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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-07-06, Page 16Page 12 Times -Advocate, July 6, 1983 'Y • .14 FOR A WORTHY CAUSE — Goshen Mothers Club held a rummage sale in Varna to raise money to pay the wages of a student hired for the summer. Shown with some of the items offered for sale are club members Pat Armstrong (left), Cathy Mustard and Linda Keys. Hensall and district news Mrs. Bertha MacGregor, Phone 262-2025 12 -member club is corporate employer Novel way to hire a student The 12 members of the Goshen Mothers Club have :fund a fresh and novel way to employ a student for the summer, and give themselves a break at the same time. Grade 13 graduate Marion Hunt, RR 4 Walton, reports for work each morning and each afternoon to a different household anywhere between Zurich and Varna, or from Brucefield to halfway to Bayfield. This unique employment opportunity first germinated in the mind of Varna and Goshen UC minister Wilina Brown (who has been meeting with the dub since its inception last fall) while writing a cheque for a scholarship in the Dominican Republic. This act made Miss Brown think of the scarcity of summer jabs right here in Huron County. Although it was not feasible or practical to hire someone herself, why couldn't the club as a whole be an employer! When the topic was broach- ed, the club• members were enthusiastic. .A project to share an employee seemed an ideal way to cope with the many jobs that have to be done in the house, on the farm and in the garden in the sum- mer. An employee 'could either help with the work, or babysit the children to give the mother some free time. • The members spent some time working out a job analysis, and reaching a, com- mon agreement on standards. They had to do further analyz- ing after one of the applicants responding to the listing in the Manpower office turned out to be male. (They didn't want to be accused of sexism, after past admonishments to husbands about falling into that trap.) The decisiorrlo hire Marion was based on qualifications not gender. The young man's prior experience working with children had been in an institutional environment, and Marion had been practic- ing for years on two younger sisters and a host of charges while babysitting. The club members also felt they would be more comfortable with another female in a home setting. Research revealed that though a farmer is eligible for government assistance to pay part of the wages of a summer student to help with farm work, no government money is available for domestic help for .the farmers' wife. The club was on its owls. . Marion's minimum wages are partially funded by club projects like a rummage sale the ladies organized in Varna last Saturday. Donations to the project have also come in. Miss. Brown said. "Minimum these days is as good as what's going, and I'm fortunate to have a job," Marion stated philosphically. A schedule has been work- ed out whereby if Marion spends three hours working for a morning for a club member one week, she will work a four=hour afternoon for that person the following week. The ladies adjust and exchange if one .wants Marion's services for a full day, or another wants to switch times. - Two weeks into the job, Marion has been asked by her corporate employer to per- form a wide variety of tasks. She has taken children to the beach, picked berries, stain- ed a deck, made chocolate smerfs for the rummage sale, vacuumed, dusted, washed windows and cars, supervis- ed two-year-old triplets, prepared rhubarb for the freezer, mowed lawns, sorted and filed papers, typed hymns for a Varna and Goshen church song book, and cleaned fridges, cup- boards and the Goshen church. "We are told we'll have to change occupations at least three times in our lives, and I might as well start somewhere", Marion remarked. Disproving predicitions that the job would prejudice her aeainst both marriage and children, Marion says she has not been turned oft either one., She thoroughly enjoys her summer job; she is seeing life in different family situa- tions and learning to handle a variety of children. Marion used to hate picking . strawberries with her family. Now when picking is part of her duties she doesn't mind at all. She prefers outside to in- side work, but insists cleaning cupboards is better than wrestling with heavy, dusty, prickly bales of hay, one of her responsibilities in previous years at home on her father's farm. Miss Brown has already had feedback about the suc- cess fo the club's experiment. Word hasbeen passed around to "have lots of stuff for Marlon to do - she's fast". One club member said just wat- ching Marion work made her feel -tired. Many of the mothers have commented on Marion's special gift in dealing with their chidren. Miss Brown is delighted with the positive results of the venture. and urges others to think of ways to employ students for the summer. "I don't think people begin to take advantage of the creative possibilities around them," she concluded. Where there's a will. there's a way. A VARIETY OF TASKS - Marion Hunt has been hired for the summer by the Goshen Mothers Club. Her task in one home was to prepare strawberries for the freezer. TRUST COMPANY GUARANTEED CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Representing many trust com- panies, highest rates usually available. For more information contact John R. Consitt at 236-4381 or 236-4560 REDI-MIX CONCRETE MTC Approved ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE WORK REDI-MIX CONCRETE b FORMWORK PRECAST PRODUCTS MANGERS STEPS SLATS CURBS McCann Redi-Mix' Inc. Dashwood. 237-3647 Exeter 233-0338 DVBS PLAYTIME - - More than 100 children registered fr'r the Hensall United Church Daily Vacation Bible School. Jennifer Czincz (left), Andrea McClinchey and Julie Rooseboom are absorber, in arranging some paper figures during playtime. 41111/11 llllI I"1'"' The Light Touch By LAVENDER i 1 It's easy to be brave from a safe distance. Youth is when we wonder if our watch is fast. Old age is when we wonder if our calen- dar is. • • Being told things for our own good never does us any. rhe experienced politi- cian can toss his hot in the ring and .still talk through it. * The best way to get the world to beat a path to your door is not fo in- vent a better mousetrap, but to have teenage daughters. Follow the path to Jack's Small Engine Repair Service 107 Queen St. Henson 262-2103 for mower fast your never miss repairs so gross will you. HENSALL UC NEWS Canada Day was celebrated at the United Church on Sunday morning when Mr. McDonald spoke on the subject of Some of the Duties of a Canadian Citizen. Marlin Nagtegaal was the organist and Donald Wareing and Michael McGregor were the ushers. Lloyd Ferguson greeted the congregation. Harry Stuart was the Junior Congregaton leader. Junior Congregation will be held each Sunday for the children attending church. Next Sun- day will be Baptismal Ser- vice. Following the service of worship a congregational meeting was held at which time it was decided to com- plete all windows in the church with storms. and repair the front window. Vacation Bible School A very successful Vacation Bible School was held this past week at the United ('hurch for the Hensall com- munity. Each morning one hundred and thirty children and leaders assembled for singing under the leadership of Shirley Luther with Joyce Pepper at the piano. The child' en then went tri their dif- ferent departments for Bible Study, crafts and related activities. Superintendents for the dif- ferent departments . were: Nursery, Barbara Gackstet- ter; Kindergarten, Nancy Campbell: Primary. Evelyn Elder; Middler. Shirley Luther, and Junior. Stan Filter Queen "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482-7103 PECK APPLIANCES "11'4 THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" • FILTER QUEEN SALES & SERVICE • VACUUM CLEANERS - (Saler Ar servi. a to Mo%t Makes) •FM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (For Farm & Busine�) • WHIRLPOOL APDLiANCES • WOODS FREEZERS •CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEMS •INSECT & FLY KiLLiNG UNiTS (For Indoor & Outdoor tl'ei *GIFTS & MANY MORE ITEMS VARNA, ONT. 482-7103 McDonald. Leaders working in the departments were: Margaret Cole, Betty Up - shall, Joyce Pepper, Pauline Ingram, Kay Elder, Cathy In- gram, Cindy Taylor, Judy Kyle, Karen Shirray, Deanna Brock. Peggy Voiland,Debbie Plumb, Joan Corbett. Trudy Itoosehoom. Ronnie Gould, Tammy Bell, Bev. Bell and Linda Alexander. On Friday morning a large group of parents and friends came to school to view the work and hear the program. • Much appreciation is ex- pressed by the staff for the fine support of the parents and community in their atten- . dance and also for providing cookies for the children dur- ing the week. The 'Theme "Jesus, Lord of Promises" was well brought out through the singing. Bible study and other related activities.• The Christian Development Committee of the church ex- press their appreciation to the staff for their many hours of preparation, planning and im- plementation of this program for the, children of our community. The 1983-84 Sunday Church School staff of the United Church met this past week and made their final plans for the 1983-84 Reason. Sunday ('hurch School will reopen on Sunday. September 11 with classes for all children three years of age and up. The White Gift Service will be held on Sunday.-November27w'ith a pageant being presented by the students and Promo- tional Sunday will be held on June 3, 1984. The Annual Christmas Party will be held on Friday. December 9 and an Old Fashioned )lay Ride will be held in February. The School will continue to designate the month of March as Mission Month and the Bible -A -Month project will continue for this coming year. The staff will hold staff meetings and training nights on the fourth Monday of every second month. PARTICIPATION - Shirley Luther, one of the 25 teachers at the Hensall United Church's Daily Vocation Bi- ble School, involved the intermediate class in a Bible story. • Horticulturiststo meet again in fall Mr. and Mrs. Howie Wright and family of Cambridge call- ed on friends in the village on the holiday. Mrs. Hazel Luther returned home after visiting for several weeks with relatives and friends in Newfoundland. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parker.returned home after visiting with their son-in-law and daughter. Sgt. Doug Wein. Mrs. Wein and David. in Ottawa. wqj CRAFT TiME – Teacher Trudy Rooseboom supplies the kindergarten class at the Hensall UC Doily Vocation Bi- ble School with some craft materials. The final meeting of the season of the Hensall and area Horticultural Society was held Monday June 27 at the Hensall Public School with a good attendance. Mrs. Cathy Mann presided and opened the meeting by sing- ing '0. Canada', with Mrs. Joyce Pepper at the piano. The next meeting of the socie- ty will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the United Church November 23 at 8 p.m. Following the business Mrs. Eileen Rennie introduced the speaker. Rill Gerling, who is a commercial artist from London. He showed and nar- rated pictures of "Come Walk With Me" speaking about the, natural signs of the various seasons. Ile was thanked by Mrs. Dorothy Brintnell and presented with a gift. Mrs. Wm. Hearn of Clinton favoured with two selections on her harp; "Autumn" and "Greensleeves" which were enjoyed very mutt). Draws were made and prizes went to Mrs. Pe Iva Fuss, Mrs. Russell F'er : uson and Mrs. DVBS NURSERY CLASS Ryan Alexander and Christie O'Neil were two of the more than 100 children registered for Daily Vocation Bible School at Hensoll UC. Barbara Gockstetter, one of the coordinators, termed this year's DVBS the best ever. TAKING SHAPE The 22 -unit senior citizens apartment •building is progressing rapidly. Evelyn McAllister. A plant exchange followed and refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs Bob Broener, Mio, Mich. were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corbett. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Thuss and family. who have been residents of the village for the past several years while Ted operated the Service Station on Main Street, moved to a farm in the Strathroy district. They were a valued family in ftensall and will be missed by many friends. The -Station now to be known as "M & T", opened on Mor -lay morning for 1 business, it is being operated by Marvin Merner, Bayfield, II Terry Short, Kippen. We welcome them to our village and wish them success. Queensway residents celebrate birthdays II Church service at Queensway Nursing Home , was conducted on Tuesday by Rev. and Mrs. Matheson, Thames Road with Mrs. le Rhode accompanying at the 11 piano. , Rev. Stan McDonald con ducted the funeral of the late Alex Barrett, who hat. been a , resident since 196.' ..everal residents attended the funeral , at the Michael O'Connor funeral home, Hensall. A birthday party was held ' for residents with birthdays in the' month of June. These , were Mrs. Debocker, Mrs. Scrimgeour, and Mrs. Bosse. Mr. Philip Eisenbach , visited his sister Miss Eisenbach. Mr. and Mrs. D.Preszcator have taken up residence in the home they recently pur- chased from the Drysdale Estate on Main Street. 1 Now Open M & T Service formerly Ted Thuss Garage Hensall Complete General Repairs Drop in and see up today Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 9 - 4 mo EN ow on on am Honda Power Prod vets '1 C Rollo Tillers Oen•rators Complete Dna of these products now In stock Extra Special Introductory Discounts this week couNTaa\ RNE114 MT. CARMEL PHONE 237-3456 OPEN MON. - SAT. 10-10 SUN. 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