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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-08-07, Page 22A 500 x $100 Plan We are hoping for 500 x $100 donations to pay our bank loan and do some renovations LARGER or SMALLER DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED VILLAGE INN Retreat and Recreation Centre 65 MAIN ST. GRAND BEND We Are A Registered Charitable Organization TAX DEDUCTIBLE INCOME RECEIPTS FOR ALL DONATIONS • We provide good food in a quiet atmosphere • We have rooms with good beds for your sleeping comfort • We cater to Family Groups & Larger Retreat Groups • We cater to Wedding Dinners and family gatherings • We are providing facilities for Senior Citizens and handicapped persons. • Marriage counselling • Counselling for other problems we have in this life Trained Counsellors with College Degrees WE NEED YOUR DONATIONS NOW Please Con fact: John & Marion Steckle - Your Hosts ERVIN GINGERICH LLOYID S. MARTIN Zurich - President Grand Bend • Sec,-Treas. TURTLE CHAMPIONS - A feature attraction at Ailsa Craig'i Gala Days Monday was a turtle race. Above, turtle race master Charlie Garrod 'presents the trophies to the winners Paul Jamieson, Carman Stewart, Paul Wannamaker, Greg Hindmarsh and Dean Hindmarsh. T-A photo Plaque recalling history of Ailsa Craig is unveiled By JOY SCHEIFELE About seventy persons gathered Sunday afternoon at the Town Hall in Ailsa Craig for the, official unveiling and dedication of the historical plaque recalling the founding of the village of Ailsa Craig. Reeve Jack Whitmore welcomed those present. Earlier the much needed rain had brought relief to parched crops, but at the time of the ceremonies, the sun appeared once more, allowing the proceedings to take place outside in front of the town hall. Mrs. Agnes Davies, a lifetime resident of the area, gave a brief historical account of the history surrounding Ailsa Craig. "The first settlers arrived in 1835" she explained. "With the building of the Grand Trunk Railway and its completion in 1859, the village began to grow more rapidly. At first the village was called Craig Station but had to be changed. David Craig gave it the name of Ailsa Craig as he recalled the famous rock off the Ayrshire Coast which he had been able to see from his boyhood-, , borae in, Scotland . • The village was one ofl the nation's most thriving com- munities she reminded her listeners. "This area was famous . for beef cattle. Indeed it was second only to Calgary in all of Canada in the number shipped. As many as fifty carloads were shipped in one day." The Honourable William A. Stewart, also spoke of the out- standing heritage of the village. "Some years ago we had the privilege of travelling in Scotland and visited Ailsa Craig there. The village here has been built on a firm foundation with every indication of a fine future," he commented. This was one of the first official functions the minister has been able to accept since his return to goodhealth. The Honourable Robert McKinley, M.P. for Huron- Middlesex was present also. He too, commended the village for its achievements. Professor J. Maurice Careless of the Department of History at University of Toronto gave a brief resume of the Ontario Heritage Foundation who erected the plaque. The Foundation is an agency within the Ministry of Culture and Recreation. The plaque was then unveiled by former Reeve Charlie Garrod, and dedicated by Rev. Alex Simpson of the Ailsa Craig Presbyterian Church. It bears the following inscription: "The founding of this com- munity coincided withthe con- struction °Wale ,,seetion-•ofr theft( Grand Trunk Railway line from St. '.Marys to Point Edward, begun in 1858 and completed a year later. In 1861 David Craig and W. G. Shipley registered subdivisions and a post office was opened. Adopting the name of a small Scottish island, Ailsa Craig, the settlement flourished as the centre for the fertile surrounding region. In 1870 it had a population of 500 and contained hotels, stores, mills and several other small industries. By this time Ailsa • Craig had become the site of the largest cattle market west of London. By a Provincial Act of December 21, 1874, the com- munity became an , incorporated village, the first council met on January 19, 1875. Celebrate • anniversary James and Rose Trevithick last week celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were married on July 29, 1975 in Zurich. A large gathering of friends and relatives were on hand to offer their congratulations and best wishes to the couple. Visitors from as far distant as Florida and Battle Creek, Michigan were present as well as many from close at hand, , Figune.arlYALLyear,sothe...coup1e ,.. operated the general store at Brinsley before their retirement 11 years ago. Recently both became residents at the Craigholme nursing home in ' Ailsa Craig, but are still quite active, The family and friends held a special party for them in the nursing home to celebrate the anniversary. A table was beautifully decorated with several arrangements of flowers which had been received and a special anniversary cake was enjoyed. A relative brought along the couple's wedding photo of 50 years ago. Mrs. Trevithick was the former Rose Hess and was born in' Zurich. She recalls her wedding day as being "a pleasant, warm summer day with the sun shin- ing. Following the wedding the couple moved to Brinsley, the groom's home town where they ran the family general store which has been in existence from 1890. At that time the store carried a complete range of merchandise from wagon wheels to hair pins. The couple have one son, Carl, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. MR. AND MRS. JAMES TREVITHICK Zurich Bean Festival ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Saturday, Aug. 23 We would like area artists and craftsmen/women to display and/or sell their products at the Old Town Hall. Applications are welcome before August 15, 1975 Call Bonnie Lee 236-4341 Box 308, Zurich, Ont. Middlesex Beef Producers BARBECUE POPLAR HILL PARK Thursday, Aug. 21 Speaker: D. R. (DON) BARON Head of Agriculture and Resources, C. B. C., Toronto Tickets: $3.50 In Advance $4.00 At Gate Pre-School Children Free Public School Children $1.50 SUPPER SERVED FROM 5:00 to 7:30 Contact one of the following Middlesex Beef Improvement Association directors for tickets: Clarence Hardy, RR 1, Lucan Allan Hill, RR 2, Lucan Roy Cunningham, RR 2, Lucan Charles O'Shea, RR 3, Granton Austin Hodgins, RR 1, Lucan Cliff Cook, RR 3, Granton By DENISE FLETCHER • Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Allen and Carol, Mr. & Mrs. David Moore, Exeter, Mr. Jack Vos, Woodstock attended the graduation ceremony of Joan Allen from Fanshawe College school of nursing, Victoria Campus, held at Alumni Hall U.W.O. July 29. Mr. & Mrs. Allen later en- tertained at The Garage in honor of Joan. Mrs. Hazel Coward spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. & Mrs. Bob Bibby, of Kirkton. A number of people from the Winchelsea community attended the reception for Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Morgan on Saturday August 2 at the Kirkton- Woodham Community Centre. Mrs. Vi Coward spent Tuesday evening with Mrs. Hazel Coward. Miss Ruth Horn, of London visited recently with Mr. & Mrs. Freeman Horn. Mr. & Mrs. Mike Winbow Charene and Craig spent the weekend at the Paul Bunyan camp at Bayfield. Sun. Thurs. Tues. Mon. Fri. Wed, Sat. 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TOTAL USEABLE HOURS: 15/DAY = 105 Per week INSTRUCTION PROGRAM - 16 hours CLUB PROGRAM - 28 hours 12 =--• 40 OPEN TIME 61 hours Prime PRIME 23 hours NON-PRIME 38 hours CLUB (3.0) CLUB (3.0) OPEN (3.5) CLUB (3.0) OPEN (3.5) OPEN (3„0) CLUB (3.0) By Joy Scheifele Even record heat breaking days did little to dampen the enthusiasm shown for the civic holiday weekend of Gala Days in Ailsa Craig sponsored by the local Lions Club and Business Association. The events got off to a good start on Satirrday evening with a Variety of talents being displayed at the amateur night at the ballpark, Lion Jack Rosser acted as MC for the evening and did much for the good response with his easy banter. Teenage Janice McKay was one of the first performers with two vocal numbers. She ac- companied herself first on the guitar and later on the banjo. Other vocalists included Allan LaLiberte, who sang a number of his own compositions, Marsha Horne of Denfield and Coralyn Knoblauch of Lucan. Small fry Karen Dykeman of Lucan as well as Dwayne and Linda Jane McIntyre were hits of the evening endearing them- selves to the crowds as only little children can. Young Heather MacDonald of Ailsa Craig gave a lively and skillful display of scottish dan- Wal I y's CHINESE GARDEN Main St. Exeter PHONE 235-0464 For The Finest CANADIAN and CHINESE FOOD Monday to Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Sunday - 4:00 p.m. to' 8:00 p.m. Country Music Band "JAMBOREE.' Sunday, August 10 1:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. PINERIDGE CHALET RR 2, HENSALL - 12 BIG BANDS - • Joe Overholt & The Standbys • Country Unlimited • Startrex • Mozarts Melody Makers • The Bluewater Playboys • Bittersweet • Country • AI Harvey & The Blueboys • Bluetones • The Heywood Brothers • The Country Folk • Midnight Special • Fiddlers & Step Dancers Admission $1.50 Children Free FOOD & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE Sat., Aug. 9 9:30 - 1 a.m. DANCE TO "STARTREX" WEEKEND CAMPSITES AVAILABLE Proceeds for Community Service Work the show.4, Champion fiddler, Ernie Adair of Parkhill had many of the toes in the audience tapping both consciously and unconsciously, as few can resist his special music, Although light showers caused the audience to move from the benches and garden chairs outside to under the pavilion, the evening proved once more that much talent and ability is among us and appreciated by the community. Gibson, and low score went to Mrs, Ross Pickering. Sandra and Susan Glanville of Huron Park spent some holidays last week with their grand- parents Mr. & Mrs, Henry Becker. Mrs. Sid Durie and Glenn, spent a couple days last week in Toronto, with her mother Mrs. Peter Wardlaw. Weekend visitors with the Dune's were their two daughters, Pam of London and Mrs. Kenneth Chambers of St. Catharines. Mr. & Mrs. Paul Tarpley, of Florida visited friends and relatives in this area last week. Nancy Baker of Kitchener has been holidaying this past three weeks at her parents home here, and last week in Detroit with her sister, Mr. & Mrs. Tony Regier and baby Christopher. Mrs. Earl Smith, Bruce and Carol of Petawawa, have been holidaying with her mother Mrs. Roy Ratz and her* brother Donald. Loriane Latta of Waterloo spent last week holidaying with her aunt and uncle Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Devine. Fred Weiburg is holidaying at Point Clark, at his son's cottage, Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Weiburg and family. Mr. & Mrs. Julius Nicklom of London visited Saturday with Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Morenz. They all attended the Friedsburg parade and supper and in the evening attended the play "Jaques Brel is Alive and Well' at Huron Country Playhouse. Mr. & Mrs. Roy Young of Toronto spent the weekend here with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Murray Reid. vino CLINTON - ONTARIO .144ENT1PE. BOX OFFICE OPEN 8 P.M FIRST SHOW AT DUSK WED. - THURS. - FRI. - SAT. August 6 - 7 .8 - 9 They'd do anything for a story...and do. 4 ,.. ..t, " 4 \ A, t, e,f ,I . i • .,, ACK MINION . WAITER MUM, •:**.,,,,,, I A etYeco KM ******* ADULT THE FRONT PAM ENTERTAINMENT .7.,,,o, NI \ \\::: , ?',0. \ ? DL-15' \ ,-,4,:\Di. 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Variety of events Gala Days roaring success. eing. To the delight of the audience she danced the famous sword dance. Joanne Carter and Tracy Harrison of Clandeboye demonstrated poise and vigor also with a couple of tap dancing numbers. Michael Koricina of Ailsa Craig gave a performance on both the piano and accordion. Alfred Ropp, Postmaster Emerson McKay and George Lee, best known as the "Three Muskateers" also took part in A miscellaneous shower was held Wednesday evening, at Shipka Community Centre for Susan Pickering bride elect of August. The east group were hostesses for this event. At the social part of evening Progressive Bunco was played and high lady was Mrs, Fred Shower area bride at Shipka program