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Times-Advocate, 1978-06-15, Page 5q9 (MV 1 t Main St. Exeter 235-1964 McCURDY TRACK WINNERS — Division winners were named in the recent track and field meet at J.A.D. McCurdy School at Huron Park. Back, left, George Tomes, Gary Spurn and Annette Van Vliet. Front, Ewan McGregor, Yvonne Wells and Susan Boyle. T-A photo Riverview Wl enjoys trip to school for leader dogs By JOY SCHEIFELE Members of the River­ view W.I. were grateful for fine weather June 6 as the members chartered a bus for a tour of the training centre for the Leader Dogs for the Blind at Rochester. Michigan. The group was pleasantly surprised as they were greeted by a former Ailsa Craig girl, Kay (Brown) Balsen and her husband. Frank, who took the tour along with the Riverview members and friends. The host for the tour ex­ plained the program which specially trains dogs, known as “Leaders”, to act as eyes for blind persons as much as possible to lessen their han­ dicap. Over 4,000 have been helped by the training centre since it was started in 1939 by a group of Michigan Lions. At the beginning of the tour it was stressed that the dogs must not be disturbed while they are in motion so they would not be distracted in their learning. Most of the dogs who are trained are donated although only about 30 per­ cent donated from the public prove suitable for the Begins new pastoral duties ... By JOY SCHEIFELE Sunday, June 4, the Rev. John Latham began his pastoral duties in the charges of Parkhill. Brinsley and Ailsa Craig. Mr. Latham was ordained to the diaconate on May 4. 1978 in his homtechurchof St. John at St. Thomas. Ontario, by the Rt. Rev. Ragg Bishop of Huron. On finishing school Mr. ■ Latham spent several years in the shoe retail business and later with Sherwin Williams Paints. A point was reached when he no longer felt satisfaction in his work and felt the need for a change in his life. A period of self examination and searching led him to a mis­ sion service which resulted in a leading to the ministry. He returned to university and studied at Huron College from which he graduated this spring. As a member of St. John’s Church, St. Thomas, he on the Board ofserved Managers, as Sunday’School Superintendent as well as holding the position of both people’s warden and Rec­ tor’s warden at various times. He was also student assistant at St. John’s throughout his time at Huron College. In 1975 he married Mar­ jorie Target of St. Thomas. The couple are presently liv­ ing in Parkhill. “We are looking forward to our ministry in this area”, Mr, Latham stated. “We are not very well ac­ quainted with the communi­ ty yet and hope to get to know people soon”. The Lathams held “Open House” Sunday. June 11 for members of the three con­ gregations. special task. Fifty two per­ cent of the animals are rais­ ed in the school’s kennels. They must have friendly dispositions, even towards strangers, approximately one to two years old and be willing and able to accept responsibility. Most are German Shepherds, Labradors and Golden Retrievers. The training period is four weeks with the early train­ ing taking place on the school grounds which con­ sists primarily of orchards, and progresses gradually to the hazardous traffic con­ ditions in Birmingham and Royal Oak, Michigan. A bus transports the students and their dogs to thg nearby towns and cities for on the spot training. Persons with less than the usual vision and 16 years of age or over are eligible for a dog. They must however, also be in good health, be emotionally stable and of good moral character before a dog will be given to them. The students live in the school throughout the train­ ing period under the compe- tant instructor. As the average life of a Leader dog is only 8 years, a student Many from Elimville attend wedding By KATHY COOPER A large number from the community attended the wedding of Dale Skinner and Joan Kerslake at Elimville United Church, Saturday. The U.C.W. catered to the meal at the Kirkton- Woodham Community Centre, Many from the area attended the reception later in the evening at the centre. Personals Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Fulton visited several days last week with Mr. & Mrs. Harry Jewitt of Sarnia. Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Cooper visited several days with Mr. & Mrs. Al McDonald, in Owen Sound. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wilkinson and family, Wheatly visited during the weekend with her parents Mr. & Mrs. Norman Jaques. Mr. & Mrs. William Rontly visited a couple of days with their daughter and family Mr. & Mrs. Don Wilcox, Kitchener. Sunday evening visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Cooper and family were Mr'. & Mrs. Russell Morley, Exeter and Mr. & Mrs. Ross Skinner, Barbara and Buddey. Mr. & Mrs. Howard Johns attended. Convocation at University of Western Ontario Friday when Dr. Harold Johns received an honorary Dr. of Science degree. Later they were guests at a reception at Usborne native is Convocation Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Neil of Exeter, Miss Roberta Neil, London, Doug Ryckman, Calgary, Alberta, Mrs. James Sweitzer, Ex­ eter and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johns, Usborne township attended Convoca­ tion at Western University ,Friday as guests of Dr. and Mrs. Harold Johns of Toron­ to. Mr. and Mrs. Neil and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johns also attended the reception following Convocation at Gibbons Ledge, home of the president and Vice- Chancellor of Western University and Mrs. Geo. E. Connell, followed by a dinner party given by Professor and Mrs. Parker may return to the centre when his dog dies and be matched up with another Leader dog. Persons come to the centre from all over the world and often times students are unable to speak english and must be accom­ panied by an interpreter. This makes it difficult for both the dog and the trainer, but the task is usually successful. The centre is a non-profit organization directed by a national board of 30 trustees. Funds are donated by sororities and various public supported agencies and private individuals as well as Lions Clubs across Canada and the U.S. Brass plaques on several lions on the grounds commemorate the many Lions clubs and the founders who have donated time and money toward the internationally famed centre. A film on the school’s work was viewed at the con­ clusion of the tour and a question period followed. Mrs. Hilda Morton thank­ ed the host and on arrival home Mrs. Ivy Adams thanked Mrs. Craven and her committee for organiz­ ing the trip Gibbons Lodge given by president and vice- chancellor Dr, George Connell and Mrs. Connell and an evening dinner party at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W.P. Alford. During the past week Dr. Harold Johns, who is a medical biophysics professor at the University of Toronto and head of the Physics division of the Ontario Cancer Institute incorporating the Princess Margaret Hospital was in London attending the Annual Congress of the Annual Congress of Canadian Association of Physicists of which he is president and chairman of the meetings held at the University of Western Ontario. Visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Howard Johns and Mary last week were Dr. & Mrs. Harold Johns, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Waddell, Toronto, Dr. & Mrs. Martin Johns, Hamilton, Douglas Ryck­ man, Calgary, Miss Roberta Neil, London, Mrs. Jim Carscadder, St. Johns, Newfoundland, M& Mrs. Wesley Neil and Mr. & Mrs. Jim Sweitzer, Exeter and Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Shannon, Katie and Michael, Sarnia Over the weekend Miss. Laura Johns and Martin Overholt were at Wiarton, Cape Crockerand Tober­ mory where Laura was granted her certification in Scuba diving under the in­ struction of Philip Dunbar, Woodstock. tofQe AecV'00 CANNING TIME WILL SOON BE HERE nilit' See us for a Great Price on DEEP FREEZERS IrEEF ■ HKEmKIW Alfora in nonour ot Dr. Harold Johns who addressed Convocation and received an Honorary Dr, of Science Degree. Dr. and Mrs. Martin Johns were over night guests of the Neil’s. Drs. Martin and Harold Johns are sons of the late Dr. Alfred Johns and nephews of the late Wesley Johns formerly of Usborne township. 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