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Obtain a copy from an invesonent dealer. mutual fund specialist or AGF Management Limited and read it carefully before investing. Unit value. yield and investment return will fluctuate. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1996 PAGE 13. Former resident earns award The first UCW meeting of 1996 was held at the church on Monday, Jan. 15. It began with dessert. The new president, Cheryl Trewartha opened with the Purpose. Pearl and Brenda had the Worship Service. Marsha played the piano. Pearl read an article "modern Martha", then members sang Take My Life and Let It Be. Pearl gave a reading on Moments. Brenda read several Bible verses and a story on Dorcas, Lidia and Priscilla. There was Bible Study on these three women. Each group gave their answers. Marsha closed with prayer. Members sang Jesus Has Spoken. Cheryl read a poem, "A Little Bit of Christmas." The first 1996 meeting of the Cheerio Club was held on Wednesday, Jan. 17. They had lunch at the Hillcrest Restaurant, then proceeded to the home of Beth Knox for the meeting. Beth welcomed everyone. Edythe read "The Winter Theme" and a story on Londesboro, written by Beth Knox. Beth read "The Dollar is Vanishing", as well as a Christmas story, "Was It a Merry Christmas?" Edythe read a mother's love items and what it means to be a The euchre tournament was held at Hullett Central School on Friday evening, Jan. 19. There were 15 tables of euchre. Winners were: first, Herman and Alice Pollock; second (a tie), Roy Krauter, Lorne Dale, Gary and Irene; lone hands, John and Mary Vandenhassen; share the wealth, Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Jan. 21 were Lorne and Addie Hunking. Ushers were Jack and Helen Lee. The sermon topic was "Tell it without using the language of Human Wisdom." Continued from page 12 lower self-esteem, but this did not affect achievement. The study found significant differences between mothers' and fathers' influences on children's achievement. Mothers offer more support than fathers to children who are not intellectually effective, but mothers will reduce and fathers Helen read the minutes of the November and December meetings. Correspondence was read. There were thank you cards from Joy Penfound. Katie MacGregor, Lois Volks, Gladys Leiper, Helen Lee, the Women's Shelter, Seaforth Hospital, Clinton Hospital and Camp Menesetung. Reta Kelland gave the treasurer's report. It was voted to give the church and the hall a donation. February and March meetings are at 2 p.m. Brenda gave a report on the "Mitten Tree". Rev. Paul Ross installed the UCW officers for 1996-1997. They are: president, Cheryl Trewartha; secretary, Helen Lee; treasurer, Reta Kelland. successful volunteer. She also read a letter from 1964 from one of her students. Edythe had a contest, which was won by Audrey Thompson. A mystery prize was won by Vietta Hoggart. The draw donated by Vietta Hoggart was won by Beth Knox. Minutes of the December meeting were read. Roll call followed with nine members paying their membership. Group 1 will have the February meeting. Cards were played. first, Edgar Daer; second, Lloyd Appleby; third, Ruth Jenkins. The hidden score of 66 was a tie between Willis and Marie Bromley and Geraldine Dale and Mary East. The next euchre is at Hullett Central School at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16. The guest speaker was Elly Van Bergen of Exeter. Choir practice is next Sunday 'at 10:45 a.m. for men only. Junior Youth Group is on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Hullett Central School. will increase pressure on children who are trying hard. In terms of literacy, mothers and fathers also have opposing behaviours. If a child is trying hard, mothers reduce the pressure for literacy and fathers increase it. The family/school connection study was sponsored by the Hospital for Sick Children's Foundation. Tired muscles, poison ivy and hours of backbreaking work have paid off for a former Ethel area res- ident, now of Woodslee, in her effort to develop a farm operation which combines soil conservation and production. Cathy Beneteau, daughter of Rita and Leo Deitner of RR 1, Ethel, was awarded the Essex County Soil and Crop Improvement Associa- tion's 1995 Farm Conservation Award for an operation which uti- lizes conservation land manage- ment principles for sustained food production. Beneteau first got into the busi- ness when she purchased 96 acres This winter will see the repeat of a nine-day program, Holistic Resource Management, which proved very successful for 10 farm families in 1995. Last year's group has continued with a management club which meets regularly to keep learning about ways to manage their farms more profitably and enjoyably. This year's course is being organized by the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario and receives funding support from the Ontario Agricultural Training Institute. This allows the cost to be kept at $500 per farm for the nine days of instruction. Each farm can bring up to five people involved with the operation. "These three workshops will change for the better the way you do things," says Noel McNaughton of St. Albert, Alberta. McNaughton The Heart and Stroke Foundation, Huron Chapter, met Monday, Jan. 15, in the Goderich office. The main topic was that February is Heart and Stroke Month and the position of the person to person campaign, which is the largest portion of the foundation's financial target for the year. The foundation receives no government funds. It was reported that to canvass the whole county, people would be needed for the municipalities of Wingham and Bayfield and Townships of Ashfield, West Wawanosh, Goderich as well as the south half of Hullett, and north half of East Wawanosh. Anyone interested in helping, should call 524-4440, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The final meeting for instructions and the handing out of campaign kits will be held Monday, Jan. 22 at the OMAFRA Office, Clinton, at 7:30 p.m. The flag raising ceremony to kick off the campaign will be held Thursday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. in Goderich. Mayor Deb Shewfelt and County Warden Bill Clifford, along with other dignitaries will be present. Microman The Ultimate Computer Store Full selection of computers, accessories and stationery supplies. We are an authorized IBM, AST, CANNON, COMPAQ and H.P. dealer Sega & Nintendo 135 Wallace Ave., N. USTOWEL (519) 291-9633 Fax 291-9634 in 1988, much to the chagrin of local bankers. Her once-banker husband, Jean-Marc, who joined her conservation efforts recently with his own acreage says, "Con- servation is the logical choice for us. Most of our decisions are made for what's best in the long term." The Beneteaus hope their work will lead to better land, a better environment and ultimately, prof- itable crops. The long-term rehabilitation for their farm (much of which is already complete) includes planting more than five acres of trees, devel- oping double rows of windbreaks, will be leading the first three-day workshop on Feb. 6 - 8. It will provide an introduction to HRM management principles as well as covering communication and goal setting. It will emphasize the value of being open to new ideas and ways of thinking in solving old problems. The second workshop will cover "Financial Management and Generating Wealth" at the end of February. It will explore how to allocate expenditures, creatively cut costs and new ways to generate wealth when planning a profit. The final three-day session will cover "Biological Planning" and focus on how farm management can sustain the ecosystem for a profitable farm. "We've talked to people who took the course last year and they got a lot out of it" said Gerry On Feb. 16 and 17, pies will be sold to the public with proceeds to the Foundation. Participants receive a food voucher for $5, plus a Robin Hood apron and baking sample package. constructing rock chutes along drainage ditches, cultivating grass buffer zones, maintaining a no-till system and adhering to strict crop — rotation. Surprised to have received the award, the Beneteaus were hon- oured that someone around them noticed the work being done. (The operation had to be nominated for the award.) The Beneteaus now work full- time at their conservation farming in Maidstone Twp. and have time to enjoy activities with their three children, Julie, 11, Paul, eight, and Marc, five. Poechman of Walkerton. "They've gotten a better quality of life as a result of HRM and are doing a better job of managing their farms. I'm really looking forward to the course." Poechman and his wife Marlene are the local co-ordinators of this year's program. There is still room for a few more farms to register but anyone wishing to get more infor- mation should contact Poechman immediately at 519-364-5657 as the session can only accommodate 12 farms and starts in February. Ken Pennington's 411, D.J. Service Music for air occasions Call (519) 887-6069 L The news from ondesboro Pniplied by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 UCW receives thanks Cheerios read poems Pollocks win at euchre Hunkings greet at United Study shows differences in parental influence Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle Heart, Stroke Month approches Holistic Res. repeats program