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Times-Advocate, 1981-10-15, Page 19CWL MEETS IN ZURICH — Over 150 Catholic Women's League members from 22 groups met in Zurich Wednesday for the Stratford Deanery. Shown are: Father J: Bensette, Helene Ducharme, Cathy VanAken, Julie Debus, St. Boniface CWL presi- dent Coby VanDen Boomen, diocese CWL president Rita Outette, and diocese director FotheriM.F. White. St. Boniface,hosts 150 for deanery The ladies of St. Boniface C.W.L. in Zurich hosted a Deanery meeting at the community centre on Wednesday October 7. It in- cluded a delicious meal serv- ed at noon, to over 150 members answering the roll call from all over the Strat- ford deanery, coming from as far as Windsor, Sarnia and London. (it was a record crowd) . Welcoming everyone pre- sent were, president of our league: Coby Vanden Boomen, diocesan director; Fr. White and diocesan president: Miss Rita Ouellette. Conveners gave talks on their various jobs in the C.W.L. then we broke up into focus groups for discussion. Two parishes were presented scrolls for 60 years of service in the league which were: St. Patricks in Dublin and St. Joseph's, Clinton. In the absence of Fr. Mooney (our pastor) Fr. Bensette from the neighbouring parish, St. Peter's. spoke briefly. (there were seven priests present from various parishes). A film in the afternoon en- titled "I'll Find A Way" about a little handicapped girl - was very impressive and leftus all thinking and felling more handicapped than she was. Parish teaching conference All parishes in the Diocese of London are presently tak- ing part in seven teaching conferences (a training program for the ministries of the people of God) With representatives from each deanery. (our's being Strat- ford) Others are, Ingersoll, Windsor, Essex, Sarnia, Kent and London. Those on the team from this area are, Esther Rau, Exeter, Jerome Sweeney, Zurich, and Father Loebach, Twenty years Well it won't be long. 1984. Then 2001. While some of you contend we are heading towards a police state. I somehow feel that 2001 is more preeminent in our collective futures. CBC showed 2001; A Space Odyssey, Wednesday. It is a classic film (which like all classics some feel is just stupid). But it contains a visison of the past and predictions for the future. Unlike 1984's not so benevolent big -brother Miscellaneous Rumblings 13y ROB CHESTER watching and keeping a finger on society, 2001's watcher is a giant all-powerful computer, slowly going crazy. Much of our financial lives are now monitored by computer, and many of us spend countless quarters and hours of leisure time blasting electronic aliens on computer moderated pinball. But more shocking is suddenly realizing a com- puter can now do something which was thought to be impossible - for the computer. When I first started reading about computers they were basically number processing units. They could do complex mathematics and repeated operations much faster than a human being could. One of the big problems was teaching a computer to play chess. The game involves countless decisions and weighing of alternatives. It is also very mathematical, so it is a natural for couputers. What was a problem 10 years ago is now a rAntenna B & T Sales & Service Installation and Repairs Delhii Towers T.V. and C.B. Antennas VARNA, ONTARIO Brian McAsh 482-7129 If no answer call 482-7157 •-- • We'll Do the Job Right... Whatever the project, call on us for Ready -Mix Concrete • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM (Inciuding Manure Tanks) FREE ESTIMATES C. A. McDOWILL LTD. EXETER, ONTARIO Plant: 235-0833 Office: 235-1969 Goderich. along with 13 others. A total of about 150 are taking part in this program. Their first teaching conference was held last Friday and Satur- day in Tillsonburg with theme being "Jesus, the Son of God". The next one is on October 30-31 in Goderich. Rest home auxiliary meets Twenty five members of the Rest Home auxiliary met last Tuesday for their October meeting following a lovely program of music and lunch under the committee of Ann Watson, Blanche Bechard, Beatrice Corriveau and Margaret McBride. The president Martha Ducharme welcomed everyone. A very interesting and detailed report was given by Cecelia Farwell on the recent convention she attended in Toronto, on Homes for the Aged. "The Right to Live Right" and enjoyed seeing the film, "Aging is everyone's con- cern". She reported that On- tario has 168 homes for eldery people. The group bought some new dresser scarfs for the residents, and a motion was made to order 121 Christmas table centerpieces for the dining room from the Zurich Village Floral and Gift Shop - to be ready for the fall bazaar, on November 14. Also to buy a light for the organ and 2 high intensity lamps for the craft room, plus a cart for the dining room. Almost 100 at pro-life Nearly 100 people attended the Pro -Life meeting and pot luck supper held at St. Peter's parish hall, St. Joseph last Tuesday even- ing, with guest speaker be- ing; Elaine Townshend of Clinton. Representatives came from all over Huron County and counting household game. For about $100 you can be humiliated by a chess computer. When I visited the science center in Toronto just after it opened (in about 1968) a display about the size of a 12 -inch television could simulate the human voice by electronics. It said one word: Coffee. (Frightening too, is the implication of this computer word. If computers even- tually replace the civil service, the coffee break may not be as passe as some would hope.) In another dusty old science fiction film, The For - bin Project. a group of scientists build a huge com- puter. The computer, then being much smarter than the scientists had expected, must design its own voice circuits. My wife's grandfather has been declared legally blind. In order to cope with his new found problems, he is making use of tape recorders and sound to replace his reading. A gift from his daughter was a talking alarm clock. With a press of a button a little voice announces the time in hours and minutes. When the alarm goes of the voice recites; "It is now 7:15 a.m.". All this is squeezed into a little gold box (with a traditional (9) quartz crystal time display) about one- quarter the size of a cigarette package. It won't be long. When does processing of information become thought? Much of our thinking is recall from memory and processing of information. What we concieve as original thought is usually related to something that went before. So if we build a computer big enough and with enough memory and enough capacity to refer back and forth and weigh alternatives, at what point can it think? Beats me. A computer is a useful and powerful tool. It can save time and human effort; the machines are enter- taining and do provide jobs for those building and ser- vicing them, but I wouldn't want my life to be dominated by one. I spend the odd quarter to munch space invaders, but it will never replace my real hobby and quite frankly it appeals to me as nothing more than a novel- ty. A surprising novelty. Three years to 1984. Twenty to 2001. It won't be long. WI hears Haberer Mrs. E. Consitt and Mrs. O. Jones were in charge of the October Women's Institute meeting held in Hay Township Hall. With Mrs. L. Klopp at the piano we sang the Ode and Now Thank We All Our God. Mrs. Jones read two poems Thankfulness and Gratitude. Mrs. Consitt introduced Janet Coleman and Joanne Consitt who did a tap dance for us. Joanne also played several piano solos. The topic was Citizenship and World Affairs and Warden Fred Haberer was speaker. He has been a busy man attending an average of 10 meetings a week. He said we should be proud of Huron County. It Is In the heart of vacation land and has lots of good agricultural land. Huron has one of the leading health care programa and social services program. Our goal should be to build a strong community and unless we set our eights high we accomplish little. He said he is concerned about our declining rural population due to not enough industries to employ our young people. He is pleased our natural environments are preserved so well. A short question and answer period followed. Janet Coleman favoured us with several piano solos. During the business Mrs. H. Hohner was appointed delegate to the area con- vention in St. Marys November 5 and 6. Bingo to support India mission Everyone Is invited to a bingo at the arena in Zurich on Sunday afternoon from 2- 4 (October 25) with all proceeds going to Bro. Bob Mittleholtz in India. Jack pot prize of a pig will again be donated by Case Van Raay. So mark your calen- dars. (Spponsored by St. Boniface Parisi °. Adkins funeral We would like to express our sympathy to the family of the late Henry and Violet Adkins (long time residents of Zurich) who passed away only two days apart from each other. (October 9 and October 11). Parents of Howard Adkins and a sister of Margaret Hess, Zurich. A double funeral service was held for the couple on Tuesday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Quilting classes Huron county and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, are holding two adult classes in Exeter at the Masonic Lodge on Thursday October 9 and October 15 for ladies of this area to learn some new approaches to the lovely old art of quilting. The classes are being attended t by, Helene Ducharme Hensall; Theresa Stark, Marie Gelinas, Evelyn Regier, Alida Rau, Mrs. Hendriks and Joanne Vermunt, Zurich. Personals Marc and Cindy Gelinas and two children, London spent the holiday weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mozart Gelinas Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gelinas, London spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Lily Roche, RR 2, Zurich and brother, Maurice and Gert Durand at RR 1, Dashwood. Mr. Truman Fischer is presently vacationing with his sisters, Mrs. Leona Reichert and Mrs. Thelma Thiel and families, also other relatives and friends before soon returning home to Wapello, Saskatchewan. Eleanor Lawrence, Ruby Neeb and Ina Neeb attended the Huron county women's institute fall rally in Belgrave on Monday Oc- tober 5 with special speaker, Rev. A. Scott, (who is blind) and spoke on "Believing in Yourself" which was said to be very inspiring and meaningful. Members of the Lion's club are now collecting for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Beauchamp of Pembroke spent the Thanksgiving weekend with their son, Don and Elaine Beauchamp and three children. 4-H meeting The second meeting of the 4-H group "Crazy Carvers" began with the pledge, then reviewed the happenings of their last get together. Celebrating a birthday was, Susan Deichert who was treated, to a cupcake with a candle in it! They then learned about the stock pot, and tasted some. Leaders Joan and Helene Regier domonstrated the making of fried chicken with barbeque sauce and peaches. which was enjoyed by all 14 girls present. Congratulations to Catherine Weido and Richard Heimple who were married on Saturday Oc- tober 10 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church by Pastor Jack Dressler. Dinner and reception was held at the Hensall community centre. Music was provided by Mozart's Melody Makers. Catherine is the daughter of Glen and Elaine Weido, RR 1. Zurich. Congratulations to Matthew and MaryLou Denomme who recently celebrated their 25th wed- ding anniversary (on September 29). But due to Matthew returning home from the hospital, they had to cancel their plans for a dance. Stanley pay raised, benefits go down Stanley Township council has annouced 1981 remuneration for council members. This year the councillors and the deputy reeve will receive $2.500 while the reeve receives $2,850 plus $150 for signing cheques. Clerk Mel Graham said the honorariums included pay for attendance at all special meetings. He added the pay was up about $250 from last year, but some of the councillors were paid extra in 1980 for committees. special meetings and conventions. The pay. one-third of which is tax free, also covers mileage for the coun- cil members. In other business at coun- cil's October meeting, five applications for $21,600 in tile drainage loans were accepted. Council passed a motion to give out $36,400 in loans to six applicants. Graham said about $90,000 of Stanley Township's allotment of $165.000 for tile drainage had been loaned out. Council granted approval for a pit licence to Kenneth Merner. The pit is to be located on part of lot 2, on the Bayfield road north con- cession. There is "no use beating a PERCY BEDARD Carpenter *Custom Built Homes *Renovations *Additions *Repairs *Free Estimates Phone 236-4873 After 6 Zurich �nnnmm�imatmm�nmumlltlmtnllmmnmm�mnnnnnumm�nnnnnmm�nnnul nl� Freshest bread * rolls * pastries * cookies Zurich 236-4912 Seaforth 527-1803 a MoruWloste t11 ummINltullllul s 11111IIlliItilIIIIImmittltlllll iniiliiimouatialllllllIM 1 TASTY NU BAKERY & CHEESE HOUSE * donuts and over 60 varieties of Canadian and Imported Cheese dead horse" the clerk said of council's filing of a Township of Minto resolu- tion calling for lower in- terest rates. Graham said council had already signed and forward- ed a similar resolution. Council was informed that the Huron County Board of Education would be collec- ting its tax allocation four times a year. Currently it is collected twice per year. Around 30 members of the Golden Agers club enjoyed a fish dinner last Wednesday evening combined with a brief business meeting at the Bayview Tourist Tavern on the Blue Water Highway. Congratulations to Mike and Diane O'Connor on the arrival of their fourth child a boy. who was born on Satur- day October 10. A baby shower was held for Judy Van Aaken (nee Ducharme) on Friday night for 20 friends and relatives at the apartment of Denise Schroeder in Hensall. They received a lot of cute little baby things. A bridal shower was held for Ruth Martin on Friday evening at the Mennonite Fellowship Hall with ap- proximately 80 of her friends and relatives attending. She received several useful and lovely gifts. Ruth is the duaghter of Joe and Mary Martin. Zurich and fiance of Wayne Hamilton. The couple are to be married on November 7. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Horner recently returned home after a 3 week vaca- tion with their son, and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Helen Horner and two - children in LaFord, Alberta. October 15, it Poge 3A Dome Geoffrey Constrndlen Hors. Renoralions, Add,f,ons Form Budding, & Repairs Aluminum Siding S Awn,ngs zuoch 276-4471 Oayfinm 6Na. 235.2961 Ermines MICHAEL P. O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOMES BONTNRON CHAPEL 118 KING STREET HENSALL, ONTARIO NOM 1X0 TELEPHONE 262-2211 WESTLAKE CHAPEL 49 GOSHEN STREET, N. 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The United Nations Food and Agriculture organization (FAO) estimates that Somalia is now host to the largest refugee population in the world — entirely dependent on outside food sources for of least the foreseeable future. THE NEED 15 GREAT! And the need is for CORN a basic food commodity throughout most of Eastern Africa. Ontario Corn can help meet the need Distribution will be supervised/monitored by personnel from reputable relief and development agencies who will be reporting back to the Food Bark CORN FOR THE HORN is an emergency relief project that brings together the Christian denominations of Ontario In a united effort with the Food Bank, The Canadian Government through CDA matches your voluntary donation in CORN or CASH by 3 to 1 That is, for every dollar value of corn voluntarily delivered by a farmer or cash donated, the government grants additional $3.00. This additional money is used 5 You then place the cheque for your corn delivery payable to the Food Bank and a copy of the "Certificate of Direction" into a self-addressed, stamped envelope available In the elevator and mail it to the Food Bank. 6 You will receive a fax deductible receipt from the Food Bank. 7 Make sure that your name and full mailing address are on the envelope as well as the denominational ,nformation reauestea To donate CASH you: 1 Place your cheque or money order into a Food Bank self-addressed. stamped envelope 2 YOu will receive a tax deductible receipt from the Food Bonk. 3 Make sure that your full name and address is on the envelope as well as the denominational information requested. Alt donors will receive reports as to what has happened with the corn and how it was distributed Thank you for responding. God loves a cheerful giver to purchase corn and help pay for the freight to the receiving country Administrative costs of operating the Food Bank program amount to less than 5% of the total budget HERE IS HOW IT WORKS: You con participate in the CORN FOR THE HORN Program either by donating CORN or CASH To Donate CORN you: 1 Deliver the corn to the elevator 2. Tell the elevator manager how much Corn you want to donate to the Food Bank. 3. The elevator manager will issue a cheque payable to the Food Bonk for the net value of the corn. 4 You as the donor and the elevator manager will sign a "Certificate of Direction" of which you retain a copy. Steering Committee Bruce Bierman, Lutheran Church E C.S. R.R 01. NEW DUNDEE. Ontario NOB 2E0 Phone (510) 696-3022 John E Dick, Mennonite Church WHEATLEY. Ontario NOM 2P0 Phone (5101 8254583 'cm Oegema. Christian Formers Federation of Ontario 'ALBOTVILLE. Ontario NOL 2K0 Phone (510) 633-0514 Don Longford. United Church of Canada. R R r2 KERWOOD C^to'c NOP 280 Phone 1510) 24'-36'50 Peter Zwort. Christian ?etcr—ea Church. PO Box 235 GR,MSB' L3M 4G3 Phone .416', 643 25C" CORN FOR THE HORN FOOD BANK 201.1483 Pembina Hwy Winnipeg, Manitoba. Canada R3T 2C8 Telephone (204) 475-3550 The -CORN FOR THE HORN" is an Ontario Inter -Church proieCt The Food Bank o subsidrory of the viennonite Central Committee (Canada) serves os the co-ordinating agency For ooditional information contact members of the steering committee. your denominational headquorters or the Food Bank