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Presbytery leader talks to UCW Rev. Paul Ross conducted the service at Knox United Church and Bernice Gross was organist. The Call to Worship was read alternately followed by the opening chorus. Father, I Adore You was sung. Rev. Ross gave the prayers and the choral response was sung. Rev. Ross had time with the children and the lenten candle was snuffed out by Becky Archambault followed by the children's chorus. The hymn was Come Let Us Sing to the Lord our God. The scriptures were read and Amazing Grace was sung. Rev. Ross's message was "I Have On Tuesday evening, March 21 euchre was played at the Com- munity Hall. Winners were: high lady, Effie McCall; low lady, Elma Jewitt; Several personnel matters were discussed at the Feb. 28 meeting of the Huron-Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board. With St. Anne's Catholic Sec- ondary School ready for occupancy in the fall, Terry Craig was trans- ferred to the facility, effective Sept. 1, and was appointed to a three- year term as department head (cross disciplinary team leader). Philip McMillan was hired as a permanent teacher and posted to a three-year team as cross disci- plinary team leader. Other personnel changes includ- ed: Elaine Bancroft, hired as proba- tionary teacher; Jane McKeever, appointed to secretary; Nancy Petti- grew, permitted a leave of absence from Sept. 1, 1995 to Aug. 3, 1997; Glenna Tripp and Margaret Suplat, resigned; Ellen Erenberg, requested "Nominations are now being accepted for the 1995 Governor General's Awards in Commemora- tion of the Persons Case", announced Paul Steckle, MP for Huron-Bruce. The annual Awards recognize long- standing and substantial contribu- tions made by individuals towards promoting the equality of women in Canada. Initiated in 1979 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Persons Case, the awards commemorate the lengthy political and legal effort waged by Canadian women, which culminated in the decision rendered by the British Privy council on Oct. 18, 1929, declaring Canadian women to be persons and thus ;ligible for appointment to the ienate. "Candidates for the Governor 3eneral's Awards in Commemora- ion of the Person Case must be :anadian citizens", explained tecklc. "They must have worked such of their lives, in either a oluntary or paid capacity, to romote equality for women in 'anadian society." "Nominations may be submitted y individuals, women's groups, )mmunity and business groups, id others," he said. "1 encourage iyonc who may have a candidate nominate them before the bmission deadline on May 15." a Question". The offering was received by Peter Verbeek and Larry Plaetzer and was dedicated with song. Rev. Ross gave the prayers followed by the Lord's Prayer repeated in unison. Hymn Hail Thou Once Despised Jesus was sung. Rev. Ross pronounced the benediction and the singing of Amens concluded the service. The roast beef supper at Knox United Church will be on April 5 with two sittings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available after church or contact Lillian Hallam 526-7501 or Laura Mae Chamney 526-7799. high man, Bernice McClinchey; low man, Harvey Dolmage; novelty prize, Hazel Watkins. Euchre is played every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. reduction in permanent teacher's contract and Carolyn Deitrich, par- ticipate in the deferred salary leave plan for a leave which will take place from September 1998 to August 1999. The board gave approval to the senior administration to develop a policy which defines the opportuni- ties for leadership positions for non-Catholics hired prior to 1990 and for any hired after 1990. Further tenders were approved for work at St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School, Clinton: Brys- tan Landscaping, $35,261; London Caulking and Installations Ltd., $22,396.17; Archibald-Leyton, $86,261; Clark Porcelain, Ltd., $14,200; Sheridan Gymnasium Equipment Ltd, $20,685 and $14,445 and D&M Hardware, $10,178.37. For more information about the Awards selection criteria and nomination procedure contact: Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case, Communications Directorate, Status of Women Canada, Suite 700, 360 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1C3, telephone (613) 995-7835, TDD (613) 996-1322 or contact my constituency office at 519-524-6938. At 8 p.m. on March 20 Elva Armstrong welcomed everyone to the UCW meeting. She opened the meeting with a poem 'Just Believe,' followed by the singing of It's No Secret. Laura Mae Chamney read the scripture followed by prayer by Carol McDowell. Elva continued with the topic "Who will roll away the stone?" Christ's women followers left for his burial ground wondering how they could move the stone from the tomb. They ventured on by faith and found it already rolled away. Today it is the same. Elva closed with a reading "Be Not Afraid" which was followed by prayer. She introduced Jean Mathers of Bluevale, the regional presbytery leadership convenor, was read her favourite song Did You Forget To Pray. She has been in this work for 15 years and spoke on an excellent book "Gifts of Leadership". It is important that church women reach out and bring others to their meetings. Mrs. Mathers feels that women are the backbone of the church. She told about the construction of the Huron Perth Presbytery - 10 regional, eight presbyterial and 14 conferences. She closed with a reading "Let Us Give Thanks". Carol thanked Mrs. Mathers. People Several Aubumites took a Robin Hood tour on Tuesday, March 21 and saw the super performance of Showboat at the Ford Centre for Performing Arts in Toronto. It was thoroughly enjoyed and will not be forgotten. Residents organize fundraiser Continued from page 1 take his own pictures." A team of four to seven people will be making the trip and though Mr. White says there is some risk it is minimal. "I often feel safer in these places than in downtown Toronto," he said: "We have made a promise to the children that we will travel to where they are and face what they do because they have to every day." Tickets for "A Return to Inno- cence" can be purchased from Bainton's Old Mill and the Old Mill in Blyth, The Blyth Festival Box Office, Day by Day in Goderich and Clinton Commercial Printers. Cost is $10. Did you know the proportion of Canada's population of working age is expected to be stable until 2011 after which it will decline? Elva read "Leadership Beauti- tudes" and "How do I act in a group?" Nancy Park and Laura Mac Chamney sang I Saw the Light with Bernice Gross as pianist. The audience joined in the chorus. President Lillian Hallam gave a short account of her recent trip to Israel and presented a Holy Land book mark. The minutes were read and treasurer Nancy Park gave her report. It was approved at the annual church meeting that the UCW would be responsible for cleaning the church. The UCW decided to adopt a cabin at Camp Menesetung and be responsible for its general upkeep. It was decided to give one quilt and two crib quilts to the upcoming Teddy Bear Auction. Ann Vincent will be in charge of the next meeting on April 10. There will be a display of Community Care projects which includes the layette. Come and bring a friend. Nancy Park and Maxine Seers offered to assist Shirley Andrews and Laura Mae Chamney in planning the spring supper. Money earned from it will go to the Sunday School. The Pastoral Care committee will be in Auburn on April 18 and the congregation will be invited to attend. Various upcoming events are a Fight fat prejudice. Helping a child to accept his body is very important. A fat child who accepts his body still has to live in a world that hates it. The fight against fat prejudice begins by examining our attitudes towards weight. Are we judging people on the basis of their size and shape? special meeting at Northside Church, Seaforth with Dr. Wittmer speaking on Japan on April 3, and on April 24-25 is the annual meeting at Lambeth. Notify Lillian if able to attend either of these. In Blyth there is a special Women's Day on April 22. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Gifts had been brought and some knitted articles were on display for the community care project. Grace was sung. Fruit and fruit bread were served by the hostesseQ H. Watkins wins prize HPRCSSB accepts tenders for finish work MP announces awards WINGHAM & AREA PALLIATIVE CARE would like to thank all those who contributed to the success of our St. Patrick's Day luncheon - our dedicated volunteers and you the public, for your friendly support. Winners of the raffle were: 1st - Brenda Adamson 2nd - Pat Pietrek 3rd - Lucille Fischer Seaforth OpTIMIST CLUB Presents their annual eas PnER ild4 April 9th Registration will be April 9th at the Optimist Hall 11 a.m. to 1 P.M.