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The Citizen, 1995-05-31, Page 30TODAY'S VARIETY Western & English Tack and Apparel • Work Wear and Work Boots • Cowboy Boots • Australian Outback Collection • Good selection of Western Hats, Belts, Buckles, Bolos • Western Jeans, Shirts and Jackets • Western Dresses and Blouses • Bridles • Halters and Brushes • Saddles Open Mon. to Sat. 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hwy. 4 LONDESBORO, Ontario. (519) 523-9790 You'll find gifts, groceries and cards in our country store. FLEA MARKET on the grounds of the ... You will find Huron County Historic Gaol everything from fresh vegetables to rusty bolts. Every Sunday until September 3rd 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Weather Permitting Goderich THE HURON HISTORIC GAOL I In the heart of the "Prettiest Town in Canada" you'll find the Hotel Bedford. An institution in Goderich for over 120 years. Plan to stay In our newly renovated rooms featuring modern facilities In an old world setting. Reasonable rates. You'll find the finest in dining In our spacious restaurant, Frank & Aulle's, which serves contemporary and continental cuisine. Add this to our convenient location and you've got a very pleasant stay in Goderich. codetich,Ontrio Etaaa-a -a For Reservations Write: THE HOTEL BEDFORD 92 THE SQUARE, GODERICH, Ont. N7A 1M7 Or Phone: (519) 524-7337 and a touch minutesa, • Just from several excellent live theatres and tourist highlights. • Downtown shopping right outside our front door. • Fine dining, featuring local specialties in the main dining room. • Reasonably priced pub food with enticing specials available in the Duke Lounge. • Nightly dancing in Bruno's • For those who prefer motel accommodations, enquire about our completely refurbished Bedford Arms Motel. Cbanuttr, Charm, . . HOTEL BEDFORD Page 6 ---- Stops Along The Way '9 5- - - - Come aboard for youthful fun at The Ark in Brussels volunteers would have to make. Sue Gowing, a member of the recruitment committee, said duties would include everything from typing to planning events to maintenance work. Patch's dream became a reality when The Ark was officially launched on Saturday, March 13, 1993. She referred to the occasion as something very special and magical, and gave full credit to the community spirit in Brussels. As executive director of the board, her work didn't stop there. As well as planning everyday activities for the teens, Patch initiated the Ark Interlink. This program links youth to community people who are temporarily or permanently immobile. It allows teens to lend a helping hand wherever it may be needed without monetary benefit. According to Patch the program was designed to enhance community bonding. Last year Huron MPP Paul Klopp announced that the centre would receive a Health and Promotion grant from the province. Patch once again gave credit to the community, saying that it was their Continued on page 7 Take that In addition to being a social centre for area youth, The Ark frequently hosts special events, such as dances and this "Wreck a Wreck", to provide entertainment and raise funds. By April Bromley there were also insurance needs to consider. The tough part about family vacations is The price of liability insurance alone trying to find a location that has something seriously threatened the viability of the to offer both parent and child. In Huron centre. County there are many attractions for adults Despite mounting expenses, Reeve but keeping teenagers happy can often be a Gordon Workman voiced his support for the different story. For all parents facing this new youth drop-in centre and urged council dilemma there is a new and creative to help make the idea into a reality. solution. It's called The Ark. Armed with council's blessing, Patch set In the comfort of an environment designed out to convince the rest of the community specifically for their enjoyment, teenagers that the centre was needed. She said she can get together with some friends for surveyed local high schools and found that recreation or socializing. This was the young people felt that such a facility was original concept behind The Ark in Brussels, lacking in the surrounding areas. although it has grown far beyond its humble She also earned the support of the Huron beginnings. The idea was developed and County Development Committee and the expanded upon by a Brussels woman Centre for Youth and Adolescents, as well as determined to give young people a place to local municipalities, service clubs, and spend some quality time. professionals. Sallianne Patch stood in front of village The establishment of a junior and councillors with the idea of a youth intermediate board of directors for the centre recreational centre in DeCember 1992. Her came soon after. It was comprised of youths plan was to get teenagers off the street and age 12-20. into a more enjoyable environment. It was only a matter of weeks since she From the beginning the centre was meant had first presented the idea to council that to be a community based non-profit Patch began the recruitment of adult organization. The idea was to give teenagers volunteers. The centre, now dubbed The the opportunity to operate a social Ark, would require at least 68 volunteers for recreational facility while serving the nextds supervision purposes. of the entire community. The first volunteer orientation was held in Of course, as with any project of this February 1993. Guest speaker Sandy Stuart magnitude, there were difficulties along the of the Centre for Youth and Adolescents way, expenses being the most worrisome. emphasized the important commitment The former Grey Owl building on Turnberry St. was to be the home for the centre. However the structure, which was once used as a stable for the village inn, was incorrectly zoned. This created the added expense of rezoning the property. In addition to the cost of rent and utilities Fun for all ages The launching at The Ark, provided youngsters of all ages with an afternoon of fun. Though primarily a centre for teens, the facility welcomes 10 to 14-year-olds on Saturday afternoons. Gorrie Mill history Continued from page 4 committees to begin fundraising, visitors to the rural community, which also boasts the picturesque Gorrie Conservation Area and park, will hopefully soon have another attraction to see. Organizers are tentatively looking at the summer of 1996 for completion though Henhoeffer says it is difficult to judge as there are still many variables to consider, such as fundraising. For now, the old mill stands proudly by the river's edge, a relic of the past to be glanced at with interest, waiting for the dedication of a community to bring it to life once again.