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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-01-24, Page 14Page 14A - The Winghana Advance-Tfanes, Januazy 24,1989 New UCW executive is installed by minister The new executive of the Wing - ham United Church Women was in- stalled during the 11 o'clock service of worship on Sunday by the minister, Rev. J. Rea Grant, Bar- bara Bateman, recording secretary of the organization, read the list of officens, who then went forward for the ceremony. they include the following, -most of whom were present: Past president, Ethel Adams; president, Evelyn _James; vice presidtmtn, Gwen Laidlaw, PHI& Grant, Margaret Bennett; cor- responding secretary, Helen Skel- ton; stewardship, Janice Marks; press and publicity, Marlene Leedham; Christian education, Jean Hodgins; membership, Mildred Taylor, Ethel Adams; manse, Carol, Hamilton, Susan Pegg; treasurer, Joyce Miller; social, Mabel Jacklin, Audrey Hamilton; flowers, him Edgar, Norma Brenzil; finance, Ruth Jesshope; recording secretary, Barbara Bateman; program, Jeanette Wardrop, Helen Underwood, Marlene Leedham; sick and visiting, Marilyn Wood, Margaret McVittie; church in society, Lavonne Ballagh; literature, Margaret Zurbrigg. During the sermon, entitled "The First UCW?", Mr. Grant referred to the story of the conversion of Lydia in Acts 16, verses 11 to 15, pointing out that Paul may have inadvertent- ly been responsible for helping found the first Christian women's group and that the group focused on fellow- ship, response to the Gospel and service. He encouraged the involvement of more women in the four units of UCW and the support of the congregation as a whole for the many events and worthwhile activ- ities sponsored by the organization. etween the pages' By Carolyn Gauld by Carolyn Gaud Stop by the Wingham .Library's booksale this Friday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10aa.m. to 4 p.m. Add to your home library! The Wingham and Area Arts Steering Committee is a newly - formed committee which is trying to make contact with performing and creative arts groups, clubs and individuals (for example, dance, pottery, music, drama, quilting and .1,Ericza book clubs). To make sure that you or your group is involved in future Community events and is included in a directory of community arts groups and individuals, please complete the form in this week's edition of the newspaper or call the recreation department at 357-1208. All members of groups or clubs are asked to reply. Completed forms may be returned to the Wingham Library. 'Bears' to start patrolling area highways next month Starting next month, the number of "bears" patrolling -provincial highways in the counties of Huron, Bnice, Grey, Perth and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo will double when District 6 OPP officers are issued new partners. The new partner, a teddy bear, stands 12 inches tall and is covered in fur. The bearwears only a blue ribbon and will ride in the trunk of the cruiser. "Children who are the victims of traffic accidents, family violence or crime need to be comforted during those traumatic situations. If a teddy bear will calm a frightened child and help establish a bond with the officer, then it's a welcome addition to the force," says Sergeant John Armstrong, public information co-ordinator for the district. "Other police forces which have used teddy bears to comfort child crime or accident victims, say it works," he adds. The bears are supplied to the OPP by The Good Bears of the World. Initial funding for the pilot project came from local branches of the Toronto -Dominion Bank. The Good Bears of the World is represented in the Fergus -Elora area by Chairman Lee Wansbrougli who brought the concept to Canada two years ago. The charitable organization supplies bears for use in seniors' homes, hospitals and police departments in an effort to relieve distress and suffering in people of all ages. This Friday, Jan. 27, OPP officers from surrounding detachments will gather at district headquarters in Mount Forest to be issued with 200 teddy bears — one for each cruiser in the district. Club greets new president The Mary Hastings Rainbow Club of Wingham greeted its new president, Marjorie Wall, at the ..recent January meeting, which was well attended. The meeting was convened by Millie Welch, assisted by Margaret Hastings and Hazel Hardie. A moment's silence was observed in memory of Alice Newton, who passed away last month. The secretary, Mary Campbell, read the minutes of the last meeting and the monthly draw prize was won by Ardys Johnston. It was decided that each member would have a Secret Sister in 1989. Progressive iiichre was played Prizes wer% awarded to Flora Beaton, Catherine Campbell and Ardys Johnston. Refreshrnents were served. The next meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. 0-0-0 J. GIRLS ENJOY SKATING — The -Grad! 4-5 class at Wingham Public School went on an excursion to the open-air rink On Josephine &reet last week. Friends Kelly Alexander, Lindsay Johnston, Karen Schlll and Erin Magee had a terrific time on the ice. Alzheimer's disease is growing concern for elderly Canada isn't as young as it used to be. Since the early 1960s, the number of Canadians over the age of 65 has grown from ,1.4 million to 2.7 million. As the trend continues, that number will swell to 3.4 million in just over 10 years. Science has gone a long way in extending life expectancy and in coping with the health-care problems of the elderly. But while more Canadians are living longer and living better, there are still important health=care issues that face those over 65. Alzheimer Disease . is a serious concern for our aging population. It is an incurable brain condition that strikes both men and women, usually over the age of 65. It is initially characterized by mild forgetfulness. As memory loss increases, changes also appear in personality, mood and behavior. Judgment, physical co-ordination, speech and concentration also will be affected. Degeneration usually continues until the patient requires full-time nursing care. In Canada -now, there are about 300,000 people suffering from the disease. By the year 2000, that number is expected to rise to 500,000. Each year, 10,000 people die from the disease, although it often is not named as the cause of death. The Alzheimer patient usually Arts committee compiles directory A steering committee has been formed to make contact with performing and creative arts groups? clubs and individuals in Wingham and area. Members of the Wingham and Area Arts Steering Committee are Beth Ross, Gloria Workman, John Matthews, Leslie Marxheimber, Sheila Thurott and Jean Welch. The committee currently is compiling a directory of community arts groups and individuals. Submissions must be made by Feb. 20. A form appears in this week's edition of the newspaper and May be eturned to the recreation office, the brary or the Wingham and Area ay Centre for the Homebound. For more information, contact the ecreation department at 357-12 Fast fading violets cover'd up r in leaves; li And mid -May's eldest child, -P The corning musk -rose, full of dewy Wine. —John Keats r I , succumbs to such illnesses as pneumonia or infection. Research shows that among the changes in the brain that occur in Alzheimer Disease are the presence of neurofibrillary tangles within nerve cells, the appearance of "plaques" that appear to cause disruption of electrochemical signals between nerve cells, a deficiency in the neurotransmitter acetylocholine and the presence of aluminum. The effect ofaAlzheimer Disease. reaches beyond the patient: Lack of adequate support systems in the community makes life difficult for those wishing to care .for the Alzheimer patient at home and a scarcity of suitable facilities mean long waiting periods for those unable to provide home care. For more information about Alzheimer Disease, contact . your local Alzheimer society ir the Alzheimer Society of Cana., 1320 Yonge Street, Suite 30 a-. oronto, acintaalV14Z1X2, (4t6252 We need your support. Cancer can be beater's CANADIAN SOCIETE CANCER CANADIENNE SOCIETY DU CANCER 1 rm•••■•••m•sommunl WINGHAMAND AREA 1 COMMUNITY ARTS DIRECTORY 1 I Name of Group/Individual 1 Group Purpose 1 1 1 1 1 1 I mi Contact Person, Phone # I 1 Your Name and Phone 1 1 Thank You 1 I Please return t© the Wingham Recreation Office, any • Huron County Library, the Wingham Day Centre for I the Homebound (Wingham Armouries), or call the Wingham Recreation Department no later than Febru- Lary 20, 1989. 11111111111111111111111111111.111111111111111111111111111 ••