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Wingham Advance-Times, 1981-11-18, Page 14w,x e 'V Nilinghaj Advance -Times, November 18, 1981 Vodden speaks Iuevale Institute RLUEVALE—Mrs. Bert Garniss opened the Bluevale Women's Institute meeting with the poem, "In Flanders Fields". She then explained the symbol used to represent The Year of the Disabled which expresses support and hope. The roll call was answered by "What I growled about today" and it showed most of us had little or nothing to complain about. Mrs. Charles Mathers introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Vodden of Blyth, who spoke on ' The Year of the Disabled. • She pointed out this year is for the disabled not the handicapped because a handicap is temporary while a disability is longterm. She said that although the public is becoming more aware of the obstacles faced by the disabled , these obstacles must now be corrected or even removed. The government alloted about 45 cents per person to promote this year and hopes, municipalities will become involved to better represent conditions and promote changes. She then shared her ex- periences of living with a disabled person. Her father wore a brace most of his life but never let it keep him from living a full, productive life. Her sister contracted polio in 1935 and suffered paralysis that resulted in her having to u e a wheelchair. however, she lived i happy, productive life. Mrs. Vodden then related her husband's experiences when he lost his sight. The first few months were traumatic as his sight came and went and she told of the help of the CNIB in rehabilitating him. He has learned how to read braille and to cane chairs and weave baskets and small pieces of furniture. Mrs. Vodden related some of the things Metro Toronto has done this year to remove obstacles and she urged everyone to speak up for the disabled and help make our towns easier for them to live in. The special guests, Sharon Warwick and Sandra Thompson were presented with small gifts.. Mrs. Robert Fraser gave a report on the Guelph area conference held in Brussels. The FWIC convention will be held at the Constellation Hotel in Toronto on Aug. 12, 1982. The guest speaker will be the world president and two tickets are available per branch. . Mrs. Fraser also said the guest speaker at the con- vention, Lavonne Ballagh of Wingham, was outstanding and added next year's convention will be held in Subdivision 10` on Oct. 21 and 22. Mrs. Don Street read "The World Is Mine". Lunch was served by Mrs. James Armstrong and the hostess Mrs. Harry Elliott. Remembrance assembly held at East Wawanosh Master of Ceremonies Bill Haines welcomed students and parents to the Remem- brance Day assembly presented by Grades 7-8 last week at East Wawanosh Public School The assembly opened with the singing of "0 Canada". Katherine Procter read from Ecclesiastes, "Let us now praise famous men", fpllowed by the Lord's Prayer. Students' then read compositions they had written for Remembrance Day and performed a sing- song pantomime. called "We Are the Roman Soldiers". The class sang "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?",followed by a film strip and choral. reading, "Lest, We Forget". Angela Nethery recited the poem, "This Was My Brother". The class then sang "Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream", which was followed by Sentences of Remem- brance given by Heather McIntosh, Alison Coultes, Darlene Darlow and Veronica Bakelaar. Doug Wood, Shawn Vin- cent, Mark Hussey and Stephen Johnston formed a color party. After "The Last Post" and "Reveille", the pupils placed their poppies on the cross. Two more musical selections were sung, "What the World Needs Now" and "Let There Be Peace on Earth". Paul, Coultes gave the dedication and the assembly closed with "God Save the.Queen Spinners Guild holds successful exhibition The Huron Tract Spinners and Weavers Guild held a successful exhibition and sale of spinning and weaving at the River Mill in Ben - miller on Nov. 7 and8 with a good attendance both days. 'Great interest was shown in the demonstrations of thesepioneer crafts' and it proved an • especially in-' teresting and educational outing for families. Theguild has hada busy and educational fall with a conducted tour of Spinrite Woollen Mills in Listowel and a workshop with Joyce Rumney of Gormley in off - loom weaving done ' on barnboard, baskets and tree branches. There were also two meetings involving • illustrated talks on han- dicrafts on Baffin Island by a Seaforth member, Mary McLeod, and one • by Margaret Bushell of Goderich. . • Ruth Knight and Laura Bean of Goderich• were in charge of the November meeting with Ms. -Knight giving highlights of the Spinners and Weavers convention in Peterborough which was attended by four members. Paula Simmons, a noted spinner from Washington, D.C., and Irene Waller, a weaver from Manchester, England, were the guest speakers. Steering comm- meets in Clinton A steering committee representing all the ministerial districts in Huron County met al St. Paul's Anglican'Church in ('linlon last Tuesday. There was an encouraging response with people in attendance from all the districts. The directives given al the Oct. 6 meeting at the Central Huron Secondary School in . Clinton were lirllowed'hrough and further work has been done on the proposed bylaws and con- stitution. A proposed budget fear the counselling service is being prepared for the next public meeting which will he held in Clinton on Dei. 8. More details will folkrw in local papers as well as in church 1>1rIlet ins Ruthann Smith of Goderich demonstrated the making of sheep , from pipecleaners and raw wool. She was presented with a gift by guild members because she is leaving the• area for Huntsville. REMEMBER By Cindy Thacker, Gr. 8 The men they went to war To the ;guns' and cannons' roar:. The boys have also gone away To perhaps return someday. The silence that falls on that day Will take our thoughts away from play. Our thoughts will turn to a yesterday When men were lost and many did pray. A few were answered, taut many were.not, As many were added to the silent plot: Crosses were added and poppies grew, Looked after by a faithful few. The freedom we feel on this special day, Was 'paid for in a terrible way. By fathers, sons, loved ones and more Who went away forever- more. Our hearts feel sad and we pray a silent prayer Our poppies on our coats we wear, That our loved ones so near and very dear Will never have to leave and fight in fear. Friendship Unit meets at Wroxeter WROXETER — The Friendship Unit met at the home of Mrs. Gene Watson and was under the leader- ship of Gene Watson and • Marilyn Nic.kle, Gene read scripture from the'Gospels of Luke. John and Matthewand `referred to several incidents Of Jesus helping those who needed help in one way or another. He asked that His followers do the same. 'The speaker then gave a commentary on a true stpry told in "'The Road Back". A young man suffered ' a massive stroke and ap- peared helpless but ()tto�day his wife noticed that heltould blink his eyes and .by patience and love, they were able to communicate and _together were able to write the book. Marilyn chose as her topic the handicapped and read four true stories of different disabilities, showing how people cope with many difficulties and by deter- mination are able to further their education and often help others. She closed with the poem. "The World Is Mine". , President Isabel Miller conducted • the business, thanking Gene and Marilyn. Plans were made for the Christmas meeting, the Harmony Unit catering. Marie Higgins gave the financial report androll can was answered by a verse on peace. The meeting closed with -prayer and lunch was served by Gene and Marilyn during a social hour. A WARD WINNER—Ralph Nixon of Ralph's Texaco in Wingham holds up the plaque he received when he and his wife attended a convention in Toronto last week. The Most Improved Service Station Appearance Award was one of six such awards handed out at Texpo '81, held at the Harbour Castle Hilton convention centre. Work of Homemakers told at Inst. meeting BELMORE. — Mrs. Jean Young o1• Town and Country Homemakers', Victoria Street, Wingham, was guest speaker at the November meeting of the Women's In- stitute held in the com- munity centre on November 11. She was introduced by Mrs. Don Wallace. - With the use ofprojector, Mrs. Young presented scenes of beautiful Huron County with its majestic forests, a beautiful• place to .. live in any season. Mrs. Young then explained the work of her organization, saying that trained helpers go to homes to .help in various ways patients who require health 'care. Any resident in HuronCountycan buy the services of a home- maker on a private basis to keep handicapped, chronic- ally ill or elderly at home where they are generally happier than in hospital or . nursing home. Families can, hire homemakers to look after children or other dependents during holidays, illness or convalescence. Besides giving personal care, the homemakers provide help with baths, eating, aid in and out of bed, up and down stairs, simple bedside care under the direction of a nurse or doctor: therapy with instruc- tion from a nurse, doctor, physio, occupational or speech therapist., The home- maker will also supef•vise meal planning, special diets and shopping,• do light house- keeping, laundry and necessary mending. Town and Country Home- makers are incorporated and registered as a non- profit charitable organiza- tion. The . case manager assesses each situation and the ability of a homeowner to pay a home helper or home- maker. Mrs. Deanne Dickson of this area is employed as parttime secretary at Town and Country Homemakers and also assists in planning. Mrs. Walter Woods thank - ed the ,speaker on behalf of. the WI and presented. her with a donation for Town and Country Homemakers. President Mrs. Stan Hays announced that a 'replace- ment is needed for Mrs. Bea- trice Chambers on the arena board. Mrs. Hays also reported 'on the Grey -Bruce Area convention held, in Ayton October 7 and 8. Mrs. Louise Robertson showed a Red: Cross film, "No Place ' Like Home for Health Care", which stressed that patients recover more quickly if°they can remain, in their own homes.. Resolutions from the West Arran branch, were eon- ; cerned with high interest rates, foreign ownership of land, bankruptcy of small businesses and farmers. Mrs. Keith Hiepleh, presi- dent of FW IO, spoke of the dangers racing WI groups, such as gas tax, price of gasoline for mileage paid, home heating and postage increase. ' The theme of the rally on October 1.5 was "What. does the future hold for the handi- capped?". The speaker was a t'ulltime farmer from the 'Tiverton area. As a result of a motorcycle accident he is in a wheelchair but considers himself a lucky man. He can, transfer from. wheelchair to tractor or car since both are equipped with hand controls. Ile stressed the importance of never giving up. Mrs. Dave Eadie gave two readings. "Little Things" and"In 'Flanders Field". CCRA BAKE AND CRAFT a bake and craft sale at the Denise and Darlene Nutley squares for sal$ patrons. SALE—The Childhood Cancer Research Association held home of Art and Janet Clark of Wingham last Wednesday. of Londesboro sampled the'many varieties of cookies and Anglican Church mei, appoint new officers UCW meeting FORDWICH At the p November meeting of the Fordwich Anglican Church Women, held Thursday evening at the haeme of Mrs. Doug Bunker, Mrs. Dave Dinsmore presented the slate of officers for 1,982. The officers are: president, Mrs. Wellington Hargrave; first vice president, Mrs. Doug Bunker; second• vice president, Mrs. J. W. Daunt; secretaiy, Mts. Rqn Shelley; treasurer, Mrs. Peter Browne; card secretary, Mrs.. Wally Nixon; bale committee, Mrs. Harold Foster, Mrs. Everitt Arm- strong; visiting committee, Mrs. Jim Vittie, Mrs. ;Emerson Ferguson, Miss Elva Foster, Mrs. Bruce Armstrong, Mrs. Roy Simmons;• cards for sick and shutin, Mrs. Stewart Rowley; prayer partner, Mrs. Daunt; nominating committee, Mrs. Dave Dinsmore, Mrs. Rowley; auditors, Mrs. Nixon, Mrs. Hector Browne; pianist, Miss Elva Foster; programs, Mrs: Nixon, Miss Foster, Mrs. Ferguson; leaders of groups, Mrs. Peter Browne, Mrs. 5111 Dou 1 Sothern, Mrs. Jack gas. Mrs. Hargrave presided for the meeting and Mrs. Orrance Laramie read scripture from Paul's letter to the Galations. She also gave the meditation from The Living Message. Roll call was answered by 23 members, each donating a tea towel for the church kitchen. The treasurer reported that a very suc- cessful bazaar was held. Mrs. Harold Foster will be sending another bale to the north and asked that anyone having articles contact her. The group will cater for a banquet on ,November 19. - Confirmation service will' be held Sunday, November 29, in St. Stephen's Church, Gorrie, at .11 a.m. The Fordwich Christmas concert will be Sunday, December 13, at 8:30 'in Trinity Sunday School rooms. The Christ- mas Eve service will.be held in Trinity church at 8:30.' Mrs. Daunt gave the study in which she mentioned that CilriilsititUl4 has become very commercialized. She suggested ways in which Christmas can be made more joyous, such as sending a gift oto the Hunger Fund, asking someone who is alone to come to our homes or visiting shutins in their own homes. Church calendars were distributed among the members and Canon Orrance Laramie closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Nixon showed pictures from two World Wars. Lunch was served by ,Mrs. Dinsmore and Mrs. Bruce Sothern. Holstein Assoc. founding meeting set for Nov. 25 The Ontario branch of the Holstein -Friesian Associa• - tion of Canada announces an Ontario branch founding meeting to be held Nov. 25 at the Holiday Inn City Centre Tower in London. This is a historic meeting for Holstein Association members in Ontario. While Ontario is a leader on the Canadian Holstein scene, i1. is the only province not to be established as a provincial branch with its own constitu- tion and board of directors. The purpose of the meeting is to adopt a constitution for the Ontario branch and to'' elect a board of directors. The proposed constitrftion calls for the election of a 13 - member board. There will be a noon luncheon with guest speaker Lloyd Wilson. Mr. Wilson is a popular speaker, auctioneer and Holstein breeder from Uxbridge, Ontario. His topic will be "Citizenship — a right or a responsibility" PLANNING BOARD Applications are now being sought for interested citizens tp accept a three year term on the planning board. Applications will be received at the town clerk's office during normal office hours. Byron Adams Clerk Treasurer rikr irdrift?t 3. GET READY FOR WINTER ... with our expert DRY CLEANING Spruce up last year's wardrobe with quality cleaning! You'll find our special process will renew your clothes wonderfully - and our prices are very low! R EADMAN CLEANERS ANDAM MEN'S WEAR WINGH THE HOME OF echnics The science of sound Rivett's Limited 34 Shoppers Square - Goderlch •._. ,-....Phone S24-9432 GORRIE -- "Peace" was 'the topic of a talk given by Mrs. James Alcorn when she conducted the worship serrice at the November meeting of Unit Two of the United Church Women, held November 9 at the home of Mrs. Alex Taylor. Mrs. Alcorn opened the worship with a hymn and prayer. She chose Psalm 122 tor several texts.. The speaker. cited incidents she remembered from the' Second World War, the effect nl the noise of war. its stress on the . citizens and the teelings of blessed relief' when peace came after six years of war in England. She said that "we go to war to 'protect ow freedoms" and "faith destroys stress". Nirs. Alcorn read several timely poems on "Quiet Faith", 'Peace" and "Together We Work She closed her talk with a hymn anis a closing prayer, President Mrs. Taylor thanked the speaker for her mspiralional program and e•nniluc•ted the business of the meeting. Mrs. John Strong read the minutes and Mrs. I)av i(1 Rickert gave the 1treilsurer's report, .Ten members answered the roll call ,ci1h a verse or thought 00 Remembrance. Final' plans for 1the Christmas meeting are incomplete but members will be notified later Ii, A buck is still a buck . .. i n anyone's books. 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