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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-05-04, Page 7Babysitters learn of responsibilities A number of young people who will be 13 years of age this year have successfully completed a babysitters course. This course was spon- sored ponsored free by Alpha Pi Sorori- ty in conjunction with the On- tario Safety League. The course. consists of a series of six lectures and one test. The potential sitters learn of their responsibilities and those of the parents. A trip to the firehall was scheduled to see Mr. Tait. Do you know how to put out a grease fire? Jim Hoffman, of Hoffman . Ambulance, came and talked about child safety and what to do if an accident happens. Do you know where to call if your charge swallows pills? That's right Poision Control Centre, Victoria Hospital, London, 1-432-5241. Care of the child was handl- ed by Mrs. Jean O'Rourke, Health Nurse. Mrs. Linda Farquhar who has her degree in Early Childhood Education handled child behaviour. How would you handle a temper tantrum? Alpha Pi would like to thank all who gave of their time to . help make our children's world safer. To the successful babysitters. we say "Happy and Safe Sitting." DO YOU HAVE PROBLEM WATER? Culligan Products Solve Those Problems •bad taste *red staining • odors • cloudy water *chlorinated city water •contaminated water *lime scale build up Ian Morton Morley Hall Local Representative Local Representative - G Water Conditioning GODERiCH 324-9571 Shop For Mother Where Mother Shops Chances Are We'll Know Exactly What Your Mom Would (' like Special Savings Friday 6:00 to 9:00 and All Day Saturday Slacks • soy off ,Watch for further Friday night and Saturday Specials in our store Boyle's LADIES' WEAR MAIN ST. EXETER BABY SITTERS GRADUATE -- Graduation, exercises were held Monday night for a baby sitting course spon- sored by the Alpha Pi Sorority. Back, left, instructors Sharon Davis, Nancy Chambers and Ann Lorento. Third row, Patty Smith,.David Ferguson, Joy Parent, Lynette Gryseets, Kim Crawford, Shelly Black, Shelley Skinner, Shari Block, Patti Bierling and Dimitra Lerikos. Second row, Brenda Bolsdon, Karen Hoffman, Lori Lynn Wagner, Tessica DeHaan, Liz Hogan, Ron Walker, Kathy McDonald and Dianne Hamilton. Front, Kim Paquette, Patty O'Toole, Wendy Weido, Vicki Scott, Angie Cottrell, Christine Parsons, Lisa Ellerington, Denise Denomme and Debby Prouse. T -A photo. ores continues pkin withto elose Goderieli feiiility The closure of the Bluewater Centre for the developmentally handicap- ped in Goderich will begin -in the very near future", Com- munity and Social Services Minister Frank Drea said Thursday. There will be no moratorium on plans to close six centres over the next five years. Drea told the legislature. The ministry's Learn of Indonesia The Exeter Evening UCW meeting was held April 18 in the Primary Sunday School room with 48 ladies present. Unit leader Betty Watson welcomed all members and guests also guest speaker Mrs. Margaret Robinson. .The Stratford Boy's Choir will be at the Anglican Church May 29 at 7:00 p.m. The annual smorgasbord dinner is Thursday, May 5. Tickets are now available from the UCW member and , ,,S1iei'S Hardware. Il UCW anniversary Sunday is May 15 with Helen Porter a professional story teller from Toronto as guest speaker. Maxine Sereda's group -presided for the program and worship. Everyone got involv- ed in a get acquainted period followed by ,a reading by Mavis Atthill. Maxine Sereda introduced the guest speaker Mrs. Margaret Robinson from Clinton. Mrs. Robinson had spent from May to September 1982 in a remote hill village in Java, Indonesia teaching English as a second language to hundreds of.people. She had attended meetings for one year prior to her go- ing through the Canadian Crossroads International. She stayed with a doctor and his wife while in Java and was loaned out going to meetings and lectures besides teaching. She showed slides taken of the people, surrounding coun- tryside and village itself, also of the schools and children she taught. Her slides and in- formative commentary was enjoyed by all. Everyone joined in singing He's got the whole World in His Hands. Mrs. Irene Dunn thanked Margaret Robinson for her lovely slides end information. A delicious lunch was serv- ed by Jessie Ross's group. plans • are proceeding well, and communities such as Goderich and St. Thomas are accepting the closures, the minister said. The minister is delighted with progress in closing the S1. Lawrence regional centre: in Brockville as the first phase in its plan, and is now almost ready to turn to Goderich, Drea advised the house. When Brockville is com- pletely closed, 74 of the 100 residents will be in group or family homes in the com- munity, and six of the remain- ing 26 who are going to other institutions will be ready to live in the community within three years, he said. "Our earlier prediction regarding the number of residents who would be. capable of community living was overcautious," Drea said. "This shows what can be achieved when carefully planned community alter- natives.are provided."• As for the Brockville staff, the minister said, 50 have new positions with the ministry, seven are being interviewed for ministry of health jobs, and 20 are awaiting jobs being developed in the Brockville area. , "In light of our success there, we will, in the very near future. be developing closure plans for Bluewater." Also on the list of closings is the St. Thomas Adult Rehabilitation and Training Centre (START). . "The parents of every resi- dent will be individually con• stilted before any decision regarding relocation or com- munity placement is Made,'' Drea promised. During the past six months, the ministry has written to the parents or guardians of all the residents as well as to every employee of the six facilities, 'outlining the ministry's plans, and has visited the centres, Drea said. "As a result of these OFFICIAL STICKER — Exeter Lioness chairman for Sun- doy's Greot Ladies Ride for Cancer Fran Shaw puts an official participation sticker on the back of Shari Bur- ton. T -A photo. A Gift to Wear that says "1 Love You" Let Jacqueline's friendly staff help you with your selection for Mom. Specials for Mother's Day Blouses 85 Off reg. price Choose . from over 1000 blouses in stock 1928 Jewelry - selected pieces V3 Off gift certificates FREE GIFT WRAPPING Sizes 16.44 Centre Mall 420 Main St. Exeter meetings and individual con- sultations, which will continue as specific plans for each in- stitution and each resident are made, many parents who initially expressed concern about the five-year plan now actively support it." Thanked for quilt donation The April meeting of the Women's Ministries of the Penecostal Tabernacle was held at the home of Mrs. Ada Triebner with 15 members present. The meeting was opened by singing two hymns. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Estrella Finkbeiner. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. Shirley Prouty and the treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Mary Blanchard. A letter was read from the recipient of the quilt which was sent to the Bible School. Letters were also read from the Missionaries in Quebec ?.raltd'also"fr nfi7 holtie Mis-- sionaries in Mississauga, The Missionary reading of the afternoon was read by Mrs. Dorothy Hookey. Mrs. idena Desjardine led in the singing of several choruses. The message of the after- noon was given by Mrs. Jean Jolly on the power and bless- ing of prayer. Prayer time followed, after which a delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Shirley Prou- ty and Mrs. Doreen Erb, assisted by the hostess. Presbyterian ladies meet Mayes, 1983 Page 7 Hear from missionary Missionary to Guyana. The 1984 annual meeting of the Society will be held in Wingham. FREE Lady Finelle Beauty Clinic presented by LaDonna's Facial Fashions Wed., May 11, 8:30 p.m. Exeter Legion Makeup and skin care demonstrations Reservations required Call 235-0358 or 235-0626. No admission charges. Door prizes and refreshments. At the recent 36th Annual Meeting of the Synodical Society of Hamilton and Lon don of the %%'pmen's Mis- sionary Society (Western Division) of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Owen Sound, Mrs. A.G. Neal of Sarnia was in- stalled as president, Mrs. K. Rayner of Paris as first vice- president, Mrs. J.D. Weldon of Lambeth as recording secretary, Mrs. R. Gillatly of Wyoming as corresponding secretary and Mrs. H. Alles of Durham as treasurer. Greetings were brought to the meeting from the Mayor of Owen Sound, Mr. Ovid Jackson, the Moderator of the Synod of Hamilton and Lon- don, Rev. Douglas Black, the Moderator of the Presbytery of Bruce -Grey, Rev. Hugh Nugent and the minister of St. Andrew's Church, Rev. Fred Miller. Tuesday evening was devoted to "Heritage Celebra- tion" in which the history of the Women's Missionary Society from 1864 to 1983 was presented by the Presbyterials of London, Huron, Stratford, Maitland and Hamilton. A special presentation with readings and music was made by the Canadian Girls in Training of Owen Sound. The guest speaker on Wednesday was Dr. Margaret Kennedy, former missionary of the Presbyterian Church in Canada to India. She dealt with the hope and promise of the Christian message, 'il- lustrating it with exan►ples of the witness of specific Chris- tians in various areas of the world. She provided an over- view of the missionary work of the Church at the present time and the task of helping growing churches. The New Executive for 1983 was installed in office by Miss Margaret Ramsay, former If only we'd stop trying to be happy, ue could have a pretty good time. Shop at The Village Store Centralia Village Good, clean, used clothing for your Spring and Summer clothing needs A good supply of children's summer tops and shorts Special rack of Ladies winter coats at $2.00 Open Thurs., Fri., Sot. 10 to 5, Sun. 1 to 5 MOTHER'S DAY Sunday, May 8th or consider... 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