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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1981-12-30, Page 6The Wingham Advance -Times, December 30, 1981 brnan sponsored Whiled through foster parents Plan A Special commitment has been made by a Wingham woman. Annette Lindsay has become a foster parent to little Edren of the Phillipines and her monthly con- txibution will bring much- needed help to the child, his family and his community. Edren is the second child sponsored by Mrs. Lindsay through the plan. For the past nine years, she had sponsored a young girl from Equador. . Mrs. Lindsay was prompted to become a foster parent because of television, newspaper and magazine advertisements urging people to contribute to the plan. She had just entered the workforce at the time and said she decided she wanted to do something good with her money. The objective of the Foster Parents Plan f Canada is not dependenc14, but to help the family come self- sufficient. is is ac- complished by programs of medical and dental care, vocational training and counselling by professionals. A foster child is usually sponsored until the age of 18, but the last child Mrs. Lindsay sponsored was considered self-sufficient at 15. In one of her letters to Mrs. Lindsay, the girl told her that shehad progressed so well in her schooling that she wanted to become a doctor. Mrs. Lindsay said it gave her a good feeling to see the child independent .and added that she felt her contribution had paid off. Seventy-seven percent of Mrs. Lindsay's monthly $23 contribution goes directly to her foster child and his family. She said she con- siders that a good per- centage and in the nine years she has been sponsoring a foster child, the monthly rate has gone up only $4.00. Some people in Canada feel sorry for themselves, said Mrs. Lindsay. They will not contribute to programs such as the Foster Parents Plan because they feel they cannot afford to, yet they probably spend at least that much in a month going out for dinner or even buying cigarettes. The poor in this country are looked after by the government, said Mrs. Lind- say. But people in other countries are starving and uneducated and living in places which are torn with civil and political strife. The greatest reward comes from knowing your dollars are doing someone some good. Mrs. Lindsay said she noticed a tremen- dous difference in the ap- pearance of her first foster child from the first photo- graph she received of her and those sent after the pro- gram was initiated. The first photograph showed a little girl with a distended belly and poor - fitting clothing. But she could see the plan in action when subsequent photographs showed a healthy, happy child who was decently clothed. Mrs. Lindsay's second foster child, eight-year-old Edren, will benefit from her monthly contribution as will the rest of his family. Edren's parents and the three other children in their family now will be entitled to medical and dental care, social and health counselling and a good education. Mrs. Lindsay said she would like to visit her foster child someday, but the cost would be prohibitive at the present time, and she also has two small children of her own to look after. Being a foster parent to a needy child is a worthwhile experience and something Mrs. Lindsay said she hopes to do for the rest of her life. Information on "adopting" a child through the Foster Parents Plan of Canada can be obtained by writing to 153 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario M4V 1P8, or by calling toll-free anytime: 1-800-268-7174. UCW holds. annual Christmas meeting GORRIE — The Gorrie United Church Women held their Christmas meeting in the Sunday schoolroom" with a good atter e. Carol singing was nnjoyed with Mrs. Shell n at the piano. Mrs. B. ay gave the call to worship and the scriptures were read by Mrs. Harold Robinson. Christmas poems were read by Mrs. Robert Hastie and Mrs. Wayne Stewart. Mrs. Irving Toner lead in a prayer for Christmas. FoIJowing the devotions, president Mrs Robert Strong took charge of the business. In the absence of the secretary, Mrs: Alex Taylor filled in and gave the minutes and the roll •call. The treasurer, Mrs. , Lloyd Jacques gave a , detailed financial report, including the returns from the bazaar and the fowl supper. An increased allocation was made to the Mission and Service Fund of the church,'° plus a substantial gift to the board of stewards. The annual meeting of the Huron -Perth Presbyterial will be held Jan. 27. Mrs. Martin asked if members would save labels from 'sed by the Midwestern Children's , Centre to pur- chase playground equip- ment. Members were reminded that used Zehrs grocery tapes are still being collected. The • outgoing president, Mrs. Strong, expressed her thanks for the cooperation she has received and asked Rev. Lloyd Martin to con- duct the installation of new officers. Officers for 1962 are: past president, Mrs. Robert Strong; president, Mrs. Norman Fairies; first vice, Mrs. Wesley Ball; second vice, Mrs. Melville Greig; recording secretary, Mrs. Robert Gibson; corre- spondence and press secre- tary, Mrs. Melville Dennis; church in society chairlady, Mrs. Alex Taylor and Mrs. A. L. Stephens; supply and welfare convener, Mrs. Robert Elschner, Mrs. Harold H,ndman, Mrs. Ronald Mann and Mrs. Edgar Dane. Community friendship and visiting committee heads will be: Unit 1, Mrs. Harold Robinson; Unit 2, Mrs. Gigantic Stock Reduction SALE (All Sales Final) - No Refunds or Exchanges 30% OFF On all Winter Underwear, Mitts and Gloves, Ladies' Tops & Sweaters. 20%0FF On Our Entire Stock (Except on Items Previously Marked Down) WINGHAM STORE ONLY DEPT. STORES w�•.• Robert Hastie; Unit 3, Mrs. Irving Toner; Unit 4, Mrs. Bill Nay; and, Unit 5, Mrs. Wayne Stewart. Mrs. Lloyd Jacques will head stewardship and finance, assisted by Mrs. Allan Hyndman. and Mrs. Ronald Mann. Margaret, Dane will chair the world outreach committee and will be assisted by Mrs. Melville Dennis. Mrs. Raymond Gowdy will chair the Chris- tian development committee and be assisted by Mrs. Gerald Galbraith and Mrs. Clifton Coulter., Other committee mem- bers include: representative to the board of stewards, Mrs. Norman Fairies; manse committee, Mrs. Norman Fairies, Mrs. Lionel Johnston, Mrs. Robert Hastie and ' Mrs. James Wylie; catering committee, Mrs. Robert Bridge, Mrs.. Robert Gibson, Mrs. Alvin Grainger, Mrs. Lionel Johnston and Mrs. Donald Watson; memorial fund, Mrs. 'Lloyd Jacques; leadership development and nominating committee, Mrs. Jack Ferguson and Mrs. William Behrns; auditbrs, Mrs., Allan Hyndman and Mrs_ Ronald Mann; unit leaders, Mrs. Lloyd Jacques, Mrs. Alex Taylor, Mrs. Gerald Galbraith, Mrs. Clifton Coulter and Mrs. Melville Greig. The new president, Mrs. Fairies, was called forward and greeted by Rev. Martin. She ske briefly to the group:r A delicious lunch was served by the members of Unit 5 and a social hour was enjoyed. MRS. LEWIS SYONEMOUSE Belgrave Belgrave friends are happy that Mrs. Mae Scott was able to return to her home last week after a lengthy stay in Wingham and District Hospital. Mrs. Walter Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Scott and family spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Alan Scott and family of the Sebringville area. W.. F. Shackleton of Caledon and Mrs. Larry Gauvin of Brampton visited recently with his sister, Mrs. Walter Scott. . Christmas guests on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. William Coultes and family were Ken Davis, Mr. and Mrs. William Davis, Scott, Brian and Mark and Miss Laurie MacDonald, all of Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. Alan Babensee, Todd, Diane and Ben of Waterloo; Mr. and Mrs. Don Stobo, Susan, Kathy and Linda of Teeswater; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Matheson, Moles- worth; Paul Cook, Belgrave. o. Y EDREN ESCALARGA, eight, of the Phillipines, is being sponsored by Annette Lindsay of Wingham through the Foster Parents Plan of Canada. Mrs. Lindsay's monthly contribution provides medical and dental care for the child and his family as well as ensuring a good educa- tion. - Christmas concert held at Chalmers Whitechurch — Chalmers Presbyterian Church held its Sunday school Christmas concert last Monday evening in the Sunday school room. The chairman, Rev: John Bell, presided for the progra m. Several carols were sung to open the program and Ryan Craig gave a recitation. The senior class presented a play entitled "How Jack learned about Christmas" which was written by Karen Pickard. The beginners class presented "The Christmas Token" and Hank Blom gave a recitation. Lori Falconer, Jean Ross and Barbara Rintoul presented "Jelly for the Minister" and Allan Falconer showed pictures of his trip to the West. The junior class presented "The Christmas Legend" which was followed by the Family celebrates 35th ann. BELGRAVE—The family of Harold and Edith Vincent treated their parents to a dinner party at the Turn - berry Tavern • on Sunday evening, December 27,' on the occasion of their 35th wedding anniversary. Guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vincent of Oakville, Mrs. Cliff Logan of Belgrave, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Archibald, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wallace and Miss Lillian Powell ail of Sea forth, Miss Alice Ar- chibald of Barrie, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Vincent, Dean, Jayne and Vaughn of RR 1, Belgrave, Neil Vincent of RR 3, Wingham, Miss Joan Osborne of Ripley, Grant Vincent of RR 5, Wingham, and Miss Audrey Scott of RR 1, Belgrave. singing of "Child, in a Manger". The Japanese version of the 23rd Psalm was presented by the Children of the Church. The Chalmers Quintet sang "Little Donkey" and "Let ,there be peace on Earth" and Lana Craig gave a recitation. Several carols were sung to conclude the program and Santa Claus arrived with presents for everyone. Pot luck supper held Whitechurch — The United Church held a pot luck supper last Sunday evening in the, Sunday school room with 35 people in attendance. After the meal, everyone went upstairs and Rev. Robert Perry . acted as chairman for the program. The meeting opened with the singing , ., of 2 several. Christmas , carols. The carolers • sang ; "Gentle Mary", "Go tell it on the mountain and "See amid . the winter's snow". Bonnie Perry sang `.`Good King Wenceslas" and Karen Quipp gave a reading. Jack %\hittick, Hugh Sinamon and Dave Gibb sang "We Three Kings" and Jack Whittick played a violin -piano duet with Agnes Farrier. Karen and • Nancy Quipp sang "Silver Bells'' and the carolers sang a few requests. The offering was received. It will be used to support a foster child in Argentina. Nancy Quipp gave a Christmas meditation and Alice Moore gave a reading entitled "The Inn Keeper's. Son". Cin'dy Moore and Bonnie Perry sang "What Christ- mas means to me" and the trio of Cindy Moore and Nancy and Karen Quipp sang "What Child Is This?". The carolers closed' the meeting by singing "Mary's Boy Child". A. and 'Tony. ', .a Mrs. Kevin Falconer . Mr. , and Wallace Milligan,On. Mr, Mrs. illoyd Men- tgomery, Wilam, Mr; and Bl4, Archie Montgomery, yth, .Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin and Mrs, Cassie l owbray. Boxing Day guests with Mr. and Mrs. Wllace •Milligan were Mr. and Mrs. Alan Falconer, Am , Tim • and Tony, Mr, and Ws. Pat Donnelly, .Angela and Jill, Toronto, . and. . Mrs. Bill Glover, Sarnia. Mr. 'Mrs. Elroy Laidia • • d Mrs. Trim Vann.: and .Mrs. Dueharme, Goderich, and Mr. , and Mrs. Cameron Simmons `' celebrated Christmas on Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Laidlaw and family of London. On Friday Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Laidlaw and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vannus of London were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ducharme of Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vannus and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Laidlaw and family spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Laidlaw and other rela tives. Christmas Day guests with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rintoul were Mr. and Mrs. Neil rMRS DERiceIc•t IIl19ALLMA Mr. and Mrs. Sandy MacEwen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Dickert and family and Murray Dickert of Guelph spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Dickert. Holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Reidt were Mr. and Mrs. Glen. Reidt and family of Gorrie, Mr. and M.rs. G. Terryberry of Mount ,Forest, Mrs. Margaret Fowler and George Zacher of Walkerton, Murray Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Domm and Mrs. Esther Jacques of Clifford. Mrs. Vic Foethers and Harry of Harriston were Christmas guests, with ,Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Greenley, along with all the family. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Inglis spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Inglis, Kevin and Michael in For- mosa. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Inglis and Jennifer of Milton, and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Inglis and family spent Monday with their parents. Mrs. Ross MacGregor of Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie MacGregor and family of Briton, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Engeland and family, • Stratford, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ribey and family of Chatham spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Huth and family. REBEKAH SHOOT PARTY Jean Wilton was the high lady at the Rebekah Shoot Party held Monday. High man was Gordon Walker. Most shoots went to Mrs. Bill Walker and the lucky draw was ' won by Mrs. Herb Clayton. MARY LEE WON THIRD PRIZE for her artistic Christmas handiwork at the Wingham and District Hospital last week. Each year the nurses compete by painting Christmas scenes on a hospital windows. Lorna Stuart, hospital auxiliary president, presented Mrs. Lee with her prize. 1,. :u�ld nard n. Mark!ud Tracy, gave Mir,. and , Mrs. Dave Oberbektze0, Jeffrey and4,04- Waterloo, Mr,'and Mir .. Harry Gutoski, Michelle and Michael, Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Gorden C sl.nnhell and Heat*, latehener, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Cardiff, Brussels. • Mr. and Mrs. Lorne atharnin were guests one day last week of Mr. and Mrs. Rays Durnii and Family, St. Helens. Mrs. Doris Wilkens, Glenna and Crystal spent Christmas with her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Somers. Rev. amdMrs. John Bell spent Christmas with their son, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley. Bell, Robin 'Carrie of Walkerton, where they were joined by other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Uuldriks spent Christmas. with Mr. and Mrs. Ron Boonstra, Waneeta and Ruth Ann of Wingham. Mr. ` and Mrs, Eldon Emerson, Darlene, Sharon and Brenda of St. Catharines spent Christmas with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson. Rev. and Mrs. ' Victor Wybengatof Holland and son Henry and son Joshua of Brantford were Wednesday callers on Mr. and Mrs. Victor, Emerson. Christmas guests with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Durnin were Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Scholtz, Leisa and Kenton, Goderich, and Mr.•and Mrs. Cameron Simmons, London. Wilfred and John 'Clip- perton were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Rutter and family of Wingham and of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tiffin. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Emerson and family visited on Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jamieson and on Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Angus MacDonald, St. Helens. Michael Irwin had a birth- day party with Tony and Tim Falcgner as guests on Sunday evening. Mrs. Gertrude Tiffin of Wingham, accompanied by Mrs: Grace Richardson of Zambia, brought a Christ- mas dinner to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson on Sunday, where they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tiffin. Cora and Hank Blom were Sunday afternoon callers on Mr. and . Mrs. Victor Emerson. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Purdon are celebrating Christmas with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gaunt, Jennifer and Graeme of Chatham, where they will be joined by other relatives. R. W. Bell OPTOMETRIST Goderlch The Square 6247661 Mr . axtd ,Mrs. 4 . Arlin anal ilcey, Mir. and Mrs Dave McGlynn, Wayne and Janet of Kttghener, ;' spent Christmas with Mr. and M10r-• BW 'Snow,den,' BW ,lir. and Joey of"Goderlch, ' On Boxing Day h! r. and. Mrs. Dave McGlynn and family were at Mr. and Mrs, Joe Tiffin's.and Mr, and Mrs. Lorne McGlynn's of Teeswater. Christmas guests, on Boxing Day with Mr. and Mrs: Walter Elliott and Karen were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Laidlaw, Michelle and Jason, London, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Elliott and Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. David Elliott and Justin, Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Elliott, Jeffrey and Leslie, Brussels, and Mrs. Agnes Elliott, Wingham, J Home for the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tiffin were Miss Joyce Tiffin, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Tiffin, Lori and Michael and Mrs. Ethel Stewart. Guests on Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rintoul were Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Speiran, Brussels, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rintoul and Kevin, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Rintoul, Carol, Debbie and Kimberley of Bradford. On Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rintoul and Kevin were guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Corey of Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bolt of Fergus visited on Sunday with Mrs. Hazel Purdon, her mother, at Wingham hospital, and then went on to Lucknow to visit with her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Moffat. Mr. and Mrs, Carl McClenaghan and Mrs. Mary : McClenaghan were guests with Mr. and Mrs. i r Chri tinall Guests op ,C� s r Mr. and .. P'arl McCIent ghan r nd Mrs. Mary MOOTS i an Were Mr. , and fi McClenagt n an Thomas, Mi^. Ronald McClenaghanan and Erin, Regina. Monday' night nests at the McClenaghanhome were Mr. and Mrs. Angus MacDonald, St, Jlelens, Mr. and Mrs, MRnt . oniery, Wingham,. Mr:1',rand Mrs. Chuck Holmes, London, and Mrs, Sadie Barbour, St. Helens. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Howe and Joann of Invermuir, Alberta, were guests last week with Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClenaghan. Christmas Day guests with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Purdon and Kendra were Mrs. iacklin, Listowel, Kathy Purdon, Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Falconer. Mr. and Mrs.. Don Ross, Brian and David's guests were Bob Ross, Mr. and Mrs. boug Ross and Michael of Wingham and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gaunt of London. Mr. and Mrs. John Gaunt spent the holiday With their son, Mr. and Mrs. George Gaunt of Woodstock. Russell Chapman received word that his brother Gordon, of Lindsay had a heart attack and was in hospital. On Christmas Day Mr. and Mrs. Russell Chapman were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Blackler, Jessica and Alice of Kirton. Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Chapman were Mr. and Mrs. Gary Chapman, Lisa, Aaron and Sarah, Mrs. Shirley Smith and Bradley Smith of Vic- toria, B.C. i St. Paul's Church (ANGLICAN) WINGHAM John Street at Centre Street The Rector: The Rev. John T. M. Swan, L.Th. THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF WINGHAM AND BELGRAVE ST. PAUL'S dHURCH,.WIOGHAN SUNDAY, JAN. 3. * The Second Sunday after Christmas* • 8:30pa.m. • Holy Eucharist in the Pdfish Rooms 10:15 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist and Sermon in the Parish Rooms Tuesday, January 5th 10:00 a.m. - Sung Eucharist in the Church in Celebration of The Epiphany of Our Lord. The Clericus of. the Deanery of South Saugeen will meet. Wednesday, January 6th 8:00 p.m. - The Board of Management Thursday,January 7th 2:00 p.m. - The A.C.W. meets in the Parish Rooms 8:00 V . Choir Practice at the Rectory A 14'4)4 y New Year to everyone. GIGANTIf 11111171141 AII Snow Boots and Overshoes Josephine St.' Entire Stock of Shoes and Slippers lflcluding Rubber Boots! Wingham 357-1840 6