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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-02-22, Page 2d PAGE 2---GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1979 Tid Bts...Tid Bits...Tid Bits... Tid Bits...Tid Bits... BY JOANNE BUCHANAN Dennis Fincher of Cameron Street in Goderich became $1,000 richeris week when his ticket nu ber (1044) was drawn in the Goderich and District Community Grandstand - Lottery. There are still 10 more draws to be made in this lottery. -f-++ The Goderich Rotary Club is currently spon- soring an exchange student who is living ''in town for the year: Her name is Lucia Zmekhol and she is from Brazil. She is presently staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Murphy and family. So far, she says, she likes Goderich and is enjoying her stay here very much: She has promised to give us a full. interview when she has mastered some more of the English language. +++ A picture in last Friday's Globe and Mail shows Jack McLaren of Benmiller at the opening of the Theatre Passe Muraille production of Billy Bishop Goes to War in Toronto. Mr. McLaren is a former member of the famous World War I touring theatrical group called the Dumbells. In the Globepicture with Mr. McLaren are Lieutenant -Governor Pauline McGibbon, Arthur Bishop, son of the First World War ace Billy Bishop- and his wife Priscilla. • +++ William Wedlock and Brian Dunlop of Goderich have arranged a ski -a - then for 1 p.m. on March 11 with proceeds going to the Goderich Performing Arts Foundation: Garb and Gear Sports Shop have donated the use of cross country skiis for those participants without equipment and Maitland Country Club Ltd. has offered the use of their facilities for the event. Sponsor sheets • can be obtained from the Goderich Performing, Arts Foundation office at 58 Elgin Avenue East. Have some some fun and help support a wortbby, cause -- development of a much needed cultural centre in Goderich. +++ The following tid bit comes to us from Louis Stadelmann of Goderich: Have you noticed that from time to time, newscasters on TV or radio bring at the end of their news bulletin a little bright note? Often it is in the form of a farcical. Civic Corner The . Goderich Municipal Day Nursery Committee will meet at town hall on Tuesday, February 27 at 7 p.m. anecdote, a joke or anything to cheer you up. It almost seems as if they feel obliged to give us an anecdote for the daily dose of bad news about inflation, the sliding dollar, unemployment, energy problems, threat of separation, etc, etc. So last week the an- nouncer, with a glint in his eyes, finished the news with the story that the Russians -are on their way to discover the fountain of . youth. Apparently there is something in gooseberries which will prevent decay of living cells and therefore keep us young forever. We all know that the "Fountain of Youth" like the "Philosopher's Stone",which was sup- posed to turn ordinary matter into gold, has been mankind's peren- nial quest since the dawn of- record.ed-history-.. - Ironically, there is in fact, a substance besides gooseberries, which since ancient times has been considered an elixir of perpetual youth: HONEY. Besides its magical aspects reflected in certain pagan ' ceremonials, it is known that honey will do won- ders for us. It is perhaps nature's greatest life- giving food. Of course there are many other properties of honey besides its use as a low -calorie treat in our diet. This will be the topic of the talk on Thursday night at the Goderich Public Library: Honey, the miracle food. their 11th annual Maple Syrup Festival at the Historic Building and Sugar Shanty on the George Jakeman farm which is four miles south of Woodstock on Satur- day, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun- day, April 1 from noon to 4 p.m. +++ We've been treated to some milder weather this week as compared to the previous few weeks and we can cheer ourselves up with the thought that spring is just around the snowbank--uh, I mean corner. And with the arrival of spring, we also have the arrival of the 1979 .campaign• for the Canadian Cancer Society. April is cancer month. Where do we stand on .,cancer --mankind's modern - ..p.lagu€?-- Sci en= tists over the world are involved in the search for the causes of cancer, the properties that distinguish cancerous from normal cells, and the approaches to prevention, treatment and potential Bare. Although We do not fully understand the basic mechanisms of 'caner, much progress has been made, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of. , acute leukemia in children, Hodgkin's disease and other lymphomas. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, which provides most of the funds for cancer research throught its affiliate, the National +++ Cancer Institute of Canada, the major And speaking of sweet challenge for the future is things, the West Oxford prevention. This means Women's Institute has identifying factors that asked us to--r-em-ind—yeu—cause-or contribute -to the - that they will be holding development .of cancer and modifying their deadly effects if they cannot be eliminated from the environment. Many scientists now believe that most cancers are associated with smoking, sunlight, diet and other environmental factors in the home or workplace. This means that many cancers, perhaps most of them, ultimately' can be prevented. The Canadian public should support the Cancer Society's position that personal respon- sibilty for health is up to each citizen, particularly in the prevention of cancer of the lungs, skin and cervix. +++ And speaking of health, have you written those letters to persons of authority, expressing -your--c-onc-ern--and -an-ger over the proposal to cut back our precious hospital beds? If enough people write, we may be able to turn things around. It's a sorry state of affairs when the government can cheat us out of what is rightfully ours --good health care. +++ Coming out of the supermarket with only half the items on your list and no spare change in your pocket can be, a disheartening ex- perierlce. It's easy to get lost in the maze of ad- vertising and gimmicks that surround the business of buying and selling food. And it's easy to end up spending too much for too little. But somewhere out there, among the aisles and -shelves, -are -just -the things. you need, .and. it's . surprising how little they can cost --if you shop carefully and efficiently. Consumer and Cor- porate Affairs Canada recognizes that the amount a shopper spends on food is affected not only by what is bought, but by how it is bought. So the department is' of- fering some common- sense tips on skillful shopping. - Studies show that a hungry shopper who is not overweight can spend up to 10 per cent more on groceries. Overweight people however should wait until after shopping to eat. Buy only what you need. Make a list and stick to it. Look around. Many stores keep their more popular items at eye - level so it often pays to bend down or reach up for a cheapei% product. Also those -.end--of-the-a-i-sI-e - displays aren't always offering bargains. Check them against the regular prices. Shop quickly. The longer you spend in a supermarket, the more time you'll have for buying on impulse. Forget brand loyalties. A lot of chain stores have their own brands of food items and quality is just as good as the ,popular - brands. Buy seasonal foods. It really pays to vary your menu according to the seasons, especially when it comes to vegetable and fruit. Buy less 'meat. Try substitutes like eggs, cheese, milk and fish. Choose cheaper cuts when buying meat and serve smaller portions. Shop alone. It's more efficient. When taking children, steer clear of -candies-and cookies. Shop only once a week The third Goderich Brownie Pack observed Thinking Day in honor of Lord and Lady Baden - Powells' birthday at their regular meeting on Monday. Dressing in costumes from other coun- tries helped remind them of their fellow Brownies ANNOUNCEMENT ROSS SHOE SHOP 142 THE SQUARE GODERICH, ONTARIO. Wishes to 'announce that the above named business . .. HAS BEEN SOLD to Mr. Fred Renshaw of Strathroy. I wish to take this opportunity to thank my many and loyal customer most sin- eerely'Tor their patronage in the past and solicit the continued support of the new owner. Tho business will continue to operate un- der the name of ROSS SHOE SHOP. Sincerely, Bill Ross 7 in other countries. Left to right, Tracy Garrick, Kim Miller, Cristian Crowley, Katharine Murphy, Fiona McMahon and Tara Bruinsma, gather round a birthday cake made for the occassion by Tawny Owl Marilyn Bruinsma. (Photo by loanne Buchanan). 1904/1913 ANNUAL MARINERS' SERVICE Sunday, February 25th 7:30 p.m. Knox Presbyterian Church Music: The Harbouralres Minister: Rev. G.L. Royal, B.A., M. Div,, Director of Praise: Lorne H. Dotterer ALL WELCOME 1979 or even less often and shop towards the end of the week when bargains begin to appear. Read labels carefully -- to find out exactly how much you're getting and how much of it. Also check the unit prices marked on the shelves. They'll tell you how much a product costs per gram or ounce. Watch for mistakes when produce • is being weighed or purchases are being rung up. To err is human but every nickel counts. Pay cash. And don't be embarrassed to put something back on the shelf if the cash register says you can't afford it. +++ Got the February blahs. y some things to cheer ourself up like taking a home study course- in - gardening to sharpen your skills. Three courses are available now through the Office of Continuing Education at the University of Guelph. Several new courses will be available in April. All of the courses in the Creative Self -Learning series include audio cassettes," text materials and film strips and viewer. No assignments are required for these non-credit courses. The Flower Arranging course explains how to select and arrange a variety of common plant materials. Fifteen film strips containing 300 color pictures illustrate various concepts. Home gardeners, in- terested -in reproducing indoor rand outdoor plants, will learn how to propagate plants by root cuttings,. seeding, bud- ding and grafting in the course Plant•Propagation for theI-Tome Owner. Plant Use in the Home Landscape is a course illustrating different plant uses in residnetial landscape design. The course provides detailed information about the use of evergreens, deciduous trees, shrubs, annuals and biennials. Flower Arranging and Plant Propagation for the .Home Owner courses'cost $50 each'. The Home Landscape course costs $70. All three may be purchased for $150. . Courses •are available. from Independent Study, Office of Continuing Education, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario NIG2W1. +++ Don't forget about G L'f s production of The Four Poster which opens tonight and runs until Saturday. Viewing a play is always a good way to beat the wintet blahs too! See you at MacKay Hall. +++ ZAINAB A very special com- mi rnent has been made by a member of our community. David Haslett off Goderich has joined Foster Parents Plan of Canada. He has "adopted" little Zainab, aged seven years of Sudan. His monthly contribution of $19 brings help not only to the Foster Child but to every member of her family. A iCHALL,ENGING CAREER q CREDIT i OFFICER - with federal Business Development. Bank THE POSITION -Negotiating loans with owners of small and medium sized Canadian businesses and administering loan accounts as well as providing management services. -Working in a professional at- mosphere with consultants in law. accounting, engineering and In- surance. -The successful male or female ap- plicant should be prepared to assume increasing responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS -Accounting degree. Bachelor of Commerce or Business Ad- ministration or equivalent ex- perience in the fields of finance. banking or accounting. Some prac- tical experience in business or in- dustry is necessary. REMUNERATION -Based on experience and qualifications. Excellent fringe benefits. LOCATION -Owen Sound initially Written replies only Indicating qualifications and ex- perience should be addressed in complete confidence to: The Manager FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK 1 139 SECOND AVENUE EAST OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO N4K 211 WE'RE. „ GOING! TO Bay City, Michigan FOR A F.UflW.eekE'fld Yes - Bay City, Michigan - The sister community across Lake Huron is celebrating their 25th anniversary of the St. Patrick's Day Parade. JOIN US FOR THE GREAT CELEBRATION & PARADE Bus Leaves- Saturday March 17 at 8 a.m. . Bus Fare, Return: '12.50 per person MAXIMUM BUS SPACE - 94 PERSONS Last day to reserve a seat is Saturday, March 3 ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS: At The HOLIDAY INN, Downtown Bay city For reservations and more information call: BERT SUCH - 524-9661 BERT SQUIRE - 524-7920 Sponsored by: The Royal Canadian Legion and The Goderich Tourist Committee Together. Again... Virginia Lodge & Warren Robinson after exciting performances in...Lion in Winter oderich Little Theatre presents Virginia & Warren in "THE FOUR POSTER" by Jan de Hartog, directed by Eleanor Robinson Feb. 22, 23, 24 curtain at 8:30 p.m. at MacKay Hall Box Office - Reg Bell Optometrists - The Square, God. OPEN Thurs. Feb. 22 1-5 p.m. Fri. Feb, 23 1-5 p.m. NO TELEPHONE RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED To be presented at Blyth Centre of the Arts, Mar. Oh