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Clinton News-Record, 1985-4-24, Page 26---.ClaINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24,1985= -Page 3A FeI!owst.:1p and Friendship Volunteers help others around the world CLINTON - "Being a volunteer is something special and so often we shrug it off. It's not second rate work. What would organizations be like without volunteers?" Volunteers, the important role they play in Canada and around the world was a focus of a presentation given by Irene Crawford at the Huron Day Centre Volunteer Spring Workshop, held on April 18. Mrs. Crawford writes the column, the Senior Side of Living, a feature of the London Free Press for the past nine years. Mrs. Crawford noted, "smiles and small obligations that bring comfort to mankind is what it's all about", quoting Dr. Sir Hum- phry Davies. Volunteerism, she noted, is evident around the world. In fact in many countries, where funding is limited and trained workers are scarce, "Volunteers must per- form all crucial services." In Belguim, volunteers from a retiree group in one northern city established a tour guide program, geared specifically for elderly tourists. In Bristol, volunteers assist victims of robbery and assault. They provide counselling and help restore the victim's confidence. Scotland's volunteers utilize van services to provide information and food to the elder- ly. A mobile advice centre brings counselling and information to seniors. Chefs on Wheels delivers 500 meals at a time to seniors who live in high rise apartments. In Taiwan, Granparenting Rooms have been set up in the schools for the elderly. Paid social workers and volunteers teach the elderly how to adjust and cope with the country's changing lifestyle and how to live with the things they cannot change. The pro- gram hopes to lessen the high incidence of suicide among the elderly. In countries around the globe, volunteers have a high profile during times of crisis, but Mrs. Crawford noted, that "everyday volunteers" need recognition for their day to day dedication. Mrs. Crawford was one of several guest speakers who took part in the day -long workshop. Joan Van Den Broeck of the Heart and Stroke Foundation spoke on the topic "Strokes and Volunteers." Bryan Lavis of Lavis Insurance in Clinton explained what insurance coverage is recommended for volunteer drivers. Jack Carter, Chief Engineer at Huron - view reviewed fire safety procedures. Workshop attendants also learned about the misconceptions of the mentally retard- ed, procedures to save a choking victim and .flow to lift and transfer patients safely. More than 24 volunteers attended the workshop. This type of education seminar has become an annual event at the Huron Day Centre. Work at the Centre relies heavily on volunteer contributions and each June, Volunteer Appreciation Night is held to honor their efforts. In 1984 the Huron Day Centre was open 253 days and provided 3,531 days of care for an average of 14 clients per day. The Centre received 1,563 days of volunteer service with an average of six volunteers per day. During 1984, some 60 volunteers assisted at the Centre. • Kinette s to hold Blood Donor. Clinic The Clinton Kinettes were involved in a little Easter Egg-citement last Tuesday night. Everyone arrived at the Clinton Credit Union, carrying their Easter basket and anxious to see what their so-called Easter surprise would be. With a time limit of 25 minutes to collect the required items, they proceeded to the mystery dinner which turn- ed out to be at the Bedford Hotel in Goderich. The winners of the Easter Egg- citement were Carol Lobb, Bette Dalzell and Mary Wood. Eight Kinettes from Clinton attended the Zone Conference in Mitchell on April 22. The Queen of the Fair luncheon for the contestants and mothers will beheld on May 28 at the Town Hall meeting room. Anyone wishing further information should contact Marie Jefferson. The Kinette Club will be donating $500 to the Clinton Town Hall for the purchase of chairs. With a Wintario grant of the same value, it will certainly help towards the pur- chase of the required furnishings of the Town Hall Auditorium. The upcoming Blood Donor Clinic will be on May 15th at Central Huron Secondary School, 1:30 - 4:30 and 6:11 - 8:30 p.m. This is a joint service project of the Clinton Kinet- tes and the Beta Sigma Phi. The next executive meeting will be held at Dorothy Boughen's on May 2 at 8:00 p.m. ✓�%�r'// f///ir 1,�% y�l �rrrr� Ax rri% r / r .,r rj/i'lfr` /. � ��% . • /%ri%%(f%/ "A% ryrir // r'/r.✓l/. Bob Groves of Goderich (left) and Willa Rathwell of Clinton (right) were among the more than 20 participants to take part in a volunteer workshop, held at the Huron Day Centre in Clinton on April 18. One of the guest speakers was Irene Craford ( centre), of the London Free Press. She writes the Senior Side of Living column. ( Shelley McPhee photo) 4 H'ers learn how to sew hems CLINTON-On April 15 the 4-H Rib -its held their second last meeting. We started out with the pledge and motto. We read our home activities: We looked over and read our 4-H books. We examined our outfits/ for the garment evaluation page. We compared the prices to see which would be cheaper to buy or to make of a chosen garment. On April 8, Rib -its held their sixth meeting at Pat Saundercock's. We started out the meeting with the pledge and motto. Pat took us -out to her sewing machine to show how to hem. We were given a sample to sew at home. Wher we finished the lesson Springtime Spring I like Spring and hear the birds sing. I like Spring to hear the bells ring. I like walking in the woods and see animals run, A new life has just begun. 0, what fun we will have today. We can run and play. I'm glad Spring came,- I'm certainly glad winter is gone. -by Steven DeWolfe, Gr. 4, Hullett Central School. Spring Is Here Spring is here And I am there, I smell the wonderful springtime air. It seems to me, I'm filled with glee, Cause I love Spring. -by Annette Vincent, Gr. 4, Hullett Central School win City School of Hairstylin Waterloo, Ont. •Hairstyling Barbering •Ear Piercing •Make-up 55 Erb St. East Dr. Alan and Lloy Grose and family, are United Church missionaries, home on leave from Garba Tula, Kenya. Alan taught English and religion at the National School there, while Lloy was the librarian. They will be speaking and showing slides at the joint Thankoffering with Wesley, Willis at Ontario Street United Churches, Clinton on Sunday, . April 28 at 7:30 p.m. • SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 60 YEARS Clinton Area MICHAEL FALCONER 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON 482-9441 Goderich Area ROBERT McCALLUM 11 CAMBRIA ROAD, GODERICH 524-7345 PRYDE MONUMENTS (Established Since 1919) • Fully guaranteed Custom Designed Monuments by Expert Craftsmen. • Full time professional Memorial Counsellor -SEE WHAT YOU BUY - MODERN SHOWROOM Suncoast• Mall, Goderich Telephone 524-2337 Open Daily 10 am to 4 pm Closed Saturdays at 3 pm Any evening by appointment Don Denomme - Memorial Counsellor Engagement ARMSTRONG-DOHERTY Seamus and Betty Doherty of Clinton are pleased to announce the forthcom- ing marriage of their daughter, Una to Bill Armstrong son of Ken Armstrong of Londesboro and Shirley Armstrong of Stratford. The wedding to take place May 11. 1959 at St. Joseph's Roman t Catholic Church, Clinton. NEED TO KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR NEW COMMUNITY? Coll 1 Yl (lUllll ., • 11u� • o phoney 524-2344 Our hottest will bring gifts Tad greetings along with helpful community Information. 886-6305 Monday to Friday y8:30 am to 4:30 pm on hem we went on with our home activities. For next meeting we have to have our gar- ment doneand our cataluge picture com- plete. Press -Reporter, Debbie Smith. SPECIAL STUDENT DISCOUNT Available at the Hair Shop Every Day! SHANIPOO CUT & STYLE 1 0 5 0 ONL.Y.....e. NOON HOUR APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE the HAIR 181- "the sr "the friendly shop that cares" CORNER OF GIBBINGS AND RATTENBURY STREETS, CLINTON PHONE FOR APPOINTMENT OPEN Monday -Friday and Saturday till 4 p.m.; plus Tuesday and Thursday evenings. UCW to help women's shelter CLINTON - Twenty-two members of the Wesley -Willis U Afternoon Unit met for their April meetin Edna Stewart rea 4, a poem and a minute's silence was observed for UCW member, the late Ruth Shaddick. A motion was approved to hold a shower for gifts for the Survial Through Friendship House, a counselling centre and shelter for abused women. The Morning Glories UCW unit will have a guest speaker at their May meeting to discuss the Survival Through Friendship House and the problem of family violence in Huron County. UCW members were reminded of several upcoming events, including: April 28 - Thankoffering with Rev. Grosse; May 5 - Wesley Willis Anniversary Services, featur- ing Rev. Grant from Australia. Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m.; May Westminister Weekend - four UCW members from Clinton will attend, Mildred McAdam, Ann McLean, Mary Hearn and Peggy Menzies; June 15 - church yard sale. Eleanor Fisher's group was in charge of the program. Rosie Armstrong read a poem and Mrs. Stewart led in prayer. Mrs. Fisher gave a short biography of an outstanding doctor, The Rev. Grover Liv- ingstone who has been a United Church chaplain for many years at Gravenhurst Sanatorium. Although he is blind, Rev. Liv- ingstone has written several books. The doctor was blinded at the age of two, after suffering from scarlet fever. Kay Whitmore's group will be in charge of the May meeting. alt & 3ffalconer FUNERAL HOME LTD. BOX FUNERAL CHAPEL 153 HIGH STREET 47 HIGH STREET CLINTON SEAFORTH 482.9441 527-1142 IMr. Shurtey Gregory of Clinton and formerly of London died on Saturday, April 20, 1985. Funeral service was held on Mon- day ApriI 22, 1985. Wesley- Willis United Church ANNIVERSARY SERVICES SUNDAY, MAY 5, 1985 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM HYMN SING AT 7:00 PM Guest Speaker (Morning and Evening) R b: V ARCH GRANT of AUSTRALIA Minister and Author Guest Soloist (at Evening Service) NINA LORCINI of London, Ont. ANNIVERSARY DINNER at 5:30 PM Adults $5M0 Children $2.50 Dinner Reservations Phone 482-9696 Fellowship Bible Chapel 162 Maple Street Sunday, ApriI 28 Clinton 9:45 a m Worship & Remembrance 11 a.m. Sunday School & Family Bible Hour Speaker: Millar Thompson 7 p.m. Evening Service Speaker: Mark Rothwell 7:30 p.m. Tues. - Prayer & Devotion Listen to Just Neighbors.' on Cable 12 Sundays 1 .30 p.m. & Tuesdays 8 30 p.m United Ontario Street United Church MINISTER 105 Ontario St., Clinton, Ont. ORGANIST Rev. R. Norman Pick Louise McGregor 11 a m Public. Worship 11 a.m Church School Wesley -Willis United. Church. MINISTER - REV. JAMES BECHTEL B.A., B.D. SUNDAY, APRIL 28 9:45 a.m Service at Holmesville 11:00 a m. Service at Wesley Willis Church Services Christian Reformed Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St. E., Clinton SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Guest Minister 10 a.m. Worship Service 3:00 p.m. Worship Service All Visitors Welcome Watch "Faith 20" at 9:30 a.m. on Global T.V. Baptist 85 Huron St CLINTON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH REV. GILBERT KIDD Sunday, AprII 2a 10 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Morning Worship Tuesday 7 p.m. Young Peoples Wednesday 1 p.m. Ladies Bible Study 482-9344 Wednesday B p.m. Home Bible Study EVERYONE WELCOME 524.9130 Anshan St. Paul's Anglican Church Rev. Gordon Simmons, B.A., M. Div. 10 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays - Holy Communion 10 a.m, 2nd & 4th Sundays • Morning Prayer 8 a m. 4th Sunday • Men's Communion & Breakfast Nursery & Sunday School Available Everyone Welcome