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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-05-10, Page 24PAGE 24—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1979 Senior citizens claim there's strength in unit' The spring rally of zone 8 of the United Senior Citizens of Ontario took place on May 1, at St. John's Parish Hall, Grand Bend with the Grand Rend Club acting as hosts. Registration took place from 9:30 - 1 O: 3t1 a.m. when about 13fl members registered, including seven from Clinton Golden Radar Club. • At 10:30 Harry Baker of Bayfield, president of Zone 8, called the meeting to order. Rev. G. Anderson, pastor of St. John's conducted the devotional period. Reeve Robert Sharen of Grand Bend extended a warm welcome and since 1979 is designated "The Year of the Child" read a very apt and thought- provoking poem. A comprehensive report • of 1978 Spring ,Rally in Exeter in April and Fall rally and picnic combined in Seaforth in ugust was read by zone secretary Irene Johns and the treasurer's report was given by Charles Martini. Mr.. Bakero thanked his executive for organizing the rally. The president or vice- president of each club was then given three minutes each to give a resume of his or her club's activities during the past year. rsClubs reporting were Goderich, Exeter, Brussels, Bayfield, Clinton, Grand Bend, Seaforth, Hensall, Zurich and Dashwood. Sandwiches, cookies and coffee were then' served by the' Grand Bend ladies. The Rally resumed with a sing -song led- by - Kenneth Johns with Mrs. M. Dougall as pianist. Howard Latsch sang "How Great Thou Art" with all joining in the choruses. Mrs. Nola Love, vice- president of Zone 8, in- troduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Lucy Turnbull, corresponding secretary of U'S'C'O', a very warm, gracious lady and a tireless worker for Seniors •at U-S'C'O' in Toronto. She enjoys the fellowship and frien- dliness of small groups like Zone 8 but finds it lacking in cities. She thought the club reports good as they create an exchange of ideas. -The T-h-eme of ll'S'C'O' is "Strength in Unity". U'S'C'O' was formed in 1956 by two key men Jack Larose and Jack Lerette. From that small beginning it has grown to one of the largest unions in Canada - a Senior Citizens' union working for Senior Citizens and the dues are $1 per year. This provides most of the assets for U'S'C'O' The executive members are all volunteers receiving Holmesville has new citizen Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Brian West- brook on the birth of their' wee daughter. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Westbrook and Mrs. Mary Murphy. Arnold and Olga Bell and daughter Susan attended a double' wed- ding in Pontiac, Michigan. School News Fund raising: During the next 2 months, Grade 5 will be going on their annual trip to the Toronto Science Centre ,and Casa Loma; Grade 8 will be going on their annual Graduation trip to Niagara Falls; and something new this year, Grade 7 will be camping at Camp Wyoka at the end of May. To help cover at least part of the cost of these trips, the pupils df Grade 5', 7 and 8 would like to sell a lunch on each Friday beginning May 11. The prices as follows: hot dogs, 45 cents, pop, 30 cents; chips, 25 cents. Please note: chips will be available everyday of the week starting Tuesday, ' May 8th. Regular chips, and salt and vinegar will be sold for 25 cents. Coming events There will be a book sale sometime during the month of May. Hard backs are 10 cents and. paperbacks 5 cents. Limit 2 per child. These books are beyond repair, and are. outdated.. There will be no school on Monday, May 21 for the pupils. The students will return to school on Tuesday, May 22. During the week of June 5th to the llth, exams will be held at the school. An exam timetable will be sent home at a later date. Students should start preparing for these final exams in the near future. Monday, June 4: The pupils will not come to school on Monday, June 4 as it is a Professional Develop- ment Day. Pupils will return to classes on Tuesday, June 5 ready to start exams. The pupils of this school Robertson... • from page 23 Hunter about Arbour Day and also to see a film. After the assembly the pupils came outside to see two trees • being planted. The trees were supplied by the town parks' department. These events were covered by the town paper, a CKNX newsman and a reporter from the school paper. Arbour Day was en- joyed by everyone this year. Advance poll Advance voting -- for electors who cannot vote on polling day, May 22nd - - will take place on three days under ' a new rule that will apply for the first time in the current Federal General Elec- tion. In previous general elections, advance polls were open on two days only. Adyance polls will be open from noon to 8 p.m. local time on Saturday, May 12th, Monday, May 14th and Tuesday, May 15th.. 5 Holmesville news 6• Blanche Deeves. correspondent will participate in track and field day at the end of May. This event "'takes place all day, so therefore, there will be no classes for the in- termediate, junior and senior grades. The primary classes will havae classes in the morning with Play Day in the afternoon. More details about these events will be sent home later. Personals ,Dinner guest on Sunday to help celebrate Don Harris' birthday were: Irene and Jim Durnin, and Jim Durnin, Jean and Brian Durnin, all of London; Donna' and Dennis and girls of Clinton; Jane Carter and Kelly of Goderich. Happy Birthday, Don! Get well wishes to Mrs. Elmer Potter who is a patient in the Clinton Hospital. Church news Worship Service -was, held Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. Marty and Hugh Lobb sang a duet. Rev. Oestreicher spoke to the children on '`Jesus is glad", before going to their classes. The sermon was "Are you having any fun". Mr. Bill Crawford and Mrs. Chester Sturdy received the offering. Any couples married in their homes, parsonage, or in the churches, Holmesville, Ebenezer and Zion Churches are invited to the Holmesville United Church service. Wear your wedding dress if possible!!! There will be wedding cake and coffee serveth •after the service. The Goderich Townshiii W.I. will meet May 14th at the Holmesville School at 8 p.m. Ladies will reveal their secret sisters. Be Safe HONEYWELL SMOKE DETECTOR Honeywell Smoke & Fire Detectors are designed with an exclusive Sensitivity Calibrator giving you the extra benefit of "fine timing" your detector to minimize the possibility of nuisance alarms due to cooking and fireplace smoke. Each and every Honeywell Smoke & Fire Detector is individually powered and tested for hours at extreme temperatures to assume maximum reliability. A large Push -to -Test Disc checks the com- plete circuitry, sensing chamber, alarm & battery. Easy to test' with broom or mop handle. SERVICE DOMINION HARDWARE 30 VICTORIA ST. NORTH,GODERICH 524-8581 \t.p G E'4,70 ct- Ucdp,� F� ry M OG� GE only travelling expenses. There are now 988 clubs in Ontario with a membership of a quarter million seniors. To be 60 years of age is the only credential to belong. Any club may send suggestions or resoluti-cin-s to ` the U'S'C'O' Convention in Kingston in August where' they will be discussed, then sent on to Govern- ment, if considered important. Mrs. Irene Young, second vice- president of Zone 8 thanked Mrs. Turnbull and presented her with a gift. Mr. Nelson Howes, violin and Mr. Art Finlayson, guitar, of Seaforth entertained with old-time music. Mr. Howard Latsch of Palmerston, field reprecentative fat Ontario spoke briefly. He is available to any club for any assistance needed. He has organized and conducted a number of tours to Florida for Senior Citizens, He said U'S'C'O' is working for subsidized housing to help seniors stay in their own homes as long as possible and is fighting to keep O H.I'P' in its present form as he has seen deplorable con- ditions in countries such as Mexico and Barbados, where medical help is IiLnitEd ar�nrrne%-est r As a matterof business Three things U'S'C'O' got it was decided not to have for Seniors are better a Zone 8 picnic this year, but to have the regular . fall rally, place and date to be announced later. Mr. Baker announced that the official opening of the newly renovated Bayfield Town Hall will person whose birthday was nearest May 1, one to the person with the lucky chair, one to the lady with the most one -dollar bills in her purse and one to the man with the most one -dollar bills in his wallet: pensions, Drug Benefit and New Horizon Grants. Wat. Webster of Clinton played several selections on his mouth -organ, Mrs. Nola Love presented several prizes one to the • • FOOD ZIPIVIIINCS THAT' SAW • TREESWEET : JUICES •)994 • FAB • 12 LITRE BOX • • LAUNDRY • DETERGENT. $4 • •• ORANGE -GRAPEFRUIT BLENDED 48 FL. OZ. UNSWEETENED MIRACLE WHIP 1 LITRE JAR RED ROSE ORANGE PEKOE TEA BAGS RAPER 60's WHITE SWAN PAPER TOWELS 2 ROLL PKG. $1!9 $16995' •••••••••• •••.•i•. • :MAPLE LEAF- . LB.• • B. TAILLEFER 111 BREAKFAST SAUSAGE Le. . • • ;DEVON 1 LB. BACON PACK u be May 11 with all welcome. Also announced was a- Wintario Lottery Draw on June 21 in Seaforth. 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