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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-06-22, Page 9PAGE 8—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1978 Founder's Day fun reminiscent of Jubilee Three On Thursday, June 29 the town of Goderich will be 151 years old and in honor of this oc- casion the Founders' Day and Canada Week Committee of Goderich have planned a day especially for the citizens of this town as well as visitors. An ecumenical (or interdenominational) service at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church is an appropriate way t� start the day at 10:30 a.m. and one in which everyone can unite and give thanks for divineguidance over the years. Father A.F. Loebach will be in charge of the service and music arrangements. The Reverend R.J. Crocker will be the speaker assisted by Lieutenant Niel Watt and the Reverend John Wood. COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE Following the church service, there will be a short • but very impressive Commemorative Service in Court House Park at 11:55 a.m. The Reverend G.L. Royal will be the master of ceremonies. There will be a parade from the Legion Hall consisting of the Branch 109 color parties with piper Jack MacKenzie and Girl Guides, Brownies, Ranger's, Rovers, Boy Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and Venturers marching to the park platform. There will be words of welcome from Mayor Deb Shewfelt, greetings from Les Arndt of Bay City, Goderich's sister city and also from Goderich's twin city', Weymouth, Saskat- chewan. as well as a few words by Warden Gerry Ginn on behalf of Huron County. Judge Frank Carter is in charge of the ser- vice and Judge Bill Cochrane will read the oath of allegiance. The judges and all the members of the Ministerial Association will be wearing their gowns of 'office. Pastor Fred Day and Pastor Marvin Barz will be present and Ralph Henderson will lead in the singing of 0 Canada. LUNCHEON Lunch time is 12:30 p.m. and a great treat is in store for everyone at Knox Presbyterian Church where a buffet luncheon will be served by the women of that church. The price is $3.95 and tickets are available from Campbell's of Goderich, Blackstone's Furniture, Rivett's TV and Radio and Knox Church. Bob McAdorey, Global television will be the guest speaker. CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTY No birthday party would be complete without something for the children. All Goderich elementary school children will be given a ticket at their schools and the party will take place at 1:15 p.m. in the park between Kingston and South Street. All arrangements have been Staff disappointed..... • from page 1 five months. At that point board member Jim Britnell interjected and said the board was only acting do the best information it had received from administration. "I want to say that the money was not squandered and there is no money missing," Britnell stated. "The money is owed to people for work they have done." Dr. Watts then asked what had happened to the hospital's capital fund and Mrs. Berry replied that it was used to offset part of the deficit. When asked if the board had approved use of the capital fund for operating ex- penditures, ' Mrs. • Berry replied, "Not specifically so." Board member Clark Teal said tha.t those in attendance had a right to ask questions and that. they were searching questions. He added that if anyone was not satisfied with the answers, then he should pursue the matter. "We had a difficult'' time and had to agonize made by Mary Dzus in co-operation with the Home and School Association. There will be hot dogs, birthday cake and pop for all the children who are asked to practise singing 0 Canada for the party. Mr. Morley's band organ music will also be there to make music for the children. A.C.O. PLAQUES There are approximately 12 homes and three other buildings in the town to receive plaques from the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario on this occasion. A bus will leave the chlurch luncheon and proceed on a tour of these homes. Gary Davidson is in charge of this tour. A special building will be on the tour that day for extra attention. HOSPITALITY TIME At 3:15 p.m. the Maple Leaf Chapter I.O.D.E. are hosting "Hospitality Time," It's a time to meet old acquaintances and have some cookies and punch donated by the Chapter under the direction of Regent, Doreen Garrow. A special invitation has been extended to senior citizens in town and Huronview to attend this hospitality time to be held between Colborne and West Streets. BARBECUE The Goderich Lions Club are busy once more and they are holding a beef barbecue in the long and hard over the decisions," he said. "It is difficult to reverse yourself and it doesn't come easy. We apologize to the employees." Doctors..... • from page I the medical staff wants to pursue the matter of recording minutes and maintaining beds to ensure a high quality of health care. Dr. Hollingworth said that although board meetings are closed and there has been some discrepancies in the reporting of the minutes that either the.press or an independent person, who could report to the press, should attend the meetings. At one point Dr.`, D. Walker suggested to : board chairman, .M „ Berry, that perhaps.-' some changes should be made at the board level to accurately scrutinize management. park at 4:30 p.m. Their menu is eight ounces of beef, baked potato, cole slaw, roll, ice cream, tea and coffee and all for the price of $4 for adults and $2 for children. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any Lions Club member, Schaefer's Ladies Wear, Campbell's of Goderich and Captain's Quarters. Mr. Sam Malhatra is chairman and Ben Chisholm is co- chairman for the barbecue. For both the hospitality time and the bar- beque there will he music by the Teen Tones and the Goderich Laketown Band. VARIETY SHQ,V}1'' - A two hour variety show and concert is lined up for 7:30 p.m. Bev Beggs of Music Unlimited is in charge of the show and there -will be a Barber Shop Quartet from Seaforth, a comedy act from Exeter, highland dancing by Kim Fritzley and Irish songs by Shamus Dougherty Clinton. There is also a rock band, accordian trio winners from Jubilee 3, David Dougall on the piano, John and Judy Meyers, folk singers and many more. The first half of the show will be emceed by Margaret Templeton and the second half by Pat King. Last but not least, Bob McAdorey will make an appearance. STREET DANCES After the variety show, there will be two street dances. Bill Hughes and the boys will entertain on the east side of the Square from 9:30 to 12 p.m. midnight. and the Acadia Rock Banld will be set up for the younger people on the West side of the Square. Anyorie. who doestl't want to walk home, be sure and have your car off the Square by 9 p.m. because it'll , be roped off by police for the dances. Mr. McGee will again have a display on the Square of antique cars. On June 30 and July 1 the Lions Club will again be operating their beer tent down at the harbour. Proceeds are for charity. FIREWORKS Once again on Saturday, July 1, at dusk, Pat King will be in charge of setting off fireworks ork; the south pier. Any donations to the fireworks committee will be greatly ap- preciated as it is an expensive undertaking. It is hoped that this can be made into a yearly event and one which is self-supporting. In case Sf rain, all events will be held in the arena. Donald Croft is overall co-ordinator for the day's events. By supporting the Founders' Day and Canada Week Committee, the celebrations may become a yearly event in Goderich, The Prettiest Town in Canada. Kingsbridge,Goderich youth confirmed The Sacrament of Confirmation was con- ferred by His Excellency Bishop John Sherlock, Vicar Capitular of London, last Monday, June 12 for Grade 7 and 8 students of St. Joseph's, Kingsbridge and Grade 8 students of. S.t. Mary's, Too costly Goderich at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Goderich. The following can- didates from St. Joseph's, Kingsbridge were con- firmed: Robert Austin (Wilfred); Brent Berry (William); Harry Boyle (Raymond); Cathy • from page 1 there to the Owen Sound registry office. The Grey County association has claimed that the Durham office generates an annual .revenue of $160,000 in that area. The association claims that if all 20 offices -are 'closed, •it will cost clients an extra $5.8 million a year because lawyers would'!travel further to do land title transfer business.. Chisholm (Grant); Denise Connelly (Den- nis); Carl Courtney (Joseph) ; Jackie Dalton (Mrs. Mark); V:cki Delbergue (Rene) ; Dana Doherty (Stanley); Carol Foran (Michael) ; . Michael _Franker? (Mrs. John) ; Lisa Frayne (Eugene); Fred Gerdes (Gerhard) ; Joe .Gerdes (Gerhard) Willie Hendrik: (Martin) ; Betty Knoop (Anthony); Mary Ann Knoop (Anthony); Kevin Leddy (Kenneth); Diane Miltenburg (Reis); Rose Marie O'Keefe (Joseph); Jeanette Pelletier (Cyrice) ; Yvonne Sinnett..(James); CI...N.A.DA WEEK Linda Sinnett, (James) ; Kevin Smith (Stuart); Heather Ann Stapleton (Neil); Annie VanDiepan (Arie) ; Cathy VanDiepan (Theodore) ; Jackie VanOsch (Peter); Jim Van Osch (Peter) ; Brent VanOsch (Antone) ; Diane VanOsch .(Peter); Teresa VanRooy (John); Elizabeth Vogt (Peter J.).; Linda Wisser (Ronald); and Tony Van Dyke (William). The following adults also received the Sacrament of Con- . firmation Mrs. Joan Courtney, Miss Mary Ellen Glazier, Mrs. Sandra Leddy, Mr. Donald Mann, Mrs. Agnes Murray and Miss Joni Smith. Following Con- firmation, ladies of the Goderich Catholic Women's League served lunch in the parish hall, followed by a social hour. HURON'78i September 26 - 30, 1978 HURON. COUNTY And FOUNDER'S DAY CELEBRATIONS - JUNE 25 to JULY 1 SUNDAY, JUNE 25th TUESDAY, JUNE 27th Band Concert - 8 P.M. - Harbour Park Featuring The Lucknow Band EDE UNIVERSITY CHOIR of EDE, HOLLAND Hosted by Goderich Laketownland 8 P.M. - G.D.C.I. AUDITORIUM Admission $2.00 THURSDAY, JUNE 10:30 A.M. - ECUMENICAL SERVICE - ST. PETER'S CHURCH Services under the direction of Father. Frank Loebach 11:SS A.M. COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE in recognition of our 12:30 P.M. - LUNCHEON - KNOX CHURCH Speaker - Mr, Bob McAdorey, humorist, writer and Global TV Personality Tickets '3.95 available at Campbell's of Goderich, Rivett's TV, Blackstone Furniture, Knox Church Office 524-7512 1:15 P.M. - GODERICH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTY - (by heritage. ticket) Courthouse Park 2:00 P.M. - CEREMONY AND PRESENTATION OF "HERITAGE BUILDING" PLAQUES 3:1 S P.M. - HOSPITALITY TIME - For all citizens of Goderich and visitors, under the auspices of Maple Leaf Chapter Ie0.D.E. George Morley's Band Organ. COURTHOUSE PARK FRIDAYJ;uNE3o. , LIONS LICENSED REFRESHMENT TENT Goderich Town Beach ' Open i p.m. to 1 a.m. In The Event of Inclement Weather, all outdoor event* will -be 29 - FOUNDERS DAY 4:30-7:30 P.M. LIONS MONSTER BEEF BARBECUE Adults '4, Children under 12 -'2. (8 oz. serving of beef, baked potatoes, cole slaw, dessert, coffee) Courthouse Park. ENTERTAINMENT BY Teen Tones and Goderich Laketown Band 7:30 P.M. -VARIETY SHOW AND CONCERT CourtHouse Park - Local and district talent Plus an appearance by Mr. Bob McAdorey - 9:30 P.M. TILL MIDNITE STREET DANCING ON THE SQUARE East Side - Old Time Fiddlers West Side - Acadia (Rock Group) SATURDAY,JULY1 LIONS LICENSED REFRESHMENT TENT .Goderich Town Beach Open 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. MONSTER FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT HARBOUR, SOUTH PIER 10:15 P.M. moved to the Goderich Memorial Community Centre ' Ammo mei motion //