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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-01-28, Page 21BY G. E. COWAN, B.A., M.Ed., LAY MINISTER DUNGANNON- NILE UNITED CHURCH With the freeing of the American hostages, concern is being expressed about the effect that their experiences in captivity will have on their ability to relate nor- rnally„to family and society. We should be concerned. But we should also be con- cerned for the many people in our own community and all over , this continent who are experiencing another kind of captivity that is just as real and just as devastating as that of the hostages. I'm thinking of children being raised in homes where there is no real love or where there is a double standard of morality for children and adults. I'm thinking of young men and women who married young, had a family and who have literally become slaves to a home or to a job, with perhaps neither of the part- ners doing what they really want to do. I'm thinking of men and women out of work, with the _prospect of losing everything, especially those of . middle=age who may never be rehired. I'm thinking of those who have been forced to retire because of age, in spite of their ability to Still perform competently. • GODERICH SIGNALSTAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28t 1981—PAGE 7A p ,��-•gym. --e =-,SUP RIO"N.-._ alECTIORMES And there are so many others: the elderly couple forced to live apart in cer- tain institutions; those being held in our own prisons; even students of all ages in schools where sometimes all are' made to take the same program and at the same speed in spite of the vast range of individual needs and interests and abilities. Is it any wonder that there has been a dramatic in- crease in the use of drugs, in separation and divorce, in crime, in murder and suicide, and in frustration and unhappiness that leads to both mental and physical breakdown? But there, is one thing that can' change -all of this. That thing is love. It is the kind of love, that Jesus meant when he said, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." y It means that each of us. who are not trapped by cir- cumstances must be thoughtful and understanding of those who are, doing little acts of kind- ness whenever we can. It 'means embracing in a A.C.W. hear annual reports The regular and annual meeting of the Parish of,St. George was held January 20. , The president, Mrs. E. Beaucihemin, opened the meeting with devotions and thoughts for the new year and welcomed all present. Annual reports were given by Mrs. Grace Hall, Mrs. Celia Taylor and Mrs. June Taylor. These showed,a busy and productive year. , The annual Holly Berry Bazaar in November was a great success. Much credit' goes to the conveners, Mrs. Nancy McKibbon and, Mrs. Roslyn Campbell and all who assisted: A number of catering events provedprofitable. The frozen tray dinners prepared for shut-ins. others were in great. de- mand. Mrs. June Taylor and Mrs. Rose Sheardown. prepared these. Thanks was received from the Goderich Nursing Home for the patients' :Circle elects slate The Arthur Circle group of - Knox .Presbyterian Church held their annual pot luck ' supper January 19, followed by a meeting. President Grace Cameron Welcomed everyone and a sing -song was enjoyed with Betty Coulter presiding at the piano. Hazel McCreath read the scripture and Ruth Skeoch led in prayer. The Reverend G.L. Royal was the guest speaker and spoke on "Will Missions - End?". He said that members should be working, • seeking, and looking into the future. Lucy Johnston thanked Mr. Royal for his timely and inspiring message. This was his twenty-first time at the dinner meeting. • A life membership cer- tificate was recently presented -to Sandy Davidson, C.O.C. Leader, and life membership pins were presented to Ruth Jerry; Hazel McCreath add Dorothy Reed by members of their families. The executive for 1981 is: past president Ida White; president - Grace Cameron; first vice-president, Lee McCallum; recording secreatary. - Dorothy,Reed•, treasurer - Hazel McCreath; corresponding secretary Dorothy Blake; life mem- bership - Margaret MacKenzie; glad tidings - Hazel McCreath; supply fund - Margaret Govier; flower fund - Vi Fuller; and literature and library - Glenda Salter. Ida White, past president, will be the guest speaker at the February 16 meeting. She has just arrived home from India and will ta about he r trip. Y� Pensions rise Health and Welfare Minister Monique Begin recently announced a 9.9 percent increase in the Canada Pension Plan benefits will take effect this month. CPP benefits are paid to more than 1.2 million recipients. The Minister also an- nounced the new maximum amounts to be paid to .per- sons who qualify for benefits in 1981. The current retirement pensions, disability and sur- vivors' benefits, paid to an estimated 1,205,000 persons, will be increased by 9.9 per- cent to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index. Approximately 785,000 of the 1,205,000 are retirement pen- sioners, 83,500 are disability pensioners, and 205,500 are surviving spouses. Another 131,000 payments will go to children who receive benefits as orphans or, children of disabled con- tributors. In addition, there are 41,500 combined benefits, such as for a sur- viving spouse who receives a retirement pension and a survivors' benefit. For those eligible in 1981 the maximum retirement pension will be $274.31 a month. The maximum disability pension payable in 1981 will be $268.64 a month and benefits for disabled contributors' children and orphans of deceased con- tributors wilt be $62.91. The maximum monthly surviv- ing spouse's pdnsion will be $165.78 for persons under 65 years of age and $164.59 for spouses 65 or older. The maximum lump sum death benefit payable in 1981 is $1,470. ersle'gn.'w •>^►esl.ee_e.a.e e1e ♦e4e .>esOerge.s.� Anstett Jewellers LIMITED 8 ALBERT ST., CLINTON 482-3901 AT THE MAIN C+; RNER - WE'RE AT YOUR SERVICE... *On -staff goldsmith for repairs to fine jewellery min -store watch repairs, Including battery Installations •Fest In-store engraving . 01ra-store ring liking •Appralsald by our on -staff Certlflod Gemologlat (AGS). HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m. tW 9 p.t.t Saturdays 9 a.iIt -S:3O p.m. Christmas-- . -stockings,, prepared by Mrs. Grace Hall and Mrs. Ettabelle Bradley. 'A number of shut-ins also ex- pressed their thanks for' Christmas plates. A donation of $25 was made to Meals -On -Wheels in answer to their request for funds. The rector, Reverend R. Crocker, installed .filo, bf- fleets- for 1981: president, Mrs. • E. Beauchemin; first vice-president, ' Mr:. A. Craven; second vice president, Mrs. E. Bradley, treasurer, Mrs. N. Coates and . secretary, Mrs. R. Brown. • Mrs.Beauchemin express- ed her thanks to all the ladies of the parish for support given in so many ways dur- ing the past year. Meetings of interest have been arranged .for the com- ing year and all are welcome to attend.glican Church Women meethe third Ttfes- day of each Month at 8 p.m. inister " stu Y physical way your children and your spouse so they may truly feel your love. But God's love can come into our hearts without the help of other people, if we will only let it. In Revela- tions 3:20'We read; "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If you will open the door, I will come in." Notice that God' will not force his way in. Each individual must ask. Hing. And what a difference when that love , comes into our life. The tasks of the housewife or the most menial job are no longer distasteful but they become a joy because they are being done out of love for someone else. Jesus said, "Greater rove hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for another." And you no longer feel you must do your own thing, because you are finding true happiness in sharing your love with othets. If you haven't been atten- ding church, won't you go to the church of your choice and give God a chance to fill you with this love?. Come ove?- Come as you are. You don't need a tie or a fine out- fit. God carp speak to you anywhere, but he has spoken Huronview residents meet to form a council last Monday afternoon, January 19, interested residents met in the auditorium to discuss the forming of a residents council. It was decided at that time to meet again on Friday when the nomination committee which consisted of a resident from every section of the building had jointly prepared a list of delegates, who would represent the residents on a residents council. Grace Peck, Mary Ross, Muriel ,Gibson, Jennie Chestney, and Edna Can- telon enjoyed shuffleboard in the auditorium on Monday afternoon. " Peanuts By Charles Schulz FEBRUARYi5.HEART MONTH. WELCOME YOUR HEART FUND VOLUNTEER The GoderichTownship Women's Institute came to Huronview on Wednesday afternoon to help celebrate the January birthdays. Moly Cox and Alberta Driver entertained the residents. We understand that due to sickness by the planners with the original program, Molly and Alberta kindly put one together at the last' minhte and it was en- joyable too. We even got :a surprise when Molly sang several selections and this was especially enjoyed by those . who attended. Delicious cupcakes and tea were served atfhe close of the programme. Miss Mary Van Camp thanked the ladies on behalf of the residents. Mrs. Prouty held . Bible to me most often in church. You may find the same to be true. Above all, come with all your cares and sins. Ask for God's forgiveness and that his love may cpme into your life. And then your life can bee the song the children in ur church love to sing: I've got the joy, joy, joy Down in my heart to stay. ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS study in the chapel on Thursday afternoon.- Mrs. Prouty will not be with us for awhile as she is going on vacation We hope that she has a lovely holiday. • Sympathy is expressed to the families of David Papple, Mary Foran, and Olive Straughen. • A well-known .lady, Miss Charlotte Ann. Baxter, is a new resident at Huronview tris past week, as is Mrs. i'eresa Barnes from Clinton. Ann -iBaxter is ' living on ground --north and Teresa Barnes is in normal care. We • are pleased to have Alexander Knowles from Clinton, who is in on vacation care staying with us for a couple of weeks.- MONUMENTS eeks. MONUMENTS MARKERS - CEMETERY LETTERING MONUMENT CLEANING & REPAIR DON DENOMME AREA REPRESENTATIVE FOR AN APPOINTMENT ANYTIME Phone 524-6621 PRYDE MONUMENTS BUSINESS EST. 1920 Mili ? BEREA-BY-THE-WATER LUTHERAN CHURCH fb• Gibbons St at Suncoast Drive 9 15 Sunday School and Bible Classes 10 30 Worship Barz, Pastor Marvin L "Preaching peace by Jesus Christ_ HQ is Lord of all" 'a,. �._.._.._..._.._.._.. Acts 10 lo 514 7:35 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURC HAYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET EVANGELISTIC FUNDAMENTAL REV R BRUBACHER Pastor 10 00 A M "WELCOME" TO SUNDAY SCHOOL 11 00 A M MORNING WORSHIP AND COMMUNION SERVICE 6 P M WORD OF LIFE CLUB 7 10 P M FALSE PROPHETS AND'TEACHERS TUES 6 30 P M "THE OLYMPIANS" FOR BOYS AND GIRLS WED 7 30 P M PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY WELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH hrint i;ttt Q Irrtrilr Services held each Sunday at Robertson Memorial School 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Liste?i to CKN). Radio Sunday a4 10' 30 a.m. far the "Back to God Hour" i Cam•. i.._.. �...�...v.-,r._....... ..-..._.•-••,..• -...._.•-••-• i ' NORTH STREET UNITED CHURCH j WELCOMES YOU FOR WORSHIP r. !� Ljj 4` �a m. 3 SUNDAYS at 11 oo+ + + + I s'Senior S.S. of 10a.m • 4 Junior 5.S. at 11 a.m i S � !{ . Nursery & Tot Care 1 i .r ' Minister: Rev. Robert 0 Ball. '' Director of Music: Robert Blackwell Visiting Assistant Clare McGowan ................"...•...a,.....,...®.....1 r ••••• FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH f;,rp1,�1 Convention of Ontario and Ouebec Montreal Stiort near The Squarf•1 Edward J Anderson. Pastor Choir Director and Organist Mrs Leonard Warr 9 4S A M MORNINGWORSHIP 1 n A M SUNDAY SCHOOL EVERYONE WELCOME • Knox Presbyterian Church; THE REV G LOCKHART ROYAL M A M DIV MINISTER i ORNE H DOT T E RER Director of Praise SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 00 a m Sunday School 00 a rn Divine Worship 7 00 p.m. P Y P.S to p -m. Bell Choir sE RMON "THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT" Nursery Facilities' F n1r in Worsh'ip • Depar t 10 serve • THE SALVATION ARMY / i 4WATERLOOST 5 5749341 1.1 i 0 45 A M SUNDAY SCHOOL 11 OO A M FAMILY WORSHIP % 6 30 P M EVENING SERVICE i % Al( Are Cordially Invited to Join Our Fellowship .._•• �.._..r:.....� ..�..� .._.. �. .� ......J ..a.._.r•,..v._ _ 1 . .i. •-•,.........-.....-.rs....-..1..+w..i-..,‘ The Anglican Church of Canada ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH i. i North and Nelson Streets Goderich l r Rector The Reverend Robert J Crocker Organist Choirmaster • Joseph B Herdman / 4 ' Fourth Sunday alter Epiptt'any . February 1st % 11 30 a.m. Holy Communion / 9 10 a.m. Sunday School Pancake Breakfast i 00 a.m. Choral Eucharist SERMON "There was a great calm" I ISi. Mark 4:34 % Nursery during service e, 00 p.m. Pot luck supper, followed by Annual Parish, • Vestry Meeting , You are always welcome at St. George's ,^baa *---. s.seN,.as`w..-....ns..-...n,^A....v.".W%'....•4s.nl..•A+....�.+w......'.....- Sinfonia coming Sinfonia re -visits Goderich on Wednesday, February 18 at North Street United Church beginning at 8:15 p.m. Conducted by Jerome Summers, Sinfonia, the 25 - member core off the London Symphony Orchestra, per- forms a marvellous com- bination ` of light 'classical and popular music in an eveningcertain to delight audiences of all ages. Under the auspices of the Goderich Rotary Club and the generous financial assistance of the Sully Foun- dation, Sinfonia promises some musical magic for its audience. Having performed in Goderich for the past nine years, the London Symphony Orchestra continually looks forward to packed houses and appreciative audiences during its regular. yearly visits. Those who remember the • London Symphony Or- chestra's Christmas concert this past December will not want to miss Sinfonia. It pro- mises ,to be an excellent outing for the entire family. Tickets and information are available at Campbell's of Goderich, or by calling .524-7532. Goderich Ares Representative ' ROBERT MCCALLUM 11 Cambria Rood Goderich 524='7345 Clinton-S.aferth Area Reprssntativ, MICHAEL FALCONER 153 High Sheet oiiston 482-9441 AILIIIWS T.V. Your Headquarters for •TV TOWER INSTALLATIONS, REPAIR & SERVICE •DELHI & CHANNEL MASTER !TOWERS, ANTENNAS &BOOSTERS •SHARP COLOUR TV •MIDLAND C.B. ALVIN'S T.V. 162 MARY ST. r-nOERICH 524-9089 GUIDE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES AND PROGRAMS IN ONTARIO On 'o Senior Ci now have their own guide to services and pm s: Ontario' St;iticr- Citi: Cels havc contributed a Front dcal to our province. and to help ensure th.tt they c.fn cnloy healthier and more active lives. the Ontario Government has published a new booklet called "Gtirdc for Senior Citizens': This handy -'reference guide describes the wide range of smices•and • programs available for seniors in Ontario. • The Guide includes intornlation on healthcare programs, housing assistance. tax L,rants. Corlllminity clubs and centres. and many other suhtects of interest to seniors 1I1 Ontario. By the end of February. all Ontario Senior CitEens who receive the Old Age pension «111 rct'eic.c a copy of the Guide rn the mail. Others who would -like a copy can ‘‘.-rite to: Ontario Government Publications Centre. 5th Floor. 880 Bay Street, Torohio. Ontario MTA 1N8 • Ontario Margaret Birch, Provincial Sectetary for Socral Development W.illlatrl Davrs..Premier