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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-08-30, Page 2PAGE 2—GQDERIjH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1979 Tid Bits...Tid Bits..Tid Bits... Tid Bits... BY JOANNE . BUCHANAN:,,� Well, August is almost over and September is a month for agricultural fai,rs throughout Ontario. This weekend there is a fall fair in Bayfield on Saturday, a fastball. tournament in Goderich on Saturday, Sunday and Monday and a fall fair in Mitchell also on Satur- day, Sunday and Monday. On the weekend of. September 7 to 9 the Huron Pioneer Steam Threshers Reunion will be held in Blyth. And off course there is the Western Fair in London from September 7 to 16. There's a fall' fair in Brussels on September 18 and 19; one in Dungannon on September 19 and 20; and one in Stratford on September 19 to 23. The Seaforth Fall Fair on September 20 and 21 will feature the Ontario Provincial Police motorcycle precision team, the Golden Helmets. There is a fall fair in Exeter on September 21 -and 22 and then on Sep- tember 23 there is a Musical Jamboree there. The International Plowing Match will be held in Chatham this year from September 25 to 29. Obituaries WILLIAM GEORGE TWAMLEY Mr. .William George Twamley, , , of 128 Lighthouse Street, Goderich died in University Hospital, London on August 26, 1979 at the age of 75. He was born to George and Elizabeth Twamley on August 30, 1903 in Ash- field Township. He farmed in Ashfield Township until retiring in 1962. He was a member of North Street United Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Jessie McCann; also one brother, Wallace Twamley, London; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on August 29 at Stiles Funeral Home with the Reverend Ralph King officiating. Interment was in Greenhill Cemetery at Lucknow.. HAROLD GUY IVES Mr. Harold Guy Ives, of Colborne Township died on August 21, 1979 at the age of 72. He was born on August 27, 1906 in Leamington to Hugh and Elizabeth Young. He moved to the Goderich area in 1945. He was a contractor. He served in Africa, Sicily and Italy during the Second World War, as a private with the R.C.A.S.C. He enlisted in London in 1940 and was discharged in London in 1945. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 140, Clinton. On October 10, 1928 he married Olive Fox in Windsor. He was an adherent of the Baptist Church. He is survived by his "children, Donald Ives, R.R.2 Blyth, Shirley (Mrs. Kenneth Staples), Port Colborne, Laverne Civic Corner The Goderich Planning Board will meet at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep= tember 4 in the town hall. The Huron County Planning Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 6 in the council chambers, Court House, Goderich. (Mrs. David Colclough), Clinton, and George Ives, Blyth; ` also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Lila Turnbull, Windsor, Mrs. Georgina McHardy, Leamington, Mrs. Marjory Miller, London; one brother, Glen, Aylmer; his mother, Mrs." Elizabeth Rynal, Leamington; also 23 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two daughters and three grandsons.. Funeral services were held on August 23 at Stiles Funeral Home with the Reverend Murray Coleman, on furlough from Addie Ababa, Ethiopia, officiating. Cremation was in at Woodland Crematorium at London. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 140 Clinton, held a service at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 29. DAVID JAMES BIRD Mr. David James Bird, of 38 Adam Street, Tavistock, died on August 22, 1979 at University Hospital, London at the age of 21. He was born to James Cameron and Violet Bird on November 16, 1957 in Rosetown, Saskat- chewan. The family came to Goderich in March of 1971. He began. his public school education at Eyebrow, Saskatchewan and finished at Appin and Mt. Brydges, Ontario. He attended Goderich District Collegiate Institute. He was a .timekeeper for an automotive parts industry. He married Eleanor McMillan on October 21, 1978 in Goderich. They lived in Tavistock. He was a member of North Street United Church. HO' -'is survived by his wife, Eleanor; also his parents, Jim and Vi Bird, Stratford; one sister, Nancy Joan Bird; also his maternal grandfather, M.F. Rawn, Melville, Saskatchewan. Funeral services were held at Stiles Funeral Home on August 24, with the Reverend Ralph King officiating. Cremation was in Woodland Crematorium, London. - Field 4 $ 75 Tomatoes QT. ONLY • Red Haven Ponchos - only $2.50/4 qt. • Plums • Duchess Apples s5/bushel • Potatoes • Onions , • Burbank- Shiro plums ART BELL FRUIT•FARM -'524-8037 BELLVIEW FRUIT FARM - 5244011 GERRY BELL FRUITFARM - 524-8008 • Open 7 days a week 9a.m.-9p.m. For a more complete list of fall fairs and ac- tivities, contact the Southwestern Ontario Travel Association, Suite 200, 186 King Street, London; 679-0211. +++ Diminishing oil sup- plies and spiralling prices are causing more .and more people to, turn to wood heat as a source. of 'winter warmth. The Canadian Wood Heat Book, A Complete Guide and Catalogue by Gordon Flagler, contains everything tine prospective buyer needs to know about wood heating. Wood heat technology has improved tremen- dously over the last --few years. The efficiency of wood stoves and the variety of models has increased markedly. So has the confusion in the minds of prospective users. The Canadian • Wood Heat Book answers hundreds of questions about wood heat and the appliances now on the market. The book is illustrated with over 60 drawings. For more information, call Toronto 925-7624 or Ottawa 233- 4075. +++ The lowly slug can cause ' serious harm in home gardens, especially during wet fall weather. Bites out of leaves and tender shoots indicate the slug's trail. Inquiries about slugs or other destructive pests can be directed to the Pest Diagnostic and Advisory Clinic, Graham Hall, University of Guelph. +++ Don't forget that the Signal -Star is looking for recipes to put in its Christmas recipe book which comes out in November just in time for holiday baking. This year` prizes are being offered to service clubs, organizations and church groups for recipes con- tributed. See special ads in upcoming editions of the paper concerning this. +++ JOHN GREEN John Green of Drayton, Ontario was elected the 59th National President of the Association of Kinsmen Clubs during the organization's annual convention held in Kit- chener last week. Mr. Green succeeds the Honorable Leonard Simms as chief elected officer of this country's largest -young men's service organization. +++ Two Goderich cadets have walked away with first place honors in athletic competitions at the Trenton Air Cadet Camp. Sergeant Kevin Bosworth captured a first place for swimming events and Cadet Suzanne Smith won the best female cadet.athlete award. . Fifteen Goderich cadets have taken part in various courses at Trenton for two week periods over the summer months: +++ Police Chief Pat King wants me to inform the readers that the in- tersection of Victoria Street and Britannia Road is back to normal. It is NOT a STOP street. The Stop sign which was there before has been removed. +++ Goderich Little Theatre will be holding a general meeting at McKay Hall on Wednesday, Sep- tember 5 at 8:00 p.m. 11* • • • t R Craig Campbell is making great saves again because arthritis research is paying offs At 14, minor hockey league goaltender, Craig Campbell, is making a comeback. Two years ago he hung up his skates to concentrate on fighting a disease that would keep him in bed for weeks at a time Craig has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis It struck, without warning, near the end of the 1975-76 hockey season, causing pain, weakness,. swelling and fever. At that time Craig was playing at the top of his Pee Wee age class. During his five years in hockey he collected many awards, including one as the outstanding goaltender in his league. For the Campbell family, the months following that first attack were traumatic There were times when Craig's parents despaired that their youngest child would ever lead a normal, active, life again But medical research has brightened their lives Responding "beautifully" to con- tinuing medical treatment and physio- therapy, Craig now plays road hockey to sharpen his reflexes for the day his doctors say he can return to the ice He swims, coaches minor league goalies and has returned to regular school gym classes Despite long absences, his school grades are excellent. 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