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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-01-26, Page 3SPECIAL. OLYMPIANS—Five students from the Golden Circle School and two clients from the Jack Reavie Opportunity Workshop 'participated in the Regional Special Olympics skating competition at Palmerston last Wednesday. As a team, they earned 10 firsts, five seconds and four thirds and team members are: in back, Kevin Scott, Ruth Struthers, Alfred Tebow; front, Steve Millen, Billy Zimmerman and Charles Buck. Absent from the photo is Barry McArthur. etireme t for Maitland Edg BELGRAVE — A retire- ment dinner party and dance was held for Maitland Edgar of Petrolia on Saturday eve- ning at the Legion Hall in Watford. Mait received his public school education at the Stone School S.S„ No. 7 on the second line of Morris Town- ship. He attended the Wing- ham and District High School and after graduating he started teaching, at the age of 17, at Tipperary Pub- lic School, S.S.•No. 9, Goderich Township, where he had an average attend- ance of 26 students in grades 1 to 8 between 1946 and 1951. He taught at the Milton Public School for about 6 months and from there he moved to the A. M. Hugh Campbell School, Clinton RCAF, where he taught from 1952 to 1962. From 1962-67 he taught at the Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton, and from 1967-69 he was head of geog- raphy at the South Huron Secondary School, Exeter. In 1969-77 he was vice principal at the Lambton Central Collegiate Voca- tional Institute, Petrolia, and from 1977-82:he was principal at the East Lambton Second- ary School, Watford. During all his years of teaching Mait advanced his education through corres- pondence and by summer school courses at Western University, London, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree. Following the dinner, John Beaton, head of the English Department at East Lamb - ton, was master of cere- monies. He introduced the speakers at the head table: Jim Cassin, superintendent of schools for Lambton County; Robert Watson, principal's assistant at East Lambon, and Harry Mc - Ewan, senior consultant, In- vestors Syndicate Limited, Chatham. The program was organ- ized by Mrs. Ida Traxler, head of student services at East Lambton, with the help of the entire staff (secre- tarial, custodial and instruc- tional) . Anecdotes related to Mait's life were read by John Beaton, Robert Watson, For ac.more Knox Unit • holds its RLUECHIPPLIIS Sunday School annual offers • Comprehensive Dental Plan • Comprehensive Drug Plan • Major Medical Benefits • Vision Plan • Preferred Hospital Accommodation • • Direct claims payment • Easy administration with one monthly billing. W Ite for a brochure ar'call direct Lori Senay 120 York Street London, Ontario N6A 1A9 V(519) 439-0136 ONTARIO BLUE CROSS 5100.3 H BELGRAVE — The an- from the first Sunday of each nual meeting of Knox United month to the Mission. and Church Sunday School was Service Fund. held Thursday evening in the The Sunday School Anni- Sunday School Room. versary will be held again in Superintendent William mid-June, with the final date Coultes opened the meeting depending on the guest with a very interesting speaker. The committee for prayer by an old sea captain. the anniversary will remain Last year's minutes and the the same as last year. treasurer's report were read A suggestion was made to by the secretary -treasurer, have a crokinole party for Paul McKee and were ac- the Sunday School. It was cepted as read. decided to ask the children at It was decided to again Sunday School and follow send $50 extra to the Foster through with a party on Fri - Parents Plan from our White day, February 4. The inter - Gift Fund. A motion was mediate class was to be made to donate the collection asked to do the planning. Mrs. Janisa Coultes HODGINS 4 DAYS TO SAVE • Paint • Hardware • Plumbing • Electrical • Vanities • Bath Fixtures • Wood Stoves • Power Tools • Panelling • Carpets • Cupboards • Wallpaper • Shelving • Lumber • Plywood • • Insulation • Drywall • Roofing • Exterior Doors • Storm Doors • Light Fixtures • Mouldings • Ceiling Tile • Windows • and more Shop Hodgins Buildall in Wingham and save 15% off the regular price on everything in stock That's right, 15°0 off all our mer- chandise Brut hurry, the sale is op for 4 days only CASH, CHEQUE, ViSA OR MASTERCARD Appliances not included - SALE ENDS SAT., JAN 29483 HODGINS 4 DELIVERY AVAILABLE 11 NORTH ST. E, WINGHAM 357®3650 Mon.- Fri. 7:30 - 5:30 Sat. 3 . 4. chaired the meeting for the election of officers: superin- tendent, William Coultes; assistant, George Procter and Clifford Coultes; secre- tary -treasurer, Paul McKee: assistant, Clifford Coultes; Teachers: Beginners, Mrs. Glenn Coultes, Mrs. Murray Vincent, Mrs. Lloyd Michie, Mrs. Dan McBurney; Junior Primer, Mrs. John McIn- tosh, Mrs. Jim Hunter; Senior Primer, Mrs. Robert Gordon', Robert Gordon, Mrs. Ross Anderson, Debbie Hopper; Senio°r;i`,MrS..Clif- ton Walsh, Mrs. Laura John- ston; Intermediate, Murray Scott, George Procter; Bible Class, Ross Anderson, Mrs. Dorothy Logan. George Michie and Howard Morton were re- appointed as auditors for 1983. Sunday School will be closed during July and August and on Sunday of Labour Day weekend. Many attend meeting of Sr. friendship club BRUSSELS — The wea- ther and roads were ex- cellent for the month of January in this snow -belt area, so there was a good attendance at the meeting of the Senior Friendship Club in the Legion Hall. President Mrs. Gertrude Bolger is in the Listowel hospital, so the meeting was conducted by the past president, Edwin Martin. The meeting opened with all singing the national anthem; Mr. Martin welcomed all members and visitors and said he hoped they would all enjoy the monthly get- together and come to .the next meeting. Mrs. Doris Hooper, secretary, read the minutes and, following a short business session, some played euchre and others played Uno. The prize winners were: In Uno, Mrs. Ruby Steiss; in euchre, high scores, Mrs. Esther McCallum and Edwin Martin; low scores, Mrs. Jennie Turnbull and Mrs. Harmon Devries. Get -well cards were signed by all to go to Walter Kerr in Westminster Hospital, London; Mrs. Bolger and Mrs. Mel Jacklin in the Listowel hospital. Everyone wished them a speedy recovery. Following the games, lunch was served by the lunch committee. The next meeting is set for Wed- nesday afternoon, Feb. 16. WMS group .olds January meeting Whitechurch—The first meeting for 1983 of the WMS was held Jan. 19 at the home of Mrs. Wesley Tiffin. Mrs. Alan Falconer presided for the meeting, opening with a call to worship and welcome. She explained the new study book on the South Sea islands "In the Wake of the Storm". Pictures and maps Vere passed around. Mrs. Rod Lamb read from Hebrews 2 on faith and the offering was received by Amy Falconer. The first chapter of the study book was read by Mrs, Falconer. Mrs. Lamb and Mrs. Falconer carried on a conversation on Frigu, its land and people. Mrs. Don Ross presided for the business. The financial statement was given by Mrs. Falconer. It was decided to make a quilt for Armagh or Ewart College. Speakers were mentioned for the World Day of Prayer. Mrs. Lamb showed religious publica- tions. The secretary is to write for Mission Update. Seven answered the roll call on beginnings. The next meeting is to be at Mrs. Alan Falconer's. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer. The Ladies' Aid meeting followed. It was decided to again take part in the craft festival at Lucknow. Friend- ship and service secretary Mrs. Gaunt was given $20 for stamps and cards. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. Grace was sung and lunch served by Mrs. Tiffin. hel r Harry McEwan, Mrs. Nancy Deer, Brian Edgar and Doug Turner (head of custodians). The "retirement" cake was baked and decorated by Mrs. Pat Wright, teacher of mathematics and science at East Lambton. Approximately 90 attended the dinner and 200 attended the dance. Relatives and friends were from Clinton, Exeter, Sarnia, Petrolia, Strathroy, Parkhill, Wat- ford, London, Chatham, Brigden, Wingham, Brus- sels, Blyth and Belgrave. McIntosh UCW holds inaugural BELMORE — The inaugural meeting of the McIntosh-Belmore UCW was held Jan. 19 at the McIntosh United Church. The new president, Sally Harper, opened the meeting with scripture from Isaiah 42:10. Eileen Johann led the devotional portion, reading a recipe for the new year. A hymn was sung, followed by scripture reading by Betty Darling. A short story about the new year, followed by another hymn, brought the devotions to a close. The roll call, "Your New Year's Resolution", was answered by 17 members. Ellen Harkness was in charge of the study for the January meeting. The Fate of the Earth, an anti-nuclear appeal, was her topic. She read a couple of articles relating to the topic, also adding her own thoughts, which led members to contemplate the horror of this subject but left them with the thought, "We only have one life to live." She read from Revelations to give encouragement in the face of such disaster. Rev. Knock installed the new officers for 1983: president, Mrs. Harper; vice, Mrs. Cathy Mulvey; secretary, Mrs. Wilma Dustow; treasurer, Mrs. Hilda Dustow. Mrs. Harper conducted the business meeting. Norma Inglis conducted a Bible quiz, after which she and Ellen Harkness served lunch. The Wingham Advance -Times, Jan. 26, 19113—Page 3 of . -. s didn't harm pital cave, The loss of 14 beds to Health Ministry cutbacks several years ago has not affected the quality of patient services at the Wingham and District Hospital, board members were assured last week. After listening to a statistical report on hospital activities, which indicated that most areas of activity were up over the previous year, Trustee E. William Newton had some questions for the executivj director. Is anyone waiting for elective surgery, or has anyone been forced to wait, he won- dered. Or has the hospital ever had to turn anyone away because of lack of beds? Told that the answer to all those questions is "no", Mr. Newton commented, "So all that fuss four years ago, the loss of beds, hasn't made any difference?" Executive Director Norman Hayes agreed that it has not. Another trustee, former board chairman Jack Kopas, suggested perhaps that is because of a trend to more outpatient visits, but Mr. Hayes told him that is hard to say. Actually there were more people using the hospital last year than the previous year, he pointed out, but the length of stay was down. Mr. Newton commented that this is a trend across Ontario, and Dr. J. Chong Ping, hospital chief of staff, added it is a national trend. "It's a credit to your good doctors." Dr. Walter Wong reported that the large hospitals are even doing appendectomies and hernia repairs on an outpatient basis now, with the patient in and out the same day — "instant medicine". "As long as the supply of zippers holds out ! " Mr. Kopas quipped. New Year's thoughts theme for Goforth Aux. Mrs. Tim, Willis opened the January meeting of the Goforth Evening Auxiliary with a poem, "Thoughts for the New Year". She suggested a change of outlook on things, turning fearfulness into trust and gloom into fresh hope. Mrs. Marie Chittick and Mrs. Gordon Welwood read about Abraham sending a servant back to his home country to find Isaac a wife who believed in God. Mrs. John Donaldson took this passage and applied it to the challenge in facing the new year ahead. Just a short while ago we were celebrating Christ's birth, but entered the new year with . hollow resolutions and false ambitions, she said. Is there really no room in the inn of 1983 for Christ. Too many other things in our lives take priority away from Jesus. If we live for ourselves, we can never have a happy new year; even living only to brighten others' lives, though a wonderful plan, won't bring true happiness. Living for God first, then others and lastly ourselves is the true wa y -to- a-happy-new:year. Mrs. Ken Wood's solo, "Green Pastures". helped the ladies forget the cold and think of a place of peace with God. Mrs. Jack McKim showed slides of a visit last year to Honduras, where she assisted at an alcoholic rehabilitation centre and medical centre as a nurse. She was inspired by a book written by Dr. Blumenschein relating his personal mission to Honduras to establish a Christian medical clinic. After learning the language, she arranged to go to Honduras. She worked and worshipped under what Canadians would consider primitive conditions. Her nursing experience was used in a variety of settings, deli- vering babies, giving needles and even as translator in a pharmacy. She referred to Luke 12:48, "For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required" to par- tially explain why doctors and nurses go to these areas to relieve what suffering they can. They usually use their vacation time, pay their own fare and board, and work from early mor- ning until night caring < for the long lines of people waiting at the centres. Mrs. McKim's insights made us all more aware of the world around us with its many needs and showed how one person tried to meet some of them. She plans to return to Honduras soon to resume her work in the medical centres on another "vacation". Community Calendar introduced this week, A new column is being introduced in The Advance - Times this week to keep you posted on goings-on around the community. The Community Calendar, sponsored by two local businessmen, will carry listings each week of public meetings and other events of possible interest to area residents. Events listed must be open to the general public, with no admission fee or other restriction, and also must be non-profit. We invite readers to watch this column each week for upcoming -events and-tolake advantage of the service by getting out to the meetings listed. YOUNG ANGELA CHIPPA models an infant car seat, now vailable for rent through the Wingham and District Hospial. With Angela are her mother Mary Chippa, Hospital Administrator Norman Hayes, and Marg Hogg, president of the Wingham Opti -Mrs. Club. The Opti - Mrs. donated 10 of the car seats to the hospital recent- ly, where they can be rented by new parents. Changes to provincial law make the car seats mandatory in On- tario. Infant car seats donated to hospital Parents of newborn infants who' cannot afford a high- priced car seat, now can protect their precious little bundles with an infant car seat rented from the Wingham and District Hospital. The hospital has 10 of the now -mandatory infant seats, available to new parents at a rental fee of $4.00 a month. A $20 damage deposit will be refunded when the seat is returned. The seats are a gift from the Wingham Opti -Mrs. Club, which was looking for a project that would benefit the community, Club President Marg Hogg reported. Some members had jheard that other hospitals had the infant seats for rent, and the club decided to use $450 raised through its garage sale to buy 10 of them. "We thought we would just donate them to the hospital and let them administer the program." Under revised Ontario law, she noted, it is now mandatory that infants and children traveling in cars be restrained, either in an appropriate child seat or with the adult seat belt. The seats have been available at the hospital since the beginning of this year, and so far one has been rented out to parents.