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Times Advocate, 1984-10-31, Page 7MR. AND MRS. JEFFREY ALLEN Margaret Ellen Laing and Jeffrey Lee Allen were mar- ried September 15 in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laing, RR 2 Staffa, and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen, Toronto. Marilyn Zimmer, Stratford, was matron of honour, and the bridesmaids were Eleanor Leasa, Carlingford, and the groom's sister, Jennifer Allen, Toronto. Brian Tanti, Guelph, was best man and the ushers were Eric Marx, Guelph, and Andrew Laing, Toronto. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Peter Darch. The organist was Mrs. Lois Lanneval. The St. Andrew's choir surprised the young couple who are both choir members, by singing an an- them, A Benediction of Praise, following the marriage ceremony. A reception was held at the Col. John McCrae Legion, Guelph. Following the honeymoon motor trip through the eastern United States to Williamsburg, Virginia, the bridal couple are residing at 100 Silvercreek Parkway, Guelph. Photo by Dorothy Taylor Studio - Guelph Filter Queen "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482-7103 Provincial president at area rally Women teachors make gain., "We are today's women, born yesterday, dealing with tomorrow", was the theme when Edna Parker, provin- cial president of the Federa- tion of Women Teachers Association of Ontario spoke to more than 100 members of the Huron Women Teachers Association gathered at the Pine ridge Chalet for their an- nual dinner and meeting. Mrs. Parker, on leave from her position as vice principal of Bayview Public School in Midland to serve as Federa- tion president for a year, gave a brief history of the organiza- tion. The Women Teachers Association was begun in Toronto 100 years ago by eight women determined to improve conditions for their sister teachers. Class sizes ranged from 50 to 100 pupils. Salary was bas- ed on the grade taught, with kindergarten teachers at the bottom of the scale. A salary increase was only possible if someone in a higher bracket died and a teacher was given that position. Girls were not encouraged to continue their education beyond age 16. A quote of an early board member, reproduced in a history of the Association, summed up the prevailing at- titude: "Women's opinions are neither asked for nor needed." In the '40s the practice of asking pregnant teachers to resign was discontinued, and two decades later worhen won the right to equal pay. Three years ago women were allowed open admission to principals' courses. Mrs. Parker stressed three areas of present concern. The importance of the classroom teacher, affirmative action and funding are prime targets for the future. Addressing the first, Mrs. Parker said the classroom teacher is the backbone of the education system. Today's children seem less secure in a rapidly changing world. For many, school is their anchor. Mrs. Parker said her greatest personal gratification as a teacher comes from working with a child who needs to believe in himself, and seeing that child come alive with the realization he is a capable, worthwhile person. Funding, especially of government -mandated pro - but more needed grams, is another concern of the Association president. She would like to see the two-tier grant system replaced with a uniform grant equalizing fun- ding from kindergarten to grade 13 "sufficient for every child to receive the education needed and desired:" Turning to the imbalance in top administrative positions, Mrs. Parker said men com- prise 33 percent of Ontario teachers, and hold 90 percent of the principalships. As more and more women teachers are seeking leadership roles, the Association will continue to press for mandatory affir- mative action to correct this situation. The Federation is providing many opportunities for women to upgrade their qualifications. It actively sponsors subject -oriented conferences on topics such as French, special education and computers. Forty workshops on a variety of subjects are available, as well as summer courses. Mrs. Parker would like to see more girls being en- couraged to take the science courses in high school, and women teaching computer in the classroom. iones-Advocate, October 31, 1984 EXCHANGING VIEWS — The Huron Women Teachers Association held their an- nual meeting at the Pineridge Chalet. Event organizer Sandra Newton, (left) chats with guest speaker Edna Parker, provincial president of the Federated Women Teachers Association of Ontario and Exeter Public School teachers Grace Brine and Jo -Ann Hayman. Saintsbury ACW meet By MRS. HEBER DAVIS Saintsbury Tuesday evening, Mrs. Viola Atkinson was hostess to A Future for Angela .. . A Future for the War Amps And when there are no more War Amputees? A question we are asked. and we have a very good answer. Angela Craig is a rnember of our Child Amputee Program and wears a special myo electric arm and hand the Aar Amps helped to provide. This kind of help. and the many programs We operate. will continue far into the lulu Yr because when there are no longer War Amputees. we will become THE CANADIAN AMPUTEES FOUNDATION and will continue to offer children like Angela every hope for the brightest future Amputees helping amputees. Our legacy will live on Wish to call us' Dial toll free: Metro Toronto residents: (416) 488-0600 Area Codes 519, 613, 705: 1-800-268-8821 All other codes. 1-800-268-8917. The War Amputations of Canada is a registered charitable organization operated on a non-profit basis, under the control and direclion entirely of our own members. Should you wish further information please do not hesitate to contact us. Charitable institution Registration number 0286831-09-13 Donation Address: War Amputations of Canada, Key Tag Service, 140 Merton Street. Toronlo, Ontario MOS 1A5 the October A.C.W. meeting. There were 11 members pre- sent and one visitor. Marguerite Greenlee open- ed the meeting with all repeating the members' prayer followed by prayers led by: Rose Cunningham, Linda Labrache, Eileen Car- roll, the Meditation by Mary Jefferies. Plans were made for the fall dessert euchre to be held Nov. 14. Roll call will be a remembrance verse and a donation for"St. Monica's House." Monies were voted to the budget and the ACW Treasurer, London. The date for the congregational pot luck dinner and Christmas party was set for Dec. 9 following the morning service. give us some; time.' 400"- WiIgive it b • ck, with interest. Plan to attend our Seminar NOVEMBER 13,1984.8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,STRATFORD KNIGHTS INC.. STRATFORD An I.A.P.A. representative will instruct this seminar on "Noise Control and Hearing Conservation"' sponsored by PERTH -HURON SECTION, WESTERN ONTARIO DIVISION INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION ASSOCIATION For registration and further information on this and other events, please contact Mrs. Stella Bannister — (519) 473-9450 Participate To reduce injury experience in the Ontario workplace by 25% over five years. INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION ASSOCIATION Mrs. Hazel Eaton invited the ladies to her home for the November meeting. All en- joyed a delicious lunch serv- ed by the hostess. Personals Rev. Derrick was in charge of Holy Communion Service at 11:30 a.m. Mrs. Sheryl Car- roll provided music. Rev. Derrick took his text from 2nd Thessalonians, Chaper 2:1-8. Service next Sunday is plann- ed for 8:45 a.m. Mrs. Lela Abbott, Mrs. Mabel Needham, Mrs. Myrna O'Neil, Mrs. Murial Cobleigh, Mrs. Greta Gibson, Lucan and Mrs. Alma Godbolt, Ex- eter, were dinner guest Sun- day evening with Mrs. Mary Davis. Mrs. Abbott was marking a November birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tindall spent the weekend with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Cunningham and children, Mar. Crediton East By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR Mrs. Harold Patterson, Dashwood, Miss Brenda Glanville, London, and Mrs. Stan Preszcator attended the Christmas bazaar in London on Sunday and the Patter - son's returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator as supper guests. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Glan- ville, London spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Nick Lansbergen and girls. Mrs. Stan Preszcator was a dinner guest with Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott, London, on Friday. Irving Stahl has just recent- ly returned home from St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where he was a patient for almost five weeks, having surgery on his hip for the se- cond time. On location or Studio Bart DeVries PHOTOGRAPHY (OMMIR(IAI PORTRAITS 'AITDOINGS GROUPS PORK ITY Mounting and laminating r.._.w. .a. r.- -.-YS.* ...--r- .I - Telephone 21S-1298 137 Thames Rd. East Exeter, Ont. Denture Therapy Clinic Charles Dosa 451 Main St. S., Exeter Opposite side of Canadian Tire ' Phone 235-2889 Home: 1-434-1101 Call collect MR. AND MRS. ROBERT W. OSGOOD Doris Betty Stephen and Robert William Osgood ex- changed vows on September 28 at Peace Lutheran Church, Exeter with Rev. John Obeda officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Stephen, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Osgood are the parents of the groom. The matron of honour was Joan Anderson, sister of the groom. The bridesmaids were RuthAnn Osgood, sister-in-law of the groom, and Deb Rubach, friend of the bride and groom. 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