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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-02-26, Page 8PAGE8—GODERICH siGr'.1,1t; 1' :�. )A v ,1t1 2G, .J86 .'jai THREE LINES® NO W,A,iTING ,14 MAZDA RX -7 GX MAZDA 626 DX MAZDA 323 LX EXTRA MAZDAS MEAN EXTRA GOOD DEALS There's never been a better time to buy. And that Mazda value will give you a great deal to talk about. So come in for a test drive today. M -W MOTORS LTD. Sales, Service, Parts & Leasing 184 EAST ST. GODERICH 524-2113 0 Sinal -Star vice-president has ch.aTlenginyear as ()CNA president A frantic year including 87 days out of the office and 4200 kilometres of travel across Canada ended in February when Signal -Star Publishing Vice -President Jocelyn Shrier finished her term as presi- dent of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA). I travelled from St. Johns, New- foundland where I had to kiss a cod, eat a piece of baloney and drink some screech west to Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, B.C. Just to see the extremes of. the coun- try was interesting and it was a great op- portunity to meet people," she says. As president of the OCNA, onventions, sets responsible for attending ' ting policy for the association, overseeing the $11 million business which markets newsprint to members and keeping -members informed about news in the com- munity newspaper industry. "It was a very demanding position. It was like having two fulltime jobs at the same time," she says. The OCNA also develops computer pro- grams and markets hardware to members, microfilms all member newspapers every week and supplies copies to libraries and government offices, sets up training courses for adves advefortising sets up reporters and editorial staff and en- courages quality journalism and responsi- ble advertising through annual awards competitions. Going Out Of Business All Sales Final. 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STANDARD TRUST kn►hr - Canada Dposit Insurake Corporaln 138 The Square, Goderichor. call the RRSP Hotlin 5247385 J Club. I knew I was going to have to do a ter- rific amount of speaking so 1 joined the local `Toastmasters ad it made a tremendous difference. I'mnot a bit afraid of speaking anymore. The club gave me good coaching and good encouragement, she says. Another highlight of the year included an audience with Queen Elizabeth II on the Royal Yacht in Nassau, the Bahamas last October during the meeting of the Com- monwealth heads of government. This op- portunity carne about because Shrier and her husband and president of SignalStar Publishing R.G. Shrier are members pf thCommonwealth Press Union. "713e conversationWas pretty stilted but I told the Queen how nice it was for her to entertain us on her yacht. She said she was • much more relaxed because it was her home. Itwas a realthrill," saysShrierJocelyn Shrier Earlier in June, 198, she met Prince Community newspapers suffered dui- Charles and• Princess Diana in London, ing the recession like everyone else but we England. She and her husband also met didn't see a lot of papers falling by the Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip two wayside. Most newspapers realize they years earlier at a garden party in India. have to stay current and be good business Back in Canada, the OCNA is lobbying managers to stay in business," she says. the provincial government for a meeting Publishers aren't there for a cause with Premier David Peterson to talk about anymore; it's a business now. But, we still concerns about the government funding have to run the paper with ideals to serve publications in competition with OCNA the community," she says. newspapers and potential government in - One of the highlights of the year was terference in the newspaper industry. meeting and introducing Ontario's The year was very hallenging. I grew Lieutenant -Governor• Lincoln Alexander at a lot and I had to make some tough deci.-a banquet. During that and otherspeaking cions," she says. engagements during her term, Shrier says Shrier's husband was president of the she was helped' tremendously by her ex OCNA in 1977 and 1978. perienc e with the Goderich 'Toastmasters �IHighlights Of 1985 are meeting at The Maple Leaf Chapter met for the have been linked by Mail Box Canada with February meeting at the home of Mrs. R. schools in B.C., Nova • Scotia and New McDonald, the Regent. Brunswick. After a short business meeting the'annual Two post secondary bursaries anis Grade meeting of the Chapter was held. Following 9 awards in History and Geography were are excerpts from the 1985 Report. Four presented to local students. Through The Services Department a large bale was sent to provincial headquarters, and a "shower •" was held for Survival through Friendship Douse. Donations were made to. Children's and Family Services,. Christmas Bureau, Minor Hockey, Ringette and Figure Skating. As well the group assisted four GDCI students to attend the Terry Fox Centre. Two members have gone beyond the local Chapter. The group is proud to have Audrey • Royal as National Citizenship Secretary and Doreen Garrow as Counsellor to Provincial Chapter. At the conclusion of the annual meeting, Regent Mrs. R. McLDonald presented the gavel to the incoming Regent, Mrs. C. Bod- dy who introduced her new executive. members attended the IODE Bonspiel in Owen Sound and enjoyed meeting members from across Ontario. Several members also attended the provincial annual meeting. Appreciation Day was held in September and although it was not the success hoped for, it still encouraged members to get together. MPP Jack Riddell, ,Mayor Eileen Palmer, Police Chief King and Fire Chief Beacom were among the dignitaries who at- tended. ' An interesting variety ,of speakers came to meetings, among them the winners of the Legion Public Speaking.contest. ' Through the citizenship secretary, a pro- gram for residents of Maitland Manor was held on May 24. A float was entered in the July 1 parade. Three Schools in Goderich R aisin� funds for,Societyaisin funds g CLINTON - Several new ideas on how to raise funds for the Huronia Branch of the Ontario Humane Society's proposed animal shelter were heard during the annual general meeting on February 5. The Huronia Branch has been looking for suitable lots on which to build an animal shelter which could also be used as a pound. McKnight was elected president; Betty Jo . The price of the.lots already looked at have Cudmore, vice-president; Joyce VanRiesen, varied, costing between $12,000 and $25,000. 'secretary and Jean Fox, treasurer. Past - "Sometimes we felt, that we were within president is Melodie Howse. inches of getting land only to find out it The directors for 1986 are Pat Jamieson, Iwasn't suitable," explained 1985 president Laurie Swan, Olwen Wood, Bev Chowen, Melodie Howse. Betty Daer, Mary Ann Hollenbeck, Brenda ' In 1985, fund raising. activities raised' Rutledge, Elmer Jenkins and Sonnie $5,422, bringing the shelter fund account to Chisholm. $8,877.69. This money was raised through the 'annual lottery, garage sale, booths at Christmas draw'. This year the major fund NEWBORN NEW S local fairs, pen and calendar sales and the raiser will be The Herrmann Royal Lipizzan , Stallion show in Goderich on May 25-26. "This Is to be the best fund 'raiser yet. PEESKER We're hoping to set up box seats and the Jim and Jean are pleased to announce the Huronia Branch will get half the funds rais- safe arrival of Katrina Michelle, born ed from them," said Miss Howse. February 13, 1986 at Alexandra Marine and It was suggested the branch do more General Hospital, Goderich. A little sister advertising through the radio, newspaper for Sarah Joanne. Special thanks to Dr. and television to make people aware of the Dawson, Dr. Watts and all nursing staff. Huronia Branch.' CHAMNEY It was also suggested that containers and Patti and Eldon are pleased to announce the nouncing fund raising for the animal shelter birth of their 8 lb. 4'mz. daughter, Megan be placed in malls and banks throughout Elizabeth on February 13, 1986 in Clinton Huron County. - Public Hospital. A sisters for Danny and Miss Howse told the few in attendance Justin. that an agent is still being sought. "We spend an awful lot of time trying to find homes (for animals)," she said, adding there are only two inspectors for all Ontario. New Executive During the meeting at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Catherine DON'T FORGET! this Saturday, March 1 at 8 PM You Have a Date to Attend a Concert at the Goderich District Collegiate Institute. ORCHESTRA LONDON Conducted By Richard Hayman of Boston Pops Fame Sponsored By: ROTARY CLUB OF GODERICH s