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Citizens News, October 5, 1977
Elaine Townshend speaks on ALFHA
at W.I. London Area convention
Clinton journalist Elaine
Townshend told over 350 women
attending the London Area
Convention of the Women's
Institute last Wednesday at the
Sandpiper Inn in Vanastra that
improved facilities were needed
for the physically handicapped.
Miss Townshend pointed out
that phones were often too high
on walls and in telephone booths
to be reached from wheel -chairs,
that raised curbs were hard to
ascend and descend in them, and
that flights of stairs represented
overwhelming obstacles. What
was needed was more thoughtful
planning by architects and
communities. As examples of this
approach, she cited a Goderich
theatre, which had removed
seats to make room for wheel-
chairs, and the Brussels arena, in
which an elevator had been in-
stalled.
The speaker reminded
listeners that anyone could join
ALFHA, the Awareness League
for Handicapped Adults, and
support their cause. Half of its
present membership, she said,
consisted of people who were not
handicapped.
Molly McGhee, director of
Home Economics Branch,
Ministry of Agriculture and
Food, Toronto, was another guest
speaker. As a comparative
newcomer to Women's Institute
work, she assessed the current
situation with an unbiased eye
and said she was impressed by its
diversity. She urged members to
mount an active recruitment
campaign to bolster their
dwindling numbers,
Women's Institute services are
needed more than ever, she said,
but many rural residents know
nothing about the organization dr
its goals. When it was founded 80
years ago, child-rearing and
health standards, hygiene and
nutrition were its priorities. They
are still, but from a different
outlook. Single parent families,
communal families, working
mothers, alcohol and drugs are
the organization's concerns now.
Many people who live in the
country work in the cities now
bringing rural and urban com-
munities together more, she
pointed out.
Miss McGhee termed Women's
Institute a unique organization
because of its wide -spread use of
volunteers to distribute in-
formation through 4-H courses
and seminars for members
EXAMINING CRAFTS AT THE W.I. CONVENTION — The Women's
Institute held their area convention last Wednesday at the Sandpiper
Inn in Vanastra. Mary Laidlaw of London, past president, and Martha
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McGre9 RR 2, Kippen, took time duringthe lunch hour intermission
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to examine one of the craft displays. Mrs. McGregor has been a
member of the Institute for 40 years. Staff photo
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(senior training schools).
Changes are planned in the
courses. Energy, conservation,
freezing, canning, and pickling
and budget courses in home
decorating are being introduced,
all with emphasis on energy
conservation. There will be
changes in 4-H too, to ac-
commodate cuts in staff and
budget.
Earlier, Mrs. Leonard Caffyn
of Ingersoll, the president, gave
her report, based on the theme of
the convention -- The Women's
Institute is 80 years old this year,
but must continue to live in the
present and look to the future, she
said.
Mrs. Herbert Maluske of
Chesley, Federated Women's
Institute of Ontario president,
outlined various Institute
projects of the past year and
some for the years to come.
Committee reports were given
in the form of a television
broadcast. The home economists
spoke on appliances, their energy
consumption and ways of con-
serving energy while using them.
An impressive array of han-
dicrafts, contributed by London
Area's 131 branches was
displayed. Later, when sold,
these articles brought a total of
$437.65.
Nearly 300 delegates attended
the banquet that evening at the
inn. Mrs, Arthur Rundle of
Exeter cut the Institute's 80th
anniversary cake.
Elizabeth Long of Ingersoll was
presented with one of the Maryn
Pardy memorial scholarships for
4-H members who had
distinguished themselves
through participation and
leadership. The other was
awarded to Lisa Fair also of
Oxford County, who was unable
to attend.
At the banquet, Jack Riddell,
M.P.P. for Huron -Middlesex was
guest speaker. Never forget that
the Women's Institute was im-
portant before the days of
women's liberation, he said.
Women like Ellen Fairclough,
Charlotte Whitton and Judy
LaMarsh have become famous.
International Women's Year was
disappointing because it did
nothing to bridge the income gap
between the sexes.
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greatest resource, cosmopolitan
in outlook with unlimited op-
portunities for work and leisure,
he said. Tolerance would be the
nation's salvation. No minority
group should feel threatened, he
said.
Just before the close of the
evening discussion, the Bradley
family of Clinton sang a group of
songs.
Meeting again on Thursday
morning the only resolution
presented on dating of com-
modities was turned down due to
the wording .
The meeting Thursday was
taken up by such Institute
business as voting on resolutions,
hearing reports and electing
officers. Those serving in 1977-78
are: Mrs. Wallace Laidlaw of
London, past present; Mrs.
Leonard Caffyn, RR 5, Ingersoll,
president; Mrs. Keith Hiepleh,
RR 2, Springfield, first vice-
president; Mrs. Gordan Papple,
RR 5, Seaforth, second vice-
president; Mrs. Wilfred Keutsch,
SebringvilIe, secretary; Mrs.
Clifford Ritchie, RR 3, Parkhill,
treasurer; Mrs. George Wright,
RR 8 London, public relations
officer.
The London Area of the Women
Institute consists of 10 districts in
five counties - Middlese?, Huron,
Perth, Elgin and Oxford. There
are 131 branches in these
districts.
Golden Glimpses
Residents welcomed the
sunshine Monday morning. A
number were again able to take a
walk around the grounds. This
should banish rainy day blues for
a while.
Beginning this week, films will
be shown every Monday evening
at the Blue Water Rest Home,
commencing at 7 prn. They
continue till spring. The public
are welcome.
Next Tuesday, October 6 at 2
pm and 7 pm, "The Sound of
Music" will be shown in the
recreation room at the
Maplewoods Apartments.
Everyone is welcome. On the last
Saturday in November the an-
nual bazaar and bake sale will be
held at the home. Perhaps
readers would like to start
working on projects for this
event.
Residents in the hobby shop
need more nylons and panty hose,
also "Legs" containers.
Those who were out visiting
during last week were Mabel
Gossman, Alma Southcott, Anne
Oligny, Alice Thompson, Ellen
Thiel, Ruby Hoggarth and Mary
Weston. Bingo was played on
Fridayevening followed by a
social time,
The Sunday evening chapel
service was conducted by Rev,
Merlin Bender of the Con-
servative Mennonite Church. The
song leader was Wilmer Myer.
News from Huronview
Members of the Clinton
Christian Reformed Church
formed a choir for the Sunday
evening song service led by Mr.
Dick Roorda. Mrs. Elsie Hen-
derson accompanied at the piano
for the service and Mrs. Van
Dyke sang two solo numbers.
Three new residents were
welcomed to the Home at Mon-
day's activities, Mrs. Milton
Wiltse, Mr. Henry Glousher and
Mrs. Mae Mac Gregor who is
with us for a month of vacation
care.
Marie Flynn, Lorne Lawson,
Norman Speir and Cecil Skinner
provided the old tyme music with
a special number played for Mr,
& Mrs. Orville Dale who
celebrated their sixtieth wedding
anniversary on September 28.
The Clinton Christian Reformed
volunteers assisted with ac-
tivities.
The "Chapelites" entertained
with a program of sacred music
on Family Night which was
greatly enjoyed by everyone. The
program was arranged by Mrs.
Doran Rolston of Goderich who
along with Mrs. Shirley McMillan
sang several vocal duet numbers
and played saxophone duet
selections.
Eric Campbell of Blyth ac-
companied at the piano and Clark
Forrest accompanied with
electric guitar. Miss Shelley Teal
of Goderich provided her own
accordion accompaniment for
several gospel numbers. Mrs.
Bessie Elliott expressed the
appreciation of the residents.
Ed Stiles of Goderich visited
the Home on Thursday afternoon
and entertained with an hour of
organ music in the Chapel. Mrs.
Beatrice Geiger of Zurich led a
sing -a -long of sacred numbers
and requests.
SENIOR MIXED BOWLING LEAGUE
September 29, 1977
Teams High Single
Whip -poor -wills B. Horner 517 7
Hawkeyes R. Ferguson 494 0
Ramblers C. Finkbeiner 568 7
High -hopes C. Geiger - 483 2
Newcomers 0. Baker 550 5
High single - 0. Baker 235
High Triple C. Finkbeiner 568
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NOTICE
24 UNIT APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR RENT IN MID
JUNE 1978.
Will be located behind Post Office in the village of Hensall.
1 BEDROOM --- $185.00 PER MONTH
2 BEDROOM — $200.00 PER MONTH
THESE PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO COST INCREASES
TENEANTS PAY OWN UTILITIES. (HEAT, HYDRO, WATER &
SEWER).
Which average $28.00 per month on a years overage.
Enquiries may be forwarded to:
GLENNHAVEN APARTMENTS
BOX 359
LUCKNOW, ONT.
NOG 2H0•
Or Cal
GARRY OR BERNICE GLENN
1-528-3234
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