Clinton News-Record, 1985-07-10, Page 68•
GODERICH TOWNSHIP 1l veryone loves a
Parade- Isesto refect the friendly and,
t:oePeT' p
ative spirit that is with'fn a comzmm-
ty, A parade has beep planned in
Holn iesv ille -on July 2,0 for poderich
Township's 1-5.0 celebrations to say HAPPY
150thGODERICH TOWtSHIP.
The parade Committee .chairperson, Bill
Lobb, has been working hard to snake sure it
will contain a good variety of floats and
bands. He is assisted py committee
members: Jack Tebbutt, Bill Crawford,,
David Orr, Jane McClinchey, and George
Bacon. They have been planning for, the last
six months to make everything run
smoothly for the sesquicentennial parade.
The route chosen by the committee begins
at the new Township Shed. A11people par-
ticipating in the parade are asked to be
there and ready by 11:410 a.m. for judging.
The parade will: begin at 1:00 pan.' sharp. It
will travel North from the shed, turn left at
the Community Centre and then turn right
on the Cut Line to head towards the store. It
will head East along the old Highway 8 route
and disperse at the Township Ball Park.
Lobb said they enlisted theassistance of the
Goderich C.B. Club for a communications
Sports for
everyone
The Goderich Township 1-5-0 celebrations
feature something for everyone and sport-
sfans have not been left out of the fun. The
township's ball diamond will be busy every
evening from July 15-19, with slowpitch and
fastball games, featuring various special 1-
5-0 themes.
Games begin Monday, July 15, with an
evening of fun slowpitch competition
between area church groups and service
clubs, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Players from the original Goderich
Township ball league will return to action on
Tuesday night, for a series of exhibition
slowpitch matches. The teams that will be
renewing old rivalries in these contests are
Por. is Hill, Holmesville, Taylor's Corners
and ' ion Si . e oa¢s., •,.y'
We. �;.. ht's games will feature
teams m. r f of councillors from the
townships o. Londesboro, Tuckersmith,
Goderich, Hullet, Colborne and Stanley,
competing in inter -township competition.
Thursday night is ladies slowpitch night,
with area women's teams getting togther
for some baseball fun.
"The big finalle," says Darrel Abbott, of
the games organization committee, will be
Friday night, when some of the township's
best men's and ladies fastball players will
return to compete against a squad from
Tuckersmith Twp. • Teams will include
players from the 1-5-0 organizational groups
from both townships.
Monday to Thursday games will comm-
mence at 7:30 p.m. and continue until about
9 p.m. Friday night the women's teams take
the field and 7:30 and the men's competition
begins at 9 p.m.
Township tales
network.
Judges are fronsthe three area television
sta *onsi and soma local nawdeipatleaders.
MonetetrY plies will be awarded to the first
three winners in ea.cll. classifieatti.on, All
children on decorated bicycles wili:receive a
token of gratitude for their efforts; Par-
ticipation and quality floats will certainly be
rewarded by the comnnittee.
Lobb reported, that over 50 floats already
are registered. The majority are from pec-
ple out of the Township. He encourages- the
Township residents to submit their -entries
as promptly as possible: At least six Shriner
units have confirmed their participation.
Bands are favourites, of the spectators and
five definitely will add their talents to the
event. Antique cars, light and heavy horses
1870
. Upon death of John Shaw; "This Council
deeply regrets the loss it has sustained by
the death of the late John Shaw Esq., who
discharged the duties of Township Clerk for
•the last 25 years, during which time he
merited not only the estiem of the Connell,
• by his diligence and business capabilities,
but endeared himself to all by his accom-
modating and. courteous manner in his of-
ficial capacity, and the members of this
council tender their deepest sympatny to his
friends in their bereavement."
ana child en on decorated: bicycles will also
be inc uded, Interest has been exressedVia.
have family fioatsas,a•separate registration.
category and the cgrnmitte has new am adds
banal category for all those families, who
wish to enter a float:
Lobb was satisfied ,that people would en-
joy themselves. and that everything is
organized for July 20. If anyone wants to be
part of the 1-5-0 parade, they can contact
him at 4823062. -
Since the township was in the parade
planning snood they decided to participate
in parades this year throughout the area. A
float committee was .created. in late April"
.composed of Millie Lobb as chairperson,
Marty Lobb, Gayle Wilson, Bill and Bev
Chowen, Bev YenOuyp and Jane MO
QUO. Tie ha a ed ' float to adve�`
the 1, -ii -0 ev: . Th ere ott is r
opportunity to ],etc nei pibo>
n unities ealr the TOW1.115
nl song, a
but revised byy• light people
volved each time with the float, sole on it
and others beading out balloons and Pani -
Wets. 'Mei 'have had 'no. problem getting,
people to;take part.
The spectators' response has been very
good, aeeording to Lobb. She said her • cow-
naittee has hadto work hard getting it ready
to go the road'but they all enjoy it. Maybe
they realize that eryone does love a
parade and when you know people will ap-
• preciate what you are doing it snakes it
easier to continue.
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Congratulations
Goderich Township
from the new kid
on the block.
As your newest member of the community, and on behalf of McDonald's
Restaurants World -Wide, it is with great honour that we extend our best wishes for a
very successful 1.5.0 Celebration.
Having arrived just in time allows us the opportunity to salute the people; past and
present, who have worked together to make this area a place "all" can be proud of. It
also enables us to participate in the festivities with our new neighbours in the township.
We at your local McDonald's are proud to call this area "home" and as you enter into
a new era we look forward to serving your needs, and contributing to the community for
many years to come.'
IT'S A GOOD . TIME
FOR THE GREAT TASTE ,'•
McDonalds
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Your local McDonald's opens July lith at
354 BAYFIELD RD., GODERICH
Locally Owned and Operated by Brian Dent and his
friendly, courteous staff
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