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Wingham Advance-Times, 1981-03-11, Page 15. - • " • tfi branch ofte . 'Victorjaj Order of Nies:held—its anima.. nLeeting March 2 at the, Kiwanis Centre, Stratford. Present .the meeting Were -rnanteipal council menibers, the VON irk(' of ilielPileilaent,HMO and cleiical staff. Owe 3981 is designated Year of the Disabled Person, special PegitafrOni'the handicapped conitisunity were present, including ..at.. and Ralph Watson, Brussels. During the meeting Dave Evans, Stratford alderman, discussed -the work of Stratford's ad hoc com- Mittee for the disabled, which deals with problems relating to curbing, width of doors, height of bank counters and telephones — all matters vital to the disabled. One in 10 persons is disabled. A film, 'Different Approaches', distributed by the'Cailidiali Human Rights Commission off Ottawa, was viewed. The impressive film revealed the predicaments of the handicapped, in- cluding their assets, skills and dependahility. GC from KFC is coming to WINGHAM ,4. ort. •nurs . vices 4'•, ''' A , „v. the nurse -in -charge,,. '',,, Berry. s.he satd. ,:., 22,858 Nisi ,,,,:, to,....,.4; , q ^iliVithlig, / patients, ' repre- senting 10 'increase of 1,316 viSitl:nt:n1)7'''4**t 1. five per Cent o made by .11, and 16 part.timestaff we paid by geoernMent s�urces, such as Home • Care •the Ministry of Social Services. and the • ,MinistrY of wo 1;4 r'elifl 000 a 10 per Om,. deficit!, •Which should be omen* by the increased COStper visit, ie. 19111 slate: 01,10000' 'Judy n?M governor,follows past :40'Ssidenk,* Lakelet kat see demon' , President,K, W. Thrasher; allinfStFatt9 „ ildfirstvice president, Iggl pm Elston, RE Winglfata:, • • irf t1ti wet in thellowship viter*Oppit lite ladies at 400 andMrs. wilier* PaSsettere, played 9%14.0 MUSIC 00 the piano as the ineinherSaSsembled Mrs. Lockwood opend the meeting with a Beet# by Helen Steiner Rice and „Mrs. Gordon Louttit re042800P'' tore fromo chapter13.. . •fi, . Mrs., Lewis read an article on . words„ stressing how minqw.ww , ...ben natich can be accomplished., 1 by using the proper wards et - the proper time. She thented st ration in prayer. The offering WO received by Mrs. Louttit and Mrs. Johnstone and dedicated by Mrs. Louttit who then read an article about Shrove Tuesday or' Pancake Day. Mrs. Lockwood was in charge of the study on 'Partners in the Gospel'. She also read an interesting article on Robin Smith and his ministries. Mr. Smith was a Methodist minister some years ago. Mrs. • Thompson, during the — business portion, reminded the ladies Of the _ World Day of Prayer Service' and the UCW general \meeting on April 6 at 8 pen.. The •meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. , 1 LAKELET -- A " vete/ in- teresting demonstration of arranging pine cones, dried weeds and flowers, given by Mrs. Don Juno, was the high- light of the March meeting of the Women's Institute. Mrs. Jake Versteeg was hostess for the meeting, Mrs. Harry Judge presided. In dealing with cor- respondence, a letter was read commending Lakelet on having a man assisting with the Tweedsmuir History. Arnold Gadke has taken a great interest in the history and has done a notable job. A short course, 'Parties to Please Your Purse', will be held in St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church, Wingham, on Tuesday, March 17, at 7 p.m. The crewel embroidery summery will be Monday, Marcfi 30, at 7 p.m., also' at St. Andrew's. The ladies were reminded of the visit to the Fordwich Village Nursing Home qn March 24. The District Annual will be held in Bluevale on May 12 witch • Miss Marjorie Murray of Teeswater guest speaker. ;It was decided to. make ,,a (halation of two dollars per member to the Huron Et District. Lakelet WI will again canvass for the Canadian Cancer Society. Members will man a booth selling hot dogs and coffee at an auction sale on April 13. A donatien of $25 will be made to buy books for thellowick Central School library. The report ef the nominating committee was given, all offices ten- tatively filled. The April meeting will' be at the home of Mrs. Harry Judge. Roll call will be 'a written suggestion for programs'. Lunch Was served by the hostess. , SHOWROOM PECIAL WOon A JUMP ON SPRING USED WOOD FRAMED WINDOWS IDEAL FOR COLD FRAMES 25 Vs"363/4" $ x ONLY FOR EARL PLANTS HURON AG TRUCE COUNTIES LAMEST ONE STOP GLASS SHOP! UHARGF-X te/SA MEN odenc lass LIMITED 0 SOUTH ST. GODERICH 324-2671 ii 99 • EACH WE WILL NOT KNOWINGLY BE UNDER- SOLD Council raises women's issires Lynne Gordon, chairman of the Ontario Status of Women Council, has challenged the party leaders to hold a public debate on stauts of women in Ontario, how they would improve the Wroxeter Personals "I find it hard to believe • that two weeks before the election date candidates are ignoring women's issues," she said. She added that' the fact that 15,000 copies of the council's booklet, -A' Woman's Guide to the 1981 Ontario Election, have been requested and sent out to women amiss the province shows- that women- are vitally concerned about issues which affect them. • The election guide en- courages. women to ask their candidates where they stand on issues such as child care, widoiv's Property rights, pensions for homemakers, aging women and poverty, immigrant woinen, and equal pay for equalevork. • r••'.• • • • •• . FOADIVItit -- The World Day of Throyereendeo,, Forthyleb area was .4010 in the United 00044. with ladies from Trinity Anglican,. the ,Brethren -In., Christ Mardi and Kurtzvjjie united charehperlkiefithig, Mrs, Scott Clarkson, president of the mood church Women, opened the service. Mrs. RIM Livermore was organist and ae- conipanied a quartette, Mrs. Bill Lockie, Mrs, Ken -Graham, Miss M. liteEtWOO., and Mrs. Murray Donaldson, who sang 'Spirit of God'. The ladies from the Anglican church leading in meditation's were Mrs. Wellington Hargrave, Mrs., Stewart Rowley and Miss Elva Foster. Mrs. Kenneth „emi th represented the • • • tot Ent* she polo eat , reat err . added Oa, site*** 'et Geita 'handl* and ..$141151glaid chaTiaix sate and elenteer eur, reesearees7 e'ee • „ in- trodued j MrS. Uargrave. and think..by MO: Clarkson. Fleefliani ***tipped benediction. •"•22 0 • 0 , BER—Harvey Webster, Lucknow, is presented with a Life Member- ship p the Win h g am and District Association for the Mentally Retarded by theoisticiAtion president, Florence Renvie. Mr. Webster has been an active member of the local organization since its formation In 1957 and of the Golden Circle School, which began in 1958. MRS. ALLAN GRIFFITH Help keep the promise of Ontario. Elect a Davis government Ontario is rich in promise. We have the people, the resources, the initiative and • the vitality to make Ontario the envy of the world. But promises do not fulfill them- selves. To build the future' we need 7 strength andleadership.Premier Bill Davis has demonstrated that leadership. He has shown that he has the under- ' standing and the vision to identify the priorities in Ontario's future and to take the vigorous actiOn'needed to capitalize on them. • The Davis Government's new B.I.L.D. plan is a comprehensive economic program, designed to stimulate the economy, create jobs and to realize Ontario's future potential. The B.I.L.D, program provides for the necessary planning and assistance to create growttt u all the following areas of activity: energy independence, develop- ment of resources, including farming and forestry: industry: human resources with new emphasis on training for skilled and professional employment: transportation and communications: tourism: every aspect of Ontario's economic life. -And the B.I.L.D. program is backed by the solid • performance of the Davis government in economic activities which have created new Ontario jobs at the average rate of 100,000 per year for the last five years. Ontario needs the strength and experi- ence of Premier Bill Davis as its leader. On March 19th, you will have your chance to support the B.I.L.D. program, to keep the promise of Ontario through your support of your Davis candidate. On March 19th, elect your Davis candidate. Vote Progressive Conservative. GARY HARRON Huron -Bruce JIM BRITNELL Huron-Middiesex Mr. . and .Mrs. Alex Congratulations to Miss Stewart, Kitchener, visited Janice McMichael who • atthe weekend" with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Douglas. Lloyd Black, Kincardine, visited with Mr. and Mrs. William Wright from Wed- nesday to Friday last week. .Norman, Nixon and Mat- thew, Kitcheier, were weeken8 guest; -with their aunt, Margaret Nixon. 'Mrs. • Annie ' Griffith, Brussels, spent Sunday at the same home. Sympathy of the commu- nity is extended 19 Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McMichael and family whose aunt and uncle passed away the latter part of the week. A double funeral service was held on Spriday. representing Wingham Kinsmen, won the title of Miss Paddyfest in Listowel Saturday. Janice, Karen, Judith and Rhonda won second 'place in the group competitien. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Me- Kercher, Jamestown, and Mr. and Mrs. Welty Nixon, • Fordwich, have returned from an enjoyable vacation . in Florida. In the absence of supply minister, Rev. J. Martin, Garry Chambers opened the morning service in Wroxeter United Church and • Paul • Elgie gave a very inspiring sermon, opening hearts to God and praying for MRS. WILLIAM SOTHERN . 1.. assistance in leading people's lives according to His purpose. The choir sang several numbers ac- companied by Gordon Kaster on the guitar and Susan Gallaher on the piano. Members of the Wroxeter United Church congregation attended and participated me the World Dar of Prayer service held in Gorrie Angli- can Church. Guest speaker ' was Mrs. B. Vancook of • Molesworth. Mrs. Jack Clarke and Mrs. Ron McMichael of V,Vrexeter sang, a duet. Others attending from the local "church were Mrs. Harvey Coupland, Mrs. Seniors' Day Centre By Rita Rite Tieeing the past ww,k the centre we had the op portmeity to welcome a new face. Laura Holtern is second -year recreation student from Conestoga College, Kitchener,Who.wiH be with us for six weeks as part of a work requirement for her course. • On Tuesday, wednes. day and Thursday of this week we will be showing the HIM `Feelin' Great. The film is produced by the MiMetry of Culture and Recreation and deals with fitness and health. This Thursday Anita Mahe of Wingham will be coming to instruct in ceramics. Last year the seniors did a craft session on ceramics and'we will be starting another six to eight-weeksession. Our Tuesday and Wednesday groups also will be working on ceramics, but not on the same scale es Thursday when Mrs. Mahe will be here- to instruct. , The hod hoot clinic is echeduled foe -March 18 at 030 p.m. Anysenior in the area who requires foot care is welcome to attend. A tearn from the health unit will be here for the clinic. On Thursday the advance poll is being held in. the Armouries. It will be using only half the building, so the regulaie program can still 4 019 held' and we will take a we will - at hatherevera'Onr afSetniernareoonDaproY. - coming .ngp:saootrnickatusd4 grani Happy Gan and .other sMaienich 17. Seniors froeanl'ates, the welcome. My family is very Irish, so ..celebrating holiday is only proper. We: hopelo have as. many people; as possible from the ari George Hamilton, Mrs. Dick e deBoer and Mrs. Art Gibson. h Lj,nue. Next Thursday the provincial election will be eld here so we will have to cancel the program, that day. On April 9 the Belmore Maple Syrup -Festival will be Notes from Fordwich Mr.. and.. Mrs. William Kreller and John df Kit- chener spent the Weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harding and all attended the Thornton-Kreller wedding on Saturday evening. . Bob Kelley of Hanover, Mrs. Howard Welsh, Mrs. Fraser Donaldson, Janet and Laura of Moorefield visited Tuesday with Mrs. Lorne Kelley.. Mrs. Gordon Goldrich of Guelph spent Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. AnsonDemCongratulationser1 ng. to Mr: and Mrs. Robert Thornton (Gloria Kreller) who were married Saturday evening in the Kingdom Hall. Mr. and Mrs. John Lep:. pington and girls and eih. and Mrs: Bill Miller and Darcy visited with Mr. and' ElForriaeonndsSuonfdBa4. Mrs. George Piercey in e Fleet of Hamilton. formerly of the Fordwich area. extend best St. Andrew holds Mar. The .Women's . Missionary Society of St Andrew's Pres- byterian Church. Wingham, held its monthly meeting in the upper room on Tuesday Of last week Mrs. William Ford opened the meeting by iredead, reading prayerPsalml. 90m.rsSh.e Don Robertson presided at the piano for the hymns sung throughout the meeting. onSethriepturescriptureandrnwneeeigt pitaherditealiiorndn by Mrs. G. Vv'all who based her remarks on portions of pPiaaunls's mlertstery toyotuh prayer. Mrs. J Ostrom sang a solo, 'Under His Wings'. wishes to him on his 90th, birthday. Open House was held Saturday at their home, 323 Herkimer St., Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Small Of Palmerston were among • the relatives attending. Mr. and Mrs. Wally Nixon, who accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McKercher of Jamestown on a two-week motor trip to • Florida, returned home over the. weekend. • • Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sim- ' mons, who had both been confined to Listowel Memorial Hospital, returned home last . week and are wished a speedy return to good health. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bender of Bloomingdale and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ruler of Elmira visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Hargrave,- Mrs. Doug Wildfang of Mississauga spent one day last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Morse • of Listowel visited Sunday evening with Miss Louise Matthews. Obedience is theme for WMS BELGRAVE — The March scripture from PhilippiariS. meeting of the Women's Mrs. George Fear Teed the Missionary Society Was held meditation on "Obedience", at the home of Mrs. John mrs. Ivy Cloakey led in McBurney on March 2. Mrs. prayer. The secretary's Victor Youngblut presided report was given by Mrs. and opened with a call to McBurney and treasurer's womrsrhsip. Mac Scott read report by Mrs. Youngblut. Roll ,call was answered by WMS • sick and shut-in visits were a verse on obedience. Twelve recorded. Collection was 0 received and dedicated. , The Easter meeting was meeting discussed and a guest speaker will be present and other guests invited, but so far the date is undecided. Mrs. Garner Nicholson and Mrs. Ivy Cloakey will be in charge of the lunch for this meeting. The topic, was given by Mrs. ' Ford who gave a history of Nepal. She ended the study with a question - and -answer period. A taped commentary on the 1980 visit to India by Rev. Glen Davis who interviewed Pauline Mrs. Joe Dunbar gave a Brown, was enjoyed by all. very interesting talk on President Mrs. Wall Nepal, a small country conducted the business and between India and Tibet with secretary Mrs. R. McKay a population of 11 million read the minutes and people. The Christian correspondence. Treasurer Church has a United Church Mrs. G. Fisher gave her Mission working in Nepal. report and received the Mrs. Nicholson read a of f eri ng which was poem, "Think on these dedicated by Mrs. McKay. things." Mrs. Youngblut Mrs. R. Hastings closed the closed with prayer and lunch meeting with prayer. was served by the hostess. Dinner precedes meeting FORDWICH — At 1,2 noon the Fordwich Senior Citizens sat down to a pot luck dinner preceding their ,March meeting. 'President Roy Kennedy welcomed everyone and, with Miss M. McElwain at the piano, the group sang '0 Canada', 'Happy Birthday' to one member and 'Happy Anniversary' to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shoemaker. R was announced that a public meeting will be held in the Howick Central School on Wednesday, March 25, at 2 p.m. to consider the possibility of a senior citizens' housing project for Howick Township. All in- terested citizens are urged to attend. There is to be a public euchre party in the Fordwich Hall on Friday, March 13, at 8:30 pin. The program was con- vened by' Mrs. Florence Wilson's group. Mrs. Clarence Carswell gave a reading and the Fordwich seniors' version of, 'The Price Is Right' was presented. Clarence Car- swell was Johnny Olson and Helen Nickel portrayed Bob gfarker. Contestants were Elva Cooper, Pearl ttart- man, Eva Harris, Marion Kennedy, Mary Kelley, Lang Vogan and Cari Geiger. The men were luckiest spinning the 'showcase showdown' wheel which had been made by Mr. Carswell. Mrs. Roy Kennedy gave a reading and the remainder of the afternoon was spent playing bingo called by Mr. and Mrs. Carswell and Mrs. Wilson. helping and entertaining for , the afternoon. If you knowanyone who,* homebound or. quite elderly and not able to get out aeeyell anymore, give the call at 357-1440. If anyOnoean, act as a driver, we are always in need of More volunteers ...end do .pay mileage. • We will be starting to make our dish gardens for. sale -Soon and. are in'. desperate need of, old dishes or anything that might be useful in the line of howl", etc. Presentation highlighted pro life meet , . The Wingham Voice for Life held - its monthly meeting on Monday, March 2. The group was, privileged - to have two ladies from the ' Natural Family Planning Clinic in London. A slide • presentation on the ovulation method was shown. The visiting group reported that there is 'a 99.5 per cent . chance' of avoiding or achieving pregnancy if this • program is followed ac- curately. The secretary and treasurer reports were given. The education chairman stated, "Abortion in the province of Ontario has become a method of birth control, subsidized by the taxpayer. Statistics Canada ' , indicates that the abortion rate in Ontario is rapidly escalating, which Means either thehealth of women is declining at an ,alarming rate or that abortions are being performed for /other than medical reasons. In 1979, 30,671 legal abortions were performed in Ontario. Each abortion is paid for tinTdheer 0 HlP.' ' famous Peoples Players will be putting on a play in the Goderich high school on June 6. It will be sponsored by the Goderich Association for the Mentally Retarded and pro life groups. The annual pro life dinner will be held.on April 29 at the Wingham Legion Hall. Plan to attend. WASH'N WEARERS Meeting three of the Wash'n Wearers was held March 2 at Mrs. Stamper's home. The leaders demonstrated how to apply interfacing, an extended facing and how to apply a lapped zipper. The members then completed a cryptogram review. The Wash 'n Wearers were to complete an extended facing sample and work on their garments before the next meeting March 9. .••••••