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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1999-06-23, Page 19Wednesday, June 23,1999 • Exeter Timor -Advocate 19 Communi Berry social ger t. 4,41.• • 4. ! • • 4. Ij Gordon Munn and his wife Jean enjoy strawberry shortcake at Queensway Nursing and Retirement Home's Strawberry Social last week.The Munns were visiting Gordon's sister Helen Ferrigno, a resident.They were joined by Gordon's other sister, Betty Simmons. Ailsa Craig's Turtle Ra celebrate 25th annivers AILSA CRAIG - Ailsa Craig Gala Days and Turtle Races is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year on the July 16-18 weekend. The volunteers have again put together an exceptional program for all ages. The Village of Ailsa Craig is also celebrating its 125th anniversary of incorporation. The weekend starts on Friday evening with a mini -tractor pull, followed by a family karaoke night in the Recreation Centre.. Saturday morning starts with the Gala Days Parade with a special show from the OPP Golden Helmets motorcycle. group. The 125 anniversary committee has challenged people to enter the parade with their oldest trans- portation and have things or people, • adding up to 125. Following the parade, the park grounds are open for many • activities. There will.be a spelling con- test, baby and pet shows, antiquers, crafters, displays, entertainment and of • course the Turtle Races. Saturday evening is topped off with a licensed out- door dance featuring the band 'Splash'. • There is breakfast in the park on Sunday morning followed by the rein- stated 'Bed Races' down main street from Town Hall to the 125 anniversary banner. The Ailsa Craig Business Association has put a lot of work into this event. After the bed races, there is church in the park, followed in the after- noon by the adult Turtle Races. 'Science Sense' - a program showing how fun sci- ence can be - will be going no in the Rec Centre for the children, also an "old tyme fiddle jamboree" in the afternoon.. Following the Sunday roast beef dinner is the awards presentation and the well - attended Gospel Sing. The previous Grand Marshals have been invited to ride in the parade and perform various duties on the weekend. The Ailsa Craig Historical Museum will also be open. On July 1 for Canada Day there will be Scottish celebration to kick off the summer. For more information please call: Gary Keays, Chairman (519) 293-3409, (519) 293 -3475 -fax. Sandra Anderson, secre- tary (519) 293-3437. Partners in Employment helping people • with • disabilities HURON COUNTY - artners in Employment s a not for profit organi- ation that assists people ho are having difficulty ,finding employment, including people with disabilities. There is a central administration office in Stratford, with serviceg offered through out Huron and Perth counties. People receive assis- tance with identifying their skills and accessing the employment market. This is done in a variety of ways depending on each individual situa- tion.. After employment begins, Partners in Employment can be a continuing resource to the new employee, as well as the employer, helping to maintain the r employment opportuni- ty. In the Huron County area people wanting to access the service, or employees interested in learning about resources available to them, can contact the Stratford Office at 1 -800 -729 - WORK (9675), the Goderich office at 524- 8624, or the Exeter office at 235-0471. In Huron County, Partners In Employment is funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Canada Day Weekend July 2nd -4th Summer Sales Even 20% of Summer Merchandise Children's wear Baby - size 16 the purple turtle co. I I (includes racing, ID camping and concert for $40 IL •