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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-12-06, Page 2PAGE 2 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1979 Tid It ®.. Tid Bits BY JOANNE BUCHANAN If you haven't,, already got your Christmas presents wrapped and you're not really looking forward to it, you should try the Gift Wrap Service being operated by the Beta Theta Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority at the Suncoast Mall on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays starting today (December 6) and run- ning until December 22. The service is available for a minimum charge of 50 cents from 2. to 9 p.m. in the empty store at the mall. All proceeds will go to the children's ward at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. This fast and economical service is convenient for those children, men and •even women who do not feel esepcially adept at wrapping gifts. +++ Perhaps some of you remember the story I wrote Some months ago about Gus Chisholm and the elaborate doll house he was building for his young granddaughter as a Christmas present. Well, Mr. Chisholm has completed his project and plans to send the house to his granddaughter in a mean cards and parcels 4`sportation and Com - few weeks. In the will not arrive on time but munications office in meantime, it is going to mailing before them Stratford (271-8321) be on display at the Royal means they should. operates a 24 hours Bank here next week for service for just such a anyone who wants a +++ purpose. closer peek at it. The MTC can give a Bank manager John The Seaforth Turf Club more up-to-date and Lawrence says it would is $500 richer this week 'wider picture of road be a shame for the house after winning the Ron conditions than the police to leave -Goderich before—Fe a g an Me_mo r i.aL _can` people have had a chance Grandstand lottery. And remember, 'if a to see it. Mr. Chisholm's highway has been qf- son works for the Royal ficially closed due to Bank. Having put the finishing touches on the house by adding a bedroom suite complete with a little canopy bed, Mr. Chisholm plans to build a miniature barn for his grandson next. + + + Goderich postmaster Mel Farnsworth advises that letters and sealed Christmas cards should be mailed by December 13 for out-of-town delivery and by December 17 for in -town delivery. Parcels should be mailed THIS WEEK. for delivery in or out of town. These guidelines have been established for several years to en- courage early mailing and to help even out heavy last-minute volumes. Mailing after the above dates does not +-I-+ Every winter season, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Goderich Police get numerous telephone calls from people wanting road reports. The police are not .the ones to be called for such information. The Ministry of Tran - weather conditions, the person travelling op it, is athis own risk. Every winter we hear lots of bleak stories about motorists stranded in their cars, trapped by both snow and poor visibility. Goderich Police Chief Pat King suggests taking along some extra warm This week's civic corner Goderich Town Council will meet on' Monday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at town hall. The inaugural session of the 1980 Huron County Council is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1I at 2 p.m. in the council chambers, Court House, Goderich. The session will continue on Wed- nesday, December 12 at 10:30 a.m. The Fire Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 11 at 7 p.m. in the committee room at the fire hall. The Environmental Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 12 at 10 a.m. in the council chambers at town hall. The Airport Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at town hall. The Goderich Economic Development Committee will meet on Thursday, December 13 at noon in the Candlelight Restaurant. clothing in the car when travelling any distance this winter and making sure the gas tank always h,.5 lots of gas. You might even consider carrying 30 or 40 feet of string to tie to The Keays Street Group Home has a new director. She is Margot Ballard of Mitchell and she replaced Kelly Colbourne effective, October 1. the car door handle to Margot is a graduate of help you find your way the Mental Retardation back to the car in case course at - Fansh� g you become stranded, –Coilege--irr London. She start out walking in a blizzard and then. -decide to turn back. A red flag for the car aerial is also a good idea so you can be spotted by others more easily if stranded. Chief King warns that it is against the law to drive without cleaning off your windshield and rear window. You should also clear your head and tail lights of snow as a safety precaution. Do drive carefully this winter. has worked for L'Arche in Stratford. L'Arche is a'° group home concept started in France in the 1960s. It has now spread all over the world. Margot has also taught prevocational skills to the mentally retarded for the Stratford Association for the Mentally Retarded. Eight residents presently live in the Goderich Group Home. Mrs. Gail Doak is the Co- ordinator of the home• for the Goderich and District Association for the Mentally Retarded. Join Us For NEW YEAR'S EVE WHITE CARNATION HOLNIESVILLE Mon. Dec. 31', Dancing 9:30 - 1 A.M., to the "Music makers" Late night buffet featuring roast beef & pork included in admission price For advance Reservations please - -phone482-92.287it ter hours 52 .4 33 Lic• used under-L-L:B:O: This elaborate doll house, constructed by Gus Chisholm of Goderich as a. Christmas. present for his young granddaughter, will be on display in the Royal Bank here next week for those who are in- terested in having a closer look at it. As the photo at the right shows, miniature -furniture fills the rooms inside. (Photos by Gus Chisholm) MAY WE SHOW YOU OUR NEW BUILDING... i .1,;^• dill j,iill,i�ii'li!a,�J���i.; i, IIi fll11,1111111fllMllllllhlllllllllllll' yfY p n 1 �y -1'L.. 'SNI � 4 1 �' - 1 I- .u, on' 1 w, ., NP4tinitil.% i t . .5.'l;p. ri. f r I � p# ym� i jrn if "PAII t8 , , Ib I Prr� 1i. l{ M Il ;L!I .! .I 1! �I �y{{. ! Int l mar RIrtmill "d•"" ' tufi� i� i t ,' + �ti III i ''l "i I t r w mi- "1"gi ray i ff i i iu ro!uy.( gal, -. n. ^n.4':;I:1,;11 4'.{ 1,`t/ �I'I .. f."h?•G, X7 �Y S� cY '�`i SIT. �- ^k J Ilff � 11116 �1114."uI'11Va'r iii�,� 1��01,1� ,1 }qt nn ,. 1 t �;]'!jKi1if ! till, ir1;ifr 1% /:if t5ir �l! 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