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Goderich Signal Star, 2017-06-14, Page 88 Signal Star • Wednesday, June 14, 2017 ---� Celtic kids day camp SAY, 2100 PM TO 3:30 PM Join us for an afternoon celebration of the Strawberry Season featuring a WITH LOCAL RESTAURANTS Samples being sold to raise money for The New Residential Local Hospice. The five restaurants involved are Culbert's, Thyme on 21 , Cait's Cafe, Kevin & Pat's and West Street Willys. Samples will be sold for a minimum of $5.00 for six samples. Plus Wear Your Best Bonnet! RSVP: SUE LEBEAU (519) 5244243 EXT 224 30 RALVINA DRIVE L. GODERICH, ON 519.441-2210 WWW.GODERICH PI.ACE.CA Goderich Place RETIREME \ I RESIDENCE STAND OUT! WITH THE BEST ADVERTISEMENTS Professional arts education for kids The Celtic Kids Day Camp in Goderich is now over a decade old; and what was once a day camp experience for the children of parents taking in the very popular Celtic College has become a high-quality arts camp which draws children from all over southern Ontario, Michigan, and further beyond. The Celtic Kids Day Camp runs concurrently with the Celtic_College in the week leading up to the Celtic Roots Festival, and is open to ages 4 to 12. Children are divided into age streams and have the opportunity to take semi- private and group lessons in singing, tin whistle, drama, harp, dance, rhythm and art along with more specialized instruction in guitar, fiddle, mandolin, or ukulele. Instructors include local professionals such as Linda Wiebe (art), Sharon John- ston (harp), Katie Dock- stader (ukulele, voice, and harp), Lesley Ridsdale (drama), and Patrick Main (rhythm and guitar), along with guest teachers such as A participant from the Celtic Kids Camp 2016. Canadian Folk Music Award - nominee Benjamin Dakota Rogers and new dance instructor Morgan Godwin. "My son first attended the Celtic Kids Camp in 2014 when he was five," says Courtney Henry, parent of a participant. "Every day, after I picked him up, he would chatter on and on about eve- rything he was able to do that day. I loved that he was get-' ting thoroughly immersed in the arts with extremely tal- ented teachers from all over the world. He has attended every summer since and last year was even able to take Senior of the Year Award Volunteer Ar Doug Bundy recognized by Council Kathleen Smith Goderich Signal Star Doug Bundy was recog- nized by Town Council and presented a certificate as he was awarded Senior of the Year. Doug Bundy volunteers with the Lions Club, Lake- shore United Church, a Mac- Kay Centre Board Member and a member of the Horti- cultural Centre and Commu- nities in Bloom - out going, active and involved. "Over the years I have worked in many capacities as a volunteer. My volunteer activi- ties are not unusual nor are they very special. There are a great many other individuals in the community that have joined or support various com- munity organizations. They spend many hours trying to improve the lives of their fellow ukulele, with no experience, which he continued to take lessons in all year and has come very far with." The Celtic Kids Day Camp runs August 7 to 11 at Goderich Public School from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm daily; the week is capped off with a children's performance at the Celtic Roots Festival on Friday August 11 at Lions Harbour Park Tuition is $225 for the week and family discounts are available. More information and enrolment forms are availa- ble at www.celticfestival.ca or by calling (519) 524 8221. At last week's Town Council meeting, volunteer Doug Bundy was recognized for his time and efforts to make Goderich a wonderful place. Mayor Morrison (right) presented Bundy with a certificate, honouring his volunteering activities for the town of Goderich. residents and they should all be honoured," stated Bundy. Bundy planted and main- tained on the largest flower garden plots in Goderich, on Bruce Street West. According to Bundy, maintaining the garden for years was a "labour of love" and was enjoyed by the neighbourhood. "I turned 80 back in March and I hope to continue with my volunteer activities to the best of my abilities, because Goderich is a great place to live," Bundy said. "It is a great joy to be honoured this way and I thank you for the opportunity to say a word of thanks."