The Oshkosh Northwestern from Oshkosh, Wisconsin • Page 18

Dec. 2,1981 The Northwestern 1 8 Horizons Speakers key Respect for Life concerns Oshkosh. Dr. Edward Meyer, associate director of secondary treatment at Winnebago Mental Health Institute, will discuss people's attitudes toward the mentally ill. Meyer is a fellow in the American College of Physicians and the American Psychiatric Association.

Betty Hawley, director of Catholic Religion Programs for the Develop-mentally Disabled, will share her story of respect for the mentally retarded. Mr. and Mrs. Al Phair, an Oshkosh couple active in support programs for the handicapped will participate in Ms. Hawley's presentation.

Phair serves on the board of directors for United Cerebral Palsy of Winnebago-land. The Rev. Robert Fictum, director of the Pastoral Care Department at Mercy Medical Center, will speak on respect for the elderly. The Rev. Ronald Meier, Trinity Lutheran Church, will lead a discus-son on a Christian response to everyday issues.

Joseph Barden, director of Government Affairs for the Catholic Hospital Association of Wisconsin, will present information on legislative issues dealing with infanticide, genetic manipulation, euthanasia, the living will, the human life bill and the share their needs and how to help them. Mrs. Edwards has worked closely with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and Or-ville Kelly, founder of "Make Today Count," an organization for cancer patients and their families. She has appeared on several television and radio programs as well as the NBC television special "On Death and Dying." Mrs. Willke will tell the story of the unborn child.

She and her husband, Dr. Jack Willke, have written several books on sex education and have appeared on several national television programs including the Phil Donahue Show. In addition to the three visiting speakers, several area people will found out the day's program. Dr. Richard C.

Murray, newly named chief of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mercy, a fellow in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a member of the American College of Surgeons, will discuss the story of the unborn from the physician's point of view. Afternoon workshops are scheduled, covering all aspects of life. Jack Everts, born with spinal bi-fada, will direct a workshop with Shirley Schmid, a woman who as been blind since birth. Both are from Three nationally known speakers will headline the "Respect for Life Education Day," sponsored by Mercy Medical Center in cooperation with Lourdes Academy Jan. 13.

They are Deanna K. Edwards, Bar-ban Willke, and the Rev. J. Thomas finucan. The purpose of the one day pro-STVO is to provide middle and high students with information on a variety of issues concerning respect forltfe in all its stages.

from Lourdes and other parochial schools will be attending the program, and public high school students who have parental approval also have been invited to attend. Public school students who wish to attend the program must take a parental request form to their school, asking to be excused from regular classes for that day. Information regarding the program will not be distributed in the public schools. The program will be opened by the Revy Finucan, former president of Viterbo College in La Crosse and currently Co-pastor and administrator at St. Stanislaus Parish, Stevens Point.

He will challenge those present to take what they learn during the day lnto-their lives and use it to make the wprld a better place. cOtma Edwards, a music therap-iijjPftQ has worked extensively with parents who are terminally ill, will LHMaMMriiWIMMMIMWMMIVIIWIMaMMMaMaJ Rev. J. Thomas Finucan Mike Carroll, youth director of the Green Bay Diocese, and the other by the Rev. Finucan.

The panels will discuss youth involvement in past, present and future right to life issues. Public school students may register for the programs with their religious rducation coordinator, their church pastors, or by contacting Ellen Pellegrin no later than Dec. 10. Public school students must have parental approval and must request to be released from school the day of the program. Barbara Willke human life amendment.

His presentation is intended to help high scchool students recognize important voting issues which can affect their lives and that of their children. David De Young and Don and Jeanne Zahalka will give the history of Wisconsin Citizens Concerned for Life as part of their Respect for Life workshop. Two Lifeline panels responding to crisis pregnancy and alternatives to abortion, will run throughout the day. There will also be two student panels, one moderated by the Rev. Milestones mm yw" Deanna K.

Edwards Harvey Moss, director of public and market relations at Mercy Medical Center, said, "The committee determined that students who attend the program must be present for the entire day and attendance will be monitored." Students are to bring a bag lunch. An evening program with Mrs. Willke and Dr. Murray is planned to begin at 7:30 p.m. Jan.

13, for adults and others unable to attend during the day. The evening program will be held in the Lourdes Academy gymnasium. by the chorus of First English Lutheran Church under the direction of Milton Berndt. Both choral numbers and special instrumental and vocal numbers were performed. Bess Zwicky was the accompanist.

At the Dec. 15 meeting, the Madrigal Singers of Oshkosh North High School will perform. Members who have reached the age of 80 and have been members of the chapter for five years will be honored as "gold members." Couples who have been married 50 years sometime during the past year also will be honored. Those eligible for recognition should contact Margaret Bean before Dec. 10; Chapter has new officers Wesner 50th GREEN LAKE A special church service in honor of Mr.

and Mrs. Reinold (Whitey) Wesner's 50th wedding anniversary was celebrated at their home in Green Lake Sunday night. The Wesners were among the founders of the now Terrace Shores Evangelical Free Church approximately 27 years ago. Several friends spoke of the Wesner's faithfulness and generosity to the church and to them. The Wesners were married on Nov.

19, 1931, in Preston, Minn.Wesner, 80, is a native of Green Lake, and Lillian Wesner, 72, has lived in Green Lake since her marriage. She was originally from Chetek. They have two daughters, Donna Werch, Ripon, and Gloria Schliecher, Green Lake. There are 10 grandchildren. For 25 years, Wesner operated Wesner's Service Garage in Green Lake.

In 1955 the couple developed a mobile home park, then known as Wesner's Trailer Court. It is now Coachlight Mobile Home Park. Approximately 40 people attended the special service, and more than 50 friends attended an open house held at the home a week earlier. Officers for 1982 were elected at the Nov. 17 meeting of the American Association of Retired Persons, Winnebago County Chapter No.

450, held in Wicklund Hall. Marie Jurkins was elected president; Ruth Taube, first vice president; Adeline Altmann, second vice president; Loraine Zinecker, recording secretary; Esther Hanisch, corresponding secretary; Pearl Spiegel-berg, treasurer, and Clyde Hog-strom, director. Elected to the nominating committee were lone Gadow, Lorraine VanAkkeren, Ruth Hoffmann, Erna Krueger, Pearl Wiley, Loretta Kir- kilee and Rose Muraski. Carol Buettner, director of the Winnebago County Nutritional Program and Ed Long, a driver for the program, told of the great need for drivers to take persons either handicapped or unable to use public transportation to the meal sites. They said that interested volunteers are to contact the Advocap office.

Reports revealed that 94 people were screened in the blood pressure clinic held before the meeting, and 23 people attended the "55 Alive" course held Oct. 28 and 29. The program was arranged by Mrs. Evan MacDonald and presented St. Peter Auction Holiday fairs Mr.

and Mrs. Reinhold Wesner Emmanuel holiday fair "Spirit of Christmas" is the theme of the holiday fair sponsored by Emmanuel United Church of Christ Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m.

followed by a style show presented by The Clothes Closet. The menu includes hot ham sandwiches, potato salad, gelatin salad, relishes, cake and coffee. Among the items for sale will be Christmas crafts, quilts, rag rugs, homemade candies, cookies and popcorn balls, and homemade apple pie. A coffee shop will be available for weary shoppers. Mrs.

Eugene Rapp is overall chairman of the event. Holiday crafts, a corner store and novelty donations are a few of the highlights of the St. Peter's Annual Action to be held Thursday, Dec. 3, in the parish gymnasium. A social hour and preview will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at which time the auction will begin.

The public is invited to attend. The auction will be conducted by Bob Freund and is sponsored by St. Peter's Home and School Association andd Aquinas Club. In addition to auction items, a corner store will display handmade crafts and Christmas accessories for sale throughout the evening. This year's list of over 70 auction items includes: two boat trips, a weeklong summer vacation in Lake wood, a visit from Santa and his Elf, a children's birthday party on a farm, and a large family portrait.

There will also be numerous handmade afghans, stained glass work, original artwork and pine cone creations. Co-chairmen for this year's auction are Jim Lang and Tom Martin. Committee members include Tom Ganther, Sharon Koerner, Phylis LaCourse, Don Weber, George Pouba and Bill Michels. Hugo Riese and Sons, contractors. His was a nurse's aide at Medical Center.

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