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Poem .settles coni
on Sunday opening
Dear Editor: •
My husband Arthur has sub
scribed to your paper for 53 years. -
In the last issue, I read about the
pros and cons on Sunday store
Here is a poem I'm enclosing
which will settle some of the con-
fusion on the pros and cons of the
current issue.
-,OET'S BOX
1 Regent Place,
Balfour Street,
Kirkcaldy.
IN PRAISE OF SUNDAY
OFall the plans th' Almighty made,
There's one I like profoundly,
And that was when He did ordain
"One day in seven, a Sunday."
For what a thrill it is tae feel,
(If only for that ac day),
That free frac this and that axle's will,
Ye can relax and rest ye.
Aye, He that fien that day did ken
We'd really need it badly,
For some that are in charge o men
They often try us sadly. -
For some that are in charge o men
Seem hardly tae be human,
They're never mair content than when
Wi trouble we're cmnmunin.
And some there are delight tae war
Nor try oor lot tae leaven„
And yet it's them thathae the pooer
Tac mak the rough bits even.
Though man has made the weekday rules
(And sair at times we feel them),
May God forbid man ever should
Rule that sweet day in seven.
Let's thank the Lord wi one accord
Ile has so wisely given
This breathing space, this sense of peace,
This blessed day in seven.
Jean Melville.
I'm sure folks will
agree with the poetess. -
Silicerely
Anne Henderson
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ca. convalescent, without restriction
or limit on the amount etf service
rpajrd:•Servieee will be , deters-
mhied by the needs'of individual
cases. Homemakers will also be
permitted for households in which
child care and household
management are needed.
Mrs. L E. Morrey was elected
president of the Wingham Hor-
ticultural Society. Her supporting
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aseimmassassasomminmminummo
officers are Colin Campbell and
M*s.4sernWberryilliamCela)ntlineilraf Seh°. %et:the41H
pbhe speaking final to
winners in the junior and in-
termediate divisions. Winners were
Kathy Underwood (junior) and
Susie Powell (intermediate).
Runners-up were Wendy Armstrong
and Murray Metcalfe.
About 100 friends, relatives and
former choir members honored Mrs.
Carl Johnston on Sunday• at the
BItlettele _United Church. the -oc-
casion Johnston,
a retirement party for
Mrs. Johnston, who was the organist
at the church for about 18 years.
Mrs. Gerald May was elected
president of the newly -organized
Senior Citizens' Club at Gorrie at its
first meeting held in the community
hall.
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bet avia
elation held lis awwds banquet,0
(PhOtO 00iiikiay thire.1 4
North MPP Charles eery.
for oral Presentation.and written Cat
eltunissions from interested
and individuals. The' deadline '
oral presentations is A
and that for written p .ntatienS is
Feb. 24 1988. -
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Dryer Retrofit ANIS
to assist with theta
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pointed to consider and PP the "„„auteleiseets...41" O'Neil *r
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constitutional accord sign June 3* O'Neil recentlyan
1987
Commons m NoVember, Mr. Ber
said the committee Will condttet
hearings in as fair and equitable
manner as possible. "We will travel
throughout the province to hear
from as many people as possible
and, in fact, encourage grow and
individuals to appear."
Other government members of the
select committee include Lawrence
MPP Joseph Cordiano, Mississauga
North MPP Steven Offer, Carleton
East MPP Gilles Morin, Elgin MPP
Marietta Roberts, Northumberland
MPP Joan Fawcett, and Halton
North MPP.Walt
The committee is to Submit its
report to the legislative assembly by
the end of the spring session.
Riding Grants
The Town of Goderich has
recently received notification it will
be receiving an $8,875 grant to assist
with preparing a needs study for a
water distribution system. This
represents a 58„ per cent. com-
mitment of total costs by the Ontario
e
provinces annual athletic
UUAI1VUhas.
awar
for the third_ conseettnia year."
for outstandingadneveM
Sprinter' Ben Johnson fl.
named' Ontario Athlete Of the it
Wheelchair athlete Ben. Robillard
been,
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took top honors as Ontario Disabled .,
Athlete of the Year.. The Rues
Howard world champion curling .
rink captured the Ontario Team of
the Year award.
"These athletes are splendid
examples of the kind of world-class
athlete! Ontario is producing," Mr.
O'Neil said. "Ben Johnson is an
enduring champion who has earned /
worldwide respect, Ron Robillard
-shows us how great effort can
overcome great od •,. and the Russ
,
Howard rink has demonstrated
tremendous achievement through
close teamwork"
The Ontario Athlete of the Year
awards are presenteCaiiiiiiiillii-tO
recognize excellence and effort
among the province's amateur
athletes. Formal, presentation will
be made April 1.5 at the Ontario
Sports Awards DinneriaToronto.
and tabled hi the
use of
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Huron County residents
are thanked for support
Dear Editor:
Once again, Family and
Children's Services, of Huron County
and those involved in the
organization of the 1 Christmas
Bureauwish to take this opportunity
to acknowledge the generosity and
goodwill demonstrated by the people
of Huron County.. This project,
designed to ensure no child is missed
at Christmas, and that each family
may enjoy a Christmas dinner, is
completely supported by donations
Church groups, service clubs,
children's groups, businesses, and
indiViduals have donated time, gifts
and funds in order that the spirit of
Christmas could be shared by all
families.
We wish to express special thanks
to the following groups who
managed a Christmas Bureau in
their town: Clinton Christian
Reformed Church, Exeter Pen
tecVstal Tabernacle, Seaforth
Opthnist Ladies, and the Salvation
Army at Goderich and Wingham.
May the spirit of brotherhood we
share at Christmas continue
throughout the year as we work
together to support children and
families in our communities.
Yours truly
Pauline Lingard
Volunteer
Dorothy Coultes
Board Member
Jim Barnes
President
Board of Directors
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Dear Editor:
If you are over 45 years of age,
please read this letter.
Haie you given any thought to
where yOu wotikilike to live if, in
your senior years, you reach a point
where you can no longer live in your
own borne?
A group of community people has
been appointed by Huron County
Council in conjunction with the
-Ontario Ministry of Community and
Social Service; to determine what
care facilities (size, type and
location) will be needed by seniors in
‘.. Huron County in the future.
Itte called the "Seniors Care
Facilities; Study Committee" and
our report to the ministry and
counciliri due in Jime
However, we believe it is im-
t tti• hear from future seniors
reach age 65 or older in the
years. We need to latow what
fl
type and size of facilities would
appeal to you and where, ideally,
should these facilities be located.
Questiennaires regarding this
subject are available from com-
mittee members or can be picked up
at the Wingham Town Hall. Also,
members of the committee are
available to speak to interested
groups.
0 you would like to have some
influence on government decisions
which could affect your futiire,
please call one of the committee
members Leona Armstrong, m 7-
6753 or 17-6268, or Bev Brown,
9621 or 357-3222.
Or, write a letter to: Seniors Care
Facilities Study Committee, c -o
Patti Archibald, Huronview, Box
219, Clinton, Ontario, NOM 1LO.
Sincerely
Leona Armstrong
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