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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1981-01-14, Page 9The three afternoon unto 011),C.NV. Met in the Fellow- ship room Tuesday -shipraomiy to enjoy a potluck luncheon. The tables wereset In horseshoe torna- dos . 35 ladies enjoyed a bountiful meal.. Mrs. Glen Walden led the group in a song from Africa, from the 1941 hook. 'Worship around the World. Mrs. El- don Ritchie l-donRitehie gave'"aa read, A New Year's Wish.; Mrs. Russ Button eanven ed the devotional petiod with a Meditation, We are in God's Care. The scripture,, from Exodus was read by Mrs. Vernon limiter, 'follow- ed by ' prayer by Mrs. Jim Arnold. Mrs. Robt. Irwin gave an interesting paper, Uptight. It dealt with stress. and how many of us blame our family, work or other people for being , uptight ourselves. It helps to confide and talk. things.. out with a close friend. And to remember.'' in year with pot God is always them`'to hear .-problems. Mts. Glen Walden intrn- Partners , which has thyme widens: CriSis, working' with families in death, in separations and div' ace; Justice, our :,i porn - se to people of oppressed countries such as Argentine,, Chile and Central America; Missions, working with people, listening and learn- ing rning from, them,'' Three other magazines for Foram helP are Profile, Issues and Man- date, This is the International Year of the Handicapped. Let us not only care for, but cave about the disabled. All enjoy- ed listening to a recording by Eric and chorus. When in God we are One. ' Oral contests were enjoyed by Mrs. Peter Cook and Mrs. Chas. MacDonald. Mrs. El- don Ritchie closed with pray- er. Kiidosii.WMS South Kinloss W.M.S. held the Janay meetingg � at the homeTof Mrs. John:. Forster. The president, Mrs. Lloyd MacDougall, read : a poem,. How often we wait for ` another chance. Minutes of the last meeting and corres- pondence were read by .Mrs: Harry'. Lavin The'Bible Study was led by Nlrs. Leonard' Clarke, with readers ` .Mrs_. Allan : Mac- Dougall, Mrs. Evan Keith, Mrs. Frank MacKenzie and Mrs. Fraser MacKinnon tak- ing part. The roll call was „ answered with a Bible verse having the word, Purpose. Mrs. Leonard Clarke intro - doted -the ste:dj for the year on India*: and Nepal wntten'. by Dr. Margaret Kennedy... Missionary in India :for 3E1. years• Mrs. John .Forster, Mrs: Evan Keith and Mrs. Lloyd MacDougall took part in the Prayer Circle. The offertory prayer and courtesieswere by, Mrs. Leonard -Marines: - Lunch . was served..byN,,the hostess and . directors, Mrs. Leonard Clarke and • Mrs. Leonard Maclnnes. • Let me take your hi'nd.. *from page 4 my father's heart just seemed to break. My mother, masking ' her own . grief, nursed and cared for him, keeping a cheerful welcoming home for the rest of us who , had to soldier on.t,nkful beyond words that when all was over, three of us ere sent back to her. safe and well, thankful,too, thatmy father, an invalid now, was spared toher for seven gentle years. They saw two of us through University,, all of us idto happy and successful marriage, bringing grandchildren to delight her. Alone after my father's death, she gave herself in service to the community,, the Deaf, Marriage Guidance, Home Advice, untilarthritis knawing at a gammy�y hi slowed and exhausted her. ,Time then to p. relax, gardening, chatting, reading; remembering. At 75, a massive heart attack carried her to the very gates of Death then brought her back. She -never saw her little house again. We moved her precious books .and pictures, piano and garden to my sisters bungalow. It was like' heaven, she said, with bird 'and trees and flowers and green green grass and rest and warm affection. She lived evety day with joy as though it was her last. , . When she had this cardiac arrest at almost 81, we thought she was gone. `Tears flowed free but we accepted her passing as you must, waiting nearby while they worked with her.' After a little time; I slipped back to peep at her and she smiled. "Did I give you an awful fright?" she said. "Don't worry. It's over now." She lay there bonnie and serene, happy as a Queen. We went in and out, one day; one night, another day. "They're angels to me ' here; she said, "nurses, doctors, patients, everyone." Then her dark eyes lighted up. "This'll give you something more to write about." i'- touched, her fingers softly. "I'm working on a piece this "v minute,'' I told her. "I've called it LET ME TAKE Y U BY THE HAND and it's all about you." She smiled. " hat's lovely," she said. "You'll have to read it to me assoon as it's finished," and 1 promised as I always did before going to press. " But not this tune, because, you see, she couldn't wait. Again her brave heart faltered. 'Quietly, peaceful and contented with us beside her, that night my another died. Mrs- Harvey Horastora thanked at who helped with the Program and 1. Each omit then held a brief busi- ness per ed Following the lug and. program with units two and three, unit one met in the church parlor, Minutes of the previous meeting -we to read and Bunt you note from the Sepoy Apartments tread for the plant sent there. The loll pail was answered by 16 members paying "fees. Mrs, Vera Darrell -was wet. corned to the unit and happy birthday sung to Mrs. Greta Rice. Mrs. Al Irwin reported the. givings for 1990. Mrs. Gor- don Morrison asked for help- ers and food for the Agricul- ture banquet January 15th. gift stothiags will be used again this year. The units two lis, secretary and treasurer will meet seat were to draw up the p0- grams for 1981. The &d,d with the mispah best - Unit .4 of Lucknow► United Church Womenmet for their mend*regular meetingan Tuesday. January 6. members answered the WI by the payment of fees. Mrs. Harold Greer, pass. ident, conducted the. bust- news of the meeting and re- ports were. heard. 'Mrs. Gor- don Cayley was pianist for the hymns. Mrs. Gordon Johnstone presided for the • program, opening with A New Resolve. The se ripture was read by Mrs. Graydon Ritchie, who alp► gave a . Naw Ye er's poem. he uredittatiae. 'hits a NewNies- was, , by Mrs. Bill Bogues. Mrs. Johns- stone closed thed Ione with prams. Miss Nada Waal introduced the study book fere the coming year, Psoas in IUCINO PRE$IYTERIAN cpuRcO R A:M Dov. SUNDAY,.JANUAIY 18• Ilam. combined Services :' f church and Sunday • sehaol • • Netrsety.Provided Evrerlrose Welem.S the Gospel. Shea sogvea yaw i paper oDr. Bob1411cOme, foemar modet. '- Mar and gaol agsaloway. The amebas was dosed by alltepoattag thomigmb - eittetioa and a soda lime • YNITE ►. SUNDAY IIA 18 1hsaa. Srd 11:011 w.aa• Pashas Nava Dram SUBJRCD slramallatioasi Nursery Provided for Pre -School Children •- Eltective January1,19 A new regulation has been issiied expanding employment tion for domestic em � s. (cooks. housek nanR. pby� ( � .,, erepers, o ries), whow�ork nrmre.than-24: hours a week. It does not apply to baby sitters orcompanion3.; r mestic employees are entitled to $24 per day $111 peewee $568 per month or $3 per hour, Room -and Board Householders nay deduct up to $50' per week from a domestic employee's wages for room and board; Time -Off .:_. Domestic employees are entitled to at least 36 consecutive hours of free time per week without deduction from wages. If work is performed duringthis free time, the equivalent amount of time off or payment at not Tess than $3 an hour must be given. Annual Vacations Domestic employees are entitled to at least 2 weeks of vacation per year and to at feast. 4 per cent of annual wages as vacation pay Public Holidays Domestic employees are entitled to seven paid statutory holidays per year If work is performed on the holiday, another day off with regular pay must be given before the next annual vacation. • ' AR domestic empldyers, inciuding those working less hours a week and baby sitters and companions continue to be covered by standards for termination,of employment, pregnancy leave, equal pay for equal work and collection of wages. Additional information may be obtained from the Employment Standards Branch, Ontario Ministry of Labour in the following cities: • ° Hamilton 1 1 Voest Avenue South L8N 2R9 Tel.: (416) 527-2951 Toronto ` 400 University Avenue M7A 1V2 Tel: (416) 965.5251 Kitchener 824 King Street Vest N2G iGf Tel.: (519) 744.8101 Sault Ste. Marie 390 Bay Street P6A1X2 Tel.: (705) 949`-3331 Windsor 500 Ouellette Avenue N9A 1B3 Tel: (519) 256-8278 Londcin 205 Oxford Street .East ' N6A 5G6 Tel: (519) 439-3231 Sudbury 199 Latch St., P3E $M7r, Tel.: (705)0 675-4455 Kendra • 808 Robertson Street P9N 1X9 Tel: (807) 468-3128 Ottavm. 2197 Riverside Drive K1H 7X3 Tel: (613) 523-7530 ThunderBay ,435 James Street South P7E 6E3 Tel: (807) 475-1691 lanYsiork 1055 Princess Street K7L1H3 Tel: (613) 542-2853 St. Catharines 205 L2R 3,1r5 Street Tel.: (416) 682-7261 . Tunmins 273 `Third Avenue P4N 1€2 Tel.: (7Q5) 267.6231 For toll free numbers check the, government listings in your local teleprtone directorry. Ontario Ontario Ministry of Labour Employment Standards Branch Robert G. Elgie, M.D. Minister. William Davis, Premier b ass* I*6 *0*i* s- '4tA'7►7K.raP'Raid'YFt*** Alit 1'.Als.****Stttra ak