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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-09-03, Page 24or PAGE 8A—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1986 Communit News FItRY GINI,r D9EDIORIAL PARK Unveiling the new sign for the Gerry Ginn Memorial Park dedica- tion ceremonies on Aug. 23 were Anne Abbott (left) and Alison Lobb. The committee responsible for the idea of the park, the col- lecting of the funds, the organization for the erection of the sign and the dedication ceremony were Anne Abbott, Dave Hemingway, Alison Lobb, Gary Preszcator, Grant Stirling and Donna Wet- tlaufer. The baseball sign design was from Walter Bell and Dave Hemingway. The dedication was done by Rev. Stan McDonald, while the cake was courtesy of Elana Morgan, flowers courtesy of Milena Lobb, P.A. system courtesy of Dick Lobb and 1-5-0 book by Alison Lobb. An ash tree from the farm of the late Gerry Ginn was also planted near the park sign to commemorate the event. The tree was moved courtesy of John Gibson'. (David Emslie photo) Garden Club plans trip to Royal Garden The Goderich Garden Club .has an in- teresting and exciting Fall Program plan- ned for its members and all the folks who love gardening, flowers and Nature. It is in some ways a sad time of year, but with it all comes one of the gayest times of years, namely, it is nearing that season when our beautiful trees don their gayest garb. It is the time we think of putting our roses, favourite shrubs; etc. to bed, plan- ting those exotic bulbs for that exciting time when the white blanket shrinks back and Nature begins her miracle all over again. A bus trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens Annual Ikenobo Flower Show is planned for Sunday, September 28th. The trip, including a stopover at Dundern Cas- tle where we can eat our box lunch, our en- trance to the show and smorgasboard din- ner on our return trip will only cost $31.00 for, Garden Club members, (a.membership fee of $2.00 extra will apply for non- members, which will then entitle you to all the Garden Club activities). The Flower Show, being held in the R.B.G. Centre, Burlington is sponsored by the Ikenobo Society of Hamilton and will feature exquisite dolls created by Mrs. Kimiko Koyanagi; beautiful bonsai by Mr. Roy Nagami, and a model ,of a lovely Japanese garden by Mr. Tom Torizuka, of. Toronto. The show will feature a Tea Room where delicious home-made cookies may be bought, and an opportunity to taste delicious morsels of rice seasoned with various toppings. DON'T MISS OUT! ! Members of the Garden Club will be on hand at the Library on Monday'afternoon between 2 and 4 p.m. to sign you up for the trip and collect the fees. On Wednesday, September 10th, the Club'and friends are invited to attend a lec- ture by Mr. Don Pullen of the Dept. of 4Mrieulture and Food. His lecture is entitl- ed "Good Things Grow In Huron'. Anyone interested in this lecture, please call Secretary Alma Broderick as soon as possible, at 524-6654, in order to make necessary arrangements re: transportation. Our regular meeting, ' to be held in MacKay Centre on Wednesday the 17th promises to be an exciting meeting with a panel discussing rare plants and their culture. On Saturday, September ' 20th, The Garden Club will host the winners of the Mayor's Blooming Contest, which has been sponsored jointly with the Parks Department and the Garden Club. See fur- ther announcements of thisevent, being held in the Livery, at 7:30 p.m. If you have a garden, you need your local Garden Club and you local Garden Club NEEDS YOU. Come and join us in making our world a more beautiful place! ! k -< Kiiicardinegears upfor great art show dine Chamber of Commerce/Information Centre at 396-2731 or 396-9333. They can also be obtained from the Kincardine Chamber Executive: Jeff Byles - 396-7575, James Montgomery - 396=3436, Gus Kuppers - 396-3444, Paul Irwin - 396-3456, Chuck Borho - 396-3820, Debby MacGregor Brindley - .396-3145, Ken Jackson - 368-7874, Don Mur- ray - 396-7521, Mike Palmer - 396-7521, Roger Thomson. - 396-2071, and Elke Scholz - 396-4319. . ' Admission is free and open to the public on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 28 from noon - 5 p.m. The Kincardine and District Chamber of selling art work in local establishments and Commerce is gearing up for another great "Art in the Park". Kincardine Visual Arts is . art show. Already entries are coming in putting in a lot of creativity and expertise in with a maximum of five paintings per artist. the hanging, set-up, and especially the Most of the pieces are for sale. visual relief theme. Last year the show was highly successful This year, Colleen Jacob and Bev Meidow with 17 paintings sold worth a total value of are creating an "International Decor". The $2000! People viewing the display came kick-off "Preview Show" which is on Friday from Kitchener, Waterloo, Goderich, Owen Sept. 26 at 7:30 to 11 p.m. will feature inter - Sound, Port Elgin, Kincardine, and the sur- national hostesses and delicacies, sponsored rounding area. - from local merchants and certain Last year seven artists made their debut refreshments. at the 1985 Kincardine Annual Art Show. Tickets are $4 per person for Preview Local artists have had a successful year. - • Night and are available from the Kincar- , If you're NEW IN TOWN and don't know :which way to turn, call the , YV Aok, cro hostess at 524-2544 SUPERIOR. MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 60 YEARS Goderich Area ROBERT McCALLUM' 11 CAMBRIA ROAD, GODERICH 524-7345 J Clinton Area MICHAEL FALCONER 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON 482-9441 1 Booked Up... August August 29, 30, 31, September 1 - Labour Day Fastball'Iburnament, Agriculture Park September September 2, 3 - Goderich Minor Hockey Equipment Exchange, Recreation Department - 7 to 9 p.m. September 4 - Harness Racing (Last Night). Post time: 7:30 p.m. Agriculture Park September 6 GodeAch Minor Softball Squirt Girls Iburnament, Agriculture Park September 6, 13 - Goderich Figure Skating Club Registration, Recreation Department - 8 a.m.' to 1 p.m. September 13, 14 - Goderich Fun Cup Sailboard Regatta, Point Farms Provin- cial Park September 21 - Shoppers Square vs. CKNX Try-Hards Softball Game, Agriculture Park October October 16, 19, 20 - Christmas Country Fair, Saltford Valley Hall October 31 - Recreation Department Hallowe'en Dance, G.D.C.I, November November 1, 2 - Sale & Exhibition of Spin- ning and Weaving, The River Mill, Bentniller November 22 - Santa Claus Parade & San- ta's Court, The Square and the Park Theatre "Booked Up" is a calendar of Major Events appearing the first week of each month. courtesy of the Goderich Signal -Star in co-oper'htion with the Goderich Recreation Board. Check this calendar before planning your event to avoid a conflict of tlates. You can help assure full participation by giving notice of the dates of your events by telephoning the Goderich Recreation Department at 524.2125 as seen es possihle' he Ultimate in --' air Design" 53 South. St. 524-4279 Goderich Since prices are continually rising we have discontinued the use of a full-time salesman in the GODERICH area. We are now able to pass on to our customers a oi Discount io on all purchases Our Work Has Our personal'Guarantee Serving Huron & Surrounding Area Since 1919 itit Directory [ First Baptis C ;urch MONTREAL STREET, GODERICH MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 9:43 a.m. Tuesday 10:00 a.m. PRAYER & BIBLE STUDY PASTOR: REV. GILBERT KIDD 324-9049 1 Organist -Choir Director: Dona Baker You can find acceptance, purpose, lay & peace In Christ �, 04.•°4.0.... 0.... .....®..,.......,....®.6,0 .....,-0.. ST. GEORGE • 'S North and Nelson Streets, Goderich , 1 Rector: The Reverend Robert J. Crocker Organist -Choirmaster: David Hamilton, A.R.C.T. 1 1 Sunday, September 7th 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist — the Rector ' 2:00 p.m. Evening Prayer at Christ Church, Port Albert -You.are always welcolne— tl�til:aedLt.-haem®w...��A°'°O�detiwewso'm.e.....ne•9w8*nse.,�^®e,a.'.i.eem.e.w�e.'+L.e • Knox Presbyterian Church The Rev. G.L. Royal M.A., M. Div., Minister Shirley M. McCall, Pastoral Assistant Lorne H. Dotterer, Director of Praise t t Sunday, September 7 The Minister will Preach Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Rally Day September 14th (Nursery Facilities) Enter to Worship F... nepart to Serve j Calvary Baptist Church i 1 IIATFIELI/ ROAD AT BLAKE 4'I7ZEET i Pastor: Terry Woodcock Phone 524-6445 1 Nursery Facilities ... available 1 Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. 7 i i OOWELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH i ,0,......_.._..0...0...-x.. �.._.,„-•�..r...0,.0.. _..,.. x Morning Service 11:00 Evening Service 7:00 Special Music at Batt Services Prayer Meeting - Wed. 7:00 United Church of Canada 56 North Street, 524-7631, 524.6951 September .7. 1986 Rally Sunday with Worship and Sunday Church School Registration 11:00 a.m. — Cable 12 Telecasts Begin Again at 1 prn 1 adaee.1.e0a.eeme.<.....4,<,.i./+'a.aw.e.ros-e.oa,wuK...14.- Rev. Robert O. Ball - minister Robert Blackwell - director of music