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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-08-29, Page 6A6 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR,' AUGUST 29, 1984 Manor residents buy ghetto blaster Shirley Luther of Salvation Army conduct- ed service of worship and song last Wednesday afternoon at Seaforth Health Centre Facility. Wheelchair residents, under the supervis- ion of Ruth Nolan enjoyed an outing to the Pizza Train on Tuesday afternoon for an ice-cream cone. A picnic barbecue was held on the patio on Friday for noon followed by Bingo in the activity room at 2 p.m. Winners for Bingo were Charles Ross x3, Eva Netzke, Norma Streets x2, Alfie Sykes, Harold Walsh, Keith Herman, Nelson Hall, Maxine Elliott while Doris Smith and Iia Gardner tied for full house. Gladys Ruston spent Sunday at her home in Stratford, Mary Lamont visited her cousin Kelly. Residents were saddened to learn of the death of fellow resident Ross Houghton who passed away on Sunday, Aug, 26. Ross had been a long time resident at Seaforth Health Care Facility. His funeral services were held from Mb Young Funeral Home, Huron Street, Stratford on Tuesday -afternoon at 3 p.nt. Birthday greetings last Tuesday to Ruth Noll who celebrated her birthday. , 4 meeting of the New Horizons group w as held on Monday afternoon and all members were informed of the progress to date, 1 atest purchase was a,ghetto blaster to be used for music indoors or out and for taping programs. Residents welcomed Mary Finlayson back to her regular duties following h'• all reports a delightful holiday in England. Scotland, Holland, Germany, Switzerland and France. She and husband Art had a 27 day tour thfough these countries. Birthday greetings this week to Elmer Bakcsy who will, celebrate his 70th birthday on Tuesday. The outdoor gardening project is progress. ing well with tomato vines loaded with some ripening tomatoes. Two huckleberry plants which were donated are now over four feet high and loaded with berries. Later on this fall when the berries are ripe the ladies baking class hope to 'make some pies for all to sample. Our thanks to Mrs. Don Haines of Auburn for the plants. Residents have cared for the flower gardens by watering when needed and till annuals are blooming profusely. The sun- flowers planted by former resident Wayne Hedges now stand over 6 feet in height. . Welcome to Eva Netzke who with husband Dave are the most recent residents. to Seaforth Health Care Facility. Women teachers hear report on stress Dr, Florence Henderson, Executive Secre- tary of the Federation. In other discussions, delegates described pornography as a form of hate literature against women, and urged the federal The Annual Meeting heard a report on ,J government to regulate and monitor televi- sion programmes depicting people in sexual violent and degrading roles. They agreed to support test cases under the Charter of Rights on behalf of women, and to urge the federal and provincial governments to agree to include homemakers in the Canada Pension Plan, as recommended by the Parliamentary Task on Pension Reform. Lucan man wins K of C draw Women teachers can no longer, avoid political activity and involvement if they really care about their students, according to Susan Hildreth, Provincial President of the 31,000 -member Federation of Women Teachers' Associations of Ontario., Speaking to 600 delegates at the Federation's Annual Meeting in Toronto, Ms.. Hildreth urged achers to undertake political action against media violence and pornography and for affirmative action and peace. Attending the Annual Meeting from this area were: Louise Wilson of Victoria Public School, Goderich; Ila Mathers of South Huron District High School, Exeter; Mary Ellen Walsh oi' J.A.D. McCurdy School, Huron Park; Flo Keillor of Hnron Centennial School, ' Brucefield; Chrystal Jewitt of Vanastra School, Vanastra; Mary Jane :Coxon, Howick Central School, Gorrie; Marjorie Freeman, Robertson Public School, �iaderith. Ms, Hildreth spoke strongly in favour of affirmative action in school systems, saying that "This generation ofmen and women must do something positive'and effective (to -eliminate sex stereotyping) or our female students will remain in the same low-paying, low -status job ghettos women occupy now. stress among women teachers, indicating that difficulties on the job are the major source of their stress, Stress is often the result of the problem of classes too large to allow satisfactory work with gifted students, those with emotional Land behavioural problems and those with other learning disabilities, according to results released by Charles Elson of Lucan, was the winner of 51,000 Saturday at the 19th annual Bean Festival at Zurich. The draw was sponsored for the seventh year by the Father Stephen Eckert Council, No. 5289 of the Knights of Columbus of Seaforth and District. Second prize of $200 was won by Alfred Denomme. Zurich and the third prize of $100 went to Helke Berends of Hens -all. Assisting in the draw were Grand Knight Mozart Geliras and Recording Secretary. Leo J. Hagan, Seaforth. Chairman of the project was John Paul Rau. Draw proceeds go to support the various charity projects undertaken by the Knights of Columbus within their district. -4;t,„A- to 0 LYONS °,A ctFOODMARKET ck) on the completion of their(1* NEW ADDITION We were proud to be a part of this expansion and thank LYONS FOODMARKET for choosing our SEAFORTH businesses for the job! WAYNE €t HAROLD VNE:''AROL ONSTRLATC TION CONSTRUCTION LIMITED MITH LIMITED 527-1079 Hildebrand PAINT & PAPER For all your INTERIOR and EXTERIOR DECORATING 527-1880 15 Main St. S. Seaforth Geo 11 Sills and Sons HOME HARDWARE PLUMBING. 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