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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-10-08, Page 6o• e 6 Times -Advocate, October 8, 1986 AT UCW REGIONAL -- Crediton UCW president Leila Finkbeiner welcomes regional president Mar- jorie Johns, Laureen Gill of Grand Bend and Marion Dougall, Exeter to a recent Huron -Perth Presbytery regional meeting in Crediton. T -A photo Government gives $5 million Launch literacy plan The Ontario government is laun- ching a comprehensive literacy pro- gram to help the more than one million adults in Ontario who cannot read and write, Minister of Citizen- ship and Culture Dr. Lily Munro an- nounced recently. The government has earmarked $5 million for the Ministry of citizenship and Culture to support community- based literacy groups as well as coor- dinate plans now being developed by the 14 government agencies and ministries involveu in the strategy. Programs will be available in English and French, she said. This is part of the $100 million On- tario training program announced by Minister of Skills Development Greg Sorbara, she told a rally in support of International Literacy Day at city hall. The government declared its intent to combat adult illiteracy in the April throne speech, she said. "It was flagg- ed as one of the striking problems of the day." Dr. Munro said she will be meeting with literacy groups to discuss the mechanics of her ministry's ;rants program. Money, however, will be available for on-going services, pilot projects and investigative programs. "The primary purpose of the grants is to increase access to literacy programs." Adults are deemed to be functional- ly illiterate if they have not completed Grade nine and are more than 15 -years old. In practice, this means they may have trouble reading their children's report cards, filling out job applications and understanding health and safety warnings at work. In Canada about four billion Oults, or 20 percent of the population, are functionally illiterate. Approximate- ly 60 percent of those, or 2.4 million people, have given up trying to find worK. International Literacy Day began in 1967 when the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ,(UNESCO) declared September 8 as the day to celebrate literacy and raise public awareness about illiteracy. District WI members set .for fill convention • 93 branches assist the needy at they are looking towards their The 72nd annual convention of the London Area Women's Institutes will be held on October 16 and 17 at the Ukraine Club in London. The London area consists of the 118 branches in Elginn, Middlesex, Oxford, Perth South and,Huron South and West The theme of the convention is Pro- tecting the Future. The keynote speaker will be Jo Hillier, Public Affairs Officer for Canada's Nuclear Fuel Waste Management Program based at the Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment at Pinawa Manitoba. Her topic will be "Nuclear Waste - your backyard or mine' surely a time- ly subject with today's technology. Another highlight will be the ad- dress from the President of Federated Women's Institutes of On- tario, Charlotte Johnson. This will be her last visit to the London area as she will be retiring in November when her time of office is up. Mrs. Johnson will be remembered as the person who in- itiated the Committee of Women's In- stitutes of the Future. Where they looked at what the achievements have been, where changes are needed and what directions Women's Institutes should be going in the future. Proving that the Women's Institute is not afraid to change to meet the needs of - the modern day rural women. This year for the first time a boy will be one of the three recipients of the Maryn Pardy scholarship. This is now possible because the 4H program has changed. As well at the convention will be reports on some of the many and varied activities of Women's Institute in the London area. Some of these are as follows: * There are 118 branches with ap- proximately 2600 members in the London area. - • 84 branches sponsor 4H clubs by means of money, leaders and prizes. Christmas time with food baskets, money, needed supplies. 2 branches do this at Easter and one at Thanksgiving. • Over X0,000 was donated to wor- thy projects with over 35 other organizations assisted. Also practical donations such as blankets, quilts and finger -puppets for Children's Hospital of Western Ontario they also assisted at the Preemie Party. • Assisted with ice time for minor hockey and uniforms for baseball teams. • Assisted at Seniors Homes, Nurs- ing Homes, Museums, schools, and hospitals. - - • Intiated the Butler Project to supply copies of Ross Bulter's prints of farm' animals to all schools in Ontario. • Helped to initiate the agriculture in'the schools program in Elgin and Huron counties * Dealt with such diverse issues at their meetings as, modern trends in education, alcohol and drug abuse, life insurance and annuities, nutrition and diet, osteroporsis, food dehydra- tion, diabetes - symptoms and treat- ment, safety in the home, farm safe- ty, banking facilities, human rights, wills, contracts and legal issues, Haley's comet, street proofing your child, agriculture in -the schools, pro- blems of today's farmers. * Arranged workshops on financial management and environmental issues. * Arranged displays at Western Fair, Farm Show, International Plowing Match and at local fairs. * Arranged tours to Milton Agriculture Museum, historical sites, local buildings and facilities of in- terest, plays and local farms. This is just a sample of what was done in the past year. The Women's Institute is active, alive and a vital force in the rural communities and year with great anticipation. • aid MR. AND MRS. DERWYN HODGINS Elizabeth Ann Bowerman and Derwyn John Hodgins exchanged marriage vows October 4, 1986 at Hensall United Church with Rev. Stan McDonald officiating. Th@ groom's porents are Mr. and Mrs, Bev Hodgins, Parkhill and the, bride is the daughter of Mrs. John Guniess and the late Fred A. Bowerman. The maid of honour was Karen Bowerman, Exeter and bridesmaids were Mrs. Jeff Mallard, Parkhill and Lori Cronyn, Centralia. The groomsman was Darryl Hodgins, Parkhill and guests were ushered by Daryn Hodgins and Bill Hodgins, both of Parkhill. Krista Dayman, Hensall was flowergirl and ringbearer was Lucas For rest, Exeter. The reception was held at the Lucan Community Centre. The couple is residing at RR 2, Lucan. Photo by Frank Phillips VI)141•11,07” lac ,= 373 Main St., Exeter 235-2842 9 - b Daily - Thursday & Friday 9 - 9 OUR NEW FALL LINEUP 4 A MR. AND MRS. PAUL BRODERICK Marriage vows were exchanged on September 13, 1986 at Crediton United Church, with Rev. Brian Elder officiating. The bride Sue, is the daughter of Ron and Pot Morrison and the groom is a son of Jerald and Kathy Broderick. Maid of honour was Val Morrison and Bev Edwards and Deb Juergens were bridesmaids. The flower girl was Jenny Hammersly. Best man was Shown Wells. Ushers Brian Gaiser and Peter Juergens. Thanks everyone for helping to make a wonderful day. J11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111,11i,1111,,,11 Pineridge Barbecue Company We have a limited number of frozen pre-cooked chicken halves available, vacuum packed in dozens, $30 plus fax per dozen. Ideal for school lunches, etc. Can be heated easily in microwave or conventional oven. Call Bill Taylor (519) 262-3409 1111111111111,111111„1111 n111111111111111111,111111111111 ri • • •i MR. AND MRS. JERRY SMITH. Nancy Deitz, daughter of John and Edna Deitz of Kippen and Jerry Smith, son of Harry and Donna Smith of Henson, were united in marriage Saturday, September 13, 1986 at St. An- drews United Church, Kippen with Rev.Lorne Keays officiating. Candles were lit by nephew of the bride Mark Deitz. The maid of honour was Rhonda Bartliff, Clinton, friend of the bride and bridesmaids were Minnie Deitz, Hensall,, sister-in-law of the bride, Tena McKay, London, Tanis Denomme, Guelph and Darlene Faber, London, friends of the bride. The best mon was John Coleman, Kippen cousin of the bride and ushers were Gary Deitz, Hensall, brother of the bride, Jeff McKay, London, Steve Sararas, Stratford and Ken Aikenhead, Brucefield, friends of the groom. Following their honeymoon Nancy and Jerry ore now residing in Henson. 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