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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-10-04, Page 2PAGE 2—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, OCTOBE r4 r 79 Tid Blts...Tid Bits.,. BY JOANNE BUCHANAN This week I have some bits and pieces of news from the Blyth Summer Festival which I thought you might \be interested in. Attendance at the Blyth Festival was up this summer by 13 per cent. The fund raising goal of $21,000 for operating purposes is; within reach date to dte donations received stand at $17,500. One local farmer has contributed a ton of barley, a first for the festival and a unique method of supporting the performing arts. There are not too many theatres across the country which can claim donations such as this and the festival welcomes further con- utributions of this sort from farm friends. The festival has said good-bye to artistic director James Roy. Janet 'Amos, the new director, is busy working on plans for the 1980 season. Watch for news of the "School Show" going on tour in the spring. The School Show features Ted Johns in a play which he wrote about the Huron County teachers' strike • It is the festival's hope to have the office in Blyth (the location of the summer box office) open Tuesdays and Wed- nesdays during the fall, winter and early spring. An exciting winter season is planned for the festival: For further information on what's upcoming, you can call Sheila Richards in Brussels at 887-6724. +++ The Rotary Club's paper drive in September brought in $182.40. The next drive will be sometime around the first week of November. +++ A total of 270 students and some of their teachers from 13 Ontario high schools, including G.D.C.I., will be spending Wednesday, October 10 on the University of Waterloo campus as guests of the faculty of science. Ten G.D.C.I. students will sit in on regular science lectures and take part in lab sessions. They will take notes, do ex- periments, ask questions and mix freely with UW students. Working drawings are According to Prof. Reg being prepared for the addition to Blyth Memorial Hall and construction should be underway •shortly. The addition will provide dressing rooms, storage and office space, access to the balcony and a ramp for the handicapped. Civic Corner . The Fire Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 9 at 7 p.m. in the Fire Committee room. LACAC will meet on Wednesday, October 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the, mayor's office. Friesen, one of the orgna-czers of the 'visits, - they are intended to `give the high school people an accurate im- pression of a typical day in the life of a UW science student." +++ Winners of $500 in the first draw of the new Goderich and District Grandstand lottery are Ted and Lois Rowe of R.R. 4 Goderich. They held lucky ticket number 642. +++ Although October has only just arrived, we Local obituary JOHN T. PITBLADO John T. Pitblado, formerly of 125 St. Patrick Street, Goderich, died in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Friday, September 28 after a lengthy illness at the age of 93. • He was born on June 5, 1887 in Perth, Scotland to John T. and Margaret (White) Pitblado. He came to Canada and settled in Colborne Mrs. William (Winnifred) Township: in 1908. He Stephens. lived there until moving„,.,., A funeral service was to Goderich in 1941. He operated the brick yard at Benmiller from 1908 to 1913; farmed in Colborne Township from 1913 to 1941; and was employed at Goderich Elevator and. Transit from 1941 until his retirement in 1958. He was a member of Maitland Lodge no. 33 A.F. and A.M.'He also served_. `o-ri- 'A.M., Township Council. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Brian Hallam, Stuart Church, Goderich. Hallam, Roger Pitblado _On June 7, 1909 he and Ronald Pitblado. married Christine Liddel. She survives him. He is also survived by one son, John of St. Catharines; one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Janette) McWhinney of Kitchener; 12 grand- children; 25 great- grandchildren; and three great -great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Margaret) Hallam and held at the McCallum Funeral Home in Goderich on Tuesday, October 2 at 2 p.m. The Reverend G.L. Royal officiated. A Masonic Memorial Service was held at the. funeral home on Monday evening. Interment was in Colborne Cemetery, Colborne Township. Pallbearers were grandsons John Stephens, Alan Stephens, SPECIAL SALE PRICES ON DINING ROOM SUITES Kroehler 7 piece Maple Buffet, $ 1, 1 95. 5 Huch, Round Table, 3 side chairs, 1 arm chair. Kroehler 7 piece Oak buffet, ,hutch, oval table, 3 side chairs, 1 arm chair. Braemore 7 piece dining room. Buffet, hutch, table, 3 side choirs, 1 arm chair. Kroehler 7 piece Pine buffet, hutch, round table, pedestal table, 3 side chairs, 1 Captain chair. 1 oniy Maple table extends to 84" (with 2 leaves), 4 side chairs, 2 arm chairs. Reg. '895. ONLY... =1.195. $1,195. $1,475. E695. BLACKSTONE FURNITURE 34 WEST STREET JUST OFF THE SQUARE 1.11111.111 VISA IMMO • have to start thinking about putting together our Christmas cook book which will be coming out some time in November. There is still lots of time for you to send us your recipes, fancy or simple, but please don't delay. Out-of-town readers are welcome to send recipes too. And, incase you haven't heard, you could even win a prize for your efforts. +++ JOHN CAMPBELL (CAM) MAGUIRE John Campbell (Cam) Maguire, only son of Joh and Gailya Maguire Goderich, has graduate with a Bachelor of Ar degree in politica science from McMaste University. Cam moved t Goderich from Stratfor in 1974, completing hi seconday schoo education at. G.D.C.I. H studied at Wilfrid Laurie University befor transferring to McMaste in 1977. Cam is currentl studying - law a University of Windso Law School. n of d is 1 r o_ d s e r e r y r Harbor Report BY RON GRAHAM September 22 the Franquelin cleared harbour for Baie Comeau with grain. September 24' the D.C. Everest arrived from Thunder Bay with grain. September 24 the D.C. Everest cleared harbour light for Marathon. September .25 the Algorail arrived light from St. Ignace, Michigan for salt. September 25 the Marlhill arrived from Thunder.Bay with•grain. September 25 the Algorail cleared harbour for Prescott with salt. September 26 the Marlhill cleared harbour light for Thunder Bay. September 30 the Algobay arrived light from Windsor for salt. September 30 the Algobay cleared harbour for Montreal with salt. NANCY OLIVIA DAVIS Nancy Olivia Davis, daughter of Shirley Freeman Davis of Kingston and formerly of Goderich, recently graduated as a car- tographer from Algonquin College, Ottawa. Nancy completed her Grade 13 at Loyalist Collegiate in . Kingston and received her Grade 8 certificate and Grade 2 theory from Toronto Conservatory of Music during that period. She has accepted a position with the Department of National Defence in Ottawa. +++ And don't forget our art and craft sh-ow, The Christmas Country Fair; to be held at Salt - ford Valley Hall on Wednesday, October 17 from 10 a.m. tog p.m. and Saturday, October 20 from 10 a.m. to,F6p.nm. Correct recent report In. the recent report of Knox W.M.S. Afternoon Auxiliary's 95th an- niversary meeting, the navies of two Past Presidents, Mrs. H. Rivers and Mrs. Amelia Straughan, who were unable to be present, were unintentionally omitted from the write-up and picture cutline. Presbytery gives $30,000 Huron -Perth Presbytery, United Church of Canada learned the extent of its compassion at its regular meeting, September 25. London Conference, of which the Presbytery is a part, has contributed $30,000 to the Woodstock Relief Fund; two of four families of Boat People have arrived in the area; the Mission and Service fund is seven percent above last year's figure; and the Reverend Bruce Eaton has been sum- moned to the Sudan to dig wells. The meeting held in St. Marys United Church was conducted by its new chairman, the Reverend Maurice Francis of Fullarton. A communion service opened the proceedings. George Simmonds, chairman of the Wood- stock Relief Fund, em- phasized the contribution made by the Mennonite disaster relief team. He said that 660 claims had been filled, none of which will receive more than 90 percent of the loss. His committee is working s with its own and in- surance adjusters to t make an equitable distribution of funds. Donations to the funds are still being received and needed. Living in a land of plenty, Jerry Holland encouraged support for the Boat People. In the Year of the Child, the Perth County co- ordinator reminded his audience that half of the refugees are children. He said that families' are being supported at Millbank and Stratford with the expectation of a second at Stratford and one at Listowel. The Reverend Roy Babstock of Stratford, suggested that stewar- dship is a way of life. Chairman of thecom- mittee, he reported that the UCW had raised $38,649 and contributions by the membership to the Mission and Service fund stood at $147,852. One of the world's experts in well digging under primitive con- ditions, the Reverend Bruce Eaton has been granted a two-month eave of absence by his ebringville charge. He will supervise digging in he Sudan. The request came from a Harvard University development team. Miss Maureen Mayne, Mission Officer for London Conference, spoke to the court on World Outreach. The Covenant Players demonstrated drama as a Brookside Happenings By Lisa Brown and Suzanne Alton The first meeting -of the Student Council took place on Thursday, September 20. They discussed chips and granola bar sales, also choc- olate ban sales at Hallow- e'en. The Fifty Mile Club has started. The club is formed to promote physical activity and a student must run 50 miles or 200 laps of the track. It is hoped that many students will participate. Enthusiasm is high so far. The soccer teams have been chosen to play at the tournament on Thursday, October 4 at 10 a.m. Senior girls - Robertson; Senior boys- Agr. Park; Junior girls and boys - Victoria. Mrs. Louise Wilson and Mrs. Mary Bere attended F.W.T.A.O. Fall conference. at Huron Heights School in Kincardine on Saturday. ROBERT G. 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All interested persons or organizations are in- vited to attend A MEETING OF THE HURON COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL ON Thurs. Oct. 1 l th at the Agric. & Food Building 20 King St. Clinton at 9:30 a.m. "GREAT FASHION CUTS" "SUPER NEW .CURLY LOOKS" Hair Styling for "Ladies and Gentlemen" Call to -day for an appointment HAIR AFFAIR 53 South St. 524-4279 GOOD NEWS FOR RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIAN PARENTS DR. GORDON SPYKMAN TO SPEAK ON: "Christian Learning for Christian Living" Dr. G.J. Spykman, a gifted public speaker, Is a leading planner, thinker and doer in the field of Christian Education. As professor of Religion and Theology at Calvin College, Grand Rapids. Michigan, he has recently been appointed as head of the Department'of Christian Studies. Coffee will be served Free Will Offering: Canadian Christian Foundation Inc. at: The North Street United Church in: Godreich at: 8 p.m. Thursday, October 11 Hymn Sing: led by Mamie Ludwig Special Music: Goderich Junior Choir Bill and Fran Jongeian Sponsored by the Christian Reformed Church of Blyth, Clinton Exeter and Goderich A ki air • Entrylornis and complete details available at participating Ziebart dealers. No purchase necessary. Contest closes December 31, 1979. Famous Formula Z Rust Protection. Formula Z is the best known rust . protection you can get. Ziebart guarantees it ShineGuard Gives your car an all -season, all- weather car shine You'll probably never have to wax again, Seat & Rug Guard Here's protection for your car's interior Keeps upholstery and deep pile rugs luxurious looking ;C}y�t^til%1�ti �.i ai HURON AUTO 'TRUCK RUSTPROOFING 440 HAYFIELD ROAD GODERICH 524.2524