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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1987-02-11, Page 13, gham.AdFeb. ' 1 The n ouncil noel , f , w. r expresses ilei r JU Zat abSenteeilm, e. At least one member of . HIR CANADIAN IMPERIAL s -County Council epressedalar the high rate of absenteeism RCE BANK ®-R C®ItAME � � `'_°���k'` employees at Huranview, espeffedc>>�� in areas predominantly sta, " yw females. a.. ■ Bayfield Reeve Dave Johnston". 11Y Ingham' Ontario` F tt g3 f y ; asked Huronview Admia�strato; y�,�;+���` r, w � � <• j � ;� � � k� :.A,:r� � Wayne Lester about the high rate absenteeism at the Counra ed to announce IS please ty-opete r #�.., •. ,r.,t home for the aged near The absenteeism figures were ne r eUST®VE®® APPRECIATION DAYcuded in the report of the H li4 veW manegement- commitie VALENTINE DAY CELEBRATION tdto the February meeting ... y . +, , of, county council by Stanley Township Reeve Clarence Rau,19�=rsdayFebruary 13, _-, "" �� a Q��. m 4 �ws a``' .:,;� 1 � II Z�,a�(fi� I� ':� �� �. � c."� :xu•-; 7`r��a- Committee chairman. ' "Why the large amount of absen invite ou- to enjoy coffee and v E �ld1 e 1 J a�g fTst 1 • Y 1 �lry z�7 q fy�q —'.`.l.w . ', � �y�h` r# r�,teel$1:'n� Mr` Johnston asked: Is it homemade --rats With us. not a very health ace to work, or rY Y place are there too many benefits?" In the report, absenteeism sta- 'tistics for 1986 showed that the ad - ,m4 aistratio.n and maintenance sections — employing 13 and seven Grant Currie,' Manager .�� - respectively experienced,`' a and Staff ) � relatively low rate of absenteeism, t - xi with an•average of six days absence /+k:' for the year in administration ani average of just one day per em- ployee by maintenance staff. s -r However, in the dietary, nursing . and social services (housekeeping. and laundry) divisions, -high rates of sn absenteeism were recorded. o Dietary, with 19 employees, missed r e an average of 12 days, per employee, while nursing, with 68 employees, averaged 17 days per employee and ' c s social services, with 24 employees; I averaged 15 days per employee. 1 Mr. Lester said the ladies in these departments were worn out and more susceptible 'to sickness than CMRICAIES their male counterparts. • "We've looked at the absenteeism very carefully, but look how healthy the malei are," Mr. Lester said. "In fairness to women, they have a very RATE. IN. -EFFECT FROM . ', difficult role to fulfill as mother and January'21; 1987. wife." Subject to change at..any time Often the women are the main THE CUPIDS were out in full force at .last Saturday evening's figure providers of home support;' Mr. Any term lip to, 5 years " '. skating carnival held at the Belmore' Community. Centre. These junior. T< J. Heisz; centre, David Collins, Nicky Heisz, Jamie Louttit, Mitchell Lester added and• they are also MINIMUM $5'00 -skaters e. back, -Robbie Douglas, Ronald,'Baird, Chris,Waechter, deBoer, Derek Elliott; front, Jeremy and Josh Inglis: :...... ed a 5 Year R.R.S.P. boy slat ar b v expect to 'be involved in roes 1 events. "Some of em just can't . . r Ich.seni. handle that load. In many cases, the 14% "" Tord w or, �� ladies are just worn out and tired �: y, Love'. t� s F e b r It a l'y t h'e m e and get sick much more readily:" "annual' pay" purcha'se,' new tables' for Knox WMS meeting Fordwieh Senior. Citizens• o ned R ..m. Notices will bepsentlout to the theme of the Feb. 4 meeting, of t e shore". The synodical' meeting will _. The Februarymeeting,of the- March 10,.•weather ove' was th 1e he � C ate pe p g, he be held April 21 and 22 at Listowel Morris COLI nCi with the .usual,' bountiful pot -luck different! clubs.. Women's Missionary Society of and the presbyterial meeting May ll' dinner prepared and served by The program committee hada Knox Presbyterian Church. Mrs. at Brussels. hi're's its f �rSt °' members'. program of skits•',by' Minnie Mc- , Golley read a poem, "Begin the Day Other business included discus- •. •. P ownersonThe meeting'opened with.O Can Elwain, Jean Clarkson and Helen with Friendliness,% followed' by a sion of the World Day of 'Prayer building Inspectoryada and a happy birthday to two Nickel. hymn to open the meeting. service. Mrs. -William Elston -iembers. Skits consisted 'of Awful Sinner, Mrs. Beryl ,Kirton read scripture volunteered to be a leader, to The Township of Morris has hired 1 D 'D SP" The new cretary, Mrs. Wray and a court case with Russell Nickel from the Psalms' and Isaiah, with replace Mrs. Welch- who is unable to. 'a chief building inspector for the Cooper cess the roll call and min- . as judge. ' ' "'' "� ` comments by Mrs. Jack Willits. She participate.', A thank -you note was , Ifirst time in its 131 -year history. • utes of the last meeting. The . , Readings by Mrs: Roy Kennedy ' spoke'.of the tormenl. 'of mind and read from Mrs., Glenn Snell for cards At a special meeting held last' = 'treasurer's report was given with a and relay races with Minnie McEI- heart, followed by comfort and hope. sent' to her parents in previous years Friday evening, council interviewed Call today sufficient balance in the bank being wain rounded out the afternoon. She said in closing, "God -'will show and expressions of sympathy given 'four for the position, but finally reported. The next.card party will be Feb. 13 us the way`to live in faith." to her family in their bereavement. chose Leo Sanders of RR 4, Brussels. Correspondence was read and at 8:30pm. The next'meetingwill be Mrs. Jack Jenkins gave the Mrs. Goi`ley's theme was "Dis- A total of 12 applications „was'', "dealt,with. There was some discus- 'March 4, at noon, with Mrs. William treasurer's report and accepted the position' 'She: said a' good look at received. 3 '. 57-2283'; sion on the purchase of some new Wilson's and Mrs. Lorne Kelly's offering, with prayer by Mrs: one's, own disposition ,can be a Mr. Sanders,, a farmer and cabinet ' tables, with Clarence Carswell, group in charge. Golley. Get -Well cards were signed humbling experience, Discovering maker, has been associated with the - Lorne Kelly and Mrs.' Geo*e for Mrs. Larry Welch''and Mrs, Lolo the faults of others is a deadly sift. building trade for 24 years, 'Morris 327 Josephine St. Richards to see how many new ones _ m Mann. She said; "We,need the love of God to Clerk -Treasures Nancy Michie _.P.O. Brox may be needed:" '�� Mrs. Golley spoke of some have a Christian'dis sition." reported in, a telephtone. interview Ari inwitat an: from fire Gerrie -- nFtS amalgamate • highlights of the Presbyterial of Jaw Mrs. Golley thanked Mrs., Gordon following last. Friday's meeting. He seniors inviting members to a fun 19 when the theme was "VV'e` cannot Mandell--for--inciting the nine ladies is acquainted with the requirements afternoon in°the Gorrie hall Feb. 17 at Gorrie church see the horizons if we cannot see the to her home. These ladies answlered of the Building Code, she said; but he ,rr was read. GORRIE — On Wednesday eve- the roll call with a verse pertaining may, take a refresher cour-se_-.this,_.. �StQlt It was decided to leave the price of ning, Feb. 4, Gorrie United Church to love. fall. G the card. parties the same for the ' Women met in the church parlor, theMrS D Ha S The meeting closed with a hymn . Mr. Sanders will receive $12k'per, Grnu�% remainder :of the winter. An' .first meeting of the unification of y and prayer and lunch was served by hour and the township mileage rate' auditor's report was, given and ap- five units.is the high lad Mrs. Kirton, Mrs. Willits and Mrs. of 22 cents per kilometre. His duties. 'PROFIT FROM OUR EXPERIENCE proved. Gladys Adams led the worship, g Y Mundell. begin immediately. A meeting of the zone executives with "Community Friendship" as BELMORE — A fine winter eve- ° will be held -in the Fordwieh hallthe theme. Ilene 'Hastie read ning brought out 30 players to the scripture from the Psalms and from ' Women's Institute euchre .party last & Matthew's Gospel.' Thursday. 'The worship theme dealt with The high lady was Mrs. Doris GIVE YOUR, CARArUST IN �'IME �OR SP'RIN changes in life, very appropriate for Hays 'and Ken Dickson was high. _ - this meeting. "Christ opens up a new man. Mrs. Cora Clayton was low life by breaking with the past," the lady an Harry Mulvey; low and man MID=WI'NTER B pe y Tom In is had the most lone hands • "1 . �� ��' speaker said. Prayer was offered' to l;h - ,� close the worship service, and Dale Davidson won the door _ A short skit on the .activities of prize. ®. The next euchre art is Feb. 19. O' n g F2 5 United Church Women was p � Y' presented by Mrs. Florence Gibson, - Marg Greig, Edna Fairies and Love s theme a n id Check -Over Catherine Stewart. . Mrs. Greig, president, conducted. 10 POINT SERVICE AND INSPECTION the. business, dealing with new at monthl - discuision and decisions.. The first Wednesday of each month is the date • Change oil • Change filter (GM) • Lubricate Chassis for future meetings. 'Good Cheer Guild me in ' • Check lights • Check belts d hoses Check fire pressure ( convener is Ilene Hastie and GORRIE — St. Stephen's Anglican • Check wipers • Lubricate door ® Check fluid levels catering convener is Erland Guild met'at the home of Beryl • Check shocks hinges and titters' Thornton. Steuernol on the evening of President 3. Upcoming events were mention - President Cheri Farrish opened the edi World Day of Prayer service - oil and oil filter NALS'P Et' w;�� March 6 at the Anglican Church; meeting with the Guild Prayer and May 3 at 11 a.m., joint service with Barb Bennett led- devotions, included. Wroxeter in Gorrie for the 25thsans- choosing love as the theme. All $19,95 Offer expires w'h of Scarborough as N H N D R 2 o versary of the UCW, with Mrs. Roll call was answered by 17 for only Dorothy 8a1.1AV members. A noon Iunchgon°was plus tax Feb. 20/87 ® Electric start Independent front ;sus erasion guest speaker; June to, garden planned for Thursday, Feb. 26. John u � � e n -�� h ev"" � d _ •Shaft drive Mono -Shock rear. �lusp nylon party; Nov.•4, fowl supper; Feb. 12, Ladies were asked to think of suggestions for a`future bus trip with V'alentinesupper. 115 Josephine Street, Wingham - ® Front & rear rack and trailer hitch .ladies from Trinity Church, Ford - The meeting closed with prayer wick, as this is Gorrie's year to 357-2323 ;- 1 SP 160 ECIALRNG N and lunch Was served. plan the outing Mention was made (The People Plsers" , of the upcoming World Day of _ HERD RADC'AR Prayer service at St. Stephen's for Baur F-1 ands A r (MLY Church at 2:30 on March 6. Rev- Availably C9 y C Car Fod.l t aX" Harry Jennings closed the meeQ with a prayer and Crag, - (limited time Ian in stock units) a� The y ze, brought by r� l <, 'r mister pri bro Gualwailntee� emice k Janet Hogg, was won by Rel Ash. �l t ,.yN ' rl� ettie' Klag was in charge of the i lag's program'. ,'� es �IA't r : 1 ' r i her reads Music w'as 111 'MO even he lads ` ar'a y ii jos Wtded b Che G ' ah " fi , I f V r 1 (01..:,: ' i �, �: ,. I t,- •. pry alxl Lynda _ X#tley and Jean tJtt o w +dw dreta is : ' r . Bennett shared a 0h� about hugs; r# h I Ir5 + ' ue Q � Mi~6. ate rno% rni� Mtn° �"`arrri6 provided edunch to ep eiEtng»MET ,y A K F • , y i