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Times-Advocate, 1979-04-04, Page 12Times-Advocate, April 4, 1979 Honor veteran staff at i/ event By JOY SCHEIFELE AILSA CRAIG March 29 the Craigweil Gardens Board honoured the staff of Craigholme Nursing Home. A special “awards night” was celebrated with a dinner for all the staff and their spouses at the Ailsa Craig Town Hall. Over eighty persons sat down to the dinner to attend the first time event. Howard Otterbein, Chairman of the board, welcomed all and introduced the other board members, briefly outlining how the board is formed. A warm and informal Special events assist canvass A special educational evening is planned for Thursday, April 5 at the West Williams Public Sch­ ool in Parkhill by the Ailsa Craig-Parkhill Cancer Unit. The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. with the film, “Decision” which deals primarily with breast self examination. Two local physicans, Dr. Fred Boyes, Parkhill and Dr. P. C. Cowley, Strathroy will give further input along with a visiting mastectomy volunteer from the London Cancer Unit. An open discussion will follow and everyone is invited to bring written questions and con­ cerns to the meeting. No admission will be charged, and refreshments will be served by the Bornish Ladies group. The sale of daffodils Friday met with huge suc­ cess in both Ailsa Craig and Parkhill. Volunteers were on the Main streets of the two locations selling bright bunches of flowers which were quickly bought up with the proceeds going to the cancer society. It has been planned to repeat the program again next year. Local canvassers will be knocking throughout April. on doors the month of The funeral of Mrs. Irene Hicks was held in Clio Michigan, March 24, 1979. Mrs. Hicks is survived by two sons, Bill and Ivan, and one brother, Arthur Ford, Exeter. atmosphere prevailed throughout the evening as entertainer Bob Heywood, well known to many in the group, played the accordion and sang a number of songs and ditties, assisted by Calvin Horner on the guitar. Staff member Lome Bender acted as M.C. for the evening. A special presentation was made to Sadie Walker who retired at the end of the month after 24 years of service at Craigholme. Board secretary, John Duerksen, thanked Mrs, Walker for her remarkable ( service and faithfulness throughout the history of the home, noting that she had the longest service record. Other retiring staff, Ruby McLean and Annie Car­ penter along with Sadie Walker received terrariums from their fellow staff members. Ten year service awards of charm bracelets with charms added for every five years of service were presented to Annie Car­ penter for 11 years, Hannah Clark for 12 years, Jennie Hartle for 12 years, Irene Harmer for 14 years, Marguerite Slater, 20years, Sadie Walker 24 years and Ruby McLean 12 years, by the chairman of the Board. Silk roses were given to staff members with five or more years of service in­ cluding Yvonne Cairns, Charlotte Denno, Nancy Welton and Nelson Scheifele. Health Care Aid pins, designed by the Ontario Nursing Home Association, were presented to Rose Austin, Sheila Denno, Thelma Marshall, Darlene Robinson, Wendy Thomson, Linda Van Hooydonk, Ron Walker and Sandra Windsor who graduated this winter from Fanshawe College. A special gift' was given to Yvette MacGregor, a gruaduate R.N.A. A humorous short skit was put on by a few of the staff members. Administrator, Nelson Scheifele, thanked the staff for their good work and co­ operation noting that without everyone’s help, Craigholme would not exist. He related a number of loving anecdotes saying that he frequently is asked, ‘ “Don’t you find it depressing’ working around old people all the time?” “It is seldom depressing and never dull”, he emphasized. Daffodils sales kicked off the cancer canvass in Ailsa Craig last Friday. Jennifer Crozier and Susan McLachlin each hold a bouquet for mothers Photo by Scheifele SELL DAFFODILS — Here Chad Williams, ----.. --------- — Audrey Wilms and Della Crozier as they prepare bunches for sale. Block Parents organized Ceramics started at HP By LYNNE FARQUHAR A “Home Ceramics” group has now started in Huron Park through the Stephen Resource Centre. Any people who have or­ dered supplies and molds can pick them up at the centre weekdays between 9:30 and 4:30. The molds must be returned to the Resource Centre by Tuesday April 10 at the latest so they can be returned to Goderich. Anyone interested in joining the ceramics group should call the centre at 228-6302 and ask for Lynne. The Block Parent signs have arrived at the Resource Centre and will be distributed to the parents as soon as the screening process is complete. Anyone wishing to- become a Block Parent should drop by the center and fill out an application form. A parenting meeting 'will be held Tuesday April 17 at 7 p.m. in the nursery school HONOURED — Sadie Walker, is presented with a-silver tray by John Duerksen of the Craigweil Board for her 24 years of service at Craigholme Nursing Home at their special Awards Night recently. Photo by Scheifele rooms (No. 16 and 17) at the McCurdy Public School. The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to join in the discussion of the problems of “being a parent”. Kathy Pryde and John Penn of Family and Childrens’ Services of Goderich will be on hand to lead the discussion. A meeting of the nursery school moms was held at the Resource Centre last Wednesday evening. Jocelyn Bourque, a dietitian with Centralia College of Agriculture, was on hand to speak to the mothers on the importance of nutrition for pre-school children. ' Keep watching each week for more news on upcoming programs and events. Staffa Wl study local history, church ladies discuss China By MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN STAFFA The Marion Ritchie evening auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Lome Elliott for the March meeting with 10 ladies present. Mrs, Eldon Allen presided and opened with a verse on prayer followed by the hymn, What a Friend we have in Jesus. Mrs. Carter Kerslake had the scripture reading followed by prayer by Mrs. Allen. The roll call was answered with a verse on prayer. Mrs. John Tem­ pleman had the study book on China, Chapter 2. For her special number Mrs. Lloyd Miller conducted a contest on trees with Mrs. Robert Laing winning. Mrs. Alec Miller had the topic telling about the work of Dr. Schuebber. Mrs. Miller presided for the business when in­ vitations were read to meet with Thames Road U.C.W., April 2 and Mitchell ladies, April 12, Members were also reminded of the Synodical in Goderich, April 11 and 12. Prices for quilting were reviewed. The ladies were busy quilting throughout the meeting. The Lords Prayer closed the meeting followed by lunch. husbands or a friend. Mrs. Carter Kerslake gave a report of the executive meeting of Perth South District held recently at Mrs. H. Thiels. She reminded everyone of the District Annual at Avon ton Pres, church, May 15. Mrs. Ross McPhail chose as her topic Local History, reading items from the recently published book, The Canada Company and also displaying other publications on Perth County. She also conducted a quiz on current events. The W.I. grace was sung and lunch served by the hostess, Mrs. Kerslake and Mrs. McPhail. Mr. <& Mrs. Charles Douglas, Andrew and George, Mr. & Mrs. John Templeman, Nancy and Richard, were guests of Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Bertens at the silver anniversary party in Lucan, Friday. Wednesday, April 4 to Sunday, April 8 EXETER PERFORM Hair Styling Lotion 225 ml Pre-priced $ € A 1 $1.59 ■•VI PALMOLIVE LIQUID Dish Detergent 1 ?2 LITRE ’2.04 NESTLES FRENCH FORMULA Hair Spray 10 oz. Retail^i.OO 1 »04 CLING FREE Fabric Softener 24 SHEETS Sugg. $ 1 .46 Retail $1.73 IrTV ' HEAD & SHOULDERS Shampoo 250 ml ’1.92 CURITY Disposable Bottles 100's-8 fl. oz. Sugg. Retail $2.29 * | ,49 Can Be Used With All Nursers KOTEX Light Days WITH DEODORANT 48's *2.42 BABY SCOTT Hewborn Diapers Pkg. of 30 Sugg. $4 Retail $2.15 1 eO< DISCOUNT J|j|g 433 MAIN ST. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT 235-1661 TO LIMIT QUANTITIES Alaska trip is reviewed By MRS. FRED BOWDEN CENTRALIA At the service in the United Church Sunday morning Mr. Paul Schott spoke on “The Truth Confronts Us”. Jesus came into the wprld to bring light and truth and to tell others about the love of God. The Christian church down through the ages has been calling people to accept the truth about God and his purposes for the world. The children’s story was told by Mrs. Schott and the choir sang an anthem. The flowers that decorated the church were placed there by Olive and Jack Essery. The Fellowship Night sponsored by the United1 Church Women and held in the schoolroom of the church Thursday night provided an enjoyable evening for all in attendance. Walter Fydenchuk, the guest speaker, showed slides and gave an interesting and informative talk on his trip to Alaska. Mr, & Mrs. Ken Hodgins returned home last week after enjoying the warmth of Mexico for the past few months. Before arriving in Mexico they motored through the Canadian West to the Coast visiting relatives and friends along the way. They continued their travels through the state of California and visited with Mrs. Hodgins niece. Mr. & Mrs. Keri Greb were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Edith Willard in London. Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Hirtzel and Mr. & Mrs. Karl Keller and family, London visited over the weekend in Port Huron. xtiiiiitiiiiruiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiik Institute Mrs. Carter Kerslake hosted the Tweedsmuir meeting of the Staffa Womens Institute March 28 in her home when Mrs. Ross McPhail, Branch curator had the Tweedsmuir books on display. Mrs. Charles Douglas the president opened the meeting with all repeating the Mary Stewart Collect and reading a poem To­ morrow. Thirteen ladies answered the roll cqll by displaying an old will or document. During business the short courses and training schools offered by the Home Economists were reviewed. The dates for the 4-H achievement days are April 21 in Kirkton for Staffa 1 and 3 and May 9 in Mitchell for Staffa 2. A committee was named for the catering April 28 and Mrs. Russell Worden and Mrs. Cameron Vivian are in charge of planningan evening out this summer with our f/ ......................... ADAMS Heating & Cooling Heating Systems of All Types INSTALLED, MODERNIZED and MAINTAINED • General Sheet Metal Work • Air Conditioning • Humidifiers • Ventilation 235-2187 133 Huron St., East, Exeter Personals Miss Judy Norris, Kit­ chener was a recent visitor with Miss Susan Norris. Recent guests with Mr. & Mrs. Lome Elliott were Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Sillery, Exeter, Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Kefrip, Monro and Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hamilton, Cromarty. Mr. & Mrs. Lome Feeney, Dublin and Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Parsons, spent this past week in Las Vegas. Kippen By MRS. RENA CALDWELL Mr. & Mrs. Harold Jones i visited with Mr. & Mrs, Arnold Gackstetter in : Guelph Thursday. 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