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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-01-26, Page 7Or '51 ' •,• ' ..ar41145.1%1011141149541.55Ara1001'111`,10,11=1.115A14110gaeuttlyttottormsa.aeltatapopeotiitt” ,Attomorateutorwmitu ,...,,. . . . Poem settles confusion on Sunday opening issue 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 opening. Here is a poem I'm enclosing which will settle some of the cOn- fusion on the pros and cons of the current issue. POET'S BOX 1 Regent Place, Balfour Street, Kirkcaldy. IN PRAISE OF SUNDAY 0 Fall the plans th' Almighty made, There's one I like profoundly, mmounnuk, ` 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 ae day), That free frac this and that ane's will, Ye can relax and rest ye. Aye, He that Tien that day did ken We'd really need k badly, For some that are in charge o men They often try us sadly. For some that are in charge o nrien Seem hardly tae be human, They're never mak content than when Wi troubk were communin. And some there are delight tac war Nor try oor tae leaven, And yet it's them that bac the pooer Tac mak the rough bks even. Though man has made the week -day rules (And sair at times we feel them), May God forbid man ever should Ru! that sweet day in seven. Let's thank the Lord wi one accord He 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. Sincelely Anne Hendprson ..• • 4A44:51' '4444 f,„eeif:,:itle.eeeeeie:e.,:'ffe%,•ee:etee4e.ieeele4-1,f, ' • -,,,.„40.4q. oda, " .4. ei convalescent, without restriction or limit on the amount of service ukr* services w4l be deter.: mined -by' the needed- individual cases. Homemakers will also be permitted for households in which child care and household management are needed. Mrs. I. E. Morrey was elected president of the Wingham Hor- ticultural Society. Her supporting officers. are Colin Campbell and former choir members honored Mrs. M. William Qinnell. _ - Carl Johnston on Sunday at the Turnberry Central School trldits BIuera1qJ.Inited -Clilirch The -0c- public speaking finals to deade the canon was a retirement party for winners in the junior and in- Mrs. Johnston, who was the organist termediate divisions. Winners were at the church for about 18 years. Kathy Underwood (junior) and Mrs. Gerald May was elected Susie Powell (intermediate), president of the newly -organized Runners-up were Wendy Armstrong Senior Citizens' Club at Gorrie at its and Murray Metcalfe. first meeting held in the community About 100 friends, relatives and hal •smssmmam•••.b.m4..- M. , 11 itripiott4meht IMO folv4 (right), recelved a.. Mean hold its awtkdo,banquetIn Mitt, i3Ith. (Photo 600 . 9 HUftfl ..Cc t014111118100v . ittee on egfila• stitutiO04 Rfor, chaired 14, Work North MPP Charles Beery ja eating for oral pretentation and written submissions from interested groups and individeak The deadlhie for oral presentations is Jan. 29, 1 and that for written presentations is Feb. 29, 1 HI . 1,e t t The .committee has been ap- pointed to consider *dreport ion the constitutional accord signed June 3, 1987 and tabled in the House of Commons in November. Mr, Beer said the committee will condect hearings in as fair and equitable a manner as possible. "We will travel throughout the province to hear from as many people as possible and, in fact, encourage groups 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 Elliot. The committee is to submit its report to the legislative assembly by the end of the sprhig session. Riding Grants The Town of Goderich has recently received notification it will be receiving an $80175 grant to aSSiSt- with preparing a needs study for a water -distribution system. This represents a 58., per cent coin- mittnent of total costs by the Ontario *Oa_ the leifelines The Min° Bated a $10i000 District Celieip, Dryer Retrofit Assie to assist with the addjtrnn automatic control Mte* to tL grain drying oPeratiere Athletes400 Tourism and Recreation MI , Hugh O'Neil recentlrannettik province's animal athletic awards.',1 for outstanding achievement. Sprinter Ben Jelmino has been °I• named Ontario Athlete -Of the Year. for the third consecutive Year, Wheelchair athlete Ron Robaliied took top honors as Ontario Disabled • • Athlete of theeyear. The Russ Howard woricteliampion curling rink captured the Ontario Team of • , the Year award. "These athletes are splendid examples of the kind of world-class athletes 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 odds, and the Russ Howard rink has demonstrated tremendous achievement through close teamwork" The Ontario Athlete of the Year awards are presented annually to recognize excellence and effort among the province's amateur athletes. Fornial,prmentation will be made April 15 at. the Ontario Sports Awards Dinnerin Toronto. 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 Bureau wish 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 famihe' s. We wish to express special thanks to the following groups who managed a Christmas Bureau in their town: Clinton Christian Reformed Church, Exeter Pen- tecostal Tabernacle, Seaforth Optimist 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 commimities. Yours truly Pauline Lingard Volunteer Dorothy Coultes Board Member Jim Barnes President Beard of Directors County residents urged to consider these points Dear Editor: V• If you are over 45 years of age, please read this letter. Have you given any thought to where you wOuldlike to live if, in your senior years, you reach a point where you can no longer live in your own home? A group of community people has - been appointed by Huron County Council in conjunction with the -Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services ki determine what care facilities (size, type and location) will be needed by seniors in HuroliCounty in the future. We ere called le "Seniors Care Pacilities Study Committee" and our report to the ministry and council is due iniime 1968. However, we believe it is im- nt to bear from future seniors Will reach age 65 or older in the 20 years. We need to know what . 1. • ovatirltifaalia 't• „ type and size of facilities would appeal to you and where, ideally, should these facilities be located. Questionnaires regarding this subject are available from tom- 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 future, please call one of the committee members Leona Armstrong, 7- 6753 or :7-6268, or Bev Brown, 7- 9621 or 357-3222. Or, write a letter to: Seniors Care Facilities Study Committee, c -o Patti Archibald, Huronvicw, Box 219, Clinton, Ontario, NOM 1LO. SinLeona ArniSet7lYoeng elleY,A"'A ett.