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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-10-22, Page 1340 1231;41 YEAR inator of new homema w• MRS. -PEA SPARLING St. Jose ............. . to new coun . . at work ays project has proven useful y local) local) q Bea to know that there is a possible to eriche rict co mitts Conlin g and, the Bea Sparling's kitchen doesn't 'woman was required and so, o�der the service a look a great deal different than Leery special steps Were takeni,to demand for it. surrounding committee, kind of pilot project ser ice a any other in Goderich. It boasts . ensure that only the most Bea keeps a record of all the Bea met with the. sortable candidates would be calls received, cataloguing them and. dialled plans to provideCounty. There will undoubtedly apprbached. into' various columns which give homemaker service in the rural be problems. What new'venture; - The committee was looking a quick picture of the kind of areas °It was agreed that when .a ever really gets going without for a woman who was kind ' service most requested homemaker is available and some initial growing pains? an . ultra -modern stove and overlooks quiet, serene Bingham Park on the shore of blue Lake Huron, but aside from these, attributes, the Sparling kitchen appears • just like most other kitchens, in this part of Huron County. Yet Bea Sparling's kitchen is. more than ` a kitchen. It is the office of -the co-ordinator for the Goderich Community Homemaker Service. • Truly the `office' portion of the kitchen '"" isn't all —that impres'sive. It is just a desk, a chair. and telephone, but from that centre just a hop and skip away from leer stove and sink, Bea Sparling directs one of the most- up and coming services in Goderich today — sending qualified eager homemakers into homes where they 'are needed. When the/ Goderich Community Homemaker .Service was searching for a co-ordinator, it • didn't advertise in the normal manner. A very special kind of Cw--L----:don-ate.: $10 wide camp Twenty-seven members, plus Dennis Dalton' and Mrs. Frank pay $106 towards the camp three visiting priests attended, -Riegling. A few ladies have. ($2.00 a Guide). - the . St• Josephs CWL meeting offered to' make, small baking. Mrs. Joe O'Keefe gave a Oct. 13 in the parish hall. Mrs. Walter, Clare, Girl Guide summary on the Ladies Retreat Mrs. • Antone Van Osch Convener, reported that Huron held at St. Augustine wept. 13. presided with Father. Tomlin, County Guides have a camp site Fifty ladies attended the days . red cassocks for the altar boys. from Malta, opening the meeting at Black Point (south of session conducted by . three The CWL decided to buy these. with the scripture reading Goderich). Mrs. 'John Austin and ladies from London. Mass ended The - Consumer Affairs pertaining. to God's call to Mrs.' Stan Doherty moved and . the retreat. • Committee made a chart of Moses. - seconded a motion that the CWL There - was a discussion of prices of goods bought on the Mrs. Con Hogan moved thatsame day , at A&P Stores in the treasurer pay all the bills. Chatham, 'Michigan, London, and svilleUCW hears- • i secretaryn 'l�he record n � g correspondence secretary --read their reports. The COWL are to donate s. baking for the Huronview bazaar Nov. 4. A spiritual- bouquet was sent to Mrs. Doherty: Mrs. John Austin and Mrs. Con Hogan are to visit the ill and eldedt,„, Ladies will be contacted every two weeks to clean the Rectory" as there is no housekeePer. The CWL is buying one bedspread,, three fitted sheets and fixing the" kitchen chairs for ' Father Cassano: Nov, 1 at Kingsbridge a Youth Retreat will be held' and the CWL is providing the lunch • consisting of sandwiches, pickles, apples and small baking. Ladies helping are Mrs... Mark Dalton, Mrs. Gene Frayne, Mrs. ♦. floor covering for the kitchen rectory. It was ''decided - to. contact Bill Johnstone of: Lucknow.,for professional aid. Father Cassano requested new Do we want consumers' w association? - fo.ste-r-----.--chil-d's Iette-r- Mrs. Barrie Walter's group was in charge of -the program. at the October 6 .meeting of Holmesville UCW. Mrs. - - Walter opened- the .meeting, the theme being "Thanksgiving." - - Following -singing of a hymn and prayer, Mrs. Orville Blake read the scripture., Meditation. and prayer was given by Mrs. K. Harris. Roll call was answered by 21 members using the word "thanks." The topic titled "Self-pity" was read by . Mrs. E. Grigg followed by a humorous skit on self-pity done by Mrs. E. Grigg, Mrs..- Ben Whitely and Mrs. Don Harris. A reading -was given by Mrs. Les Jervis titled Thankfulness, naming so many things to be thankful for like. sun, moon, rain • d shine food and friends. Dear Mrs. Keller: an s f otnote ToronI o, Goderich, • and Wingham. This chart was very revealing as London proved to be the cheapest because it is more centrally located. Voltage light bulbs have proven to, last . Mrs. Wm.. Norman and Mrs. E. longer than watt light bulbs. Grigg sang a duet. . :Mrs. Antone Van Osch gave a Mrs. Don Harris read writings brief summary of the Deanery of Elbert - Hubbard - II including Meeting held in Stratford -Oct. 7. positive commandments' to a , Five ladies from St. Joseph's better, more useful life. - CWL attended this meeting. Mrs. Les Jervis read a record They reported that • every kept of things to be thankful for meeting should be opened with againstthose not desired. Mass or scripture reading; there - effect, it is doubtful if the homemakers on staff are acquainted with each other! They go about their work -as individuals even though they are a team managed by Mrs. Sparling., As soon as the service was officially in operation, Bea Sparling's telephone began to ring. Skeptics who wondered if the service `wasrequired in Goderich need only to talk to sympathetic and understanding There have " been some willingto serve in the country, But Under Bea's :Capable without being sentimental and ,surprises. While it was thought service will be available on management, the first couple of over -emotional. The job would"'� initially that the piost'pressing request With the client and the months of hometnaker'solrvice in not pay well' — just a small need would be in families where homemaker working out ' the Goderich have gone surprisingly honorarium each year17,-„so the mother was sick either at home details far transportation: well. Most eventualities were right person would have to be or in hospital, to date the : ,One of the most frequent covered in the original concerned about the 'welfare of greatest scall has -been for ' questions about the service, organization of the service with the community and at the same )jomemakers to help out in the ' advises Bea, is the cost of having most of the difficulties of only a time have compassion for homes of senior citizens. - a homemaker in the home. Rules minor nature. people in need of homemaker Of course, as Bea is quick to and regulations are set down by About the future? assistance. - point out, when, mother is taken the government on this mater, . "Only time will tell," says Feelers were extended into ill and a homemaker is required, Bea says, and the Act states that Bea. "One thing has been prover, t h e community. Several the situation is an emergency homemakers will be paid at 'a though. There is a definite need ministers were clued in on what which will' fade in a day or so. In• rate of $1.50 per hour ($12 for a for the service here in the committee was hoping to the case of senior citizens, the normal eight-hour day). h's Goderich." find in a co-ordinator and need is more - constant, more In .the event that a family Bea should . know. Her invited - to compile a h''t of indefinite as to . the length of cannot pay all of the cost of a office -in -the -kitchen is a busy suitable prospects. As well, time. the service will be required. homemaker, arrangements 'may spot these days as more and government agencies _dealing While the emergency aspect of be made for . part of the with social welfare wereeep more folks call Bea asking for the service is ofd concern to homemaker's salary to come out information about, the Goderich approached for suggestionIt the committee and to Bea of the funds collected from the Community Homemaker could be said that the list of Snarling, the needs of the senior , various . organizations in Service. possible co-p� inators was citizens in Goderich are top Goderich. (These funds also pay — Priority too. • for all administrative costs — the And Bea Sparling hand-picked. it p y ,- Y , =.coordinator:s asalary � .telephone —housewife „,aactive...member.of-the The committee then setabout ere.is aertaitatts.,,,,---•,..,...,c4nnr ., a.3Njt;' :. N�axth� 4i�+e,«;tT�lute„ . ` ry the task of contacting all the to talk , to older people ,and �baisi$mps,ancst�tf�i'nnary2tc:,} s..' " women on its- list and dividing• - Whenever a family cannot -pay Church, wife of -Everett"Sparhng realize that they feel happy just forte anyportion of the service, employed at GDCI comes the "_uninterested from the - throughmost ' times with to know (here is someone the town of Goderich will pick . interested. 'Interviews were the ° available to go into their Names friendly,understandingadvice up the tab with the Ontario next step and within a matter of ""'""'""" -� b� _____ __, __ ham es or 'so now and unanimous choice. The service though, is only as town v of -Goderich with 80 Mrs.. Sparling told the percent of the total bill. distress. committee she thought this good as the homemakers it sends would be an ideal wharf to do her out and Mrs. Spading is well pleased with the efforts of those bit for the community. She was anxious to serve and it was also homemakers on her list. for an h government reimbursing the- and - a volution for many days; Mrs. Bea•-Sparlin-was -the again," stated Bea: Goderich and area residents` hi "They have all responded immediately apparent that she 7 willingly to any requests that I , . was naturally endowed with the have made of them," noted Bea. Let us break bread together. additional 15 spaces had to be other qualities sought by the . A simple enough invitation found! Ladies attended ,from They re a ° great group of p g • committee: for folks to get together over almost all the churches - in of Mrs. Sparling's first women. - dinner,enjoy fellowship, and Goderich! duties was to engage a roster of The demand for homemaker forget about the day's problems ' homemakers. -An advertisement service .in Goderich is growing and petty th dual differences. And the ladies truly did in the Goderich Signal -Star daily and' Bea Spading is looking That was the thought, of the 'break bread together' for brought several applications for more applications from United Church Women of North everyone — hostesses. and all from women who 'were ready,'dedicated women who would . sat down at ,one time. to enjoy Street United Church — a simple willing and able to. go into like to becomeYhomemaker& meal _ with friends. Yet• these the meat arid :some ° friendly homes in the community to care "I'm looking particularly for dinner table conversation. „women carried their plan one Younger women," said Bea. for children, the.sick, the you g , step further and decidedthat it. elderly, the convalescents the First ecumenical dinner 4�. Following the .meal, Mr. and "Women who wouldn't maid the woo Mrs. Cecil Claves of Niagara distressed. - challenge of new and perhaps dinner — a dinner to be attended Falls showed their slides of their ` trying experiences every once in by women of all religious trip to Zambia as well as some It was promised that these awhile." � . convictions in Goderich. - picture's of their work at the applications would be treated as - • completely confidential. • Bea Not long after the homemaker The. ecumenical movement is hospital' for lepers there. Mr. Sparling kept her word. Even service went into -effect, Bea a strong one in some areas of the G1aVes, a retired school teacher, • today, several weeks since the discovered a weakness in the church and after the September was the narrator and his wife, Goderich Community planning of the organization. • 30 dinner in North Street United dressed in appropriate costume. Homemaker Service went into Requests were coming in from Church Hall, one has to assume made -from ' materials purchased the rural areas for homemaker - .that many • Christians in in Zambia, was his helpmate. service and the. original scheme '1 - Goderich also share a belief that Wood carvings and other trinkets had been inaugurated . only for faith in' Christ is the one factor from their trip were displayed the town' of Goderich. • in religion -which binds everyone on a side table for everyone to • -- Funds ' had been gatherer), - together. - see and enjoy. from various service and social UCW - members at ' North , And there was a hymn -sing clubs in -Goderich as well as Street set tables for 75 persons: with the voices of nearly 100 industry and business. Since it They weren't certain at all how women of various Christian• was obvious some of the their invitation would be beliefs joined in song. voluntary donations came received by the women in other "It was a first for Goderich," directly or indirectly, from the churches in town, Imagine their. said one UCW member of the rural areas, it was only fair play . surprise and their joy when all event, "and a resounding to extend the service wherever - 75 places were filled and an success." id become an ecumenical Mrs. K. Harris read an article should be - more talks on on the art of living. "We must pollution; a..... CWL newsletter choose between the deadly art should be sent out three times a of non -living and the art.of real year (A dame is needed for this living," she said, paper); guest speakers such as. During the business period lawyers, dietiticians should be - conducted by the president, Mrs. invited; members should be „ Wm. Norman, a letter from the interested in vocations as many group's foster child was read. people are leaving the religious It was decided that dooro life and not many youth are the November bazaar would ' entering; resolutions should be remain closed until 2:30 p.m. sent in such as trash cans A visit to Huronview will be should be placed every five miles left until Spring. . . on highways especially 401. The meeting closed with a Mrs. Antone Van Osch hymn and prayer. The lunch announced a` new "CWL project, committee served lunch -and a the making of a cook book that is being published by the Women's Club Publishing Co. Every member is to donate three. recipes. Father Cassano agreed. „ to `'check into the agreement of the contact: Father Tomlin said that he . • was pleased with the rectory's social time was enjoyed. • In response w your o to the article entitled "Suggests"" ide, "euadG uB row n ie u ni o rm s September 24/70: - From thisr.1 glean there might . be a possibility, ora desire to - t firstever exchange form a onsum ers Club in Goderich and District. For any would suggest contacting ' Mrs. Gid misplaced items. Edith Macintosh, coo 1.-Ot hanging in the closet and who Gloucester Street; Otteva. She is ' are faced `with the problem of II the National President of the ) outfitting their daughter this fall Consumers' Association of in a uniform of a larger size will - ' information regarding methods I Mothers who have a used articles to replace lost or His' talk : centered about the '�� u' a or Brownie 'f articles scripture reading dealing with God's call to Moses to lead the Jews. Moses was an ordinary person. Many people believe that - they are important only to their children and neighbours. God Maple Leaf IODE uniforms or purchase individual condition. Canada and will be more than - be pleased -to know -that a Guide meets glad to give assistance. (By the and Bioviiie uniform exchange is lanned for Goderich October The Maple Leaf Chapter made everyone different and way, her own home is in p Kitchener, Ont.). 30 and October 31. " Imperial Order Daughters of the everyone is very important in God's eyes. The burning bush is Empire members travelled to the In the meantime, enclosed - Persons' ' wishing to - take home of Mrs. W. Oakes, Clinton, a mystery just as our'lives are a herewith is a, . Bulletin from advantage. of the first-ever Oct. 6- for their regular meeting. mystery the -Father continued. which you • will likely ' find uniform exchange in Goderich 'Words of thanks were The more we approach God, the - -considerable' valuable are asked to take the uniform to conveyed to the members, by smaller we become. We are information which you . might :134 Warren St. or give it to a Mrs John Stringer regent, and nothing without God. :two or three items at. a October 29. wish to pass on to your readers. Guide or Brownie leader by Mrs. C. Buddy, Ways and Means Mrs. Mark Dalton adjourned Maybeconvener, for the excellent the meeting and Father Cassano • time ' would be more readily - Uniforms should be labelled co -operations in making the closed with prayer. Father e' remembered and applied, rather with the name df the owner,'the September luncheon an Tomlin gave his blessing. Lunch than too much - all at once. size and the amount of money outstanding success. was served. (Please pardon the ink markings which were made for special required for it. An additional 50 Mrs. J. Coates reported for attention in some , private cents will be attached to the Services At Horne and Abroad. memos.) ._price and all proceeds from the She said a wreath would, be , ' Note:.The writer sends sales will be used in the placed at - -the cenotaph on Editorsdevelopinent of the new Guide Remembrance Day and• slippers a most interesting newsletter camp on Black's Point Road. , and sweaters are being sent to 48 Miss Carolyn dark, daughter from the Consumers ' - • - . Indian children at the groups' of Mr. and Mrs. Fordyce. Clark - . Association - df Canada. I will The organizers of the uniform.. •adopted school on - Christian` , has • returned ' home after • indeed share some of , the exchange have also advised' that Island. - spending a year travelling in information contained in it with only new style uniforms will be Mrs. J. Leitch, education England, Europe and .Israel. i the readers of the women's acceptable for sale. The pieces of - secretary, told the chapter, that ' section of this newspaper. In the the ouniform'should be fastened suitable reading books held been � member �a� , m eanwhi e, lets . Co"sider ° together a -few stitches to field sent to the Indian children at the th0 skirt, louse and beret secure r adopted. school and rhythm whether there is a' desire for a has been suggested) sly Chat it . band . instruments would be Consumers' Club in Goderich. will be a simple matter to keep"a - purchased and mailed as their' Certain) we.arem:all interested fn, . ompleto uniform lntaet„ , Christmas theprice of... _ _ - _ _M goods relation to ere wi11 also be a table for ' ''Tl`ie+hapter voteu-to send �a in Th quality and quanttty,.Let's:hear • parts of unifoirms so that $100 . donation to ' the from YOU on this subject, . ,persons May' sell pieces of Homemalikr Service► Editorial comment. for women Youth .must accept blame The Goderich Youth Centre officially closed Thu,rsday,'October lb. According to Stu Shanks, it is hoped the facilities will be reopened next summer providing someone with a renewed interest in the venture comes on the Sc-e'r.40 to get the ball rfilling again for the youth of this town. In' assessing the successes and failures at the Goderich Youth Centre, it now appears that much of the blame for most of the problems can be laid squarely at the feet of the town's teenagers. There - doesn't seern to be much doubfhat the kids 'themselves failed to manage their own affairs in a manner acceptable to the community as they had promised they could ... -and would. . The Youth Centre was set up initially with only the barest- minimum of supervision. That was the way the kids wanted. it, they said.. The teenagers claimed that they could be trusted to behave in a sufficiently adult manner to ensure only spotty occurrencesof - trouble and, more important, make the thing succeed. Perhaps ' the kids' idea of trouble and the parents' idea of trouble are two different things — but at the end" of the �Youthr' Centre's operation, even the kids refused to come. The. very people who had dictated the rules and regulations for the functioning of - the Youth Centre, now were dissatisfied with their own creation. It isn't really peculiar that the experiment finally elided on a sour note. Whenever there is complete lack of respect for the prevailing laws of society you can expect the stench of disillusionment t++"permeate the air. °a 'The •Establishmenti'in Goderich did its bet to allow` the youth .of t 's. down to 'do its own thing'. Much:•� ground work was completed by adults . a.r meeting 'reports when all the kids could do was sit around end moan •because .there was "nothing to do in this town." The physical necessities of the program were furnished by adults for the kids — the premises, the rent",;mo.ney, the paint, the lumber, even some of the work — when the kids screamed nobody cared. The stick -to -it to keep the 'Youth Centre open and operating came. from. adults who had to prod and push the kids into some kind of action when the going was rough. And it is the adults — a small weary disheartened band — who will have to pick up the pieces and try to pay the bills after a whole summer of broken' promises and unfulfilled projects by about 200_or more teenagers who demanded 'a Youth Centre with a united voice. It -is little-' wonder then, that older, wiser folk - hesitate to takeyouth too seriously. It -isn't really,. surprising -that many adults in Goderich knew from • the start the project would end in shambles and that many more were openly critical of the original proposal. - It is too bad that the handful of adultsins. Goderich who felt compassion for the youth' of Goderich and district now must suffer the . l -told -you -so -s from their fellow citizens'and at the, same time view the sickening display of ingratitude and indifference from the teenagers. And - it proves again ' there is absolutely no substitute for loving, caring parents 'who insist upon utter 'Control, over their children until the kids have proven they , understa'nd' that responsibility ,-encompasses-the whole. Spactium..0f. behaviour — not just the small portion wrapped up within themselves.