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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-12-19, Page 321.4 • The Huron Chapter of the Royal Canadian Naval Association may only be two years old but the group has already received national recognition. On November 2, Huron director Lane Gardner of Lucknow accepted the Oxford County award presented to the club which is the most improved in communication. Mrs. Marge Warren made the presentation in Calgary. Gardner (left) presented the award to local president Bruce Mansz of Goderich at a meeting here Saturday. There are more than 40 naval associations in Canada. ( photo by Dave Syke3) PNGs hold Christmas meeting The Past Noble Grands Club of the Rebekah Lodge had their Christmas meeting last week at MacKay Centre. Mrs. Violet Bridle presided for the business session with reports from the secretary and treasurer. The card and visiting committees had sent cards and made visits to several shut- ins. In place of an exchange of gifts, each member made a donation to Family and Children's Services realizing $40. The shut-ins will be remembered at Christmas with flowers or dainties. The social committee of Mrs. Ada Fritzley, Mrs. Gertrude Kaitting, Mrs. Helen MacPhee, Mrs. Dorothy Barker, Mrs. Ruby Snazel, Mrs. Phyllis McTaggart, Mrs. Elva Gauley and Mrs. Pearl Lawrence pro- vided a dainty lunch. Court Whist was played. The winners were Mrs. Amelia Straughan and Mrs. Marguerite Horton. Dungannon seniors receive grant A group of retired people from Dungannon will receive a New Horizons grant for $15,907 Health and Welfare Minister Jake Epp announced recently. Dungannon Senior Citizens Club will establish a drop-in centre with the money. New Horizons is a federal government program that enables retired people to create projects of their own choosing. It.of- fcrs grants to groups who undertake ac- tivities for the benefit of themselves and others in their community. The accent is on local needs as seen by older people and on their willingness to meet such needs. CKNX project raises $44,000 A joint project involving CKNX Radio and Television in Wingham and the Canadian Red Cross has raised close to $44,000 to aid, the starvthg in drought -stricken Ethiopia. Hundreds, of contributions made in direct response to a campaign spearheaded by CKNX were handed over last week to Red Cross officials. Making the presentation on behalf of the station were: Bill Thomson, host of FM 102's Open Line program, CKNX Radio Manager Jack Gillespie and TV Station Manager Al Skelton. ' Red Cross officials are hopeful that food and medical aid purchased through the generous support of the people of midwestern Ontario will reach the starving in Africa by late next week. 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. DECEMBER 20, 21, 22 and 24 GIFT WRAP SERVICE sponsored by Beta Theta Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority; Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. -8 p.m., and Monday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. All proceeds to community projects. DECEMBER 27 - THE MUPPET SHOW Make Christmas extra special this year! Come along with us on a bus trip to The Muppet Show On Tour at Cobo Hall in Detroit on Thursday, December 27 (storm date December 29). The cost is $26 per per- son ( includes admission and bus fare) . Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Departure from arena parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Arrival home - approximately 8;30 p. m. This trip is being sponsored by the Goderich Recreation Department and you must register as soon as possible. This is a great Christmas gift offer and Christmas gift certificates are available! Please call 524-2125 for more information. DECEMBER 31 - NEW YEARS DANCE A New Year's Eve Dance will be held at The Livery on Monday, December 31. Dance to the five piece band "Expressions". The pro- ceeds from the dance are for the Goderich Rotary Club. The cost of tickets is $30. per couple which includes the dance, late lunch and party favours. Tickets available at Phil Main Hardware, Kings Book Store, Oscars Video Ltd., or by calling 524-2277. DECEMBER 31- NEW YEARS DANCE A New Years Eve Dance will be held in Dungannon at the Agricultural Hall on Mon- day, December 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. "By Special Request" will provide the music. Admission is $15 per couple and includes a hot meal. First ten ladies will receive a free corsage. Door prizes and spot dances. For tickets call 529-7432 or 529-7956 or ask any Director of the Dungannon Agricultural Society. WINTER LEISURE PROGRAMS, 1985 - GODERICH RECREATION DEPART- MENT Watch out ad in this week's Signal -Star! Register in one or more of our numerous programs for children and adults. Don't be disappointed, registration is on a first come, first served basis. Christmas gift cer- tificates available. Call the Recreation Of- fice at 524-2125 for more information. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL STORE old .r'".4.. P ters 8th ^31 :."i Cl h'�:i,^.:.'i T 'rrsn' isnowopen with used clothing and other ar- ticles for sale. Open every Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. Everyone welcome! CIRCLE CITY TOASTMASTERS Reach out for success!!! Learn how to ex- press your thoughts, ideas and opinions. Develop your communications potential through Toastmasters. Dinner meeting every second Tuesday at Ernie's Roadhouse, 6 p.m. For meeting dates, call 524-8969 ( after 6 p.m. ). For further informa- tion, write Circle City Toastmasters, Box 281, Goderich, Ontario. UPCOMING GODERICH MINOR HOCKEY GAMES December 22 - Novice - Exeter at Goderich - De ember 21 - Atom - Exeter at Goderich - 5 p. m. December 22 - PeeWee - Exeter at Goderich - 6 p.m. December 22 - Bantam - Exeter at Goderich -7:15 p.m. December 22 - Midget - Exeter at Goderich - 8:30 p.m. c. +Y GODERICfi SIGNAL, -STAR, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19,19840 -PAGE 13A Tinber check dams cora plete+d at f ar Qt'er the years, constant clearing of land for agricultural purposes and increasing tile drainage, tion the area of Point Farms Provin- cial Parkhas increased the rate of flow and amounts of - Water moving in the area. Serious flooding and erosion to those run-off areas has resulted in large gullies and ravines engulfing a:tremendous acreage of land, In 1983, Point Farms Provincial, Park was chosen as the site for an expedmental pro- ject designed to reduce the increasung amount of soil being eroded away long'tne gullies and streams within the park..- A project, to constauct a �Minter, of "timber check dams", was initiated inthe spring of 1984. The project created employ- ment for a crew of five for 16 weeks. Fun - ding of $28;586 was provided by Bnviron- went 2000, an •]nironment Canada Pro- gram concerned ,with • preserving, con- serving and restoring the natural' environ- ment. The project was sponsored by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority in cooperation with the Ministry of Natural Resources - Winglm District. What is a timber check dam? A timber check darn stands two - three feet in height and is constructed of interwoven railway ties across the stream. On either Slide of the ddi�nn, large cribs four - five feet in height are installed to provide a sound anchor for the entire structure, Large stones or rip -rap are installed by hand on either side and downstream of the darn to prevent ex- cessive erosion to the structure. Eight other dams existed in the park, hav- i ing :been constructed on a previous Special. Employment Program. Most of these dm*.. needed more work to be effective. Four :ad ditional tuber dams were constructed in- ,. areas . susceptible to erosion. these ,age bends in he stream, long straight runs and#,, elevation' drops where water builds up speed, ultimately causing. severe erosion problems. What purpose does a "timber check dam" serve? The creation of the small slow flow- ing ponds upstream of the 12 timber check dams will encourage the development of im- proved aquatic habitat stimulating plant, in- sect and wildlife growth. The timber check dams along the stream will serve to slow down the velocity of water and in turn, decrease soil erosion. CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES AT THE ARENA December 24 - Pre-School/Adult Skate - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Public Skating -1 to 3 p.m. December 27 Shinny Hockey (13 yrs. and under) - 9 to 10 a.m. - Shinny Hockey (Adults) - 10 to 12 noon - Pre-school/Adult Skate - 2 to 4 p.m. - Lions Free Skate - 4 to 5 p.m. December 28 - Shinny Hockey (14 yrs. and over) - 9 to 10 a.m. - Public Skating - 1 to 3 p.m. -'FREE MOVIES - 3 to 4:15 p.m. December 30 - Public Skating -1 to 2:20 p.m. December 31 - Shinny Hockey (13 years and under) - 9 to 10 a.m. - Pre-School/Adult Skate -10 a.m. to 12 noon - Public Skating - 1 to 3 p.m. January 2 - Shinny Hockey (14 years and over) - 9 to 10 a.m. - Public Skating - 1 to 3 p.m. January 3 - Shinny Hockey (13 years and over) - 9 to 10 a.m. - Shinny Hockey ( Adults) -10 to 12 noon - Pre-School/Adult Skate - 2 to 4 p.m. - Lions Free Skate - 4 to 5 p.m. January 4 - Shinny Hockey (14 years and over) - 9 to 10 am. - Public Skating - 1 to 3 p.m. - - *FREE MOVIES - 3 to 4:15 p.m. January 6 - Public Skating -1 to 2:20 p.m. *The. fun continues after Public Sleeting on Friday, December 28 and Friday, January 4 from 3 to 4:15 p.m. in the Arena Auditorium. Come and see your favourite characters at the Movies! Pre -school/Adult Skate - Lions Free Skate - FREE Public Skating - Adults $1., Children 504 Sh'-ny Hockey (Adults ) - $2., (14 years and over, 13 years and under) - $1. The GODERICH ARENA will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, December 24 and will re -open on Thursday, December 27 at 9 a.m. The Arena will also close at 5 p.m. on Monday, 1 December 31 and will re -open on Wednes- day, January 2, 1985 at 9 a.m. 4\r_ OUR RATES ARE LOWER -COMPARE Credit Union's New Low Rate for PERSONAL LOANS... 5% * Completely Open for pre -payment * Simple Interest * Life Insured Looking for a...NEW CAR LOAN • USED CAR LOAN • HOME RENOVATIONS LOAN • HOME REFURNISHING LOAN • CHRISTMAS EXPENSES LOAN • HOLIDAY LOAN • PAYING OFF YOUR CHARGE CARD LOAN • BILL CONSOLIDATING LOAN • OR ANY OTHER GOOD REASON LOAN...Iet's get together! 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