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Lucan
Optimists busy
The Lucan Optimist Club
has been very busy in the
past few weeks. Presenta-
tions were recently made
to essay winners (photo
left) Alexandra Luce (left) a
Grade 11 student at Med-
way High School and Gi-
selle Vanneste a Grade 12
student at North Mid-
dlesex. Recently the club
had several new members
join above are, president
Bill Bennett, _ front, left;
Doug Smith, Dianne
McWhitrer, Jean Bennett.
Back, left; Len Anderson,
Steve Wood, Owen Gidl i. y
Lloyd Hall, Dave Tal -
Emily Gidley ' and Gary
McWhirter. Absent were
Jim McKay, Brad Hutchin-
son and Frank Taylor.
Women leading by example •
'Uet.ICH - Crieff Hills Com-
munity & Ctn‘ference Centre, Pus-
linch, was the setting of the recent
leadership workshop held by the
Federated Women's Institutes of
Ontario (FWIO). Thirty-one mem-
bers spent two and a half days
sharing ideas and learning about
personal growth and community
action.
Keynote speaker at the work-
shop was Anne Donohoe, Assist-
ant Deputy Minister of Agricul-
ture, Food and Rural Affairs. She
encouraged Women's Institute
(WI) members to establish their
priorities and policies by focussing
on the needs of the members.
Women's Ins tute has been such
an influential organi tion for 98
years because it n flexible
and has lead by example. FWIO
has always been an anchor in the
community. It is an especially im-
portant women's organization be-
cause "women will lead in the
changes that will be needed to im-
prove the sustainability of rural
communities."
Workshop leaders discussed
many of the opportunities availa-
ble to women. New branch orga-
nizer, Hilde Morden, discussed
how to attract new members and
encourage present members. She
also introduced the new provincial
focus Safe, Healthy Communities.
Marg Harris, president-elect of
FWIO, stated that communications
means "to inform, to build under-
standing, to lower barriers, to ex-
change ideas and to present a point
of view." A person's tone of voice,
manner of speaking and dress all
affect the way she communicates.
Mary James, public relations of-
ficer, and Glenna Smith, program
coordinator, gave many ideas on
meeting formats, such as mystery
outings, hands on activities and
telephone conferences. They in-
cluded ways of promoting the or-
ganization through dynamic exhib-
its and how to keep members
aware of current issues.
Activities of current interest dis-
cussed include craft workshops
and scholarships. WI has been re-
sponsible for such improvements
as the pasteurization of milk and
white lines painted on highways.
The proper methods of preparing
briefs and resolutions were present-
ed by Mary Lou Norton, Resolu-
tions Convener.
"Marketing the WI" gave all par-
ticipants an insight into the work
and future of FWIO. These partici-
pants will now be returning to their
communities to teach present mem-
bers and prospective members
about the organization that voices
their concerns and supports family
and community life.
!Turkey pies are popular
Granton U.C.W. made more pies to
1 complete their order.
By Murkl Lewis
GRANTON - U.C.W. Unit 3 members and helpers, a
total of 23 people, gathered at the Granton United
Church January 24 to make another 727 turkey pies to
complete their orders; all of wEich goes to prove the
old saying that 'the task is made lighter when many
share the toil'. •
North Middlesex District Women's Institute P.R.O.,
Muriel Lewis attended a meeting last Wednesday at the
home of the Provincial Bd. Director Phyllis Laughton
of Mt. Brydges.
The Anglican parish bible study was held at the recto-
ry in Kirkton on Wednesday, January 25, led by Rev.
Stephen Emery.
At St. Thomas' Anglican church on Sunday, Rev.!
Stephen Emery's message was about knowing a closer
relationship with God through the love of Jesus Christ.
Faith, hope and love will last forever but the greatest of
these is love.
Service time next Sunday, February 5 is 11 a.m.
At Granton United Church on Sunday, Pastor Nor-
malie Voakes entitled her sermon 'Lord, teach us to
pray' based on the lessons from Jeremiah 1, I Corinthi-
ans 13 and Luke 4, which were read by the minister
and Becky Bryan.
Murray Dufton will be the guest speaker next Sun-
day when the minister will be on study leave.
Personals
Saturday evening guests with Nora Wissel were Eliz-
abetltParkinson and son Robert.
The Granton community welcomes Martin and Sarah
Burford, who are residing at the former Nelson Bilyea
home.
Correction: In the list of Masonic officers two weeks
ago, it should have read: Sr. Steward - Daniel Richard-
son and Jr. Steward Paul Squire.
Reeve purchases first ticket
The draw is to raise
funds for baseball dia-
mond lights.
By Joan Beierling
VARNA - The Varna U.C.W.
meeting will be held this Thursday,
February 2 at the church at 8 p.m.
The guest speaker will be Nancy
Clarke from Bayfield, volunteer co-
ordinator for the Blue Water Centre
in Goderich.
The ministers of Varna -Goshen,
..Brucefield-Kippen and pAyfield
congregations will be of ing a
joint confirmation class this year.
First meeting will be Tuesday, Feb-
ruary 14 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the
Brucefield United Church. Anyone
high school age or older who is in-
terested in attending, please contact
the church office at 233-3110.
The Trends Youth Group will
meet Thursday, February 2 and the
Teen Set will meet Thursday, Feb-
ruary 9, both at 7:30 p.m.
Jack Coleman, reeve of Stanley
Township purchased the first of
400 tickets in Stanley Township's
Elimination Draw from Lowell
Mount, chairman of the Stanley
Township Rec Committee. The
purchaser has a chance to win his/
her choice of one of three 1995 half
ton trucks, a $500.00 early bird
draw or several cash prizes ranging
from $50 to $1,000. Ticket holders
and one friend will be treated to a
dance, entertainment and lunch on
September 2 at Stanley Township
Complex. Proceeds from the $100
tickets will be used to help provide
lights for the township- baseball di-
amond.
These tickets can be purchased
from any rec committee member.
Getting reacquainted
Bob Mason, from West Australia spoke to students at McGillivray Central School
recentty. Mason and family were holidaying in the area and visited friends they
had acquired while he was an exchange teacher in 1983. Shown above, from left,
Bob Mason with grade eight students Aaron Morley, Leanne Hodgins and Jenny
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