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Clinton News-Record, 1985-10-09, Page 3c'urse designed for succe CLINTON - A two day premarriage and newlywed workshop will be held on October 19 and November 16 in an attempt "to give people tools to handle new experiences in marriage," said Rev. Wilena Brown of Var- na. "We want to help people make their marriage successful." Rev. Brown is the chairperson of a five member committee organizing the mar riage preparation workshop which will be held in the auditorium of the Clinton Town Ha11 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m:`, - Although the workshop is sponsored by the Clinton-Seaforth Ministerial Association with the assistance of the Huron Centre For Children and Youth, people from all areas and denominations are welcome to attend. Registration in advance is required. iii; Father Charles Caruana, Rev. J. Vanslyke, both of Seaforth, Rev. Gordon Simmons of Clinton, Rev. Paul Murray of Bayfield and Don Keillor and Sandy Stuart of the Huron Centre have been organizing the two-day event. • The morning of October 19 will start with Mr. Keillor and facilitators Mr. Stuart and his wife Judy speaking on "what is mar- riage" and "what is Christian marriage." Rev. Cheryl Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa, of Egmendville United Church, will also be speaking on the topic Of Christian marriage. After lunch, from approximately 2-5:30 p.m., Rev. Simmons will discuss com- municating sexual intimacy and a sex role conditioning film will be shown. Afterwards, public health nurse Ruth Liu - ton and Dr. Peter Salsbury of Clinton discuss creating a family. "Ruth is experienced in dealing with family planning and respects the beliefs of others," said Rev. Brown who explained the topic will "cover the whole male-female relationship." Also included in the creating a family por- tion of the workshop will be exercises froth a workbook which will "push them further in, thinking of family planning...They will deal with the masculine and feminine\ roles, styles of showing affection to children and,. who they talk to when they have pr'oblems," said Rev. Brown. The committee has planned a discussion time after each speaker so all concerns can ., be addressed. . On November 16, the economics of mar- riage, family taw, the working couple, the working person and problem solving will be dealt with. . The financial and• legal aspects of mar- riage will be discussed by George Godboll, an' insurance salesman from Exeter 'and lawyer t not yet obtained 1 will handle the • s 1 m 1'I'ak'tgeS A. two day premarriage newly wed workshop will be held at the Clinton Town Hall on Oc- tober 19 and November 16. The workshop, sponsored by the Clinton-Seaforth Ministerial Association with the assistance of the Huron Centre for Children and Youth, is for all denominations. Three of the organizers are Rev. Paul Murray, Rev. Wilena Brown and Rev. J Vanslyke. Father Charles Caruana, Rev. Gordon Simmons, Don Keillor and San- dy Stuart have also assisted with the organizing of the workshop. t Anne Narejko photo) legal aspect of marriage. Rev. Vanslyke said the couples will be asked to prepare a budget and a statement of their assets and liabilities at the conclu- sion of the October 19 for the Nov.ember 16 session. • • "If the changes in the divorce law have been passed, we will present them as well," commented Rev. Vanslyke. Problem solving will deal with the way problems are handled. • -We want to start people thinking about questions that are important to a successful marriage, said Rev. Brown, citing a few sample questions such as: - Do you and your partner think problems will go away in time? - Does Vow' .partner's smoking, drinking or lateness bother you? - Dil you avoid talking about. subjects you know will upset your partner? Mr. Keillor and counsellors from the Huron Centre for Children and' Youth will hold a one hour prtlblem solving .session following Rev. Brown's discussion. The latter portion of the day will • be a general discussion time with the facilitators •,nrl"xnnobnr.o r ir,-i r,,' Ihi.' 1lrw'• lntet'ffllth marriages will be discussed. The conclusion will .involve a drawing .of insights and an evaluation 00 how effective the course is. • "This is the first time lve have held a course like this and we want to know the participants' thoughts...Perhaps we will check back with them in six months or so." said Rev, Brown. Rev. Brown also said that the ideal time for people to attend the marriage and newlywed workshop would be at the date setting stage or after they have been mar- ried up to one year. • "All churches stress the importance of. marriage preparations. Some churches re- quire at least four sessions with the person who is marrying them and all churches are moving in this direction;" stated Rev. Brown. "This workshop .will show a visible co-operation between the denominations," To register for the two day premarriage newly wed Workshop, a pre -registration form must be sent to Rev. Paul Murray, Box 202, Bayfield, NOM 1G0 with $40. The farms can be obtained •through Ole . Clinton.. Seaforth Ministerial Association. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY; OCTOBER9, 108 --Page 3 ymons heads EasternStar CLINTON - Due to the large attendance of members and visitors the Order of the Eastern Star No. 266 held their installation of new officers at the Clinton Public School on October 5. The following were installed for 1985 - 1986 by the Radiant Grand Of- ficers. The incoming Matron Florence Symons, was a Radiant Grand Officer in 1970 - 1971. Worthy Matron, Florence Symons; Worthy Patron, Donald Symons; Associate Matron, Joan Lyndon; Associate Patron, Alvin Lobb; Secretary, Mildred Ament; Treasurer, Deanna Delve; Conduc- tress, Connie Nesbitt; Associate Conduc- tress, Mary Robertson; Chaplain, Romayne McClinchey; Marshall, Margaret Caldwell; Organist, Charlotte Norman; Adah, Hilda Bell; Ruth, Eunice Arthur; Esther, Thelma Ellerby; Martha, Marion Snell; Electa, Donna Johnston; Warder, Gordon Steepe; Sentinel, Ray Cox. • The Immediate Past Matron and Patron, Mary Robertson and Alvin Lobb were presented with their jewels. Also 25 year pins were presented to Elva Cox and Letitia Riddell. The Worthy Matrons project an - afghan and sheepskin rug was on display, proceeds from this draw will go to Diabetes. A draw on several baskets of apples was held. Money' raised from this and other pro- jects will go toward benevolent work. . e • q Huron Strings entertain at Huronview HURONVIE'GV- As always, residents here are never disappointed when Marie Flynn and the Huron Strings come .out to provide an hour's entertainment. This popular. group: of 'musicians keeps the toes a -tapping with the lilting, peppy tunes which are still favorites today of young 'people as well as the elderly. . On October 1, a class in ceramics with Dianne Elliott in charge, took place for residents of Unit One• Many of these colorful and interesting articles will be on display, and for sale at the Fall Tea and Bazaar, which is being held Wednesday afternoon, October 9. • On October 2, folks from Uit Two with Jane and Dianne set out on a mystery tour. None of. the residents had any idea where they were going, until they reached' their destination in the Elora area. October 3, there is a Tupperwalre Party in the auditorium. Mid -week Bible Study was held with Mrs''routy in charge. Readings were given by Olive Colwell, Mildred Marwick, Mabel Scott and Marjorie Herdman. Milford Prouty conducted a Bible quiz followed by a solo by Mrs. Prouty. Several residents went in to Clinton for their weekly bowling session. Rev. John Pluta conducted Roman Catholic Mass in the chapel •Friday $3,500 damage in collision - HULLETT TOWNSHIP - A two car accident on Hullett Township Concession 2-3 on October •5 resulted in a total of $3,500 damage, according to the 'Goderich detachment of the OPP. . The first vehicle, driven by William Flynn of RR4 Clinton, was eastbound when ' it collided with a vehicle driven by Mark Discover Johnston of Seaforth. •Mr..fo•hnston and a passenger, Robert Buchanan, received ininor injuries. The Flynn vehicle was pulling a horse trailer. Damage to the Flynn vehicle was estimated, at $1;500 while the Johnston vehicle rceived an estimated $2,000 worth of damage. the Bali & Mutch Difference. 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French Country • a new collection.from Kaufman reprising the best of 18th century French d?signs,• Several pieces now in stock at Ball & Mitch BALL & MUtCH Mark MacLean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mac MacLean of Clinton graduated from Mohawk College, Hamilton at the fall eon- vocation on September 28 as an Electronic Engineering Technologist. Mark received an award from Northern Telecom of Canada as Technologist of the Year. Re has ac- cepted a position in the engineering depart- ment of Valeom Industries, Guelph. 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