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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-03-05, Page 19w Communis News Howard Carroll of Goderich Legion Branch 109 presents prizes to two Goderich students for their efforts m the Legions poetry -poster contest. Dianne Chrysler finished third in the district poetry competition and Bill Trebish, first in the poster contest, will compete at the provincial level. ( photo by Dave Sykes) Wingham man appointed to Authority Junior Farmers are marching forward to a -better thanever future HURON COUNTY - During the month of March, you will notice a lot of attention on the Junior Farmer Clubs in Huron County. So what's all the excitement about? For about the cult of a record album, young peo- ple in Ontario can buy a, membership in an, organization that will give them a whole year of social activities and personal challeng: . The Junior Farmer's Association offers its members, who range in age from 15 to 29, a wide variety of interesting activities, in- cluding travel, sports, cultural activities, and leadership training programs. Junior Farmers is an entirely self - governed organization, offering each and every one of its members the opportunity to • take on leadership roles, in the, local clubs as well as in the provincial association. Many elected . officials and leaders in the agricultural community credit their early leadership training in Junior,. Farmers for their later accomplishments. Of course, a vital organization of young people calls for a large portion of social ac- tivity. Besides community betterment pro- jects which benefit their community as a whole, local clubs organize many events each year for members, including sports competitions and dances. The provincial association also carries out a number of ac- tivities for the members during the year. There are winter and summer games, where athletes can show their talents; Culturama (plays, debating, public speak- 'ing and sing -swing, festival of musicaland dance competitions. If travelling to new places, meeting new people and learning about other parts of the world interests you, Junior Farmers can of fer you travel scholarships to other Cana- dian provinces, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Western Europe. Junior Farmers also sends delegates regularly to conferences and workshops in various areas. The reasons for joining Junior Farmers are as wide and varied as the 'membership itself, and the best part is that the activities are constantly. changing and improving to, Meet the needs bf'the niembers:So.why not get a little excited about Junior Farmers during the month of March', and come out to one of the meetings or other activities and join this group of young people. :..after many ' hours of labour no kidding has arrived just in time for Spring break!! - no kiddin) Store Hours: Mon. to Saturday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri. -9 a.m.-9 p.m. Location: 12 Issas St., Children's Clothing Sizes Infant to 16 CLINTON 482.5515 John Haines off Wingham has been ap- pointed to the Huron County Housing Authority, Minister of Housing Alvin Curl- ing announced. Haines, who is retired, will serve as a federal representative on the seven - member authority that manages Ontario Housing Corporation's 415 assisted housing units in Bayfield, Blyth, Brussels, Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Seaforth, Wingham and Zurich. The federal, provincial and municipal governments nominate individuals for ap- pointment to the housing authorities by pro- vincial orders -in -council. The province ap- points the housing authority chairman. ' The day-to-day management of OHC's 84,000 housing units is carried out by local housing authorities, although the primary responsibility for assied housing remains with OHC. Curling said, "By volunteering their time to serve on the local housing authority, private citizens such as Haines are helping to ensure that Ontario's assisted housing program is sensitive and can respond to the needs of the many communities it serves." The Huron County Housing Authority manages 331 senior citizen assisted housing units and 84 units for low-income families. The authority also provides housing for physically, developmentally and psych- iatrically -handicapped persons who are capable of living on their own. • Junior Farmers Vaseline Intensive Cafe ONLYSoft & Dry Spray 200 mI. ONLY 660 ml. or Roll On 75 mi, i 39 LOTION$379. DEODORANT • Faberge Organic 600 mi. ONLY Gillette Foamy 300 ml, ONLY SHAMPOO or$27 SHAVING $229 CONDITIONER L. FOAM Anacin 100's • Wampo'/, 500 mg. 100 Tabs. ONLY Reg. or Chewable $279 VITAMIN C • 172 The Square, Goderlch; Main Corner, Clinton; Main Corner, Seaforth hep canvass for Foundation The leadership of youth is exemplified in the work of the Huron County. Junior Farmers, according to the campaign chair- man for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Barney Goldsmith. Despite the obstacles inherent in co- ordinating and canvassing rural areas in the winter, for several years the Junior Farmer clubs have assumed ,this reponsibility, rais- ing thousands of dollars in the townships where they have been traditionally active. The South Huron Club is responsible for the canvass in Usborne Township. The Howick Club•is working in Howick and Turn - berry Townships and the West Huron Club co-ordinates the canvass of Ashfield Township. In addition, this year the Seaforth Junior Farmers will be doing part of Tuckersmith Township and the Clinton Club will assist in the Hullett Township canvass which is co- ordinated by the Kinbtirn Foresters. ' ' For a number of years, another youth group, the Grade 13 students at Seaforth District High School, have sponsored the Heart Fund canvass in the town of Seaforth. 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