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poe as a ae ree -Keaders" comments Dear Editor: My name is Claude Hag- gerty. | own and operate one of Canada's largest magic shows. Our show specializes in large-scale il- lusions" and tours throughout Canada. In September '85, we were chosen to perform for the grand opening of the West Edmonton Mall, Phase IIE. Recently, we have rear- ranged our schedule so we may raise money for chari- ty and service groups. If any charity or service group in your community could benefit from a fun- draising event, I encourage them to contact me at: Claude Haggerty Magic, 325 Broad St. W., Dunn- ville, Ontario, N1A 1T2; (416) 774-5500. Yours truly Claude Haggerty Capital punishment To the Editor: Dear Friend: Let me share with your readers a recent letter written by Lesley C. Par- rott, the mother of Alison Parrott of Toronto. After considering her letter, your readers may wish to write to our Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney, House of Com- mons, Ottawa, Ontario (no postage required) to commend him for his steadfast opposition to the reinstatement of capital punishment in Canada. Her letter reads: "IT would like you to con- sider my views on capital punishment in light of the motion currently being debated. Our 11-year old daughter, Alison, was ab- ducted and murdered last July. Prior to Alison's death, I had always been opposed to capital punish- , ment, this conviction being based upon the very deep Christian belief that it is wrong to kill another human being no matter what the circumstances. Alison's murder has given me a very strong per- sonal and agonizing ex- Thanks from Dear Editor: We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed in any way to the success of the Olympic Torch Relay Evening, held in Midland. ; We especially would like to thank CKMP, The Midland Times and MacLean Hunter Cable TV for excellent coverage of the event. A big thank-you also, to Little Lake Petro- Canada, Holder's Bakery, perience of the horror of violence and killing. It has more than ever convinced me that we, as a society cannot ever and must not ever condone killing, whether by state or in- dividual, in any shape or form. Throughout this debate much attention has been focused on the victim's rights. While I agree that often the safety, security and suffering of present and future victims is not always given due con- sideration, I do not believe that anyone's suffering can in any way be alleviated by the deliberate killing of other human beings. I do not want to be part of a society that brings up future generations with the belief that killing can be legitimized under certain circumstances. Let the message be clear and unconditional; Human life is sacred, killing is always wrong. Please consider my deep- felt views and vote no to the return of the death pealty." In friendship David Griffis Mair Big Sisters MacDonald's, and the Budd Watson Gallery for their invaluable assistance. We were honoured by the presence of Angela Schmidt-Foster and the Russ Howard Rink. The Big Sisters Association wish Angela Schmidt- Foster all the best for a suc- cessful 1988 Winter Olympics. Yours truly, Big Sisters Assoc. of Huronia Mary Rose McCreath Daily Masses: Devotions: Sundays 2:30 and 3:00 Pilgrimages: gardens Grounds fee: Martyrs' Shrine MIDLAND, L4R 4K5 Opening Saturday, May 16 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 and 7:30 p.m. Daily 3:00 p.m. (July and August) Picnic grounds, cafeteria, souvenir shop, prayer $2.00 per car; $10.00 per bus; $5.00 season's pass Martyrs' Shrine - 526-3788 ONTARIO Garbage day These Grade 4 and 5 students from Sacred Heart School spent a few hours last Wednes- day doing their civic duty. The students, under the leadership of teacher Don Beauchamp, went to Little Lake Park and spent a few hours picking up all the garbage. It was all part of the school's Pitch-In Week, and these youngsters were very proud of all the garbage they managed to collect. By the way, the park was spotless afterwards -- good work! HOLIDAY PRE SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA SALE Watson's Ladies Wear 3-+ Queen Street Elmvale. Ontario G & M Shoppe 305 King Street Midland, Ontario 0% or ALL REGULAR PRICED MERCHANDISE IN THE STORE | 0% OFF DRESSES & COATS SPORTSWEAR by Tan Jay, Alia, Third Dimension, Paris Star, and many other brand names FOOTWEAR by Tender Tootsies Sleepwear, Loungewear, & Lingerie Small, Medium, Large & Extra Large Handbags & Accessories ALL AT 20% SAVINGS Full range of sizes from 5 to 15, 8 to 20. Also Petites, Plus Sizes, and ¥/ Sizes. ¢ 20% SAVINGS Ee Sportswear in sizes 36 to 44 Shop at the stores where you are given courteous and personalized service In tops, shorts, skirts & pants, mix & match Watson's Ladies Wear 34 Queen Street Elmvale, Ontario 322-2151 Ai eP d 4 oa. asi G & M Shoppe 305 King Street Midland, Ontario 526-5761 Tuesday, May 12, 1987, Page 7