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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1974-08-15, Page 7m. 44 CoDsfrHctIon underwayfor new plat Construction of the Textral Fibres Ltd. plant in.the Goderich industrial Park began Fast' week with site excavation: John. Vanderwai, a bulldozer operater with Schiedel Construction • �4. Ltd., Cambridge, appears to be looking over the top of a mound of .dirt at the construction site. He is actually sitting on 'his machine. (staff photo) •. Green thumbersenjoy hike with botanist On Wednesday, July 31 the . Goderich Green Thumbers Gar- den Club__.assembled at n t►he home ` Mrs. A. Barnett -where they .w e joined by .12 mem- hers of e Clinton Junior Gar- deners, accompanied 'by Miss Margaret Sloman,' their leader, and one of herr-assistants,.Mr.s. Florence Pullen.' • The group. of enthusiastic young gardeners proceeded south to the .Old Macllwain Homestead where Mr. Wheeler ,greeted them and welcAmed th•e.m 'to his Charming-, historical, beautifully land- scap'e-d ° estate with its ih- teretiting Nature Trail. The 'natural beauty of this . Autumn Flower Show. trail was further enriched as. 'Many children saw and en, Mrs. Pullen, a graduate joyed wild._black and. red rasp - botanist, kindly shared her berries for thefirst,'time. knowledge of the various types of grasses and wildflowers and their , habits .as .the children came -upon some 'unusual or ex-• citing flower or leaf. Returning to, Black's Point Rd. a hungry, thirsty .group of excited, tired, ,happy -children proceeded to one of John Hind marsh's. log cabins; ' where Barnett greeter°: them with Everyone paused at the. fresh'ie and treats. % scenic trout pond to admire the . Following lunch,'' President pond lilies •and watch' the trout Scott Wilson, very ably offered leap' f, insects.- Children a vote of thanks to Mrs. Bar- ennerged w arms filltd with nett • for • co-ordinating and • various types of mosses, wild supervising the afterriaon':s flowers and• vegetation 'they' program. plan to dry for arrangements in.,: He then called on secretary - the dried flower section of the • - .treasurer, MichaelMpadden to, present his report' of their JUST ARRIVED! NEW SHIPMENT - 4 ONLY - 23 CU. FT.' FREEZERS a., The famous Gilson line -BEAT. THE PRICE HIKE 'COMING SEJTEMBER: 1ST GRAHAM 62''CAMBRIA °'RD. N. ELECTRIC GODERICH 524-8670 previous meeting. The JuniorGardener's Creed was ,read in unison: °As a member ,of, this, club,' I must remember that my actions will tell others how 'good or how bad the Club is. First, I must respect the laws of our country. It is -my duty to help keep -our community clean and to ' en- courage others to dothe same.. 1' will respect other •people's property at all times, including the public plantings and flower. beds, for I am part owner of all public works. I will beautify my home -surroundings by growing` flowers' and keeping the grounds tidy. It .is my privilege to ,conserve the nat4ra:l ibeauty of our country' and to protect the wild animals, birds '•and' flowers. All this I will do with pleasure 'and pride." '-Mrs. Barnett wishes•'to-thank all Mothers who assisted by transporting .. the, children to Viand from the ' picnic, and FREEZER FILLER SPECIALS Hinds of Beef 9 Fr�nts of Beef Sides of Beef Pork whole or Halves 50 lb. Lots Hamburg 10 IbLots Homemade. Sausage solicits your interest and: assistance in future activities of this..very worthwhile Club. Taylor's Corner Community The „Taylor's Corner Com- munity Club held its • annual picnic at the Holmesvitle _School on Wednesday, July 31. Martha De,Boer, president, welcomed, members and guests, with a special welcome to new residents in the community. A short meeting Was held before activities began. A letter was read from the group's faster child in South America • and $64 was voted totard drilling a well Ethiopia through IJ:N,I.C.,E.F. Della Rodges and Ila Oke were in charge of the women's prograin„ in the afternoon. The results were: Most buttons, Ida Snyder, smallest waist, -Marlene Bush; most, grandchildren, Ila Oke: biggest shoe, Grace Bakker; card game, Eileen Wieringa; guess toothpicks in a jar, Mar- tha DeBoer; • drop clothes pins in a jar, ' Martha De$oer; elimination contest, Helen Westbrook. , • Joyce Oke and Sylvia John - Tractor Club The second monthly meeting of the Huron County 4-H Trac- tor Club was held at McGavin's Farm Equipment in VValtdn. The speaker that was present gave a very informative talk on tractor trouble-shootgng. He also had on display some new tractor parts. • After a .question and answer period, refreshments were ser- ved by Mr.' McGavin. 111111.1111111111111/ GODERICH $I.ONAL.•.STAM, THURSDAY,°AUGUST i6 *974 PAGE7 pucnic ne. ston looked after the children's program and the results were: Race under 4, Tammy Talbot, Angles Bakker, Michael Bush, 5 to 8, Melinda Wieringa, Cathy Oke; boys and girls Kevin Talbot; ,race 9 to 12, girls - Shiela Phillips, Yvonne Wieringa, Cathy DeBoer, race 9 to 12, boys, °Stephen DeBoer, Allan Bakker, Harold W°eringa; bubble contest, Kevin Talbot, Yvonne Wieringa, 8hiela Phillips; treasure hunt, Jan Ginn; lucky stop, Harold Wieringa: At 5 p.m. the men ,and other members,of the families arrived and approximately 80 sat down to an enjoyable supper and ,a friendly chat with neighbours in the community. CX 126,12 moo.' FOR ALL YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC NEEDS MPBE.LL'S1 168 THS SQUARE. GO.�ERICH. 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