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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1977-11-16, Page 9, .'A.l ���rM1+N✓�M'k14#n%i��irrALi�+n�,rn Block parents are people who care about children Mack parents are not a free babysitting service. Nor are they expected to change their life- • They are simply people vie — Obeid d it kelimmitio my sad ga ble. pointsThose are ley, chairman pf tlhe local block parent committee, emphasizes in order to clear up any misconcep- tions about the role of block par - eats in a neighborhood. "All we're looking for is people who care about kids," he notes. So far the committee has found more than 100 people interested Whitechurch Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tiffin and Mrs. Garnet Farrier attended the Royal Winter Fair at Toronto on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tiffin and Joey, Mrs. Elizabeth Tiffin re- cently visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dave McGlynn of Kitchener. Joe Tiffin attended the general meeting of Stratford Musicians' Union Local 482. The election of officers was held and Joe was re- turned as Sergeant -at -Arms for another two years by acclama- tion. Mrs. Dawson Craig is this week a patient at Victoria Hospital, London, receiving treatment. R. W. BELL OPTOMETRIST GODERICH The Square 524-7661 in being block parents; its aim is a block parent on every block in town. A brochure describing the pro- gram explains that block parents are not expected to provide food and beverages, toilet facilities or transportation for children. They need not administer first aid, break up fights or actively en- gage any dangerous person. In emergencies involving child molesters, the block parent will call the police while offering the child the protection of his or her home. In emergencies involving injury or illness, the block parent is advised to contact the child's parents or, if they are unavail- able, he or she may contact the police department. The worst situation most block parents will ever have to contend with is simply a frightened child who has lost his or her way home, the brochure says. "If it was your child, wouldn't you say that was reason enough (to have the pro- gram) ?" Children are advised to use a block parent's home when alarm- ed by strangers or animals; when involved in an accident; when ill, lost or being bullied. Being a block parent does not imply any change in lifestyle, the brochure adds. If a person is un- available for any reason he or she Trinity ACW hold November meeting FORDWICH — Trinity Angli- can Church Women met Nov. 10 at the home of Mrs. Ron Shelly. President Mrs. William Sothern presided and opened the meeting with prayer. Roll call was answered by 23 members with a verse about Remembrance Day. It was decided that Mrs. Bruce Armstrong's group will be in charge of the Nov. 17 business- men's banquet. Mrs. Wally Nixon's group will arrange de- tails of the senior citizens' Christ- mas banquet to be held Nov. 30. After giving the, financial report it was noted that Mrs. Kirby is taking orders for Christ- mas cards. ARO.. lle SNOWPL0ws BUILT TO KEEP YOU CLEARLY AHEAD! BUILT CI IN CANADA 26 heavy duty high roll action blade with 6 vertical reinforcing ribs and protected by e 3 spring tripping mechanism. , Dyne Ramlc electric hydraulic pump/control mounted under hood for all-weather security, ARCTIC four-way reversible cutting edge of high carbon steel maintains top efficiency for longer periods and r all winter plowing conditions. The high curvature blade design, minimizes over -the -top snow loss, without an extra deflector blade. For further Information, call: HANOVER TRUCK BODIES LTD. 631 13th Ave. Hanover 364-2070 Rugged custom Iftt and mount frames available for all popular plowing vehicles. ARCTIC SNOWPLOWS Available In widths tram e • 6 to 8 Alt ARCTIC erwwpowa come with a lug year 1w are priced to sell See your The officers fpr the coming year will be: president, Mrs. Wil- liam Sothern; secretary, Mrs. Wellington Hargrave; treasurer, Mrs. Peter Brown; first vice- president, Mrs. Stewart Rowley; and second vice-president, Mrs. Larry Ash. Mrs. J. W. Daunt reported that she had sent a box of fruit and groceries to the women's prayer partner, Archdeacon J. C. R. Williams, at Baker Lake. A thank -you note was read from St. Monica House in Kit- chener, a home for unmarried, pregnant women. The Trinity women sent a donation ,of money and various articles to the home. The December meeting will be a turkey dinner organized by Mrs. Peter Brown's group. The meeting will be held Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the church. After members were reminded to bring a gift for their secret pal; the meeting was closed and lunch was served by Mrs. Elaine Ash and, Mrs. S. Rowley assisted by Mrs. Shelley. Lakelet Mrs. Lorna Clark and Tim of Stratford spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Greenley and Barry. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kaufman and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Dickert visited Saturday with the latter's sister, Mrs. Alex Murray, in K -W Hospital, Kitchener. Mrs. Mur- ray, who was hit by a car in front of her home in Kitchener several weeks ago, has only slightly im- proved. Mrs. Doug McGregor attended the Women's Institute area convention held in Kitchener November 3 and 4. ere's the story of the classified ad that could.. . • .add up to big benefits for you. e If you have an attic, garage, or closet full of things you don't use—and probably never will — the classified can turn those things into instant cash. i e ..give you great ideas on saving money... The classifieds are full 'of merchandise and items that you can save a lot of money on. So, next time you have a need for anything, check the classifieds first! ...make buying and selling a real snap... ...help you find almost anything under the sun! Whether buying or • selling, you can do all your shopping conveniently at home! the Wingham Advance -Times may simply remove the sign from the window. Mr. Whiteley said his commit- tee will be contacting all its volunteers within the• week. U someone wishes to participate and is not contacted, he or she is invited to call Gwen Laidlaw at 357-1721 or Linda Smith at 357- 1056. Service held at Trinity FORDWICH A Remem- brance Day service was held Fri- day in Trinity Anglican Church at 10 a.m. Howick Legion Branch 307 and the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion, Brownlee, Cubs and Scouts paraded from the ceno- taph. Clergy participating in the service were Rev. T. H. Fleet - ham, Fordwich United Church; Rev. Wesley B. Ball, Gorrie United Church; Rev. O. J. Lara- mie, Anglican churches of Gorrie and Fordwich. Miss Elva Foster presided at the organ and Mrs. Irene Judge was the guest soloist. At the conclusion of the church service a short service was held at the cenotaph where several wreaths were laid and names were read of the fallen in both~' wars. It was very pleasing to see a full church even though the weather was quite stormy and very cold. Armistice display is worship centre FORDWICH — A Bible, sur- rounded by poppies, representing "Peace", formed the worship centre when the afternoon unit off. the United Church Women of the United Church met in the Sunday school rooms Thursday afternoon of last week. Mrs. Wray Cooper opened the meeting with a hymn and Mrs. George Pittendreigh read scrip- ture from the llth chapter of Joshua. Mrs. Cooper used Remembrance Day as the theme of her meditation. She reminded the ladies that those who fought and died for us preserved a way of life and peace for us and we must remember them. She closed her meditation with a poem, "The Victor in Life's Battle". Twenty ladies answered the roll call with a verse on loyalty. A thank -you card from Miss Violet Beswetherick was read. Rev. T. H. Fleetham and Miss Minnie McElwain spoke on the topic, "Early Retiring". They stressed that people should pre- pare for retirement early in life, acquire hobbies, etc., so they have something to turn to. They said it takes many adjustments, especially for people residing in cities. This talk was enjoyed by everyone. Mrs. Lorne Kelly, Mrs. William Soulier, Mrs. William Wilson and Mrs. Rae Louttit served lunch 5w . jw:w^Cyn.•. . • , "1s; ..�baca-riti8r �.. � w•r�ivyA",z The Wingham Advance -Times, November 16, 1977—Page 9 SOFTLY FALLING SNOW -blanketed the cenotaph Friday night, covering the soldier standing his lonely vigil and the wreaths placed earlier in the day as a tribute to those who fell in war. Wroxeter Personal Notes Mr. and Mrs. Ross Toman Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Douglas visited Sunday with Mrs. Ivan visited. from Tuesday to Friday Sararas and Mrs. Merle Weiss at with the latter's sister, Mrs. New Dundee, Elgin Toman, Laura Mm o in Sudbury. Plattsville, was also a guest at Mr. andMrr George Gibson the same home. were in Clinton on Saturday Miss Ruth -Ann Oakley, Downs- where they visited at the home of view, spent the weekend with her their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. mother, Mrs. Jack Millar, Mr. Brad King and family. Millar and Tommy and Strom- Weekend guests with Mr. and panied by Brian Adams, RR 1, Mrs. Lloyd Townsend were their Bluevale, attended the Ridley- son-in-law and daughter, Mrand avi son wedding at Oxford Cen- Mrs. Kim Cowan off Kitchener ire on Saturday. Stanley Ridley who have just returned from a Unit discusses son and other members of the family in the loss of their father, William Harrison of Gorrie on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Blair Sharp, Sar- nia, visited\1Friday with Mr. and Mrs:. Allan Griffith. Mrs. George Griffith is again a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. was a former Wroxeter resident. vacation in the Barbados. Mr. and Mrs. James Wake and Mrs. William Wade has re- sister, Miss Emmie Wake, of Ot- turned hone from Seaforth tawa spent a few days with their where she spent a few days with cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Grif- Mr. and Mrs. John Sinnamon and fith last week and accompanied family. by Mrs. Griffith visited Mrs. Little Denny Norman Gibson, Angus Carmichael, Mr. and Mrs. son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Gib- James Robertson of Goderich son, was baptized at Wroxeter and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eaton, United Church on Sunday at Seaforth, on Wednesday. morning service. Weekend guests with Mr. and Members of the Clarence White Mrs. Reg Watson were Mr. and family spent the weekend at their Mrs. George Watson and family, home here. Kitchener, and Miss Sandra Wat- Sympathy of the community son, St. Thomas. goes to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harri- By Murray Gaunt, MPP for Huron -Bruce Report from Queen's Park A cabinet source said in th early part of the week that th Government would probably no "dare to go through with' legislation to raise the drinldng age to 19. Telegrams and letters have poured into Queen's Park following reports that Govern- ment Members would reject the Private Member's Bill of Remo Mancini, MPP (Liberal, 'Essex South) to raise the drinking age. There have been rumours also that even if the Government did not oppose the BW on second reading, it would be allowed to die on the order paper at the end of the session, leaving the Government to introduce its own ' -islation next year. The Prem - freed Conservative Members to vote according to their con- science and, as a result, the Bill passed approval in principle, and will now go for clause by clause consideration: Ontario's minority Conserva- tive Government, with Liberal support, withstood a vote of non- confidence in the Legislature this week, over what the New Demo- cratic Party called its failure to take action to deal with planned layoffs by Inco Ltd. in Sudbury. Liberal Leader Stuart Smith indicated that an election would not solve any of the problems be- ing encountered by the workers in Sudbury, and urged the provincial government to take positive steps to alleviate the un- employment which is going to re- sult from this massive layoff. The Ontario Milk Marketing e Board and the Old Order Amish e have reached a compromise on a t ruling that bans the use of tans for storing and transporting milk. William Newman, minister of agriculture, told the Legislature that the Amish have agreed to operate bulk milk tanks by gaso- line -powered or diesel -powered engines. This will enable the Amish to continue the operation of their dairy farms without elecricity, and lays to rest their conhern about the survival of their family farms. The Milk Marketing Board and the Amish will meet later this month to dis- cuss concerns about the com- promise. Mr. Newman is confid- ent that this solution will safe- guard' provincial health stand- ards aqd should not cause undue hardship. Health Minister Dennis Tim- brell outlined measures to be taken to keep expenditures in line over the next two years, includ- ing further reduction in active treatment beds by increasing out- patient, home and chronic care, and further staff reduction, mainly by attribution, but pos- sibly on occasion by layoffs. He said the government hasno plans to implement a user deterrent fee for hospital patients. Hospital grants next year are expected to increase, but at a level lower than the rate of inflation. The Ontario government in- troduced legislation to stop in- come tax discounters from taking a large share of the customer's tax refund in return for instant cash. This . legislation will put most of these income tax dis- counters out of business. They charged heavily, often up to 50 per cent of the face value of the refund. The new law will limit the discount to 5 per cent, so that the taxpayer must get at least 95 per cent of the anticipated refund. Ontario Hydro's 800,000 rural customers will pay an estimated 5.7 per cent more for electricity next year. This. 1978 increase re- flects the higher cost, to Ontario Hydro of providing service. Earl- ier this fall, Hydro increased the residential rate, which means the customer served by the munic- ipal utility will see his monthly bill go up approximately $1 per month. Seniors observe Remembrance Day GORRIE — The Senior Citi- zens' "Come Alive Club" opened their Novem 8 meeting with community sin:0g with Mrs. William Hogg at the piano. Mrs. Wilfred Gregory gave a reading on "Armistice" and Mrs. Lloyd Jacques read two articles by Lieut. Col. John McCrae, author of "In Flanders Fields". Rick Currah entertained the audience with his impersonation of Charlie Farquharson. More than 20 attended the meeting. Remembrance Day. FORDWICH — The evening unit of the United Church met at the home of Mrs. Jack Reid Nov. 9. Seventeen members and one visitor were present. The theme for the meeting was Remembrance Day. After "0 Canada" was sung, Mrs. Mel Penny read a poem. The 23rd Psalm was repeated in unison. Joyce Lockie showed some memorial pictures and discussed the significance of Flanders Fields. The business section of the meeting was opened by Mrs. Ben Gibson with the distribution of the recipe books which are com- pleted and ready for sale. It was decided to send get well cards to Mrs. Schaefer, Mrs. Sothern and Mrs. McDougall. The program committee, Mrs. John VVagler and Mrs. Ben Gibson, elaborated on the Re- membrance Day theme. "If the soldiers who fought"and died in the two wars were to wine back, what a very unsettled world they would find." After a quiz on passages from the Bible, lunch was served by Mrs. Lockie and .Mrs. Reid. Firemen collect $1,152.56 for MD Donations totalled $1,152.5ti Ili Wingbanl fire department's recent muscular dyshophy can- vass, Fire Chief Dave Crotberi announced last week. He said the total is slightly better than Int - year. Mr. Crothers thanks everyone for their assistance and cooper*,: tion in making the drive a stip' cess. He also noted the canvass Oyes firemen a chance to meet with the people of the commup1 y and answer any questions they.: may have. This is another good aspect to the drive, he said. Mrs. R. Gibson hosts meeting GORRIE — Mrs. Robert Gib- son entertained the members of Unit Two of the United Church Women when 16 members gathered at her home on Novem- ber 9. The devotions were convened by Mrs. Delbert Clegg. She 'opened the meeting with prayer and a poem, "Just for Today". The scripture chosen was the sixth chapter of St. Matthew's Gospel and the theme of the, meditation read by Mrs. Clegg was very appropriate, "Live One Day at a Time". Two poems, "Life's Lessons" and "This Day", were incorporated into her study. The meditation dosed with John Oxingham's prayer poem. Roll call for the meeting was a Remembrance Day thought. Mrs. Alec Taylor chaired the business on the agenda, with the minutes read by Mrs. Elmer Far- rish. Mrs. H. Gowdy and Mrs. J. Strong were appointed a nominating committee and final plans were made for the annual' fowl supper and the quilting pro- ject. The sale of unsold articles from the recent successful bazaar netted $53.00 at the unit meeting. Members were reminded of the Christmas meeting at the home • of Mrs. R. Hastie, with all mem- bers contributing to the program and refreshments and the pack- ing of gift shut-in boxes. The meeting closed with a hymn and refreshments were served by Mrs. Robert. Hastie, Mrs. Max Bell and the hostess. WMS officers to continue for next year BELGRAVE—The meeting ; of the W.M.S. was held November 7 at the home of Mrs. Victor Youngblut who presided and opened the meeting with a call to worship. Mrs. Joe Dunbar read a poem and Mrs. Mac Scott read scripture: May. Athol Bruce led in prayer and the topic was taken by Mrs. Garner Nicholson who read the last chapter in the study book. The roll call was answered by a verse on "Sacrifice". Eight members and we guest were present. Sick and shut-in calls numbered 49 for two months. The offering was received and dedicated. The secretary, Mrs. Jack McBurney, read her reports for September and October, followed by the treasurer's report by Mrs. Youngblut. Letters were read by Mrs. Dunbar from Rev. Anne McGrath and Mrs Walter Shortreed, expressing regrets that they were unable to attend the 90th anniversary of Oe - tuber. It was decided that everyone would carry on with their offices for another year. Mrs. Youngblut closed the meeting with prayer and served lunch. Gorrie Personals Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gowdy visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Att- wood of London. Mr. and Mrs. James Austin, Jeffrey and Derek of Elmira visited Sunday with Mrs. William Austin. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Harrison of Burlington spent the weekend with Mrs. Glad Edgar. Rick Alcorn of Orangeville, RR 1, spent a couple of days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Al- corn. Mrs. Harvey Adams visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl King of Harriston. Mrs. Cecil Grainger, Alvin Grainger and Garry visited Cecil Grainger who is a patient in K -W Hospital in Kitchener on Sunday. Mrs. Albert Dustow attended the Sunday service in Milverton Presbyterian Church at which her get, J. l hal, infant dater et Mr. , Mrs. Michael Knipe of Milver was baptized. Gordon Underwood is a patient in Listowel Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James Alcorn are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ferguson of Acton. On Saturday they attended . the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Carter of Georgetown. Mr. and Mrs. George Keil, Mr. and Mrs. Kim Cowan, Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Nicholson, Ripley and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Cowan of Tiverton have returned from holidaying in the Barbados. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mc- Callum of Wingham, accom- panied by Mrs. Sheldon Mann spent Sunday- with friends at Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Phelps of Woodstock visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, Rick Nay graduated from Radio College of Canada, To- ronto, in September and bas taken a position with Atlas Elec- onics in Toronto. Tom Graham was able to be home from Wingham and District Hospital for the weekend. 9