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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-05-05, Page 21 Times -Advocate, May 5, 1982 Financial concerns surface of pr.sbyt.ry Outgoing chairman, Rev. John Roberts faced a barrage of financial concerns by delegates at Huron -Perth Presbytery of the United Church last week. The Belgrave pastor relin- quishes his office at the rise of Conference May 25-27 in Stratford. The court met in his home church. A memorial from the Varna -Goshen charge asked that th4 church be more respons a to the ideas and needs grass root people in relation tofinancesthataffect them. . • Representatives reminded the meeting that the United Church was a conciliatory church with equal representa- tion from local churches to Presbytery, Conference and General Council. It is in these courts that policies are set they stated..- However, delegates, because of economical conditions, argued for greater local autonomy. Rev. Wilena Brown, pastor of the Varna -Goshen charge warned ministers that their control of the floor was generating a one-sided debate. She told the delegates that "you better listen, and listen good, to what these peo- ple are saying." The memorial was passed with concurrence and will be forwarded to Conference. Several delegates expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Varna -Goshen people while warning that its wording woulc make it difficult to gain consensus. London Conference is pro- jecting an increase in assess- ment to charges of approx- imately 45t per member per year. This would be the first increase in several years and brings the rate to $1.35. The Presbytery finance committee brought in a recommendation to limit the increase to tot stating that the church should follow the lead it asks the government to take is reducing costs. After a lengthy discussion delegates reduced the recommendation still further to 10e. Representatives also ex- pressed anger at Canex of- ficials for what was con- sidered questionable ethics by the church's publishing Mr4lyirs. Myrtle Walkom. of the Division of a rriahunication, presented thg resolution on behalf of the !fitrf'histratib'e - Board of McGillivray student wins Janet Eagleson's name was submitted, by staff members of McGillivray Central, to the Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations, as the nominee for a Citizenship Award. Janet was nominated due to her in- volvement in school _and community projects. McGillivray Township is proud of the fact that Janet was selected by the Ontario Federation of Home and School as a winner. This is a first for McGillivray Central along with being a'first for Middlesex County, and we are very proud of Home and School and Janet Eagleson. Mrs. Marie May of the Ontario Federation of Home and School Association presented Janet with a cheque for $50.00. The Presidents of the McGillivray Home and School Association since it was formed, namely Mrs. Irene Lynn, Mr. Bill Sutherland, Mrs. June Henry, Mrs. Terry Hef- fernan were present to congratulate Janet. Mrs. Bonnie Wright, who took over the office of McGillivray Home and School President in April of 1982 offered her best wishes to Janet, .Huron -Perth Christian Resource Centre. The concern stemmed from what was charged to be two different messages being cir- culated by a new Tel -order in - watts line. One message was directed to Resource Centres and the other to ministers. On another financial matter Bill Davis, treasurer of the United Church of Canada was asked about the church's posi- tion on apartheid in South Africa and the involvement of Canadian banks. He stated that the church has taken a strong position because some banks are involved in lending monies which strengthen apartheid. This concern is tie- ing expressed by the national church at banks' annual meetings. "What is your stewardship in regard to your personal bank account?" he asked. "Don't underestimate the ef- fect of personal action. In- stitutions listen" he stated. In answering a query about the church's position Davis told the delegates that the situation was being continual- ly monitored and it was felt to be well founded At future meetings delegates will lunch on "soup and sandwiches." The sug- gestion came from the Divi- sion of World Outreach to reinforce awareness of the world situation and the condi- tion of the hungry. Rev. Roy Babetock, Strat- ford, indicated to the court that 19 charges had accepted the goal suggestion of the Stewardship Committee, 18 had set lower goals and 5 higher. After the noon meal Rev. Maurice Francis, Thamesview, showed a visual appeal ' for Queen's Theological College, Kingston, narrated by Roy Bonnisteel. It was followed by a notice of motion that each congregation be encouraged to support the appeals of Em- manuel College, Toronto, St. Paul's, Waterloo, and Queen's. Hugh David Moore, son of St. Marys pastor Rev. William Moore was accepted At. SERVING HUNGRY CROWD — Preparing food at ursday's rummage sale spon sored by the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary were Ann Cann, Flotence Seldon and Helen Webber. T -A photo County planning dept takes over development Huron County's planning department is now also in charge of economic development. At its meeting April 29, Huron County council approv- ed the integration recommen- dation from its development committee. The county has been without a development officer since fat 6inee then all enquiries to that depart- ment have been answered by the planning department. One of the first tasks under` taken by the planning depart- ment earlier this year was to send questionnaires to each municipality asking for opi- nions on the future role of the county's development program. Municipalities answering the questionnaire (about 80 percent) said economic development is important but its emphasis should be at the local level. The municipalities said the county's role should be one of liaison, co- ordination, providing infor- mation, especially on grant programs, and assistance with special local projects. Three alternatives for the county's development role were suggested: to re- organize a development department - one that could go out in the world promoting Huron County to industries looking to locate in the area, integrate the development department with an existing county department, or to abandon it completely. No 'Municipality is in favor of'the last option. "The county needs to re- main active some way," said Goderich Reeve Don Wheeler speaking in favor of integra- tion. He added continuing the development role could bring more jobs to Huron County. Morris Township Reeve Bill Elston told county council he and Warden Harold Robinson recently attended a develop- ment conference in Hamilton. They met development of- ficers there from other municipalities with operating budgets ranging from 8150,000 Sororities gather for Founder's Day Members of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority from Mitchell, Clinton, Exeter and Goderich celebrated Founder's Day on April 27 at the Goderich Township Recreation Hall in Holmesville. Founder's Day marks the founding of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority by Walter W. Ross in 1931. The sorority of- fers a social, service and cultural organization to women around the world. From the first chapter form- ed in Abilene, Kansas, Beta Sigma Phi has grown to a sorority of 250,000 members active in 12,5000 chapters throughout the world. On April 27 local members met for a social hour, follow- ed by a banquet and program. JUST TINKERING AROUND - . Heather Beattie looks on as sons Sean and Ryan play among the tinker toys. The Sunshine Kids nursery school in Exeter held open house during education week. New members of the chapters were presented with the Ritual of the Jewels cermony. The tables were graced with flowered ceramic name plates, handmade by the Goderich chapters, as well as gift packs for each member. The hostess for the evening was Linda Rotteau of Goderich, who chaired the Founder's Day Committee. Door prizes from each of the chapters were won by many members. Most of' the chapters honored their "Girl of the Year", the girl who had work- ed the hardest for their sorori- ty group. In the Mitchell Chapters, Beth Tubb and Peg Whetham were honoured. From Clinton, Marilyn McMahon and Lois Fit- zgerald were honored. In Ex- eter, Janice Brock was honored. In Goderich, the honor was bestowed on Michelle Hansen from Ex- emplar and Rosemary Cor- riveau of Ritual of Jewels. Members honoured the "First Lady of the Year", Sheila Fink. This award is presented to a woman of the community who has made an outstanding contribution in her field during the past year. Mrs. Fink was honored for her volunteer work in the Adult Basic Education pro- gram in this area. She presented an informative talk on her methods of teaching basic reading, writing and spelling skills to adults of all ages. Mrs. Fink was presented with a plaque and gift in ap- preciation of her distinguish- ed serVice. The evening closed with the closing ritual led by Vivienne Roy of Clinton. 1 to $200,000. (Huron County has budgeted $77,000 for 1982) Reeve Elston said it is hard for the county to compete for industry with other municipalities spending that kind of money. County council should really decide what it wants," said Reeve Elston. 'The cavity's d9ve1opment committee, ;chartist by Seaforth Reeve'William Dale] byas a candidate. It w�recommended to Conference that Rev. Allan Grosse, formerly of Thames Road, be reinstated as a minister of conference, Grosse, now teaching, plans to become a missionary, possibly in Kenya. Five vacancies were declared in the presbytery and it was announced that Rev. Robin Roberts will be moving back to Huron -Perth as minister of Dungannon. Chairman Roberts recognized Rev. Ure Stewart, Seaforth who has served 75 years in the ministry. Revs. Lester and Seibert, both of Stratford were recognized for making 50 years. The court also recognized Rev. Thomas Fleetham, Fordwich, and George Cowan.laysupply, Dungannon who will be retiring, Rev. Robert McMullen, Brucefield, who will be taking a position with Lambton Conference Centre and Richard Hawley, Auburn, who will be ordained by Hamilton Conference. Rev. Norman Gibson, Cen- tral United Church, Stratford, is the new chairman of Huron - Perth. The chairman -elect currently is head of the Lon- don Conference Division of Communication and is host pastor for this year's conference. Rev. Norman Gibson, Cen- tral United church, Stratford, is the new chairman of Huron - Perth. The chairman -elect currently is head of the Lon- don Conference Division of Communication and is host pastor for this year's conference. On accepting the position Rev. Gibson expressed thanks to the retiring chair- man for his contribution to the Presbytery. Rev. Roberts in return appealed for continued support for the new officer. Rev. Len Woods, an Australian visitor spoke to the court stating that the uniting of several churches in his country in the mid 70's found Canada's United Church a fine example. Prior to the noon meal Rev. Roberts assited by the elders and orgainst of Betgrave Nerved communion. PIKIRSS AT MUSEUM , The Lambtod 'Heritage Musetan • is preparing an enterwelcome for an a ted 2,000 new visitors to the county during the Shunpiker Tour on May 9. voli continue to operate- :. vOM In other development com- `} mittee matters, Hay Township Reeve Lloyd Mousseau recommended the development committee prepare a revised tree cutting bylaw. He said there is a pro- blem in his municipality with a landowner cutting down 100 acres of trees for his own use. Clerk -treasurer Bill Hanly. said the bylaw exempts anyone cutting trees for his own use. The landowner is allowed to do so, said Mr. Hanly, "unless you find he is actually selling wood." "We can't control it (tree cutting) under the present system," said Reeve Mousseau. Mr. Hanly added the Trees Act also allows cutting of trees for a landowners own use. The northern section of the tour has been co-ordinated by the museum and the London Free Press, and is designed to provide an inexpensive day's outing for southwestern Ontario families. Festivities to be held at the museum include the making and sale of ice-cream, sheep shearing demonstrations throughout the day, and pioneer craft activities by Lambton County crafts- people, such as rug hooking, harness making, Indian beadwork, basketmaking, shinglemaking, and hymns on the peddle -organ in the Mary Ellen Chapel. CLOTHES FOR EVERYONE - Jean Johns and Gladys Skinner check out some of the ladies dresses at Thursday's South Huron Hospital Auxiliary rummage sale which netted close to $6.000. T -A photo Police plan open house OPP Commissioner James the country. Erskine has invited Ontario "This year's slogan really residents to visit one of their hits the spot," said Com - 16 district headquarters or niissioner Erskine. "We are all paying in the end, whether it's higher prices in stores to compensate for shoplifting, higher insurance premiums to pay for stolen cars or higher taxes to pay for vandalized schools." Many of the police displays in various , shopping malls will emphasize how people can help themselves by trying to prevent crime. From a youngster who 185 local OPP detachments during Police Week, May 9- 15. The traditional open house held by the OPP will be repeated this year to mark Police Week 1982. Many detachments will have displays showing how the men and women of the OPP serve their communities. The Police Week slogan this year Is: "We are all makes sure he padlocks his victims of crime." This bike to the cottage owner theme will be stressed by who marks his property and police officers right across records serial numbers of valuable items, everyone can play a part in reducing crime. The people of Ontario value the safe way of life to which they have become accustomed. With support from the public, the police are better able to preserve the public peace. "Police forces are moving more and more to proactive policing, or striving to prevent crime rather than just catch the criminals afterwards," explains Commissioner Erskine. "But the finest technology and latest police equipment are useless without the help of a concerned community." Keeping fit more -.fun Keeping fit should be more fun for the students at Precious Blood School in Exeter when the Catholic Parent-Teacher Association Installs new fitness training equipment on the school grounds in the coming weeks. The Association was given the go-ahead to purchase the play equipment and absorb all the costs by the Huron - Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board at its regular meeting Monday night in Dublin. The same will be true for the students at St. Mary's School in Goderich as the C.P.T.A. for that school was granted permission to install creative playground equipment with all costa to be paid by the association. The Board's property committee and Ed Rowland, co-ordinator of plant and maintenance, will decide on the location and installation specifications for both projects. The students at St. Joseph's School at Kingsbridge willhave to wait longer before a creative playground facility is completed at their school. This school was designated a community school under the ministry of education a few years ago and now the community association at the school wishes to install the equipment which is estimated to cost $8,257 of which they have already raised 86,193.26. 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