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Lisa Van den Broeck is one of 15 Pathfinders
in Ontario who have been selected to go to
Mexico on an international Guides
exchange. Lisa will be spending two weeks
in Mexico, visiting Mexico City, Cuernavaca
and Acapulco. She will be meeting other
Guides .from around the world: Lisa, a
member of the lst Goderich Pathfinders,
has been in the Guiding movement for seven
years. ( photo by Darrell Kloeze)
Five members of the 1st Goderich Pathfinders attended the
"Canadian Camporee" last week, sponsored by the Mitten Bay Girl
Scout Council (Saginaw) at Camp oak. Hills near Harrison,
Michigan. They left from Camp Keewaydin near Amberley on
Canada Day with 30 Pathfinders and five leaders from other parts
of the Mapleway Area: ,The girls are, left to right, Mary Su
MacLennan, Anne Crocker, Erinn Mulhern, Tanya Scruton, and
Michelle Rotteau. They enjoyed camping activities with American
Girl Scouts as well as visiting Frankenmuth, camping at a State
park and swimming in Lake MIchigan. (photo by Darrell 1);loeze )
Reader complains of rude treatment at recent Social
Dear Editor,
On Saturday, July 1, my wife, daughter,
son and his wife and child and I went to the
Livery for their Strawberry Social. After
standing in line for approximately 15-20
minutes, and watching a select few go by in
another line, we finally got to buy six tickets
for this event...,. _ _�
Upon entering the inside of the Livery, we
found it had only 15 small tables which could
seat four people each and two longer tables
that sat 8-10 people.
We waited another 15-20 minutes for a
table, and after racing another couple for it,
we finally got seated.
We then waited for another length of time
and finally my son went to find out why we
were not being served—other people who had
come in after us were being served! Why not.
us?
This seems to be when the trouble started.
He was told in four letter words what he,
LETTERS
could do. Someone came.over to our table
and assumed we were from, and I quote,
"That place on Keays Street". After telling
this lady that we.were Goderich residents,
she again stated that if not from "(quote)-
"that Keays Street .property", we must be
from (quote) "that mess from the basement
of the dentist's office".
We finally got our strawberry shortcake.
The two young ladies who served us were
very nervous, I would suppose; because of
the upset at this table.
The young man who we first encountered
came and apologized for his statement, and
we left—not very happy—but we left.
A $1 donation would
produce fireworks display
Dear Editor:
The July 1st fireworks display was en-
joyed by several thousands of people who
lined the beaches, the banks and the scores`
of boats. At least 700 cars were parked in the
areas down Harbour Hill and St.
Christopher's Beach.
It has been suggested by many that next
year we go all out to seek donations in order
to make this an annual event that will entice
peoplefor miles around to travel to our town
- our own noisy, show to end Canada Day
celebrations.
My efforts (through your columns) to get
donations for this year's fireworks resulted
in a total of $211. My thanks to the donors:
Goderich Fire Department ( who gave
$100); Elsa Haydon; W.J. Denomme
Flowers; Susan Chan; Jean Jervis; Jane
Hindmarsh; Victoria Street United Church
Women; John Huyck; Maurice Wilkinson
and Peter Caslick(London) for your kind-
ness.
A thank you to my partners in fireworks
supervision; Chief Bill Beacom and Captain
Mike O'Brien of the Goderich Fire•Depart-
ment. A special thanks to Terry Watson,
Bay City Police Department, who gave his
excellent guidance as this was the first time
that I had actually "fired" a display. (Terry
supervises the annual July Fireworks
Display in Bay City where they fire off over
$30,000 US every year).
Although it is too late to help our 1984
display I will accept donations for the 1985
version. If we received just one dollar from
every car driver that used.their vehicle to
travel to.see the fireworks (the same for
each boat owner) then we would have a nice
start for next season. Think about it! If you
enjoyed the display would it be worth at
least one dollar to go towards an even bigger
series of bangs next year? Any donations
can be made to me at the police station or at
the town hall - for the 1985 Mammoth Super
Colossal Firework Display.
Yours truly,
Patrick King
Fireworks Chairman
Town of Goderich
Wthits driver caught
Dear Editor,
Recently on our serene tree lined street, a
terror which has never before emerged, has
suddenly, quickly and defiantly threatened
every living creature.
On occasions, police and firemen have
driven at high speed up or down, however
their professions and timing can be a matter
of life or death and I am sure the average
person can understand their need for
promptness.
This new peril however, has some of us
quite baffled and frightened. This is a dark
blue sedan with what looks like the
silhouette of a man on the door encircled by
a yellow band and the words "Town of
Goderich something or other Dept." written
on it.
Although this person roars by at about the
velocity of a'B.B., I have observed several
features. He has either racing goggles or
large ulacK r Oster uranin ulr uiu a IIeerteu
brown cap and uniform, also a long salt and
pepper moustache trails behind him in his
reckless search for whatever it is he is
looking for. However, the mast curious
observation seems to be a long brown cane
or stick with what appears to be a piece of
chalk sticking out the end.
Is -this some sort of weapon? flas this man
been hired by some kind of evil organization
for a deed' most foul? Who is he and what is
his purpose'. Could it be that he is a
disgruntled actor who was cut from the
movie "Cannonball Run"?
I hope all safety conscious and concerned
citizens of Goderich will keep their eyes
peeled for this car and driver and maybe he
can, be caught and brought to justice before
itis too late.
Board says congratulations
)Dear )ear Ed itor.
I noted recently that your newspaper was
announced as a winner of the Canadian
Community Newspaper Association
Excellence award.
On behalf of Ontario's 29,000 real estate
brokers and sales representatives, may I
salute you and your paper for your
Pete Henry,
Goderich.
achievement. As one group of professionals
to another, we send along our
congratulations. I know that our members
in the Grey -Bruce Board would also wish to
add their heartiest congratulations;.
Yours sincerely,
J. Terry Stafford,
President.
Watch far schbol buses
School may be finished until September
but Ontario drivers may still encounter
yellow school buses'stopped with the red
lights flashing any day of the week and
through the summer.
Until June 13, the school bus stop law
only applied to children being transported
to or from school or church or mentally
retarded adults being driven to and from --
training centres.
Now, an amendment to the Highway
Traffic Act allows the use of school buses
anytime when transporting children.
The amendment was introduced after
requests were received from a number of
organizations Including; Parks and
Recreation Federation, Ontario Campers
Association, playground organizers,
Association ot Regions and Municipalities
and YM and YWCAs.
Their common purpose was to make use
of the safety attached to the transportation
of children in school buses to playgrounds,
summer camps and on day trips in the
area.
While the Highway Traffic Act
recognizes that safety factor and allows
drivers to use the flashing lights acid
requires drivers to bby them, it may some
time for Ontarians to get used to those
flashing lights during the" summer. The
times and locations of those buses will not
be consistent with school traffic either.
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I find this situation not acceptable as:
1. These people should have known that if
you advertize for a Strawberry Social, you
should be prepared for it.
2. It was a bright sunny day. They should
have'predicted a large crowd.
3. To refer to us, or anyone else, as "from
that Keays Street 'property" or "that mess
in the basement of the dentist's office" was
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completely uncalled for.
I. will not in the future give my time and,•
my'money to this organization.
By the way, my daughter is in a
wheelchair. Yes, she is a handicapped
person, but she is a human being and should
be treated with more respect than we got.
Don Hasson,
Goderich.
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BICENTENNIAL
CELEBRATIONS
JULY 17-22
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Many Events Have Been Planned to Help "Celebrate .To ether"
Ontario's 200th Birthday! Come and Join Us in the Celebrations!
Tuesday July 17th
BICENTENNIAL SHOWCASE • A 90 minute stage show in
celebration of Ontario's 200th Birthday. The show is sponsored by
the . Goderich Recreation Dept. and various. community groups.
Showcase starts at 8 p.m. at the 'Goderich Arena. Tickets: '5.00
Adults, '3.00 Children in advance or '7.00 Adults, '4.00 Children at
the door • Buy now and save at the Livery, the Tourist Booth or, the
• Recreation Office. For more information call 524-2125.
Thursday July 19th
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FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CRAFTS - Three day Festival begins in
Court House Park. Artisans, painters, photographers•and craftsmen
*from all over Ontario come to Goderich to display and sell their ,
wares. Other events include a Flower Show and Food Booths.
Sponsored by the Goderich Recreation Department.
23RD ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE - Shop early and get in on all the
bargains on the Square! Sponsored by the Shoppers Square
Association.
FREE CONCERT! • The Goderich Recreation Department sponsors
a free concert for children in Court House Park at 2 p.m. Come and
join in the fun with singer Jerry Brodey,
Friday July 20th
FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CkRAFTS continues in Court House Park.
SIDEWALK SALE DAYS continue on the Square
SLOWPITCH TOURNAMENT • Play Ball! The Goderich 'Women's
Slowpitch League hosts a three day tournament at the Agricultural
Park.
TRURO BAND"- Truro Concert Band from Truro, Nova Scotia will be
performing in Court House Park at 2 p.m. Come and welcome our
guests from the East Coast! ,
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Friday July 20th
FISH FRY • Fresh fillets ot Ldkr_ Huron Whitefish prepared by
Captain Fats and the •Bluewater Share Club, 4 p.m. in Court House
Park! Tickets are '2.50 for Children. '5.00 for Adults. Proceeds go to
support Crippled Children.
STREET DANCE • Kick up your heels at the Old Fashioned Street
Dance sponsored by the Godench Bicentennial Committee. The
dance will be held on North St from 9 p.m. tits midnight with live
music provided by Francie Scram and the Boys. The event is free -
everyone welcome! '
Saturday July 21st
10 KM. FUN RUN AND ROAD RACE - Race begins at 10 a.m. from
Ernie's Roadhouse. Lots of prizes and merchandise • special
category, for racers who live in the Town of Goderich. Co-sponsored
by Goderich Recreation Department and Athlete's Foot • Suncoast
Mall.
FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CRAFTS and SIDEWALK SALE • Final
day!
FARMER'S MARKET • Fresh fruits and vegetables for sale from 8
a.m. • 1 ,p.m. at Court House Park. Sponsored by Business
Improvement Area Board.
WOMEN'S SLOWPITCH TOURNAMENT continues.
Sunday.July 22nd
FINAL DAY • Slowpitch Tournament!
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SPECIAL CONCERT • Goderich Laketown Band hosts the Truro
Concert Band from Truro, Nova Scotia The free concert at Harbour,
Park will feature both bands and the Goderich Air Cadets. Begins at
7 p.m.!
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