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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-11-11, Page 8PAGE 8—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1987 We're open 'til 10 p.m. this Friday, November 13 during the Gala Christmas Shopping Spree! PRE -CHRISTMAS SPECIALS Wednesday (open 12 noon) to Sat., Nov. 11 to Nov. 14/87 10 to tI OFF ZAPF DOLLS 10 OFF •Keirstead Lithos *China Dolls ®/O •Wicker Doll Furniture •Figurines •Livingstone Animals •Musical Bears & Clowns •Plate Frames flAtithaugliC,6 C olltiitblto 45 Albert St., Clinton (Across from Bartliff's) 482=5211 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK 'TIL CHRISTMAS While the CAT? .. were plying up 8ale prices. At My Fair Lady, our bosses are away so we're having a surprise Chritma, Sale Cone to this once -a -year gift shopping opportunity - two days only Thursday, November 12 10 am -5:30 pm Friday, November 13 10 am -10, pm DRESSES SUITS SLACKS Regular ,Ind Petite Siieti 4 R) 20 Regular and Petite Choose any of the above and get Dinner and auction for Ducks Unlimited to be held in Goderich Ducks Unlimited has, in the 50 years since its inception, come to be the largest, most effective conserver of waterfowl wetlands in the world. North American membership has risen to over 600,000 members with a 1987 fund- raising goal of over $66 million. Ducks Unlimited has, since 1937, preserved over 4 million acres of wildlife habitat. Ducks Unlimited was incorporated in Washington D.C. in 1937 as a result of the severe drought of the "Dirty Thirties" and the accompanying decline in the numbers of ducks and geese. The new program was geared to triple duck production on Canada's Southern prairies by rebuilding ruined wetlands. The founders hoped to raise $600,000 each year for 5 years to ac- complish their goal. In 1937 the organization was only able to attract 6,300 members and raise $90,000. In 1938 the first project was undertaken and with it came the first tangible signs so necessary to recruit new members. The site was Big Grass Marsh, Manitoba, a massive marsh of 100,000 acres which had been drained by American real estate speculators,- and which as a result of the drought, lay dried up and useless. In 1938, Ducks Unlimited Canada was formed as the Canadian arm of the operation, and it over- saw the construction of the dam that would reclaim Big Grass Marsh. Need a dealer for your squealer? We can help! Goedericl SIGNAL -STAR 524-2614 KATEBOARD SPECIALIST As more dams were built across Canada's southern prairies, new members were recruited and by 1940 Ducks Unlimited was raising $140,000 per year. These funds were used to complete 103 projects on more than 1 million acres. By the 1950's, Ducks Unlimited had ex- panded its range to include projects on P.E.I. and in British Columbia. Fund rais- ing had reached over $500,000 annually with the introduction of national fund-raising events. Through the 1960's and 1970's the organization continued to grow as people became generally more concerned about the state of the environment. Biologists poured over aerial maps and located project after project. Adjustable water -control structures were installed allowing greater regulation of water levels at the newer pro- jects. By the end of 1979 Ducks Unlimited had raised its 100 millionth dollar and by 1983 its 200 millionth dollar. Projects were started for the first time in 1983 in some American states, although most construc- tion dollars are still funnelled into Canada. To the close off 1986, Ducks Unlimited had developed and reserved over 3.7 million wetland acres in Canada, 136,000 acres in the United States and 410,000 acres in Mex- ico, but the work continues. On November 20th, 1987, the Goderich Committee of Ducks Unlimited under Chair- man, Bruce A. Sully, will be hosting its 4th Annual Dinner and Auction with the pro- ceeds going to Ducks Unlimited Canada. In 1986 the Goderich Committee raised over $20,000 at the Dinner and Auction with the help of prizes and merchandise donated by local businesses. This year's Dinner will be held at Saltford Valley Hall on November 20th. A very few tickets are available from Watson Huff at 524-2383. Hairy gorilla and chimpanzee visit Victoria school students Wow. A very hairy gorilla and a chim- panzee visited Victoria School during our Halloween Activities. They gave each stu- dent and each staff member a bag of . pop- corn. We would like to say "Thanks" but to whom do we say it? If you. know of someone buying a lot of popcorn and butter, let us know. We must solve this MYSTERY. Tuesday, November 3 was "Slogan Day" at Victoria School.. Everyone wore tee shirts, hats or pins that had slogasn on them. This provided a great opportunity to do some reading. Three{ reporters, Jenny Hallman, Mark Phillips and Jeff, Tunney, did a school survey to discover what dif- ferent classes learned.' All the primary rooms did some reading and writing of slogans and several rooms made up their own slogans. Mr. McCon- nell's room created paper T-shirts and put slogans on these with, their Kindergarten VICTORIA VIEWPOINT partners. Junior rooms made buttons with their own personal slogans. Sore people designed logos to go with these. Some classes sent their work to the Library Resource Centre to be shared by the whole school. The teachers said creating and designing slogans was a good thinking activity. We will be having our Remembrance Day assembly in the gym this Wednesday. Our primary choir will perform for the first time. Then part of the choir and represen- tatives epresentatives from each class will be going to Maitland Manor to put on a special program to show them they are not forgotten on this special day. GODERICH WINDSURFING 47 Church St., Goderich 524-9603 At a special ceremony held last Tuesday evening in Goderich, four members of the local Beta Sigma Phi chapter reached the third level of sorority known as the Preceptor Degree. Attaining this level were, from left, Marg Hallman, Eleanor Larder, Barbara Desjardins and Nancy Adams. (photo by Lou -Ami DeBruyn) WRAP UP CHRISTMAS EARLY DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED BY ANSTETT MANUFACTURING LTD. During Clinton's Gala Christmas Shopping Spree we invite you to browse through our showrooms of beautiful new furniture. Many items specially sale ticketed for this event. Friday the 13th could be your lucky day at Ball & Mutch. Last Chance at these low prices! LAMPS AND FRAMED PRINTS A o Dozens to choose from. Prints are individually matted and framed. DIAMOND SWIRL RING Style 5698-36 (left) 36 ctw. twt DIAMOND SHOULDER STONE RING Style 3278-38 (centre) with Baguette cut diamonds .54 ct twt DIAMOND CLUSTER RING Style 710-63 (right) .63 cts. twt • III bhliilllllllw III ltPlllr`"`!. ALBERT STREET•CLINTON•482.9505 See the rest of our handcrafted ring collection --all made by Anstett Manufacturing. CLINTON, 8 Albert St. EXETER, 284 Main St. SEAFORTH, 26 Main St. S. ST. MARYS, 135 Queen St. East WALKERTON, 203 Durham St. E. GODERICH, 2 The Square ANSTETT JEWELLERS MEMBER AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY