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Wingham Advance -Times, December 14, 1977
EDUCATION PROGRAM—Constable Tom Creeden,
education officer for the Wingham Police Department, held
a series of meetings with students at Wingham Public and
Sacred Heart Schools last week to explain the Block Parent
Program. Here he meets with Trina McKittrick, Julie
Davidson, Jennifer Layton, _Amy McLeod, Scott Bateman,
Jennifer Metcalfe and their kindergarten classmates at
Wingham Public School. He showed them the block parent
sign and encouraged them to notice and remember licence
numbers if they see a classmate getting into a strange car.
Officers installed at Christmas meeting
BLUEVALE — The Christmas
sheeting of the Bluevale UCW
was conducted by the president,
Mrs. Wendell Stamper, who ex-
pressed her appreciation for the
support given her during the past
year. The roll call, "A Christmas
Thought" was answered by 29
members and seven children
.were present, Each of the four
unit leaders and several of the
committee conveners reported on
the Year's work.
The president spoke of various
areas` of interest: Alcohol and
Drug ,Concern, Alma College
Centennial year, the college
being under United Church spon-
sorship. Mrs. Max Demaray gave
a resume of the Mitchell Centre
Fair: Reference was also made to
Dr. Robert McClure's recently
published book. It was announced
that the Sunday School concert
will beheld Sunday, Dec. 18 at
2:30 p.m. withlunch following.
. Unit Four, led by Mrs.
Demaray, conducted the Christ -
AVMS meets at
Scott home
BELGRAVE — The December
meeting of the WMS was held at
the home of Mrs. Mac Scott on
December S. Mrs. 'George Fear
presided and opened the meeting
with the call to worship. Scrip-
ture was read by Mrs. Ivy Cloak-
ey. The hymn, "Joy to the World"
was read by Mrs. Fear and Mrs.
John. McBurney led in prayer.
Review on the study book and
the epilogue was given by Mrs.
Victor Youngblut. Mrs. Fear led
in prayer. Offering was received
and dedicated. Roll call, a Christ-
mas verse, was answered by
eight members and three as-
sociate members.
The secretary's report was
given by Mrs. McBurney and the
treasurer's report by Mrs.
Youngblut. The programs for 1978
are to be made out by Mrs.
Youngblut, Mrs. Garner Nichol-
son, and Mrs. Cloakey with Mrs..
Mac Scott to type them out.
Mrs. Youngblut is to order pro-
grams for World Day of Prayer
which is to be held in Knox
Presbyterian Church, Belgrave.
Sick and shut-in visits totalled
23. Everyone brought a Christ-
mas poem or story to read. The
meeting was closed by prayer
and Mrs. Scott served lunch.
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mas worship {(with several
thought-provoking articles about
celebrating this festival in a
Christian manner. A skit, "No
Silent Night" carried out the
same theme, as di.j readings by
Mrs. Harold Johnston. Carols
were sung with Mrs. Johnston as
pianist.
The installation of officers for
1978 was conducted by Rev. W.
Brown, who complimented the
UCW for all their efforts during
the past year and thanked them
Mrs. Bill Nay installed
as. Gorrie UCW president
GORRIE — Rev. Wesley B.
Ball conducted a very meaning-
ful service of installation when
the incoming executive of the
Gorrie United Church Women
was inducted into new duties. The
installation took place at the
December meeting of the group
Wednesday, December 7, in the
church hall.
Mrs. Bill Nay becomes presi-
dent of the organization. Other
officers are: honorary president,
Mrs. Wesley B. Ball; first vice-
president, Mrs. Robert Strong;
recording secretary, Mrs.
William Behrns; corresponding
' and press secretary, Mrs. Mel-
ville Dennis; treasurer, Mrs.
Lloyd Jacques.
Conveners of the various com-
mittees are: Church in Society,
Mrs. Alec Taylor; Supply and
Welfare, Mrs. Sheldon Mann;
Friendship and Visitation, Mrs.
Gladstone Edgar; Stewardship
and Finance, Mrs. Lloyd Jac-
ques; World Outreach, Mrs. Wes-
ley B. Ball; Christian Develop-
ment, Mrs. Wesley R. Ball.
In -church service groups are
led by the following: representa-
tive to Board of Stewards, Mrs.
Bill Nay; manse committee, Mrs.
Lionel Johnston; catering com-
mittee, Mrs. William Thornton;
memorial fund, Mrs. Earl Toner;
nominating committee, Mrs. Cliff
Coulter, Mrs. Lorne Mann; audi-
tors, Mrs. Allan Hyndman, Mrs.
Robert Elschner; unit leaders,
One, Mrs. Strong; Two, Mrs.
Taylor; Three, Mrs. Russel
Powell, Mrs. W. Gregory; Four,
MissMargaret Dane; Five, Mrs.
Wayne Stewart.
The program for the Christmas
meeting was prepared by the Ste-
wardship committee, treasurer
Mrs. Jacques and auditors Mrs.
Hyndman and Mrs. Elschner,
who stressed to the members
their responsibility as Christian
stewards and proceeded to ex-
plain how the Christian should
look at Christmas.
The stewardship theme was
based on portions of the third
chapter of I Peter and showed
that "inasmuch as we feed the
hungry, visit the sick and clothe
the needy right around us, we do
so as unto Jesus". A skit was pre-
sented, "Tearing Up Our
Hearts". Using the heart as a
symbol of love, it was demon-
strated how we tear our hearts
apart in so many ways in our
dealings with those around us. By
showing anger, envy and malice,
we deplete all the love in our
hearts. But Jests does not just
mend our hearts when we come
in repentance; He gives us new
hearts.
The background stories of two
familiar Christmas carols, "0
Little Town of Bethlehem" and
"rt,...l. the Heralds A nnl,, eine"
rIltroi lt:eu the C,u ta,u'iaS theme.
A poem asking "What Is Christ-
mas?" led the members to the
main theme, "Look at Christ-
mas". The speakers urged their
audience to not become so en-
grossed in the tinsel and wrap-
pings that they put the wrong
accents on Christmas. "Let us
plan to enthrone Christ in our
hearts and to worship Him first of
all when we look at Christmas,"
they sari in closing tnerr worship
service.
During the business discussion
which followed, it was unani-
mously decided by the members
to make the fowl supper an an-
nual event to be held the second
Tuesday in November, following
the annual Winter Wonderland
Bazaar which is held the' first
Saturday in November. The"
treasurer gave a comprehensive
report of the year's finances and
showed the various projects
undertaken by the UCW to have
been very worthwhile and suc-
cessful. Informative reports on
' the various aspects of UCW work
were presented by committee
• conveners.
Following the installation of
officers, a vote of thanks was ten-
dered the retiring president, Mrs.
Lorne Mann. The new -president
then thanked all the retiring
executive members for their un-
failing co-operation during the
past year and expressed the hope
that together the group members
may be led by God's Holy Spirit
to, a happy fulfilling year ahead.
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especially for their work on her
behalf.
The 1978 executive is as
follows: past pres., Mrs. W. J.
Nicholson; pres., Mrs. Wendell
Stamper; first vice, Mrs. Alan
Campbell; second vice, Mrs.
Charlie Johnston; sec., Mrs. Bert
Garniss; treas., Mrs. Bert
Hastings; pianist, Mrs. Glen
Sellers.
Stewardship and Finance
Com., Mrs. W. J. Nicholson, Mrs.
Mel Craig, Mrs. Bert Hastings;
Communications co-ordinator,
Mrs. Harvey Edgar, Mrs. J. C.
Johnston; Church in Society,
Mrs. Max . Demaray, Mrs. Keith
Nicholson; World Outreach, Mrs.
Donald Street, Mrs. Robert
Fraser; Christian and Leader-
ship Development, Mrs. Alan
Campbell, Mrs. Charles Mathers,
Mrs. Ed Stewart.
Nominating Committee, Mrs.
Jim Johnston, Mrs. Alen, Camp-
bell, Mrs. C. Mathers, Mrs. E.
Stewart; Manse, Mrs. George
Fischer, Mrs. Murray MacFar-
lane, Mrs. H. Johnston; Leader-
ship Development and In -Church
Service, Mrs. K. Johnston, Mrs.
M. Johnston, Mrs. Lillian Elliott,.,;
Mrs... Bill Peacock; Messengers 7,411
Mrs. A. Campbell, Mrs. Jack
Searson, Miss Joanne Edgar,
Mrs. Ross. Nicholson; rep-
resentative on Official Board,
Mrs. K. Johnston;. representative
on Board of Stewards, Mrs. Carl
Johnston.
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* THIS CHRISTMAS
SHOP WINGHAM
You could win one of the many prizes supplied
by the Wringhum Merchants. All that you have to
do is clip the coupons from the ads, deposit them
at the corresponding store when you make a pur-
chase and you have an excellent chance of winning
one of the many prizes.
Participating Merchants
READMAN CLEANERS
$25.00 Gift Certificate.
ERNIE KING MUSIC CENTRE
Beginners'Guitar.
GEMINI JEWELLERS
1/4 Side of Beef.
HAYES CLOTHING LTD.
Men's Parka.
TRIANGLE DISCOUNT
Hot Lather Machine and Steam Styler.
LEWIS FLOWERS
Floral arrangement
every month for 1 year.
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HOLIDAY WORLD
Trip for one to Springtime in Ottawa.
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LYNN HOY ENTERPRISES
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1 Case Big Red Snowmobile 00
Dayco Max Snowmobile Drive Belt (Any Size)
•' BROPHY JACKET &
SNOWM6BILE CENTRE
$50.00 Gift Certificate.
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MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR
$50.00 Gift Certificate.
FRED McGEE AUTO ELECTRIC LTD.
$25..00 Gift Certificate.
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SHIRAL DEPARTMENT STORE
$25.00 Gift Certificate.
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LEE VANCE LTD.
Rexall Heating Pad.
WALTERS
$50.00 Gift Certificate.
CURRIE'S FURNITURE
$25.00 Gift Certificate.
GENTLEMAN'S CORNER
Velour Shirt.
"is It true
Id now have to work
longer to collect
Unemployment
Insurance?"
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Yes.
Parliament has decided that the qudlification
time should be longer everywhere, and that
people who live in areas of high unemployment
should be given certain advantages over those
who live in areas where jobs are more plentiful.
Which means that. you now need more
insurable work weeks to qualify for
Unemployment Insurance benefits.
"I can see why. But just
how long would I have to work to
be eligible?"
From 10 to 14 weeks, depending on where
you live.
In regions of low unemployment, claimants
need up to 14 weeks of insurable employment to
get UI benefits. This will only happen.in places]
where it's easier to get and keep a job.
In regions of high unemployment, claimants
now need as little as 10 weeks to qualify.
"Does this mean
I'd get less or that the payments'
wouldn't last as long?"
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No change in payment amounts. The UI
benefit rate stays at two-thirds of your average
weekly insurable earnings.
The maximum is $147, less tax.
The maximum time for which anyone may
receive benefits has changed slightly, however.
The old maximum was 51\weeks. Now it's 50 weeks.
But since September 11, the total
number of weeks for which a claimant qualifies
has more closely reflected the unemployment rate
in his or her region.
Right now, we measure unemployment by
dividing Canada into 16 economic regions.
Later in 1978, we will fine-tune the program to
54 regions so that UI. will be even more closely
related to local labour market conditions.
"What else is changing
about UI?"
Not much.
The basic two week waiting period
remains the same everywhere. And so -do
the rules on the waiting period when a
claimant has left his or her job for no good
reason or been fired for misconduct. In
such cases, a claimant may have to wait up
to eight weeks from when employment
ends until benefits start.
Then there's maternity, sickness and
age 65 benefits.
Previously, sickness benefits were only
payable during the first 39 weeks of the claim.
Now they're payable at any time during the entire
benefit period.
LAIDLAW APPLIANCE
General Electric Mini -Fryer.
WARREN HOUSE
$50.00 Gift Certificate.
Maternity benefits of 15 weeks and the
special one-time benefit (equal to three weeks'
benefits) at age 65 remain the same.
The same people still pay for the program in
the same proportions, and the types of employ-
ment insurable for UI remain the same, too.
"Would I still go to the
same UI office to claim?"
As explained in the box below, you still go to
the familiar locations for both UI offices and
Canada Manpower Centres. Watch for changes in
your area.
Unemployment Insurance has changed for
everyone's benefit, including yours. All we ask is
that you remember your obligations as well as
your rights.
If the need should ever arise for you to come
to us, we'll make sure you get all the UI benefits
to which you are entitled by law. But you must
keep up the search for a new job all the time
you're getting those benefits.
The Unemployment Insurance Commission and the
Department of Manpower and Invmgratron have become
the Canada Employment and imrnigra ion Commission
For a time, you'll still see our local offices identified as
Unemployment Insurance o or Canada Manpower
• Centres. When they're togetiin one location, they'll be
called Canada Employment Centres.
Wo with people
who want to work.
Employment and Emploi et
Immigration Canada Immigration Canada
Bud Cullen Bud Cullen
Minister Ministre
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