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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-3-27, Page 12Page 12- -CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY; MARCH 27, 19$5 Fellowship 0 Huronview enjoys a bit of Ireland HURONVIEW - There was still a bit of the Irish around on March 18, when the Foghorns from Goderich presented a concert in fine style. They were guests for dinner and enjoyed a delicious meal of Irish stew. This talented group which entertains so vibrantly, gave a program consisting of, Irish tunes and jokes. Frank Bissett joined the group and accompanied at the piano for a lively singsong. Tuesday afternoon a class in ceramics was held for all interested residents. They clean and paint the greenware, preparing it for the firing, , and the end results are beautiful objects off art. The Blyth Women's Institute had charge of the March birthday party. George Harrower of Blyth, a world traveller, showed some exciting and colorful slides, taken in many countries he has visited over the years. His commentary was interesting and quite informative. Laura Saundercock thanked Mr. Harrower for showing his slides. Tea and fancy cupcakes were served. A number of residents went in to Clinton on March 21 to try their skill at the Crown Bowling Lanes;- Others attended the mid- week Bible Study. Mrs. Prouty who is in charge, also led in the singing of the hymns. The call to worship was read by Olive McMillen. Mabel Scott helped in leading the song worship. An inspiring poem was read by Mabel Scott. Elsie Henderson was the organist. This week regional members of the Ontario Association of Homes for the Aged, met at Sunnyside Home, Kitchener for their March meeting. At, the -morning period, Administrators, Directors of Nursing and Residents' Council sat together for a Session on Communication conducted by Norma Rudy of Fairview Home, Cambridge. Members attending from Huronview were' Tim Collyer, Madelon Yeats, Corinne Vanmiltenburg and Frank Bissett and from the Bluewater Nursing Home was Joe Risi, Administrator of the home in Zurich. Two new residents have been welcomed to Huronview, and they are Mrs. Grace Duggan of Bayfield and Mr. Calvert Falconer from Blyth. During the chapel service Sunday morning, guest soloist was Michael Botermans of Clinton. During the St. Patrick's Day festivity, a draw was held resulting in two lucky winners. Congratulations to John Rinn of Blyth, who won the Server Set on the first draw, and Jake McDougall of Londesboro won the Tupperware container on the second draw. Jim and Ramona Jamieson of Londesboro are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter Susan, from Conestoga Col- lege, Stratford Nursing Division in November, 1984. She received her Registered Nurse Certificate of Comeptence in March 1985. She is a graduate of Seaforth District High School and Stratford General Hospital. 4 N The women behind the scenes at the annual Wesley -Willis noon luncheon kept up with the demands of dozens of eaters at the meal March 21. (James Friel photo) Huron Bishop Jones sees Uganda dight HURON - "Uganda is a nation which five years ago was on the brink of total disintegration," Bishop Derwyn Jones told a news conference in London. With a return to . "constitutional democracy", the country is facing "great obstacles in trying to re- establish itself," he said, "but we have to admire the great strides made." Bishop Jones was one of five .Canadian'. "partners -in -mission" who, along with, representatives of the world-wide Anglican Communion, attended the (Anglican) Church of Uganda Conference at Mukono, near Kampala, in mid-February, "'not to direct, or as 'big brothers', but to help them set their priorities." "Five years is a very short time to rebuild," Bishop Jones said, and the country is "still in some disarray." With a "stagger- ing inflation rate, communication links Nall &alroner FUNERAL HOME LTD. BOX FUNERAL CHAPEL 153 HIGH STREET 47 HIGH STREET CLINTON SEAFORTH 482-9441 527-1142 MR. JOHN G. MANN of Clinton passed away Monday. March 25. Funeral service. was held on Wednesday. March 27 at 2.00 p.m. f NM JO./ANEW • ./ si -__ iiiif 0011(.11 N TO 11.,ti'y�f; 110:,451 11103 S/017CENT�F,tilSV V An invitation is eictended to attend the Goderich Township Sesquicentennial Easter Celebration Easter Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 pm at the Goderich Township Community Centre Holmesville Music will accompany a visual presentation which reminds us of the joy and promise of EasU•t A roflee hour follows gone, roads ruined and transportation one of reconc ling orce coun ry. the great needs," the Ugandans, following "tribal nation", Bishop Jones said there is the devastation of the Idi Amin years, have much "hurt from tribes competing against had to rebuild their country from "total tribes." There are "lots of forces at work in disorientation", he said. Uganda," he said, and the Church of Ugan- The church in Africa has a "more da knows it has a role to play in the recovery strategic place than in western nations," of the nation, giving "a sense of unity and Bishop Jones said. Withoutthe Church, reconciliation." there would be "very little in education, ' "Ugandans are delightful, faith -filled health training and agricultural develop- Christians," Bishop Jones said. "I have ment." - never found such joy in worship." In the Diocese of Northern Uganda, where Predominantly Anglican because of "historic ties" with Britain and Canada, conference delegates were encouraged by their partners -in -mission to use African music and song, dance and art forms ' in their worship. •• The Church of Uganda was trot asking for money, Bishop Jones said, "although any help is welcome." As Christians, called to bear one another's burdens, "the Christian Church around the world has to feel some sense of commitment to help," he added. Anglicans in Huron Diocese have recently contributed $365,000.00 for the relief of world hunger. Money given by the Duron Hunger Fund to the Primate's Fund of the Anglican Church was still important, Bishop Jones said, because of its support for development projects which establish long-term assistance enabling Africans to feed themselves. Bishop Jones visited for a week before at- tending the conference, "water is at a desperate premium." Women walk up to 10 miles for a jug of water ... often polluted, he said. This area borders on Ethiopia but there is no "wholesale movement of refugees" across the borders which are "ill- defined". The government is "grateful for the Church's role" in "working with the peo- ple at the grassroot$ level to help them cope with their problems," Bishop Jones said. Bishop Desmond Tutu, denied a travel visa by the Soutlrican government, was unable to preacfF1t the memorial service for Archbishop Janani Luwum, martyred during the Amin years, so Bishop Jones was given the privilege of preaching in Bishop `Tutu's place. Bishop Jones quoted Ugandan Archbishop Yono Okoth who said the Church must be a PRYDE MONUMENTS (Established Since 1919) e Fully guaranteed Custom Designed Monuments by Expert Craftsmen. •Full time professional Memorial Counsellor -SEE WHAT YOU BUY - MODERN SHOWROOM Suncoast Mall, Goderich Telephone 524-2337 Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm Closed Saturdays at 3 pm Any evening by appointment Don Denomme - Memorial Counsellor Church Hullett native` dies in Clinton . JohuG.Mann A Hullett Township native, John G. Mann, of Clinton, died in Clinton Public Hospital on March 25. He was 87. Mr. Mann was born on March 22, 1898 in Hullett Township. He was the son of Sarah Jane Mann. He was married to Beatrice McTavish, formerly of Drumbo. Mr. Mann worked as a farmer and was a member of Ontario Street United Church in Clinton. Along with his wife, Mr. Mann is SurVivelp by his step daughter, Mrs. Murray (Ell May) Bourne of Red Deer, Alberta; daughter-in-law, Lola Mann of Wingham and son-in-law Donald Lamont of Goderich. Also sul'viving are four grandchildren Larry Lamont of London, Mrs. Bill (Connie) Taws and Harvey Mann, both of Midland, and Mrs. Robert (Julie) Lantinza of Vancouver. Three great grandchildren, Crystal and Scott Lamont and Anthony Lantinza also survive. Mr. Mann was predeceased by his, first wife Margaret Riley, a daughter Doris Lamont and son Ross. Funeral services were held at the Ball and Falconer Funeral Home in Clinton on March 27. Rev. James Bechtel from Wesley Willis United Church officiated. Interment was held in Clinton Cemetery. UCW study positive thinkin CLINTON - Anne Broadfoot's group led the March 21 meeting of the Wesley Willis UCW Afternoon Unit. Mrs. Broadfoot told of 'a book she had read, written by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale of New York. The book entitled, You Can If You Think You Can, studies the aspects of positive thinking. Jean Livermore gave a short reading en- titled Spring, taken from Robert Laidlaw's book "The MacGregor's." She also read from Catherine Plumtree's book, "From The West Window," an article about spring house cleaning. Mary Dale led the prayer and Viola Nelson gave a reading on spring dowers: UCW members were reminded of several upcoming events, including: • April 11 - prayer workshop with Rev. Lewis; April 28 - Thankoffering with Rev. Gross; May 5 - Wesley Willis anniversary'service; June 15 - church yard sale. - The April UCW meeting will be led by Eleanor Fisher's group. BEST INTEREST Guaranteed Investment Certificates *Subject to change Gaiser-Kneale AraWij -Itt Exeter 235-2420 Clinton 482-9747 Insurance Brokers Inc. Grand Bend 238-8484 Goderich 524-2118 Busy highways The cars quickly whiz by, never stopping. 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