Goulds gears up again
Two satellite sites established for popular Chase the Ace event
The RNC will again monitor traffic at the Chase the Ace event in Goulds on Wednesday, parking regulations have been tightened up and two satellite sites have been added to accommodate the crowd expected to block the parish hall.
The organizers of the wildly popular St. Kevin’s Parish fundraiser said in a Facebook post they’ve met with various officials, including the fire department, police and city hall.
Last Wednesday, Cindy Casey of Mount Pearl drew the queen of hearts, earning the consolation prize of $110,995. The elusive ace was worth $808,411 at that point with 13 cards left in the deck of 52.
The organizers say this week they will have two satellite locations, so whoever has the winning ticket can proceed to one of those locations, or the parish hall. There will be a volunteer on site to verify the ticket. Once verified by the volunteer, the ticket holder must proceed to the parish hall to pick their card or claim their prize in the case of 50/50.
The two locations are RONA, 53 Main Highway, and St. John’s Racing and Entertainment Centre at the bottom of Lake View Drive.
This Wednesday, there will be no parking between Doyles Road and Della Drive all day.
Parts of the main road may be closed as early as 5 p.m.
Access to side roads through roadblocks will only be permitted for residents holding valid ID stating their address.
All traffic south of the hall, and parked at the hall, must proceed south along the main road to the Goulds Bypass Road. All traffic north must proceed north out of Goulds by way of the main road, Back Line or Petty Harbour.
There will be RNC officers in various locations in the Goulds and additional officers at the Ruby Line, where traffic lights will flash amber as motorists are directed. There will also be officers at the Back Line/ruby Line intersection.
No cars will be allowed on the lawn in front of the parish hall from 5 p.m. onward.
City of St. John’s parking enforcement will be on-site issuing tickets to anyone disobeying signage or direction from Safety First and volunteers.
Ticket sales will take place Wednesday only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.