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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-02-08, Page 61979 SUPER SALE Cancer society sets $45,000 goal for Huron PAGE 6 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, DHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8,1979 A 1979 goal -of $9 million has been set by the Ontario Division of the Canadian Cancer Society. The objective in Huron County is $45,000.00. The money raised will be used to support cancer research in Canada and to finance programs in public education and service to cancer patients. Approximately 700 delegates from Cancer Society units and districts across Ontario attended a two-day conference foi campaign and publicity volunteers. The con- ference, held at Toronto's Sheraton Centre, January 20 and 21, was designed to help volun- teers organize for the April fund-raising drive. Attending the . con - Cummings guest speaker Mrs, A. Schram, opened the February meeting of the Goderich Branch of the W.I. with .the Ode and Collect. Roll call name a product we would lack, if the farmers never came back - was answered by 21 members and one visitor. Donations will be given by W.I. to the Dr. Wallace and George Buchanan. Memorial Funds. A short course on "Needlepoint for Beginners", will be held in Clinton on Saturdays, February 10 and 17. Several W.I. members will attend. The District Planning meeting will be held in Dungannon on April 1. The Curators Con- ference will be held in Waterloo on May 1, 2 and 3. Mrs. G. Taylor will attend as a delegate from Goderich W.I. An invitation to attend a tour of the Erland Lee Home in Stoney Creek, was given to the W.I. members. W.I. week is • first week in June and White Cane Week "White Cane Week began in ,i'946 at the suggestion/ of a small group of lAnd people who discovered 'through personal experience that not inany sighted people understood the meaning of /the white cane," said G: J. Collrin, • National President, The Canadian Council of the Blind. "As the week gained in strength and recognition, the aims were broadened to draw visually impaired and sighted Canadians closer together and to reflect the growing status of visually impaired Canadians." Each year a .different slogan has been used to help emphasize the ob- jectives of the week. This year the slogan is "Sight Saved Can Be Shared" during White Cane Week from February 4 to 10. Explained Collrin, "It effectively illustrates the particular theme for this year. The accent is on safeguarding your vision. But it is also hoped that the public will more actively share their sight. Over the years, White Cane Week activities have gradually made many aware that a blind person will be glad of a friendly voice or the offer of a guiding .arm as he goes down the street." Yet, more importantly, he noted, people are volunteering their time to assist visually impaired people in various ways. Collrin said, "White Cane Week has made a constructive contribution to the development of understanding between visually impaired and sighted Canadians. It is now opening the door to a new program of in- tegration into community life." On the prevention of blindness side, the education . week has helped sighted in- dividuals to understand the importance of common sense eye care. He Concluded that the week provides a window to see through the myths and fmrs of past ages and into • 'progressive programs in -develop- ment, research and rehabilitation. ' • • this was suggested as an appropriate time to visit the home. A card party to be held in March was discussed. Details will come later. The March meeting will be held on March lat 12:30 in the form of a pot luck dinner. The meeting will be opened to the public at 2 p.m. when anyone interested is cordially invite el to attend and hear two guest speakers on "Home Care". The public is urged to attend. . Thank you for flowers sent while in hospital was heard from Mrs. C. Moore. Mrs. C. McPhee reported on sick and shut- ins. A resolution will be sent t� proper sources against the cut-back of hospital beds. Mrs. N. Clairmont, Agriculture and Canadian Industries program convenor, in- troduced Mr. Spence Cummings, Development Officer for Huron County as guest speaker. Members were enlightened on many subjects and a question and answer period followed. Miss K. McPherson thanked Mr. Cummings and presented him with a gift. Mrs. G. Taylor, on piano and Mrs. M. Driver on violin, entertained with several duets. Mrs. Clairmont con- ducted a musical contest with Mrs. G. Taylor on piano. Mrs. H. Anderson was the lucky winner. Mrs. P. Blundell and hostesses served a dainty lunch after 0 Canada and the W. I. Grace. ference from this area was Ross McDaniel, campaign chairman for the Huron County Unit, Canadian Cancer Society. He said, "I am confident that with the knowledge and inspiration gained from this conference and with the strong record of cooperation that we have experienced in our community of Huron County in the past, we will be able to reach our 1979 objective of $45,000.00. ' "Defeating cancer is a community responsibility and every citizen ,can share in the fight against this disease by sup- porting cancer resear- ch." Speaking to the volunteers at the meeting, Division Campaign Chairman, John Ross of Toronto, reported that the 1979 objective is $1.2 million more than the objective, for last year. However, he is certain that the goal will be reached by the "enthusiastic and decicated" campaign team volunteers. The weekend sessions, having as a theme "Ft's Up To You", highlighted the Cancer Society's work in education, publicity 'and service to patients through films, video tape, sl.ide presentations and panel discus-sions. Veteran volunteers were on hand to offerhelpful tips on organizing Community camp,aigns. Along with the many displays, district workshops, and guest speakers, the conference included discussions on urban and rural can- vassing. Among the guest speakers at this year's conference were Mar- vella Bayh, wife of Senator Birch Bayh of %t=s' Indiana, Rev. Dr. Richard Jones of Toronto and Dr. Martin Lewis, Department„. of Pathology, Georgetown University, Washington D.C. Others attending the conference from the WI plans card party by Blanche Deeves Church news. Worship service was cancelled at the Holmesville United Church on Sunday due to the weather concj,ition. The February meeting of the Goderich Township W.I. will be held Monday,. February 12 at 1 :30 p.m. in the. Township Hall. Ladies bring your knit- ting. •' The Goderich W.I. will hold a card party February 8 at the Helmesville School at 8 p.m. Bring a few sand- wiches and AL friend. Admission is $1. The W.I. will be sponsoring a needlepoint course. Think on it radies and more on this will follow. The UCW meeting will be held Tuesday, 'February 13 in the Holmesville news Blanche Deeves, correspondent 482-3383 Holmesville Church hall. Holmesville school skating party is to be held February 9 from 1-3 p.m. The volleyball., tour- _ !lament for Holmesville school's sp,,nior boys and girl g will be held February 10 at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. If inclement weather occurs, the tournament will be held February 17. 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