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Wingham Advance-Times, 1981-04-22, Page 70 The }Iuron-Perth. �lbyterial held ; s ial on Monday, 44 0, at Ciantrid 'United OW* f Stford. About 2011 United Women from., across Huron -Perth gathered to focus their concern on the Weds of the handicapped. In recognition of Easter, each lady was presented with a cross made from real palm leaves. He has had no use of his The meeting opened with a hands andfeet since birth. rousing singsong, which was He spoke about mouth conducted by Mari Gibson of painting and later demon - THIS WEEK'S jet com Mi ickelson p I ent of, the Central:U 'I ll warmgreetings .her .: adore t o l thosePresent, � p. went, Grace Pym introduced the first speaker, Myron Anger vof the Advisory,. Connell for the Physically Handicapped. eve opt SPECIALS Nice 'n Easy 2.79 final Net - 226 gr. Hair Spray 2.1 Enhance - 225 mL Instant Condition .1.69 Colgate -100 ml. Toothpaste if 1.09 Pepeodent - Deluxe Toothbrushes Bon -Ami - 570 gr. - Spray Window Cleaner 1 TRIANGLE DISCOUNT Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekdays - Sundays Noon to Six epotlu ;cal t� JK ford .. +entre# for c- cessibility . to wheelchairs and stressed the work Mat needs to be done to make public budding$ aceessibile to the handicapped. Public buildings include libraries, stores, barbershops, banks, churches, public washrooms and motels. He said the number one problem together With accessibility is transportation. Mr. Angus gave his audience some statistics. He said that it costs $40,096 to keep a disabled person in an institution, whereas if he. could be at home it would only cost $12,000. Mr. Angus is married and has a family of three chil- dren. During the meeting there was an hour-long break during which members perused a book display purchased from the Resource Centre in Mitchell. A rhythmics exercise program was led by Muriel Coultes and refreshments were served by the Central 4l err theth . e. taerua?'t Persci witll"Dlsa the emp is w them asS 'pmcpcilis: stressed that r WWI maple llto, more aware of the ab' t 10,01 the disabled insteadof seeing the disabil ties only. He said that:., ,while physical barriers were great, attitude barriers are even larger. To help prove his point he showed a very informative film, entitled 'A Different Approach',': which is available to the public. Mr. Parker also does mouth painting. The courtesies were given by Fran Lenin. The closing worship was taken by ladies from St. John's United Church in Stratford. It was in the form of a skit on the Easter theme and it showed how different people viewed the cross. In the end members saw that the cross and all it stands for is most vital in the lives of all people. Over fifty attend sunrise service BELGRAVE — On a bright, crisp Easter Sunday morning, more than 50 mem- bers and visitors of Knox United Church, Belgrave, gathered on the lawn of Mrs. Janisa Coultes at 5:30 a.m: to celebrate the rising of Christ on that first Easter morning. After singing, `Welcome Happy Morning', the mem- bers of the Hi -C group, assisted by Howard Morton, portrayed , the scripture taken from Luke ,24:13-32, in which the disciples met Jesus on the road to Efnmaus. Following the hymn, 'He Lives', Mrs. Ross Anderson led in prayer. The medita- tion, `Emmaus, Walk of Wonder' was given by Mrs. Bill Coultes, followed by a poem read by Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler. The hymn, `Rejoice Your Lord Is King' concluded the service and was followed by the benediction, a . poem, `I am the Light of .the World', by Helen Steiner Rice, read by Mrs. Janisa Coultes. A delicious breakfast was enjoyed in the church following the service. It's up to you to know the safe way to handle any machinery, equipment or potentially dangerous materials in your workplace. It's up to your employer to provide you with the information and supervision so that you and your fellow workers can work safely. Under The Occupational Health and Safety Act you have a right to know and a right to participate in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Ontario Ministry of Labour If you have a pro ern or a concern about safety on your job,__ talk to your supervi.§br. It is everyone's responsibility to work safely. Get into The Acts It can work for you. It can't work nt you. Occupational Robert G. Elgie, MD, Minister Health and Safety Division William Davis, Premier • to 'WA 5. PRING—Undaunted by weather which ed wintry, tulips and daffodils continued lovely heads In the clear but frosty air ng what comfort they could from the BEL Rel v - The After noon Vint of the United Church Women of Knox.. United Church, shared their Faster meeting with the Copeland Lodge Seniors of Winghani:"° when they met at. the Lodge on Monday after- noon. Mrs. Cecil !Coulter thanked the lodbe for. inviting .them, then opened the meeting with scripture and.a;reading, `The Last Supper', , Mrs. Walter Scott and Mrs. -- William Fenton. were in charge . of the worship -Ser- vice. service. A poem by Mrs. Scott, `Spring Again', was followed by the hymn, `Christ the Lord is Risen Today', with Mrs. George Johnston as. pianist. Mrs. Fenton read scripture from Matthew, the account of the resurrection. Mrs. Scott led in prayer followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. In her meditation, Mrs. Scott reminded the group that the ;members hear about ernaking services pot luck luneheon was serVed mutiny centre on April 14. Fkillowing; the meal, President: Mre. Doris ,Hays presided,- fOir the annual meetinWlef the Bellmore reported on thework of the Town and There areohomemakers in Huron Connty and 75 per cent of their work is carried on in pi/OW:homes. Mrs. Rep Dickson is a homemaker, from the Belmore': area and Mrs. George --Undifivood is a member of the board. Conestoga-, College is cutting bank on training workers (for this I2 -week course •citie to reduced fun- ding, Mrs. Sadie reported. The hothemakers' organiza- tion reeehreSian annual grant froth IliatiVfliOnty. She sRid homeMakers are to ne coMmended for their works .Which makes it poSsible for patients to remain in their homes, with a finlit of 40 hours a week of home care. Services also are available to parents going on Mrs. Elmer Jeffrey ,reported on the district direetors' meeting held at Locknow March 24, with Mrs. Don MacAdam of the The district annual will be held on May in the Riple3,, United Church. The Belmore mkt haVe a display of Hi -C treats sr. citizens BELGRAVE — Approxi- mately 50 Belgrove senior citizens and friends enjoyed a delicious ham dinner, Saturday, April '18, in the Pnited Churnh school room. Members otrthe Hi -C were the courteous hosts. At the conclusion of the meal, Sheila Anderson thanked the guests for their presence, Clarence W. Hanna replied, stating that the senior citizenS appreciate the kindness extended to them by the younger group. Each holiday season the Hi -C serves a festive dinner to the seniors. Their con- sideration for their elders is highly commended. Shower for BELGRAVE — Mrs. Roy Dawgon, • Mrs. Kenneth Currie and Mrs. Howard Walker held a miscellaneous shower for Miss Karen Galbraith, bride-to-be, on Saturday in Knox United Church schoolroom. Joanne Wood opened the shower with 'Here Comes The Bride' and played,_a second piano solo. An en- joyable skit was presented by Mrs. Dave 131ack. Mrs. Dawson read an 'address and gifts were presented by Cheryl Walker, Joanne Wood and Ellen Taylor. Karen thanked everyone for the lovely gift 'and lunch was served by the some 4-H activity. at • the Mintnes of the 1980 annual meeting were -read by the secretary, Mrs. Wilfred Johann, and adopted. On Tuesday, April 28, at 8 p.m. the committee con- veners will meet in the library of , the community centre to prepare programs • for the coining year. Officers for the year are: president, Mrs. Doris Hays; vice president, Mrs. Hank Mrs. John Dicition; district director, Mrs. --Elmer Jef- frey; public relations, Mrs. Mary Woods; Curator, Mrs. Norman Newans; assistant curators, Mrs. Myrtle Weir, Mrs. Helen Eadie; nominating committee, Mrs. Don Wallace, Mrs. Elmer Ballagh; Cheerio officers, , Mrs. Newans, Mrs, H. Eadie, Renwick; auditors, Mrs. J. Rutherford, Mrs. E. Ballagh. Easter is celebrated at Knox UniteckChurch BELGRAVE — A prelude of organ and piano Easter selections in conjunction • - with the beauty and aroma of . several 'Easter lilies in, full bloom, ferns and a multi- colored daisy arrongemept added to the inspirational celebration of the reSur- reetion in Knox United Church, Sunday morning. Rev. John G. Roberts con- ducted tile service. Mrs. George Procter, organist and Miss Sheila Anderson; pianist, accompanied the hymns. The choir rendered two anthem's, `In ,Joseph's Lovely Garden' and 'The Wondrous Cross',.with organ The , message centred around Romans 5:8, "God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for , us while we were still sin- ners." A present day problem is analned then defined and so we move to a solution, we examine the facts and ao In contrast; the church began with the solution: In St. Paul'a era the tradition Of. the church was already set. By being tokl of the solution, the question arises. The Easter weekend asks, "Who do you think God is?" The cross and the resur- rection cannot be separated. Easter is riot an isolated event. God always giveS life from' death. He createi something from nothing., , The question posed is, "Who do you think you are?" We are helpless, depepdent children. , The cross demands, "Look at the future." "Fear not." the cross proclaims. The questions again are posed, "Who is God? Who is man? What is salvation?" R.emember that, "While we were yet helpless, Christ died to save us," is the solu- tion ' Denim Disciples present service for Good Friday The Denim Disciples Youth Group and its leaders presented the Good Friday church service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian The service, conducted by Stephanie Gaunt., was based -on 'The Seven Last Words of Jesus From the Cross'. Readers of the scriptures were Steve Gaunt, Rance Willis and Darren Creamer. Kendra McKague played the piano solo, 'Were You' Duets, sung by Mrs. Murray Gaunt and Olive, Lapp, were 'If That Isn't Love' and 'It Is Finished'. The girls' ensemble sang 'Give It All To Jesus' and the - Denim Disciple joined together in 'For Those Tears I Died'. Dean Golley of RR 4, selection on his clarinet. Mrs. Ken McKague gave the meditations. She spoke of the sorrow and pain Mary must have felt as she stood helplessly by and watched her beloved Son suffer un- justly at the hands of cruel men. No doubt Mary thought at this time of the memories she had pondered in her heart since the time of His In her second meditation Mrs. McKague related the way of salvation and said, "The Cross of Calvary is not only a symbol of death, but praise God, it is also a symbol of life — enternal life for all who believe in. the Lord Jesus Christ." Rob Willis closed the ser- vice with prayer. UCW plans spring bale GORRIE — The April meeting of Unit 4 of the United Church Women was held in the Gorrie United Church on Monday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. with a pot luck dinner and an attendance of 31. A short worship service was given by Mrs. Hector Hamilton, Mrs. Clifton Coulter and Mrs. Dick Car - Mrs. George Brown, presi- dent, conducted the business and reminded members of' the spring bale on May 11 and 12, which will be packed on May 13. It will consist of clean used 'clothing for the Fred Victor Mission. It was decided to have a plant and bake sale at the May meeting. Mrs. Coulter introduced Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mtmdell, who showed pictures of their trip to Texas and Mexico. Mrs. Coulter thanked them and presented them. with an Easter lily in appreciation. Clatiewen Jup. from the d. , Baster demonstrates that death .is? not the end, Easter brings comfort and rejoin t. Cbilsgabity els joyous and Easter .+e most joyous of itall,.F� read sa poem and `.Rejoice the Lord. f+ was sung. • 'The Speaker, Rev.„John Roberts, was intrbdui eyl by. 1►s. Coulter Mr. Roberts, chose scripture froom Jeremiah. "It is in our +owjj . ordinary experiences Of life that we find faith,” he said. s .me Wad Stan evert l p the 11* tai orrue the Gerrie Women's Institute decided during their April 15 meeting to donate S300 kt the Gorrie Hall Board to help pay the board's e*Penses• During the meeting, whid) was held at the home of Mrs• Robert Gibson, Mrs. Glenn Johnston asked the members to Stand and sing 'The stitute Grace', led by Jack Ferguson. The ladies delicious pot luck dinner. Following the dinner, Mrs. Glenn Johnston called the meeting to order and .The Institute Ode' was sung and the 'Mary Stewart Collect' The minutes, correspond- ence and treasurer's report were read by Mrs. Robert Gibson. The membera were reminded of the district annUal at Bluevale on April 24 and of the 4-H Achieve- ment Day on May ' 4 at Howick Central School at 7 p.m. It was reported that the family and consumer affairs conunittee will be holding an open !fleeting on May 20 at the Gorrie Hall with Bill Thompson of CKNX as special guest speaker.. In other business, the officers and conveners of standing nortnnitteeX were installed by Mrs. Gladstone Edgar. The new executive is: president, Mrs. William Thornton; first vice president, Mrs. Cecil Wilson ; second vice president, Mrs. Robert Gibson; secretary - treasurer, • Mrs. James Grai; district director, Mrs. Glenn. Johnston; alternate district director, Mrs. Mel- vin Taylor; public relations officer, Mrs. Anne Simmons; branch directors, Mrs. Alex Graham, Mrs. Merrill Fisber and Mrs. ‘, Jack • elosed, with Taylor; phlitts„4 Hogg; au Sperling and world Grab* aitit eujtur41 404 sumer Staith aid Scott; coMMuni Mrs. Martin 'Scott, Mr10 Robert Gibson andlite.-Ale* , Taylor; nominating cow mittee, Mrs. Alvin Grainger and Mrs. Melville Let us welcome you! Joan Chandler 887-6021 Phone 1 to 5 Year Guaranteed investment Certificates VG Annual Interest Rate gubject to change VICTORIA AND GREY TRUST Listowel: Main St. E. 291-1450 Member: Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation PROMPT VINYL REPAIR Prevent additional damage to your furniture by having us fix it now. The repair is professional ... the grain and color matches I Wis can flx any vinyl material ... sofas, choirs, car tops, ptc. ALSO: Clean and rttcolour vinyl. Contact Sheila Dawson