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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1976-10-07, Page 11lowing co en the Int ring Match. milewest rton Mr. Brown wa on a farm near Dut ad 11r14, Tarr 1y plowed. Hagersvi 12t the main Reserve grand champion WaSiLlOatlel§..VtAgtnCOOrt. Atteadatine otthe event has yet to be finaily computed but one is denying -that an AI me record has been Set, in the first four days of this ,ear's match. attendance bad reached the record set in J975 with 160,000 paid and non -paid visitors. Secretary Manager ,of the Ontario Plowing Match Ed Starr said that never iff his time bad the event enioved , On th dernon- he ion plowmen named competitions, pitching- , contest 04 a - Plowing match for mayors. The representative of the Peel Region, Barb TOW* was named Queen of the Furrow atter several days of competition which saw the girls taking part in activities such as plowing, public speaking and interview competition. The 19 year old first year nursing student at the Or 'nothing like corn LaStyear, at the World Pionships near OshaWa, Taylor was first runner jfl e Queen of the Furrow Other plowing 'result, slClass 1 group 1, horses Jointer plows all ages, won by GeraldBell, ItR3 Wood- gronp 2, open to scar teStantS who haven't won a first or a second at a match Prior to 1976, won by Ross Miller, RRI Sunderland. Class 2 group 1, two- furrowplow and tractor, age act0r0 agt rst p 4,tw , cin,test. hat is Canadian Crossroads International? by Margie Whyte of RR 2.Sealarth Canadian Crossroads International (CO) is a private, voluntary, charitable organization, based in London, Ontario, working to foster • international co- operation and intercultural understanding, by offering qualified individuals the opportunity to participate in development projects in Canada and overseas. Lasting from three to four k months, projects in education, agriculture, child care, youth leadership, clerical work and con- struction - have been organized primarily in Canada, Africa, India and the West Indies. Since 1972, I myself have been involved in an overseas placement (Philippines '72), and in two In -Canada placements ('74 and '76). It was indeed an enriching and learning experience to live and work with the Filipinos whose culture and IN lifestyle differ so much from our own. It took me, as a white person, a while to adapt to being in a country of a different race and yet that barrier vanished as soon as I became Melds with my Filipino acquaintances,. and realized that deep down, we were the same. In 1974, my Lim y hosted two fellows from Ghana. Africa on our 1..rm near Seaforth. They later acted as idgez plowa t reserve c 01er, mm Brown, reserve;, wo4rOW actor, age over furrow plow and tractor, age 1247 John LittIe, RR2, Monkton; grop 3 and 4* three' furrow plow and tractor."age over IS* WOO by H.R.IarviS. Agineonrt. Class 4 group I and 2, four or more furrow plow and tractor, age 1247, Keith Thomas, RR2 Cookstown; group 3 and 4, four Ormpre furrow plow and tractor, age JiL rown, ,RR4, CmbriGge. champion class aryls, , incourt; "v , .111) tle ••Champion class 4, garI. Lces, RRI Ilagersville; reSCrite champion, Keit 1 Thomas, RV, C0044tOWn.' Team winners, total scores of mfr. -contestants in class 2 group 2, members of brn- ches of the Ontario Plowmen's Association ,Winner, Durham regiOn, second, Peel region. ,p4 The Clinton and Goderich Auto Show at the Clinton arena last friday and Saturday was an overwhelming success, according to organizers. There were about 310brandnew ten cars on display (News -Record photo) Rab'es control baits to be tried on foxes counsellors at Camp Crossroader" going to an Menesetungnear Goderich. It overseas placement in 1977, About 50,000 baits will be was beautiful to see them please contact Canadian distributed in the Wingham mingle so harmoniously With ,, Crossroads International, 361 and Owen Sound District's this all the camp chiltken. Windermere Road, London fall to test different types of TMs past summer, I hosted N6G 2K3, Phone 434-1148 bait material on wild foxes. a St. Lucian girl at my home before October 15, as final One of the main benefits will in Guelph. Her project in- selection is to be completed be to help control rabies in valved working at a nursery by October 23. Get going! 'Ontario's wildlife, Natural Day Care Centre, on Willow There's no time to waste! Resources Minister Leo Road. In all three instances, by summer's end, we all felt a oneness and brotherly- • sisterly closeness. We were "people being people" together (not blacks with whites), and it was a beautiful feeling. Because my family and I have gained so much from our intercultural in- volvement, I just want to spread the word, and en- courage other families to do likewise. It has just broadened our horizons immensely, making us more aware and sensitive to the problems of developing countries. CCI offers challenge- the challenge to communicate and share across barriers of race. language and culture. Here's the two ways you can get involved in a cross- cultural exchange with Crossroads. For the summer of 1977. CCI plans to send 65 Canadians to placements in Africa, India and the West Indies; and to bring 15 people from these three areas to placements in Canada. If you are interested in belt* a "Canadian If however, you are in- terested in hosting a Third World Crossroader in your home, read on! For the summer of 1977, I have ac- cepted the responsibility with CCI to find five separate -project placements (and respective host families) for five Third World participants in Ontario and Quebec. I am trying to organize an agricultural placement in Huron County. This would involve the Third World Crossroader living and working on three different farms throughout the sum- mer, staying approximately one month on each farm. 0 you and your family are in- terested in sharing your Canadian culture and farm experience with someone from Africa. India or the West Indies, for one month next summer. ,then please contact me for further in- formation.. . Margie Whyte, 406 - 44 Victoria Road North, Guelph,or phone 83612460. In closing, I urge you to get involved in an intercultural exchange. Opportunity is knocking. Will you open this door of your life? „,. A car was completely gutted by fire last Thursday afternoon at 97 John Street in Clinton. The car, owned by Gladys Foster, was a 1966 Vauxhall and Was burnedibeyond repair when Ctlnton Firemen arrived. Damage is estimated at sesTral hundred dollars. (News - Record photo) USE Friday, October 5. 7-12 7-12 p.m. Saturday, October 9'. 9-12 noon: Our '77 Model SCORPIONS will be on display including the "Bull whip" the woritirs- fastest production snowmobile at 117 M.p.h. ay Potter & Sons 215 HURON ST., 0.INTON 4424991 *too Ow Drams Every Hew t *Ilelhous *Every** Welts** *0 Bernier announced. "The purpose of this program is to develop a baiting system capable of detiyering biologically active materials, such as vaccines, to foxes in the futitre;" Mr. Bernier said. In °the current program. both ground and air placement will be used by local trappers and Ministry fish and wikIlife staff to get the baits into areas inhabited bit foxes.- , Fresh hamburger topped 38 baits in lig year's tests. It was best in all aspects but especially lent itself to mass production. The baits.,contain a small amount of tetracycline. an antibiritic commonly used (Or controlling bacterial in- fections. When eaten, tetracycline enters the cir- gt4atory sy$tem and is deposited in the bones and teeth of the animal. Tissues examined under an ultraviolet microscope fluoresce a golden -Yellow color. Yellow fluorescence in bones and teeth indicates that the animal has eaten the bait. Your subscription t cost When purchasing or renewing your subscription to the Clinton News.Recordi simply show is your senior citizens card or put your card number on your renewal notices or your. cheque. 4 „,. mis is for your persi use only.