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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-06-27, Page 12These mathematics contest winners were recognized at the GDCI awards assembly on June 13. In the front row are the Grade 9 contest winners, left to right: Murray Lane, 5th place; Susan Murphy, 1st; Andrew MacAdam, 3rd; Audrey Bos, 2nd; and Lori Millian, 4th. Second row, from Grade 10, are Laura Boudreau, 4th; and Lori Takalo, 3rd; and from Grade 11, Shawn Rahbek, 1st, and Mark Jeffery, 2nd. In the back row are Cindy Hayward, 1st in (grade 13; Shawn Doherty, 2nd in Grade 12; and Scott Wilson, 2nd in Grade 13. Absent from the photo were, from Grade 10: Jeff Scott, lst, Mike Howe, 2nd, and Baird Robinson, 5th; f}om Grade 11: Pam Bender, 3rd; from Grade 12: Teresa Cannon, 1st, and Dinesh Weerasooriya, 3rd; and from Grade 13: Scott Stoll, 3rd. (photo by Anne Narejko ) Open House held for couple's anniversary Flower arrangements of golden colored chrysanthemums and yellow lilies made an attractive setting for the Open House held in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Norman McDowell's 50th wedding anniversary in Knox United Church last week. The registration and guest book were in the charge of grandson Nathan Laidlaw of Wingham in the afternoon and evening. Pictures of 50 years ago were displayed as well as framed congratulations received from Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Governor General Jeanne Sauve, Premier William Davis and Lieutenant Governor John Aird. Also letters of congratulations were received from Murray Elston, Murray Cardiff and Opposition Leader David Petersen. Guests were received by the McDowell's son, Gerald and his wife, Carol and their daughter, Gwen and her husband Art Laidlaw of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. McDowell received over 150 guests. Mrs. McDowell wore an orchid corsage and Mr. McDowell wore a carnation boutonniere. The attractive tea table was centred with an arrangement of yellow roses, flanked on each side with gold shaded candles in the shape of roses in gold containers. Mrs. Charle'4Smith of Blyth, cousin of the groom, poured tea in the afternoon from a silver tea service and Mrs. Charles Adams of Goderich, cousin of the bride, and .flower - girl of 50 years ago, poured tea in the evening. Small tables were set up, centred with a rosebowl and a floating deep pink peony. The guests were served by granddaughters Kim and Patti McDowell and Karen Laidlaw. Karen was dressed in the white satin wedding dress of 50 years ago and also wore the white shoes. Mrs. McDowell's going -away dress was on display. It was a deep rose dress with a small lacy frill at the neckline and featured tiny pleats in the skirt. He large beige straw hat had fabric flowers to match the dress. Guests were present from Cookstown, Toronto, Kitchener, Guelph. Stratford, Goderich, Wingham, Clinton and the surrounding district. A family dinner was held the week previous at the Triple K Restaurant in Blyth. • On June 20, the wedding day, the McDowells were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adams of Goderich where the wedding had taken place 50 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. McDowell were taken on a tour of Goderich in a Ford Sedan of 50 years ago, drive by Ernie Durnin. Guests at the dinner were cousins of Mrs. McDowell's. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Durnin, Mrs. Ethel Ball, Harold Stanbury and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adams, Kevin and Larry Adams. Social News The response to the Cancer Society campaign in the Auburn Community. was very gratifying reports Mrs. Frances Clark, the leader in this district. She expresses her thanks to all who gave so willingly of their time to assist with the canvass and also those who were so gracious and generous when the canvassers called. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer and Mr and Mrs. Leonard Archambault returned home from Wiarton Sunday evening after attending the Stepping Out '84 sponsored by the 7: carton Steppers Square Dancers. Miss Jean Wilson of Vancouver visited last weelilwith Mrs. Frances Clark. Reminder to all children in the community who have registered for the Bible School at Knox United Church to start July 2. The theme for this school will be 'Jesus is my Answer'. If those who have registered have not paid, please see Mrs. Shirley Andrews, the leader of the school as- soon ssoon as possible or pay that morning of July 2. The school will run until July 6 and the closing concert will be on Friday evening at 8 p.m. AUBURN Eleanor Bradnock, 526-7595 Mrs. R.J. Young of Stratford visited last week with Mrs. Tom Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips. St. Mark's Anglican Church members attended the out -door church service at the Blyth Lions Park last Sunday. Brussels church members also joined the Parish picnic. Mrs. Harold Raithby is assisting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raithby while Mrs. Raithby is a patient in Clinton Public Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Rodger and Gary Rodger of Goderich attended the Taylor reunion at Port Albert last Sunday. The annual service will be held next Sunday at Ball's Cemetery at 3 p.m. The service will be in the charge of Knox United Church with Gary Shuttleworth officiating. Mrs. Ross Dobie and daughters, Susan and Shelley visited last weekend with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Elliott of Hallburtan. Wi 'Die .lune meeting of the Auburn Women's Institute was held last Tuesday in the Auburn ('omniu nity Memorial Hall with the conveners of Family and ('onsurner Affairs, Mrs. Lillian Letherland and Mrs. Elliott Lapp. In harge Mrs i.app introduced the guest speaker, Mrs .lean Young of 'Town and Country Homemakers She gave an inf&mative message on the home care that is available U. residents cif Huron County and showed slides telhni of their work She stated that over 24r( penple in the county are receiving this help under their doctor's advice and the Huron ('aunty Public Health Services. Mrs Lillian i.etherland thanked Mrs. Young and presented her with a gift on behalf of the !timbers "ihe minutes were accepted as read by the secretary Mrs Robert Peck after the Opening ( The Mary Stewart Collect and () Canada Mrs Emerson Rodger was the pianist. A thank -you note was read from Mrs. Bos for serving her parents' 55th wedding anniversary dinner. Mrs. i,etherland reported on cards sent and read the thank - you notes Mrs Robert Peck gave the report of the district annual held recently at Dungannon. Mrs. Bradnock thanked Mrs. McDougall and Mrs Perk for the memorial service which they did at the district annual. The roll call was answered by each member telling one thing they should do to stay healthy. A donation was sent to the district secretary for the Save a Child Fund. Mrs Bradnock told about unveiling the quilt a week ago in the Legislative Assembly at Toronto The meeting was closed with the Queen and 'the W.I. Grace. Lunch was served by Mrs. Leonard Archambault and Mrs. Roy Daer. The lucky cup was held by Mrs. Emerson Rodger and the lucky serviette by Mrs. Tom I.awlor. A reading, "All the World Needs a Smile', was given by Mrs. Roy Daer. Bingo The last bingo game of the season, sponsored by the Auburn and District Lions Club, was held last Friday evening in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall. The caller was Marinus Bakker and the helpers were Donald Haines and Eldon Chamney. Winners were Shirley Andrews, Karen Plunkett, Fred Seers, Ross Robinson and Jackie Collins. Wendy Ritchie and Margaret Robinson, Eunice Arthur, Wendy Ritchie and Marie Park, Gail Dobie, Louise Brindley and Irene Dickie, Jewell Plunkett and Wendy, Ritchie, Lillian Letherland, Shirley Andrews and Laura May Chamney. Special share -the -wealth winners were: Lenore Bradley, Marion Sproul, Lois Haines, and Jewell Plunkett. Door prize winners of provincial lottery tickets were Jackie Collins and Brenda Bricker. ROBERT G. ,ODD 4 4 f'! of .414 72 THE SQUARE GOLDSMITH SILVERSMITH JEWELLERY DESIGNER REPAIRS ALSO • CERAMICS • PORCELAINS • WEAVING • GLASS CANADIAN AWARD WINNING DESIGNER Goderich, Ontario 524-4509 APPLIANCE REPAIRS Large or small, we'll fix them all.... 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If you would like to be a part of our parade, phone Rose at 517-684-7980 today or tell anyone from the Bay City group that will be visiting Goderich next weekend for Friendship Days. We are looking forward to our annual visit to Goderich and we hope you will make plans to visit with us again. Sincerely, • Tobi Breternitz. 4th of July Parade Committee, President. Rotary executive installed The Goderich Rotary Club met at the Bedford Hotel on Tuesday at noon for their regular meeting. The club now has 53 members. Cliff Taylor, Past District Governor from Stratford, installed the new executive. They are as follows: past president -Craig Cass; president -David Gower; first vice- president -Ken McGee; treasurer -Mel Farnsworth; secretary -Ron Takalo; and directors -Gary Sholdice (Club Services), Werner Ritgen (Vocational Services), Mac Campbell (International Services) and John Banter (Community Services). Mr. Taylor explained the importance of service before self and asked for the full co- operation of all Rotary members in support of the executive. If you're NEW IN TOWN and don't know which way to turn, call the HE WHO 15 IMPATIENT TO I'EWHIE A 5uccE5515DOM° TO FAILURE. 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WHEN: JULY 3 -AUGUST 17 9:00 am -11:45 & 1:00 pm -3:45, WHERE: MINI -COMMUNITY CENTRE 376 Cambridge St. Register for complete summer, one week, one day or half a day FEES: $20.00/week, $5.00/day $3.00/half day PLEASE REGISTER AT THE: GODERICH RECREATION DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE SESSIONS 524-2125 166 McDonald St. Goderich, Ontario TOWN OF GODERICH PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich will hold a public meeting on August eth at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall to consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The proposed zoning by-law amendment would change the zone category of the 3,474.57 sq. metres of land as shown on the attached sketch from 'Residential R2' to 'Residential R2-1'. This proposed rezoning would permit the subject lands to be used for the expansion of an abutting nursing home located to the north. The Official Plan for the Town of Goderich designates this property for Residential purposes which permits a nursing home to locate on lands so designated. The proposed rezoning to R2-1 would specifically permit the lands to bo used for a nursing home use only. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either In support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed zoning by-law amendment Is available at the Town offices during normal business hours. DATED AT THE TOWN OF GODERICH June 27, 1984 A Larry McCabe Clerk, Town of Goderich (519) 524-8344 BENNETT STREET 50m 0 50m r t Lots c) to 13 Inclusive ie. P. 497 Tows of Goderich 15 14 pt. lot 15, con.0 LEONARD DRIVE ZONE MANGE FROM RESIDENTIAL 52 70 RIM1f)I;err1AL R2-1 I— 0 (!)