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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-02-02, Page 2Page 2—The Wingham Advance -Times, Feb. 2, 1903 exa ._,.,.rnes ietIil I raphy in our The impact of pornography and violence on our day-to-day lives and those of our children is hard to measure, because many people have become desensitized to it as a normal part of life. It seems to become harder and harder each day to distinguish the reality of life from the "reality" presented on television. By the time a child reaches the tender age of 14, he has seen over 10,000 people murdered Oil television, which makes real acts of violence appear unreal to him. The same isc true of pornography; it's everywhere, therefore it must be ac- ceptable. These questions and others were examined and discussed when the county's Women Today group presented "Not a Love Story: A Film About Pornography" last Thursday evening at the Clinton high school. At one time, only the large centres had "peep" shows and live sex shows, but the effects of pornography and, most distur- bingly pornography and violence, appear to be seeping into smalltown communities. Many variety store magazine racks now carry a wide array of soft porn publications like "Playboy", right up to the expensive, plastic -covered hard-core issues. What effect does this have on the way men and women perceive each other and themselves? And how will it effect future generations? "Not a Love Story" is a National Film Board of Canada release which not sur- prisingly has been banned in Ontario. The film includes some very explicit scenes and harsh language, but it does address an issue which has growing numbers of woman and men concerned and even frightened. The wide variety of erotic entertainment available in this country and in the United States was examined in the film. It centres around the awakening of a young woman, a stripper, to the realities of the pornography business. Her indifference at the beginning of the film changes to curiousity and finally to outrage when she realizes the dangerous implications of pornography. Why is there pornography? The answer is simple: money. In the film, it was estimated there are more live sex show theatres operating in the United States than McDonald's restaurants and, on average, the industry rakes in over $5 billion an- nually. Many members of the audience reported feeling drained and numb after seeing the film. And several said they were made startlingly aware of the real presence of pornography in our lives. One woman said she is not averse to the portrayal of healthy, loving sexuality in magazines and films, but, as was pointed out in the film, normal just doesn't sell. Publishers and movie makers titillate their audiences by depicting women as mere objects, at the mercy of violent men. Pornography distorts women, but also tries to rule the minds of men. They are made to feel inadequate if they cannot perform and are told what the ideal of feminine beauty is: a beautiful and cur- vaceous airhead whose first aim is to please a man. A parallel can be drawn between our society's preoccupation with pornography and Nazi Germany. When Hitler came to power, he encouraged the distribution of pornography because it promotes isolation and fantasy while dulling the senses to reality. A frightening hypothesis, but several people at the meeting said they can see definite similarities between that era and this one. A new service is being offered in Toronto which gives telephone callers a chance to live out their fantasies over the wires for a mere $35 a call. One woman said that is a sad commentary on our society to think that someone would be so isolated that he or she could obtain human contact only over the telephone. People are so wrapped up in themselves, said another man, that they cannot see what's going on around them. Our sense of community is dying and, unless it's revived very quickly, will be gone. It may appear there is not much in- dividuals can do to halt the spread of por- nography, but the people at the meeting agreed that just the fact people are coming together and talking about it is one positive step. Huron -Perth Presbyterial holds annual at Seaforth The 16th annual meeting of the Huron -Perth Presbyter- ial, United Church Women, was held Jan. 24 at the Northside United Church, Seaforth, on the theme, "Jesus Christ, the Light of the World". A sing -song was led by Audrey McLlwain, assisted by the Northside Junior Choir accompanied by Jane Vincent. Grace Pym, president, opened her remarks with the words, "God has given us this new day. Let us rejoice and be glad in it." She spoke briefly to rthe 250 ladies assembled and led in prayer. Joan Campbell, Seaforth UCW president, welcomed the group, and Marion Anderson, UCW president for the London Conference, brought greetings. Committee reports were presented in the form of a judicial inquiry, with Alma Langford presiding as judge. This proved to be in- formative and humorous, An inspiring worship service was led by ladies of the North Perth region on the theme, "Abundant Christian Life". A resolution was passed strongly opposing the in- clusion of pornographic material on pay TV and letters. of protest are being sent to the appropriate of- ficials. It was decided to continue holding the annual. business meeting in January, with voting delegates present, and to have a special event in April open for all ladies to attend. Rev. Norman Gibson, Stratford, chairman of the Huron -Perth Presbytery of London. Conference, presided for the installation of 1983 officers: President, Grace Pym, Centralia; 1st vice, Muriel Coultes, Belgrave; 2nd vice, Alma Langford, Exeter; Recording secretary, Dorothy Grant, St. Marys; assistant, Eleanor Grainger, Wroxeter; corresponding secretary, Grace Drum- mond, Exeter; treasurer, Jean Hanley, Goderich; Committee chairmen: Stewardship and Finance, Helen Anderson, Tavistock; Leadership Development, Hilda Grant, Wingham; Christian Development, Donna Tuffnail, Stratford; Church in Society, Lois Elliott, Clinton; World Outreach, Lois McGill, Goderich; Communications, Edith Schneider, Sebring- ville; Nominations, Doris Zurbrigg, Listowel; Ar- chives, Alma Langford,. Exeter. Regional presidents are: Huron North, Florence Reavie, Wingham; South, Alma Godbolt, Exeter; East, Joyce Dowson, Varna; West, Marilyn Verbeek, Belgrave; Perth North, Elsie Williams, Gowanstown; East, Doris Miller, Strat- ford; West, Reat Stan- deaven, St. Marys. Annual meeting held at the United Church Members of the Wingham United Church held their annual meeting Sunday after a potluck luncheon following the morning worship ser- vice. The minister, Rev. Rea Grant, led the group in some gospel hymn singing with Hap Swatridge providing the piano accompaniment. Mr. Grant then showed slides which provided a pictorial sketch •of former mission fields and churches where he had served. There also was a selection of spring and fall scenes from the Wingham area. During the business meeting, the names of those related to the church who died during 1982 were read and remembered. Ken Wood was elected again as secretary. Following the approval of the 1982 minutes and the adoption of the printed report, Gordon Baxter presented the budget for 1983 which also was adopted. The congregation's goal for the Mission and Service Fund (administered DENTURE THERAPY 665-7818 R.R. 1, NEUSTADT or Horst Feige D.T. 1-336-6580 by the national church) is $13,000. Mrs. Florence Reavie expressed appreciation to the Grants and of other members of the church staff. A vote of thanks also was given to the ladies for arranging lunch and to members of the Teen Class for entertaining the younger children during the meeting. The gathering was ad- journed with the henediction. Dr. Robbie Borland, Dr. Ben Miltenburg, Dr. and Mrs. Alex Strong and Dr. and Mrs. Stewart Leedham attended the Ontario Veterinarians' Association convention held at the Inn on the Park, Toronto, from Thursday to Sunday of last week. Delegates, alternates and observers from the Huron - Bruce riding who attended the Progressive Con- servative convention in Winnipeg at the weekend, included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bennett and Bernie Haines, Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Campbell, Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs. Mel Graham, Hensel!, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Klein- stiver, Dashwood, Dr. and Mrs. Tom Jasper, Goderich, Miss Jan Divok, Clinton, and Barry Johnston, Kinloss Township. 98th BIRTHDAY—Alex MacKenzie celebrated his 98th birthday last week with a par- ty given by members of his family, including his daughter Mrs. Famish Moffat of Wingham. `Mr. MacKenzie, formerly of Lucknow, now resides in the Copeland Lodge, Wingham. oxnite.Ch . rc holds annul m • =# BELGRAVE—The annual meeting of Knox United Church was held on Sunday following the morning service and lunch. Approximately 34 members were present. Rev. John Roberts opened the meeting with a hymn and a prayer. Mrs. William Coultes was appointed secretary. The financial reports were • presented by the treasurer, MRS ALLAN GNIFFITH r Wroxeter Mr. and Mrs. Harry Refell, London, visited over the weekend with her father, Gordon Gibson. Mrs. Allan Griffith was in Goderich with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. James Robertson, from Monday until Wednesday of last week and attended the double funeral for their uncle and cousin, Joseph and Donald Hart, at the Ball and Falconer Funeral Home in Clinton last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Marks attended the open house at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hislop in honor of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Hislop's golden wedding anniversary Sunday. A dinner for the Immediate family was held, followed by an open house for friends and relatives. We congratulate the anniversary couple and wish them more years of happiness. Harry Ross of Guelph visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McLean on the weekend and also with his mother at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Manuel and Amanda of Heritage Estates, Seaforth, were dinner guests with their aunt, Mrs. Allan Griffith, Sunday. Whitechurch. Personals Last week your reporter noted the passing of G. S. Moggach of Lindsay, a former resident of White- church and Wingham. He is survived by his , family, Bonnie Lynn (Mrs. Mars- den) of Mississauga, Paul of Toronto, Lauren (Mrs. Vrysen) of Whitby, Debora (Mrs. Lawlor) of Goderich, David of Lindsay and Scott at home. Mrs. Fred Tiffin arrived home from Wingham and District Hospital on Friday, much improved in health. The International Day meeting of Whitechurch Women's Institute will be held February 9 at 2 p.m. at the home of Miss Merle Wilson, Wingham. Mrs. Johnston Conn will greet the guests and roll call will be "a project dedicated to the concept of international understanding through education". Valentine boxes will be given out in March. The lunch committee will be Mrs. Lorne Durnin, Mrs. George Fisher and Mrs. William Purdon. Mrs. Ed Carey of Kit- chener spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Purdon. This community extends sympathy to Mrs. John Reid and family of Hensall on the passing of a loved husband and father last week. Both Mr. and Mrs. Reid, the former Nellie Harkness, will be remembered by friends and relatives in this area and the Langside vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Hector Purdon of London visited on the weekend with Mrs. Robert Mowbray. Mrs. Angus Falconer and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin were among those attending a birthday party on Saturday evening for Mrs. George Tiffin of Lucknow, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Glover of Sarnia spent the weekend with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. WallaceMilligan. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Irwin and Cody of Lucknow visited Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Milligan, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orland Irwin. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Alan Falconer were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Dymant, " Jimmy and Michael of Milton. Kenneth Sinnamon, Wingham, and Hugh Sin- namon were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Beecroft and Karen. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ross were Mr. and Mrs. George Warner, Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wilken and Kendra of Kit- chener spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Earl Wilken. Miss Janet Laidlaw of Kitchener spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Laidlaw. On Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Falconer at- tended the Farm Show at Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Elliott and Karen visited Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Agnes Elliott of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moss of Plattsville visited a few days with her mother, Mrs. Mary McClenaghan, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClenaghan. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin received word that Ewart Taylor of Regina died suddenly while curling on December 13 and his brother, Percy Taylor, died December 18 at Shaunavon in his 81st year. They will be remembered by many in this vicinity, having visited recently in the area. When they were young, they lived on the'farm of the late Bob Stewart at Langside. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Laidlaw visited Sunday with Bill Kennedy in Kincardine hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Des Roches of London spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClenaghan. O Seniors' Day Centre News By Pam Williams Happy Ground Hog Day! There are many coming events for the month of February at the centre. Bab Marchant visited the centre Feb. 1 to talk to the group. He is a resource person from the CNIB office in London. More details of his talk will follow in next week's colui'nn. The Wednesday group went bowling and the results would just "bowl" you over if you knew the total points they collected. Next Thursday, we will be having an evening program instead of our regular day program. There will be a supper for our regular users and we will be staying for that evening's "Over 50 Dance". Rev. Paul Mills from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Wingham will be our guest speaker Feb. 22 in the afternoon, I'm sorry to report the quartet from Blyth that was scheduled for Feb. 15 has been cancelled, but we hope to have the quartet at the centre to sing sometime in March. This week as a craft project, we will start to make seed -covered hens, roosters and turkeys that hang on the wall. If anyone has any old seeds that we could use, please bring them down to the centre. Sun- flower seeds (that the birds aren't eating), rice, dried corn and beans or any other seeds would be helpful. Any questions or concerns are welcomed at the centre. The staff is available to answer any questions you may have on referring a family member or we do have brochures that are very informative. Once you make a referral, Rita Rice, the director, will arrange a time to meet with the senior citizen and explain the program. The area the centre covers is North Huron and South Bruce counties, including the townships of Ashfield, Grey, Morris, East and West Wawanosh, Turnberry, Howick, Culross, Carrick, Kinloss and Wingham, Lucknow and Teeswater. The Clinton day centre covers South Huron. Watch out for those ground hogs this week! Mr. and Mrs. Mack Cardiff, of Brussels visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rintoul. Mr. and Mrs. Percy McClenaghan, Michael, Scott, Gavin and Shannon of Clinton, also Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Robb of Amberley, were Sunday guests of Miss Mildred McClenaghan. On Saturday, Gordon and Gary Rintoul attended the Charolais sale at Carson's Auction Service, Listowel. Mrs. Leroy Rintoul, Barbara Rintoul, Kevin, Kimberley and Debbie Rintoul also attended the sale. Little Corey Rintoul visited with her grandma, Mrs. Gordon Rintoul. We used to all look upon Groundhog Day, February 2, as the time when winter is supposed to be half over. Since there has been little frost, we doubt that the groundhog will really be buried in the ground. If the sun shone today, he would see his shadow and retire for another six weeks. • Lewis Stonehouse, and the mission and service ob- jective of $6,200 for the charge was accepted. John McIntosh presented the proposed budget for the year of $32,460. Appointed to the Session were John Nixon and Jack Taylor, to retire in 1985. Appointed the the Board of Stewards were Mrs. Bert Johnston, John Campbell and Clifford Coultes, to retire in 1985. Lewis Cook was reap- pointed to the Board of Trustees and Mrs. W. Coultes was reappointed to the Christian Education Committee. The ushers and offering stewards were also reappointed. The Sunday School superintendent, William Coultes, reported on the work of the Sunday School and expressed a concern over the recent report by R. C. Plant about the Foster Parent Plan. The Sunday School supports a child in Bolivia and he felt clarification should be ob- tained about the use of the money. Rev. Roberts offered to make inquiries at the next Presbytery meeting. The every -family plan of the Observer will be carried out again this year. The date for the Country Fayre was set as Saturday, June 25: A vote of thanks was extended to all who helped in any way throughout the year. George Michie reported that Les Shaw has designed a new entrance for the front of the church. After con- siderable discussion, the matter was tabled for the time being. The quilting group was given permission to make some renovations to the kitchen, with the help of the Board of Stewards. The next meeting will be held on the last Sunday of January, 1984, following the church service and lunch. Clifford Coultes mov vote of thanks to Rev. Johl and Mrs. Roberts for their leadership in the past year. St. Paul's Church (ANGLICAN) WINGHAM John Street at Centre Street The Rector: The. Rev. 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