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Although it is not too well known ,by most •Goderich
re'siderrt5;, a small finger of landa't the..mouth- of the
Maitland River, known as Indian Island, is fast becoming,,
one of the most popular fun spots in Huron County,
Some time ago; in 'an effort to provide 'a- haven at
a Goderich for small boat owners, Sam Argyle entered into
an agreement with the Homan farnily owlibrs of the island, .
,andbegan providing space for people to take advantage of
Lake Huron, the Miatland River and the harbour areas.
During.the past two years the island has been undergoing
a face lifting in an effort to turn what was once' a desolate
swamp into a boating and fishing club that has rio equal 'in
this area.
Docks have been built allowing more ttt'am 50' boats' to tie
up.a•ndspend tt „,aumnipr.seagonrout.h . t heu - --- ,
cost of repairing these docks as 'well as •the roads and
grounds, only about equals the revenue from rentals, an.,
effort is still being made to provide a fun place for: boater's.
Almost any night during the summer months people can.
be, found on the island preparing meals around the giant
barbecue as well as just plain relaxing. Later in the
evening music is provided rby club members who can play
an instrument and a sing song in front of'the roaring fire
has become a tradition.
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professions. Local business men, people from many lines
of work and even farmers, who some club members claim
own the most•expensive boats.:
Although thousands of hot dogs and hamburgers are
consnmed_during the season, the most important event is
the "Corn Eating Contest" held annually at the Island
dance. The winner of this,contest.is acknowledge by the
presentation of a special trophy. •
Rules at.the Island are very simple and easy to obey. Mr,
Argyle insists that the Island is a'.place for fun so no one is
allowed to talk business. The only conversation allowed is
that invblving boating, fishing or similarly rsuits.
There are no phones on Inidan Island, no hydro and
nothing to destroy or disturb the wilderness a'tinosphepe
a so- -rrdm t -o r, All
frb are oncerned about tidiness around the island and
many hours of hard•Iabour is needed to keep things neat and
presentable.
Sam Argylesays there is no social ladder to dlimb at`the
island. "There are no chiefs here, "' fie noted, "only us
Indians."
When the leaves start to fall this a•utirmn it goes without
sayirhg there will be many1ia memories taken away by
*the Islanders of a busy and happ, , summer afloat.