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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1977-06-15, Page 14rig* 1d—The Wingham Advance-Tjy es, June 16, 1977 *T�dishiith�si programs exceed Canadian offerings You work in a factory, perhaps on an assembly line, or in an of- fice, your back beat over papers on the desk in front of you. Now imagine that someone walks to the front of the room and in- structs everyone to commence a routine of exercise for about 10 to 15 minutes. It. wouldn't be unusual if you ,'worked in -Sweden as sport and exercise are part of their culture. Carolyn Schofield, a physical education teacher at F. E. Madill for the past two years, ° was recently in Sweden for a 15 -day intensive study on Sweden's ad- vanced system of fitness. Miss Schofield explained that industries buy tapes with instruc- tions for the exercise routine. Some do the exercises twice a day. Miss Schofield said she did the exercises. "You do feel so good after them. It was really re- laxing." Several lectures and tours of recreation facilities kept the group of 40 people busy for the 15 days. The course had been organized by the Institute of Comparative Physical Educa- tion, Concordia University, Montreal, as part of its annual study -abroad program. Miss Schofield applied to the program and was accepted along with a majority of Canadian and some American people. They in- cluded teachers, professors, directors of athletic programs, students, coaches, and YM and YWCA participants. They came from all over Canada and the States. She stayed in Boson at a Swedish Sports Federation Col- lege. Studies took place here as well as provision for sleeping, eating, and physical exercise. Miss Schofield jogged every day with a woman who has run na- tionally. As the group left the college an international soccer team was coming in. The college is booked year round. One of the first lectures was on the Federal policy �n priority of fitness. A Swedish 'sports federa- tion was formed years ago as they felt half the people were physically unfit. Miss Schofield says she watched for fat people and saw only two on a street in Stockholm. She was, impressed with the R. J. "Bob" Taylor, C.L.U. Chartered Life Underwriter Wingham 357-3280 `I can help you get the most from your life insurance dollar:' Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.. Slate Farm 11e Insurance Company Canad,an Head Office Scar ooreugh, Onl. VISITS SWEDEN—Carolyn Schofield, an F. E. Madill physical education teacher was recently in Sweden studying their advanced physical program. It involved an intensive study in the 15 days she was there with a group of 40 from all over Canada and the U.S. recreation clubs which are open to everyone. "The clubs are inex- pensive," she said, "maybe even free." There are volunteer nurses and doctors at these clubs to set up a whole training program when wanted. There is equipment for testing your state of fitness and this can be used to see the progress made after exercise has started. "I think it would encourage people' to continue exercising. Many people around here have started jogging but give up after a couple of months because ,they don't think it is doing anything," she said. She compared the clubs to those in Canada where you have to "pay an arm and a leg" to join. There. are tennis courts, jog- ging trails with lights for night running, sauna, baths, pools and many other facilities. "Sport for all is their philosophy," she said. "In fact, there is a law called the Right of Commonland, whereby a Swede has the right to hike,, jog and passthrough anyiand. Home properties are not included but there, aren't any "no trespass- ICW members reminded to make good use of time• FORDWICH L. Members of the evening unit of the United Church. Women were reminded to use their time wisely when their June meeting was held Wednesday of last week at the home of Mrs. Goosen Winkel. "The Lord Is my Pace Setter" was the title of a poem read by Mrs. Ron Livermore to open the worship service. She read the story of Lydia, a busy and re- ligiou5 woman of the Bible, and finished with the story "Take Time To Read Your Bible". Mrs. Eva Harris led the group in prayer and the hymn, "Take Time To Be Holy" continued to urge the women to make wise use of their time. Following the worship service, the program . committee con- tinued with the theme. Mrs. Gerald D'Arcey and Mrs. Doug Harding performed . a skit on "Time". Mrs. Harding then read a story about a boy who thought there should be Kids' Lib, as the children of the household were constantly doing Mother's work while she worked 'away from home. Mrs. D'Arcey read "When I Have Time's. Mrs. Ben Gibson's group pre- sided for the business. Roll call was answered by 19 members. Members held a discussion about the church nursery for the sum- mer. Garden party posters were made and members planned where to display them. The unit will make recipe books to be sold in the fall. Lunch was served by Mrs. Jim Douglas and Mrs. Garfield Gib- son. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. ,Gibson's home and will be in the form of a picnic, PROCLAMATION Whereas many students are in need of summer employment, and whereas the present and future welfare of our community depends upon the constructive utilization of the ener- .gios of Herr yn►rna people, the week of June 13 to 18 is prnclr_virn.r1 "CARP A STUDENT WEEK" in Wingham. All members of the community are called upon to assist our young citizens in their search for useful summer activities, and 'kJ offer mployment to students whenever possible during the summer months. William E. Walden Mayor ACCEPTS POSITION AT DURHAM CENTRE Cathy Nevery graduates. today (Wednesday) from the Mental Retardation Residen- tial Counsellor Program at Humber College of Applied Arf's and Technology, Tor- onto. Cathy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Nevery of Wingham. She has accepted a position at Durham Centre for the Developmentally Handicapped in Whitby, On- tario. ing" signs. She said our facilities, at high schools and colleges are limited, to a very small percentage of the population. If you were to talk to a Swede he would say they have the same problems as we have in Canada. "You couldn't say they are fit and we aren't. In Canada we would get statistics to find how- many people are unfit. Sport is a Swedish culture, they don't have to prove it with statistics, they accept it," she comments. The training of a physical education teacher is much the same as Canadian teachers re- ceive. Competition is not stressed in the schools and there are no coaches in them. Miss Schofield thinks no competition is a good idea. "They didn't stress competition in class either. If they spot someone who is particularily good, that person is encouraged to join a club for coaching," she said. The coaches in the clubs are all volunteers. They still stress that clubs are for everyone. Another highlight of Miss Scho- field's stay was a jazz dance lesson from Monica Beckman whose superior talents have her already booked for „1978 at various places in Europe. Am aspect of Swedish life that surprised Miss Schofield was the high carbohydrate diet they were served. "They suggest six to eight slices of bread a day. Before I reft I never ate bread. They • found :that the less th carbohydrate intake, the more the fat intake. I felt full all the time, but I din't gain any weight," she said. One sight she saw that "just astounded me",was 1,500 women from their teens to over 80 pre- paring for a gymnastics show. "They were all in their gym suits. It was a wonderful sight." Miss Schofield will be able to use some of what she learned when teaching her students. One piece of advice they were given was to stick ,with your culture. Miss Schofield said here it is hard to identify with any sport except .hockey. " She believes thatexercise is becoming more prevalent among Canadians especially. since the, Montreal Olympics. Miss Schofield said •it; is pos- sible Swedes will be coming to Canada sometime to see our facilities. Mrs. R. Campbell is WMS speaker • BLUEVALE — The Associate Members' meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the 'Presbyterian Church met at the home of Mrs. Keith Moffatt with eleven of the same faithful regulars in attendance, a fact which caused many to ask, ,"Where were the Associate embers?" The president, Mrs. Glenn Gol- ley, chaired the meeting and used as her call to worship, a poem en- titled "The Best Things Are Free", followed by a hymn, The hostess conducted the devotions based on Psalm 126 noting that some seeds that need to be plant- ed each day are those of friend- ship, love, study, work and good health habits. Prayer by Mrs. Wm. Robertson followed. The guest speaker, Mrs. Rob- ert Campbell of Wingham, was introduced by the hostess. She chose as her topic "Rocks" and used various scriptural references• from the Psalms throughout- the discourse. She said rocks are used in building foundations because they are strong, solid and sure. They stand the test of time as Jesus has, "He is solid and sure and He should be the cornerstone of our faith, a source of strength, Who can give us joy and peace." Delicious refreshments served by Mrs. William Robertson and the hostess terminated this plea- sant get-together. uIIOvere3 On Friday evening, June 10, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kaufman entertained their friends, neigh- bors and relatives in the Clifford 'Community Hall, the occasion being their 25th wedding anni- versary. Music was provided by Bennett's Bandstand. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Judge and family of Caledon East visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Judge, and family. The books will be changed June 21st in Huron County Library in Lakelet. "BREAKFAST I5. ."—was the subject of a performance by grade two children at Wingham Public School. Even the dog 9ets a breakfast, Steven Thynne relates, though his dish was empty at the time. Wed in .June ceremony C. W. Hanna .of Belgrave en- tered Knox United Church, Bel - grave, at, seven o'clock on Satur- ., day, June 4, accompanied by his .daughter, Gail Rosemary of Kitchener, whom he later gave in marriage to Brian Richard Storer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Storer, Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Hanna reside in Belgrave. Rev. John Roberts officiated at the ceremony and organ music was supplied by Mrs. Karl C. Lentz. • Mrs. David Hanna was soloist. The bride made her own wed- ding gown, which was white Jacquard crepe falling into a train. She wore a shoulder -length veil held in place by a moulded headpiece of small pearls and forget-me-nots. She carried a bouquet of satin Olympic roses and mock orange blossoms. Mrs. Gerald Beck, Belgrave, was matron of honor, gowned in mint green Jacquard crepe with a large white.hat completing her ensemble. She carried a bouquet of Sutter's gold roses and mock orange blossoms. Bridesmaids' Mrs. Joanne Maurer, Kitchener, and Miss Judy Cook, Belgrave, wore similarly -styled gowns, but in yellow. They carried bouquets similar to that of the matron of honor. • . ' Catherine Minick of Kitchener wad flower girl. She wore mint green with 'daisies in her hair. She carried a - basket of Sutter's gold satin roses and orange blos- soms. The groom's brother, Bruce Storer of Kitchener,' was best man and' Robert Storer of Grey Township and Larry Mayberry, Londesboro, ushered the guests to their pews. A reception followed at the Brifssels Legion Hall where guests from Kitchener, Durham, Listowel, Carthage, St. Marys, Stratford, Bloomingdale, London and the Belgrave area were re- ceived by the bridal party. Mrs. Hanna wore a shrimp colored silk knit dress with sleeves of georgette and a cor- sage of shrimp carnations and Orange blossoms. Mrs. Storer chose a blue printed coat dress of sheer printed crepe. Her corsage was blue carnations and orange blossoms. Mr. and Mrs. Storer left on a camping trip in the north by way of Tobermory and Manitoulin Island. The bride travelled in a tangerine jumpsuit with printed snood and trim. Her corsage was satin. miniature baby roses to match her costume and sprigs of baby's breath. Mr. and Mrs. Storer will reside at 270 Spadina Ave., Kitchener, Apt. 306. The bride was feted at a num- ber of showers prior to her wed- ding. Miss Ruth Wick of Kitch- ener and Mrs. Gerald Beck, Bel - grave, held miscellaneous showers. Mrs. Joanne Mauer, Kitchener, hosted a cookware shower and Mrs. Kenneth May- berry, Carthage, provided a kitchen shower. ' 1VIrs. Alymer Mayberry of Listowel, aunt of the bride, was hostess for a pantry shower and a shower was held in Gorrie WMS meets at Adams home GORRIE - The Women's Mis- sionary Society of Knox Presby- terian Church held ` its June P meeting at the home of Mrs. Ha vey Adams. The president, Mr , William A. Smith, opened the meeting witha prayer of • sereni - ty..The aim and purpose of the WMS was given in unison. Following the singing of . a, hymn, the president led in prayer. Mrs. James Robinson read the minutes and several items of business were discussed. The members were reminded' that there will be no meeting in July. A picnic will be held at 'he Fordwich Village Nursing Home on August 10. Eleven ladies answered the roll call with a verse contaihing the word "Father". Mrs. Burns Stewart received the offering which was dedicated by Mrs. Smith. Devotions based on the Lord's Prayer were led by Mrs. Glenn Underwood and Mrs. Thomas MacDonald read scrip- ture from the sixth chapter of Matthew's Gospel. Mrs. J. Robinson provided music on the accordion and Mrs. Underwood closed the meeting with prayer. The Mizpah bene- diction was repeated in unison. FORDWICH Mr. and Mrs. David Schneider, Mark and Barbara of Kitchener spent the weekend at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lynn of Orillia visited Sunday with Mrs. Earl Ridley. To Goderich by goat? GORRIE — Members of Howick Township Council will attend 150th anniversa cele- brations in Goderich on '�.atur- day, July 9, but their mo s e of transportation is unknown at this time. It could be anything from an antique car to "the biggest, oldest billy goat you ever saw." The services of the goat were offered by Coun. Walter Ren- wick. He owns .the animal and noted that "he's been known to charge ... and he can sure kick." He made the offer to Howick Clerk Wes Ball at the township's June session held on Thursday night. It followed an invitation from the Town of Goderich for members of council to attend its 150th anniversary celebrations. "I'll tell you what Wes, you dress up and I'll supply the trans- portation — the biggest, oldest billy goat you ever saw," Coun. Renwick said. " After the merriment died down, some councillors felt per- haps the sight of their clerk astride a goat might not be digni- fied enough. Coun. Bill Newton noted that he still had his suit of clothes left over from Edmonton's Klondike bays and „he offered them to Reeve Harold Robinson, remark- ing what a fine figure he would 'cut in the formal attire. Council felt perhaps "one of George Brown's antique cars" would' be just the thing for the decked -out reeve. Reeve Robinson had some ideas of his own — or rather his wife, to pass along to council. He menii'oned .that Mrs. Robinson had suggested that council might like to get out the huge birthday cake which was used to mark centennial celebrations. Ap- parently the big . cake is safely stored away in a basement. Itust be, getting pretty dam �e by now," quipped one councillor. "Oh no," replied another, "it's like Christmas cake = gets better with age." In the end Reeve Robinson in- structed Clerk Ball to lel Goderich know they would attenc a'nd. "have somebody doini something on something." Belgrave I where 'Gail received many beautiful and useful gifts from friends and neighbors. Open house marks -60th FORDWICH — On the -occasion of the 60th wedding anniversary and the 81st birthdays of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Denny of Milverton, an open house was held in Ford- wich. During the afternoon the guests were received and served lunch by the family members. Mr. Denny the former Elsie Ruller is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ruller of Minto Township. Mr. Denny is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James. Denny of Wallace Town- ship. The couple were married June 6, 1917 in the parsonage on the 4th con. of Maryborough by the late Rev. P. Cober. The wedding attendants were the sister and brother of the groom, the late Pearl and Russell Denney. Mr. and Mrs. Denny farmed for 35 years in Howick Township and another 15 years in Palmerston. On their retirement they moved to Milverton where they now reside. ti They have a family of four daughters; Mrs. James Wray of St. Marys, Mrs. Blake Gibson of Fordwich, Mrs. Ken Reidt of Harriston, Mrs. Jerry. Schaus.: of St. Catharines and three sons; Lyle of Atwood, Ray of Scotia and Vernon of Brantford. Mr. and Mrs. Denny have 27 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. OIL BURNER SERVICE Cleaning andServicing John D. Pennington Brussels 887-9233 STAINLESS STEEL SCREWS IN HEADER ' INTERLOCKING • CONSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SCREWS 2 COAT BAKED • ENAMEL FINISH FULLY ADJUSTABLE FROM OPEN TO CLOSE POSITION .CUSTOM BUILT TO ANY SIZE OR STYLE • PROTECTS FROM SUN RAYS! • FOLDS DOWN INCASE OF STORMS! • SAVES ON UTILITY BILLS! . ADJUSTABLE ALUMINUM RAILING �i�ii• J ��M J .a,. ALUMINUM PRODUCTS Listowel, Ont. 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