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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-08-29, Page 22• Ross Pederson is Canada's number one plateholder in motocross. Midway fans get bargain rates at Western Fair Midway fans are in for a real deal at, Western Fair, '84 - in fact, bargain rates or special options are available on no less than four of the ten days! On opening day, Friday, September 7 and again on closing day, Sunday,Septernber• 16, fairgoers can get their thrill -full of action with a bargain ''pay -one -price" option. Buy a special identification bracelet at any mid- way ticket booth from opening until 8 p.rn. either day, and you can ride every ride, see every show - then do it all again - all day long until the midway closes! The price for the bracelet is $6 on Friday, $8 on Sunday, and the pay -one -price special applies to both ithe adult and kiddlyland midways. Of course, universal midway coupons will be available as usual at 30 cents for a single ticket, or in money -saving packages priced at $5 or $10. The $10 volume purchase represents a 14.5 per cent saving over the single ticket price. Go to the fair on Tuesday, September 11 or Thursday, September 13 and you can take advantage of the ';Two -For One" offer. Pick a partner - bring the kids - and two can ride any ride' or see any show for the regular single price. The two-for-one deal is in effect from midway opening to closing. Live animal rides and midway games are the on- ly exclusions fromthe "Pay -One -Price" and ••Two -For -One" offers. • The adult midway this year features 23 glittering rides and shows, including three brand-new rides never seen here before. -Force 10", "1001 Nights" and "The Ex- plorer" will make their debut to thrill and chill •fans, and the very popular Skydiver and Monster return after a long hiatus. Meanwhile, a separate area accom- modates Kiddyland, a scaled-down' version of the giant midway, where more than a score of rides wait to delight tiny tots. If action and excitement are what you're after, get in on the fun at the Western Fair midway. It's all happening for 10 great days (and nights, September 7 to 16. General admission i ages 13 and over I on weekdays before 4 p.m. remains unchanged at $3 per person for the third straight year. After 4 o'clock and on weekends, general ad- mission is $5. Children ages five to 12 pay just one dollar at all times ( a 25 -cent reduc- tion from the 1983 price), and those under five are admitted free of charge. Warriors Day Parade promisesto be best ever The 1984 edition of the Western F,Ir War- riors Day Parade promises to be the best ever! A total of 10 bands, 21 color guards, 10 col- or parties and 20 marching units will wend their way through the streets of London to the fairgrounds on Saturday, September 9. In all, 1,300 marchers are expected to take part in this annual tribute to those who have given their lives to guard our freedom. The parade will form at the Boyle Corn- . munity Centre at the corner of Princess and Charlotte Streets and will move nut at,12:15 p.m. The route followed is west on Princess Avenue to Quebec Street,, south to Dundas Street, west to Ontario Street and south to the King Street entrance to the fairgrounds. The units will march directly to the grands- tand where they will be judged in various categories. spoFrrs Southwestern Ontario GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY; AUGUST 29, 1984—PAGE 7A riders fare well in Expert Nationals at Hully Gully The final of the 12and 250 Expert Na- tional on Labour Day; September 3, will be the most competiti a and best outdoor motocross event ever 11d in Canadian com- petition. The top 1 riders in Canadian motocross will be at ully Gully, near Var- na, competing in the final round of the 1984 Expert Championships. This includes Canada's Number one plateholder Ross "Rollerball" Pederson of Medicine Hat, Alberta. Pederson will be attempting to win his fifth consecutive National title. However, this may be harder than ever to accomplish this year. Along with Pederson, Mike Harn- den of Oshawa, the number two ranked rider plus others like Pierre Couture of Drummondville, Quebec, and Tim Krough of North Vancouver, B.C., will be riding alongside some of the best Ontario has to of- fer. Sarnia's Dave Beatty, one of the biggest surprises in the Expert Class has shown an exceptional performance and is currently in fifth position overall in the 1984 National standings. Scott Wilson of London, Ontario, one of the top Senior riders in 1983 has moved up into the ranks of the Expert riders and has The official salute will be taken by Brigadier -General J.M. Lionel Bourgeois, C'1). Brig. -Gen. Bourgeois was born in Saskatchewan and joined the R.C.A.F. in 1952. Following training as an air navigator, he was posted to St. Hubert, Quebec, where he served with 425 All Weather Fighter Squadron and later as air cadet liaison of{ ficer. Brig. -Gen. Bourgeois subsequently served in various foreign postings in France, Ger- many and the United States. He was pro- moted to his present rank in 1979 and assum- ed the duties of deputy commander. 24 NORAD Region, Malmstrom Air Force Base. Montana. In 1983, Brig. -Gen. Bourgeois was ap- pointed Commander, Canadian Forces Training System at CFB Trenton, the post he currently holds. Date - Thursday, September 6, 1984 Place - Goderich Memorial Arena Sponsored by - Goderich Rotary Club Show Tigne -,7:30 p.m. General Admission Without Advance Coupon '3.00 Tax Included ON STAGE IT'S LAST REAL The Lest "Real" Medicine Show As seen on Charles Kuralt's "On the Road" and Walter Cronkite's CBS Evening News Tons :s'f Fun And Musk Sharp Shooting, Juggling And Magic with "Gong the Gorilla" already proven himself as one of the top con- tenders. Wilson, currently running in ninth spot is separated from the top five riders by only 13 points. Hully Gully track builder and last year's number three placed Ontario Open Expert, Chuck Collins of Varna, will be using his knowledge of his own track on September 3 in an atempt to fight off the challenge of Pederson and the others. At the Final Round' of the Expert Na- tionals, spectators can also see the top Senior and Schoolboy riders hit speeds of up to 120 km/h and flying as much as 100 feet through the air over Hully Gully's specially designed National Track. During the Nationals intermission, Greg Balchin will put on a snowmobile on water exhibition, keeping motorsport spectators on their feet all afternoon. Twenty-three- year-old Balchin, who was the 1983 Cana- dian and World Water Cross Champion, has driven his 521cc 9700 Blizzard snowmobile over 40 miles across open water. He was the 1983 Triple Crown Champion in watercrossing. During one of the three rounds held in Wolf Lake, Quebec he set the world record of 46 miles. For those who enjoy motorsports, Dully Gully's Labour Day shows will be a must. Ontario invitedto cheer Featuring Ole Bleb and Snake Oil Band The Province of Ontario's public tribute to its Summer Olympics athletes September 13, will be held in conjunction with the of- ficial opening of the "A Celebration of Amateur Sport in Ontario" permanent display in Queen's Park, tourism and Recreation Minister Reuben Baetz has an- nounced. "The Los Angeles Olympics were the best ever for Canada," said Baetz. "We invite the people of Ontario to celebrate the great contribution Ontario athletes made to that success. On this day we will be expressing our pride toward our Summer Olympians, and we will be 'recognizing the achievements of the many athletes who have come before them with the permanent display in the Legislature. It will be a great day for amateur sports in Ontario." The 233 Ontario athletes who competed in the Sumner Olympics in Los Angeles are being invited to the celebration on the front grounds of Queen's Park. Each will be in- troduced by Bob Secord. assistant deputy. Spedal Added Attraction "Search for Talent Contest" If you sing, dance or play, bring your accompaniment and be at place of showing 1 hOur before showtlme. Winner will be judged on audience applause, and submit ed to a Nashville Talent & Record' Agency. General Admission $3 ®00 minister. Baetz and Premier William; Davis will address the audience. A male and female athlete, selecte from the 44 Qntario athletes who returned from the Games with medals, including s'x in- dividual gold and one team gold, wil also speak. The tribute begins at 11:30 a.m. 'with music from a band of the Royal Canaidian Regiment. Introduction of the athletes, plus the 68 coaches, managers and support staff from Ontario who participated in the Olym- pics, begins at noon. Immediately prior to the public ceremony, Davis, Baetz and several athletes and officials will open the Celebra- tion of Amateur Sport display in the East Wing of the'Ontario Legislature. The display will highlight accomplishments in various international sports by Ontarians. Following the public celebration, the athletes will attend a private reception given by lieutenant Uoverngr John B. Aird. Bali hockey fin,,,, l standings United Rink Rats Rebels Sherwood Express Marauders Warriors Brewers SCORINGS Name Paul Kelly RR . 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