The Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-05-24, Page 21Mothers with a Message •
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FORDWICH—The afternoon unit
of the United Church Women met
May 13 in the church, the meeting
opening with a reading by Mrs.
George Richards. Minutes of the
April meeting were read by Mrs.
Leo Ruttan and 16 members an-
swered the roll call with "Happy
Family Memories", Mrs. Richards
gave the treasurer's report and
discussions were held regarding the
strawberry supper in June and
garage sale in August,
The worship service openedwith a
hymn/ prayer and The Lord's
Prayer led by Mrs. Russell Nickel.
The theme, "Mothers With a
Message", was given by Mrs.
Nickel, followed by the verse,
"House or Home?", read by Mrs.
Bill Wilson. The meditation,
"Mothers of the Bible", was
presented by Mrs. Wilson and Mrs.
Bill Magill.
Following a hymn, a skit, "Count
Your Blessings", was presented by
Mrs. Richards, Miss Minnie
McElwain, Mrs. Magill and Mrs.
Wilson. Mrs, Jack Wilson sang,
"Count Your Blessings", the
background music for theskit.
Mrs. Nickel read a prayer,
"Mothers"; Mrs. Bill Wilson read
the poem, "If Jesus Came To Your
House" and closed the meeting with
prayer.
Country music legend, 84
performs here next week
An 84 -year-old country music
living legend will be featured at
Wingham's Lockridge Memorial
Arena on Friday, June 3 when the
Wingham Optimist Club presents
"An Evening with Wilf Carter and
Friends'".
Singer, songwriter and yodeler
Wilf Carter was born Dec. 18, 1904 in
Nova Scotia and has been en-
tertaining professionally since the
late 1920s. He is also known to his
many fans as Montana Slim,
Joining Mr. Carter will be
Canadian Country Music
Association 1987 Hall of Honor
member Lucille Starr and world
fiddle champion Graham Townsend.
The performance begins at 8 p.m.
Seniors'
Day Centre News
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Last week day centre staff at
tended a conference in Ottawa
sponsored by the Home Support,
Older Adults' Centres and Meals -on -
Wheels Association.
Cathy Ritsema, the centre's clerk-
bookkepper, participated in some of
the workshops, including "The use
of computers in a social service
agency" and "Liability Insurance",
Some other workshop topics were:
fundraising, advocacy for older
adults and theatre for seniors.
Gloria Workman, the centre's
assistant director; Heather
McKenzie, our summer program
assistant and myself also trekked to
Ottawa for this annual conference.
One of the evening speakers at the
coinference was George Hees,
federal Minister of State for Seniors
and Minister for Veterans' Affairs.
Mr. Hees spoke on the need for all of
us to see what a valuable resource
older adults are because of their
experience and knowledge. Mr.
Hees himself is well over 70.
The day centre staff certainly
appreciated the opportunity to hear
up-to-date information on senior
citizens and .home -support services
at the conference.
This week at the centre we are
celebrating "National Fitness
Week". The Elderobic Moonwalk is
part of our plan to promote in-
creased physical activity in our
participants. The "walking"
distance from the Earth to the Moon
reached week if we
- accumulate all the mileage from the
registered activities that senior
citizens are involved in during this
time.
Our mystery bus trip is planned
for Thursday. Come along on our
adventure.
This week at the centre we also
will have the assistance of a student
from the F. E. Madill Secondary
School as part of a work -experience
program. Julie Stamper will be
helping us with the various activities
here. Welcome, Julie!
Don't forget about Access
Awareness Day on Monday, May 30,
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
Wingham Armouries building.
MRS. HAZEL GRIFFITH 335-3249
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Mrs. R. Turnbull, Sarnia, is
visiting with Mrs. Mac Allan.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kluke,
Kitchener, were guests at the
weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart
Musgrove.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eaton,
Seaforth, visited Mrs. Allan Griffith
last Friday evening.
Rev. H. L. Jennings has had a new
roof and eavestrough put on their
house.
WINGHAM
Minor Hockey Association
Wingham Minor Hockey Association is
looking for interested persons to serve on
the Executive Committee for the 1988-89
season. If' you are interested calf Murray
Hunter 357-3393 or Ted Ahara 357-1698.
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EARNS MASTER'S DEGREE
The convocation service for St.
Andrew's College, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan, was held Friday,
April 29, at 8 p.m. at -Mayfair
United Church, Saskatoon. At
theservice, Steven Johann
received the degree of Master of
Divinity. Steven will be ordained
into the order of the ministry of
the United Church of Canada in a
year's time, with his spouse,
Mary Annan, also a student at St.
Andrew's College. Steven is the
son of Mrs. Eileen Johann of Bel -
more and the late Wilfred Johann.
Mrs. Johann attended the con-
vocation service.
Farewell held
for Jean Wilson
FORDWICH—Friends, neighbors
and relatives gathered at the hall in
Fordwich last Tuesday evening in
honor of Mrs. Jean Wilson who has
recently sold her home and moved to
an apartment in Listowel.
Card games were enjoyed, after
which Isobel Baker asked Jean to
take a place of honor and, on behalf
of everyone, Isobel wished her all
the best and presented her with a
wristwatch. Jean thanked everyone
and invited friends to visit her.
Lunch was served by Donna King,
Lynn Timperley, Pat Brunarski and
Isobel Baker.
NEW AMBULANCE
A new ambulance, secured by the
Hospital Board in Toronto, arrived
in town in May of 1914. The vehicle
had rubber tires and was very neatly
upholstered inside to assure every
comfort in the transferring of the
patients to the hospital. It had been
needed for some time. The am-
bulance was being stored at J. A.
Currie's livery stable.
GORRl — Coflc for the en-
vironment, co .for the future of
rural Otitatiot_genpetn at the
needless waste of gcirbage mid the
9100414_ that_ somethhig must - be
done Dow by the women of rural
Ontario, led over 400 women mainly
Women's Institute members, to`
attend a conference dealing with
these topics. Titled "Educate —
Initiate", the time -day conference,
organized by the Federated
Women's Institutes of Ontario and
held at Queen's University, Kingston
from May 13 to 15, provided those
who attended the opportunity to
learn many of the aspects of waste
management ad recycling. As well,
the workshops helped the members
gain new skills so they can go out
into the community and help
promote the Vailioaa wayith
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The Ref** speaker on the Satu
mda/en-faMinister amevening was-j(uorturidie7.o
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panel, discussing ways our garbs
can be used effectively were
Symmonds, assistant regiOnal
director of the environment, ithigs-
toil; John Hansen, e4ecUtlire
director, Recycling Council of
Ontario; Pat Salter, deputy reeve of
Peel Township and a. Women's
Institute member; Elizabeth Munt,
co-ordinator of Conserve Kingston.
Among those who participated in
this conference were delegates from
the Institutes of East Huron District.
Mrs, Florence Gibson attended from
Gorrie Women's Institute,
Pentecostal Church
to offer ' 'Ids Place'
The Wingham PentecostajqjCh
again has received a grant under the
SEED program to hire a student co-
ordinator for its summer children's
program, The Kids' Place,
Sue Phillips, a student at Eastern
Pentecostal Bible College in
Peterborough, has been hired for the
third consecutive summer to co-
ordinate the program.
The Kids' Place is a nonrprofit,
non -denominational program
designed as a community service.
Each day will feature games,
puppets, stories, films, crafts and
special guests.
The fun will happen every week-
day afternoon from 1:30 to 3 p.m.,
starting June 27 and running until
Aug. 19 at the Wingham Pentecostal
Church, 359 Centre Street. There is
no charge for attending.
Seniors sponsor
•euchre party
FORDVVICH—Twelve tables of
progressive euchre were in play
Friday night, May 13, sponsored by
the Fordwich Senior Citizens.
High winners were Jean Bender
and Elton Zeigler; consolation, Alice
Stevens and Leone Carswell; most
lone hands, Hazel Seiler; special
prizes, Marian Kennedy and Pearl
Bartman; birthday prize, Marjorie
Johnson; lucky card draws, Alma
Hargrave and Florence Wilson.
WINGHAM
Minor Hockey Association
Requires Coaches and Managers
for all levels of Hockey for the
1988-89 season. Please contact
Jon Bateson 357-3096 or 357-2990
if you are interested.
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