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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-06-22, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, lune 22, 1994 United Church Women meet at Camp Menesetung GODERICH - The Huron -Perth Presbyterial U.C.W. held their an- nual Campsite Experience at the United Church camp Menesetung near Goderich. Approximately 60 women regis- tered for the event. Coffee and muf- fins were served by the U.C.W. of North St. United Church, Goderich. President Betty Graber welcomed everyone. The theme "We are a part of the family" was carried out in music and worship. Guest speaker Barba- ra Hicks, Goderich, chose as her topic "Porcupines have soft tum- mies". She challenged the group to name the porcupines in the home, and the church. "Everyone has por- cupines in their lives", she stated. These arc the problems that sur- round us in our homes and church- es. "We tend to be an unforgiving people. Anger, self-righteousness, resentment, are negative responses to a hurting world". She read sever- al scriptures on forgiveness. Group discussion followed. Each group was asked to find a passage of scripture dealing with forgive- ness, and to ask themselves "What do we do about the porcupines in our life'.' and What gifts are we holding out on?" The speaker was thanked by Lois Elliot, Clinton. Hicks has been a camp director at Menesetung for ten years, and in her report she stressed the need for adults to be- come involved with camp activities or support a child to attend summer camp. Dorothy Duncan, Stratford, re- ported for the United Church Camp at $imini. There is a need for household supplies. The worship service was conducted by Lois Elli- ot and Debbie Hulley, based on the "International Year of the Family". Courtesy remarks were given by Phyllis Cox, Goderich. Conveners for the event was the Leadership Development Commit- tee: Orrie Hartwick, chair; Jean Mathers, and Lois Elliot. Now that's a prize! Selling the most buttons for the recent Grand Bend Air Show meant a ride in an Aeronca L-16 plane for Crelene Duck, seated in the cockpit and Sheri Becker of the McCurdy Public School in Huron Park. The ride was pro- vided by pilot Lauren Lee who was the co-ordinator of the air show's air acts. Duck, Grade 5; and Becker, Grade 6, went for their fantastic flight- last Wednesday night. Community Lifestyle Fair CLINTON - information on health, wealth and leisure for sen- iors. the physically challenged and their families will be available at the first of what is hoped will be an annual Community Lifestyle Fair. Monika Penner, one of the orga- nizers for thc fair to be held on June 21 at the Clinton Arena, ex- plained that this fair has been orga- nized to replace the information fairs for seniors that were previous- ly held in local municipalities. The decision was made to hold a county -wide fair, where -in informa- tion could be provided for seniors, as well as for those who are physi- cally challenged and their families. Clinton was chosen as thc site for the first fair, as it is centrally locat- ed in Huron County. The Community Lifestyle Fair will also differ from the former in- formation fair, as rather than just focussing on health, information on financial planning and leisure will also be featured. The idca behind the fair, Penner stated, is to inform thc public of just what kind of services are avail- able in the county. "1 think it is really. really important, particularly in the rural areas, to know what is available in the county," she said. She added that people need to be informed that they don't have to travel to such cities as Toronto or London for the services they are seeking, as many services are avail- able right in the county. For the health portion of the fair. there will he displays and informa- tion available on such services and businesses as Professional Respira- tory, Shoreline Healthco., the Mul- tiple Sclerosis Society, Htiron County Home Care, and the Huron County Health Unit. Those seeking information on lei- sure will be able to learn about travel and golf, to name a few ac- tivities, and a golf pro will be on hand to give tips. A barbershop quartette will also be performing 4 for thc entertainment of fair visi- tors. For those looking at their finan- cial picture in the wealth portion of the fair, there will be information from financial planners, a few area hanks, and accountants. A financial seminar will be held periodically throughout the day with Nesbitt Thompson. Those who take the time to visit the fair, which will run from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Junc 21, will be honked; Penner stated. "Cher next job is to get the information out to the general public, so they will know about the Community Life- style Fair." To this end, brochures and flyers have been distributed throughout the county. and those seeking more information can con- tact Penner at 482-3046; Marguer- ite Falconer at 524-8301; or Helen Ruttan at 357-3222. A transportation service will be offered to those seniors and physi- cally handicapped people who can- not get out to the fair by them- selves. The hotline number is 1- 800-387-4241 or 482-7405, and Penner asked those who are in need of the service to register as soon as possible, so the volunteer drivers can be organized. Among those working to orga- nize the fair were various individu- als and community groups, such as Fran Hook and K. 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