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Times-Advocate, 1978-06-29, Page 17imes Serving South Huron, North Middlesex Times-Advocate, June 29, 1978 Blyth openings next week The 1978 season opens at the Blyth Summer Festival on July 7 with The Huron Tiger. Written by London’s Petpr Colley, this often- hilarious play brings to life the legend of the outrageously eccentric founder of Goderich, Tiger Dunlop. Curtain time is 8:30 p.m. on July 7 and will be preceeded by a special hot turkey supper in the Blyth Memorial Hall. Keith Roulston, author of last year’s hit The Shortest Distance Between Two Points once again takes a poke at society with His Own Boss, opening on Tuesday, July 11 at 8:30 p.m. Bureaucracy, human nature and politics are the victims • Advocate & North Lambton Since 1873 Given new alternative for community centre By JOY SCHEIFELE A new alternative was given to the proposed Community Centre com­ mittee in Ailsa Craig at a public meeting held Monday night when solicitor John J. Eberhard outlined a proposed retirement and recreational development by his client Nibourg Brothers. The Nibourg family has recently bought over 70 acres adjacent to the site of the proposed community ’ centre and bordering on the McDonald property which they hope to develop into a WEBER REUNION Another year has gone by and another reunion of the Daniel Weber family gathered at the Dashwood Community Centre was held June 18. A good crowd attended and partook of a well prepared lunch. Rev. G.B. Carr, London gave a short devotion and concluded by reading the 23rd Psalm.’ Election of of­ ficers for next year are as follows: Presidents - Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weber; Secretary- Treasurer - Mrs. Margaret Horner; Sports Committee - Mrs. Douglas Lightfoot, Mr. David Carr. Mrs. Elaine Dunn and Mrs. Marilyn Hern led in a number of races and games ......... ............................ retirement centre with separate recreational facilities which would in­ clude a large hall, meeting room, swimming pool, sauna, kitchen, store, etc. “The Nibourgs recently purchased the Chapman farm which they will con­ tinue to farm,” explained Mr. Eberhard, “and they want to become a part of this community,” Two members of the Nibourg family are housebuilders and plans are to clean up the flats and make a park on the east side of the river and to establish a recreational vehicle park on the west side. A firm has been engaged to do a feasibility study and it is anticipated that the results will be available within the month. The proposed community centre committee outlined present plans for a centre which would house a main hall 120’ x 50’, meeting room 32’ x 40’, kitchen 32’ x 20’, washrooms, storage area, cloakrooms, etc. The proposed building would lend itself to possible expansion and at a cost of $300,000*, Adrian Ansems, Recreational Director for Parkhill, outlined the financial requirements; and available grants. With the support of East Williams and McGillivray Townships a total of $75,000 would be available in government AAA*OPEN HOUSE CRAFT SALE EMPLOYERS! ENJOY YOUR SUMMER EASE YOUR WORKLOAD HIRE A STUDENT THEY'LL WORK FOR YOU! Canada Manpower Centre For Students EXETER GODERICH 235-1711 524-2744 grants. A Wintario grant of $75,000 would be obtained based on one third of $225,000, leaving $150,000 to be raised by the three municipalities jointly. The iocation of proposed centre questioned and the meeting was assured that the building would be situated out of the flood plain area, and a foot of fill would easily eliminate any dangers. With the advent of sewers being built in the village, concern about higher taxes was raised. Reeve Whitmore reported that it will cost $225 for sewers across a 6t)’ lot. “The cost to the householder for installation to individual homes will be done by private contractors so we cannot give an estimate on that”, he stated. Regard for upkeep once the building is built was also discussed. The alternative oi building a swimming pool first to generate income was put forth. Many recalled the en­ thusiasm which had been evidenced for the centre last year. A dance was held in Parkhill when patrons had to be turned away due to a capacity crowd. Receipts totalled $1,700 which has been deposited in the bank to begin the fund. It was widely felt that the enthusiasm could be regenerated and fund raising started. Plans are underway to establish a charitable receipts number to allow receipts for donations to be used for income tax pur­ poses. The meeting advised the committee to check into the possibility of obtaining a feasibility study from the firm currently doing a study for the Nibourg Brothers . while at < the same time­ starting fund raising. Another public meeting will be scheduled following further clarification of the Nibourg Brothers plans to determine which route would be most advisable for the community centre to em­ bark upon, Sponsored By Arc Industries Main St., Dashwood, Ont. THURS., JUNE 29 FRI..JUNE30 HOMECOMING — A special homecoming celebration will be held July 15 and 16 at S.S. 3, McGillivray. Shown above is a class of 1918. Back, left, Lyell Lee, Eldon Young, Jack Hotson, Oscar Windsor and Ted Hotson. Front, Helen Grieve and Alta Hughes. Ready by spring To oc/d AC senior units s & When you buy your carpeting from us you can be assured of getting top value for your money ... just ask many of our completely satisfied customers. CARPET WHITING'S aname o think about when you're thinking about By JOY SCHEIFELE It is anticipated that 11 ad­ ditional senior units will be ready for occupancy in Ailsa Craig by the spring of 1979. At the annual meeting of the Craigwiel Gardens Cor­ poration held Thursday, it was announced that the de­ mand for apartments is great. More names are already on the waiting list than the additional units will accommodate. Craigwiel Gardens Corporation operates Craigholme Nur­ sing Home as well as the es­ tablished 11 senior citizens apartments in Ailsa Craig. The board of directors reported a final decision on whether or not to proceed with the additional units will be made when the final cost tenders are in early in August. The additional units will require construction of a new 500’ private road and parking area along the eastern boundry of the Craigwiel Gardens property located on highway 7. The proposed new 11 units will include four two bedroom units with the remaining seven being single bedroom units. “Planning calls for the L shaped addition to be built to the east and south of the ex­ isting apartment building”, explained Howard Otterbein, board chairman. Reporting on Craigholme Nursing Home, ad­ ministrator Nelson Scheifele commented that the activation program has expanded to involve more physio-therapy and rehabilitative type work. “A physiotherapist from Home Care in London visits the home twice weekly to assist staff in setting up effective exercises and other physi programs for residents”, he reported. “In the near future, a speech therapist will also be available through the home­ care program. These ac­ tivities are immense service to our residents recovering from strokes, broken hips, etc.” “A number of our residents are involved in the program at the Activity Cen­ tre and other community senior citizen programs. Our new van is making a great difference in assisting us to get our people out, es­ pecially those who have dif­ ficulty getting into cars”. Absent due to illness, Wilfred Schlegel in a written report reminded the meeting that it is now going on two years since the first tenants moved into the pre­ sent 11 unit apartment building adjacent to the Nur­ sing Home. The original tenants are still occupying the apartments with the ex­ ception of one who passed away in September 1977. The Activity Centre also reported a good year. Week­ ly sing-alongs-for-fun have been well attended; the crafts shop made a quilt and sold it; monthly dinners have proved popular. The centre was presented with a painting in memory of Mrs. Jean McDonald, and a book case and a large volume of books by Ms. , Grace Mackay which are available to the public for reading. The books may be borrow­ ed any Tuesday or Thurs­ day, 2-4 p.m. respectively. The shop is equipped with carpentry tools and has been doing piece work for Stewart Seeds. A two lane shuffle board with a centre trough, so it can be used for carpet bowling, etc., has just been com­ pleted. The board provided its membrers with a clean bill of health from its auditors. Total capital assets of the corporation now exceed a million dollars. Any surplus , of corporation funds is used for the benefit of senior citizens of the area for low cost housing, the activity centre and other services. The board of directors was elected at the annual meeting. Members include Howard Otterbein who was reappointed as president of the board, and john Duerksen as secretary­ treasurer. Alfred Ropp accepted the position of Vice-President. Other members include Ruth Arnel, Doug Langs and Mabel Litwiller. Two new members elected were Fern Brunner, a Public Health Nurse, and Lloyd Roth, a bus driver. Members serve on the Board without any remuneration for their ser­ vices. They meet on a regular monthly basis, and several also serve on sub­ committees. Crafts: Variety of Ceramic items for kitchen, livingroom, bathroom and bedroom, featuring many ceramic pots and plants. Woodworking: "CEDARC" lawn furniture including chaise lounges, picnic tables, chairs, love seats, flower stands, com­ bination benches, end tables and patio tables. Kitchen: Many baked goods including date and nut loaves/*** banana loaves and jams. Bake Shop: Tasty treats from our new bakery including bran muf­ fins, blueberry muffins, butter tarts and all kinds of cookies. Coffee Shop: Relax after shopping with a cool glass of lemonade or a coffee and enjoy a tasty treat from the bake shop. 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