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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-12-05, Page 17GODERICH SIG NAL*STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5,1984—PAGE 17A Dungannon. Agiicultural Society decides to increase hall rental fee The Dungannon Agricultural Society held the last general meeting of 19$4 at' the hall on Tuesday, November 27, MUM members attending. It was reported that the November 10 Flea Market, held at the hall, was well received by both buyers and sellers. Seventeentables offered a wide variety of items while the Dungannon C.G.I.T. looked after a much en- joyed lunch n-joyedlunch booth. Thirteen representatives, including Fair Queen Susan Brindley, attended the annual supper and meeting for Agricultural Societies in District 8, held in Exeter, November 6. At that time, approximately 300 members voted to have Dungannon host Couple tour the Orient DUNGANNDN DOINGS 411101111114110816 Marie Park, 529-7719 LaVerne and Dorothy Pentland have returned to their Detroit home from a 17 -day tour of several countries of the Orient. The tour 'vas sponsored by the Masonic Grand Lodge of Michigan. The weather was perfect for visits to Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Chinese .Mainland and Bangkok, Thailand. Upon their return, they were feted by family and friends in the Wine Cellar of the Royal Touch Restaurant, Fraser, Michigan to commemorate their fiftieth anniversary. Greetingsh,vere received from Governor James Blanchard of Michigan and Presi- dent and Mrs. Ronald Reagan. Dorothy and LaVerne have two children, Pamela Biloy of Mt. Clemens and Robert of Kalamazoo, Michigan and seven grand- children. Those attending from this area were Frank Pentland, Dorothy Grange, Auburn, Margaret Pritchard, Goderich and others from London, Dorchester, Windsor and as far away as Pomona, California. Social News ngratulations to Don and Lois (Mole) Walden of Kincardine on the occasion of their 30th anniversary on November 27. This was also the day their daughter Vicki and her husband Brian Hoover presented them with their first grandchild, a 10 pound 13 ounce son born in London. He is also the first great grandson for Margaret. Mole of Dungannon. Jim and Margaret Errington visited over the weekend with Ken and Sandra Davidson and family at Port Lambton to help Laura celebrate her seventh birthday. Twelve tables of euchre were in play at the seniors weekly card party on Wednes- day evening. High white card was Isabel Adams, low white card Mel Jones; high pink card, Verna Schaff; low pink card was a tie between Gloria Pearson and Mary Alton with Gloria winning the cut. Council offered alternative plans • Phillip Bye and John Earl from the! Ministry of the Environment addressed Ashfield Township Council regarding their instructions to close the waste disposal site on part of lot 3 con. 13 W.D. They offered three alternatives. 1) pro- ceed with the preparations of an application to the Ministry for the approval of the site. 2) establish as a transfer site where garbage would be deposited in a large container and hauled to the other site on a regular basis. 3 closing the site. The following resolution was passed. That Maitland Engineering Services, Wingham, Ont. be retained to investigate which of the three alternatives should be pursued." Council supported a resolution from the Ontario Good Roads Association respecting the inadequacy of the funds made available by the Province for Municipal Road Subsidy as expressed in their brief to the Ontario Cabinet. • A letter was read from the County of Huron for coments on the proposed restora- tion of the County Museum. The following motion was passed... That the Township of Ashfield opposes the recommendation of the County of Huron regarding the restoration of the Huron County Museum which would increase the tax burden of Ashfield Township ratepayers of a proposed amount of $14,937 a year for five years." Road account of $14,580.67, and general accounts of $507,582.15 which includes the final payment of the 1984 requisitions for County and School Board purposes were ap- proved for.payment. The next meeting of council will be Tues- day, December 4th at 1:30 p.m. Huron for 'comments on the proposed restoration of the County Museum. The following motion was passed... That the Township of Ashfield opposes the recom- mendation of t e County of Huron regarding toe restoratn of the Huron County Museum w 'ch would increase the tax burden o hfield Township ratepayers by a propos d amount of $14,937 a year for five years:' CIVIC CORNER Huron County Council will meet Thursday, December 6 at 10 a.m. in the council chambers, Court House, Goderich. The Parks and,Wfterfront Committee will meet Thursday! December 6 at noon in the Candlelight Restaurant. Goderich Town Council will meet Mon- day, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. in town hall. The Inaugural Session of Huron County Council will be held Tuesday, December 11 at 2 p.m. in the council chambers, Court House, Goderich and *111 continue Wednes- day, December 12 at 10:30 a.m. X19$6 annual meeting. It is hoped that fur - ;r lrffortnation will be received so plans get underway. Effective, January 1, 1985, the ha rent for Sthg and Does will be increased to $ O. The othex, rental fees will remain the same 'th exits with par° costing $195., even with tht .Agrlcultnral Society running the ba and reeeiving the proceeds costing $60 and. events Without a bar costing $30. Due to the ever increasing numbers of minors attending licensed functions, it was decided to check into the possibility of hiring a security person to assist those who rent the ball to keep things running smoothly. Ads willbe placed in local papers. • Plans for the New Year's Eve Dance were finalized. "By Special Request" will provide music for the dance, held Monday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. A free corsage will be given to the first 10 ladies while door prizes, and spot dances will be a part of the evening's fun. The menu for the r ednight meal will include ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, cabbage salad, relishes and rolls. If any person or group is interested in sponsoring a Christmas party for Dungan- non area children this year, the hall will be donated for this event. Please call Michelle Brindley at 529-7946 for hall bookings. The float entered in the Goderich Santa Claus parade included the Fair Queen, Susan Brindley, and several children, costumed as the Muppets. Thanks to Gordon Brindley who supplied the truck for the float. The Euchre Tournament, Saturday, November 24 was thoroughly enjoyed by the people who made up 21 tables but especially by those winning prize money or cakes! Future Euchre Tournaments will be held on the fourth Saturday of each month in the New Year. Each time there will be novelty games for some extra fun! The next regular meeting will be the an- nual meeting, Tuesday, January 22, starting with a potluck supper at 7 p.m. Following. will be a 29 -minute colour film which was produced for Ontario's Bicentennial year as a tribute to the past generation of farmers who made Ontario great. The flim, "Proud Beginnings" focuses on the achievements of Ontario fanners, past and present, and visits six Ontario farm families who con- tinue to farm land settled by their ancestors more than 200 years ago. Everyone who has helped in past events or who is willing to help in the future is welcome to enjoy this supper and meeting. Happy Holidays Happy Holidays Hippy Holidays d it) -< �f. S)t•BOARD GAMES •JIGSAW PUZZLES *FISHER PRICE TOYS G!1 -< E.". (EXCEPT THOSE ALREADY ON SALE) OFF 200"M&M's $a49 •Peanuts *Plain • Approximately 6 inches BOARD GAME SAVE $2.02 1097 . VEHICLE 3pe.set SAVE $2.02 $788 • Mr.T BOARD GAME $1497 c ' ' SAVE 12.02 • Including Wood 8 Mau Ornaments PLUSHTOVS I5% OFF NORMAN ROCKWELL MUGS to use and display, or as perfect gifts for family or friends. Elegantly trimmed in pure 24 karat gold! 8 different scenes to choose from. DINGS y Margaret S. Fieecroft A History of the Lower Maitland River. Many historical sites and writings of Goderich and Colborne Township area. $12? 5 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF CANADA Choose from 8 different plates (6'/," diameter) with scenes from some of Rockwell's most popular prints. On June 8, 1984, 150 of the world's leading photographers stationed across Canada captured activities and scenes that reflect a slice of Canadian life. 39?: -a 1