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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1976-01-28, Page 15THE. SENTINEL Has Them :All PHONE $211.21122 3-0 ON FOR BUSINESS EYE-CATCHING MAGNETIC SIGNS • LOW COST , • WIDE EXPOSURE ' • MOBILE ADVERTISING Phone. 5284822 OFF FOR PLEASURE LUCKNOW SENTINEL ORDER YOURS NOW! WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1976 THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL LUCKNOW, ONTARIO PAGE FIFTIIIN ..DafrOSittler NOmed-March Of Dimes Chairman I: • • Millions of hockey fails all across. it? Ontario ' follow' amt. Sittler's every Move as he ashes' across the' ice,• and thoU ands of , young hopefuls pattern (their games after this popular *Leaf player. But not all viewers can hope to play as' Well, And' 'thousands upon thousands cannot hope totplay at all! They are ., Ontario's physically disabled ad- ults,• and there ..are an estimated 750,000 in this province alone. ' ' The Ontario March of Dimes provides the services so necessary to-improving-the quality of life for these handicapped adults. The services provided by the 'March 'of Dimes are not duplicated by any • other agency, government or otherwise. That's why . your support of their Annual Campaign is° so vital. . In accepting the role of Provinc- ial Honorary ChairMan for the ' March of Dimes 197¢ Campaign, Darryl Sittler commended ' 'the Foundation for its work, especially • in areas of camping and recreation. The March of Dimes lait year operated five summer camps where. ' physically disabled men and wont- en enjoyed all the usual fun-in-the- sun aCtiVities: swimming, fishing, target shooting, archery, - and hayrides! For many' it , was their first' opportunity to escape frOrn within 'the confines .of their four .1 . lwalls and participate fully 'in the holiday community. • The provision of braces, respira- tors, wheelchairs, and other aids to daily living are also available through the Ontario March of ' Dimes. In some instances, ramps, indoor and outdoor, have been built to allow greater freedom of access for the wheelchair user. Although the March of Dimes is in its 25th year of service • to Ontario's physically disabled adult poPulation, "much remains to , be • 'done'‘, says Darryl. "The area of community development is emerg- ing as . a breakthrough towards integration of the disabled into their respective communities". • Community. Development is the arm of the March of Dimes which encourages participation by the disabled in group activities such as yoga, or basketball, or civics classes, or bridge clubs, or any other project which they 'themselv- es feel they want to pursue. March of Dimes Community Development workers help get them' started, often providing "seed money" for projects which later become, self- sustaining:' • , The annual' campaign in the Lucknow, Dungannon; White- church and Holyrood area is 'now being carried out. Please be generous when a canvasser, calls on you. You'lll be Helping People Live Like People.. SOUTH KINLOSS Anne Hamilton favoured with a beautiful solo, "It is No Secret", during the service at South Kinloss 'Presbyterian Church on Sunday. The South, Kinloss YoUng PeOp les Group went bowling on Simday afternoon. 1 Everyone' enjoyed a good time, Jack and Blanche Needham are leaving tomorrow from their home . at Vero Beach, Flrida for an extended trip to' South America, Africa and Europe. They should be back sometime in April. , Mrs. Evan Keith and Ira. Dickie attended,the Maitland Presbyterial annual meeting on Monday in Wingham. • • On Wednesday, Mrs. Leonard Clark, Mrs.. Evan Keith,. Mrs. D.onald C. • MacIntyre and Mrs. Clarence Ritchie attended the '4-H leader training school in Ripley. They were brave ladies on even starting out' but the weather was not in their favour when it was time to come borne. NEED PAPER For Your Duplicator? STENCILS? MASTERS? INK? NAMED PRESIDENT' CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Blake Alton,' . Russel Irvin, and Austin Martin:- Frank 'Alton and Don Camean, members of the nominating com- mittee, brought forward four names to serve fora three-year term, Glen 'Walden, Bob Aitchison, Larry Cowan and Ross •Errington. Directors Bob Gilchrist and Bob Campbell had previously indiCated their intention.. ,of not seeking re-election. ,Others nominated from the floor included Bill Andrew, Bill-Hunter, Lorne Hackett, Tony. McQuail and Allan Miller.. The four directors, elected, by acclamation, and all new men on ' the board, are Bob Aitchison, Larry Cowan, TOny McQuail and Lorne Hackett, ' The nominating committee pres- ented a elate of officers for the ladies'. department of .th.e I Fair, president, Mrs. Bob Gilchrist; ist vice president, Mrs. Herb Wilkins; 2nd vice president, Mrs. Vernon Hunter. These' officers were elected. Past president is Mrs; Bob Struthers and secretary is Mrs. Ross, Errington. Appointed auditors of the Society are Alex MacNay and Evan' Keith. Calf Club leaders are Glen Walden; Ken Mewhitiney and, Barry• Elliott, junior leader. Delegates to attend the Fairs convention 'in Toronto • were not finalized.. • - Members of the Lucknow United Church Women.' served a beef dinner. to a large attendance. Russel Irvin thanked the _ladies and this 'was replied to by Mrs. Allan Johnson. Guests, called • on to speak were Gebrge Joynt,„ -Reeve of Lucknow; Leo Murray, Reeye of Kinloss; Mrs.' Warren Zinn, filling in for Ashfield Reeve, hnsband Warren, who was a - patient in Wingham Hospital; Queen of the Fall Fair, Vicki Beasley of Lucknow; Don ' Thompson • of The Sentinel; Rev. Doug Kaufman "who extended a welcome on behalf of the church board. , President Glen Walden and secretary Ross Errington reviewed a successful year of activity within the society listing the ' several events Sponsored through the Year, This year's Fair is set for September '17 and 18. The financial statement showed an impressive balance on . hand of $9,388.95; up about $1,000 from the previous year. Events planned for, the year include a spring concert in March, Walter Ostanak dance and Craft Festival in July,,' Queen of the Fair dance in September as well as the . Fall . Fair. ' A new 'set of bylaws, approVed The •Ontario March of Dimes needs your help' in their ongoing' campaign to Help people Live Like People. Please give generously when your canvasser' calls. and presented' by the board of directors, were approVed by the meeting. ' A' report on the Lucknow Craft Festival indicated a profit of $1118 in 1975. Extremely . hot weather was a factor in keeping attendance down, • as well as the Ripley„ Reunion that week end, but the . executive' was well pleased with the quality and' quantity of . the exhibits. The Craft Festival is now in the initial planning stages for 1976. The names of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Walden and. Alex MacNay were mentioned as possible recipients-of the Agricultural Societies service diploma.. , Mention was made of the, improvements to the fair ground in • front of the swimming pool area and that plans were to fill the area west of the Hackett Farm Equip- ment in a continuing im rovetnent 7, program. LANGSIDE Continued stormy weather is still' 'disrupting schools' and school bus , schedules. ' Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wighttnan of Belgrave visited With Mr. and' Mrs. Clifford Young on Wednesday. • Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bregman and family spent Saturday with her mother Mrs.- Nell of Stayner, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley YoUng visited on. Sunday with 'Mr. and . Mrs. George Young and family of Wingham. Miss Mary. Bongertman of List- owel spent the week end with her parents Mr. and Mrs Albert 13ongertman. Sharon Struthers spent the week end with Karen Young and Liane Young spent the week end with Cindy Struthers. Special music on Sunday at LangsideChurch was a duet , " Do You Love Jesus". , by Karen Young and Nancy de Boer. Langside Whitechurch Young Peoples attended the Youth Servide at the Christian ReforMed Church in Lucknow Sunday 'evening; The annual church meeting 'at Langside Church will be 'held on Saturday afternoon;- January 31st. The Langside Presbyterian Sun- day School achievement night and pot luck supper will p.‘ held on Friday night, ,Februairy 6. All . interested are invited to attend.' INGLIS FARM DRAINAGE QUALITY INSTALLATIONS CLAY OR PLASTIC Free Estimates PHONE 3924700 R.R. '3 WALKERTON I?