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Old friends.fettiit.
day centre 10th anni
Many old friends returned to
town last Thursday to help the
Wingham and Area Day Centre for
the Homebound celebrate its 10th
anniversary
Janet Reid of Wingham chaired
last week's celebration. She spoke
of the early days of the centre and
how its founders worked hard
toward their goal of establishing a
social and recreational centre for
seniors in spite of the odds.
Since those early days, the centre
has gone to almost 100 clients who
meet at the Wingham Armouries
building three days a week for fun,
relaxation, fellowship and a nutri-
tious noon meal.
Ian Moreland, mayor of Wing -
ham, brought greetings. He paid
tribute to the willing and dedicated
people who have made the day
centre what it is today
Jack Riley spoke on behalf of the
warden of Bruce County and Jim
Fitzgerald presented a certificate on
behalf of MPP Jack Riddell. HuronBrtice-MP Murray Cardiff also sent
greetings and a certificate.
Later in the afternoon, some very
special people were honored for 10
years of volunteer service to the
day centre. They are Vera Baxter,
Hazel Bateman, Ruth Thompson,
Clarence and Ruby Hanna, Wes
Young, Ethel Montgomery, Harry
and Mary Lavis, 'Mrs. Reid, Maxie
deVos, Marg Bishop, Annie Conn,
Kay Hartley, Alex and Jean. ROW
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son and Ed Wadel.
Dr, Anne Maitiii-Mafthas of the
University of Guelph was guest
speaker. She is active in the field of
gerontology research.
Dr. Martin -Matthews is no
stranger to the Wingham centre,
During the early 1980s, she inter-
viewed numerous clients for her
videotape "Aging in a Rural Envi-
ronments.
Increasing numbers of citizens
over the age of 65 and particularly
over the age of 80, continue to pro-
vide a challenge to government and
health-care professionals, said Dr.
Martin -Matthews.
This is very much a rural
issue," she continued. Many small
towns and villages in the province
have inordinately high percentages
of senior citizens within their popu-
lations. Providing services to these
people will pose "a significant
challenge".
Studies done today set the
groundwork for future programs.
For example, Dr. Martin -Matthews
has found there,are many more
widows than widowers over the
age of 65, creating a number of
social and financial ramifications.
The federal and provincial gov-
ernments recognize that growing
OLD FRIENDS RETURN ---Pam Williams, right, former director
of the Wingham and Area Day Centre for the Homebound,
returned to town last Thursday for the centre's 10th anniversary
celebration. She does some reminiscing with Doris Bremner of
Ethel.
GLORIA WORKMAN, director of the Wingham and Area Day
Centre for the Homebound, proudly accepted a plaque from Jim
Fitzgerald at the centre's 10th anniversary celebrations last Thurs-
day. Mr. Fitzgerald, representing MPP Jack Riddell, offered the con-
gratulations of the province.
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numberof senior citizens will
requiie special programs. The atti
tudegovernment appears to be
aimed at keeping people indepen-
dent- and in their own homes
longer, she adds, through piograms
such as New Horizons, one-stop
access and hoMe-support.
The people of Huron County are
well -served by a number of innova
tive and successful programs, but
studies continue to pinpoint gaps in
servicing,
The University of Guelph recog-
nizes the importance of gerontolo-
g,y and has expanded its course of
study significantly in the past 10
years.
The university has been follow..
ing a group of 690 seniors for the
past six years. These people live at
Hamilton, Guelph, Hillsbure and
Mount Forest and have provided a
comprehensive data base for
researchers.
Dr. Martin -Matthews congratu-
lated the day centre on its anniver-
sary and its part in keeping area cit-
izens living independently.
She was presented with a gift by
Rev. Rea Grant of Wingham, board
member.
Cronin -Taylor
vows exchanged
Congratulations to Tom Cronin
and Lynne Taylor who were mar-
ried On Friday, April 14. The wed-
ding took place in Wingham and
District Hospital, with Rev. Paul
Chambers officiating. Those present
were the bride's mother, Margaret
Taylor, who was a patient in the
hospital and the groom's mother
a step -father, Jo and Bill Landon
of Blyth.
A renewal of the couple's- vows
will take place in September as pre-
viously planned in Melville Presby-
erian Church, Brussels.
Silent auction
held at meeting
of Rainbow Club
There was a large attendance at
the silent auction held at the April
meeting of the Mary Hastings Rain-
bow Club, when the ladies vied
with one another to get the most
coveted articles. Millie Welsh did
some auctioneering.
President Marjorie Wall presided
for the meeting, which was hosted
by Vera Marsh, Pearl Shiell and
Alma Jardine. The winner of the
monthly draw prize Was Hazel
Bateman.
The members saved sales slip.
from Zehrs and Knechtel's grocery
stores, making it possible for the
club to make a donation to the Girl
Guides and Brownies. Vera Marsh
read a poem, "I Am Home From
School, Mommy".
A potluck supper will be held
Tuesday, May 2, at 6 p.m. Members
are asked to please note the change
of time and date.
DISASTROUS FIRE
Fire of unknown origin
destroyed the greater part of the
business section of Pordwich in
May of 1930. Destroyed were H.
Samson's General Store, the public
library, G. W. Mapletoft's barber
shop, Ross Coat's harness repair
shop, Thomas Buriston's shoe
repair shop, Patterson's hardware
store and the Canadian Bank of
Commerce. The -loss was a heavy
one as it was only partly covered by
insurance.
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GIFT TO SPEAKW-77-Dr. Anne:KaTtliqm._'rMa., ,,,;,. 0, .
sity of Guelph was „guest speaker at last .1nOr#:daya1 ..aiiii:*-'
nary celebration at the Wingham and Area Day Centre for .
Homebound, Gloria Workman, day centre director, presented atifft'
to Dr. Martin-iViatthews. ... ,
TOWN OF WINGHAM
Bicycle SafetY
ramora.4 Week
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WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of-
VVingham endorses the practice of bicycle safety in the.,
community;
AND WHEREAS, the Wingham Optimist Club is sponsOr:
ing a Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, May 6, 1989 as part of
Bicycle Safety Week to promote the safe operation of bicy-,.
cles by all ages;
NOW 'THEREFORE, the week ending Saturday, May 6,
1989 is hereby proclaimed Bicycle Safety Week in the Town
of Wingham.
Mayor Ian Moreland.
Monday night is
Red Shield Appeal Night
Your generosity can shed.light into someone's life. Please give
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Or if you'd like to.give, but aren't canvassed, please send your
donation along with the coupon.
Enclosed please find$
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THE NATIONAL RED SHIELD APPEAL
Contact: Lt. CaI Barber
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