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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-03-11, Page 12Tines -Advocate, March 1 1 , 1987 LEARN ABOUT BUS SAFETY - Constable John Marshall of the Goderich OPP was at Stephen Central School, Wednesday discussing bus safety with students. With him outside a bus at the back Jennifer Pickering and Stacey Rader and at the front Michelle Desjardine and Christine Schade. Ailsa Craig news by Doug NleNair another successful pancake supper The newly formed Ecumenical held at the Ailsa Craig United Church Youth Group in Ailsa Craig got off to even with stormy weather upon us a terrific start, Sunday, March 1 with over a hundred patrons stopped in for Rev. Jean Morris and Rev. Anne pancakes with maple syrup and some ----Beattie as leaders. Twenty -youth met —Dashwood - -sausages:. The -heavy— at 3:30 in the United Church for a pro- gram -geared for high school aged kids. Then off to Lucan bowling lanes for a game or two, (allowed by pizza and refreshment at the Presbyterian Church. By the sounds of all reports the first meeting was a great success, but with these two young enthusiastic leaders it couldn't be anything else. If you're high school age and want to belong to a youth group next meeting March 15. Wishing you all the success for a well needed group in the community. AilsaCraig Branch 422 Royal Cana- --dian-Legion-held-their public speak- ing contest February 28. While the legion ladies served refreshments chairman Jack Whit- more picked up the final tabulations Art Grosvenor, - chairman -of the Worn tie judges and announced the contest announced the judges' tabula- tion Grades 4,5, and 6, Eric tion decisions as follows: grades 4, 5 Kowa 'chuck, Megan White, Tanneke and 6, Coralee Mitchell, Glencoe Blaauboer, all from McGillivray Cen- tral school. Public School and represented Glen- coe classes 7 and 8, Julie Devree, coe Legion, Tony Ross, Mosa Centen- East Williams, Monica Naumann, nial School. representing Newbury East Williams and Jamie Eagleson,' Legion and Erin Rows of Parkview McGillivray. 'School representing Delaware grease smoke that was remembered-- from emembered=from last year was resolved for this year's supper as the church stewards are more experienced now in cooking. Sunday, March 8, the Ailsa Craig United Church pastoral charge welcomed Rev. Ken Hick from Glen- coe to their pulpits. Rev. Anne Beat- . tie will be back for next week's ser- vices at Ailsa Craig 9 a.m., Brinsley 10:15 a.m. and Carlisle.11:30 a.m. March 7, Ailsa Craig Branch 422 Royal Canadian Legion hosted Zone A5 public speaking finals with 21 con- testants from as far as Glencoe. Newbury area put forth their best ef- forts to keep the overflowing crowds attention and even laughing -at times with their wit. All number one win- ners now go to Chatham Legion final on March 28, for their next advancement. In grades 11, 12 and 13, Annette Ross from North Middlesex District High School, Parkhill. The audience was small in number but the many speeches were enjoyed from their wide range of topics. Need pictures We' are in search of the following pictures, Shackle Hey, T.G.S. Nevills, Christopher Walker, and James Alex- ander. Who are these people you ask? Past reeves of the Village of Ailsa Craig. Shackle Hey 1875-76, T.G.S. :'evil' - 1877-78. Christopher Walker 1896-87 and James Alexander 1901-1904. It just seems like yesterday they were walking our streets. If you come up with any info or pictures of these gentlemen please contact Ailsa Craig Clerk Joyce Coursey at 293-3401. Please no more info on Reeve Ship- way his file is overflowing. March 4 at the Ailsa Craig Legion HalltheAilsa Craig Seniors held their euchre and following are the results: ladies high. Becky Ross, ladies low, Ruth Guest, ladies lone hand, Lor- raine Neil, mens high, Margaret Dores, mens low, Carmen Stewart, Mens lone hand, Janet Rose. Hazel Walker and Levi White required no marks on their tally card for one game. Next meeting they have a pot luck meal planned which will be held March 18 in the legion. Tuesday night, March 3, was Clandeboye Barbara and Clarence Carter and Mrs. Viola Carter spent the weekend with John and Patricia Brownlee and family. in Gravenhurst and attended a dinner party on Saturday evening in honour of John's 50th birthday. Sun- day they enjoyed the winter carnival in Gravenhurst. Irene and Gerald Lynn and Gwen and Ralph Lynn have returned from a holiday in Florida. Mrs. Mabel Watson and her sister Mrs. Elliott of Parkhill, accompanied Jean Hodgins to the Farm Show in London on Friday, to hel in the Mid- dlesex County Women's Institute Public Relations booth. Clarence Millson spent the weekdn with Florence and Gerald Millson but were anxious to get . back to Craigholme Nursing Home, were he has settled in very well. Legion. Grades 7 and 8, Sue Ann Elliott of Euphemia Central representing Newbury Legion, Mike Sanders, Valley View School representing 11- derton Legion and Julie Devree, East Williams representing Ailsa Craig Legion. Grades 9 and 10, Janyce McGregor of North Middlesex District High School representing Parkhill Legion. Grades 11, 12 and 13 Annette Ross, North Middlesex District High School representing Ailsa Craig Legion and Heather Miller of Glencoe District High School representing Melbourne Legion. Each entry received a silver dollar and a certificate for their efforts. Cor- alee received a plaque that will bear her name on it and next year in ex- change will receive a keeper trophy. Also Sue Ann Elliott and Janyce McGregor received trophies. Saturday night, Legion Ladies Aux- iliary Euchre winners were=- ladies high, Judy Lloyd, ladies low, Betty Morley; ladies lone hands, Fran Brown; mens high, Les Morley; mens low, Bob Thomson; mens lone hands, Doug Brown. Saturday, a team from the Exeter Curling Club skipped by Janet Heaman of Ailsa Craig placed second in the Seagram's O.V. Bonspiel in 11- derton. Other team members were Elaine McNair, Ailsa Craig, Bettie Gibbs, Parkhill and Aubrey Scott of Lucan. Congratulations girls on your first time effort! . - The G a Days -committee held another meeting March 4 in the Ailsa Craig Town Hall with this year's chairman, John Bender in charge. Topics of discussion included pur- chasing souvenirs, parade, firemen events, special entertainment in the park, poster contest, booth costs and fireworks. Lynne Burns is still looking for volunteers to run the scheduled flea market Sunday, July 19. Interested parties please call 293-3270. A schedule of events has been pro- posed and the weekend is coming together well. Next meeting will be held Tuesday, April 7 in the townhall at 7:30. Volunteers are most welcome. February 6 at the University of Guelph, Ruth Coursey, daughter of Joyce Coursey received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture. Ruth is continuing studies for a Masters Degree. DOCTOR TO DOCTOR — Local physician Bill Steciuk took his pet dog to Wednesday's rabies clinic. Administering the shot is Dr. Gary Baldson of the Exeter Animal Hospital. T -A photo 1 Sale Held over one more week due to tremendous response remendous Savings on all remnants dap brands of both carpet and vinyl. Now is the time to make your home look the way you've always dreamed it should. Our quality carpeting can add beau- ty to your rooms and comple- ment your furnishings. Bring your room measure- ments and take it with you or we will be happy to arrange professional installation. ciDtvivtey FURNITURE 8r FLOORING 467 MAIN ST. 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