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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-04-24, Page 7West Indies by ElaineTownshend Marilyn. Cox, 17, of RR 2, Ooderich •decided to, find out for herself what life is like in impoverished parts of the world. "You See•it QZ1 TV and read about it in newspapers," sesays, "but you're not sure how bad it really is or how the money donated to non-profit organizations is spent," &Grade 12 student at p.D.c.i., Marilyn thought she. would have to . wait until after university to travel with a volunteer development program, but She discovered Operation Crossroads Africa - a private non-profit summer workOanip program with headquarter4 in New York. Key 'James H. Robinson, who began , his rninistry in Harlem, founded Operation Crossroads Africa in 1958 with the conviction that. _coramunicatihn—lactwein-peaths-of different nationalities, races, religions_ and cultures was both necessary and desirable. § In the early years, American and Canadian college students were assigned to projects in Africa, but since 1969, more than 700 high school students have been sent to islands in the West Indies. They have worked side-by-side with native. students in everything from tutoring to drainage to heavy con- struction. Each year Crossroads' participants build community facilities designated as priority needs by the host country - !medical clinics, community centres and schools, A limited number of applicants are accepted each year from the United States and Canada. Marilyn sub- mitted , her application form in January and received final ac- ceptance in early April. She is the only Ontario student and possibly the .only Canadian student' involved this year. -The :application' form--is-e-xtensiver— requiring six references, a medical report, answers to general questions and three essays. In one of the essays, Marilyn explained why she wanted to go to the West Indies. • Besides wanting to understand life in an impoverished country, she liked the idea of students from North America coming together and having a chance to work with native students. She also welcomedthe travel ex- perience. She plans to take along a camera because, when she comes home, she wants to be able to show people what she saw. On weekends, students will be. able to travel to nearby islands -to study interests, such as archaeology, marine biology and photography. Crossroads' students are divided into grdups- d sent into areas of need, underthesupervision of a Crossroads' staff member. Some will live in the homes of West Indies' families; others will live in group homes where housekeeping, cooking • 0110111•111141 and marketing are shared by all. Marilyn chose the latter. She doeyn't know what part of the West Indies she will be sent to, but suspects it could be a Freneh- Speaking island because she studied French throughligh school. She is a little apprehensive about putting her high school Frenah into practical usage, but realizes it would by a god langua.ge experience. "I'll be sent wherever I'M needed," she explains. , "Is may tutor small children for awhile, which' was my. first choice, but I expect I'll be teaching handicrafts too and working. on construction, or painting. I'll be given a change of pace.': The six-week program begins on June 25 when Marilyn and other participants arrive in New York for ve two days of orientation. They lea for the West Indies on June 26 and nronAug 11. Cost per person is $1,300, which includes everything but personal spending money and round-trip transportation from the student's home to New York. With air -fare and currency exchange, Marilyn estimates her cost will reach more than $1,600. Because Operation Crossroads Africa is a non-profit development program and because the students volunteer their time and labor, Crossroads suggests that applicants invite local churches, service blobs and individuals to become involved through donations or the purchase of raffle tickets. Donations are tax deductible, and receipts are issued by Crossroads Africa. Raffle tickets, for round-trip air -fare to West Indies or West Africa, cost $1 each or 5 for $4. Marilyn has written 35 letters to church groups and service clubs with five, positive replies thus far, and she is starting to sell raffle tickets. She --§dY§ she would be willing to speak to any group wanting to learn more about the,project. "Most people ask if it's a religious thing," she adds. "It's religious in the Christian -type idea of helping people and was founded on the idea of volunteer work.'? intends to finance all her personal expenses but appreciates the help she has received thus far with the $1,300 cost. Regardless of the expense, Marilyn feels the summer workcamp will be a good experience for her. The short-term project will help her decide whether she wants to travel with a volunteer development program after'university. She plans to take a split major at university - journatism and social work.Currently, she is studying agriculture by correspondence with hopes of obtaining an Ontario Diploma in Agriculture next year - knowledge that she was told would help her if she decides to continue.in development programs Employees get pay raise EXETER - Salary in- 11 per cent have been crease of approximately approved for most town On the greens...-, • from page 6 your • swing, increased flexibility will enable you to - turn better and give you better timing and stronger hands and wrists will help your grip. Golf requires little in the way of aerobic stamina so many people look upon golf as a leisure sport. Soccer... • from page 6 In the., tournament f4nals, St; Catharines beat London -2 -1. - Even though they did not win the tournament, the Clinton team won the admiration of their op-. ponents and the spec- tators and they know themselves that they can compete with thebest. The Clinton team was made up of Brad Forbes, Billy Tugwell, Sean Van Dongen, Stephen Jeapock, and Scott Bell of Clinton, Colin Alexander, Karl Krohmer, Philip Grace, and Jeff Denom me of Goderich and Dave Murray and Greg Ryan 'of St. Columban. However, golf can be more demanding if you walk briskly rather than ride a car. Eighteen holes of golf are a nice way to get exercise, fresh air and sunshine. Get out some of your exercise books now and get in shape for summer and golf. The annual meeting of the Seaforth Golf and Country Club was held on Monday, April 14 with a good turnout to elect the 1980 executive. The 1979 President Lloyd Eisler handed over duties to last year's vice-president Don Morton. Our new vice president is Bill Roberton, the secretary is Carolanne Doig and the treasurer is Gord Sallows. Directors are Jean Stewart for the ladies, Cam Doig for the juniors and Brian Nigh and Jim Watson for the men. The club's social season opens on Satur- day, May 24 with the second annual "Spring Golf Ball". Tickets are on sale from members of the executive and in the Pro Shop. SHELTER VALLEY TENT & TRAILER PARK ( ‘4,114 FOR RESERVATION: ' CALL (519) 524-4141 OR WRITE R.R. 2 CLINTON, ONT. NOM UO Situated on thobank .ef the Maitland River, 4 miles east of Goderich, on Hwy. 8. . - Designed for Family Camping - Modern service building ' - Store for your camping necessities Swimming pool and. playground • Excellent fishing ". Fully .seriiiced sites - „Seasonal sites avail ble ;40,' t. G.D.C.I. student Marilyn Cox'S summer months are going to be spent in the West Indies with --Crossroads-Afriea.-The R.R. 2, Goderi preparing for the trip now. (photo by Cath Wooden) More thefts in Clinton Clinton police are in- vestigating three more thefts that took place in town this week. They reported that sometime between April 10 and 16 an amplifier, cassette deck and power booster aerial were shoplifted from Gerry McLean Sports store on Huron Street. On April 20, two speakers were stolen --from Brownie's Drive In and on April 19 a battery was stolen_ from a car owned by Gord Phillips of Clinton, Police also reported that on April 18 three cars were involved in an ac- cident on Victoria Street. A car was travelling north on Victoria Street in the southbound lane and struck a parked car owned by Jack Raidt of Walker Street, Clinton. The first parked earthen hit a second parked car belonging to Wayne Russell Johnston of Goderich. No ' one was injured in the incident. The Goderich OPP reported one accident this week that resulted in employees by the Exeter town council. .Police Chief Ted Day heads the salary list with an increase in his salary 'to $24,000 a year, but council turned down his request for "stand-by salary."' Chief Day's previous salary was $21,364. Clerk -treasurer Liz Bell had her wages boosted to $20,000 per year. However, she in- dicated to council that she was unhappy over the settlement and hinted that she would be im- plementing a work -to - rule situation. She had apparently been hoping for an ad- ditional stipend for at- tending special evening meetings The clerk, who receives an extra $1,100 per Year as secretary to the area fire board, succeeded in having council revjew her salary as well as those of two secretaries and the building inspector in June. a total of $1,300 in .damages. The April 16 crash occurred on- Highway 4 north of Vanastra when a car driven by Randolph Sherban, 27, of RR 5, Clinton and a second vehicle driven by, Thomas Kyle, 31, of RR 5; -Clinton collided on the highway. No one was injured in the accident, but damage to the Sherban car was set at $700 and. 600 to the Kyle vehicle. 01c1 glass recycled St. MARYS - Glass collection to recycling purposes is one of the projects that the Downie Optimist Club is heading up. Barrels for depositing glass and bottles have been placed at the Fullarton and Downie dump sites and the money from recycling the glass will be put towards community projects. OUR NURSERY STOCK IS HERE come early for the best selection of... (EVERGREEN SHRUBS. SHADE TREES FLOWERING SHRUBS POTTED ROSES HEDGINp pLAN'TS cgiuzon cRidq,cilczed DAVID STECKLE AND FAMIL-Y R.R. 2 ZURICH PHONE: 565-2122 South of Bayfield to Sideroad 15 - Watch forisigns - OPEN EVENINGS TILL 9 P.M. SATURDAY TILL 5 P.M. CLOSED SUNDAY CLINTON NEWS-RgORD, 110-110trg: tAPRIL 24, 1980.--PAOE 7 ehold8- uptownshiphall - By Audrey Middleton It seemS the time consuming "nitty gritty" and "red tape" required in the planing of a large building such as Goderich Township Hall cost us aux' dream hall. For each week the delays dragged *on, construction costs spiralled ata heart - sickening rate until finally the price just couldn't be met. Reeve Grant Stirling brought the members of the Qodetich Township Rec board up-to-date at the April meeting, on, the latest developments by council on the 'con- struction of a community centre. • He said that the propose arge a ne to ,the Holmesville school had been cancelled. (The Wintario grant did not arrive until a few days after the building tenders closed.) "However," he said, "We will still build a hall as we are committed to -,do so." Although plans at the moment are still indefinite, a smaller building will be built which will include new township office space plus a community room. Reeve Stirling also explained that the Wintario, grant will still be available, but con- struction must begin before April 1981. , Doug Yeo, chairman of the rec board, conducted. a busy meeting: He welcomed the appointed new., rec board member, Jake Reder. It was noted that the $50 donation to the Holmesville school had been left- off the printed budget report. It was also noted that last year's $50 offer had not been claimed, so it was hoped that the School could rake use of the donation this year. The rec board feels it is a small gesture of 4preciation in that the community uses the school facilities during the weeknights. - Pat Rivett, secretary of, the softball committee, presented for approval her resume of requireMents for the 1980 - 81 season which was approved. Registration. for softball was set at $4 per person with no farnily rate. The principal of Holmesville school, Ron McKay, attended the meeting to express some concern he had regarding the proper use of the school. The board ap- -preciatecl-44i-s-peport-a- decided that tactful action taken now would solve the minor problems. ,Conference reports from the Lake Huron Zone Conference of O.M.R.A. in Mount Forest March 29 were presented by the several members attending; Walter Mcllwain, Gerry Ginn, . Alice Porter, Marilyn Forbes, Hazel McCreath, and Jake Reder. They reported that it was an interesting day but there was not enough time for questioning, and' the Goderich Township Board was the largest delegation registered. Swimming lessons were discussed and registration. rates in - eluding busing -were- --set - at $20 per person or $55 per family. The 'spring newsletter will be prepared by Doug Yeo and it will be sent in the mail to all township residents as soon as possible. The parks -sub- committee was asked to create a policy statement on the usage of the sof- than diamonds and lights, also „rental policy with and without lights. Gerry Ginn repOrted what fencing estimates he had to date. He also suggested that •the backstop be bought as a unit, that, the four and eight foot steel fencing be purchased by council and installed by township volunteers. He also made note, that all the coun, cilrnen planted 26 trees alongside the athletic field recently. Grant Stirling has arranged that Lavis Construction roll the softball field as 'soon as is possible. The field should 1 • 1' I • The parks committee was also asked to bring in a recommendation on the lakeside park picnic tables. (Most had been stolen or destroyed .,by vandals). I • Grant Stirling volon, teered to Make full arrangements for ,D ecentb-er-, township dance.' Because ' the com- munity centre sub- committee will have no °wait for them in 1980, it was decided to dissolve it and allot duties for the meinbers in other -areas of recreation. The Meeting adjourned until its next monthly meeting May 21 at 8 p.m. Srizik An attempt to balance your budget today is like eating a grapefruit and • • +++ A bargain is a tran- saction where two per- sons are sure they got the better'of each other. ON r CLINISOCCER miNOR REGISTRATION Any further registrations will be taken at the BRYON LAVIS INSURANCE AGENCY 14 King St. ClintonLT. office D Ph. 482-9310 Park -Schedule There will be a meeting-- Of -Bail, SOCcer- teams, etc. to decide field times. Be, there on... THURSDAY, MAY 1/80 at 7:30p.m. in the Clinton Arena. Rec. Park Board Arena Manager: Clarence Neilans 0%1 r •Lf1:1\ 1/‘/111:1141' 1111i WELCOMES YOU! , BUSINESSIVItYS LUNC Daily from Noon to 2:30 Take the short ton minute drive to Benmiller for lunch. 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