HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-08-10, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10,1994.
Bon voyage
Members of the Auburn and District Lions were present to bid fareweii to visiting exchange
student Viggo Ravn from Denmark. The gathering was held at Radford's Pond, south of Blyth
this past weekend. With Viggo, from left to right, are: Jim Giousher, Eldon Chamney, Ben
Miller, Pat Bruxer, Bob Smyth, President Jim Schneider, Dave Carwright, Steve Campbell.
A friendly exchange
Exchange students share views of Ontario
Hi! I promised to write you a report and tell you about my stay in here. Well the first think I noticed
when I arrived here was the heat! The temperature was 30 degrees C. or so. Back home we had 18 degrees
C.
Finland's climate is similar to northern Ontario's climate, but the biggest difference between Finland and
Canada is the size-difference. Finland is a very small country compared to Canada. The farms and fields are
a lot Bigger than in Finland.
I have really enjoyed these four weeks that I have spent here - three weeks with a family and one week at
a camp. The family took me lots of places, e.g. boating, swimming, sportsworld, golfing, water skiing and
to watch baseball games. I had lots of fun.
I am happy that I was able to stay with the Webster family in Auburn. They showed me their beautiful
area and took me everywhere! (even Detroit!). Thank you, I have had a great time here. I hope I have a
chance to come again. I loved water skiing.
Lastly, I would like to say thanks to all my friends from all around the world and the camp counsellors
who took part in the Charlie Shaw Lions Youth Exchange Camp at Chesley from July 17 - 24, 1994. That
was the best camp I have ever had!
Thanks to all Lions who helped to make my trip possible!!
Best regards,
Mikko Myllys, Finland.
Young people out there, if you ever get this once in a lifetime opportunity then grab it. Being an
exchange student involves so many experiences you wouldn't believe it
Being a part of a family, a different culture, another system, new traditions for six weeks, as I have done
it, will teach you more than any book.
Going back on Monday makes me kind of sad, but also glad. I have mixed emotions about leaving. My
school, family, sports and friends on the one side, experiences, exploring and excitement on the other.
But there's no doubt that the past six weeks have been absolutely wonderful. So many nice people have
driven me around, telling the stories of people and villages, etc. I owe a big thanks to the ones who would
lake the time showing me different parts of Ontario, which by the way is a lot like Denmark where I come
from. My list is long: Toronto, London, Kirkland Lake, Grand Bend, Kitchener/Waterloo, Niagara Falls,
Tobermory and it continues.
Living with my host family in Auburn has been the greatest experience of all. Being there has opened
new horizons for me concerning lifestyle, entertainment, work, etc.
Comparing my country with Ontario I find few major differences worth speaking of. The system
apparently works well just like in Denmark. Agriculture, tourism and industry keep the people working,
and I actually enjoy being so far from home, and still be able to find people that remind me of home. I
enjoy the weather, even though people say it's usually better. The prices on clothes and CD's etc. are almost
half of Denmark prices, so shopping in Ontario saved me some money.
I could write several pages about the past six weeks in Ontario. Almost every day I've had something new
for my diary. All in all I can only encourage youngsters who get the chance to take it. You won't regret it
Europe, Asia, Australia, it doesn't matter. Il's a memory for life.
Viggo L. Ravn, Denmark.
c/o Family Martens, Auburn.
0 bituaries
NELSON SLEIGHTHOLM
Nelson Sleightholm of Brussels
passed away July 26, 1994 at
Wingham and District Hospital. He
was in his 78th year.
He was the beloved husband of
Myrtle Bolton and the loving father
of Edith and Jim Hill of Niagara
Falls, Donna and David McDougall
of Stratford, Jim and Helen Sleight
holm of Wingham, Ross and
Kathryn Sleightholm of Stratford
and Allen and his friend Su
Struthers of Wroxeter.
Mr. Sleightholm was the loving
grandfather of three granddaugh
ters; Elizabeth, Kristina and Erin.
He was the dear brother of Gor
don and Evelyn Sleightholm of
London, Allison and Velma
Sleightholm of Trowbridge and
Elmer and Margaret Sleightholm of
Wingham. .
Rev. Cam McMillan officiated at
the service held at Betts Funeral
Home, Brussels on July 28.
Interment was at Ethel Cemetery,
Ethel, Ontario.
Pallbearers were Elgin Sleight
holm, David Sleightholm, Lloyd
Sleightholm, Dalton Noels, Ron
Sleightholm and Clyde Sleight
holm.
Flowerbearers were Brad Spear -
an, Don Cockran, Erin McDougall
and Elizabeth Sleightholm.
In remembrance, donations to the
Brussels United Church or the
Canadian Cancer Society would be
appreciated by the family.
GLADYS WALKER
Gladys Walker of Listowel, for
merly of Brussels, passed away on
Saturday, July 30, 1994. She was in
her 85 th year.
Mrs. Walker was the beloved
wife of Archie Walker of RR5
Brussels and the loving mother of
Patricia and Joe Moore of Moles-
worth, Larry and Marj Walker of
St. Marys, Linda and Harold Clay
ton of London, Netta and Victor
Nerenberg of Montreal and Alan
and Nancy Walker of RR5 Brus
sels.
She was the loving grandmother
of nine grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
She was the dear sister of Helen
Hamilton of London, Muriel Inrig
of London and the late Ethel Furt-
ney.
The late Mrs. Walker rested at
Betts Funeral Home, Brussels. Rev.
Cam McMillan officiated at the
morning service on Aug. 1.
Interment was at Brussels Ceme
tery.
Pallbearers were Jeff Nerenberg,
Jason Walker, Jim Walker, Brian
Warwick, Tom Warwick and Mur
ray Pepper.
Flowerbearers were Tammy
Walker, Alia Nerenberg, Chris
Walker and Michael Walker.
In remembrance, donations to the
Canadian Cancer Society, Town
and Country Homemakers or
Huron County Home Care would
be appreciated.
CHARLES ARTHUR COWAN
Charles Arthur Cowan of Gorrie
passed away July 26, 1994, at
Wingham and District Hospital in
his 66th year.
Mr. Cowan was the beloved hus
band of Ester Oppus and the loving
father of Ritchie and Richard Ople,
both of Gorrie.
Rev. Hawkins officiated at the
service held at Betts Visitation
Centre, Gorrie, on July 30.
Interment was at Gorrie Ceme
tery.
Pallbearers were Ray Stewart,
Don Watson, Bill Heibein, Cam
Edgar, Wayne King and Wayne
Brown.
ERNEST W. STEVENS
A former Walton resident, Ernest
Wesley Stevens passed away at
Huronview Home, Clinton, on Sun
day, July 31, 1994.
Bom 91 years ago, July 19, Mr.
Stevens was the beloved son of the
late David Robert Stevens and Jane
Topham Fairservice. He married A.
Alberta Nott, who survives him.
Mr. Stevens was employed dur
ing his life as a farmer and also
worked for the Seaforth Cremery
and McGavin's Farm Equipment
Walton, as a transport truck driver.
He was a member of Duffs United
Church.
Besides his wife those mourning
his passing most deeply are his
children: Leona and Ken McDon
ald of Walton, Margaret and Ken
Rogerson of RR5, Clinton, Doris
and Murray Crich of Hanover and
Robert and Margaret Stevens of
London. He is the loving grandfa
ther to nine grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren. Mr. Stevens is
survived by a sister Jean (Mrs.
Harold) Pethick of Seaforth.
A great grandchild, a sister,
Annie (Mrs. Harvey) Ashton and
two brothers, Tom and Alvin pre
deceased him.
Mr. Stevens rested at the Beattie-
Falconer Funeral Home, Clinton
where the funeral service was held
on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Officiating
at the service was Rev. Randy
Banks of Duffs.
Carrying floral tributes were
granddaughters Sharon Craig,
Patricia McMeekin, Darlene
Stevens, Sandra Welch and one
great granddaughter Lee Ann
McDonald.
Pallbearers were his grandsons
Rick McDonald, Murray and Paul
Stevens and friends Neil McGavin,
William Roberton and Gerald
Ryan.
Interment was at Clinton Ceme
tery.
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