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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-10-07, Page 31PAGE 12A—OO'DERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1987 Presbyterial holds 26th The 26th Annual Rally off West Huron Region of Huron -Perth Presbyterial was held at Trinity United Church Monday, Sept. 28 with 74 ladies in attendance. "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord," was the theme for the day. Regional president, Mrs. June Peck, welcomed everyone and the hymn Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee was sung. A sing song led by Mrs_ Dora Alton with Mrs. Ruth Alton at the organ got the day started. Mrs., Peck offered prayer. Trinity president Mrs. Dora Alton issued a warm welcome to all. Mrs. -Alma Langford brought greetings from Presbyterial and made the following announcements: the Annual Meeting will be held at Wesley -Willis United Church, Clin- ton, Jan. 25, 1988, snow date one week later; Oct. 16 is World Food Day with focus being on small scale food producers; Oct. 25 is Peace Sabbath and is to be part of Disarma- ment Week. Crisis in the environment is the study subject for the coming year and Mrs. Langford reminded the ladies that they are the stewards of God's creation, and must raise a consciousness of dangers to the environment. Secretary of the day, Mrs. Joan Dougher- ty, was introduced. Mrs. Grace Drummond presented the financial report and the proposed budget. Mrs. Susan Howson had literature she received from the United Church Publishing House on display. She reviewed three books - When All You Wanted Isn't Enough, Criticising and God Still Loves My Kitchen. Six Auburn ladies, Mrs. Marilyn Verbeek, Mrs. Elva Armstrong, Mrs. Marjorie McDougall, Mrs. Kaye Lapp, Mrs. Lois Haines and Mrs. Margaret Bakker took part in a skit entitled The Puzzle. Bible Study was led by Mrs. Susan Howson of Blyth ( Psalm 127:1 "Except the Lord build the House; they labour in vain.") Selected verses from Proverbs were studied. The ladies divided into four groups and then gave their opinions of 'what it takes to make a home.' Before the delicious buffet dinner prepared by Trinity was served, Mrs. Darlene Bogie of Benmiller, provided an en- joyable interlude of music on the piano. Rev. Dan Armstrong said grace. Following organ music provided by Mr. Ed Stiles, the afternoon session began with a worship service conducted by Donnybrook members Mrs. Annabell Armstrong, Mrs. nual rally Eileen Hanna and Mrs. June Robinson. The collection of the day is. to go to the new library at Camp Menesetung and was received by Mrs. Jean Errington and Mrs. Tina Logtenberg of Dungannon. Mrs. Edith Walker of North St. Goderich introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Mary Elder of Crediton, who is married to a minister, has three children and directs Camps Bimini, and Menesetung. Mrs. Elder explained how she bases her life on Joshua who emphasized 'be strong, be courageous, obey the law, do not be discouraged', and as in Joshua's time this still applies. 'If you slip lean on Jesus'. She closed with a poem. If Jesus Came to Your House.' Mrs. Elder was thanked for her inspirational talk by Mrs. Peck. Special music was provided by Mrs. Leona McBride of Victoria St. Goderich, who played the trumpet accompanied by Mr. Ed Stiles on the organ. Ten presidents answered the roll call by showing and telling about a treasure from their homes. Mrs. Marilyn Verbeek invited the ladies to Auburn United Church for the 1988 rally. Mrs. Charlotte Norman of Homesville gave the courtesy remarks. Jack Riddell looking forward to working with Huron residents As has been the tradition for the past 14 years since I was first elected to the Legislature, I have endeavored, as your Member of the Ontario Legislature, to keep the constituents of my riding informed about what their government in Queen's Park is doing each and every week. With the help of the weekly newspapers in the area, I hope to continue with that pledge. I would like first of all to extend warm greetings to all those constituents in the north half of Huron. I look forward to work- ing for you. And to those in the south part of the county, I am pleased to represent you once more. The composition of the new provincial parliament at Queen's Park will more ac- curately reflect the changing face of Ontario as a result, of the recent election. Sixteen women were elected to the government for a total 20 women in the 130 seat legislature, a new high. As well, a number of people representing various ethnocultural groups in Ontario will now have a voice at Queen's Park. d v400 a t � • P a WAX dec‘deda sou‘d t O to F`°vkda• V`oer\Nee re r F\°rkda'vie roe. ° ds Rya\andOa� Oeo kd ShXatcard. e reaX . y er®yel- Osr 10 2,0 fopa Dad v\lrsa P af42:0red:ear • McGab SECOND ANNUAL - GODERICH KINSMEN DRAW Here's how it works! Buy one ticket for $100 cash (or 12 - $10 post dated cheques) and you become eligible to win the prizes listed below. We draw three winners each month for 12 months and you could be one .:. maybe every month. Your chances of winning are better than 1 in 10, so get your ticket today. P.S. Even if you aren't one of our prize winners you are still a winner because you've supported the bettermentof our community. * SECOND $150 ELIGIBLE to WIN MORE'• 1987 GRAND PRIZE WINNERS TO DATE ... JANUARY - Larry McCabe APRIL - Catherine Wiebe JULY Bev Doll OCTOBER - Robert Boak FEBRUARY - Bert Worsell MAY - Peter (manse AUGUST - Wayne Doak MARCH - Susan Fincher-Stoll JUNE - Case Vanden Heuval SEPTEMBER - Ray Cook Proceeds to be used for community services. FOR TICKET INFORMATION CONTACT: Any Kinsmen Member or call Kevin Faber or Tom Stark 524-4679 524-2900 QL! EEN' S PARK Despite the successful outcome of the election, Premier Peterson said the numbers would not change his style of governing. "Majority or minority govern- ment, we must earn the people's trust every single day," he said. Premier Peterson also pledged. to con- tinue to run an open and accountable government. He said the government will continue to fulfill the commitments made during the election campaign in the areas of education, health care, housing, the en- vironment and trade. "We said two years ago the things we would do, and we've done them in the last two years," he said. As the first order of business, the new Ex- ecutive Council was sworn in at a public ceremony at Queen's Park with a slightly expanded cabinet. The first sitting of the 34th parliament will begin on November 3 with a speech from the throne read by Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander. I was very pleased that Premier Peterson asked me to continue in the Agriculture and Food portfolio. The 30 Ontario Cabinet Ministers sworn in September 29, in order of precedence are: David Peterson, Premier, Intergovernmental Affairs; Robert Nixon, Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Economics, Financial Institutions; Sean . Conway, Mines, Government House Leader; James Bradley, Environment; Ian Scott, Attorney - General, Responsible for Native Affairs; Jack Riddell, Agriculture and Food; John Eakins, Municipal Affairs; Vincent Kerrio, Natural Resources; Hugh O'Neil, Tourism and Recreation; John Sweeney, Community and Social Services; Murray Elston, Management Board, Chairman of 'Cabinet; William Wrye, Consumer and Commercial Relations; Bernard Grandmaitre, Revenue, Responsible for Francophone Affairs; Alvin Curling, Skills Development; Edward Fulton, Transportation; Monte Kwinter, In- dustry, Trade and Technology; Lily Munro, Culture and Communications; Gregory Sor- bara, Labor-, Responsible for Women's Issues; Elinor Caplan, Health; Rene Fon- taine, Northern Development; David Ram- say, Correctional Services; Joan Smith, Solicitor -General; Christopher Ward, Education; Chaviva Hosek, Housing; Lyn McLeod, Colleges and Universities; Richard Patten, Government Services; Gerry Phillips, Citizenship, Responsible for Race Relations and the Ontario Human Rights Commission; Bob Wong, Energy; Remo Mancini, Minister Without Portfolio, Responsible for Disabled Persons; Mavis Wilson, Minister Without Portfolio, Respon- sible for Senior Citizens' Affairs. Ayr artist helps locals with colors Last week was one to remember for a good many artists of his area. A big friendly gathering held in a big building where the. heat lies well above 'your head. Everyone' was excited and soon didn't notice the cold. It was great just to be spending the day with fellow artists and a special, well known ar- tist teacher, Devona Mc Lorn, from Ayr. This teacher is one who quickly warms her audience and holds their attention. She makes water colour painting look very easy and helps you understand how to go about creating a water colour painting. Actually this is pretty tricky and everyone watched every stroke of the brush. The teacher developed the large painting to the point where she began asking questions. At this time it was a big exciting painting that most of us thought was finished -don't do any more to it! But she began talking about it, asking questions and making us really take another look. Then, she took a big brush, a great glob of blue paint and took that bursh right aciloss one corner of the paper, then the other side. We thought she was destroying it. But sloshing on more water spreading the colour, changed the whole painting and made it more exciting than ever. We couldn't believe it, only she knew what was happening. I think many of us will ruin many sheets of paper trying the same thing - but someone will sooner or later, have a great painting. Lunch time. Everyone was to bring a sandwich, but we were in the mood for hot soup so fanned out to the many restaurants around town. We were soon back to brush and paper and know how lucky we were to be there. Thanks to Gwen Kiar, she knows all the "good" artists and helps a lot of struggling ones: The afternoon went quickly and we were invited to "supper at a log cabin the woods". For those who were able to go, it was a memorable evening. The food was just great so was the talk and pretty soon so- meone started to sing. It was like being around a camp fire, except that we had a huge fireplace with logs burning, no cool breezes and a wonderful group of friends. Singing went as it should from one song to another. , The mouth organ and later a guitar helped the singing and the laughter and the fire watching. The evening ended all too quickly, but some had far to go. Gwen Kiar gave me along list of the names of those who enjoyed our fine artist teacher. With so many watching the ball games, few people noticed or cared what was hap- pening elsewhere. I hear at bowling, things are warming up. That, too, is great recreation and good exercise. The main thing is that we need to do things we enjoy not just things others do for entertainment. The Television is a big help but one can only sit so long in a day. Go walking when it's dry, dress warmly and make a break in your day, one way or another. It is nice to see people at the mall who are not too rushed to talk to others, some sitting o n convenient benches. Love Martha.