The Times Advocate, 2008-10-01, Page 17Wednesday, October 1, 2008
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Recognition
Volunteer award —Ann Klungel, a volunteer with the VON Palliative
CareVolunteer Program for 14 years recently won a June Callwood
Circle of Outstanding Volunteers Award at the Hospice Association of
Ontario Conference in Honey Harbour, Ont. (photolsubmitted)
HP Women's Missionary Rally
ST. MARYS — Huron Perth
Pesbyterial of the Women's
Missionary Society (W.M.S) held
their fall rally in St. Marys Sept. 15.
They were welcomed to St. Marys
Presbyterian Church by Rev. John
Fraser and the president of St.
Marys W.M.S., Barbara Tubb.
Vice-president Mary Duffin of
Stratford St. Andrews, led the wor-
ship service beginning with the
W.M.S. Purpose. Bernice Richards
gave the opening prayer.
An excellent presentation of Knox
Stratford's mission for cancer
patients was given by Nancy
Rothwell, Grace Rothwell, Adelinde
Sacherow and Rhea Tuer. They
described their display of wigs, hats,
scarves and prayer shawls available
from their wigs and accessories
room.
Ruth Hart reviewed several books
from her display from the
Presbyterian Book Room in Toronto.
Marlene Starkey gave the grace
before the brown bag lunch.
Afternoon program
The afternoon program began
with a singsong, led by Barb Tubb
with Eunice Bisset at the piano.
Listowel Wallace W.M.S. gave the
devotions with Nancy Schneider and
Betty Elliott taking part.
John Fraser introduced the guest
speakers, Rev. Donald MacKay and
Rev. Marian Barkley -MacKay who
were back in Canada after a mission
to Ghana, Africa. The MacKays'
main task was to train lay workers
who led the worship services in
small churches. Church services
could be held in school rooms, sanc-
tuaries or open fields. John and
Marian were dressed in the colour-
ful Ghanian Kinty cloth. Each
women's fellowship group had its
own print so the various groups
were identifiable. The videos
showed children walking to school,
each carrying two palm branches to
make a roof for their school.
Avonton WMS received the offer-
ing which was dedicated by Evelyn
Mattison. Bernice Richardson gave
the registration report and handed
out door prizes to Elizabeth Stewart,
Lois Horne and Doris Adams.
Jean Sangster of Bayfield reported
on the Pennies for Patrick project.
Courtesy remarks were given by
Ruth Dewar of Atwood, and the dos-
ing prayer by Lois Horne of North
Easthope. The meeting closed with
the hymn, "Who's goin' to tell the
story?"
The fall executive meeting will be
held in Mitchell Oct. 6, at 1:30 p.m.
GREG
cci i nchey
Huron -Bruce
During a fact finding trip to Huron -Bruce, the Liberal Industry
Critic observed the tremendous potential of our local energy
production sectors and he noted that our federal government can
and must do more to support these industries. Later, on local
radio, he stated, "In a carbon constrained global economy I see a tremendous future for
nuclear energy production." With the proper vision and inputs, Huron -Bruce can help to
build and expand upon a new green energy production sector. Real economic development,
skilled jobs and prosperous communities would all result from this kind of solid leadership.
The people of Huron -Bruce are part of the solution to our national energy challenges and we
need and expect a government who will listen. Ignoring the economy and the working
families of Ontario is not a viable plan - we deserve better. To be part of the solution, on
election day vote for Greg McClinchey, the Liberal choice for Huron -Bruce.
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Working Together to Strengthen our Communities.
Campaign HQ: 594 Campbell Street, Box 127, Lucknow, ON NOG 2H0
519-528-2229 ph / 519-528-2225 fax / www.gregmcclinchey.ca
Thanksgiving service Oct. 12
By Joan Beierling
VARNA CORRESPONDENT
Barb Hicks, lay preacher
led the worship service on
Sunday in Varna.
Her children's time was
"Want Friends Be a Spoon"
and her sermon was on
"Friends, Stress and
Stillness."
Take note of the change in
the Varna UCW meeting. It
will be held Wed., Oct. 8 at
7:30 p.m.
Walk for the Cure - the
Stephenson Steps are once
again participating on Oct. 5.
See Leisa or Deb if you wish
to pledge them and make a
donation to find a cure for
breast cancer.
It will be Anniversary
Sunday on Oct. 5 in Varna as
well as a baptism with Rev.
Alex McGillvary leading the
worship.
Sun., Oct. 12 will be
Thanksgiving Sunday and
looking ahead Goshen will
celebrate their Anniversary
as well as baptism on Oct. 19.
Darlene Babysh has
returned to Delburne Alberta
after spending 10 days with
her mother Margaret Hayter.
Meggin Bartliff-Reid and
Brian Van Hoof were mar-
ried on Sat., Sept. 27 in the
Varna Church with dinner
and reception being held in
the Varna Complex. Best
Wishes to the happy couple
Meggin and Brian who are
residing in Strathroy.
Julie Webster was married
to Jim Rogers on Sat., Sept.
27.
Julie and Jim were married
at the Oxford Golf and
Country Club at Craigowan in
Woodstock. Best wishes to
this happy couple and who
are residing in Ingersoll.
Crokinole anyone?
Crokinole starts Tues., Oct.
28. Anyone interested please
call 233-7443. There is an
upcoming November tourna-
ment to be held in Zurich .
Cell phones and driving don't mix
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA)
today released findings about the significant
impact that cell phone use has on driving
safety. The research clearly shows that speak-
ing on a phone while driving puts drivers at
significantly greater risk of collision. Ontario's
doctors want the provincial government to
take action to protect the lives of all drivers
and passengers.
Clear evidence, clear warning
"The evidence is clear that driving while
using a mobile phone is dangerous to the dri-
ver, their passengers and others on or near
the roadway," said Dr. Ken Arnold, President
of the OMA. "Doctors know all too well the
consequences of driving while distracted and
its time that the right steps are taken to
ensure the safety of all Ontarians."
Government initiatives to curtail the use of
cellphones while driving have been imple-
mented in Quebec, Nova Scotia,
Newfoundland and Labrador, a number of
American States, Australia and much of
Europe.
Studies show there is a strong association
between phone use and vehicle collisions. The
OMA has found evidence that cellphone use
(regardless of whether it is hands-free or
hand-held) has a significant impact on the dri-
ver's cognitive functions, visual concentration,
the speed at which they can process informa-
tion and, as a result, their reaction time.
What can go wrong...
OMA research found that talking on a cell-
phone while driving:
• led to a large reduction in the driver's
functional field of view;
• changed average driving speed;
• decreased safe distance between vehicles;
• slowed brake reaction time;
• slowed response times to traffic light
changes;
• resulted in a 15 per cent increase in non-
response to stoplights;
• slowed braking by 18 per cent and slowed
the time it took to come back up to speed by
17per cent;
• drivers abandoning them entirely;
• fewer inspection glances at traffic lights
and an increased tendency toward hard brak-
ing.
"Too many drivers treat talking on a phone
while driving as a harmless practice," said Dr.
Arnold. "It's not an easy prescription to give,
but this practice has to be curtailed."
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