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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-10-20, Page 11the 8I\ vena bugle Thankoffering lias guest speaker Dave Hemingway, Supervisor of Woodworking at ARC Industries, Dashwood • was introduced as guest speaker by Mrs. Elva Metcalf on Wednesday evening for the Thankoffering meeting in St. Andrew's United Church. Mr. Hemingway gave a slide presentation of the workers at the centre, dealing with the different depart- ments such as a kitchen, office and woodworking, and told of the work with both the mentally and .physically • handicapped persons. He outlined the many divisions of the South Huron Association of the Mentally Retarded organizations and displayed many of the articles produced at the centre. He answered many questions and discussed the work at the centre and, said that the accident rate is very low there, only two minor accidents since January. Mrs. Jean. Dunn officiated for the worship service, Mrs. r Kathleen Siertsema read the scripture passage and Mrs. Phyllis Campbell gave a reading entitled "An Hour of Your Time". A group ` of women of the church favoured with a musical number entitled "(,Your Blessings". Mrs. Dunn read a Thanksgiving poem and also thanked 'Mr. Hemingway for his enlightening presentation. The offering collected was turned over to the work at ARC Industries in Dashwood. Among the many features of the Sugar Shack at the Sugar Bush Park is this handsome fireplace in a large reception hall. The building was officially opened last weekend. (photo by Milvena Erickson) Local seniors attend rally By Hfrda Payne The Ontario Convention of :he United Senior Citizens of Ontario was held at McMaster University, Hamilton, in August and was ',the subject of an address by Mrs. Leona Lockhart, honourary president of the Zone eight rally held in the Legion Hall, Brussels, on Wednesday, October 12. The U.S.C.O. has been formed to prgtect the rights of senior citizens and every member should contribute $1 annually to promote this aim, but this is voluntary. They should also do everything possible for shut-ins and older people. An "in Memoriam" can take the form of a $5 donation to USCO. "Voice " magazine at $2.50 annually is the senior citizen publication: _ international senior citizen day was October 6. Remember seniors by their own personalities not just as a senior. Seventy-nine registered at the rally which was presided over hy.: Mrs. Mary Greg, president. Ed Martin, Brussels president and Relwe Calvin Krauter welcomed the group and Rev. Ed. Baker from Walton gave an in- spiring message on sharing, thankfulness and love. Mrs.,. W.J. Zerback, board member of USCO, spoke on the national convention held in Niagara Falls. The theme was., "Unity in life, help in joys and sorrows". Age is a state of the mind. Resources are necessary for seniors to 411) work - Guy Lombardo played in Quebec for seniors on his • Introducing Bonnie Strong Bonnie comas to our staff (starting Tuesday, October 25) after eight years of hair dressing experience at the Lori -Lyn Beauty Salon in Goderich. We hope you'll come in and meet Bonnie - or phone for an appointment. LORI-LYN. Beauty Salon 72 ALBERT ST. CLINTON 4$2.7711 75th birthday. Seniors can now live abroad and still collect their pensions under certain conditions. Parliament is encouraging seniors to spend their money. At the end of her speech, Mrs. Zerback .. distributed prizes to the oldest lady, Mrs. Ada Wilson, Grand Bend; oldest man, William Lawrence, Grand Bend; couple ' married the longest, Mr. and Mrs. William Snider, Goderich; newest married couple, Mr. and Mrs. William Lawrence, Grand Bend and nearest birthday, Mrs. Verna Tunney, Brussels. Howard Latch of Palmerston offered to show slides of New Zealand, Hawaii or Canadian West to any– club who would like them. He also sang a solo, "How great Thou art". Mrs. Lorne Radford 'was pianist for the day. Eight clubs were represented and highlights of their activities were a shopping `trip to London, entertaining at Huronview, making quilts to raise money, bazaar at buffaloberger, and trips to Lion Safari, Toronto, Black Creek, Kleinburg and Ontario Place. Enter- tainment consisted of a magician act, poetry, a reading and piano selections. Courtesy remarks were given by William Snider and coffee and cookies were provided all day. TO ENTER OUR FREE DRAW FOR THE INTEREST (AT 1977 • DIVIDEND RATE) ON ONE MILLION DOLLARS FOR ONE DAY Get your first ticket with a $5.00 deposit to your shares account. Additional tickets (to a maximum of 5 per member) with every $25.00 deposit to shares. DRAW TO TAKE PLACE ON OCTOBER 22, 1977, IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR 25th ANNIVERSARY You can be a millionaire for a day! ENTER TODAY - TIME'S RUNNING OUT FASTI Clinton Community St. COEDIT UNION • 482-3467 EXETER BRANCH: 43 MA*11 ST. SOUTH 2334440 :.-RECORD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1977.–PAGE 11 160 Separate teachers attend devekpiiient day ;_ By Wilma Oke "It's not a matter of doing but a matter of being -- the kind of people we are," was. the way Bishop John Sherlock of London spoke of people to the 160 separpte school teachers from Huron and Perth counties attending the professional development day in . Dublin Monday, October 17. "We need to be a people who truly love God and our neighbour — a people who are open to God in love, and experience it in our own lives and spear convincingly to others," he said. At the day long program held in St. Patrick's School in Dublin with the theme, What Makes Our Schools Catholic, Bishop Sherlock contrasted covenant and contract. He, saidour relationship with God is a pa'Ssionate love af- fair — not a deal where we give a little and get a little. He said God loves us totally, unconditionally and utterly and he calls on us to return it in the same manner. He said people who have that experience want to share this with our children. C.MANAGEMENT SEMINAR FINANCIAL ANALYSIS TERM LOAN This seminar proposes a set of simple tech- niques which all small businessmen can use when evaluating the financial health of their business' and also a series of practical questions which should be answered when considering a proposal for a term loan. CASE STUDY: THE HABERDASHER COUNTER LTD. Ntel Small Business Management Seminar William Eckert, director of education for the Huron - Perth County Roman Catholic separate school board, said in his remarks to the teachers, "Priests, parents and teachers attempt in a co-operative effort to make each child's learning an experience that allows him to find the true meaning of a Christian life." Coning he `said that catholic education must help provide the framework within which students are able to judge the moral issues of the day. Mr. Eckert spoke of the ,Huron -Perth board's "un- precendented period of curriculum and program development designed to meet today's needs Clinton - Varna - Hensel! At F.B.D.B. Office, 1036 Ontario Street, STRATFORD Wednesdai, Oct. 26, 1077 On from $:30. 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Here are some people who may be sympatheti&to your cause: w Store Salesmen Store Managers Manufacturers Distributors Better Business Bureaux Merchants' Associations Professional Associations Consumers' Associations Consumer Help Offices Newspapers 'Action Line Columns Radio Stations/Hot Line Shows Television Stations 'Consumer Shows Ombuklsmen wa'c5'e•.�vcU`k City Hall/Aldermen/Municipal Governments Consumer Department of Provincial Governments Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada Provinciakfr Federal Members of Parliament Lawyers ' -Legal Aid Small Claims Courts Take heart and bear in mind that Consumer and ' Corporate Affairs Canada administers over 30 federal acts of parliament to back you up. 1+ Consumer and Consommation Corporate Affairs Canada et Corporations Canada The Hon, Warren' Allmand, Minister Consumer Week, October 24-30. Your local consumer association needs you. r..