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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-06-19, Page 6PAGE 6—GODERICki SIGNAL STAR, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19,1985 tp:71:',\`:.X117Mr\rrr\ rurrrrr��rr�rr��rrrr„„,„, rrrrrrrtarrrrrrrrrrr,„„, rr Ip,, u NOW OPEN Seven days -a -week 8:30 a.m., to 5 p.m. BOB'S CISH MARKET • Choice Lake Huron Fish • PERCH • WHITEFISH • PICKEREL We produce what we sell — THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL — Fresh Perch Fillets 3 99 ONLY • Le. North DockBayfield 565-2699 "Fish eaters moke better lovers Storewide Sale June 20, 21, 22 TRUCKLOAD Free FAN SALE Coffee Flan an;Light 8 00 weighing only 5 lbs.) Reversible Deluxe $7900 and many more Large selection of lights to fit all our fans Also fantastic savings of up to Store hours daily. 9 - 6.... Friday night, till 9:00 p.m. • Lamps • Ceiling Fixtures • Floor Lamps • Crystal • .Tiffanies • China Oft Hotson Lighting & China 1 mile north of Grand Bend 238-8240 P le Volunteer tills about experiences in Latin American countries BY CORINNE BOYLE When Suzanne Stump decided to volunteer for work in a third -world country, she com- mitted herself for nine months, thinking it was a long time to be away from home. After almost two years, she returned to her home in Walkerton anxious to share her ex- periences in Latin America. Last Wednesday evening, Stump told Women's Institute members at North Street United Church about her term as a volunteer with Pueblito Canada,, a non- profit charitable organization which works to prevent child abandonment and provide help for Latin American children who have no home. She first spent time in Mexico learning Spanish so she could communicate with the people of Latin America. The first nine months of her term were in Costa Rica where Pueblito began its first project, a village for street children in 1974. Since that time, Peublito has expanded to help hundreds of children in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. She witnessed first-hand the living condi- tions in a country with an unemployment rate of about 75 per cent. "Families flood into the cities thinking the chances for education and wealth will be better there," said Stump. "The problem is that everyone has, the same idea and the cities are so overpopulated that parents find it impossible to provide for their children." "Many children are abandoned and forc- ed to fend for themselves on the streets." These children are Pueblito's main con- cern. Stump said the projects by Pueblito are aimed at educating these children and teaching them skills so they will be able to provide for themselves when they get older. "We must teach them to' teach Suzanne Stump told North Street United W.I. members about her two years as a volunteer. in Co a Rica and the Dominican Republic on a project to help street children. 1 themselves," she said. By organizing train- ing programs for these children Pueblito proves to these people that they can provide for themselves. "Slowly but surely the lies of these peo- ple are improving." These young street children make their living shining shoes, collecting bottles, and selling whatever they can to raise money to feed themselves. Pueblito brings them in off the street and provides clothing and shelter while educating them in the most home -like at- mosphere possible. • Volunteers like Stump work with the children so they in turn will be able to help others in similar circumstances. Pueblito funds training for such practical skills as sewing, hairdressing, cooking and tailoring. Several agricultural projects such as planting crops and raising cattle help the people to become self-sufficient. Children are sent to school but schools recognized by the government provide no supplies for the students. Pueblito buys the mandatory uniforms for the children and pay for their school supplies if parents are not able to do so. Stump said Pueblito will help any com- munity that requests it. Medical services are provided through a clinic to the com- munity and parents contribute by helping with the maintenance of the centre. After the 11 months in Costa Rica, Suzanne decided to continue her volunteer work ; , transferred to the Dominican Repuv She said there are not as many abandoned children there but Pueblito is helping to strengthen the community by pro- viding the ro- viding'the same types of services as in Costa Rico. Through sharing her experiences in the Latin American countries, Stump hopes to encourage more support for Peublito and other organizations which aim to make life better for less fortunate people. She• is enthusiastic about the work being done to help underprivileged children and said she would eventually like to return to Latin America. Goderich mariner who helped create Young Canada tournament dies at 79 FRED ROBINSON ' Captain' Fred Robinson, 79, a master mariner who helped create the world's oldest peewee hockey tournament in Goderich, died Thursday, June 13, 1985 at his small potato farm near Wingham. A native of Goderich, he left town after graduating from high school to spend more than 40 years sailing on the Great Lakes. After earning his master's ticket, he captained a research and patrol vessel for the federal government, tankers for Imperial Oil and freighters for several shipping companies. During winter freeze -ups, he coached Minor hockey teams in Toronto. In 1949 he took a team called Ted's Pals to'Goderich to compete in the first peewee hockey tournament, organized by wintering sailors and the local Lions Club. The tournament grew to become the renowned Young Canada Week, which annually attracts thousands of young players from across Canada and the U:S. With the opening of the St. Iawrence Seaway, he became a Great Lakes pilot on the Welland Canal and in that capacity was at the helm of the first submarine to enter the upper lakes. Mr. Robinson was one of six native sea captains honored by Goderich during its 150th anniversary. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Mary, his sister Hazel O'Neill, of Goderich, his - brother Cy, of Tillsonburg, three children Fred (Bud) and Mary Lou St. John, of Las Vegas, Nevada and Anne O'Leary of Toronto and 11 grandchildren. OBITUARIES Friends visited at the Layton and McBernie Funeral Home in Wingham folldwed by a funeral mass at Sacred Heart CatholicChurch in Wingham. FLORENCE RIVERS Florence Rivers, 87, of Goderich, died Thursday, June 13, 1985 at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. Thedaughter of the late David Bell and the former Eva DeLong, she was born Dec. 18, 1897 at Dungannon. A member of the Knob° Presbyterian Church, she was also a member and past president of the W.M.S. of Knox Church, a member and past Noble Grand, of Goderich Rebekah Lodge 89, past president of the Hospital Auxiliary of Alexandra Marine and General Hospital and a member and past president of the Arthur Circle, Knox Church. She was predeceased by her husband Harold N. Rivers and three' brothers Leonard, William and George Bell. Surviving are two sons Donald and his wife Mary, of Lambeth and Lorne and his wife Janet, of Kitchener, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. - Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 15 at McCallum Funeral Home with Rev. G.L. Royal, of Knox Presbyterian officiating. Interment Maitland Cemetery. 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(,,. 39900 Was S99Q qq N Chesterfield Wry, Only 398°°Wry,S5911o0 N:., Love Seat ooy 99" All Recliners, 20% to Swivels, Gliders s Straight Choirs SO% •ff Flip Flops For your <ouogP Lamps, Mirrors Pictures, Light Fixtures 89°° Slashed Krug Bedroom 1/2 price Suite Phon2235.1964 homeland furniture Goderich Rebekah Lodge 89 held a memorial service at the funeral home .on Friday evening. - Pallbearers included Steven Rivers, Mark Rivers, Bob Snell, Brian Rivers, Jack Boos and Norm Dickinson. ROBERT ANTHONY HOWARD Robert Anthony Howard, 70, of Ashfield Township, died Saturday, June 15, 1985 at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. The son of the late Robert Howard and the former Annie Sinnett, he was born Nov. 7, 1914 in Ashfield Township. A farmer in Ashfield Township, he was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Kingsbridge. Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth ( Pat ) Walsh, one daughter Anne Marie and her husband Michael Leitch. of Goderich, one .son Gerard, of. Ashfield Township, one brother John T. and his wife Rita Howard, of Ashfield Township and one nephew Stephen Howard, of Ashfield Township. He was predeceased by two brothers Thomas Joseph D.F.C. and James E. Funeral mass was held at St. Joseph's Church, Kingsbridge on Tuesday, June 18 with Rev. E.J. Dentinger, celebrant officiating. Prayers were said at McCallum Funeral Home on Monday evening, Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Kingsbridge. ' Pallbearers included Stephen Howard, Ben Miltenberg, Michael Courtney, Douglas Scott, Paul Frayne and John VanRooy. BEST RATE .1 7 /8 % 5 YEAR ABC ANNUITIES LTD. 53 WEST ST. GODERiCH 524-2773 GO- 7 t 04 0 714CF 579 fat At JUVENILE HOCKEY TEAM Gulf Tournament and BBQ Entry Fee '25. SUNDAY, JUNE 23 Tee Off 11 a.m. SUNSET GOLF.I Phone John Peters 524-9002 Doug Cruickshank 524-8391 LAUNDRY ROOM, REL'® ROOM, GARAGE TOO,'`LET US /NSTALL PROPER L/GHT/NG__ FOR YOU FRED LAWRENCE ELECTRIC 526-7505