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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-01-25, Page 81 All Men's Winter Jackets Reg. to $60 One low price 2998 Boys, tong sleeve Football Shirts Sizes 8 - 16 $499 Back Room Clearance Centre r 1 I ,,, I/ , ,/ . I, I I 11 1 EVALUATE WOMEN TODAY - Valerie Bolton, Toby Rainey and Sandra Schroeder (sitting) have been hired under a 20 -week federally funded project to carry out an evaluation study of Women Today. The organization was formed three years ago as a network for Huron County women. The staff will be working out of of- fices in Clinton. (Shelley McPhee photo). Women's missionary group meet at 100th annual event -0 Goof our hope for years to come"wast he theme of the tooth annual meet istg of Sirat- lord rresuctcr.i.f Women's Missionary Society. held January 17 at Knox Church. Stat lord The morning session started with ('all to Worship and prayer by Mrs. Stuart Peebles of :Atwood, president of Stratford Presbyterial. 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Stratford. She read Psalm 121. had a prayer and a mo- ment of silence for those faithful and dedicated members \s•ho have passed away The afternoon session marked the beginning of the Louth year of Stratford Presbyterial and 18 members including their president Mrs Madeline Edwards of Goderich„ of Huron Presbyterial joined at this point. The afternoon devotions were conducted by two Harr- ington ladies. Mrs. Helen Dunseith read two scriptures Matthew 8:1-10 and Phil. 4:4-7. Mrs. Bess Loghrin had a message atter each and led in prayer. Rev. Ken Knight of Cromarty brought greetings from Stratford•lfuron Presbytery. Two skits -looking back al the roots of the W M.S. were presented. The Listowel women, dressed in fashions of the time of the beginning of W.M.S. held a meeting of Women's Foreign Missionary Society in 1884 The Shakespeare Women, also in costume. had a three scene play 01 (he Women's Home Missjonary Society in 1898. Two nurses are sent to Atlin a thousand miles north of Vancouver and how they find conditions The third scene was in 190o where a let- ter was read from the nurses telling of improvements made. The group sang the Ballad of the Al lin Nurses, which tells the whole story. Mrs. Stuart Peebles called the members of the Huron Presbyterial to the front and after a warm welcome she presented each with a rose She introduced Mrs. Eileen Parish of Don Mills. Presi- dent of W. M S ('ouneil who was the guest speaker. She brought greetings from Coun- cil and was enthusiastic in her message suggesting we use a motto "We can do more in '84". She showed slides of her trip to the East for the 60th anniversary of the W.M.S. in Taiwan, she also visited Japan and South Korea. Mrs. R. McTavish of Stratford, 1st vice.president thanked her. Dr. David Thompson, minister of Knox Church Stratford conducted the ser- vice of installing the officers for 1984 which included some from Huron Presbyterial. Described as 'dynamic rural organization' Woin•n Today By Shelley McPhee In Spetember of 1980 a group of women met in Clin- ton. Their aim was to establish a network for women in Huron County. The six women, Eleanor Robinson of Goderich, Audrey Tiffin of Wingham, Karen Byers of Seaforth, Pat Brown of Clinton, Helene Cameron and Pat Quigley, both of Exeter, believed there was a need for a countywide organization to meet the social and psychological con- cerns of women of all ages, all interests in all fields. The meeting prompted the beginningof Women Today, now a successful Huron Coun- ty organization. Objectives for the network coere established at that first meeting and have remained nstant in the three years that the organization has grown. Women Today was originally set up to help strengthen and broaden the views and horizons of women in the county. It was design- ed as an educational and discussion group where women could deal with time- ly issues, such as women and violence, women and law, consumerism, women in politics, equal pay for eeqqual work, parenting and wetting, Women Today began through the determination and interest of less than a dozen people. Today it is recognized as a vital organization in all parts of Huron County and is known by hundreds of women, from ages 20 to 60. Seminars featuring guest speakers and workshop series have helped introduce Women Today to many. As well the organization now publishes a quarterly newslet- ter, read regularly by more than 70 women in the county. Women Today began as a volunteer run organization but its steady growth has led to the establishment of an of- fice and the hiring of three staff members. This month Women Today Times-AdvocDjte, .Jonuory 25, 1984 Pone 7 open offlco, ovaluaflon uudy opened offices at 52 Huron Street in Clinton. The office will facilitate three staff members who are working on an evaluation study of the organization. Project director Valerie Bolton, co-ordinator Toby Rainey and office manager Sandra Schroeder have been hired under a Canada Works grant from the Ministry of Employment and Immigration for a 20 -week work program. Their work will be aimed at organizing the activities and structures of the group in order to set goals for the future, It will also involved organizing seminars on women's issues. For Valerie, -setting up the office has relieved some of the tension that came with operating Women Today from her home. She explained, "When something grows so quickly like Women Today has, it takes on a life of its own. It can impose on your family." The office setting allows the Women Today staff to under - take an in-depth study of the organization. Staff members also hope that the office loca- tion, centrally situated in the county, will • allow more women to familiarize themselves with the group. The office will help Women Today workers carry out their objective, to make nectlons and give worn ac- cess to available servi . Here women may seek 1p and advice where addit' nal assistance can be ob 'ned. Available at the Cli ton of- fice is an extensive variety of information on women's issues, including a large book library. The office will also be a location of a February weekly film series which will be announced through the newspaper in the near future. since it Degan three years ago, Women Today has striv- ed to maintain an openmind- ed approach. The mandate of the organization is to identify particular needs of women in the county. The group is uni- que in this respect since it of- fers to help both rural and ur- ban women. "We're willing to look at any women's issue that anyone can suggest at any time," Toby explained. Current issues that have been discussed include violence, fitness and health, day care. pornography, bir- thing choices, economic issues, independence and dependence, unemployment, self-esteem, education, isola- tion and loneliness and the changing role of women. "Valerie said, "The role of Women Today into raise the status of women in Huron County. We want women to continue making positive con- tributions to society." The future of Women Today will depend on the energy of the people involved in the organization and the needs of the women who are serviced by the group. Valerie believes that Women Today has proven that rural Ontario people aren't regressive, or living in the dark ages. Sbe refers to Women Today as one of Huron County's "dynamic rural organizations" and stresses, "we (Huron residents) shouldn't fall into the trap of thinking we're behind the times." Women from throughout Huron County, from ages 20 to 60 are aware and concerned about many current issues. Valerie cited pornography as one example. She noted, "A lot of women from a lot of dif- ferent backgrounds are becoming enraged about this." Women Today will continue to discuss, examine and take a stand on any women's con- cern. In the 20 -week work pro- gram Women Today workers. will be looking at new direc- tions and new projects. Valerie said that several pro- grams are currently that ex- citing things will be happen- ing in the organization later in the year. For more information on Women Twin r•au ATP) 0.7%. 'h` junction Pre Inventory c� EARANC k. vve,2" C, WON -.+. - Beautiful Printed Bath Toivels First Quality Matching Face Cloths 69t or 3/1.99 299 Ladies Argyle Vests Canadian made in 4 shades $10 Just Arrived Men's leather look Bomber Jackets in black or brown, Selling $2 5 at only All our Ladies Cords '/2 price A new shipment of Mens Rugby Pants in corduroy or drill, lots of colors to choose from. All made in Canada. First quality. Compare at 530.00 . 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