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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-08-22, Page 2NAL -ST AR, WV ON C IFLOW, �y+ RSO DC QCC-OU 3 ., ILES:: EST OF EXETER: QN 111101IWAY 83 OPEN CIAILY ?1*. to 8 PM • Closed Sundays VIME FARMS 237-3442 Y LST 22,.1984 r DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC DEAR s vls;°r STm (Itl!fy corner to pollee Station) 40668 �y app o[plata' anly If bus :hone 1-800 65. ®'141.5 The Savings are in the Bag during Garb &Gear's Don't Forget: OUR FASHION JEAN BLITZ ENDS SATURbAY AUG. 25. ON'IS 25.00 PAIR Sport Shite eg. /"4099 i. a. 99 FIightFor PrI.de Entertainer hopes to raise profile o With thousands of miles and hours of airtime behind him, Rick Fearnley and his Flight For Pride touched down in Goderich last week, one of the, countless pit stops on his arduous flight across the province. Fearnley, a 22 year-old Toronto entertainer, has been on a one-man crusade to promote and elevate the profile of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and its • major fund-raising arm; the Jerry Lewis Telethon. Armed with an indomitable spirit, limitless energy and a good measure of courage, Fearnley set out from Kenora Ontario in an ultra -light aircraft June 28 and has been criss-crossing the province ever since, making people aware of the crippling disease and the association that battles to find a cure. "I have been a co -host of the telethon in Toronto and I just wanted to make kople aware of the MD association, what they do and what they are about," he explained. "I am also informing people about the Labour Day weekend telethon and how they can make a pledge. The money stays right here, it doesn't go south." An illusionist and escape artist by trade, Fearnley began taking serious flight instruction in January in preparation for the cross -province flight. Having participated in the Toronto segment of the telethon for a few years, he authored the concept of a promotional and awareness tour. Sanctioned by the National Muscular Dystrophy Association and with a host of sponsors, the Flight For Pride was airborn in Kenora June 28 with a goal of promoting the telethon and making 100,000. people aware of muscular dystrophy. Fearnley and his road crew will be guests of honour at the annual Toronto Air Show Saturday, September 1, which•will also mark the end of his journey. After departing from the Kenora-Dryden area, the Flight For Pride followed the Trans Canada Highway to the Ottawa area. From there the crew headed south into Central and Western Ontario. Maintaining constant radio contact with his lead car, Fearnley follows the highways of Ontario at a speed of about 30 miles per hour. While he may now be considered a more than experienced ultra -light pilot, the arduous flight has not been without harrowing moments. A crash at White River sent Fearnley to hospital with a concussion, a twister in Pembroke kept the crew grounded for 24 hours and vandals ripped the tail section of aircraft in Ottawa. While the obstacles provided a formidable challenge, they were all met and dealt with. Two days behind his schedule, Fearnley left Goderich Wednesday, August 15 and was headed for London, Woodstock and Kitchener. Weary, hungry and in need of some minor repairs, the challenges of the flight had failed to dampen the enthusiasm of Rick and his. cw,wlio look forward to the prospect of a hearty welcome in Toronto. Alidthetrip has been worth every mile. "It is a big help when you actually see the people you're helping," he said. "When you • meet an MD victim personally and see the courage they have well, it keeps you going. Jerry Lewis is a great man too who has done a lot. I think the trip has been usccessful." MoreA Values... SPORT BAG •v d Reg. • • r 15.00 IE�!► ry We honour VISA and MASTERCARD Step into Garb & Gear today for a storefull of textbook values for the student body'• OPEN DAILY 9 am -6 pm. Fridays till 9 pm. SHOP SALES & SERVICE 4 SHOPPERS SQUARE, CODE RICH PHONE 524-2822 , brovinCe flight Rick Fearnley and The Flight For Pride touched down in Goderich last week as part of the project's cross -province tour. The 22 year- old Toronto entertainer is flying across the province to make people aware of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the annual Labour rato ises at the disease.. Fearnley is Daytelethon at the Goderich Airport with his brother Doug. (photo by Dave Sykes) Goderich Airport will get new two-way plow for snow removal Airport manager Ed Scruton has been authorized to buy a new two-way plow for snow removal at the airport at a cost of $6,366.50. This amount exceeds the $3,500 originally budgeted for the purchase of a us- ed plow. After a six month. search for a usedflow proved• futile, the airport committee was authorized to exceed its budget on theitem by $2,366.50 and purchase a new model. In other business at a recentairport com- mittee meeting, Secretary Ken .Hunter ex- plained that the town had sold Joseph Mo►-- rissey a 66 -foot wide strip of land from the SAFE, ECONOMICAL, COMFORTABLE.... Full Size GM Sedans '82 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED 4 door, electronic air conditioning,// power windows, power door locks, tilt wheel, cruise conirol, wire wheel covers. stereo radio, 2 tone paint, individual seats, beautiful local car. Serial No. 491398 '81 PONTIAC PARISIENNE 4 door, just 49,000 Km., vinyl top. vinyl interior, tinted windshield, 305 V8, excellent family car. Serial No, 306504 '81 PONTIAC CATALINA 4 door, air conditioning, vinyl top, tinted glass. 267 V8, sport mirrors, molding package, dark blue. 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Serial No. 503056 NtcGEE 1g29-jj GODERICN G $10,800 $7,300 $6,500 $8,500 $7,200 $5,300 $4,700 $6,200 cGEE PONTIAC-BUICK-CADILLAC-GMC TRUCKS HAMILTON ST., GODERICH west side of the airport so thae could . develop residential property. Hunter said it appeared that the development had fallen through and Morrissey now wanted to sell the land back to the town. Since this time, council has accepted a recommendation from the airport committee to buy this pro- perty back''at' the purchase price of $4,000 less money awed to the town, with the tran- saction to close in January of 1985. A discussion then occured regarding the fate of the old green terminal building at the airport. •Committee members, in general, 1. agreeu that the building is an eye -sore and possibly unsafe and should therefore be demolished as soon as possible. Secretary Hunter was authorized to write to the county and ask if they are prepared to vacate the building as it is not being used for the pur- pose for which it was intended. The government weather' station at the airport will be moved into the new terminal in the early fali. The airport manager and secretary were authorized to discuss the use of the old weather station building with various aircraft -related in- dustries and report back on their findings. • VOTE VALERIE BOLTON NDP IN HURON -BRUCE "As a mother I can stand up for motherhood Issues. Jobs for our children. quality public services for our families. Equality for my daughters. Fair taxes for our com- munities. Peace and Nuclear Disar- mament for our future. I'll speak out on the issues which affect ordinary Cana- dians like you and me." VOTE VALERIE BOLTON, NDP FOR A STRONG VOICE IN HURON -BRUCE Authorized by Fran McQuail, Official Agent for Valerie Bolton. 38 YEARS OF VERANDAH SALES at THE VILLAGE GUILD A HAYFIELD TRADITION Conte join the SELLARRATIOX Monday -Tuesday -Wednesday August 27, 28, 29 10ann-6pin daily THE VILLAGE GUILD Bayfield, Ont. 565-2766 o•