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Times-Advocate, 1978-04-13, Page 23was By JOY SCHEIFELE The school yard at East Williams Public School was nearly empty last Friday as the majority of the children made for the nearby Nairn Park to take part in the kite flying contest over the noon hour. The contest, sponsored by the school, brought out kites of every design and colour. Students from the early grades up to grade eight took the challenge eagerly while the weather provided bright skies and high winds. John Aszalos nearly took the prize when he managed to all but remove his kite from sight some 1700 ft. up, when the cord snapped and the kite made its break for freedom. Fletcher declared the official winner, with brothers Dean and Todd Bender taking second and third place. Jonathan Arnel was the winner of the best home made kite. BROTHERS WIN — Dean (left) and Todd Bender (right) proved their skills at kite flying as they managed to talce se- e°n places respectively in the annual contest at East Williams Public School, Friday. With them is Jimmy Walsh. See us for * * Your authorized Alcan dealer WALT EDWARDS CONTRACTING R. R. 2 Ailsa Craig • Fascia and Soffits • Shutters • Storm Windows • Aluminum doors Ask about our super insulation packag FREE ESTIMATES-FULL RANGE OF COLORS * * * SIDING TRIM WINDOWS DOORS AWNINGS C. GRASDAHL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Call Collect 293-3002 AUTHORIZED ALCAN DEALER Bonded for consumer protection YOURAICANBEAUIYIECHNICIAN: Beauty is something that comes in a truck and goes on with a hammer... like Alcan siding. Alcan siding is beautiful to look at. In enough styles and colours to suit anybody. And it stays beautiful,...the baked-on enamel is' guaranteed for 20 years against blistering, peeling or flaking. So you save money by not having to paint. Your local Alcan dealer is listed in yourYellow Pages under 'S' for Siding and he'll give you a free esti­ mate for installing Alcan siding. So if you've been thinking of adding some beauty to your home,just give him a call...he'll bring you a truckload. Alcan Building Products Division of Alcan Canada Products Limited Siding, soffit, fascia, eavestroughs, downpipes, storm windows and doors, replacement windows and theThermalok patio door. TROUBLE — Little Kevin Wiseman had a bird-shaped kite in the contest at East Williams last week,but had trouble getting it to perform like a bird as he experienced difficulty in getting the kite caught in the right current of wind. r. CHAMP — Jimmy Fletcher took first prize for raising his kite the highest at last Friday's contest at East Williams Public School. Page 23Times-Ady oca te, April 13, 1978 By TOM LESSARD Hopefully spring is around the corner and summer will Soon arrive. With it will come many new and in­ teresting functions to en­ tertain the wandering minds of our Youth. As an example, plans are being made to inform all the youth in our communities about what they can expect to be able to participate in the near future. At the schools there are people visiting to enlighten the kids on soccer, baseball, track and field and physical fitness programs. In Huron Park on a Saturday yet to be decided (because of the time needed to ensure the availability of equipment) there will be movies, program agendas, interest finders and per­ sonnel guidance counselors to assist us and you. Friend of Youth is our Motto. This we, in the up­ coming months and years are going to prove. Everyone in the surrounding com­ munities will benefit. A proposal was accepted at our last meeting to begin work on a soccer field and ball diamond behind the Cgntralia Community Centre. This is just one of the many projects in mind. The Optimist bingos, which are going into their third week, have been having a good response. Watch for the weekly ad in this paper. Come out and have a fun night with the money you make at the quickie bingos which are held prior to the regulars. Be early. Get a good seat and avoid the pushing and shoving of other functions. On April 29 at the Huron Rec. Centre at 6 p.m. the Optimist Club of Stephen will be holding their Charter Banquet and Dance. This is a one and only. Represen­ tatives from all over Ontario will be attending to show their support and interest in our club. If you are free and wish to find out just what our organization is all about, this is a good time to meet the members, their wives, girlfriends, associates and friends. The best way to find out about this function is to ask the members or watch for our ads right here in the T-A beginning next week. Our next meeting for those who are interested in joining is to be held at Bob and Shirls Restaurant at 9 a.m. on April 23. Notify Jim Gage Huron Park or Bob Lammie in advance if you wish to participate. For all the youth in the area there is a skateathon for the March of Dimes being held this Saturday at the Huron Park Arena at 10 o’clock a.m. For your sponsor sheets, call Tony Jones 228-6366. Let’s help this worthy cause. After your laps are completed there will be free skating until 1 p.m. The Park minor hockey banquet is on at 2 p.m. this Saturday followed by a dance at 9 p.m. If you haven’t got your tickets as yet there are still some available from Bill McGrath or at the door there may be a few. Help the players for next year. Businessmen hear about development from Stephen Central TIGER TIMES By JOY SCHEIFELE Gerry Layne, Industrial Commissioner for Tillson­ burg met with the Ailsa Craig Business Association at the Senior Citizens Activi­ ty Centre in Ailsa Craig, Wednesday. Mr. Layne first described economic development in general and then showed slides of the economic development of Tillsonburg, which is currently one of the fastest growing areas in terms of industrial­ commercial expansion in Canada. The town is widely known for its abundant recreational and educational facilities. Only one at ratepayer event By JOY SCHEIFELE One lone resident was in attendance at a public meeting of ratepayers of Ailsa Craig last Tuesday. The Planning Board of the Village of Ailsa Craig con­ sidered a draft amendment to change land designated “Rural area” to “residen­ tial” north of the Canadian National Railway Line, west of Queen Street and east of the Ausable River. The land is presently occupied by a house and apple orchard, and owned by the late Mrs. J. Cree. The change is to allow for four single-family lots to be created on the sight. One of these lots would be for the existing house on the proper­ ty in question. No objections were raised to the amendment. “One of the keys to growth”, he stressed “is available land. Sites must be set aside to allow for careful expansion”. He advised a town to sell itself and make itself known and thus attract people to it. He suggested a town allow itself pride in its achievements and generate enthusiasm for itself so others will want to be a part of it. In order to grow a town must have very precise guide lines for industry to establish itself in terms of types of construction, products produced and pollution control, he warned. He emphasized that one of the best salesmen for a com­ munity is the business per­ son already established in the town, and thus stressed the importance of having a happy business community. He encouraged rural com­ munities to get involved with the surrounding townships. He emphasized that the more important ad­ ditional taxes that an in­ dustry creates is the tremendous spinoff in terms of service development and high wages that industries bring. Mr. Layne also is consul­ tant to Ontario Ministry of Industry and Tourism and Member of Fanshawe College Advisory Com­ mittee, and Manager of Regional Airport at Tillson­ burg. Members of the Ailsa Craig Village Council, the Planning Board and other in­ terested persons were in­ vited to the meeting. A live­ ly discussion followed Mr. Layne’s address. History Fair —• On Monday. March 13 judges were busy picking winners for the school fair. Mr. Lawrence, history teacher, was pleased with the projects. The prize winners were senior: 1st Brian Johnson doing a covered bridge (West Montrose). Sarah McClure did the toboggan ride in Crediton. placing 2nd, 3rd prize was Ross Finkbeiner, doing the old Exeter Arena. In the Junior division 1st was Doug Woodburn doing Stephen School. 2nd was Marsha Clarke doing the Eldon House. All in­ termediate students who completed a project will participate in a trip to Ste. Marie. (Sarah McClure) Volleyball Teams — Our school has just picked our volleyball teams. They have been practicing every day since we came back from the March break. The tour­ nament is on April 14. The boys go to Exeter Public School and the girls to McCurdy. Operetta — Our school has been very busy lately with our operetta. Going West. There is a junior and senior cast, so we are fighting for equal practise time. The songs and lines are just about right but there is still scenery, lights and some of the costumes to do. I hope you can make it to one of the performances. We will inform you later of the exact dates. Why I like Stephen Central School — I think Stephen Central is the best school in every county around. I wouldn’t mind a few changes but this doesn’t change my feelings. I like this school because it has nice teachers that will help anytime you need it. Electives are another thing I like because you have a wide choice of things you would like to try. The subjects taught here are explained very well by the teacher in charge. Everyone is treated alike. Nobody can complain about the activities at this school. We have many ac­ tivities which are hits with pupils. If somebody says anything against this school they sure don’t know what their talking about. What are your feelings about this school. (DougWoodburn) On March 10 I took a poll in Stephen Central School. In the March break 235 students stayed in Ontario for their holidays, 17 puoils went to another country and two travelled out of Ontario into another province. Sarah McClure. r«b ! 0) Make sure your child is immunized against disease. This is what Ontario is doing to help you. Over 25% of our children have not been immunized by the time they enter school. That’s not only surprising, it’s dangerous — because there has been an increase of diphtheria, whooping cough and measles in recent months. The Ontario Ministry of Health provides vaccines to immunize children against diphtheria, polio, whooping cough, tetanus, measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). Your Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) pays a fee to the doctor for administering them. Immunization can save lives and is quick and easy. It’s up to you — to make sure that your children are protected. Take them to your family physician now, or have them immunized by your local health unit. A free pamphlet with a chart showing which diseases your child should be immunized against, and at what ages, is available now. Write today for your copy of the pamphlet “Immunization is Your Responsibility” to: Health Resource Centre Communications Branch Ontario Ministry of Health Hepburn Block, Queen’s Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1S2 Dennis Timbrell, Minister of Health William Davis, Premier Province of Ontario Walk, jog, run, skate, ski, swim, paddle, pedal . . . don't let life catch you with your head down. Fitness is fun. Try some. PBRTIClPdCTinn SHOWS PLANS — Gerry Layne, industrial commissioner for Tillsonburg and consultant to the Ontario ministry of industry and tourism, shows plans of the regional airport at Tillson­ burg to Ailsa Craig Business Association president N. Scheifele. Members of council and the planning board attended the meeting at which Mr. Layne spoke on community development. 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