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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-02-06, Page 6li • (�I A ,11 rr: $ming �� •' . ilrel6lzd M„• nh adciitibtlaL Sizing.•PoWnu regardiese qf; heW. many sizes Si Our service work done at • • Anstalt Manufacturing Limited, by our own eertIfied Goldsmiths. - Estimates and consultations at no charge. ach addltlpnal Sollde� CHAIN'u►; WATCH OATTERX',. INSTAU.AT(ONS 4; 6 STETT JEWELLERS Main Corner CLINTON 482.3901 NOW... Moe than ever it's to your advantage to took into the many benefits of AUTO INSURANCE with the Co-operators. Ask us about \LIFE?the convenience ■ of one-stop insuring the C cop o erMtoi INSURANCE SERVICES l'`› mommil31 WEST STREET, GODERICH m PHONE 524.2138 LIFE. • HOME .-.AUTO. , • COMMERCIAL • FARM - TRAVEL • oo anr d. • their ilt>eltectS . opened to . the world of liter -40 because of the•'dynn,ynic force of Shelia Fink of Goderich. Mrs,, Fink, who founded and, subsequently became the first director of the county's first Adult Basic ,E legation' program , is leaving Goderich .and was honored by. students and tutors at her final class Monday. • It was radio talk show that, first Introduc- ed Fink to the concept of adulteducation and sparked the fuse for the introduction of this program -to the county.. "I heard about it on a radio show in 1978,". she said. "And we've helped 40. students since then." The work is accomplished on a com- pletely voluntary basis Fink explained ad- ding that the Huron Library Board helped. launch her battle against illiteracy by sup- plying books and materials for dictators. Efrtploying the Laubach system, the pro- gram takes students from Grade 1 through '5 'in reading, writing and mathematics. Some have progressed to Grade 8 English. Fink credits the success of the program to the many volunteers who have tutored the students and groups like the women teachers federation, Beta Sigma Phi, IODE and others who have provided finan- cial considerations. The new- program director is Pat Spence, who has been a tutor in adult basic educa- tion for the past year and a half. She will be assisted by Sue Jerry and Alma Broderick, treasurer. Pat hopes to play -an active role in the Sheila Fink, the founder and director of the Adult Basic Education program in Huron Conic ty, was presented with a bouquet of roses at her final session Monday. With Sheila is the new director Pat Spence, Alma Broderick, treasurer and Sue Jerry, assistant director. More - than 40 adults have been tutored in basic reading and writing skills over the past six years. (photo by Dave Sykes) , But it has been the effort and determina- tion of Sheila Fink that has changed the lives of many illiterate. adults in Huron County over the past few years and she leaves a legacy of learning, dedication and commitment for others to follow. community by taking on speaking engagements and recruiting volunteers for the program. She says her work with the program has been "rewarding” and one of the nicest volunteer jobs she has en Union leaders, program staff discuss drinking.. problems in the work place On Wednesday evening, January 30, the staff of the Alcohol Educational and Counselling Program held a meeting with Goderich union leaders to discuss the situa- tion of problem drinking in the workplace and how the unions and the program might work together to help this situation. The meeting was productive and the discussions revealed that union leaders are sincerely interested ..not only in their membership but also in the community. 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The Alcohol Educational and Counselling Program plans to continue to offer its service in Goderich for as long as there is a demand for it from the communi- ty. • r.Uriion leaders recognized that heavy inking can be the result of and/or the cause of other problems and expressed a ge- nuine concern for the problems of fellow members in the workplace. , Discussion followed on the type of, services available to employees who are faced with problems such as excessive drinking, stress, marital breakdown or financial difficulties. Union leaders pointed out that.'although they may be aware of fellow members who are experiencing difficulties, they are hesi- tant to approach these members about their problems because of the defensive attitude often adopted by the members, Anyhelp that is, offered is seen as an invasion . of privacy. Yet, as union leaders, their con- cern and interest is based on the possible ef- fects on their members' long-term employ- ment. Poor performance, excessive .absenteeism or intoxication.op.r the-joll fight,. affect promotion or could lead to dismissal. The important issue of confidentiality was raised in this context. The program em- phasizes confidentiality. Its services involve one-to-one, confidential and non -judgmental counselling away from the workplace, for individuals who would like to cut back and .Control their drinking in 'order te, rcdne'e some of the risks associated with heavy drinking. The Alcohol Educational and Counselling Program is located in Suite 202 of the Standard Trust Building. Union leaders and program staff con- sidered this meeting such a successful. ex- change of ideas, that a follow-up meeting is planned for the near future. Seniors executive elected Mrs. Barb McWhinnie welcomed all guests to the MacKay Centre for Seniors ah- nual meeting and variety night. The first part of the program was a tribute to Robert Burns. Kim Linklater delighted the audience with a couple of Scottish dances. Mr. Ed Smythe, formerly of Glasgow, entertained with Scot- tish stories and jokes. Bill Chase, accompanied by Alice Gardener, sang several gospel songs. ' A sing -song of Scottish songs was led by Ralph Henderson and Howard Harris ac- companied by Irene Sparks. President, Russel Alton, took charge of the business part of the meeting. Following the Lords Prayer, the special guest, Mayor Eileen Palmer, brught greetings and ei- pressed approval at the success of MacKay Centre for Seniors. Olive Knisely read the minutes from last January and the reports from the various committees, were all approved in one mo- tion. The new. executive was presented by aiieT K 1bfleischeand installed -by' ev. Arr ;Young. '. Winners of the December euchre were Pearl Caldwell and Bert Nedd. Winners of 500 were Nome Stowe and Allan McTaggart.' The door prize was won by Vi Raynard. Coming events include a dance, Friday, Feb. 8th and cards, Wednesday, Feb. 13th. Bingo is set for Friday, Feb. 15th, and Varie- ty Night is Wednesday, Feb. 27th. The new executive includes: past presi- dent, Janet Kalbfleisch; president, Russel Alton; first vice-president, Herb Bridle; se- cond vice-president, Mary Henderson; secretary,, Grace Cranston; treasurer, Claude Kalbfleisch; directors (elected), Barbara McWhinnie, Wyn ;Bell, Len Lumsden, Ed Stiles, Flo Warnock, Don McMillan and. Everett .Sparling; and (pp- . pointed) John..Doherty, Town of Goderich, Margaret Jewell, Colborne Township and Bert McCreath, Goderich Township. • Committee members include: building, Frank Warnock, " Robert Fowler, Harold Bettger, and Irene Harnack; property and purchasing, Len Lumsden, Everett Sparl- ing, Edith Argyle and Leonard Bannerman ; finance, Flo Warnock, Ralph Horn, Bert Mc- Creath, and Claude Kalbfleisch; member- ship, Wyn Bell, Margaret Alton, Vi Ruther- ford, and Irene Todd; catering, Frances Worsell, Beatrice Sparling, Peg Lumsden, and Anne Linklater; program and enter-' tainment, Herb Bridle, Fordyce Clark, Bar- bara--McWhinni. , Jean -Schram d -Stiles;; - Isobel McDonald and J, Kalbfleisch; lunch, Irene Young, Margaret Jewell; friendship, Barbara McWhinnie, Wyn Bell, Margaret Carter; telephone convenors, - Stella Crawford, Maria Hohner; card of life_con- venor, Beatrice Sperling; nominating com- mittee, J. Kalbfleisch, Rev. Arthur Young, -- Geer-geer-if€iths----a,d--press---repo Beatrice Sparling. ' Two farmmeetingsscheduled Two local farm groups will be holding meetings in the next few weeks. The Huron County Federation of Agriculture is holding a members meeting Thursday, February 7 at the Seaforth High School. The meeting will feature a panel discussion on noxious weeds with Joe Gib.' son, Huron County ' Weed Inspector and Jim Ross and The Christian Farmers Ass Central Huron will hold a• membership meeting Thursday, February 14 at the School.District Christian • Agronomist Robert Traut will soil and water conservation. Brian Hall ociation of School. speak on Hair Styling for Ladies and Gentlemen 5.3 South St. GODERICH, Ontario •