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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-07-23, Page 14Times-Advocate Jul 23 1980 AFRICAN GUEST — Osias Habingabwa of Burundi, Africa was a recent guest with Rev. and Mrs. Ken Hayes,. Ailsa Craig. He is shown in the centre with interpreter Louis Hayes and Rev, Ken. Hayes. Photo by Scheifele Water is a real problem in villages in Africa HUMOUR WINNER — Marilyn Morley as Father Time won the humour award in Satur- day's Ailsa Craig Gala Days parade. Shown in front are Sherry and, Shelley Wells and Jamie Porter. T-A photo All ages participate Gala Days real success Best Interest *121/8 % We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest be- ing offered on Guaranteed Investment Cer- tificates. * subject to change abr., Gaiser-Kneale mob % Insurance Agency Inc. 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The Exeter Recreation Grounds Development Committee needs members • Hardball • Softball • Soccer • Tennis • Agricultural Society and all other interested in the community park to help prepare grandstand materials for AUCTION SALE Thursday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m. at site of former grandstand Please bring your hammer/ wrecking bar any evening this week. Thank you For Your Donations • Laverne Heywood Ne,thercott Drywall Thompson Electric Norwood Village Jim Ralph Construction Alf Andrus Ron Heywood Painting Saveway Lumber $200.00 $100.00 $15.00 $20.00 $150.00 $20.00 $300.00 $300.00 C.H. Ward & Partners Dr. .Corbett 3 AAA C Restaurant Jerry MacLean & Son Braernor Manor RUth and Roy Stover Angelo's Pizzeria Stedman s $200.00 $250.00 $100.00 Auto & Sports $500.00 $100.00 $25.00 $100.00 $100.00 Exeter Lions Club $10,000 By JOY SCHEIFELE Most of us feel at least slight irritation those rare moments when turning on a tap and no water flows forth. "Water is a problem our village faces", stated Osias Habingabwa, "Children come to school and often there is no pure water for them to drink." A delegate from Burundi, Africa, to the Baptist World Alliance Convention held recently in TOronto, Osias Habingabwa was the house guest of the Rev, and Mrs, Ken Hayes of Ailsa Craig, Sponsored by the Baptist churches of Lambton and Middlesex Counties; it was his first visit td the North American continent, Speaking in French through the Hayes' son Louis, an interpreter, Osias explained that Burundi is a young republic which gained its independence from Belgium in 1962. The population of 41/2 million is primarily rural; most live in family groupings dispersed throughout the mountainous regions of the 10,747 sq. miles. Principal of two schools with a combined enrollment of 385 students, he reported that schooling is free but not compulsary and illiteracy is still widespread with only one third of the children receiving education. The Universite Officielle, located in the capital, Bujumbura, is the only college. President of the Baptist Union of churches in Burundi, consisting of some eight churches, Osias is a native of the village of Rubura, married and the father of three sons and one daughter, and was co- sponsored by the Baptist Union of Denmark, one of the founding Baptist groups in Burundi. He planned to stop in Denmark for a week on his way home, sharing some of the needs of his country with fellow African there as well as in southwestern Ontario. As a young developing country the needs are basic. "We have young people who want to work, but don't have the tools or materials to do the job," Osias conceded. One of the primary needs he would like to fulfill is tape recorders for a recently, founded Bible School. Attempts are being made to develop more, schools, hospitals, clinics and dispensaries. '"Often people walk a full day to reach medical services," he stated.. Also water is a problem. In the dry season droughts often result with water not being available for clean- sing, cooking or drinking purposes. For anyone wishing to make a Christian response to the needs of Burundi, the Rev. Kenneth Hayes, offered to channel any donations through the Ailsa Craig Baptist Church, and official receipts would be sent for contributions for income tax purposes. Dear sir: This letter is in regards to a fire we had in our home on the July 4th long weekend. At the time, we had no idea how bad it was going to be, but with the quick action of our volunteer fire depart- ment it was contained to one small room, Many people, including some from our own town, laugh at the smaller towns and their organizations, but the last laugh is on them. We felt it was time to set them straight. We may, be small but we are mighty. So to all our neighbours and two men from Jim Becker Construction who were working on a nearby house, but especially the fire department, many, many thanks. Keep up the good work. Paul and Wil ma Truemmer Lake levels up and down The level of Lake Huron was down slightly during June compared with its level a year ago but Lake Erie was about 23 centimetres higher than during the same month in 1979. Environment Canada said both lakes by November are expected to be 15 cen- timetres below last year's levels for the month if rainfall conditions remain normal for the rest of the year. Water levels on both lakes continue to be above their long-term average, dropping only slowly from the record highs set in the early 1970s. Lake Superior was 23 centimetres lower in June compared with the same month a year ago, while those of Lake St. Clair and Lake Ontario remain un- changed, STEPHEN TOWNSHIP ARENA Ice Available Phone 228-6425 By JOY SCHEIFELE Ailsa Craig's 1980 Gala Days were a hit from beginning to end. Indeed the program got off with a number of fine. hits Friday evening as C.F.P.L. Superstars took on the Ailsa Craig Lionesses for one of the most unforgettable and highly entertaining games . Ailsa Craig has yet ex- perienced! Events throughout the week proved "a hit" as excellent participation from young and old alike was experienced in all the fun filled activities with the final climax coming Sunday evening with closing ceremonies, Under the capable chairmanship of Andy Stewart, the closing ceremonies again provided a memorable finish to a weekend of warm and close community feeling as everyone spontaneously joined hands while singing, "Auld Lang Syne" in the darkened ball park with the "flame of friendship" burning meaningfully against the darkening sky. The weekend wound down to a close, but there lingered a strong feeling of togetherness and warm communtunity spirit among the villagers and friends. "It has been a weekend when we've taken time to have fun and meet our friends", emphasized Andy Stewart in his closing remarks, The "flame of friendship", was lit by this year's Grandmaster, Jack Rosser. His wife, Gertrude, commented, "the closing ceremonies are unsurpassed by any of its kind in south- western Ontario." The good feelings had been prompted by a number of well attended events throughout Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. High interest remained in the turtle races with Ailsa Craig's long time residents, Lorne and Katie Bender, "training" _the Ontario Champion turtle, "Charlie", named after one of the founding fathers of the turtle races in Ailsa Craig during its centennial, the late Charlie Garrod. Winning a prize of $75. for his efforts, he was still slow in comparisison to the 1980 fastest turtle, "Giddy Up Go", owned by Ailsa Craig's Shirley Williams, who completed the dash to the edge of the 25 foot circle in only 38.1 seconds, leaving the record to the 1979 champ though who crossed the finish line in a hasty 31.5 seconds. A fun filled parade weaved its way through the main streets of Ailsa Craig Saturday morning while crowds waved and en- couraged participahts on over the sometimes bumpy roads due to current con- struction on sewers. winner was best float winner was the Old Tyme Fiddler and Dance Step Float while the prize for the best com- mercial entry went to the Great Canadian Bean Co. Criagholme Nursing Home's R.N., Marilyn Morley, won top humour award with her float, "You don't have to be old to enjoy Craigholme", The Silver Blades Skating Club of Parkhill took top honours for the best out-of- town float while in the IN PET' SHOW — Melis?a Kydd and Kim Urbshott of Ilderton pose with their monkey Angel during the pet show of Gala Days inAilsa Craig. Photo by Scheifele • - SCORES CREDITON SLO-PITCH Marauders 23 Sandblasters 11 Veri's 18 Glanvilles 9 Farmers 16 Kinsmen 4 Optimist 15 Easton 1 - Cowboys 12 Painters 3 The Law Firm of - DEANE & LAUGHTON formerly BELL & LAUGHTON , is pleased to announce that ELMER D. BELL, Q.C. has re-joined the firm at 417 Ma in Street, South Exeter, Ontario NOM 150 (519) 235-0440 Children's Division, "The Lambs," "Turtle Soup" and "GoiSport-Go" took 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively. Record high temperatures did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the crowds which lined the route of the Stewart Seeds IOK race as they cheered on the hardy runners Saturday morning. Mark Inman of Hamilton was the first to cross the finish line in 32 minutes 58 seconds with last year's winner, Brad Baline of Waterloo finishing • in 33 seconds flat. Local , and veteran racers from various cities were among the 153 entries. New this year but most popular, was the arm wrestling for amateurs of all ages and, both sexes. "I expect there'll be a lot of arm wrestling throughout the next 12 months", laughed Gala Days Chairman, Andy Stewart "and next year we should have a lot of keen competition." Not quite so strenuous, but nevertheless, another new favourite was the shuf- fleboard tournament which brought out players from London as well as area residents. Following the community Church service Sunday morning at the Presbyterian Church, the village again let loose as the annual bed races stopped traffic temporarily. Spectators were outlawed from throwing items which might cause injury, but cold water • and shaving cream abounded as teams pushed the leisure loving bed oc- cupants down Main Street. The Joy Riders again triumphed over the 7 teams, A Saturday evening, chicken barbecue, Sunday morning Breakfast in the Park and Sunday evening beef barbecue kept the hungry well satisified with between 300 and 400 at- tending each meal. Saturday afternoon it proved difficult to keep up to all the action filled sport events such as greasy kid stuff, the fernier's walk, bite the bullet, etc. Sunday af- ternoon's pet show brought out a monkey, goose and rabbit along with dogs and cats of every description. Keeping cool Sunday • af- ternoon the Ilderton Fire Dept. proved the victors in the water hockey with Ailsa Craig, Parkhill and. Mt. Carmel placing respectively, Parkhill took the tug-of-war with Ailsa Craig, Ilderton and Mt. Carmel trailing. Concluding Sunday evening the Don McDonald family of Listowel and Ropp Brothers of_ Tavistock brought crowds out again for the Gospel Sing. Throughout the entire celebrations, Grandmaster Jack Rosser and his wife, Gertrude, acted as host and hostess performing the duties with outstanding ease and grace, giving a special touch to a most memorable weekend. Ways .to help elderly By JOY SCHEIFEL,8 Speaking at the July 3 meeting of the Riverview Mrs, Joan Barthel, R$$.1.04.1.1t• activities director at Vraigholme Nursing Home, outlined p number of ways to assist the elderly. Visiting tire elderly and shut- ins and taking them out whenever possible was among the most important she suggestOd. New president, Gertrude Rosser, opened the meeting and roll call was answered 'with members relating "Something I've learned from the younger generation‘" A paper on "The benefits and drawbacks of TN• on the Family" was presented by Effie Harrison and a poem read by Ellie Twynstra. The county rally is scheduled for Tuesday,, July 22nd, at the park in Poplar Hills. The August 5th meeting will take the form of a pot luck supper on the Ailsa Craig Ball Park, In June members enjoyed a trip which included a 3 hour stop at the Agricultural Museum in Milton. Most interesting for many was the rebuilding of the original house on the farm and the many articles in the museum which had been presented by Ontario's former Agricultural Minister, Bill Stewart. GALA DAY CHAMPS — The championship in the , shuffleboard tournament held Saturday at Gala Days in Ailsa Craig was won by Evelyn McNaughton and. Lloyd Roth.