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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-03-29, Page 1729 V TOWN AND COUNTRY CLASSIFIEDS 18. Services available 22. Lost and found 30. In memoriam PIANO TUNING AND REPAIRS Bryce Pulsifer 527-0053 or 348-9223 after 6 p.m. BROWN'S Home Repairs Renovations Additions Sun Decks d. Fences PHONE 524-7417 after 5 p.m. TREE CUTTING If you have troublesome trees around your home, we are equipped with a thirty foot boom and bucket to remove limbs safely. We can also insulate poles and put up trusses. PHONE LUCKNOW 528-2109 PROFESSIONAL CARPET CLEANING WITH "STEAM" • Steam gets the dirt other methods don't reach • Removes old shampoo • Carpet dries quickly • Steam Machine Ren- tals, '10.00 per day. CARPET CARE 216 Wellington Street S. Goderich 524-2440 21. Personal DO YOU NEED MONEY? (mortgages, debt con- solidations,' loans) Call Com mitt -More Investments Ltd., Robert Hiller„Mitchell 348-9548 or Brian Beacock, Kitchener 745-8418.-8tf ARE YOU unattached, separated, single or divorced? Meet that special person. Apply P.O. Box 104, Owen Sound N4K.5P1. Please state age. -11-13x WOULD the person(s) who removed the ship's bell from the S.S. Shelter Bay, please return it' to Goderich Elevators and no questions will be asked. This belonged to the previous owners and had considerable sen- timental value.-13ar CIRCLE CITY C.B. Club welcdrfles the families of former and present mem-. bers to bowl at the. Little Bowl on April 8, 1979 from 2,,-4. p.m. -13 22. Lost and found REWARD - .Lost a 17 ft. green canvas' canoe, on the Maitland River, weekend of April 15," 1978. $]00.00 reward. Call collect 416-457- 4956.-12-15x.. . . 20. Public notices LOST - Man's brown billfold, initials "G. B." ,Finder please return for reward. Phone 524-2064.-13 LOST: From Lurgan Beach, Kincardine area,, Male Scotch Collie, Lassie type dog, sable and white with 1/2 diamond on forehead, short pointed ears which stand sttaight and are edged in black, prominent scratch scar across top of muzzle midway between nose and eyes. A reward of $1,000.00 will be gladly paid for return of Rover or information leading to his return or clearing up the mystery of his disappearance. Phone collect 519-395-2255.-13x LOST - Small gold heart shaped earring, between Esquire and Royal Bank. $10 reward. Phone 524-9917.-13 24. Business opportunities EARN UP TO 95,000 PER YEAR Raise Targe bait worms in your basement or garage. Completely odourless. Small in- vestment required. National Green Prolect Ltd. 1703 Mattawa Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario. L4X 1K5. Telephone: 1-416.276- 4560. 26. Births BARLOW. Born on March 22, 1979 to Mr. and Mrs. William Barlow, a girl, Barbara Lee, at Goderich Hospital. HOOPER Richard and Christine are happy to announce -the arrival of David's baby' brother, Shawn Christopher, 5 lbs. 13 ozs. on Saturday, March 24, 1979, at Alexandra Hospital, Goderich, Ontario.-13nc • POTTER' Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Potter of Goderich are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Susan Margaret, 8 lb. 1/2 oz. on March 23, 1979 at Goderich Hospital. ' WICK Mr. and Mrs. Alfonse Wick of Goderich are happy to an- nounce the birth of their daughter, Rosemarie Martha, 7 lb. 91/2 oz, on March 24, 1979 at"Goderich Hospital. 28. .Engagements LARDER -FISHER Mrs. Catherine Larder is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Ruth Ann to Mr. Allan J, Fisher, son of Mr, and Mrs. Herman Fisher, RR 2, Clinton, Ont. The wedding wall take place on April 7, 1979. Reception at Dungannon Ha11.-13' 30. In memoriam COLLINSON In loving memory of Thelma Collinson, who passed away one year ago, March 29, 1978. God took her home, it was His will, - But in our hearts she liveth still. -Always remembered by husband Alvin and family. -13 20. Public notices DR. JAMES ROURKE, MD,CCFP ,, Is pleased to announce the opening of his practice of FAMILY MEDICINE Monday April 2nd, 1979 at 53 NORTH ST. GODERICN PHONE 524-4565, STARTING APRIL 2 V COLLINSON In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, Thelma Collinson, who left us one year ago, March 29, 1978: "Though long time has ,,�? __passed �' Since we saw your face last, Many thoughts of dear times gone by Are held deep in our hearts." - Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by son George, Donna and grand- children. -13 McMICHAEL In loving memory of Gar- field and Louise McMichael, who passed away in 1954 and 1969. In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear mother and father, That we do not think of you. - Remembered always by th.e McMichael family. -13 31. Card of thanks RIVETT Sincere thanks to nurses and staff of first floor Alexandra Hospital who cared fpr 'me during my stay in hospital. Special thanks to Doctors Hollingworth and Larchin, also Rosie Boyce. Thanks to my reb°atives and friends who sent cards and visited me. Your kindness will always be remembered'. -Gladys Rivett. -13 SCHULTZ The family of the .late Mrs. Mary Schultz would like to thank their neighbors, relatives and friends for cards, floral tributes, donations to the Cancer Society. Special thanks to Mckenzie McCreath Funeral Home, Rev. Westhaver, pallbearers, fiowerbearers, also to the ladies who helped at the house after the service. Everything was very much appreciated. -Gordon and Mary Schultz and family. -13x .. ) Kingsbridge CWL GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 179 -PAGE 17 iortmesv Marriage renewal underway The March meeting of St. Joseph's CWL was held in the church hall on Monday, March 19 with Father Dentinger and 22 members present. Father opened the meeting with prayer and president, Pat Howard chaired the meeting. The treasurer's report was presented by Mary Clare and accepted. Minutes of the . last meeting were read by Clarice Dalton and ap- proved. Fourteen thank -You notes were received and read by Karla Hogan. The Diocesan Con- vention this year is being held 'at Vanier Hall, University. of Windsor, May 8 and 9. The Church Today program requested a donation. Anne Berry motioned that a donation. be sent, seconded by Shirley Martin. Betty Doherty called the roll. Cultural Life (Tina Van DiePen): A successful St. Patrick's variety night was held in the church hall. Lunch was provided by those attending. The marriage renewal program is progressing very well, with 19 or 20 couples participating in two groups led by John and Grace Austin and Kathy and Glen Olsen. Church Life (Anne Berry): The members were thanked for their participation in the of- fertory and the leading of the rosary before Sunday masses. Twenty-fifth an- niversary gifts , were presented to the Tony Knoops and Frank Dohertys. Four masses have been offered for the sick and deceased. Clarice Dalton was thanked., for .participating in the World Day of Payer held at St. Mary's Church, Lucknow' Card parties rebeing held at the church hall during Lent. A retreat day was held at St. Augustine church on Monday, March 2.6 at 9:30 a.rn..to 4 p.m. Father Sonderup, Wingham was, retreat master. Anne Berry made a motion that 40th wedding anniversaires be recognized with a gift from the league - seconded by Rita Tigert. Twenty-six gifts were given to the sick and shut- ins at Christmas. Grace Austin and Tina Van Diepen will be packing boxes for Combermere. Catering (Jean Van Rooy) : Two weddings to be catered; one on April 28 and one on October 6. Pro -Life (Clarice Kingsbridge back in the news BY DELORES Van OSCH After a long absence, we are back in the news again. We heard' that the Kings- bridge news was missed, which is nice to know. Some members of the C.W.L. have volunteered to write this column, taking a month at a time. More vol- unteers are needed. If you have news for your community, please call me at 529-7441 until the end of April. ST. PATRICK' DAY PARTY The annual St.. Patrick's Dayprogram was held in the Parish Hall, Sunday evening, March 18th, with young and old alike taking part. Father Ed Dentingeracted as chhirman for this event. His funny, humorous Irish stories and jokes were enjoy - Centennial Year at church ed between the numbers on the program. First on the program •was the junior choir from the school followed by readings by Brother Carl Voll. The Stapleton sisters from St. Augustine favoured with a few popular songs accom- panied by the two older girls Heather Ann and Christine on guitars. Billy Johnston, a senior citizen, from Kintail proved his youthfulness by step dan- cing to music supplied by Mary Clare at the piano and Wilfred Hogan "of Goderich on the violin. A Men's Quartet consist- ing of Fr. Ed Dentinger, George Brophy, Antone Van Osch and Clete Dalton sang two Irish songs, accompan-, ied by Denise Dalton at the piano. They were followed by Want- antique reports° Worship servi,ce was held in Holmesville United Church on Sun, day. Mr. Oestreicher spoke to the children on , "Bobby and his Mother" before goingto their classes. The theme of the Sermon for this Sunday was "They Stood By The Cross". Jim Lobb and Alvin Betties received the offering. This being Centennial Year at the Holmesville Church, the ladies are looking for any reports of any ladies group in the past 100 years Please get in touch with Mrs. Phyllis Cox or any members of the church. Recreation spring dance The Goderich Township recreation committee spring dance was held Saturday evening at the White Carnation with the music supplied by 'the Star Trex. During the intermission, draws were made for maple syrup donated by Doug and Fred Van der Haar and Albert and Doris Schilbe. The winners were: Mr. Charles Orr, B. Wilkins, Sandra Webster and Evelyn McNeil. Gerry Ginn welcomed everyone and hoped they were enjoying them- selves and the music of olmesville. news Blanche Deeves, correspondent 482-3383 the Star' i'rex. Grant `Stirling gave a few words and thanked the donaters for the prizes. The en- joyable evening ended with a delicious lunch served by the host and hostess, Sandra and • David Orr. Personals Visitors on the weekend with Mrs. Phyllis Cox were Julie and Michael Bouchre and, daughter' Becky and little Christopher. Mrs. Patterson will be showing slides of Camp Menesetung at the Thank Offering Service on Tuesday, April 3 at 8 pm at„ the Holmesville Sunday Special April 1 ROAST BEEF with brown gravy or FRIED CHICKEN with mushroom sauce. Both with mashed or french fried potatoes, kornelled corn, and including soup or juice, sd'Iad, roll, tea or coffee. Dessert: Lemon pie, -or pie of $5®3s Our Soft Ice Cream Is back! DEBBIE'S Custard Cup 2 miles south of Clinton on Hwy. No. 4 at Vanastra Rd. 482-9896 ._ .... Church. A special in- vitation is extended to mothers of children of camp age. The Dominion Life Choir of Waterloo will be coming April 10 at 8:30 pm in the Holmesville Church. This is a Cen- tennial event for the church. R Another successful euchre party of the Goderich Township Women's Institute was held March 22 at the Holmesville School. The winners were: men's high, Bruce McClinchey; men's low, Don Harris; ladies' high, , Joan Collins; ladies; low, Mrs. Grace . McClinchey; lone hands, Joan Collins. There were Seven tables playing. Lunch was served by the group in charge. Mary Jean Betties and friends have returned home after a good holiday in Florida. Congratulations to former residents of Goderich Township, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Betties, who are celebrating 61 years of marriage today. They will have supper with Barb and Alvin Betties and spend ' an evening of cards with old friends and neighbours at the Settles home. the senior choir from the school. Gene Frayne sang two Irish songs and his daughter, Lisa Frayne tap danced two dance numbers. Solos were also sung by Mary Luanne Clare and Maryanne Frayne. The closing number was a sing along for everyone to join in. A social .hour follow- ed. Members of the Kings- bridge Youth Club, Fr. Ed Dentinger and a few parents travelled to St. Jerome's' College, Kitchener, on Wednesday evening, where they enjoyed the film,Q "Jes- us Christ, Superstar". " Denise Dalton, community school co-ordinator, has an- nounced that the first even- ing of the St. John's Ambu- lance Course was successful- ly attended on Thursday evening at the school. This was the first of 'eight two hour lessons. The instructor is Mr. Jack Corey of St. John Ambulance Brigade, Goder- ich. BABY SHOWER A baby shower was held for Mrs. Max Riegling at the home of Mrs. George Bro- phy, Lucknow, last Sunday .afternoon with 'members of the Courtney and Riegling families present. Joanna„Van Diepen, who is employed in Clinton, under- went an appendectomy at the Clinton Public Hospital, last Wednesday. We wish her a speedy recovery. Visitors during the spring break with Mrs. Yvette Hef- fernan and Mr, and Mrs. Antone Van Osch and family were, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Heffernan and family, Essex, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Heffer- nan, Dublin, and Mrs. John Sheardown and children, St. - Thomas. BRIDAL SHOWER Several ,from the • area attended the bridal shower in honour of Darlene Farrish, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Farrish, at the North Ashfield Presbyterian Church hall, on Wednesday evening. Visitors during the past week with Mr. "and Mrs. Carl Riegling were her sister, Mrs. Paul Giroux, Mr. Gir- oux and family, of Kent Brydge, and Carr's cousin and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jenner of Port Stanley. SKATING PARTY A parish skating party was held at the Lucknow arena this past Sunday evening. Many parishoners from the joint parishes of St. Mary's, Lucknow, St. Augustine and Kingsbridge attended. KINGSBRIDGE 4-H The sixth meeting of, the Kingsbridge Ko -ordinates was held on March 24 at Mrs. Andrew's home. The topic of the meeting was "Hand in Glove". The members discussed the .size, selection, care, construction and seams of gloves. The length of gloves and the basic kinds were also discussed, With the extra time avail- able, members worked on covers for their record bottks. Dalton) : A variety night is to be held at St. Mary's School, Goderich on April 20. Respect for life week will be observed May 7 to 15. The K of C members will be selling the "roses for life", (a lapel in- signia) during that week. Proceeds for pro-life. Hopefully there will be an information booth at the Mall. Proceeds from next Monday's card party are also for pro life. Grace Austin and Clarice Dalton prepared a resolution sent to the Diocesan C.W.L. asking that all C.W.L. councils be made more aware of and active in pro-life work. Community School Co- ordinator, Denise Dalton, presented an informative and full report of her activities and aims. She has organized a St. John Ambulance Life Saving Course which begins Thursday, March 22. Grace Austin spoke briefly on the church history which is being compiled for the celebration of our parish's 75th anniversary in 1980. Help is needed. Father Dentinger announced the family dance being sponsored by the Youth Club, March 31 in the church hall. Father is very pleased with the , progress of the M-arriage Renewal program and feels it will eventually be used throughout Canada and the U.S.A. Father ended his talk with a poem entitled "Thank God". Anne Berry motioned that pen and pencil sets be purchased for the Grade 8 grads - seconded by Teresa Courtney. Clarice Dalton made a motionthat crucifixes°be donated for • each classroom and staffroom„ of the school - seconded by Tina Van Diepen. Fran Riegling moved the meeting be ad- journed: Father, closed the meeting°witprayer. Lunch and a social hour followed. Dungannon doings f Marie Park correspondent 529-7719 Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Bill King and family on the death of Mrs. King's father, Mr. Ted Cook; also to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cook on the death of their uncle. Sympathy is also extended to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Schultz and their families, on the passing of their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Mary Schultz, in Wingham hospital on Tuesday, March 20th in her 70th year. Kevin Cook and Brad Park attended a birthday party on Saturday for their cousin, Terry Ashton, who lives at Huron Haven, near Goder- ich. Leola Chisholm returned home from Lakewood, Cali- fornia where she spent win- ter break with her aunt, Alice Kiessling. Mrs. Pearl Dykens of Truro, Nova Scotia is visiting with her daughter, Brenda Fancy, Mr. Fancy and child- ren. She would.like to take up permanent residence in God- erich if suitable accommoda- tion is found. DUNGANNON • CARD PARTY A successful Dessert and Card Party ' was . held on Wednesday, March 21st, at Brookside School sponsored by the Dungannon Branch of the Women's Institute. The committee in charge served a wide variety of desserts, smorgasbord style, also tea and coffee. Following desset there were 15 tables of euchre and 6 tables of shoot. The colonial lady quilt was purchased by Mrs. G. Gold- thorpe of Goderich. Crafts 'and baked goods sold quickly following the games. Prizes for. the games and lucky tickets were high shoot to Sara Anstett and Grant Old age pensioners to get increase soon Increases in the Old Age Security pension, Guaranteed Income Supplement and Spouse's Allowance, effective in April, 1979, were an- nounced recently by Health and Welfare Minister Monique Begin. Increases in Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement payments represent the 22nd quarterly escalation based on the cost of living, as provided for in the Old Age Security Act since October; 1973, The new monthly total at the 'single rate for persons receiving both the basic Old Age Security pension and maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement will be $310.28. For a married couple, both pensioners, the combination of the basic pension and maximum supplement will provide a payment of $573.42 for the couple monthly. The basic Old Age Security pension will rise in April to $170.39 from the present $167.21. The Guaranteed, Income Supplement is paid to pensioners whose income, apart from the Old AgeSecurity pension, is limited. The amount of the supplement varies 'in relation to the amount of income. The maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement for a single person, or a married person whose spouse is nota pensioner and is not receiving a Spouse's Allowance, will go up in April to $139.89 from its current $137.28. The maximum supplement for a married couple, both pensioners, will increase to $116.32 each from $114Added to the basic pension, this will give each married pensioner $2861.71 mon- thly, or a totalof $573.42 for the couple. The Spouse's Allowance is paid • to persons between 60 and 65 years of age who are . married to Old Age Security pensioners and meet residence. requirements. Entitlement to a Spouse's Allowance, and amount paid, is based' on yearly income. The maximum_ Spous'e's Allowance will increase to $286.71 from $281.36. The maximum Spouse's Allowance is made up of an amount equivalent to the basic Old Age Security pension and the maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement at the married rate. Wilton; low shoot to GJatiys Reid and Hazel Pur on; hih ' euchre to Louise rind] and Robert Sower y; lows euchre to Mary Altbn and `M Gertrude Goldthorpel lucky t draw prizes to Edith` Web- 135 ster, Rosey Stan1e Mary Lavis, Nelson Pearson, Al- bert Brown, Allan,McWhin- ney, Sadie Hamiltons, Sandra Curran and Ruby McWhin- ney. Guests were present from Goderich, Wingham,4, Luck - now and the local area: The committee in charge of this annual event are grateful to all who helped make it a success. Alice Munro wins award' Alice Munro of Clinton is to receive her second governor -gene'ral's award for literature from a second governor- general. Mrs. Munro won her first award in 1968 for Dance of the- Happy Shades and received it from Roland Michener. When she receives her second award April 4 - for Who Do You •Think You Are? - she will take it from the hand of Edward Schreyer. First • awards an- nounced Tuesday by the Canada Council, go to Roger Caron for Go Boy, Patrick Lane for Poems New and ' Selected, Francois -Marc Gagnon for Paul -Emile .Borduas, Jacques Poulin for Les Grandes Marees and Gilbert Langevin for Mon Refuge Est Un Volcan. Schreyer will present the winners, chosen by an 18 -member committee 'which considered more than 600 Canadian books with $5,000 cash prizes and specially-b.ound copies of their work during a ceremony at Government House. Who Do You Think You Are? is a collection of 10 short stories about a woman living in a small, Southwestern Ontario town. Published by Macmillan it is the fourth book by Mrs. Munro who last year became.the first Canadian to win the Canada -Australia literary prize. 66 The Square Goderich 524-6572 WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER 166 THE SQUARE GODERICH PH 524 6577 EUREKA! THAT'S IT COME PICK UP YOUR SPRING GIFTS! CRYSTAL STEMWARE; CLOSING OUT AT (PINWHEEL & STARBURST CRYSTAL NOT INCLUDED IN SALE) HAPPY EASTER SALE! DON'T MISS ITI STARTS APRIL 2nd YOUR WATCHMAKER IEWFLI FRL 166 THE SOUARE 524 6572