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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-02-01, Page 3Does the BAD WEATHER have all your clothes in a ME$S? All the terrible weather we've been having is a menace to your clothes . . -so bring them to us. We're sure all the snow, slush, salt, etc. has made a real mess of them . but ourex- perts can make them look fresh and new again. 'Read - man Cleaners is your Clothes best friend. Readman Cleaners Men's Wear 288 Josephine St. 35 7-1242 ging in premieres After more than two years in the works, the videotape, "Aging in a Rural Environ- ment" premiered last week to participants at the Wing - ham Day Centre, for the Homebound and other inter- ested citizens. Several day centre regulars and local seniors were interviewed by a tear of researchers from the University of Guelph for the video. The reaction among those who viewed it last Wednesday was favorable, with most seniors saying it is a good reflection of their way of life. Dr. Anne Martin -Mat- thews of the Gerontology Research Centre at the University of Guelph at- tended the day centre last Tuesday to show the video and present the findings of the study. Unlike their city coun- WHITE-WESTINGHOUSE SA LE ! SALE! SALE! • Washers • Dishwashers • Ranges •, Dryers • Refrigerators LAI.DLAW APPLIANCE SALES AND SERVICE 188 Josephine St. Wingham Telephone 357-2262 terparts, 1 display independence, Martii-Matthews. hide n,denceto ythcr 'that I remain. in long as any ers l :elderly nenee df Dr. as,theh hangl ;olt1" b. mead;.. theeir 0' possibl "chart willing to She e fere are two genera*** rural elderly the recent)*i tired who provide their own transportation and who are active; and those in the 80 and over category, many of whom cannot live alone any longer. It is the _transition from independence to dependency whijely causes the most hardship for seniors. Another .probleipr.facing the rural elderly s tran- sportation. Semorss;jiave a difficult time doing even simple things like going shopping if they have no vehicles and their in- dependent streak makes them leery to ask anyone. George Taylor, a Wing - ham -area senior who ap- pears on the videotape, called the transportation system in and around the small towns of Southwestern Ontario atrocious because there is no satisfactory method of transportation between the small•towns and the larger centres like London, Kitchener or Toronto. Loneliness affects a high proportion of rural elderly as well. Janet Reid, a Wingham health nurse, said she often saw `cases of extreme loneliness and depression among the seniors she visited. But places like the day centre go a long way in fighting loneliness among the rural elderly. One reason for this feeling of aloneness is that family Arrvremr. 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With the growing needs and numbers. of seniors in the rural environment, new services to seniors have sprung up which were nonexistent even 10 years ago. The videopraises the developu ent of such things as the seniors' day centre for the homebound and homemakers groups. These services allow seniors to remain in their own homes_ Bulk Shampoo 500 ml. 1.49 - PRODUCE CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR AT LOW, LOW PRICES Can No 1 Fancy, 10 Ib. bag 3 ,49 Blue Jeans, Rugby Pants, Winter Jackets, Sweat Ida Red Apples .. •7 Suits. Work Clothing - Coveralls, Safety Work Florida (Thin Skin Pink) 10M.95 Shoes Rubber Boots, etc. Indian River Grapefruit WINGHAM SALES ARENA 580 Josephine St. N. of Wingham on Hwy.. 9. Open. Mon - Sat. 9 - 6 pm. Fri nights till 9 pm. VISA AND MASTERCARD. CA r;H (,Ht -011F- ACCEPTED • and amain in- .ent lon„g��e��r. ply social.. eon%,ct witk►out-the' worry of tranapiirtatiori. Dx Anthony Fuller, head 9f,.-the...university's now- disanded Rural • Develop- *ient Outreach Program, 'said the findings of that grotip,;-.so impressed the federal government that it gave the university the funds needed to establish its new Gerontology Research Centre. The video will be used for teaching purposes, at the • ' •university he said, adding, it already: has had a great etngxional impact upon students who had no idea the problems faced by seniors today. It also will be available to church and service groups in and around the city of Guelph. Rita Rice, director of the Wingham day centre, said her group has been given a copy of the video to keep and it is available for any local groups that want to view it. The Wingham Advance-Times,14e „4► DR. ANNE MARTIN-MATTHEWS, head of the new Gerontology Research Centre at the University of Guelph, presented the videotape, "Aging in a Rural En- vironment" last Tuesday to a group of participants at the Wingham Day Centre for the Homebound. Several day 'centre users' and other local seniors were interviewed by the group from the university which made the video. Whitechurch congregation holds its annual meeting Whitechurch—The United Church in the village ended another successful year, recorded at the congrega- tional annual meeting held Wednesday evening of last week. Rev. George Ball pre- sided and opened the Meet- ing with scripture reading and prayer. Mrs. Dave Gibb, secretary -treasurer, read the minutes of the last meet- ing. All reports were given, discussed and approved. Dave Gibb was appointed delegate to Presbytery for 1984, Elmer Sleightholm his alternate_-- It was decided that the church will pay 'for Observer subscriptions on the every -family plan. Appreciation was ex- pressed by Mr. Ball to the various officers and the people who worked in the church during the past year. Clerk of session is C.- J. Laidlaw and other members are Russell Chapman, Car- man Whytock, Dave Gibb and Elmer Sleightholin. Stewards are Mrs. L. Purn- in, Hugh Sinnamon, Mr. Sleightholm, Mrs. Elizabeth Tiffin, Mr. Gibb, Albert Coul- tes, C. Laidlaw, Mrs. Garnet Farrier, Mr. Whytock, Mrs. Gibb Other officers, for the coming year are: secretary-' treasurer, Mrs. Gibb; auditors, Ivan Laidlaw, C. Laidlaw; organists, Miss Janet Laidlaw, Mrs. Far- rier; communications co- ordinator, Mrs. Milian Moore; Observer, Mrs. Far- rier; ushers, Mr. Chapman, C. Laidlaw; Mr. Mhytock, Mr. Gibb. Ventures in Mission was presented by Mr. Ball who also read a letter from the joint meetings ,held between the Presbyterian anti United congregations. Mr. Ball was asked to remain ministei at the United Church for another year. REACTION TO VIDEO—Most participants from the Wingham. Day Centre for the Homebound thought the videotape, "Aging, in a Rural Environment” accurately por- trayed the problems of the elderly in a rural setting. The video, made by researchers at the University of Guelph, was two years in the making and premiered last week at the day centre. Some local seniors and day centre regulars were interviewed in the video. Brussels resident named president of church ,group "Living our faith" was Donna Tuffnail suggested theme of the 17th annual for Christian Development meeting of the Huron -Perth the UCW use the study book. Presbyterial United Church Pornographic' literature , —)hionien X11 6h P The event,, attended by 245 Society chairperson Lois El - persons, was held at St. liott. A resolution received John's United Church, Strat- from London Conference ford, on Jan.' 23. " recommended writing to After a sing -song led by politicians, checking out Doris Miller and Marilyn stores and voicing com- Kreuter, delegates were wel- Comed 'by the president, Grace Pym. Mrs. Pym said faith is a "gift of God". "It is not a material that - can be seen, heard, smelled tasted or touched, but is as real as anything that can be perceived with these senses.' It adds surety to the expecta- tion of hope." Jeanette Dyer, president of St. John's UCW, also wel- comed delegates. President of London Con- -ference UCW Mrs. Agnes King of Hickson, spoke of the living faith of women through the years. She also commented on major pro- jects supported by UCW in- cluding Mission and Service Fund, Seeds for Zaire, Medical Electives Program and Human Rights Pins sold to help support women and ' families in Korea. She also raised the question: Is it ings' theme. necessary to be a member of the church to belong to UCW? She said greater com- mitments should be made to the church and not just to clubs. Stewardship.�aand Finance chairperson Helen Anderson stated that in giving to` others, "We tell of God's love". • service for the 1984 execu- tve. President is Muriel Coul- tes, RR 5, Brussels; vice residents, Alma Langford Exeter, Helen Anderson, RR 2, Tavistock; recording sec- retary, Dorothy Grant, St. Marys; assistant secretary, Eleanor Grainger, RR 2, Wroxeter; corresponding secretary, Onyce Martin, Gorrie and treasurer, Jean Hanly, Goderich. Committee chairpersons are Winnifred Dow, RR 2, Staffa; Alma Godbolt, Exe- ter; Yvonne Vanslyke, Sea- foi'thL Margaret Elliott, RR 1, Zurich; Anna Keys, RR 1, Varna; Edith Schneider, Se- bringyille; Grace Pym, RR 1, Centralia and Helen An- derson.' Regional presidents are Florence Reavie, Wingham; Donna Greb, RR 3, Zurich; Joyce Dowson, RR 1, Varna; Marilyn Verbeek, RR 1, Bel - grave; Trudie Ball, Milver- ton; Liami Michelson, Strat- ford, and Mary F. Dow; Mit- chell. Mrs. Pym was presented with a gift as a token of ap- preciation for her time of service. Mrs. Muriel Coultes, newly elected president, also made a few brief remakrs. Mary, F. Dow of Soiith- West Perth Region gave the courtesy remarks and Rev. Cumming pronounced the Benediction. plaints to police about video tapes. Kilda Grant stressed lead- ership deNPoprrient as a help to living the faith. World 'Outreach chairper- , son Lois McGill said that Canadians have much to be thankful for. Edith Schneider, com- munication co-ordinator, urged UCW members to "pass the sunshine on to someone else'. "Speak a cheerful word, smile, call people by name, be friendly, walk a mile in someone else's shoes. Archives chairperson Alma Langford asked UCW. members, to help preserve records of the past. Scrap- books and photo albums are excellent methods, she said. Afternoon worship was conducted by UCW members of the North Huron Region. Prayers reflected the meet-, OFFICERS Election of officers was chaired by Mrs. King who called for the report of the nominating committee, headed by Doris Zurbrigg. Rev. Ross pumming;,. Stratford, chairman of ,Huron -Perth 'Presbytery, conducted the installation HURON -PERTH UCW—'The Huron -Perth Presbyterial of the United Church Women held their annual meeting at. St. John's United Church in Stratford. The 1984'ex- ecutive, from left, includes: front — Agne. King of Hickson,' president of the London UCW conference; Alma Langford of Exeter, first vice president; Muriel Coultes of Belgrave, president; Helen Armstrong of RR 2,' Tavistock, second vice president; back row -- Jeannette Dyer, president o4 the UCW of the host church; Joyce Martin of Gorrie, corresponding secretary; Dorothy Grant of St. Marys, recordin? secretary; Grace Pym of Elimville, past president; and Jean Hanly of Goderich, treasurer. 1b - sent for photo was Eleanor Grainger of RR 2, Wroxeter, assistant secretary. (Photo by Levesque) A Ag. society holds its annual meeting BRUSSELS — The annual meeting of the agricultural society was held Jan. 18 at the Presbyterian` church. Wilfred Shortreed welcomed everyone to the church in the absence of its minister. President Neil Heming- way chaired the meeting. Greetings were brought fif om the reeves of C 1 orris, McKillop and Bre - sels. Also attending were Huron -Bruce MPP Murray Elston, Dennis Martin of the OMAF office and the 'warden of Huron County. The guest speaker for the evening was William Ross, the farm editor from CFPL TV, Lon- don. Awards for 4-1I -achieve- ment were presented as well - as a service diploma to Norman Hoover for his out= standing contribution to the Brussels • fair in previous years. Two new directors, John Mcintosh of RR 5, Brussels, and Wayne Lowe of Brussels, will replace Ken Innes and Jack Cardiff., A discussion followed about moving the fair per- manently to the community centre. No decision was --made-.at. the annual meeting, but it was decided the directors are to meet with the arena board to discuss the matter further.