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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-10-19, Page 14Misr, p4GE :141-•-'C .I;NToN NgWS RgcQRP, TH JRSPAY, OCTOBER 19, 1978 Dorothy Griffin (centre) the Business Administration Director of Goodwill Industries, London chats with UCW members in Clinton in- cluding, left to right, Ruth Bond, program director for the Wesley Willis UCW; Kay Wise, president of the Wesley Willis UCW; Ontario St , UCW and director for the Ontario Townshend) Lois Elliot, president of the Evelyn Merrill, program St., UCW. (photo by Elaine Thankoffering hears of goodwill by Elaine Townshend Wesley -Willis and Ontario Street UCW's held their joint Fall Thankoffering service in Wesley -Willis United Church last Sunday evening, October 15. Approximately 70 persons attended. Guest soloist, Mrs. Bill Cox, who is organist at Bayfield United Church, was accompanied by the organist of Wesley -Willis Church, Miss Cathy Potter. Guest speaker for the evening was Miss Dorothy Griffin, Business Administration Director of Goodwill Industries in London. Her topic was helping the handicapped the help themselves. Miss Griffin explained Goodwill is a non-profit, people -oriented organization that provides sheltered em- ployment, counselling services, and rehabilitation and _ training for the han- dicapped. The people who come to Goodwill have various handicaps, including physical, mental, emotional and social. Some , had their em - ployment status changed because of accident or illness. One thing they all have in common is the loss of confidence in their ability to earn a living. The purpose of Goodwill Industries is to help them regain their self- confidence and realize their potential with the ultimate goal being the return to self-sufficiency. At Goodwill, job op- portunities are available in office work, electrical repair, processing of clothing, truck helpers, janitorial duties, store clerks and cashiers. Employees are paid salaries commensurate with the Ontario minimum wage. Some will eventually move to jobs in the community; others will continue earning a living within the Goodwill system. Goodwill Industries collects clothing, jewelry, furniture, appliances, toys and many other articles frompeople in _.the, community, including the Clinton area, and Miss Griffin described what happens to the donations after they reach the 19,000 square foot workshop in London. Each truckload is sorted. Some of the non - saleable clothing is cut into pieces and sold to local industries as "wipers." This is one of Goodwill London's newest programs. The rest of the non -saleable material is packed into 500 pound bales and sold as salvage. The saleable clothing is passed through a "steam tunnel" to remove wrinkles and is then sent to Goodwill's nine Thrift Stores. Five are located in London; the others are in St. Thomas, Woodstock, Stratford and Brantford. The jewelry, appliances, furniture, toys and other articles are repaired, if necessary, and also sold. Until 1977, when in- flation forced acceptance of a small provincial government grant, Goodwill Industries of London was completely self-supporting, and Miss Griffin hopes it will be able to return to self- sufficiency in the future. Miss Griffin remarked that people often wonder, "How much good can one person really do?" The concept of Good- will Industries was initiated in Boston Massachussetts in 1903 by one man - a Methodist Summerhill ladies thankful Twenty members and two visitors attended the October meeting of the Summerhill Ladies Club at the home of Vera Gibbings in Clinton. President, Sandra Westerhout opened the meeting with a reading entitled "National Thanksgiving." The roll call was an- swered by members telling of a Hallowe'en prank played on them or by them. Some amazing incidents were related. The minutes were read and Lorna Ellis gave the treasurers' report. An invitation was received from the Kinettes inviting club members to hear Dr. Hitschmanova speak in 'I Only 20% Did you know that only 20 per cent of Canadians are active in any form of physical activity? Did you know that tennis is the most popular sport in Canada? Did you know that the Fitness Van is coming to VANASTRA RECREATION CENTRE ON OCT. 25 and 26 - 1 to 9 PM? FURNACES INSTALLED 011 and Gas JOSH Plumbing and Heating 1$ JOSEPH ST. CLINTON 482 107 Ontario Street United Church on October 11 at 8 pm. It was decided to have our annual pot luck supper in the hall on November 10 at 7 pm. Sharon Ellis cut the grass around the hall grounds this summer and it was moved that she be paid. A donation of $25. will be sent to the Children's Aid Society and hobo teas are to be held from now until Christmas. The November meeting will be held on November 8th at 2:30' pm at the home of Ruth Jenkins. Jane Van Spengen, Marion Colclough and Lorna Ellis will be in charge of lunch and program. Donna Tyndall held the lucky ticket on the raffle and Betty Battye read an ap- propriate poem, entitled "Grandma's house", presenting a prize to the member having the most grandchildren; Jo Anne Salverda won the honour, having 19 grandchildren. Marggaret Ball gave a reading "Pokin' Fun" and Margaret Wright had a contest won by Phyllis, Tyndall. Edith Wright was the amiable auc- tioneer of the day and approximately $32; was raised from the sale of articles donated by the members. eaters-%„ for fall, '"sem free very handsome ways to keep,; the chill off Fall...see them along with a host of other favorite sweater looks...now! sitapbeirs rfldYA04 itOithifito diNION • 482.9 32 c W a.'kv40% UMW' minister, Reverend Edgar Helms. Today Goodwill Industries span the globe. There are 165 locations across the United States and eleven in Canada. The one in London was set up in 1943 by the combined efforts of nine social service agencies; two volunteers ran one small store. Now London Goodwill Industries employs 125 persons and has a waiting list of 85. "All this has come about because of one man's dream," con- cluded Miss Griffin. She assured the audience that all the donations they have sent to Goodwill Industries in London have been greatly ap- preciated and have probably, helped in more, ways than they imagined. • a Moncrief hosts historical society The Huron County Historical Society met in the Community Hall in Moncrief on Thursday evening, October 12, with well over 60 persons in attendance. First, the business was conducted by- the president, Harry Worsell of Goderich, which consisted of the previous 'minutes, work accomplished at fairs and the International Plowing Match; micro -filming our records; and the ever increasing requests for information on families and ancestors in Huron. After the business session, they were treated to a delightful program of music (violin, piano, singing) and an off-the-cuff reminiscing by Archie Mann, who proved to be one of those persons who can regale their audience with truth and laughter for the old days, and as one story led to another, the members could visualize the unique community history of Moncrief unfolding. The village of Moncrief, on the 16th concession of Grey township got its name from Scotland, although the first settler was a French-Canadian. The next closest village was Cranbrook, and from this point the mail was delivered every two weeks. The CPR, built in 1906, was one and one-half miles to the south, and many planned excursions couple honored on 25th A pleasant occasion for Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wise of R.R. 3, Clinton was the celebration of their 25th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, October 15. Their family, Marilynne, Karen, Dianne, Bill, Brian, Debbie, Rick and Mark treated them to a very enjoyable dinner at the Benmiller Inn. On returning to their home, they were surprised by about 35 close relatives, friends and neighbours who had called to wish them well. In the course of the afternoon, a humorous skit was performed by Janet Baird, sister of the bride, and her husband Jerry, depicting Alvin and Phyllis as the years went by. Nancy Wise as the nurse, presented each child as they arrived, including their son-in-law Bill Proctor, while John Wise, brother of the groom, read the narrative. Later John Harris Calgary, brother of the bride, read a poem ad- dress, and gifts were presented; after which the honoured couple expressed their thanks and appreciation. Refreshments and wedding •cake were then served completing a memorable afternoon. The following is the address: There's an October wind thru the countryside As I start to spin this yarn 'Bout a girl that worked at Supertest And a guy that worked on the farm. Each week she'd go to the city To earn her way in life And dream that the boy back home on the farm Would take her for his wife. Well as farm boys go, Alvin moved slow, But he knew this young girl he must have For a wife she'd be great and he'd ask her tonight Down at the Bayfield Pay. Well darned if she didn't think that would be fine So Phyllis and Alvin were wed And settled right in to a good farm life Early to rise and early to bed. They decided if they were to be farmers They'd need children to help turn the land NeVek thinking atthat very moment Things would get so much out of hand. Gwenneth Anne Hendrick and James William Davis were united in marriage August 12 at Kippen United Church. Gwen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hendrick, Kippen and Bill is the son of Mr.and Mrs. James Davis, Appin. Bridal at- tendants were Kathryn and Karen Hendrick, Mary Margaret Davis, and Sandra Sandham. Best man was Evan McCracken, and ushers were Doug Carruthers, Brian Haggith and Douglas McBeath. PROCLAMATION Christopher Columbus' great voyage to the New World in 1492 required vision, courage and determination. His. discovery changed the course of world events. His name is deservedly honored in history, Columbus ventured into uncharted seas, disregarding the advice of supposedly learned men, because he had faith in God, faith in his own convictions, and faith in his capabilities as a navigator. His spirit was un- conquerable. He persevered in the face of over- whelming difficulties. It is fitting that America annually renders tribute to the memory of the famed Genoese explorer on the anniversary of his historic voyage. I hereby designate in accordance with this tradition, Monday, October 23rd as COLUMBUS DAY I urge our citizens to observe this day in a manner that will dramatise and restate the fundamental principles of faith, wisdom mid courage which guided the foot- steps of the Great Discoverer. Harold Lobb, mayor Town of Clinton a There was Marilynne, Karen and then came Dianne Brian, Debbie and Rick It sounds like a phrase yelled at reindeer At Christmas by Jolly St. Nick. Well you'd think that plenty was plenty, But alas it was not to be so. Rudolph was needed to fill out the team So Mark came along -ho, ho, ho. After twenty-five years your friends all agree You've a love that never departs. The cool winds of October may blow 'cross your land, But you've the warm winds of June in your hearts. Clinton I, 4-H likes breakfast The Clinton I, 441 meeting was held at Lorrie Mann's October 16. The roll call was, "What I like for break- fast." The secretary Karen Dale then read the minutes of the last meeting. The girls then made potato cheese a la metric, peanut butter and apple and peanut butter and carrot spread. The next meeting will be held at Cheryl Arm- strong's October 23. -by Colleen Scruton. were enjoyed. The -station is now gone. In 1937 Moncrief got hydro and the writer knew this to be so, as my father, an HEPC linesman, often told about the building of the power lines in rural Ontario. The village thrived and consisted of general store, chopping mills, sawmill, blacksmith, church, school and can boast the installation of the first cyclinder diesel engine in Canada. In 1961 the church, first Presbyterian later. United, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The first Bible, donated by an unknown gentleman, is in the Archives room in Goderich The church was sold recently and will be used as a residence. Names like Stowe's Mill, where they cut three million feet of lumber per year; Beauchamp's Creek, into which the swamp drains; McNaught's gravel pit, which supplied most of the gravel for the railway between Guelph and Goderich; Lucas General store, now up for sale. All of this has become memories and isn't it sad that Moncrief is no longer even a place to be found on our Ontario maps. But these memories are alive and a delight to hear and record, and protected by the Huron County Historical Society. - by Isabel Theedom Anstett Jewellers LIMITED 11 ALBERT ST., CLINTON 482-3901 OPEN WEDNESDAYS For Your Convenience HOURS: Monday through Saturday. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday nights till 9 p.m. 1 • Save 304 on each $1. A PARAGON OF VALUE Now for thefirst time ever 300/0 .0FFOffer ends Oct. 28 11 English fine bone china . 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