A week ago, the Vancouver Sun highlighted 88-year-old Dorothy Burnett, who got to live in Happyland (today's PNE Playland) when she was a child. Her father was the superintendent of rides, a child's fantasy setting. Turns out Don Wrigley has been in contact with her for many years, and she was coming into town as a guest of the PNE during their centennial event. With Dianne McLeod's assistance, Don today brought Dorothy and her family and friends back to the carousel she once rode as a child. You could see the memories flooding back. Thanks to Dianne, a Burnaby Now reporter was present to record the event.
Dorothy has recently written "Shoot the Chutes", a book of her memories of those glorious childhood years lived in the shadow of the Giant Dipper. She has donated an autographed copy to the BVM.
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