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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-05-07, Page 32The multi -talented McQuaid family of Seaforth showed their versatility at the annual Pro Life Variety Night at St. marys School, Friday. The sisters entertained on the violins and also did a tap dance number. (photo by Dave Sykes) Grant Ellison has been a favorite performer at the Pro Life Variety Night for several years. At the annual concert Friday, Ellison offered his ren- ditions of The Last Farewell and I Believe. (photo by Dave Sykes) Reflect on beginnings BY DIAIE.BOYES As the thousands upon thousands of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority sisters all over the world launch themselves on the eve of their 50th anniversary year, the three Goderich chapters, pause to reflect how all this began. Founded in Abilene, .Kansas, in 1931 with just sev.en members, the organization was created for young women in search of cultural and social activity. Its purpose was to give its members an intimate touch with many lives and many minds, to serve as a precious guard against narrowed friendships and to act as an enriching and in- tensifying inspirational experience in the ap- preciation and enjoyment of the'r� , be a•1 arts. ' Now, having grown to over 250,000 active members in almost every non-Communist country in the world, the achievements and contributions these women have made to their communities and to themselves are con- sidered by many to be truly amazing. Locally, Beta Sigma Phi began. November 2, 1948 with 12 members. As time went on, the women advanced to further Chapters through the study of prescribed books on culture and the arts, until now there are three chapters, comprising over fifty women. Although Beta Sigma SAVE ENERGY and S Insulate U.F. Foam & Fiber Insulation Serving Huron County 15 years COMPARE...CONTACT STEWA-RT'S ALUMINIUM d INSULATION 207 Huron Rd. Goderich9 524-8821 Phi was not putposally intended to be a service organization, locally the children's ward at Alexa ndr"a-Marine General' Hospital has always been one of the women's pet projects. Annually, support is also given to the Cancer Society and the Arthritis Society. Participation in local fashion shows, parades and im- provement projects have also had the Sorority mark. Within "the individual chapters, Halloween parties, progressive dinners, attendance at plays, , picnics, raffles, gara:e nually, the Spring Ball make the girls some of the . busiest • women in town. As the women go into their 50th anniversary year, they are reminded that one of the objectives of the organization is to "make an art of living" and for them, through their, participation, it all comes true. Foririer A former Goderich teacher who runs for "the fun of it", was the first woman to cross the finish line Sunday in the Hamilton marathon. Audrey McCabe of RR1 Acton was the first out of an estimated 40 women and 147 out of 476 runners overall who started the race. She ran the 42.196, kilometres (26 miles, 38,5 yards) in three hours and 29 minutes and 14 seconds. Miss McCabe, who is a counsellor at Britannia Secondary School in Mississauga and who also teaches a caurse in family studies, is a member .of the Credit Valley Marathon Club. She also coaches cross- _co.untry ..track at _ the -, school. ners ofsmaller busz»esses.. weprovide: • She said she has been jogging for many years and as a result is con- scious of physical. fitness. Running, she says, is just .oderich teacher wins: one of the ways of keeping fit. The Hamilton marathon also known as the Boston Alternative, was the second com- petition she has entered. Audery McCabe WE RESERVE TI -CE RIGHT TO LIMIT PURCHASES TO REASONABLE WEEKLY FAMILY REQUIREMENTS. She finished the Toronto Labatts run last October in 3:33:00. "I was so surprised to come in first," Miss .McCabe said. "It was a total surprise for a 44 - year -old woman. "But I do this for the personal satisfaction, not for winning," She was awarded the woman's Open Trophy which entitles her to two weeks • use of an International Harvester Scout. She doesn't attribute her victory to her speed or endurance. She says only a small field entered with a jot of runners not If a mother -to -be contracts German measles during pregnancy her child may be born with congenital cataracts. Can you take that chance? Make sure you are vaccinated. For more information, contact your local CNIB office. participating because it means training over the cold winter. Lots of women who'dropped out were ahead of her. Miss McCabe added she would probably enter another -marathon, that is, if her sore muscles ever recover. t.. 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