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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-11-17, Page 12Page 12 — Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, November 17, 1993 Child care conference explores many areas How do rural and farm families find appropriate, quality child care for their children? What options should be available to these families? How can rural com- munities influence legislation and. policy so that services will meet their unique needs? An upcoming Rural Child Care Conference will explore these ques- tions 'and provide a forum for rural families, caregivers, and community developers to meet and discuss this vital issue. Elmer Buchanan, Minister of Agriculture and Food, and Tony Silipo, Minister of Community and Social Services, today announced the joint sponsorship ,oj Ontario's first Rural Child Care Conference. To be held January 20-22, 1994, at the Geneva Park Conference Centre in Orillia, the conference is ex- pected to attract over 200 people with expertise, experience and ideas about the future of rural child care in Ontario. "The United Nations has declared 1994 as the International Year of the Family," said Mr. Buchanan: "It's important to support and em- power families in building the skills and developing resources that respond to the unique needs of rural and farm communities. This con- ference will enable people from rural communities to discuss and develop child care appropriate to their needs." Participants and ' guest speakers will identify changes needed to support quality child care in rural settings and have the opportunity to develop new skills and share resources and experiences. "As my ministry continues to work on reforming the child care system," said Mr. Silipo. "It is important to hear from as many people as possible to ensure that child care is accessible and respon- sive to all Ontario families. This conference offers us the opportunity to learn from and develop policy that will respond to what is needed to serve families living in farming and rural communities." • OUR ST ANNIVERSARY hristmas Celebration:, 3 DAYS O.N LY Thurs. Nov. 18, Fri. Nov: 19 �+ Sat. Nov. 20 Hours: Mon. to Wed. and. Sat. 9-6 Thurs. & Fri. 9-9 )- ALL REGULAR PRICED GOODS B.19- TIE SPECIALS ALSO •With Purchase PRIZES, PR ±ES PRIZES •9 Daily Draws - For Goods & Services By Walkerton Businesses * see our Flyer * ENJOY - Hot Cider & Mini Muffins Entertainment - IPM: COUPON DRAW .- Our Best Dressed Man' (value to $225.00) Noon Thursday Entertainment - 8 pm Thursday & Friday "From underneath to overtop" -Fair pricing Policy • Oversizes Your` hem is always free * Custom Alterations • Tuxedos Russell W. Irvin 1925 - 1993 Russell William Irvin, of R.R. 7; Lucknow in Ashfield Township, died at the Wingham and District Hospital, on Nov.. 9, 1993, in his 69th year. Mr. Irvin spent his life doing what he loved best - farming. He loved the people and his community and was a0 active member of the Trinity United Church, Ashfield.. Mr. Irvin served as a trustee on the. Ashfield School Board, and was a member of thrLucknow Agricul- tural Society. He was born in Ashfield Township, the County of Huron, on June 15, 1925 to William and Mabel (Alton) Irvin. Mr. Irvin is survived by his wife, the former Lillian Raynard. They were married on Sept. 6, 1950 at the home of the bride in Ashfield Township. He also to leaves five children and their spouses: William and Shirley Irvin, R.R. 7, Lucknow; Dale and Wendy Irvin, Kitchener; Murray and Elizabeth Irvin, R.R. 7, Lucknow; Susan and Harvey Handsor, Wallaceburg, and Alex and. Paula Irvin, Wingham. Mr. Irvin is survived by three sisters Anna Blundell of Goderich, Willa Steele of London and Doreen Irwin of Sarnia, as well his mother- in-law, Clara Raynard of Lucknow. OBITUAIRIEr. and a sister-in-law, Elsie Irvin of Goderich. He was a loving grandfather to nine iranddaughters and two grandsons. Mr. Irvin was predeceased by a son Jerry, and a brother Robert. Visitation was at the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, with the funeral service conducted from the Trinity United Church, Ashfield, on Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. Rev. R. McGee and Rev. A. Cook were the officiating clergymen. Organist and soloist was Ruth Alton, with Margaret Hamilton, at the organ, accompanying Mrs. Alton. Flower bearers were Shelley Irvin, Lindsay Irvin, Heather Irvin and Garrett Irvin. The rest of the grandchildren, Lynn Irvin, Karen Irvin, Casey Irvin, Angela Irvin, Cassandra Irvin, Mary Irvin and Kendall Irvin, carried a carnation. Pallbearers were Bob Gilchrist, Ross Errington, Ron Menary, Herb Wilkins, Harold Cook and Warren Zinn. Interment Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow. Thomas E. Green 1913 - 1993 Thomas Edmond (Ed) Green, of St. Helen's, R.R. 2, Lucknow, died on Nov. 10, 1993 at the Wingham and District Hospital. He was 79 years old., Mr. Green was a retired farmer from Culross Township. He was a member of the St. Peter's Anglican Church, Lucknow. Mr. Green shared his love of music with many. He particularly enjoyed playing his mouth organ and did so for many nursing home residents and groups on a weekly basis. He will be missed by many, many friends and neighbors. Born on Nov. 17, 1913, in Cul- ross Township, Mr. Green was a son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Dobson) Green. Mr. Green is survived by a step- son, Don Rowe and his. wife Loret- ta, of Gravenhurst, and two brothers, Ross Green of Teeswater and Robert Green of Clinton. He is also survived by two grandchildren, and two nephews Robert and his wife Joanne, of Teeswater and James of Clinton. Mr. Green was predeceased by his wife the former Thelma Hunter and a brother, Sederick. Visitation was at the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Luck - now. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Linda Hill at St. Peter's Anglican Church on Nov. 14, at 3 p.m. Organist was Ann Pritchard. Flower bearers were Catherine Poole and Melanie Francis. Pallbearers were Morley Wall, Jim Aitchison, Don Gaunt, Rob Green, Dale Rowe and Ross Er- rington. . Interment Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow. Blanche L. Needham 1916 - 1993 _ Blanche Louise Needham, of Lucknow, formerly of the fourth concession of South Kinloss, died at the Wingham and District Hospital on Nov. 10, 1993, in her 77th year. Mrs. Needham was a graduate nurse of Women's College, Toron- to, as well as a teacher of music throughout Huron Township schools and the Corunna-Sarnia area, where she and her husband lived for many After retirement, Mrs. Needham volunteered for 15 years, with her husband, for Canadian Christian Children's Fund, teaching nursing and assisting in the building and remodeling of schools. They travelled to many countries including Costa Rica, India, Calcut- ta, Africa, Puerto Rico, New Zealand and South America. She was also a 'member of the South Kinloss Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Needham was a daughter of the late Roderick and Rose (Smith) MacDougall, and was born on Dec. 11, 1916, in Kinloss Township. She is survived by her. husband John A. Needham of Lucknow, two ' Downtown WALKERTON 881-2165 daughters Suzanne and Bill Andrew, R.R. 7, Lucknow and Jane and John Stryker, Auburn, and a brother Lloyd and his wife Ann MacDougall of Lucknow. Mrs. Needham will be sadly missed by grandchildren Shauna, Warren and Eric Andrew, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers: Russell, Clair and Harvey. Visitation was at the MacKenzie and-MeC reath Funeral -Home; L uck-- now, from where the funeral was conducted on Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. by Rev. Peggy Kinsman of the South Kinloss Presbyterian Church. Organist was Donalda Moffat, with Frank MacKenzie, piper at the cemetery. Flower bearers were Shauna, Andrew, Eric Andrew and Mae Whiting. Honorary pallbearers were Ira Dickie and Allan Graham. Pallbearers were Allan Mac- Dougall, Rod MacDougall, William Dickie, Bill Andrew, John Stryker and Warren Andrew. Interment South Kinloss Cemetery. PITCH -IN Q. AND ilt-491 TM RECYCLE