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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-03-10, Page 30PAGE 12A---GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1977 ROUND ANO ABOUT WITH MARTHA I was happy to hear that the turn out for the opening of our "Sesquicentennial," New Year's eve was just great. I know the plans for the coming spring (I hope) and summer are well thought out and just require PEOPLE. tb make them a great success. With every organization doing their THING as they did the year of '67 for Canada's Centennial, there are bound to be many great and interesting events. If everyone will help make these a success, by the time "Old Home Week" arrives you will be right in the swing of things to show our,uisitors a beautiful time, one they will always remember. Anyway, I have always believed Goderich to be a wonderful, friendly town. Make believers of them all! I Crowned Mrs. Pearl Needham was named Queen of the Kinette Mardi Gras held in February. Mrs. Needham was crowned by Mrs. Dianne Melick during the festivities which have become an annual event in Goderich. hope you have helped by telling friends and relatives about this special year. I have wondered about a postal cancellation on one of the letters I received late last year. I tried to read the info which I thought was about our special year '77, but,, the stamp confused everything. The information was on the wrong end of the cancellation - or something was back- wards, anyway I couldn't read it - and I hope they weren't all lost - that is - if it WAS -our special cancellation. I can only hope the harsh winter will bow out gracefully without leaving floods and more suffering and damage. The cold hitting the tender fruit and vegetables, also is killing the grass along with the other damage, has put Florida on the desperation list - some sections of the state are worse off than other areas. So you see the severe winter is taking its toll. Things are quite bad as far as the unemployment goes, too, down here. To change the subject: Just before Christmas we enjoyed seeing two wonderful people stare in disbelief when they arrived at what was to have been a "Shop" Christmas party. Friends, neighbours, employees and relatives were waiting to bid them a happy twenty-fifth wedding an- niversary. Now Doug and Madeline have experienced the surprise of their lives, such as they had helped plan for Walt and I last summer. They are still talking about it and the gang are still smiling about having pulled it off. Venice and Sarasota - and other cities too ,-,phave many interesting activities during the winter months to make everyone happy. Recently "Gasparilla" and his shipload of cut throats arrived in an old sailing ship to capture, once again, this Gulf of Mexico settlement now named "Sarasota". It was all very colorful with the old costumes - feathers on the. hats, lace on the sleeves, swords and all that sort of thing. After the official "surrender" of the city there was .great hilarity and • parades and celebrations. Real fun week. One thing I find here - is • that the people really get into the swingf of things. If there is a centennial or other event to celebrate they get right to it and make it a' real celebration. • Everyone en- courages the newcomers or strangers to come and help them celebrate - even if it is just to cheer the parade - you're "participating". This is good for all folks, whatever the ages and I'm sure the ones standing on the sidelines, mouth agape, are probably the ones who would never get involved back home. We are going to see the Mud Buggy Races in Naples, south of here. Now THAT is quite an event. . I hope to describe this to you later, as it is the dirtiest race we will ever attend. We didn't make it last year as that happened to be the cool, windy week of the winter so we all backed out. You surely get spoiled in a hurry. I recall a lot of freezing trips I've taken that I didn't even think about temperatures but now with warm weather, even in winter, a cool breeze causes you to get chicken and stay indoors. Knowing what was hap- pening up north I haven't stayed in too much. Don't know what I was trying to prove, but COOL- was beautiful. I'm really distressed to hear of a fire on The Square. First in many years, isn't it? When I heard it was THAT block, I thought, with a shudder, of the sight I had seen in behind it last summer when I had hoped no one would ever be caught in an upper flat. I'm so glad no one was killed. I am missing my bridge games - no foolin'. Oh, there are ,games one afternoon and one evening a week, in the Rec. Hall, but I loved the spur of the moment games that happened so often. They're so much more relaxing than the planned ones. Oh well! They have a nice meeting place in this Park with a dozen rinks outdoors for shuffleboard. Now, THAT can get to be quite a game of skill -. and I've really enjoyed the challenge. Talk to you later, Love Martha. Former Goderich man wed Jean Elizabeth Campbell, daughter of Mrs. Ferguson Campbell, RR 8, St. Thomas, and the late Mr. Campbell, became the bride of Lieutenant Archie Charles Hunter, son of the late Mrs. Margaret Minshall and the late J. It. Hunter, formerly of Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Hunter, Creemore, attended the couple. The Rev. David Whitehead of St. James' Presbyterian Church, North Yarmouth, officiated at the 3 p.m. ceremony on February 12. A reception followed at the home of the bride's mother. The couple now resides at 28 Gammage St., Apt. 7, Lon- don. Maple :Leaf IOD rs consumer consultant The March meeting of the Maple Leaf Chapter I.O.D,E. was held in the board room of the assessment building, Mrs. G.L. Royal, Regent,_ chaired the business meeting. Reports' were received from Mrs. J. McIntyre, Secretary, Mrs. E.D. Howey, treasurer, Mrs. K. Mc Donald, services convener, Mrs. R. McCallum for the education secretary, Mrs. P. Strickland and Mrs. W. Garrow for the Opportunity Shop. Letters were read by Mrs. D. Coates from the National and Provinicial Chapters. The National Chapter of Canada Silver Jubilee Project is the purchase of 37 watercolours and drawings by Winifred Petchey Marsh. This collection of water- colours depicts the new disappeared culture of the Padlimeist Tribe of the Cariboo Eskimo. These will be presented to Canada's newest museum, the` Territorial Central Museum at Yellowknife, N.W.T. Mrs. Royal noted that the Provincial Annual meeting is to be held in Hamilton on April 13 and 14. It is hoped that as many members as possible from the local chapter will attend. Following a report from Mrs. H. Murphy, Ways and Means Chairman the members approved ' the donation of $950 towards the purchase of capes for the Laketown Band. a. It was also agreed to bring to Goderich during the Tri - Jubilee Celebrations, a display Replica of the Crown Jewels. Mrs. H. Bettger introduced Miss Diane Murphy, Con- sumer Consultant from London. Her topic was con- sumer awareness. The basic problem of consumer unhappiness is the lack of communication and understanding 'between the consurOr, ° and the Govern- ment and.business people and vice versa, Miss Murphy illustrated people's lack of knowledge with several illustrations. She stressed that the consumer must learn several basic facts: to spend money wisely beginning at a very early age; to assume responsibility for their own actions; to test before you buy, because once you buy it, it is "yours"; to check carefully all contracts and policies before signing; to check guarantees and to keep them; to be a comparison shopper. Miss Murphy answered many questions from the interested chapter members. Mrs. D. Aberhart thanked the speaker for coming to the meeting. Mrs. F. Durst assisted 'by Mrs. Q. Hobbs served coffee and cookies. George Blais special speaker Local gardeners will be interested to learn that the local garden club is holding an open meeting with host George Blais of CFPL-TV, Wednesday, March 16 at 8:00 at Victoria Public School gymnasium. - George Blais brings 30 years of experience in the gardening and horticultural business to Greening Up. A native of Ottawa, Mr. Blais graduated from Queen's University in Kingston with a Commerce degree. As Sales Development Manager for Canadian Industries Limited, Agricultural Chemicals Division, Mr. Blais actively develops and promotes fertilizers and pest control products for farm, garden, and professional growers and horticulturalists. Gardening is also a hobby for George Blais, He owns a private greenhouse and extensive gardens surround his home and cottage. He is a member of the Ontario Horticultural Recom- mendation§ Committee and director of the Edwards Gardens in Toronto. He also lists membership in a multitude of '.Flower Societies, the Golf Course Superintendents' Association . of America, and Garden Writers of America in his busy schedule of activities. Mr. Blais is married and has six children - four sons and two daughters.. Many gardeners in Goderich and area are regular listeners of his radio program Sunday mornings between 10:00 and 11:00 on CFPL Radio. Benmiller UCW will pack bale Mrs. H. McMichael presided for the general meeting of Benmiller United Church Women on Wed- nesday, March 2 at her home with 12 members'present. The Benmiller Unit 2 was in charge of the devotional and business. A devotional theme," "I am God's Child" was given by Mrs. H. McMichael. Mrs. M. Jewell, acting secretary, and treasurer, gave the minutes of the last meeting. The treasurer's report showed a good balance. The Unit members gave reports. Mrs. Maudie McBride reported on the supply committee and asked for clothing for the May bale. Mrs Mavis Fisher repo'r'ted on the - flowers. The coresponding secretary reported. on the thank you notes and cards. Mrs. P. Pitbaldo reported ,,on the cancer canvass coming in April. Plans were discussed for the Thankoffering in May, the Irish Unit 1 in charge Lunch was served by Mrs. H. McMichael and Mrs. H. Straughan. Bridge Club Evelyn Galbraith and awna Sproule topped six tables in play at the March 1 meeting of the Goderich Bridge Club with 701/2 points. Bill Bradley and A. Weerasooriya ' settled for second place with 641/2'points and Fred Egener and Bill Cochrane were third with 59 points. The team of Joanne Duckworth and Lee .Ryan took fourth position with 57% points. /uncoa/t mali SHOP IN CLIMATE CONTROLLED COMFORT CO-ORDINATES Kates Co-ordinates$ 00 priced from Mix or Match Stripes, Solids or Plain Shirts and Over Tops • Action ready partners, designed for the sunshine TV TIPS by 'ALVIN' 0 A 1�. BIG OR SMALL;- we have a TV to suit every taste and budget. 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