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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-03-25, Page 8The Proposed Child Benefit ► The proposed Child Benefit will, if passed by Farlramen;, gc out to over 3 million Canadian families starting in January 1992 ► The proposed Child Benefit will replace today s patchwory of measures — Family Allowances, Child Tax Credit ane. Dependent Child Credit — with one monthly payment ► The proposed Child Benefit will go to those families witr children who need it — those with low and modest incomes What's more, it is based on family income, which is a fairer wa,, of determining the amount of assistance that children actually need. The proposed Child Benefit will include an earned -income supplement to increase support for low-income working families ► The proposed Child Benefit will increase federal support for children by $2.1 billion over 5 -years. For example, a family witr one child, earning $20,000, can receive as much as $1,733 per year — an increase of 40%. What's more, it would be tax-free — you wouldn't be taxed or the proposed Child Benefit! ► Once fully in place, the proposed monthly Child Benefit earl respond to changing family circumstances, such as the birth of a child. ► The proposed Child Benefit will automatically be sent to you each month. If youfile a tax return, there's no need to apply unless you have a change in family circumstances. At tax time. as well, you would find your tax return easier to prepare. ,► Watch for information with your March Family Allowances payment or fill out the coupon below and we'll send you more information. Name A. 8o" �6 Awa, Ontario Street 1 G 3H7 ❑ in English City ❑ in French Province Postal Code_ 1•I 1 .rirdita,.. Sai `sin, sofla°can.oa Page ti -1 imes-Advocate, March 25. 1992 Acsl Exeter UCW afternoon unit hosts meeting with 30 members B7fB'f8R - The aflerneon gait of the UCW melon March 12'wrkh" 30 members paint. 'Aa&cy McRo- bens Amnestied the meeting in she absence of the resident Marian Dougall. Audrerrtreloetned every- one, read a poem ,and then led in prayer. The minutes wase mad, tmeawrrers report given, and card report, also roll call. Next meeting will be at 1:30 in order to plan the sinews - bard. Theme of the meeting, what does the Lerd ire? Ai Frey McRoberts -was convener assisted by Clara Hans, Leone Brock, Alice Bowe, Dean Smith, Marjorie Adams, and Marjorie Del - bridge who all read scripture. Avis Cudmore entertahied with many numbers on the piano ending -with When Irish Eyes are Smiling" L.eorte 'Brock introduced the speaker Dorothy Cliapaan -who 'peke on liridww.idng analysis. 71tia isltsed a tit deal inn to- day. This was very instructive and interesting to all present. For the April meedng members are to bring balloons or Canadian Tire money. Harold Kushner, the author of "When Bad Things Happen to good People", tells of a rabbi who came home one day and found his nine year old daughter crying. The rabbi .asked. "What is wrong?" Between her sobs, the daughter told her father that she and her friends had been playing a game of hide and seek. When it was her tum to hide, she hid so well her friends could not find her. They gave up and went off to play another game. She waited and waited and wait- ed. Finally, she came out and found herself all alone. As the rabbi comforted his daughter he said to himself - "is this how God feels sometimes?" . When we think God is so well hidden that we give up looking and go offlii. another directior , docs God feel lonely and aban- doned? In our confusion, loneliness, or pain even the most faithful By Mark B. Baskin person might say, "My Ood, where are you?" The church is the vehicle - im- perfect and flawed as it is - it is the vehicle Jesus created to an- swer that most basic Question and to help people in their search for God. That is not to say the church has all the answers. When some- one says, "I've thought about go- ing to' church, but its so full of petty, small-minded hypocrits" we must resist the temptation to say, "That's all right, there is al - Ways room for one more." Instead we should explain that the church which only admits saints is like the doctor that treats only healthy people. It would be a nice job to have, but she wouldn't be doing the job she's supposed to do. We are relucant tb admit we - need help. Going back to Gene- sis we can ask ourselves, "What was the original sin in the Gar- den?" Some would say "lust" or `disobedience." Kushner won- ders if the original sun was hu- manity's arrogant claim of self- sufficiency The idea we don't need help - we can do it on our own. At some time during our life journey everyone is vulerable - and Jesus Christ recognized this. He wanted to gather God's chil- dren together "as a hen gathers her brood under her wing," But, Jesus recognized few of God's children were willing at that time to be gathered. He left the Church to do this work, Ideally the church is a place were we come together and admit the most important things in life are things we can- not get on our own. When the church gathers to pray, our prayer is not "God, I'm weak; do this for me," but rather "God, I'm only human, be with me as I - . struggle to become a better one." March Break Skating School Lacing up her skates and getting ready to hit the ice at the South Huron Recreation Centre on Thursday was Janet Carey of Mt. Carmel. She was preparing to take part in the Exeter Figure Skating Club's March Break Skating School. Granton correspondent enjoys outing By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - A recommended and popular outing last week was a visit to see the return of the Tundra Swans to Aylmer from their winter- ing grounds in the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland, as they begin their annual spring migration north- ward, across the continent, to breeding grounds in the high Arctic from Alaska to Baffin Island. 1f you go on a Tuesday, browsing through the Aylmer Market can make your day and while in the arca, you might as well enjoy the Maple Syrup experience at Lake Whittaker, where the history of making syrup can be traced from the Indian, early and late pioneer methods to modern methods. The swans are on the move through this area during the last two weeks in March and some also stop over at the Pinery near Grand Bend. Joe and Malene French, Jenine and Ken enjoyed a vacation in Flor- ida before and during the March school break. The Anglican bible study group met at the home of Nadine Bedell on Thursday afternoon when the topic of discussion was the truth of existence. At the St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday, the Reverend Stephen Emery was the officiant, and the guest preacher and cele- brant was the Rev. Jerry Johnson of Haliburton. His message was about the temptation of worshipping per- sonal idols or ideas and realizing that God forgives all conditions of people through•repentancc. Deanna Beatson was the reader and Melanie Beatson assisted as server. Avis Kilpatrick of London was the organist. Please take note that for next Sunday which is the fifth Sunday in March, the service time is 11 a.m. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, Pastor Normalie Voakes' sermon topic was "Give me strength" based on the lessons from Exodus 3, I Corinthians 10 and Luke 13. Flowers in the sanctuary were from the funeral. of Robert Hardie. The Give Yourself a Break pro- gram was cancelled last Monday evening, due to circumstance, but will be rescheduled. Granton 4-11 The Gracious Granton Gals gath- ered at the home of Jean and Susan Bryan on Thursday. The president Melanie Beatson opened the meet- ing with the 4-H pledge and the roll call was answered by asking ques- tions about being considerate with the opposite sex. These were solved by leaders Deanna Beatson and Margaret Bryan. Try The Colonel's Combos 3P9each, Two Piece Chicken Combo. Two pieces of chicken, fries, coleslaw and bread. Colonel's" Chicken Sandwich Combo. Hot Wings Combo. Worlds Chicken Sandwich, Five Hot Wings and a fries and coleslaw. regular soft drink. Further plans were made for the formal party next Thursday night. Other topics of discussion were house parties, peer pressure, eti- quette at the movies and situations on dates. o It was also decided to have the Achievement Day on April 2 at the home of Paula Wallis. 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