedicated letter ' sfers who worked so hard and to the members of the media and postal workers for their support. And, of course, a very special "thank you" to everyone who gave a donation. Sports deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. ly Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Beavers from the Blyth -Auburn area met in Blyth on Sunday evening, for a winter style campfire. Despite the chilling winds, the youngsters and their leaders joined in a few rousing campfire songs in honor of the birthday of their founders, Lord and Lady Baden Powell. A bonfire was made from Christmas trees and hot chocolate kept everyone warm. (Shelley McPhee photo) Southwestern Ontario Hydro Transmission Studies Continue f I A New Study Areas Previous Study Areas Information Centres " Transformer Station (TS) Generating Station (GS) Bruce NPD Georgian Bay Essa TS Wingham Lake Huron $C / Clinton /- Exeter -•(�- Ailsa Craig Londo\., • Lake Simcoe �41)I Milton TS y Lake / Ontario Peter's Corners Middleport TS Lake Erie Nanticoke G.S. Areas of Route and Site Studies If you live in these areas you should know about this Ontario- Hydro is continuing efforts to find acceptable route and site locations for new transmission facilities to deliver pow- er from the Bruce Generating Station into the provincial grid. A number of- alternative transmission routes and transformer station sites have been identified within the new study.areas indicated on the map'. Studies are cont- inuing to find the most acceptable routes- and site. • Information Centres To learn more about the study and how you might be affected, please attend one of the information centres being held in your area_1-I.ydro_staff will beavallable to discuss the study; answer questions and receive your comments. Detailed maps and aerial photographs will also be on display. Please Join Us: Open To The Public 2:30 - 9:00 p.m. Ripley Ripley Huron Community Centre Thursday, March 7 Caradoc Caradoc Community Centre Monday, March 11 Exeter South -Huron Recreation Centre Tuesday, March 12 Clinton Clinton Arena Auditorium Wednesday, March 13 Ailsa Craig Municipal Hall Thursday, March 14 Tempo (U.A.W. Local 1520 Hall) Hwy. 401 and Hwy. 4 Thursday, March 7 Wingham Canadian Legion Monday, March 11 Oxford Centre Community Centre Tuesday, March 12 ' Peters Corners Beverly Community Centre Wednesday, March 13 Paris Municipal Hall Thursday, March 14 If you can't visit an information centre, please address your comments or questions to. `Ontario Hydro Community Relations Department 700 University Avenue H8 F6 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X6 or call the Southwestern Ontario Information Line bet`weeri the hours of 1 - 4 p.m. weekdays at (41-6) 592-7943. it COMMUNITY CALENDAR The community calendar is a special event information column provided by the Goderich Recreation Department in co- operation with the Signal -Star. The service is offered free of charge and is available to any non-profit group who would like to make their special event known. Please call the Recreation Department at 524-2125 by Mon- day noon if you wish to include your event for the following Wednesday. MARCH 7 - HURON CTY. FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE The Huron Cty. Federation of Agriculture are holding a meeting on Thursday, March 7 at 8:30 p.m., at East Wawanosh Public School, Belgrave. Guest Speaker: Don Williams, Hay and Straw Merchant. Also a discussion of the recommendations in Sec- tion 31 on the Income Tax Act on Part-time and Hobby Farmers. Everyone Welcome! MARCH 7 - CARD PARTY The Nile U.C.W. is holding a Euchre Card Party on March 7 at the .Nile United Church at 8 p.m. Admission is $1. per person. Ladies please bring lunch. • MARCH 8 - ST. PATRICK'S DANCE A St. Patrick's Dance will be held at the MacKay Centre, Goderich on Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m. Music by Gord Harrison's Group. Admission $2. per person. Please br- ing lunch. Everyone Welcome! MARCH 8 - HURON CTY. FARM & HOME SAFETY ASSOC., MEETING The Huron County Farm and Home Safety Association will hold their meeting on Fri- day, March 8 at 8:15 p.m., at the O.M.A.F. Office in Clinton. Guest Speaker: Jennifer Cummings - Head of the Physiotherapy, Wingham Hospital. Everyone Welcome. MARCH 9 - LEGION DANCE A Dance will be held at the Goderich Legion on Saturday, March 9 beginning at 9 p.m. This will be a special "Honours and Awards Night" -and will feature music -by--the band_ "Mystery Train". Everyone Welcome! MARCH 10 - FILM SERIES "FOCUS ON -Tl FAMILY" -- - _ Film No. 4 "Preparing for Adolescence: The Origin of Self -Doubt" - The Secrets of Self -Esteem. The filrn will be featured at St. Peters -Parish orr Sunday, March- l.(1. at_ _7 p.m. Free Admission. Coffee and discussion will follow the film. Everyone welcome! MARCH 11, 12, 13, 14 - C.P.R. COURSE The St. John Ambulance is offering a C.P.R. Course on March 11, 12, 13, 14 at the Goderich Legion from 7 to 10 p.m. To pre - register please call Hilda Sampson 524-7801. MARCH 13 - DESSERT EUCHRE PARTY A Dessert Euchre Party will be held at Brookside School on Wednesday, March 13,. at 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Dungannon Women's Institute. Everyone Welcome! MARCH 13 - EASTER HAM BINGO The St. Augustine Parish is holding an Easter Ham•Bingo on Wednesday, March 13 at 8 p.m. 10 hams, door prize and share -the - wealth will be offered. St. Augustine Parish Hall is the lee ' H. Everyone Welcome! • MARCH 13 - CARD PARTY A° Card Party will be held at the MacKay Centre, Goderich. Euchre and 500 will be featured on Wednesday, March 13 at 8 p.m. Admission $1. Lunch provided. Everyone Welcome! Taxi 524-6594. MARCH '13 - RECREATION DEPART- MENT SPRING & SUMMER BROCHURE The Goderich •Recreation Department's Spring and Summer Brochure will be available as &supplement to the Signal -Star on Wednesday,' March 13. Brochures milli also be available at the Goderich Rec. Of- fice, Goderich Library, Goderich Town Hall, King's Book Store and Triangle Dis- count. Marty new and interesting programs will be featured:. Children & Youth Cultural Festival, Ballroom Dancing, Photography, Bodyfit, Stained Glass, Tennis Lessons, Softball Coaching Clinic and much, much more!!! MARCH 16 - POLKA DOT DOOR LIVE SHOW This show will be held at the G.D.C.I. Gym with two shows at 1 & 3:30 p.m., on Satur- day, March 16. Tickets $4. advance, $5. at the door. (Adults and Children Same Price). Tickets available at Campbell's or phone Dorothy Crocker 524-8866 or Laura Mullen 524-7725. Sponsored by Survival Through Friendship Club. - - A MARCH 16 - ST. PATRICK'S TEA A Bake Sale and Craft Sale will be held at Dungannon Senior Citizens Centre on March 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone Welcome. Draw for mohair throw, ham and chocolates. Everyone Welcome! MARCH 26 - GODERICH & DISTRICT _AFTER 5CLUB L'___ TheGoderich & District After 5 Club meeting will be held on March 26 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Saltford Valley Hall. Theme: "Fun With Fashion" Dessert and Coffee. Price: $2.50 inclusive. , Special. Feature "Foolish Fashion" by Our Gals. "Fashion Notes for Music" by —Phil Main Jr: "Everlasting Fashions" by Lyn Unsworth. Reservations and cancellations are essen- tial._Call Helen Brown 524-4166 or Darlene Morgan 482-7973. LA LECHE LEAGUE - For more informa- tion; a idea Billson, 181 Rich St., Goderich, N7A 1X4, 524-2390. WyourTairuty is awaiting the arrival of a new member, the Goderich La Leche League meeting; "The Family in Relation to the Breastful &aby", may in= terest you. Informal discussion will centre on how to manage those first hectic weeks with aphasis on the entire family as well as tim y tips for mother and baby. The meeting \vill be held on Tuesday, March 12 at 8 p.m.11t will be held at 126. Stonehouse Street here in Goderich: For further infor- mation call S. Billson at 524-2390. AMATEUR RADIO as a hobby? Anyone in- terested please contact Bob Pattison at 524- 7783 or Bruce McCreath at 524-7420. Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at a members residence at 8- p.m. Call above for location or listen on repeaters Goderich and area 2 meter repeaters. VE3GOD 147.030 Mi-IZ or ' VE3WZL 145.010 MHZ. Vice president visits Lodge Violet Darch of Brampton, Vice President of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario and escort paid an official visit to the local lodge on. Tuesday evening. . Other guests from Clinton and Brussels were present for a smorgasbord luncheon and a lodge meeting. The charter was draped in memory of a valued member, Della McGee. An inspiring tableau, arranged by Irene Harnack was presented. Joy Harrison rendered appropriate solos, .accompanied by Elia Snider on the piano. Greetings wee extended by Kay Wise, District Deputy President of District No. 23 and a significant discourse given by Mrs. Darch brought the evening to a close. L!4-