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Times-Advocate, 1981-08-06, Page 7• MR. AND MRS. JIM PELLEY Joyce Branderhorst and Jim Pelley were united in marriage on June 26 at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church by Rev. B. De Jonge. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Branderhorst, RR 1, Hensall and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Palley of Kitchener are parents of the groom. Bev Hovius, Hensall, was matron of honour for her sister, and bridesmaids were Lori Branderhorst, Hensall, Marie Jarvis, Sarnia and Carol Hoff- n1an, Parkhill. The best man was Barry Amos, friend of the groom, Orangeville. Guests were ushered in by Mike Firth, Orangeville, Dale Elliot, Thedford and Bob Thompson also of Thedford. After a ,wedding trip to Northern Ontario the cou- ple are residing in Thedford. Photo by Jack Doerr La Lecke delegates hear over 200 speakers The Bisback family joined over 7000 persons, almost half of whom were under twelve, for the eighth inter- national conference of La Leche League in America's largest hotel, Chicago's Conrad- Hilton Hotel. Thousands of parents and health leaders came from 30 nations and six continents to attend the four day con- ference. Over 200 speakers ad- dressed the delegates cover- ing all medical, nutritional, and behavioral aspects of - childcare especially those areas directly related to breastfeeding. After 25 years most of the founding mothers are grandparents and the focus of the con- ference sessions is always changing to reflect the growth of the league families through the years. Just a few of the varied topics discussed were: drug abuse a threat to all families: the effects .of fre- quent mother - baby separation: tantalizing teens: good fathering and a successful career - can a man do both?: grieving is a living experience: long term effects of hysterectomy and tubal ligation: how a mother Ken Wood programming computers Student hired by board Jobjust By STEPHANIE LEVESQUE At least one student work- ing for the summer has a job that he describes as being so ideal, he could not have designed a better one for :'Himself. .Nineteen -year-old Ken Wood of Goderich is spen- ding the summer program - Ming computers. Specifical- y- he is employed with the jfaron County Board of Education office in Clinton as an Experience '81 stu- dent. ' His first project was to up- date the teachers's salary grid used by the board for Salary negotiations. He is 'currently programming the total cost of teachers' salaries depending on in- creases allotted. Ken is working his way trough university, as he just completed grade 13 at the Goderich District High School with an overall average of 96 percent. In the fall. he will be entering Har- vard University in Cam- bridge. Mass. In April of this year, Ken received word from the un- iversity that he had been accepted. He will take keneral courses for the first two years and in his third year he will decide his ma- ;jor. His leanings are towards math or computers. what he wants With his overall average, Ken was of course, an On- tario scholar. Ken said he chose Harvard because there is no universi- ty in Canada which allows him to take general courses the first two years of univer- sity. He added that looking at the situation practically, a Harvard degree would carry a lot of weight. Ken said when he is finish- ed his four years at Harvard, he would come back to Canada. He was born in Manitoba, but has moved around a lot as his father is a United Church Minister, presently at Victoria Street United Church in Goderich. Rev. and Mrs. John Wood also have two other children. Mrs. Wood is a teacher at Goderich District High School. Ken has been working with computers since grade 10. He said because he was in- terested in learning how to work with computers, his teachers allowed him extra time with the computers. Ken said the current com- puter programs in the school are more advanced and noted the students are lear- ning more now. Ken also has time to enjoy the computers, as he has set- up a bio -rhythm program. Come Out to The Farm and Get FRESH VEGETABLES and FRES Potatoes, Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots Beans, Beets, Cucumbers Sweet Corn, ' l/r<irlrr dw,1 /, • • f, , o.v,e +I/an AND IAM :. R R 7 iu.8h Iloarrs 565.717? C.u1.vI,I Clewd Sundoyl The program is not unlike horoscopes and Ken refers to the bio -rhythm program as the "scientific version". He adds they are about as reliable as the horoscopes found in numerous newspapers and magazines. Earlier this year, the.bio- rhythm program- was used as a fund-raising project at Ken's school. Othe plans for Ken in- clude sending articles into computer magazines. He has presently written two ver- sions of a mathematical simulation game called Life. He has written one for the TF -59 computer and one for the PET computer. He hopes to sell the games to Software House, which will in turn market the game for Ken, while he received royalties. Obviously enjoying the challenge computers provide him. Ken refers to his summer with the board of education as "my kind of job." can afford to stay at home: how to raise your child by love not force: and creative grandparenting. The younger Bisbaeks, Victoria, and Peter Owen, x, especially enjoyed attending the playroom stocked full of equipment and toys. Here the children (with a parent or sitter) could run off some energy before going off to another session with mother or dad. One afternoon the Bisbacks visited the Brookfield Zoo while Mrs. Brisback travelled to a Chicago suburb to tour La Leche League Inter- national's headquarters. The morning before the conference officially began 250 women and their babies were guests on the Phil Donahue T.V. show where he spent the whole hour paying tribute to La Leche League. This will be aired on national television this summer. The highlight of the clos- ing session and special guest at the banquet was the presence of breastfeeding mother and actress, Mariette Hartley. She per- forms on instant camera commercials with actor, James Garner. She is even more humorous and quick witted in person than she appears on television. Mrs. Bisback had the pleasure of speaking with and obtaining an autographed photo, from Mariette Harley. La Leche League is the only international organiza- tion whose major purpose is to help mothers who want to breastfeed their babies. The seven women who founded the league in 1956, out of their own need for informa- tion and support, had no idea that twenty five years later their organization would reach over one million mothers each year and be considered by the world health organization in Geneva as the leading authority on • breastfeeding. This volunteer organization is credited as being one of the two most effective self help groups in the world operating on a one to one level with a high success rate, The League's mother - to -mother network now in- cludes over 12,000 certified leaders and 4,500 groups in forty-three countries around the world. La Leche League has in- fluenced an entire genera- tion of mothers, has changed the course of infant feeding practices, and has brought about a renewed interest in the age old art of breastfeeding. There are three groups in Huron Coun- ty: one in Goderich, contact Mrs. B Billson: one in Belgrave, contact Mrs. John Kerr, and one in Hensall. All three leaders attended the conference in Chicago. The next meeting in the south of the county will be Wed., August 12 in Exeter at the home of Mrs. R. Banks, 176 Main St., N. ata 8 p.m. Con- tact,Mrs. Peter Bisback for pore information. Conference will examine challenge "I suppose any woman to- day would likely be in- terested in this conference, but it's really an opportunity for those women living in small communities, in rural areas. to spend some time together and examine the challenges they face." Helene Cameron, a women's program coordinator for Conestoga College was speaking about "Direc- tions", a conference being held at Centralia College of Agricultural Technology, August 28 and 29. You may want to attend. This conference, being jointly sponsored by Conestoga College and be Centralia Colege, developed from the need to provide more programs for rural women. but also from the confusion about what programs to offer. Because of this. the conference will feature some excellent speakers and workshops, but, will also provide time to assess further needs for in formation, support systems' and courses. The conference begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 28 and Laura Sabia will be the keynote speaker at the wine and cheese 'reception. Sabia, a well-known speaker and writer, was Director of the Federal Status of Women Council in 1972. She has served on many com- mittees concerned with women's issues and she will be presenting jer views on the directions women should be taking in the '80's. On Saturday, there will be six workshops and each con- ference participant can choose two, one in the mor- ning and one in the after - MR. AND MRS. MURRAY BROOKSHAW Granton United Church was the setting for the July 4 wedding of Ferne Mardlin and Murray Brookshaw. The bride is the daughter of Lloyd and Isabel Mardlin of St. Marys while the groom is the son of John and Marie Brookshaw of RR 1, St. Marys. Rev. Elwood Morden officiated at the ceremony. Brother-in-law of the bride, David Elston was organist while the soloist was Ron Brookshaw, brother of the groom. Trumpeter was Allan Mardlin, brother of the bride. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by maid of honour Susan Jeffrey of RR 2 Denfield and bridesmaids Gayle Elston and Ruth Mardlin, sisters of the bride, of London, Sarah Mulholland and Carol Chinery, all of London. Flower girl was Tara -Lyn Elston of London, niece of the bride. Groomsman was Steve Bell of Windsor while Brad May of Waterloo, Wayne Barber of RR 6 St. Marys, Alfons Weersink of RR 1, St. Marys and Stephen Brookshaw of RR 1, St. Marys served as ushers. The wedding reception took place at the Kirkton- Woodham Community Centre. The couple will reside at Apt. 706, 6967 Bayer Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia. A reading to the bride and groom was presented by the bride's sister, Sharon Boland of Edmonton, Alberta. noon. Qualified workshop leaders are in place to deal with topics on women and the law, women and self - actualization, women in the workforce, women and spirituality, women and their personal relationships and the woman who works at home. Following the workshops, Dianne Harkin, co-founder of Women for the Survival of Agriculture will conduct a session in rural communities. She will relate her experiences on the challenges rural women must meet. now and in the future. The conference will conclude on Saturday by 5:00 p.m. "Directions" will be a positive and rewarding ex- perience for the rural women who attend. The registration fee is $20.00 and that includes the wine and cheese reception, the workshop sessions and Saturday lunch. Overnight accommodation for Friday is available (and breakfast the next morning), but at an extra cost of about $10.00. If you are interested in atten- ding. you are encouraged to apply early. only about 120 participants can be accepted. For more infor- mation about the conference contact Continuing Educa- tion. Centralia College of Agricultural Technology, Huron Park. Ontario. (519) 228-6691 or Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology, Clinton Cam- pus.•t5191 482-3458. Kirkton By MRS HAROLD DAVIS Mr. and Mrs. Bob Han- niman. Miss Angela Han- niman. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pilgrim of Renfrew are visiting with Mrs. Joan McCormick. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Burgin and girls spent a month's vacation in the Western Provinces and attended the Scouts Jam- boree at ('algary. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Stephen. Alava and infant son of Oakville spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Rea Stephen. Mrs. Barrie Temple and daughter Joanna of England is visiting with her mother Mrs. Maurice Blackler. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bragg of Streetsville. Mr. and Mrs. Bill .Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. David Bragg, Sara and Michael of Toronto were Sunday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Switzer. Mrs. Olive Langtree and Norman of Kitchener visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Switzer. Mrs. Oliver Kemp of California visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Switzer Thursday and Friday and called on friends in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis. and Mr. and Mrs. Art Julian of Florida visited Wednesday evening with Mrs. Leslie Fairbairn and Dianne at Meneset Park Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Burns Blackler were Sunday visitors. ENGAGED — Mr. and Mrs. James Chapman of Exeter and Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart, RR 1 Kirkton, are pleased to an- nounce the forthcoming marriage of their children Cheryl and Murray. The wedding ceremony will take place on August the 15th at 4:00 p.in. at Exeter United Church, Exeter. Open reception to follow. Everyone is welcome. For more informa- tion call 235.1644. Pentecostal ladies hold July meeting The July meeting of the Women's Ministries of the Pentecostal Church was held at the home of Mrs. Shirley Prouty with 13 members present. The meeting opened with singing and Mrs. Jean Triebner then led in prayer. Mrs. Idena Desjardine ac- companied the singing on the organ. The roll call was COLLEGE GRAD — Beth Keys, daughter of Murray and Joan Keys of RR 3 Ex- eter, graduated with an honors certificate in graphic design from George Brown College, Toronto on June 19. She has accepted a position with McLean and Bilz Design Association in Toronto. GENERAL MOTORS GRAD — Ron Schroeder, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schroeder, Ex• eter, graduated recently from General Motors Institute, Flint, Michigan, with o Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree. Ron has a position with Diesel Divi- sion, G^neral Motors of Canada Ltd., in London. JOINS ARMED FORCES - Robert James Chadwick, son of Bill and Joyce Chadwick, Huron Park, graduated Basic Training in Cornwallis, July 2. He is presently located at C.F.B. Halifax. answered with a Scripture Verse on "Holy Spirit". The financial report was read by Mary Blanchard. A special number was sung by Mrs. Shirley Prouty entitled "The Royal Telephone". A missionary reading en- titled "Call on Me" was read by Mrs. Edith Miller. A poem entitled, "Pentecostal birthed in My Soul," was read by Mrs. Leila Finkbeiner. The message of the after- noon was given by Mrs. Meine Eizenga She took her message from . ohn 21: 15-18 the theme being "Feed My Lambs." A time of prayer followed, then a delicious lunch was served by Idena and Beulah Desjardine. WEDDING CAKES & TOPS FAVOURS CAR DECORS Invitations Ingredients & Pans Cake Wraps Decorating Supplies eakztyJaz . 123 Wortley Rd . 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