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FROM LEFT: Const. Lizotte, Chief Player and Mayor Moreland Lynn ale te Sis SAFETY PATROLLERS 120 of them receive special scrolls, praise by Doug Reed A total of 120 safety patrollers were honoured in Penetanguishene this week at four elementary schools in that centennial town. On hand at special assemblies were Police Chief Dennis Player, Public Safety Officer Const. Art Lizotte and Mayor Ron Bellisle. The trio handed out scrolls and trophies to safety patrollers at St. Joseph's School, Corpus Christi, St. Louis and Burkevale. The scrolls, signed by the Governor-General of Canada, called attention to the patrollers' unselfish contribution to the world of public (school) safety. The presentations this week had special significance for Const. Lizotte who had spent more than 200 hours making the individual works of art each containing a silver dollar provided by the Penetanguishene Lions Club. At each school, the presentations were greeted with applause and enthusiasm. Motorists now that the school kids are on eir summer holidays, please keep an eye out for them. CENTENNIAL ~% r CELEBRATIONS The best ts yet to come in 100-year-old communit y The last week of Penetanguishene's centennial celebrations is here, and we will end our party with a very busy schedule. This weekend is fully booked with Liberty Days and the Drumhead Parade and sailpast. Check the schedules in today's paper for times and ' logations. Something very special to look forward to is the Heritage Recognition Banquet, Wednesday June 30 at the Curling Club. The social hour begins at 5:00 p.m., and the banquet and fashion show are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Mary Dubeau is the hostess for this revue of fashions and she has described the collection as "exciting and dramatic."' Fashions range from early 1867 styles through to the very flamboyant and extravagant fashions popular at the turn of the century. Included in the collection are a hand-stitched wedding nightgown circa 1880 and a erocheted set of lingeries of the same period. Tickets for the meal are $5.50 and should be purchased in advance, from the town office, Wally's Men's Shop, Duval's, Gauthier's or Ron's Confectionery. If you prefer to eal at home you are still welcome to enjoy the full evening's en- tertainment at no charge. Don't miss the awards program alt 7 p.m. The Town of Penetanguishene is taking this op- portunity to recognize the contribution of key figures and clubs from the town's past. Be there to recognize the contributions of John Bayfield and Carol Gerow, the authors of the recently released centennial book. Join the ap- plause to recognize the important roles played by local service clubs. Honour past sports heroes including this year's Junior C Champions. Don't miss a celebrity appearance by Etienne Brule, Father Le Caron and other historical greats. Once again, remember this is the awards final for centennial, and meal tickets are $5.50 each. The rest of the evening is absolutely free, so be sure to invite all your friends and relations. We are proud of the celebrations going on in our town, and proudly invite guests from near and far. --Diane Greenfield, Centennial Coordinator Wes Wheeler retires Wes Wheeler, middle, has retired from his job as a machine operator with Pillsbury in Midland. Wheeler joined Copeland Flour Mills in 1945, and stayed when the business was sold" to Pillsbury. On the left is plant superintendent Jim Byrne, on the right, Don Maldeis, president of Local 388 American Federation of Grain Millers. Historical Parks. There will be no admission charge t Sainte-Marie among the Hurons on Saturday, July 10 to commemorate the third annual "Shondecti" and the arrival of the "Destination: Sainte-Marie" flotilla. To add to the colour of this year's "Shondecti", merchants in downtown - Midland are encouraged to wear any clothing reflecting the 17th century c2lebration commemorating the arrival of canoe flotillas to Sainte-Marie more than 300 years ago. "Authentic" clothing can range anywhere from a proper cotton chemise and woolen knickers, to leather work, to simply a "ceinture flechee" or sash. The sashes can be purchased from the 'Friends of Sainte-Marie" volunteer group at the Publications Centre located in the foyer of Sainte-Marie among the Hurons. ' 'Shondecti' has a lot to celebrate this wear with the arrival of Destination: Sainte-Marie on July 10 and we hope the downtown merchants can help us to make this the best 'Shondecti' ever," said Paul Deault, General Manager of Huronia "Shondecti", a Huron term meaning, "They returned to such a place", has in two short years emerged as one of the premier events in central Ontario, at- tracting a record turnout last year of 110 canoes carrying more than 300 par- ticipants. This year's program is very similar to the two previous events. The day starts off at 9 in the morning with a pancake breakfast at the Midland Centennial Arena for participants and spectators. All profits go towards the operation of the arena. Registration for the canoe portage, followed by races and a flotilla, starts at 10:30 a.m. in the arena parking lot. The Labatt's Special Events van will be on hand to point participants in the right direction. The popular portage through downtown Midland starts at 11:15 under police escort and the colourful atmosphere will be charged with the crackle of muskets fired by members of the Nor'westers organization. Music from the 17th century will be provided at the Midland town dock by "'The Music Makers". Canoes will be launched from the town dock in three different classes starting at 12:30. Class "A" will race around Snake Island and up the Wye River to Sainte- Marie Park. Class "B" will race straight to the park from the town dock. The remaining canoes in Class "C"' will form a flotilla for a leisurely paddle to Sainte- Marie Park. A symbolic dropping of the traditional "Shondecti" paddle by a costumed in- terpreter from Sainte-Marie will signify the start of each class. All the canoes are expected to reach the park by one o'clock. Awards will be presented again this year to the top three finishers in Class'*A" and "B"' as well as to the firm entering the most canoes, the crew wearing the most authentic costumes and the group travelling the furthest distance to par- ticipate in "Shondecti". Awards will also be presented to the 1st and 2nd place finishers in the flotilla division. There is an impressive line-up of prizes this year including 17th century reproduction leather pouches and fireplace pokers. The company entering the most canoes will receive a hand- crafted "Shondecti" paddle for display. There will also be special children's prizes. Anyone interested in entering a canoe should call Sainte-Marie weekdays, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., at 526-7838. Highlighfing the afternoon program of "Shondecti" will be the arrival of the four canoes completing the 1,200 kilometre trip from Quebec City. The 'Destination: Sainte-Marie"' participants are due to arrive at Sainte-Marie Park at 1:15 p.m. and will be welcomed with an honourary musket salute provided by soldiers from the Historic Naval and Military Establish- ments in Penetanguishene. The crew will present an historic dramatization in Sainte-Marie Park and then it is on to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons at 2:30 p.m, for an official welcoming ceremony in North Court. The lengthy "Shondecti" program concludes with a special evening presentation at Sainte-Marie by 'Destination: Sainte-Marie"' starting at 8 p-m. Friday, June 25, 1982,, Page 3 e%