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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-07-13, Page 5Manitoba turtle to get Craig key Reeve Don Shipway an- nounced this week his council has located the symbolic key. to the village and will present it to Manitoba Dave Trithart July 14 when Trithart arrives here to race the world's ' fastest turtle. Shipwy said the presenta- tion would be made at Ailsa Craig international Airport when Trithart arrives on the Craig Air shuttle (light from Toronto about 8:30 p.m. "We don't know what the key opens." the reeve said, "but if Trithart can't find much to keep him occupied that weekend. he can always wander around with his key and see if it'll unlock anything." Meanwhile, Gala Days chairman Ted Van Weert said his committee will award a Toronto -Winnipeg -Toronto airline ticket to the owner of the fastest turtle in the weekend races, July 15-17 so the turtle can compete in the world turtle racing finals at Boisseva in. Manitoba next month. Van Weert said reports in from the many committee chairmen involved in Gala Days and turtle racing events, indicate everything is organized for that weekend, and that the weekend will cost participants a lot less money than in previous years. Admission to events each of the three days is only $1 com-. pared to $3. last year, and charges for meals remain un- changed from last year when the Saturday night chicken barbecue in the park was $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children. The Sunday morning areakfast is $4. for adults. $2.50 for children, and the Sunday night beef barbecue is $6. for adults and $3. for children. • Chairperson Carol McCallum announced Kathy Kilby has been chosen Miss Gala Days for the weekend, and variety show chairman Bill McHugh said some of the entertainers who have audi- tioned "-for the talent show were "exceptional". }dcHugh said the talent show would be held at 3 p.m. in the Ailsa Dome. Participation in the ever - popular spelling bee chaired by Evelyn McNaughton is expected to hit an all time high this year with the an- nouncement that the London Free Press will donate a ma- jor trophy for the event. The bee will take place Saturday afternoon. and the award will �e presented by Murray Wood, director of Communi- ty Relations for the Free Press. The 10 -kilometre road race will be held again this year, London radio station BX -93 will hold a live Country Roads show on Sunday, and the weekend will be rounded out with Roger Quick's gospel sing Sunday afternoon and evening. The weekend kicks off Fri- day night with opening ceremonies at 7:30 p.m. followed by Battle of the 'Stars, personalities from area radio, television, newspapers and villagecouncil, com- peting in looney relays. The battle will be followed by a Dirt Dance in the Ailsa Dome. There are so many ac- tivities for all age groups planned during the weekend that it's impossible to list them all here. Van Weert said the official catalogue of events, locations, times and chairpersons will be publish- ed in the official Ontario Turtle Races program. Turtle Club chairman John Cornett said the program will go on sale Wednesday, July 13 at stores in Ailsa Craig, 'Parkhill. Nairn and Denfield_ The price of the program is 50e per copy. unchanged from last year. Give... THE HEART FUND WATCH FOR Stratford City Centre 17 ANNUAL SIDEWALK DAYS JULY 18 to 23 SIGNING IN AT ROCK GLENN — Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority members Don MacGregor, Ex- eter; Charlotte Postman Adelaide township and Carl Bryson, Warwick township. As can be noted in the pic- ture Mrs. Postma brought along a can of Raid, but, the mosquitoes failed to show up. T -A photo. Diamond anniversary The 60th wedding anniver- sary of Wilfrid and Muriel Mack, Adelaide St., London was celebrated with a dinner and tea attended by 50 fami- ly members at Pineridge Chalet in Hay Township about one and one-half miles from the original Mack Homestead settled by David Mack Sr. in the 1840's. Mrs. Roy Whetter, niece of the groom and their only wedding attendant was present. Sunday relatives and friends gathered at their cot- tage, Turnbull's Grove to ex- tend congratulations and best wishes. Their marriage cer- tificate which is 16" by 20" was shown in an antique gild- ed frame. The background design is a church with a tower and steeple surrounded. by delicate flowers and base of orchids, lily of the valley and an inscribed scroll. The Mack. family tree was displayed. Guests came from Comox and Kaslo, B.C.; Edmonton, Alberta, Largo; Florida; Snover and Deckerville, Michigan; Birch Point, Toronto, Mississauga, Kit- chener, Brantford, Stratford, Tavistock, Bright's Grove, London, St. Marys, Lucan, Parkhill, Kippen, Hensall, Grand Bend and the Exeter and Crediton area where they lived previous to moving to London in 1974. They were the first couple to be married in the new red brick Crediton Methodist Church which replaced the original Bible Christian Church. Rev. Duncan McTavish performed the ceremony on June 30, 1923. Mr. Mack is a First World War veteran serving in Belgium and Germany with the Army of Occupation. They have four children, Bryce, Tavistock; Evaline, Mrs. John McAllister, Hen- sall; Winnifred, Mrs. Leo Jette, London and Rosalie, Mrs. Lorry Cann, Kaslo, B.C. There are 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren also five step grandchildren and 14 step great grandchildren. Treat your family. Tonight. Good Chicken Sizes to fill any appetite Good Salads All your favourite choices Summertime Treats Th►MS J%ntuckyied chicken 227 Main St. N., Exeter Congratulatory messages were received from The Mayor of London, Al Gleason William Davis, Premier of Ontario; David Peterson M.P.P. London Centre; Pierre Trudeau, Prime Minister of Crnada; Jack Burghardt, M.P., London West; and The Queen. Many Thames Road visitors Times -Advocate, July 13, 1983 Page 5 Hodgert family reunites at MitcheIl Lions park Iv MIK. WILLIAM ROHDE Rev. Robert and Mrs. Matheson returned home last week after holidaying for a week in the Ottawa area. Michael Stewart returned home Saturday after having been a patient in University Hospital for a week. Get well wishes are extended. Danny and Tammy Rohde holidayed last week with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Rohde. Danny spent a day with Jason McCurdy of Woodham. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Luxton, Chatham spent Sund9y with Mr. and Mrs. Mac Hodgert. Mr. and Mrs. Craig Pyne, Point Edward, and Mr. and Mrs. Allan Jeffery holidayed last week in Algonquin Park. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cann and Jonathon, Ottawa, Mrs. Isobelle Cann, Exeter, Mk. and Mrs. Jim Love, John and Patti, Grand Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weber, Julie and Jacob, Dashwood, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Riddell, and Jason, Clinton, and Ray Cann, were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Reg Hodgert. Karen and Kathy Rohde, Exeter spent the weekend with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Rohde. Church service Rev. Robert Matheson was in charge of the church ser- vice'Sunday when Elimville people met with Thames Road. Rev. Matheson told the children a story. The sermon was entitled, "Who Is My Neighbour?" When Jesus told the Story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 He was responding to two questions: "who is my neighbour? and what must I do to achieve eternal life?" The Parable of the Good Samaritan demonstrates many aspects of good neighbourliness - a sense of love for one in trouble - a sense of selflessness - a sense of risk - risking one's own well being for that of another person. But we often forget that throughout the Gospel's .i esus teaches us through His ex- amples and lifestyle that God is our closest neighbour. Church service Sunday, Ju- ly 17 will be combined at Elimville at 10 a.m. The 58th Hodgert reunion was held at Mitchell Lion's Park Saturday with 70 people in attendance throughout the day. A welcome to all was ex- tended by Arnold Cann, ac - GETS DEGREE — Stu Homuth is pleased to an- nounce Debi Wooden's graduation -from the University of Western On- tario with a Master's Degree in Education. Debi is presently employed by the Oxford County Board of Education as a teacher in the program for the gifted. ting president of the reunion. A full sports programme was run by Janet and Bob Hulley and Jack and Nancy Hodgett. Children's race winners were( Tawyna MacLean, Michael Hodgert and Steve Hoff. Adult winners were Brenda MacLean and Larry Mayo. Distance Walk, Mac Hodgert, Arnold Cann; Kick the Slipper, Marjorie Ben- newies, Larry Mayo; Shoe Scramble, Jeff Hodgert; Wheelbarrow race, David and Elizabeth Olson. Ball throw, Steven Hoff and Alan Hodgert. After relays there was the usual ball game. Oldest lady attending ' Vi Coates, oldest man Whitney Coates. youngest child, Ann Marie Hodgert. Couple travelling furthest distance Elgin and Mildred Luxton. Officers for 1984 are: presidents Arnold and Marion Cann; vice presidents, Ross and Kathleen Hodgert; honorary presidents, Whitney and Vi Coates; table commit- tee, Loreen Hamilton and Gertie Clark, Don and Aan Bray and Allan and Bernke Olson. Sports committee, Alan Hodgert, Pat Hoddert and Eric and Diane Ellis. Weihnf/ JIo weri ...You don't pay any more for the satisfac- tion of knowing they'll be prepared with the care and concern for detail - that has built our reputation. GOLIFIFy. PIOWCPS EXETER 235-2350