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Times-Advocate, 1983-03-30, Page 7Local ladies learn about New Zealand The Exeter U.C. Evening U.C.W. meeting was held March 7 in the ladies parlor with 26 ladies present. Unit Leader Betty Watson welcomed all and commented on the beautiful weather. Next U.C.W. meeting is April 18 with Maxine Sereda's group in charge of program, Jessie Ross's group for lunch. April 11 is the Huron Perth Presbyterial in Goderich call- ed Spring Event. Speaker is% third year, student from Westernwhois on the elective program. There will also be a teen chois called Teen Tones. A bus will be leaving Exeter around 5:30 p.m. Congratulations were ex- tended to Dolores Shapton who has been named to the executive of the Ontario Association of Agriculture Societies. Alma Godbolt reported that Mandate had been handed out. Ann Cann reported that she and Flora Doerr have set aside Thursday to do visiting to shut ins. It was suggested by .Irene Dunn that our U.C.W. give a gift to the New White Oaks Church in London. Betty Wat- son informed the ladies to save their old Christmas cards as these can be made intO placemats. U.C.W. Anniversary guest speaker is Helen Porter a pro- fessional story teller.,; Melva Ecker's group presided for the worship thele on South Pacific Islands followed by a reading Understanding Eden by, Melva Ecker. This was a breakdown about the South Pacific Islands informing us about climate, people, language, religion, etc. Scripture was read by Gladys McDonald, prayer by Alice McLean followed by hymn Let all the Islands Rise and Sing. Ellen Forsythe introduced guest speaker Mrs. Ruth Francis from Ful:arton. As a division of World Outreach, Rev. and Mrs. Francis and children as anexchangefami- ly had lived and worked for one year in New Zealand. This exchange was with a Presbyterian minister and for church and mission work. Mrs. k'rancis showed sl ides of the many churches bn the island ending with reading of the Psalms matching up two scenes taken on the island. A question and answer period followed and Audrey McDonald presented Mrs. Francis with a gift. A VANFUL — Fireman Leroy Edwards explains the use of the equipment van to visitors from the Toddlers Inn nursery school. Bock left: Ryan Soldan, Gareth Lichty, Jeff Finkbiener and Sean Beattie. Front: Joshua Watson, Billy Parker, Jeff Kerr and Judy Chappel. Conestoga offers help for women's careers Women planning to enter or re-enter the work force, or planning to chage careers, can find great practical benefit in a special Career Fair for Women, scheduled for Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at 84 Frederick, the Downtown Women's Y in Kitchener. Co-sponsored by 84 Frederick and Conestoga Col- lege, the Career Fair offers participating women the op- portunity to learn about cur- rent and projected employ- ment trends, as well as to ex- plore three potentially rewar- ding career areas: the hospitality industry, data pro- cessing and industrial sales. Registration fee is only $15. The fee includes luncheon and childcare. Keynoted speaker for the morning session is Pat McDermott, who is currently articling as a labor lawer with the Ontario Labor Relations Board. She will speak on her areas of specialization! technological changes affec- ting women, job ob- solescence, alternative job paths for -the. future and employment- growth. areas. Joining McDermott at the morning session will be a representative from each of the three career areas being considered. Two workshops will be of- fered in the afternoon. One will deal with changing lifestyles 'and attitudes that are part of the employed woman's family, home, per- sonal and working life. This workshop will be led by Gloria Taylor of the Interfaith Pastoral Counselling Centre of Waterlo. The other workshop, led by Lisa Avedon (Co-ordinator of, Special Pro- jects at Conestoga College), will focus on issues and prac- tical considerations pertain- ing to women entering the work force. Although the final date for Career Fair registration is Monday, March 28; places may still be available follow- ing that date. To register, or for more in- formation on the April 9 Career • Fair for Women, "l A lot of people call life The Survival of the Fittest". You know, a lot of people are right. a3wnaaaxnlon�e telephone 84 Frederick, Downtown Women's Y, (519)744-6507. the at Several area residents win Epilepsy group list '1'he Huron County Chapter of Epilepsy Ontario Midwest held their draw for the 21 prizes at the Livery "Monte Carlo Night" at the Goderich Memorial & Community Arena. This first fundraising endeavour was a total success with all proceeds used to sup- port the services of the Huron County Chapter to the people in our area that have epilep- sy, their families, friends, teachers, employers, etc. The chapter sincerely ap- preciates the efforts of the ticket sellers, the contributors of the prizes, the support of the Livery organization, Goderich, and the volunteer assistance of those who gave of their time in many ways. The winners of the 21 draw lottery are: Mary Lachlan, Kincardine - afghan and pillow slips; Al Keillor, Seaforth.- chocolate Easter egg, Bartliff's, Clinton; Andre Bilke, Ilensall - $20.00 gas cer- tificate from McCarthy's B.P. Station, Bervie; Marion Sproul, Auburn - shampoo & style from Studio 82, Exeter; Fran Emerson, Goderich - season subscription to Huron Country Playhouse; Rob Hoffman, Hensall - travel bag from Rieck Pharmacy Ltd., Goderich; Tom' Stevenson; Kincardine - silver-plated jam dish, Kosmerly Pro Hardware, Ripley; L. Illman, HAIRSTYLING Peack Julie's Family Hairstyling Celebrates two years in business in Dashwood April 5th -9th Special on Cuts $6.00 DASHWOOD Call 237-3577 4 Prop. / Julie. Webb London, - 825.00 gift cer- tificate from Swartman Fashions, Exeter; Marj Mar- shall, Blyth - hair dryer from Stainton Hardware in Wingham. Carol Bell, Kincardine - dried floral arrangement from The Board & Batten, Clinton; Ron Delbergue, Lucknow $30.00 gift cer- tificate from Forbes Food Market, Kincardine; Deborah Buchanan, Goderich - 825.00 gift certificate, Zehrs of Kincardine; Jean Cairns, Egmondville - deluxe backgammon set, Fincher's Ltd., Goderich; Craig Cass, Goderich $20.00 gift cer- • Times -Advocate, March 30, 1983 rize winners tificate, Zehrs of Goderich; Karen Tyndall, Clinton - Institute Continued from page 6 Canning says stronger pro- grams, using these suggested topics, reinforces these objec- tives and may give the WI a united voice on some issues. The WI is one of the largest women's organizations in On- tario; boasting a membership of . more than 26,000. Last year, 1,311 new members joined the group. But Canning hopes stronger programs focusing on key women's issues, will attract many more new members. velvet jewel case, Anstett Jewellers, Clinton; . Irene Dapueto, London - hair dryer, Guardian Drug Store, Kincar- dine; Robert Thompson, Ripley - MX Wildcat Supercy- cle from Canadian Tire Associate Stores, Exeter, Goderich, Seaforth, Wingham; Barb Smith, Lon- don - 50 lbs. of beef, Eckerlea Acres, Seaforth, Lorne Ar- cher, Hensel! - large plant, MacLean Flowers, Seaforth; Allan Traynor, Tiverton - clothes hamper, Ball & Mutch Ltd. Clinton; Jennifer Black, Goderich - sport bag, Garb & Gear Sports, Goderich & Wingham. Page 7 "1 raised ma boy to b. as 4~0 writ/diens Md, •.d iso A.9 tft..oe.M.g to go into ranks" Closed Good Friday ooking Your aster Best The kind of soft, easy dressing that takes you anywhere. Shirt dress success in solids, in pastels and brights and of course, the season's favorite - stripes. 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