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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-04-09, Page 108' PAGE 10—GODERICH SIGNAIATARI nrms$DAY, APRIL, 9,1986 LEADERSHIP SWIM COUR•c•, ISSO SWIM CANADA INSTRUCTORS COURSE Sunday, April 20th, 10 a.m.. 4 p.m. Course Cost: $25. (No expiry date on qualifications) RED CROSS/RLSS INSTRUCTORS COURSE May2,3,4,9,10,11 Course Cost: $91. Plus Materials -----NTINAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE COURSE May 23,24,25,30,31, June 1 Course Cost: $82. - Call Vanastra Recreation Centre Your Farm -Guard policy with The Co-operators protests buildings, contents, livestock, produce and machinery. For. complete farm insurance protec- tion, call about Farm -Guard today. District News Dungannon institute sets Expo slide presentation 482-3544 For more information. Limited enrolment for all courses! SPRING SWIM & FITNESS PROGRAM STARTS APRIL 10,19861 CALL NOW! Ammovilmlimmok O nthe ‘,Dco-opetatorg Insurance Services GODERICH: 31 West Street, 524-2138 LIFE • HOME 'AUTO . COMMERCIAL • FARM ' TRAVEL Call us before you dig. If you're planning any digging... gardening, excavating, grading, even setting fence posts... we'll check free of charge for underground power lines and water lines in your path. To cut through one is extremely dangerous and could black out an entire area. So, to save yourself iniury and inconvenience, as well as the cost to repair the damaged cables and water lines, call us before you dig. • F' 64 West Sitter 524-7371/— 4 - The annual, Meeting of the Dungannon Wornen's Institute was held Thursday, April 3 at the home of Mrs. , Warren Zinn, Lucknow. Twenty members and four visitors enjoyed a delicious potluck dinner. The President Mrs. Clifford Crozier chaired the meeting. After opening exer- cises, Mrs. Zinn introduced Dawson Pollock and Margaret Burkhart of Ellison Travel and Tours who showed slides of the buildings Mid set-up of Expo 1986 in Van- couver and explained what to look for, plac- ces to stay etc. They answered many ques- tions for the ladies and ,gave them tips on travelling. They were greatly enjoyed. Yearly reports were given by standing committee convenors, treasurer, auditors and the public relations officer. Cor- respondence showed a busy month ahead. Members were reminded of 4-11 achieve- ment night at Brookside school on May 1. Dungannon W.I. sponsors three clubs and the Port Albert Club sponsored by them is the hostess club for the evening. Winnifred Girvin, a past president, con- ducted the election of officers. Mrs. Wilmer Rutledge presented the slate of officers prepared by nominating committee. Past president, Mrs. Clifford Crozier, president,. Mrs. Gordon Finnigan; 1st vice, Mrs. Leroy Robson; 2nd vice, Mrs. George Errington; secretary treasurer, Mrs. Elmer BlaCk, assistant treasurerb Mrs. Howard Linskill, district director, Mrs. Clifford Crozier, alternate, Mrs. Winnifred Girvin, branch directors, Mrs. Alvin Kerr, Mrs. Lois Lee, Mrs. Wilmer Rutledge, PRO, Mrs. Graham McNee, curator., Mrs. Warren Zinn, assistants, Mrs. Hugh McWhinney, Mrs. George Errington, pianist, Mrs. Howard Linskill, assistant, Mrs. Gordon Finnigan, auditors, Mrs. John Harris, Mrs. Wayne Snyder, telephone committee, Mrs. Win- nifred Girvin, Mrs. Leonard Chisholm. Standing committee corrvenors: agriculture and Canadian industry, Mrs. Alvin Kerr and Mrs. Bert Dougherty, Education and cultural activities, Mrs. Derek Logtenburg and Mrs. Winnifred Gir- vin, citizenship and world affairs, Mrs. Fred Young and Mrs. Clifford Crozier, family and consumer affairs, Mrs. Howard Lipskill and Mrs. Hugh McWhinney', resolutions, Mrs. Wilmer Rutledge. OBITUARIES WILLIAM JOHN STIMSON William Stimson passed away in St. , Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on March 17, 1986 after a brief illness. - Bill was born on October. 22, 1916 in Delaware Township the first child of the late William and Margaret (MacKenzie) Stimson. The family lived on the 4th of Kinloss after his father returned from World War I, and Bill attended school at the Grey Ox public school and Lucknow High School. In 1937, he joined the Canadian National Railways, where he worked for 39 years, retiring in 1976. Bill also served in World War II with the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Northvgast Europe. Bill was wounded twice and came home as a patient with the 48th Highlanders. Royal Canadian Legion, Lucknow Branch 309, conducted a memorial service on March 19 at 8 p.m. for Bill, who was a dedicated Member of Kitchener Branch 50 for many years. Although Bill lived in Kitchener since 1957, Lucknow was always home to him. Bill was a kind, gentle and quiet man who was respected by all who knew him. He was predeceased by his mother (1953), his brother Calvin (1958) and his father (1963). He is survived by his brother Donald and his wife Geraldine of Goderich, and his sister,IBeitha Whitcroftof Lucknow. He will also be sadly missed -by two nieces, Mary of Waterloo and Margaret Ann of Toronto, and by three nephew, Brock of Goderich, David of Toronto, and Michael of Lucknow. The funeral and committal service was conducted by Rev. Merelyn Letson on 1 WHO'S MORE ACCESSIBLE, YOUR GOVERNMENT ORYOUR DOCIOR? The provincial government labours under the impression that the only problem With health care is doctors who extra -bill. Hence the Health Care Accessibility Act. Its very name professes to deal with accessibility. But it doesn't. The Ontario government is simply not addressing any of the real issues that will make health care in our community more accessible. Since the government is not, your local doctors will. THE HURON COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY Presents a PUBLIC NFORUM O THE HEALTH CARE ACCESSIBILITY ACT with speakers to include: THE HON.. LARRY GROSSMAN Leader of the Official Opposition (Provinces of Ontario) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1986 Bedford Hotel, Goderich 1 - 3 p.m. * EVERYONE WELCOME * Light itafroshmants,Provided NOTE: Huron County Doctors want to talk to YOU about this legislation. Local physicians are available to address all interested groups. For more Information call: DR. ART STEED...Clinton 482-3000.611,; DON NEAL...Ooderich 524 —r3 0 3 or ASK YOUR FAMILY PHYSICIAN ONTARIO MEDICAL ASSOCIATION March 20 at 2 p.m. Final resting place South Kinloss Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Allan Graham, Lloyd MacDougall, , Fraser MacKinnon, Leonard Maclnnes, Arnold Thomson and David Jewitt. HAROLD F. THOMPSON Harold F. Thompson of Tillsonburg died at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Monday, April 7, 1986 in his 62nd year. Born in Mitchell on May 3, 1924, he was the son of Joseph Thompson and the late Elva Robinson. He is survived by his wife, the former Irene Priddle, a son-, Philip (Butch) Thomp- son of Mt; Bridges, four daughters, Diane • Lingaitis of Tillsonburg, Alice Vallee of. Straffordville, Pat Cattcmof Regina„Saskat- chewan and Peggy Russell of Scarborough and nine grandchildren. He is also survived by his father, Joseph Thompson, a sister, Alice Phillion of Wingham and two brothers, Ross and Clare Thompson of Tillsonburg. The funeral was conducted from .0strander's Funeral Home in Tillsonburg 'en Wednesday, April 9, 1986 at 3:30 p.m. Burial in Tillsonburg Cemetery. • GERTRUDE ELIZABETH GEORGE Gertrude Elizabeth George formerly of Godes died at Huronview on April 6, 1986. A retired schoolteacher, she was born -in Bancroft and was a daughter ,of.,the late William Joseph George and Mary Dick. At Miss George's request, there was no visitation or service. Arrangements were made by the Stiles Funeral Home. Burial in St. John Anglican Church Cemetery, Bancroft. Complete Line of Plumbing and Heating *Residential * Industrial * Commercial * Repairs and Alterations Complete Line of Reasonably Priced Bathroom Fixtures by Major Manufacturers Servicing You Since 1975