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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-04-24, Page 7Page 6 --The Wingham Advance -Times, Apt;. 24, 1985 VOLUNTEERS HONORED—The Auxiliary to the Wingham and District Hospital presented plaques to its volunteers who have served 25 years and over at Monday evening's auxiliary meeting. Hospital board member Mary Lou Thompson presented plaques to: Mrs. Tom Currie, 49 years as a volunteer; Mrs. Gord Godkin, 35; Mrs. H. Sherbondy, 31; Mrs. James Carr, •25 and Mrs. Ted English, 25. Those absent from the photograph are Mrs. William Connell, Mrs. J. H. Crawford, Mrs. Nan (McKibbon) Stent, Mrs. H. Edwards and Mrs. S. Beattie: Course will enable women to establish self-help, groups Women Today has begun its project "Women Being Well" to train and support women who wish to establish self-help groups. The project is being funded by the Health Promotion Directorate of Health and Welfare Canada. Women Today also has been working very closely with Conestoga College to plan the course outline. The course begins May 3 and will involve an overnight session ending at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. Following this there will be eight evening sessions, one night per week, covering such topic areas as: leadership development, howto establish a new group, transition in health care delivery, working with addictions, understanding eating disorders and lifestyle ,affects on health: Women taking the course will gain skills in organizing and establishing groups as well as knowledge . and resources in contemporary women's health issues. Following the course, trainees will receive support from Women Today staff members to do preparation and research into their particular area of interest. Some funds are available to the trained women to get their groups established. Applications for the training can be obtained from the Women Today office or by phoning 482-9706. There still are a few vacancies in the first course. Woinen who have an interest in working with other women to explore and improve mental and physical well- being are encouraged to find out more about this op- portunity. Women Today will be celebrating the beginning of the project by hosting the play "Side Effects", to be held May 7 at the Blyth Memorial Theatre at 8 p.m. "Side Effects" is a new play which looks at the impact of thetharrrixetiticai industry ontthe- heal thand•pocketbook of the individual — par- ticularly women.. The play is based upon women's stories and documented facts . It probes the perils and alternatives people face in ensuring safe PRUDENTIAL � INSURANCE Get A Piece of the Rock Now FREE INSURANCE -REVIEW Ask about our "BETTER BUY" on homeowners, renters and auto insurance Call: Karen Kleist 357-2669 or 364-3300 1 ALL ONTARIO RALLY Ontario will be watching and listening to Premier Frank Miller as he answers concerns called in from across the province Thursday, April 25, 1985 MIKE SNOBELEN, your P.C. Candidate in Huron -Bruce, in co -oration with your Cable TV Company invites you to select Channel 5 in Kincardine Channel 7 in' Port Elgin & Southampton Channel 12 in Wingham on your TV set between 7:30 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. "FOR A POSITIVE VOICE FOR HURON -BRUCE" ELECT MIKE SNOBELEN Gary Courtney Oficial Agent and effective health care. You'll meet Granny, the eternal "wise woman" •— she's seen it all and shares what she knows, gently, humorously and sometimes caustically. C.B., the head of Drugsferall, masterminds not only the marketing of drugs, but the development of new diseases and the new wonder drugs to treat them. The women in the play who are suffering the side effects from drugs may be as familiar as your own next- door neighbor and their concerns are shared by women throughout the world. "Side Effects" was written by and for women in a joint effort by Women's Health Interaction and The Great Canadian Theatre Company. Tickets are available from Women Today members. a � New Books d in the Library COUP D'ETAT by John Harvey This is a novel of passion and punishment set in Greece in 1967 when the colonels ran the country. The authorities block every move of a young wife to find her husband who was arrested and then disappeared after fighting the tyranny of military control. A CLOUD OF DOVES by. Palma Harcourt Nick Riley, sent to in- vestigate a bomb in The Hague, becomes entangled in an intrigue involving the World Peace Movement. Also involved are the British embassy and another sinister, force. The pace quickens as Riley uncovers the full horror of whatis being planned. A akers highlight r11 Goforth meeting The April Thankoffering meeting of the Goforth Auxiliary of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wing - ham, was held last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Farrish Moffat opened the meeting with a reading, "The Bread of Life.". The St; Andrew Players, featuring Mrs. Ken McKague and Mrs. Doug La , presented a short play whi had been written by Mrs. McKague. The play focused on the reaction of a cheery, but shallow, 'neigh - t or to the needs of a friend nearby and the needy people in Ethiopia. In her shortsightedness, the woman was not able to respond to the need of her friend and was sceptical of the value of foreign aid. The ladies then were -reminded, through selected verses from the Book of James, that unless we care for the needs of others, Christian faith is meaning- less. Mrs. Eldon Norman closed the committee's pro- gram with prayer. Local Institute branch holds annual meeting The annual meeting of the Wingham branch; off the Women's Institute was held recently and preceded by a pot luck dinner. Mrs. Helen McBurney, president, was,in charge of the meeting. The roll call was answered by the payment of dues 'and the minutes and treasurer's report were given. Mrs. Sybil Chandler, district past president of Huron -West, was present to conduct the installation officers who are as follows: past president, Margaret Foxton; president, Mrs. McBurney; first vice, Mrs. Pearl Shiell; second vice, Mrs. Ena Ritchie; secretary - treasurer, Mrs. Hazel Hardie; alternate secretary, Mrs. Uldene McKenzie; good cheer, Mrs. Jean Currie; public relations., Mrs. Currie; district -director, Mrs. Foxton; alternate director, Mrs. Edith Powell; branch directors, Mrs. Kay Lockridge; Mrs. Myra Pennington, Rachael Currie; curators, Mrs. Jessie Lapp, Mrs. Ritchie and pianist, Mrs. Ritchie. Mrs. McBurney presented Mrs. Chandler with a gift. The secretary -treasurer read the financial report for the year and reports were read from each of the standing committees. Let- ters of thanks were read for the group's donation to the building fund at the Wingham and District Hospital and for the donation towards the microfilming of the Tweedsmuir histories. The singing of "God Save the Queen" brought the meeting to a close. Fordwich Institutue holds annual meeting FORDWICH — The mem- bers of the Women's In- stitute catered for a noon dinner in the United Church basement to more than 100 people, to raise money for repairs to the community hall. Flower -bedecked tables and a hot meal were enjoyed by all. Mrs. S. Clarkson led devotions at the meeting which followed. Roll call was answered with payment of fees and reports of the standing committees , were given. The installation of new officers was conducted by Mrs. E. Harding and the new president, Mrs. Clarkson, conducted the remainder of the meeting. Mrs. T. Klaassen con- ducted a memorial service for Mrs. T-. Gedcke who recently passed away. Mrs. Gedcke had been a very active member of the WI before becoming ill. Members were reminded of the District Annual at Gorrie on May 14 and the Institute card party on Friday evening at 8:30. A bus trip is planned for the May meeting, to leave the hall at 9:30 a.m. A penny auction was conducted by Mrs. Klaassen, which realized some money for the Institute. Mention was made that Eleanor Gibson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Gibson, applied for and received a $200. scholarship. MRS. ALLAN GRIFFITH� Wroxeter Sympathy is extended to Harold Moffatt and other members of his family on the passing of their mother, Mrs. Nora Moffatt. Mr. and Mrs: Alex Stewart, Kitchener, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Les Douglas, on Saturday. Wroxeter friends are pleased to hear Mr. and Mrs. Ken Galbraith returned home last Thursday from an enjoyable winter vacation in Naples, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Win- temute, Dungannon, visited at the home of their son, Bill Wintemute, Mrs. Wintemute and Dennis on Sunday. Mrs. Bonnie MacDougall, Burlington, was a weekend guest with her father, Gordon Gibson. Mrs. Allan Griffith visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eaton, Seaforth, on Friday. -A MOUNTAIN OF SHOES could be found at last Friday's semi-annual rummage sale, sponsored by the Auxiliary to the Wingham and District Hospital and held at the Wingham Armouries. The auxiliaby raised over $2,000 at last week's sale. The group then enjoyed the musical talents off Mrs. Carol Nicholson, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Cora Robertson. Mrs. Paul Mills introduced the evening's speakers, Mrs. Bev Cardiff and Mrs. Elizabeth Jamieson. Each lady shared- a - short testimony and then gave an outline of a "cov'enant" Bible study. The experience off Jonathon and David in the Book of Samuel was used to illustrate a covenant rela- tionship. In this relationship, one soul is knit to another. It cannot be dissolved and supersedes all other rela- tionships. As David and Jonathon exchanged robes, so too are we to put on Christ, they said, and wear the garment of the Son of God. As the two men exchanged weapons, symbolizing their responsi- bility to protect each other, God protects us and we put. ourselves in His care, they pointed out. Their exchange of belts, symbolized the gift of their strength to. each other: God also gives'us strength and we give Him our hearts, souls and strength. The speakers concluded with the sharing of the covenant meal, passing a loaf of bread and wine with a blessing. Mrs. McKague thanked the speakers and gave the offertory prayer. Mrs. Raymond Neill and Mrs. Robert Arbuckle conducted the business portion of the meeting. Mrs. Neill closed the meeting with a meditative thought and, prayer. A social time followed. cif MRS. CINDY JOH; NN Belmore Personals Steve Mulvey of Belmore, who attends the Mildmay - Carrick Public School, won first prize at the Bruce County Science Fair in Chesley last Saturday. Congratulations to Steve qn his project on soil erosion. The minor hockey night was held last Friday at the community centre. Doug Neil of Wingham was the guest speaker. The Earl McNee Trophy was given to the most - improved player of the year. The following were picked 1 from each team: Mites, Chris Fisher; Squirt, Brad McKay; PeeWee, Doug Ireland; Bantam, Mike Durrer and Midget, Rob Haelzle. The Glenn Jeffray Trophy, given to the player who receiyed the most points, was awarded to Randy Schaefer. The parents and players thank all the coaches for their participation and - help. Ruth Hartung of Listowel visited her sister, Eileen Johann, last weekend. DON'T GET SPRITZED! GET SMART! NOW... SPECIAL PRICES ON ALL PRATT & LAMBERT SPATTER FREE INTERIOR LATEX PAINTS... LIKE VAPEX® • remarkably latex flat wall finish washable • exclusive non - fading colors hAfl & IAM$rKT SAVE $8.00 a gallon SALE ENDS APRIL 27th For quality paint and personalized service, see us at... 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Edward St., Wingham Sunday, April 28 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. • Family Worship Service 7:00 p.m - Salvation Meeting Everyone Welcome Monday, April 29 8:00 p, m. Horne League for Ladies WINGHAM UNITED CHURCH 217 Minnie .St. Sunday, April 28 9:45 a.m - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. • Morning Worship Minister: Rev. J Rea Grant B.A., M. Div Organist: Mr. Hap Swatridge • Telephone: Church - 357-2961 Manse - 357-1072 Wingham Pentecostal Church 359 Centre �yy ct Church 357-1340 — Res. 357-2865 Pastor: Rev. Douglas V Whitelaw B.A. SUN., APRIL 28, 1985 i 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Service 7:00 p.m. - Family Service Listen to "Moods and Thoughts for a Sunday" - Sundays 8 a.m. to 12 noon Qn FM102 St. Paul's Church (ANGLICAN) WINGHAM - John Street at Centre Street THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF WINGHAM AND BELGRAVE SUNDAY, APRIL 28 11,:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Nursery and Sunday School Bishop Morse Robinson celebrating Minister: Rev. D. Madge * d • • • d f No Service - Trinity, Belgrave