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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-04-20, Page 15• Seniors attend spring rally Some 134 members of the United Senior Citiz Ontari ns of (USCO) met in Exeter Legion Hall on April 12 for the Zone 8 spring rally. The Exeter Senior Citizens Club hosted the event. Harry Baker of Bayfield, the vice- president of Zone 8, called the meeting to order. Rev. Glen Wright of Exeter United Church conducted the opening devotions and Exeter's mayor Bruce Shaw welcomed everyone present. Mr. Baker then introduced Howard Latsch of Palmer- ston, field representative for Webster, Ontario who spoke on seniors. Mrs. Lucy Tur- nbull, recording secretary for the USCO in Toronto gave an inspirational and informative talk. Mrs. Zerbock of Stratford, who is on the executive for the USCO organized Zone 8 two years ago. She spoke briefly on her work throughout Ontario and gave gifts to the oldest ady present,Mrs. Ada Wilson of Grand Bend and Mrs. Glenn of Seaforth, both 86 years old and to the oldest man present, Mr. White of Seaforth who is 85. Also gifts were given to the longest married couples who were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Snyder of Goderich and Mr. and Mrs. Steeper of Exeter, both married 60 years. The newest married couple was Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baker of Bayfield who have been married for five years and the nearest birthday was Howard Latsch on April 12. Following a box lunch, president Mary Grigg opened the afternoon session with a few words of welcome and appreciation to Mr. Baker for taking over her duties. Mrs. Grigg then introduced Mr. E. T. Smith from Toronto who conducted an election of officers for a two year term. The new officers are: honorary preciclent. T conn Sorority plan sale A delicious catered dinner began the April 11th meeting of Xi Epsilon Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at the home of Brenda Rutledge. During the business meeting that followed, president Lois Fitzgerald read a letter from Pat Spence regarding Founder's Day which will be held at the White Carnation April 25 at 6:30. Marilyn James offered to make a jute hanger as a draw prize. Audrey Kemp read a letter from the Women's Auxiliary to Clinton Public Hospital inviting members to attend Hospital Day, May 10th. Betty Jo read a letter from Goderich and District Association for the Mentally Handicapped inviting members to a shower and Open House for the Group Home. Vice president Brenda Rutledge reported that the Girl Guides would like a member to speak to them about Sorority. Lois Fit- zgerald and Audrey Kemp will go. The social committee reported that the Stral;fora. Theatre booking has been changed to May 31st. Ways and means chairman, Linda Meade, reminded members of the bake sale and garage sale April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vivienne Roy reported for Service that the daffodil sale raised $1,208.00 for the Cancer Society. She thanked all those who helped by selling or buying the flowers. Vivienne also read a letter from the Arthritis Society telling of their annual meeting in Walkerton to nominate a new regional chairman. Following the business meeting, Lois Fitzgerald presented a thought- provoking program on mixed marriages inspired by a recent article in Chatelaine magazine, on Jews and Gentiles marrying. Members discussed problems and benefits of such marriages. The next meeting will be Founder's Day at the White Carnation, April 25. Lockhart, Clinton; past presidents, Mary Grigg, Clinton; president, Harry Baker, Bayfield; first vice- president, Mrs. Nola Love, Dashwood; second vice- president, Mrs. Irene Young, Goderich; secretary, Mrs. Irene Johns, Exeter; treasurOr (re-elected) C:'arles Martini, Dashwood. Zone 8 is composed of 11 clubs and Mr. Baker asked a representative from each club to give a resume of the activities and achievements of his or her respective group. Those reporting were from ,Goderich, Exeter, Brussels, Bayfield, Clinton, Grand Bend, Seaforth, Hensall, Zurich and Dashwood. No one was present from the Blyth club. Mr. E. T. Smith the president of the USCO from Toronto was the special guest speaker for the afternoon. He spoke on the work of the organization and the efforts on behalf of the senior citizens of Ontario. The Ontario convention will be held in Kingston in August and the national convention will be held in September in Vancouver. A short program followed by musicians from Seaforth and Exeter and reading by Mrs. Taylor of Grand Bend. Leona Lockhart then thanked the people of Exeter for the use of their hall, the ladies for coffee and cookies, the minister, the mayor, all the speakers and all the others who contributed to the suc- cess of the rally. Family workshops set A one -day workshop for community workers and professionals dealing with the problems faced by parents will be held in Goderich on May 3. It will begin at 9 a.m. at the Conference Room of the Family and Children's Services, 46 Gloucester Terrace. Dr. David Link, psychologist consultant to children's aid services in Ontario will be the keynote speaker on "Parenting." His address ,will be followed by, small goup sessions where three practical approaches will be applied to specific problems. The focus of the workshop will be on problems parents encounter with young children (under the age of 10) , and on helping parents cope with family conflict. Leaders of the group sessions will be J.V. Penn and R. Boonstra of the Huron County family and children's services and Anthony Miller, psychologist, Huron County centre for children and youth, Clinton. Workshop co - Sorority to celebrate Founders day BY LINDA BELL, The first April meeting of Clinton Zeta Omega Chapter 8265 of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority was held at the home of Janice Snell on April 11. Plans were discussed for Wounder's Day, which is to ake -p1aCe-on Aprf125-at-the White Carnation in Holmesville. An invitation was received from the Women's Hospital Auxiliary to visit the hospital on Hospital Day, May 10. Plans were discussed for a social in May at Rose Cooke's. This will be a bar- becue. A committee was formed to plan the decoration of the Children's Ward at the Hospital. It was decided to replace the drapes and to paint Disneyland characters on the walls. FOR THE BEST IN * Parts * Service * Accessories * Rentals IT'S �. BULL GULL I SPORTS a RECREATION LIMITED VARNA 262-5809 Michele Hansen presented an interesting program on "Behavior Modification in Adults." Group members learned how to relax so well, there should be no problems in getting to sleep on Tuesday nights from now on. ordinator will be Prof. Margaret McKim, depart- ment of family studies, University of Guelph. The workshop will offer community workers and professionals an opportunity to discuss mutual problems and develop skills. It is in- tended for youth group leaders and many other volunteer community leaders who come in contact with families and family -related prolems, as well as pro essional and paraprofessional workers in" these areas. This will be the first of a series of three workshops. The others, dealing with financial counselling and nutrition education, will be 'held on May 17 and May 31. All three workshops will be spo lsored jointly by: Huron County Family and Children's Services, Huron County Health Unit, The University of Guelph's Rural Development Outreach Project, the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, and the department of family studies at the University of Guelph. 'the fee for each day -long session is $15.00, and this includes lunch and coffee breaks. Anyone interested in further information may call Louise Marrittin Wingham at 357-9911. Smile A parent answering the phone reaches for a pencil. A teenager reaches for a chair. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1978—PAGE 15 The Huron Rebekah Lodge of Clinton were honored Monday night when the Ontario Assembly president, and the Ontario Grand Master visited. Left to right are: Huron district deputy president Bertha MacGregor of Hensall; Ontario president Mrs. Jen Bolton; Grand Master of Ontario John Broadfoot of Brucefleld; noble grand of the Clinton Lodge, Mrs. Florence Miller; vice -grand Mrs. Norma Ashton. (photo by Jeff Wise) 4HAchievement Days set The 4-H Homemaking Achievement Days for "Focus on Living" represent the end of another homemaking unit presented by the home economics branch of Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food in co- operation with local county leaders. The club, "Focus on Living" included a wide range of topics. Some of the topics in this club were:- it's your life; learning through leisure; people, ideas and laws; who cares about our environment; safety; emergency first aid and babysitting; food and fitness; creative use of leisure. The club members were able to do quilting, knitting and crocheting., This club also helped the girls to become more aware of the com- munity and environment. County home economists Grace Bird and Bea McClenaghan will be con- ducting Achievement Days throughout the County , as follows: Gorrie, Howick Central Public School, Saturday, April, April 29th ; Exeter, South Huron High School, Saturday, April 29th; Blyth, Blyth Public School, Saturday, May 6th ; Crediton, Stephen Central Public School, Saturday, May 6th ; Ethel, Grey Central Public School, Saturday, May 13th ; Clinton, Ontario Street United Church, Saturday, May 13th ; Dungannon, Brookside Public School, Saturday, May 27th; Seaforth, Seaforth Public School, Saturday, May 27th. All afternoon programs start at 1:15 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend this af- ternoon program. Members will have project books, and handcrafted items will be on display. The highlight of the program; however, will be a series of skits and exhibits presented as a club effort by all participating groups. These performances are an entertaining and educational summary of the whole project. At the conclusion of the program, special awards and certificates are presented to members who have satisfactorily completed required 4-H homemaking units. Everyone is invited. Your presence in the audience would be a most welcome sign. As you gain valuable information pertaining to "Focus on Living" your young people will gain con- fidence in their abilities to make presentations before an interested audience. Your support is a valuable con- tribution to the continuation of a strong 4-H program in Huron County. Plan to attend the Achievement Day in ydur area. Missions is theme for UCS meeting The afternoon unit of the,. Ontario Street United Church' Women met in the church parlor on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 4 with Mrs. Marion Powell the leader in the chair. She opened the meeting with a reading. The devotional exercises were in charge of Mrs. Ruby Webster, Mrs. Amber Popp and Mrs. Doreen Pick, the latter giving comments on the lesson. As "World Outreach" chairman of the UCW, Mrs. Pick told what the United Church is doing in three of the islands in the Caribbean, namely Haiti, Jamaica, and Grand Cayman. Mission work in the Caribbean goes as far back as 1868 in the island of Trinidad,' The work is now organized by the Caribbean Conference of Churches an ecumenical organization, who are introducing a new kind of Christian develop- ment in the islands. Churches in North America assist by providing missionaries and money for the work carried on in the Caribbean. Our complete selection of new spring all-weather Coats...Sizes 38 to 46 THURSDAY -FRIDAY -SATURDAY APRIL 20-21-22 ONLY x. ,Portraits of .. fiye missionaries, Reta Pickering, Shirley and Ralph Drawbridge, .and Tillie and Gordon Huntsberger were given by Mrs. Bernice Brown, Mrs. Ruby Webster and Mrs. Hazel Matheson respectively. Marion Powell conducted the business session, and members reported 39 hospital and 15 home calls made during the month. Members will attend Thankoffering meetings at both the Auburn and Blyth United churches on April 9. The joint Thankof- fering meeting of the Wesley - Willis and Ontario Street churches will be held in the Ontario Street church on Sunday evening April 30, at 8 p.m. A meeting of the excutive of the Huron -Perth UCW presbyterial will be held in the Milverton church hall on April 18 at 7 p.m. The unit members decided to make a quilt, with materials to be brought to the next regular meeting. Plans were made to hold a "Coffee Party" in the church parlor on the morning of May 18th, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Meeting adjourned and lunch was served by Kathleen Elliott and her group. ON SALE NOW • BRAS r a SIZES 38-52 $7.-s9. 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For further details contact. Peter Hu'tnhlr at 271-56501titratfnrdl. Find out, free! At Legion Hall. 56 Kingston Street, Goderich On Wednesday, April 26th, 1978. Time 2:00 P.m _ �egistration- 1:30 p.m. to 2:099.m.)_ _ _ _ Emphasis is placed on agricultural programs. A sam- pling of manufacturing, export. service 8. Information programs Is also covered. THE MANAGER FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVEL OPMENT BANK 1036 Ontario Street, STRATFORD. Ontario. NSA 623 There is no admission charge Detach and mail in this coupon before April 21st 1 will attend the Information Session at Goderich on April 2dt1�, 197x. Name Address Tel 1'