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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1982-06-30, Page 2PAGE 2 - GODEBJCH SIGNAI.,,STAR, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30,1982 Weekend' Freedom Machines C \ T 8 -hp Lawn Tractor John Deere 108 -Lawn. Tractor has. 80 -inch mower, 8 -hp engine, and 5 -speed shift -on - the -go transmission. Rear bagger" front blade, and snow thrower available. f 11 -hp ' Lawn Tractors The John Deere 111 and 111H feature a 38 -inch mower. The 1.11H has a hydrostatic drive system for one -lever control of direction and speed. Rear bag- ger, front blade, and snow thrower available. Lawn and Garden Tractors Seven power sizes • 10. to 19.9 hp. Triple- safety starting. Color - coded controls. Fiberglass hood. Variety ` of - im- plements available. Hydrostatic Drive... Hydraulic Lift! Choose .'from: two models of 300 Series Tractors: the 14 -hp 314 and the twin - cylinder 17 -hp 317. Both havehydrostafic drive -.to let you change ground speed -without shifting or clutching. And hydaulic lift single function on the 314, dual -function on the 317 - to give you fingertj control - of attachments. You -also get icolor- coded controls, 'cushioned seat, triple -safety starting. Stop in. today for a test drive: Lawn Sweepers John Deere Lawn Sweepers are available in widths of 31 or 38 inches. Tow one behind your lawn tractor or rider to save, hours of raking time. Heavy duty hampers provide non-stick cleanout. a■t�e Blyth 523-4244 Exeter 235-1115 • 1/yy Agalu, Thank You ' LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY d THE LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY OF BRANCH 109 WISH TO THINK ALL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS AND THE PUBLIC FOR MAKING THEIR RECENT TAG DAY THE SUCCESS IT WAS. We realized $823.58 which will be directed to community servicewerk. El Protect your skin with Sun Tan preparations by Ellen Betrix. rl Waxing - leaves your skin smooth and. hair -free for weeks. ✓1 Bodywrapping - to get your body in shaPe for surnmer n Pedicures to get your feet ready fcir sandals. We do it all for you... Facials, Manicures, Pedicures, Electrolysis, Make-yp, Waxing. eetICkes '11Czar 1 'SKIN CARE STUDIO ' 32 Newgate St., Goderich 524-4403 Royal Doulton Collector's Figurines now on special Royal Doulton Collector's Figurines are a beautiful investment. The above grouping is now 3 0 off Our regularly marked prices. Alf other Royal Doulton Figurines in stock now 29% off. Sale on while present stock lasts only. ANSTE0 JEWELLERS 8 ALBERT STREET, CLINTON Can, d. Week celebrations • Many individual entries in Goderich's Founders Day Parade Sunday kept things interesting for the crowd. • (Photo by. Joanne Buchanan) . The Canada Week' parade on The, Square Sunday afternoon featured a variety of entries and Shriners and horses were,ln abundant supply. Many Shriners from the area participated in the annual parade.( Photo by Dave Sykes) - Hundreds of people took advantage off the fine weather to attend the annual Canada Week parade on The Square Sunday which featured many bands, floats, clowns' and horse-drawn vehicles. One of 'the features of the parade was the Seaforth Girls Band. (Photo by Dave Sykes) District commissioner retires Scouting will miss Walter Thomas When Walter Thomas answered 'a plea for scout leaders in a Stratford church more than 20 years ago he had no idea what he was getting into. But, after 22 years -active involvement in the scouting movement, the past six as Huron District Com- missioner, he knows .what he's leaving 'behind -more. warm memories than he cans' recall and the respect of scouting leaders everywhere. The flame of Walter Thomas has been synonymous with scouting in the Goderich area for many years and he speaks of scouting with such sincere and infectuous enthusiasm that it's easy to understand why the movement has enjoyed a surge in popularity here recently. Since -lie moved back to Goderich from Stratford nine years ago, registration in scouting in the district increased substantially. "The Hurons District was really down when I came and only 400 boys were registered," he said. "It has taken a lot of work and time but in the last five years we have had the top registration in the Bluewater Region with over 1,000 boys. that's an awful big climb." Those figures offer testimony to the work of Thomas with scouting in the district. A strong believer in leader training, he initiated leadership programs in the district and today, more than 90 per cent of the leaders in the region have training. Thomas grew up in Goderich but spent more than 30 years in Stratford before returning to his home town in 1973. His scouting career began rather in- nocently in Stratford when St. Johns Church was seeking assistance. "I had no intention of getting into scouting and knew nothing about it. They announced in church that assistance was needed and I figured I had some talent's and services to offer," he said. "The second year I was made a cub master and it just seemed to mushroom from there." And mushroom it did. Thomas' pack was the livliest and most active in Stratford and, of course, anyone working , with Thomas also had the training behind them. Scouting has thrived wherever Thomas has been involved and much of that is due to his enthusiasm, dedication, organizational abilities and philosophy, "You have 'to do everything on the boy's level and know a little psychology. Some boys have problems in life and you must understand the boy and his needs," he said. "What some leaders don't unders %is that everything 's for th boys." "A leader must give more than -one night a week because it takes a lot of planning and programming and training," he said. "You have to plan a month ahead and put in eight to ten hours a week to make it suc- cessful." Under his guidance, scouting in the .Huron District has been revived and most successful. While Thomas has had much to do with that success, he credits the diligent efforts of others. "I have done a lot of work in the district but I have had a great team working for me," he said. "I do the organization because it's right up my alley and the team takes over from there." Work with boys has been more than rewarding for Thomas and while health has forced his retirement from scouting, it is with much regret. The personal rhwards have , been numerous and unselfish. A , "Some boys are more trouble than others but they'll still stop me on the street after all these years. Personally it was rewarding to have helped so many kids and teach them," he said. "I would like to think I helped make better citizensof these boys while showing them what outdoors and life is about. It's encouraging when some of them return as leaders and you know you had something to do with their future." Thomas h steered many boys with his Oiling hand and passed on his wealth of knowledge of the outdoors and his experience in training. Scouting is making a great comeback much to the delight of Thomas who claims" the outing is getting back in scouting. It's difficult to im-e scouting without Walter Thomas, but it's, a sure bet he'll be available to offer ybund advice for many years. BRUCE ENERGY CENTRE Development of Marine Transportation Facilities Feasibility 'Study DROP • IN CENTRE join us to discuss the purpose and approach of the .study Time Place Date, .2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. \ MACKAY HALL 10 Nelson St. East, Town of Goderich Monday July 5 , 1982 Transport Canada Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Ontario Consultant Marshall Macklin Monaghan - El Protect your skin with Sun Tan preparations by Ellen Betrix. rl Waxing - leaves your skin smooth and. hair -free for weeks. ✓1 Bodywrapping - to get your body in shaPe for surnmer n Pedicures to get your feet ready fcir sandals. We do it all for you... Facials, Manicures, Pedicures, Electrolysis, Make-yp, Waxing. eetICkes '11Czar 1 'SKIN CARE STUDIO ' 32 Newgate St., Goderich 524-4403 Royal Doulton Collector's Figurines now on special Royal Doulton Collector's Figurines are a beautiful investment. The above grouping is now 3 0 off Our regularly marked prices. Alf other Royal Doulton Figurines in stock now 29% off. Sale on while present stock lasts only. ANSTE0 JEWELLERS 8 ALBERT STREET, CLINTON Can, d. Week celebrations • Many individual entries in Goderich's Founders Day Parade Sunday kept things interesting for the crowd. • (Photo by. Joanne Buchanan) . The Canada Week' parade on The, Square Sunday afternoon featured a variety of entries and Shriners and horses were,ln abundant supply. Many Shriners from the area participated in the annual parade.( Photo by Dave Sykes) - Hundreds of people took advantage off the fine weather to attend the annual Canada Week parade on The Square Sunday which featured many bands, floats, clowns' and horse-drawn vehicles. One of 'the features of the parade was the Seaforth Girls Band. (Photo by Dave Sykes) District commissioner retires Scouting will miss Walter Thomas When Walter Thomas answered 'a plea for scout leaders in a Stratford church more than 20 years ago he had no idea what he was getting into. But, after 22 years -active involvement in the scouting movement, the past six as Huron District Com- missioner, he knows .what he's leaving 'behind -more. warm memories than he cans' recall and the respect of scouting leaders everywhere. The flame of Walter Thomas has been synonymous with scouting in the Goderich area for many years and he speaks of scouting with such sincere and infectuous enthusiasm that it's easy to understand why the movement has enjoyed a surge in popularity here recently. Since -lie moved back to Goderich from Stratford nine years ago, registration in scouting in the district increased substantially. "The Hurons District was really down when I came and only 400 boys were registered," he said. "It has taken a lot of work and time but in the last five years we have had the top registration in the Bluewater Region with over 1,000 boys. that's an awful big climb." Those figures offer testimony to the work of Thomas with scouting in the district. A strong believer in leader training, he initiated leadership programs in the district and today, more than 90 per cent of the leaders in the region have training. Thomas grew up in Goderich but spent more than 30 years in Stratford before returning to his home town in 1973. His scouting career began rather in- nocently in Stratford when St. Johns Church was seeking assistance. "I had no intention of getting into scouting and knew nothing about it. They announced in church that assistance was needed and I figured I had some talent's and services to offer," he said. "The second year I was made a cub master and it just seemed to mushroom from there." And mushroom it did. Thomas' pack was the livliest and most active in Stratford and, of course, anyone working , with Thomas also had the training behind them. Scouting has thrived wherever Thomas has been involved and much of that is due to his enthusiasm, dedication, organizational abilities and philosophy, "You have 'to do everything on the boy's level and know a little psychology. Some boys have problems in life and you must understand the boy and his needs," he said. "What some leaders don't unders %is that everything 's for th boys." "A leader must give more than -one night a week because it takes a lot of planning and programming and training," he said. "You have to plan a month ahead and put in eight to ten hours a week to make it suc- cessful." Under his guidance, scouting in the .Huron District has been revived and most successful. While Thomas has had much to do with that success, he credits the diligent efforts of others. "I have done a lot of work in the district but I have had a great team working for me," he said. "I do the organization because it's right up my alley and the team takes over from there." Work with boys has been more than rewarding for Thomas and while health has forced his retirement from scouting, it is with much regret. The personal rhwards have , been numerous and unselfish. A , "Some boys are more trouble than others but they'll still stop me on the street after all these years. Personally it was rewarding to have helped so many kids and teach them," he said. "I would like to think I helped make better citizensof these boys while showing them what outdoors and life is about. It's encouraging when some of them return as leaders and you know you had something to do with their future." Thomas h steered many boys with his Oiling hand and passed on his wealth of knowledge of the outdoors and his experience in training. Scouting is making a great comeback much to the delight of Thomas who claims" the outing is getting back in scouting. It's difficult to im-e scouting without Walter Thomas, but it's, a sure bet he'll be available to offer ybund advice for many years.