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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-11-25, Page 8PAGE 8--GODERICH SIGNAL•STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25; 1987 MEET BETTY HELESIC Betty writes The Goderich Signal -Star's newest column "Peo- ple Around Town", a weekly offering of interesting items about the folks in and around Goderich who make things happen here. YOU MAY CALL BETTY AT 524®9265 TO ARRANGE FOR YOUR NEWS TO BE INCLUDED 1,""v‘c ,t,05 1;..\0N.Nb40 *§), 4•00‘ 1 Cornmunit N....,..s Maytag Celebrates 80 Years Of De Anniversary Factor Savings on endability With Special Select Model Washer HEAVY DUTY WASHER MODEL A212 S OFF PLUS receive absolutely FREE with washer purchase, a bucket filled with enough ALL detergent for 48 washloads! Number 1: in long lite, in fewest repairs, in lowest service costs; and in nationwide preference` • Lar!ge'capacity tub '(Based on a Canadian consumer brand preference survey) JETCLEANTM DISHWASHER MODELS WU&WC202 Number I preferred dryer` • Auto -dry control • Easy care fabric cycles 'Based on a Canadian consumer brand preference survey). • Unsurpassed capacity • 'Quiet' clean sound control system • Nobody gets your dishes cleaner Sale ends Nov. 30, 1987 HUTCHIN5ON APPLIANCE SERVICE 308 Huron .Rd., Goderich 524-7831 524-8732 On November 20, the Goderich Commmittee of Ducks Unlimited hosted its fourth annual fund-raising dinner and auction at Saltford Valley Hall, raising over $20,000 for the preservation of wetlands areas such as the Hullett Wildlife area north of Clinton. Pictured with the Ducks Unlimted 50th anniversary Commemorative print are, from left: Dr. Richard Ottewell, master of ceremonies; Ross McDaniel, donations committee; John Grace, vice-chairman. and Burns Ross, donation committee. (photo by Patrick Raftis) Ducks Unlimited raises $20,000 On November 20, 1987 the Goderich Com- mittee of Ducks Unlimitedhosted its fourth annual fund-raising dinner and auc- tion at Saltford Valley Hall. In spite of the adverse winter weather,178,people were in attendance at this charity event, and over $20,000 was raised. After dinner, raffle tickets were drawn on the more than 50 raffle prizes on display. Prizes ranged from gift cer- tificates from local businesses, to met- chandise including men's and women's clothing, to the framed original program cover designed by local wildlife artist William Creighton. Raffle ticket sales net- ted over $2,400. CORRECTION RE: WRAP UP VALUES PAGE 1 - TURBO PANTHER WITH TRANSMITTER, #50-3681-0. COPY READS: Pistol -grip transmitter. This is incorrect. The Turbo Panther comes with a regular radio control transmitter. PAGE 7 - BIG IRD SING ALONG CASSETTE, #50-5141. COPY READS: Includes AC adapter. This is incorrect. Copy should read Built-in adapter jack included. PAGE 14 - MOVIE SELECTION, #9949-Ofp-9409=0,..;s9;pgition may vary from store -to store.• CANADIAN TIRE Thirty items were displayed in a silent auction format. Bidders signed their name and bid on such items as a custom built duck boat, trout fishing, jewellery, original Indian art, limited edition prints and figurines, decoy carvings and airline tickets. By the end of the bidding, over $6,000 had been raised. Twenty-one items were featured in the. live auction, conducted by auctioneer Bruce Rathwell of Seaforth. Items featured included limited edition prints bought for up to $450, a Tom Taber limited edition decoy purchased for $310, and two original water colour paintings by William Creighton purchased for $850. Two items Twin City School of Hairstyling Waterloo, Ont. *Hairstyling •Barbering •Ear Piercing • Make-up 55 Erb St., East 88.8= Monday to- Friday' ' 8:30 am to 4:30 pm auctioned were somewhat more unusual. The first was a 10 -hour cruise through the Welland Canal on a Misener Steamship Line Laker for 4 persons. The successful bidder was Wayne . Lyons of Goderich. John Schaefer was the successful bidder on a theatre trip for two to New York, in- cluding return air fare and hotel, donated by Champion Road Machinery and Air On- tario. In total the live auction raised over $8,000. $1,200 was raised on a special raffle on a 20 gauge Beretta shotgun, specially engraved for Ducks Unlimited. The gun was won by Ross McDaniel of Goderich. Fifteen new memberships were taken out in the Greenwing Program. This pro- gram is a conservation program for Youngsters ages seven to 17. Several other prizes were given away as door prizes, early bird prizes and bonus raffle prizes. After the final tally, over $20,000 was raised for Ducks Unlimited Canada for the preservation and maintenance of wetlands areas such as the Hullett Wildlife Area north of Clinton. The Goderich Committee in the four years since its inception has raised over $60,000 with the help of local businesses, donors and sponsors. The Committee is chaired by Bruce A. Sully, and the other members of the Committee are Jack T ,ce, ,o, y,Bellinger, Wagon Hiuff, jape lane)), Ross McDaniel, Richard , dt- tewell, Jim Remington, Burns Ross, Steve Symes, Ernie Tafeit, Dave Iarusso and. Terri Kelly. For further information on Ducks Unlimited contact Richard Ottewell at 524-2634 or Jack Grace at 524-2601. GODERICHTUNIONNITYI proudly presents FOUR THINGS OUR. MEMBERS DON'T DO! Look for parking space. Wait in long line-ups Pay fees or charges for Chequing Account services Pay fees or charges for paying utility bills If you prefer our DON'T DO'S, joining is easy! people helping people GODERICH COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 39 St. David Street, Goderich phone 524-8366 CHECK OUR CONVENIENT HOURS: OPEN DAILY... 9:30 am - 5:15 pm FRIDAYS...TILL 6 prh. SATURDAYS...9:30 arm - 12 Noon ROBERT McINTYRE reg. O.H.A.A. hearing aid specialist will be holding a HEARING .AID SERVICE CENTRE at 74 The Square, Goderich on Wednesday, December 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Also, a clinic will be held in Wingham on Thursday. Dec. 10. If your present hearing aid requires ser- vicing or if you're thinking of purchas- ing a hearing aid ... please call 524-7661 for an appointment. McINTYRE HEARING AID SERVICE 275 Huron St., Stratford Serving Huron & Perth Since 1972 in trod ucing ... for a unique holiday gift... 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