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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-07-15, Page 12J Page 12 Times -Advocate, July 15, 1901 Former Hensall cleric inducted Into ag hall of fame The Rev. William Young, a former minister at Hensall and later chaplain of the On- tario Agricultural College at Guelph, has been inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame in Milton. Through a keen sense in agriculture, Rev. Young was perfectly suited to his posi- tion as chaplain at the College and he counselled hundreds of students. Through his years of work with Junior Farmers, he touched the lives of hun- dreds more. A resident of Fergus and ESCORT TO FIRST — During Tuesday's exhibition ball game between the California Cuties and Hensall Legion Doug Dalrymple gets some help from Hilda in finding first base. Photo by Schwartzentruber La Leche League sending delegates La Leche League in Huron County south has been holding meetings in Exeter this summer and will con- tinue through until Sep- tember at the home of Diane Banks on Main Street. This month our local league will send three delegates to hear health leaders from around the world speaking at the eight International Conference of La Leche League in Chicago, Illinois. La Leche is an International Organization which offers information and encouragement to mothers who want to breast-feed their babies. "Leche League": Leading the Renaissance of breastfeeding for 25 years." the Theme for this con- ference. It expresses the part this organization has played in "Bringing Back" breastfeeding as over 50 percent of newborns are now being breastfed. The three day conference, featuring over 150 sessions, focusing on the physical and emotional well-being of children, will be one of the special events during LLL's 25th anniversary year. Guest speakers will in- clude pediatricians psychiatrists allergists, nutrionists and others with particular expertise in related fields. Ashley Montague, PHD, noted anthropologist and author will discuss "Growing Human and Growing Young." "Current breastfeeding Research" will be presented by Dr. Mariana Meifert and Dr. William Crook warns of the effect of food and food asitivtes. Dr. Penny and Andrew Stanway from London, England, authors of "Breast Is Best" will highlight the opening night programme. Other international guests include Dr. Horst Schetilid from Munich Germany, who will report on the "Long Term Benefits of breast- feeding" and Dr. Tony Myers of Health and Welfare, Canada will speak about "Every Child Deserves the Best- A case for breastfeeding in the modern world." La Leche League in Huron County has been active for over four years with three groups and leaders in and around the area. Informal meetings are held in member's homes monthly to acquaintthoseinterested with the physical, psychological and practical aspects of breastfeeding and the Nursing relationship. The Huron County Board of Health can give anyone interested the dates of the next meetings throughout the county, and telephone numbers of the leaders. TEACHING GRAD - - Linda Webster, daughter of Mr. rind Mrs. Grant R. Webster of Varna, received a degree of Bachelor of Education in French and School t,brarianship at the Spring Convocation of the University of Western Ontario on June 12 Linda graduated on the Dean's Honour List. Linda, a graduate of C.H.S.S., Huron College and Althouse College, hos accepted a French teaching position with the Perth County Board of Education at Listowel Central P.,blir school. Photo by Eric Singer and district news Churches combine for summer worship event Rev. Kenneth Knight conducted morning worship in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday when members of the Hensall United Church joined for their morning worship. Rev. Knight spoke on the message "A Matter of Choice." his text being taken from Joshua, Chapter 24, Verse 15. Mrs. Blanche Dougall presided at the organ in the absence of Mrs. Taylor. Flowers were placed in the Church in loving memory of the late Alex Mousseau and Edward Corbey by their families. The Service next Sunday will be at 10:15 a.m. Loster Funeral Miss Mary Marie Loster passed away at the Queensway Nursing Home on Monday July 6, in her 80th year. Surviving is_ a sister Mrs. Anne Knight of Irraca, Alberta. Predeacesed by two brothers and three sisters. Funeral service was held from the Westlake Chapel of Michael P. O'Connor, Zurich to St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church for the celebration of the funeral mass. Wednesday July 8th Father P. Mooney officiated. Interment was in St. Boniface Cemetery. Personals A postponed family gathering wits held at the home of Donna and Ross Corbett on Sunday in honour of the latter's father John's birthday. A social time was spent followed by a delicious meal. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Morenz of Dashwood were guests. Mrs. Elsie Carlic who recently underwent surgery in St. Joseph's Hospital, London is convalescing at the home. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Don MacLaren of Oakville spent Monday last with Don's mother Mrs. Bertha MacGregor and attended the funeral of his uncle the late Edward Corbett. Mr. and Mrs. Robert MacArthur of Snowflake, Manitoba spent part of Monday and Tuesday of last week with their cousin Mrs. Laird Mickle. Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell of Blyth visited during the past week with Mrs. Bertha MacGregor. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graham of Port Alburnee, Vancouver, spent last week visiting with Mrs. Hazel Love and relatives in this area. Queensway News The staff and residents of Queensway Nursing Home are most grateful to Bill Gibson who so kindly en- tertained residents at his home on Monday last, also thanks to Rev. Hargraves who was in charge of the Church service. Wednesday a group of residents took a bus trip to Komoka Nursing Home at which over 400 Senior at- tended. Everyone enjoyed it very much. Spirits were high and laughter loud and hardy on Wednesday July 1, when three of the residents: Nell Kendrick, Louise Scyrmegour, and Wally Crich celebrated their bir- thdays which are in June. They had a party and picnic on the back lawn and a Variety of games were played even the Admistrator gave all a laugh when he tried to pin the tail on the donkey. The ladies of Zurich Mennonite Church provided a delicious supper for which the staff and residents are most grateful. Men's high bowling score was Neil Regan with 159 and ladies Mary Patlmer, 104. Visitors with Irma Wilds were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilds, Winnifred Wilds, Mrs. Forrest, Nora Wilson, Al and Nora Dogan, Alma Witmore, Peter Wilds, Nancy Mons, Angel, Billie and Michael Mons, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Morlock, Della Sims, Dorothy Lee, Kay Cockwell and Mr. and Mrs. John Wilds and family. Visiting with Louise Scrymegeour were Martha and Alfred Bates, Susan and Jenna Bates Iva Ridley and Ilia Dunn visited with Mrs. Lammie and Ella Penhale. Bob and Shirley Lammie and family visited with Mrs. Vera Lammie. Visiting with Alice Rozendall was her husband Daun, Mr. and Mrs. G. Soper and Jean Rozendal. Mrs. Mary Oesch, Martin and Charlotte Brenneman, Mr. and Mrs. Alla* Oesch. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tataryn, Mrs. Dorothy McCarty visited Pat Oesch. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Morlock and Della Sims visited Levina Finkbeiner. Mrs. Shirley Prouty visited Mrs. Ken- drick, Isobel Sproat and Mrs. Alderson. Elora for many years, Rev. Young moved to the area after his retirement from the OAC and lived there until his death last January at the age of 80. Rev. Young was born In Alberta, but came to Ontario with his family while he was still a youngster. He attended the Ontario Agricultural College In Guelph, graduating in 1929. Wherever he went, Rev. Young became known for his fine singing voice, an endow- ment that led him to meet his wife Marion while he was a student, preaching in Ot- tawa one summer. A mutual friend asjCed if she could be the young minister's accompanist. "I suppose I accompanied him ever since," says Mrs. Young, who still lives in Fergus. After serving a charge near Ottawa and one at Hen- sall, Rev. Young came to the OAC as its first full-time, resident pastor. "He really enjoyed work- ing there, Mrs. Young remembers. A happy man known for his hearty laugh, Rev. Young counselled many of the college's students, help- ing them over any problem they brought to his office to discuss. He handled more festive duties too, officiating at the marriages of many of his students. While chaplain, he in- stituted and held a regular Sunday church service at the college, open to students of every faith. Rev. Young made other contributions to the ministry, serving as pastor for 10 years at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Fergus. He also instituted a school for rural clergy in 1954. Knox College recognized their indefatigable graduate's accomplishments in 1962, awarding him an honourary degree. A stint in the army during the Second World War was about the only thing that in- terrupted Rev. Young's devotion to his job and to the young people he served. DON'T BE SHY COME JOIN US! * „,, )ii/UliAt Yi� ON .0, He became a well-known and sought-after public speaker, one of the college's best good -will embassadors. His last few years at the college were in fact, spent in public relations. He toured many high schools in the province, extolling the vir- tues of the OAC. During the last three years he spent with the college, it became incorporated to in- clude the University of Guelph. A portrait of Rev. Young hangs in the college to honour his service to the OAC. During his life, he branch- ed out into other areas and wrote a popular column for the Farmers Advocate magazine for 15 years. Not content to confine his service to young people to within the walls of the college, Rev. Young was ac- tive in the Junior Farmers organization. He worked at a Junior Farmers camp near Barrie for 15 years and one year even accompanied a group of Junior Farmers on a 10 - week trip overseas. And during the many years Rev. Young worked with young people at the OAC and in Junior Farmers clubs, he and his wife found the time to raise five daughters of their own. He was a popular choice as a fall fair and poultry judge in many communities, even travelling to Bermuda once to judge poultry. He enjoyed the chicken business," Mrs. Young remembers. "It was something to get him out." Rev. Young also used his spare time to paint with oils. He captured many local scenes on canvas, including a view of the David Street bridge over the Elora Gorge. After retiring from the OAC, he spent a few years as -741151110 A CUTIE AUTOGRAPH — autograph from California when the team took on the Bob Hoffman of Hensall gets an Cuties star Sally 'Mark' McVay Hensall legion Tuesday night. Photo by Schwartzentruber APPLIANCE REPAIR Large or small, we'll fix them all... Our repair experts w111 have your appliance In tip top shape fast. CaII us to- day. PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" a.2-7103 BE A+BLOOD DONOR VARNA secretary of the Ontario Swine Breeders Association. He served on Elora coun- cil for about five years and was a member of the Groves Memorial Community Hospital board of trustees. Wherever he was, he had an unfailing vitality and the ability to pass on his good- natured manner to the peo- ple around him. During the induction ceremony at the Agricultural Hall of Fame June 7, a portrait of Rev. Young, done by Toronto ar- tist Bruce Lepper, was un- veiled. The portrait will hang with 16 other protracts honouring Ontario's outstanding agriculturalists. The gallery at Milton was opened last year, to pay tribute to the men and women who have excep- tional contributions to agriculture in the province. !fllllllllllllliulllll {! The Light 'Touch By JACK :LAVENDER Three sure ways to save on food: watch the sales, use cents - off coupons, and get friendly with a neighbor who has a big garden. 00 • By the time some folks dis- cover money doesn't grow on trees, they're already out on a limb. • The good old days were when you got the landlord to fix things by just threatening to move. • At reunions you find that your classmates hove gotten so fat and bald they hardly recognize you. In Hollywood, the average person's idea of a happy marriage is the next one. 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