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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-04-26, Page 11• • jib Plage 110-- .ueknow Sentinel, Wednesday, Apra 20q970 Members of the Lucknow and District branch of the Canadian Arthritis Society attended the Bluewater Region Annual Meeting at the Walkerton Golf and Country Club, on April 22. Shown left to right, are Catherine Andrew, Lucknow Branch chairman; Jean Kaufman, Lucknow, Thelma Brown, Lucknow, Cora Cranston, R. R. 2 Lucknow, Olive Blake, Dungannon and Roma Sargent, Region Chairman. Bluewater region Arthritis Society holds annual meeting Over 100 Arthritis Society Vol- unteersmet at the Walkerton Golf and Country Club on R April 22 for the Bluewater icegion annual meeting. Representing the Lucknow and District Branch were Mrs, Cora Cranston, Mrs. Olive Blake, Mrs. Jean Kaufman, Mrs. Thelma Brown and Mrs. Catherine Andrew. , The meeting was chaired by Mrs. Roma .Sargent, Region ,chairman. LUCKNOW CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. L. Van Staaldtunen Pastor SUNDAY, APRIL 30 Services at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Listen to the Back to God Hour Message of Today CKNX Wingham, 10:30 a.m. Radio dial 920 LUCKNOW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Wm. Munshaw B.A. M.Div. SUNDAY, APRIL 30 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Coming, May 7th Anniversary Services 11 a.m. and 7:30 p m. EVERYONE WELCOME LUCKNOW UNITED CHURCH Rev. Doug Kaufman Minister SUNDAY, APRIL 30 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Morning Worship Nursery Provided for pre-school children Jr. Congregation for 5.8 year old children Mr. Ross Morrison, Executive Director for the Society, brought the Ontario Division Financial Report and commented on the Society's application to the Prov- incial Lottery. Mr. Morrison explained the Society's aim to double the number of Rheumat- ologists in Canada by 1981. Canada is considered to have one of the best Arthritis Control programs in the world. The Society's goal in the next few years will be to develop enough rheumatologists to have one in about 29 communities by 1981. This would make excellent arth- ritis care available to about 80% of Canada's population. Miss Catherine McKeen of Owen Sound, reported on the huge success of the Sixth Annual T.V. Special held on March 12, raising over $17,000.00. Nominations were held for Region Chairman to replace Mrs. Roma Sargent. Mrs. Kathleen McKay of Clarksburg was voted., into office. Three workshops on "Public- ity", "Rural Canvassing" and "Fun" raising projects were held in the morning session which the Volunteers found both interesting and educational. Guest Medical Speaker for the day was Dr. Keith Coulter of the London Rheumatic Disease Unit. Dr. Coulter explained to the BRUCE UNITED CHURCH. .PRESBYTERY The chairman of Bruce Presby- tery, Rev. James Stockton, open- ed the Bruce United Church Presbytery session on April 18 with prayer and declared the court opened. Routine business„ was attended to and the welcome to Southamp- ton United Church was given by Rev. Dr. Brydon. Rev. Dave Proctor was the representative from Hamilton Conference. The four committees met for an hour ' and then returned to the Sanctuary where :Rev. James -Stockton, Rev. Dr. Brydon, and Rev. Dr. Hakyo6 Park conducted the annual communion service. The . two committees, Finance and Stewardship and Congrega- tional Life, reported their find- ings. The latter show much concern for the present day use of the Sabbath ,Day and give full support to the work of the Lord's Day Alliance. There is to be further study on the topic. After luncheon Pastoral Rela- tions and Communications re- ported, then Rev. McDowell introduced Rev, Robert McLean of the Project Ministry of General Council. They led in the presenta- tion of the report of the Task Force of the Ministry. a Volunteers the procedures taken when a patient enters an R.D.U. and the treatment program car- ried out by the team of specialists there. Arthritic Patient, Mrs. Elgin Johnston of Wingham, added her testimony to that of the Doctor's in the success of her treatment while in the Wellesley R.D.U. several years ago. Mrs. Johnston stressed to the Volun- teers the importance of getting an early diagnosis. KAIRSHEA W.I. The annual meeting of Kair- shea Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Hank Hartemink on April 20. The president, Mrs. Evan Keith, welcomed all and opened the meeting with a poem. Minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs. Lloyd MacDougall, Mrs. Cliff Roulston gave a report of the District directors meeting. The District Annual will be at Reid's 'Corners May 16. Delegates to be Mrs. Harold Howald and Mrs. Bob Gilchrist. An invitation from Holyrood W .L to attend their meeting May 4th was accepted. There is to be a Tea at Bruclea Haven May 4, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9. This being the annual meeting, reports were given. Mrs. Harry Lavis, convener of the nominating committee presented the slate of officers. Mrs. Cliff Roulston presided for the election of, officers. President, Mrs. Evan Keith; 1st vice, Mrs. Allan Mac- Dougall; 2nd vice, Mrs. Harold Howald; secretary •treasurer, Mrs. Lloyd MacDougall; assist- ant, Mrs. Donald C. Maclntyre; district director, Mrs. Cliff Roul- ston; alternate, Mrs. Clarence Ritchie; public relations officer, Mrs. , Clarence Ritchie; curator, Mrs. Leonard Clarke; committee to curator, Mrs. Donald MacKin- non, Mrs. Cliff Roulston, Mrs. Harvey Houston, Mrs. Ted Col- lyer; auditors, Mrs. Donald MacKinnon, Mrs. Leonard Clarke; sunshine committee, Mrs. Roy Finlayson, Mrs. Gordon Wall; branch directors, Mrs. Harvey Houston, Mrs. Cliff Roul- ston, Mrs. Farrish Moffat, Mrs. AlvinSchmidt. Standing committee conveners: Agriculture and Canadian Indus- tries, Mrs. Bob Gilchrist; Citizen- ship and World Affairs, Mrs. Donald MacKinnon; Education and Cultural Activities, Mrs. Frank MacKenzie; Family and Consumer Affairs, Mrs. Virdin Mowbray; Resolutions, Mrs. Geo, McBride. After the meeting was closed lunch was served by the hostess and directots, Mrs. Philip Steer, Mrs. Harvey Houston, Mrs. Wm. Maclntyre. Lucknow W.I. Bold annual meeting The annual meeting of the Lucknow Women's Institute was held on April 17 beginning with a pot luck luncheon. The president, Mary MacGilliv- ray, conducted the business meeting. The secretary treasurer, Mrs, Bert .Gammie, read the minutes, of the March meeting and the treasurer's report. Mrs. George Whitby reported on the District Directors meeting which she attended at Silver Lake on March 28. The minutes of the last annual meeting and reports were then read. Agriculture and Canadian Industry, Mrs. Grace Gibson; World Affairs, Mrs. Wilbur Brown in the absence of Mrs. Ross Shiells; Citizenship, Mrs. Wilbur Brown; Education and Cultural Activity, Mrs. Beth Ritchie in 'the absence of Mrs. Gordon Fisher; Family and Con- sumer Affairs, Mrs. Omar Brooks; Resolutions, Mrs. E. W. Rice; Curator, Mrs. Raymond Leddy; Public Relations, Mrs. George Kennedy; Auditors, Mrs. Grace Campbell. Mrs. Omar Brooks, reporting for the nominating committee, presented the following slate of officers. They were installed by -Mrs. Philip Stewart. Past presid- ent, Mrs. Armstrong Wilson; president, Mrs. Mary MacGilliv- ray; 2nd vice president, Mrs. George Whitby; secretary treas- urer, Mrs. Bert Gammie; public relations officers, Mrs. George Kennedy; district director, Mrs. Armstrong Wilson, alternate, Mrs. Raymond Leddy; branch directors, Mrs. Jack Collinson, Mrs. Cyril Brown, Mrs. Beth Ritchie; auditors, Mrs. Grace Campbell, Miss Lena Robertson; pianist, Mrs. Wes Ritchie; cheer- io convener, Mrs. Jas. McNaugh- ton. Standing Committee conveners - Agriculture and Canadian Industry, Mrs. Grace Gibson; Citizenship, Mrs. Wilbur Brown; World Affairs, Mrs. Ross Shiells; Education and Cultural Activity, Mrs. Grace Campbell; Family and Consumer Affairs, Mrs. Omar Brooks; Resolutions, Mrs. E. W. Rice; Curator, Mrs. Raymond Leddy; Public Relations Officer, Mrs. George Kennedy; Repres- entative.to Brucelea Haven, Mrs. Alex MacNay. An invitation to visit the Holyrood W.I. on May 4th was accepted. The possibility of a suitable trip for the members was discussed. It was decided to make a donation to the Community Complex, which is nearing com- pletion. New members, Mrs. Cyril Brown and Mrs. Olive Smith, were welcomed. Hospitai Aut i lia i4y hold April meeting Mrs. Don Vair opened the -April meeting of the Auxiliary to Wingham and District Hospital with the Auxiliary prayer and a thought for the day. Mrs. Ross Hamilton, the sec- retary;read minutes of the annual meeting ,and three executive meetings. Mrs. Passmore report- ed there were thirteen- active Candy Stripers. The girls are awarded up to 100 hours of service. It was also decided to award the girls after 200, 300, 400 and 500 hours of service. Capping ceremony will be in May.° Mrs. John Gnay introduced the guest speaker, Dr. Doug Mow- bray, who very capably talked on Kidney Dialysis. Mrs. Leonard Phillips thanked Dr. Mowbray for taking time out of his busy schedule to speak to the auxiliary. Mrs. Robert Ritter, convener of Gift Case, reported sale for January were $132.00, February $151.00 and March $214.00. Mrs. Jack Nevery reported that the Membership Committee was selling memberships. Mrs,. William Forsythe is the convener for Tag Day, which is to be held May 1st to May 11th. Mrs. Forsythe and her willing helpers will be canvassing Wing - ham and surrounding area. The Blood Donor Clinic is to be held on May 2nd at F. E. Madill Secondary School. Mrs. Gnay is the convener from the auxiliary and asked for volunteers to help. Mrs. Vair met with Mr. Hayes and was asked for some volunteer help in the Paediatric Ward. This was favourably accepted. The possibility of helping in the morning when staff are extra busy was thought to be the best time. Mr. Hayes also asked for some assistance in promoting Hospital Day which is May 12th. The Auxiliary Tea will be held on May 29th. Mrs. Donald Stuart, the treas- urer, reported the sale of tickets on the quilt which is to be raffled at the auxiliary meeting in June, amounted to $65.00. Mrs. Passmore and Mrs. Stuart will be delegates to the Spring Conference at Beaverdale Golf Course on April 24th. . HURON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Huron County Historical Soci- ety met April 20, in Auburn in the Memorial Community Centre as guests of the Auburn Women's Institute. As member and friends arrived they enjoyed viewing the display of pictures, antique china, and needlework. Slide pictures of Auburn from old postcards were shown by Mrs. Oliver Anderson, with commen- tary by Mrs. Marion Haggitt,. curator of the W.I. Tweedsmuir History book, assisted by Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock,- Mrs. Wm. Clark, and Mrs. Thos. Jardin, giving a well prepared history of the village, Mrs. Greg Park sang a quaint old song which her grandmother used to sing, calling Maggie from the kitchen door. Her accompan- ist was Mrs. Ken McDougall at the piano. Ross Robinson gave two mouth organ selections accompanied by Mrs. Donald Haines. Harry Worseli, president, con- ducted the business meeting of the Historical Society, assisted by Mrs. Mervyn Batkin, secretary treasurer. Membership fees were received by Mrs. LeRoy Poth who also gave her report. For $2.00 a member also receives the booklet printed each year (or $3.00 for a couple). k Courtesies were extended by Mr. Arthur Youngblut, and all enjoyed lunch and visiting. The next meeting is planned for May in 'Kippen. Kinette election Tuesday, April 18, the Kinettes held elections during the regular meeting. A Candlelight Initiation Cere- mony was held for the three newest Kinettes, Jane Couci, Joan Hodgins, Cheryl Cote. The new officers for 1978-1979 are: president; Diane Hackett; 1st vice president, Linda Johnston; 2nd vice president, Lillian Ab- bott; treasurer, Karen Johnstone; secretary, Cheryl Cote; registrar, Jane Couci; bulletin editor, Diane DeGroote. On April 25, the Lucknow Kinettes will be going to Drayton to attend a Zone Inter Club.