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Zurich Citizens News, 1980-09-04, Page 19Ball tourney food booth nets $670 Citizens News, September 11, 1980 Page 7 Huron Homebound pr •gram unique Rosemary Armstrong; Co- people using them. Members ordinator of the Huron Day were impressed with the Centre for the Homebound, variety of crafts, games and "'services available. Having access to hairdressing, barbering and fQotdare is a blessing to many homebound people. Huron County was, chosen by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services for a pilot project to see if day centres would work in a large rural. area Varna by hairy CioompU was the guest speaker at the September meeting of the Varna United Church Women. She showed slides' of the activities " and of the with no large urban centre. The program has been very successful, butt a Second centre was necessary in Wingham because of the size of the county and the large number of people wishing to take advantage of the program. . The availability of the apartment 'Which was for- merly occupied by the ad- ministrator of Huronview was fortunate, as some of UCW learn about God's importance to man The opening meeting of the U.C.W., following the summer recess, was held Thursday evening with Group number 6, consisting of Helen Consitt, Hilda Lansbergen, Phillipa Steckle and Myrtle Deitz in. charge. Helen Consitt opened the meeting with a poem, followed by a hymn. The scripture lesson was read by Phillipa Steckle. Prayer was offered by Hilda Lans- bergen. A solo "I walk with His hand in mine" was sung by Ethel Meyers ac- companied by Phillipa Steckle. Helen Consitt read another poem after which she gave the offertory prayer and she and Hilda Lansbergen received the offering. The speaker was Dr. Peter Bargin. Ip part it was mentioned that there were over 850 at a prayer break- fast. Dr. Bargin stressed that we should have faith in God in our daily lives and to always have God's hand in our daily works. The speaker was born in the Ukraine and spoke of the atrocities in the 1920's. In 1925 Canada opened its doors, to these people and they got 100 percent credit from the C.P.R. There were 300 families (the last to get out) that got out after World War 2. They were free from bondage and raised their voices in exultation singing "Now thank we all our God". In March 1930 they arrived in Saskatchewan .:. with nothing and after' 5 years they still " had nothing. The tTiought of freedom was astounding and the Mounties were their_ friends. The speaker said that we people here have forgotten how to be thankful. He could not put into words what Canada had done for him and his family. The debt to C.P.R. was paid collectively. We must first have faith and then experience will confirm it. He ended his talk by saying we should look for God's Hand in man's affairs. Phillipa Steckle was ac- companist for the hymns. The business part of the meeting was presided over by Donna Greb the president. Minutes of " the July meeting were adopted as read. The President gave a short report on the finances in the absence of the Treasurer, Isobel Gascho. A donation of $100.00 is to be sent to- Brother Bob (50.00 from the U.C.W. and 50.00 from memorials re. the late Pearl Wurtz) . Members are asked to keep in mind the regional meeting to be held October 15th at Greenway. This is an afternoon meeting only, also the regular October meeting has been changed to October 9. Huronview's facilities, such as the diningroom and the whirlpool bath, are used by the Centre's clients. It's also handy, to the swimming pool at Vanastra, with its ac- commodation for people with disabilities.' The Stroke Recovery Club meets on Wednesdays for therapy and mutual support. There . are some, money- making activities at the centre, and a New Horizons group has been very helpful. Many of the people working with the—clients are volun- teers, including the drivers who provide transportation, and some of the volunteers are residents of the Huronview Home. For the small fee of $4.00 per day, which provides for transportation and a hot noon meal, homebound people have been given the opportunity for one or more days a week in a cheerful group with a variety of in- teresting and fun things to do. Helping disabled people to live in their own home where they are happiest is the trend these days, and this program is often the alternative to expensiv institutional care. The theme.of the devotions at the meeting was "Building Personality". Pat Norman, Dorothy Ostrom and Margaret McClymont led, in worship. Vic -president Margaret Hunt conducted the business meeting in the absence of the president, who was sick. The bill for painting the interior of tile church came to $873. Help was volunteered to run the food booth at the weekend ball tournament, where we hoped to clear enough to pay for refinishing the floor in the sanctuary. A decision was made to continue supporting our foster child until he is .old enough to. become self- supporting, then we can discuss how this money can be most effectively used. The 'fall regional meeting will be in Bayfield church on Ocotber 6, beginning with dessert and coffee at 6:30. Varna U.C.W.'s fall supper will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The guest • preacher for Varna United Church's anniversary, which is on September 21, will be Rev. Alun Thomas of Bayfield. Guest soloist is Gloria Hart of Stratford. Steamers flushed In the Homestead Ball Tournament on the weekend at Varna ball park, the Stanley Steamers lost their first game by a lop sided score, then went on to win the second game against Winthrop. On Sunday they Please turn to page 9 CWLTgives thanks By JULIE DAVIS After having had such a success with our Bean Festival Day. I think that all the C.W.L. members of St. Boniface deserve a big thanks for' all their efforts. Those who made pies suplied us with such a love- ly assortment of various e'kinds that it was impossible to walk by them and not buy onP. Also, those who helped t � sell the quilt tickets ieserve a big thanks. Last but no lease we thank all those who supported us by buying our pies and quilt tickets. Those proceeds have enabled us to buy new catechetical books for our high school students' new upcoming fall program. Thank goodness. for such lovely weather that day. A very-imteresting aspect of our last C.W.L. meeting in August was the topic of the elderly that were Director Father Mooney discussed. He stated the importance of the Bishops Letter stress- ing that we recognize our seniors impact on our socie- ty so that what it boils down to is that we need to follow or look up to them for advice to influence our choice of vocation in life. All their norms, values, in- directly affect us positively but we must recognize their importance iv our lives. Golden Glimpses Residents who took _ ad- vantage of the beautiful autumn weather during the past week to go out visiting were Mr. James' Clarke, Mrs. Nellie Cleave, Mrs. Nancy Koehler, Mrs. Mabel Jaques, Mrs. Margaret Pfaff and Mrs. Beatrice Overholt. On Tuesday evening, the Ladies Auxiliary began their fall programmes for the fall and winter season. The programme consisted of readings by Mrd. McBride, Mrs. Ethel Meyers san two solos accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Menno Steckle, Cathy and Margy Hartman played several piano duets, accordian solos were played by Robert Hoffman and Angela Fleming and a duet was played by Angela and Mary Fleming. We are pleased that Mrs. Emma Bennewies and Mr. William Decker have been able to return from the hospital. We welcome Mrs. Bella Snell to the home. She is a former Exeter resident. Just a little reminder to our readers that Gerri Fashions will be here on Wednesday, September 17th ,from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You are welcome to come and browse around. Also, on Sunday afternoon, Sep- tember 21st, at 2:00 p.m., the Shriner's Band will be here to provide music for both residents and. visitors who would enjoy their music. Weather permitting, the band will be playing outside so perhaps it would be a good idea to bring along your lawn chair. Our new apartment complex is progressing extremely well and it ap- pears that the roof,will be put on this week. It is expected that the apartments which will be very similar to those of. the Maplewoods -apart- ments will be ready for occupancy sometime during November. Some of our residents enjoyed a bus tour in and around the surrounding area on Friday afternoon. Bingo was played on Friday evening followed by refreshments. The Sunday evening chapel service was con- ducted by Rev. Brian Elder of Crediton United Church. Mrs. " Leila . Finkbeiner presided at the organ during the service. • FOUNDATION #1 FREDERICK • REGISTERED #1 FREDERICK • CERTIFIED #1' YORKSTAR