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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-03-14, Page 3Page 3 -:-Th, r t lag am Advance, rimes, March 14, 19114 B to vIsi India is area The Rt, Rey A. Mande The Church of North India; Lal,' bishop of Amritsar inaugurated in 1970 through Diocese, Church of North the neion .of six churches:. India, and his wife are on a Anglican, United (Congrega- tour of southwestern Ontario tional, Presbyterian, Mora - as guests of Anglican, vian), Baptist, Brethren, Presbyterian and United Methodist and Disciples of church parishes. Christ, covers an area about In this area their tour will four-fifths the size of India take them to both Kincardine and containing about 75 per for an interdenominational cent of the country's popula- meeting at the Church of the tion.,Of these 420 million peo- Messiah March 20 at 2:30 ple, only one per cent are p.m. and to Clinton March 21 Christian; 83 per cent are1 for an 8 p.m. meeting at St. Hindu and 11 per cent belong Paul's Anglican Church. The to the Moslem faith. public is welcome at both Mr. and Mrs. Lal will meetings. attend an ecumenical con - Mr. and Mrs. Lal, who ference in Victoria, B.C., and have promoted adult leas- meet with Anglican, Presby- ning and leadership training terian and United church na- programs in their largely tional committees in Toronto rural diocese, said they look during their six-week stay in forward to visiting rural Canada. parishes and sharing in ministry on Indian reserves. Bishop Lal, 50, was con- secrated in 1981 after serving as a rural pastor in Amritsar district and as vicar of St. Paul's Cathedral in Ambala. From 1976 to 1981 he was presbyter -in -charge of the Cathedral Church of the Redemption at Delhi, where he helped to organize the Delhi Forum for Christian Concern for People's Struggles to deal with human rights issues. He currently is a member of the Consultative Group on Human Rights of the World Council of Churches' com- mission on international affairs. Of special concern to him and his wife is 'the way Christians in India are af- fected by the caste system. The scheduled caste laws ensure that poorer Indians receive special government concessions to help them compete against the wealth- ier classes. Christians, how- ever, are regarded as being outside the scheduled caste system and so are deprived of these economic and politi- cal privileges, leaving them doubly impoverished. • Fun Nite winners announced Howick Junior Farmers are celebrating Junior Farmer Week that started March 9 and runs until March 18. On March 10, a "Fun Nite" was held in the Fordwich Hall, with people participat- ing in various games. Winners of the door prizes were: Mrs. Evelyn Wilson, Bobby Hoehnadle, Terri Hoenhadle, Bruce Agla, Harold Gibson and Mary Anne Gibson. On March 18, free public skating will be sponsored at the Hawick Community Centre from 1-3 p.m. with a broomball game to follow with present Junior Farmers challenging former. club members. The public is invited to support the Howick Junior . Farmers .who are observing the province -wide celebra- tion. t4, IDEAL LADIES' WEAR Mount Forest Must Clear Balance of Winter Stock Entire Stock of Winter Wool Coats With Values up to. $280 at $99 Winter Jackets With Values up to $149.50 b sc'�`°o HURON -PERTH COUNTY ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD KINDERGARTEN \–R'E4ISTRATION Sacred Heart School, Mrs. Mary O'Malley, Principal,. Cornyn Street, WINGHAM, Ontario, NOG 2W0 Tel. No. 357-1090 Kindergarten Registration Date: March 23rd, 1984 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kindergarten children need to be 5 years of. age on or before December 31st, 1984: Please bring proof of age „ Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certifcate and proof of immunization. VgailaSSOMMONSill WINGHAM SKATERS AT INTERCLUB—Members of the Wingham Figure Skating Club who competed at last week's interclub competi- tion held at Brussels included: (standing) Yvonne and Charles Trapp, Karen Montgomery, Kendra Machan, Cheryl Underwood. Tammy Storm, 1Heather Bishop. Jennifer Hunter, Patty Walker and Jenner Dennis: (kneeling) Patricia Daer, Christa Crawford and Shannon Simp- son. The skaters brought home a number of ribbons, medals and trophies. Huron doctors oppose -Canada HeaIth-A-ct---± The Canada Health Act " puts the control of health care in Ottawa's hands ra- ther than the province's and that will be costly, says the president of the Huron Coun- ty Medical Society: Ar. Brian Baker of Clinton heads the society which re- presents the. 80 doctors in Huron County. He said it is. time for patients to question their doctors and• tell their Member of Parliament they do not like the proposed act. Dr. Baker said it is too late for the doctors to do anything about the Act, which has had two readings in the House of Commons and is now before a committee. -4 He said the Huron County Medical Society sent a letter outlining their concerns, but there was too little time to be able to appear, before the committee. The Clinton doctor said the Act amounts to. removing health care control from pro vinces to Ottawa. He noted that when the federal government started assisting in health funding, there was a promise of a 50 per cent funding split be- tween the provinces and the federal governments. Dr. Baker said his figures show that now the province is only paying about 35 per cent of health care funding. "What that amounts to is that the provinces will have no , say in health care fund- ing," said Dr. Baker. The effect of this, said Dr. Baker, is that, as an ex- ample, if extra hospital beds were needed in Goderich, hospital representatives would have to take their re- quest to Ottawa rather than Toronto. "We're fortunate we have the federal government in our province, but say Sask- atchewan isn't so fortunate." A press release issued late last week by the Huron County Medical Society states The Canada Health Act "does nothing to im- prove the delivery of health care in Canada. All it accom- plishes is to put even greater pressure on the provinces, which are mainly responsi- ble for the funding of care. It does nothing to resolve any of the problems of under- funding facing the system at present.' The society's press release also says that , despite all the..rhetori+r„ e.TAct really. does noohingt',for.patients, "Because' &f' present un- derfunding, Many n-derfunding,many Ontario hospitals have been forced to • cut back on beds, staff and services. New technology for diagnosing and treating dis- ease is not always available to patients. And there is a growing need for more fa- cilities and services to look after the chronically ill and the elderly. None of these important issues is address- edintheAct." The press release also says that the doctors will be af- fected by the 'Act in.a way that they would become gov- ernment employees. Dr. Baker said there has been, widespread concern that the new Act doesn't allow doc- tors to opt out of hospital in- surance plans, but he said that isn't a problem in Huron as of the 80 doctors in the. county only two or three have opted out. "It's (the Act) not solving the problems, .just adding to them," states • the press re- lease. Shower is held for Sharon Exel BRUSSELS — Despite the stormy weather, 59 ladies attended a bridal shower for Sharon Exel Feb. 29 to wish her well in her upcoming marriage. Debbie Higgins greeted the ladies at the door, while Sharon's aunt, Fran Exel, welcomed the guests and thanked them for coming out oh such a stormy night. Another aunt, Anne Vader, led the ladies in several contest and a poem, telling a few'thillgs about the bride-to- be, was read by Ada Haasnoot, also an aunt. Then Miss Exel opened her gifts, assisted by her sister Malinda and her cousins, Andrea Haasnoot and Michelle Vader. She thanked all the ladies for coming and for the lovely gifts. She also invited them to drop by her parents' home And view her gifts. Lunch was served by her relatives, assisted by Jane Badley and Shirley Snyder. Seniors' Day Centre News By Pam Williams Get out your top hat and tails, and of course your shillelagh and dancing shoes, and come to our St. Patrick's T)ay dance this Thursday at 1 p.m. You'll hear some great en- tertainment and maybe we can entice you with some Irish "green" punch. Everyone is welcome.! Last Wednesday, Janet Amos, artistic director at the Blyth Summer Festival, was our guest speaker. MS. Amos, a dynamic spokesper- son for the theatre in Blyth, explained which plays would be presented this summer for the 10th season of the festival. We are looking for- ward to attending most of the plays during the summer months again this year. Our next flea market will be Saturday, April 7, from 10 as one fund-raising method at the centre. Marie deVos, one of the centre's board members and volunteer, presented her holiday to Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand and Figi last week by way of colorful es. It was great to see the interesting scenery, sunny skies and the lack of snow. Programs that are coming up at the centre will be the film "If You Love This Planet" March 20 to 22 .at 1:30 p.m. each afternoon. This award-winning film should be seen by all. The next foot clinic will be next Tuesday, March 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. Please phone us at the centre if you would like to attend. We have two phone numbers: 357-1440 or 357-1445. What is the value of a smile these days, you might to a.m. to 3 p:m. Tables are—ask? It costs nothing but available for rental by calling 357-1440. If you are involved in spring cleaning over the next few weeks, please feel free to donate any unwanted articles to our sale. We use the flea market Happy Gang opens meeting with Luncheon The Wingham Seniors Happy Gang clubheld its regular monthly meeting last Friday at the Armouries starting with a potluck luncheon at 12:30 p.m. After lunch, the business meeting opened with the usual exercises of "0 Canada", the Lord's Prayer, the reading of the minutes hand the treasurer's report. Mrs. Russell McGuire, the club president, announced the Happy Gang and the day centre have purchased a good quantity of styrofoam cups. Travel news and a notice of upcoming horse races dominated the correspondence. The day centre is holding a St. Patrick's Day dance Thursday and the Happy Gang members are invited: The club also passed a motion to try its luck with a table at the day centre's flea market scheduled for April 7. Since the group's next fun night falls the night before Good Friday; it has been cancelled. The May fun night was left open for discussion. A nominating committee has volunteered to act for 1985. George Taylor read an appeal from the, United Senior Citizens of Ontario for help in raising funds to buy a building of its own. Last year the rental for office space was over $400 per month. It might be of interest to know there now are more than 1,100 clubs affiliated with the USCO. So seniors are in good company. Also, he added, except for two or three paid staff "members, all those who are spending time and effort for seniors in Ontario are doing so on a volunteer basis. After the business meeting, six tables of progressive euchre were played. The following Were prize winners: high pink, Lyla Treleaven; low pink, Margaret Moffatt; high • white, Gordon Francis, low white, Russell McGuire. Rena Fisher won the draw prize. Hope you're not super- stitio4 : the next meeting is Friday. April 13. creates much. It happens in a flash, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. Try a smile today. at $4999 2 pc. Suits Fall, Winter & Spring With Values up to $245 at $99 Fall & Winter Sweaters Cardigans & Pullovers With Values up to $60 $1 999 - at Beautiful Spring Merchandise in the Latest Styles & Colours to Choose From. In Sizes to Ft Everyone. Sizes 4 to 20, 12Y2 to 30Yz:w Beautiful Dresses and Gowns for that Special Occasion - Mothers' of the Bride and Groom, Aunts, Grandmothers, Anniversaries. Open, 6 days a Week Fri. till 9. Accept Mastercard and Visa WINGHAM FRUIT MARKET Schneiders 500 gr. Cello Steakettes 1.89 Scl fineiders No. 1 Wieners 1b.1.89 Schneiders 175 gr. pkg. Chopped Cooked Haul 1.39 Fresh Mushrooms Ib. 1.89 McCormick 450 gr. Saltines 1.29 Bic Disposable Lighters • 89 Chef Boy -Ar -Dee 425 gr. Beef Ravioli, Mini Ravioli .89 Store Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fridays 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Closed Sundays Phone 357-2240. We Deliver. ,, /I • Or • Church Directory Wingham Pentecostal Church 359 Centre' 8t'reet Rev. Victor Grieco, Pastor SUN., MAR. 18, 1984 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00. a.m. - Morning Worship Service 7:00 p.m. - Family Service Listen to: "MOODS AND THOUGHTS FOR A SUNDAY" CKNX-FM - 8 a.m. - 12 noon, Sunday THE SALVATION ARMY Edward St., Wingham Sunday,, Mar. 18 9:45 a.m - Sunday School 11 00 a m - Family Worship Service 7 00 p m Salvation Meeting Everyone Welcome Monday, Mar. 19 8'.00 p.m. - Home League for Ladies WINGHAM UNITED CHURCH 217 Minnie St.. Sunday, Mar. 18 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Minister: Rev. J. Rea Grant B.A., M.Div. Organist: Mr. Hap Swatridge Telephone: Church - 357-2961 Manse - 357-1072 St. Paul's Church (ANGLICAN) WINGHAM John Street at Centre Street THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF WINGHAM AND BEIGRAVE sem. laetealk ear. eat., maze* 100.41 mesas ves., mod.. disem SUNDAY, MAR. 18; 1984 Sunday School & Nursery 11:00 a.m. - St. Paul's Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. - St. Paul's 1:15 p.m. - Trinity - Belgrave Rev. Douglas Madge