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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-11-28, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 109ft. Climb upon my knee Sonny Boy Les Tasher does his Al Jolson imitation as part of the Variety Night held atWaltonW.I. Hall Friday. The evening was organized by the recreation committee to help raise money for park and recreation activities. Grey Council authorizes grant Variety Night The Walton Hall was beautifully decorated in the Christmas theme in red, green and white balloons, green garlands with red bows and coloured balls, and decorated Christmas tree for the first family Variety Night. Marie McGavin played a melody of p?ano music prior to the concert. Neil McGavin was M.C. and gave a warm welcome to the large crowd. Marie was assisted by Maxine Houston in the opening number with a lively sing-song. Viola Kirkby gave a reading, “How Jimmy minded the baby’’. This was followed by a comical skit “If I were not a baseball player’’ by Rick and Joanne McDonald, Ernie and Annette Lewington, Bill and Valorie Shortreed and Carol Hum­ phries. Leanne McDonald and Marci McCall entertained with a step dancing number followed by a reading, “Widow Green’s last words’’ by B. J. deJong. Sarah Lamble sang a solo, “I prayed in the tub” accompanied at the piano by her mother Bonnie Cole Arnal. A dance was performed by Colleen Collins, Dawn Marcuccio, Valorie Collins and Sabrina Wernham. An interpretation of “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas’’ was very well given by Thys deJong. Karl MacNaughton entertained with his violin with some good toe-tapping music accompanied by Marjorie Humphries. This was followed by Marjorie accompanying at the piano for Les Tasher when he sang several Al Jolson songs. Kelly McDonald and Carole Mc­ Call did a step-dancing number, then were accompanied by their sisters Leanne Mcdonald and Marci McCall for a quartette of step-dancing. Karl and Marjorie joined in and received a big applause from the audience. Barb Lamble played a piano solo, “Wishing You were Somehow Here Again” from Phantom of the Opera. The last number on the program was a dancing number, a success “Young Kids on the Block” by Colleen Collins, Dawn Marcuccio, Valorie Collins, Sabrina Wernham and Serena Wesley. Appreciation was shown to the recreation committee for the splen­ did program they had arranged. Marie and Maxine led in a couple of carols, then everyone was invit­ ed downstairs for refreshments. The rest of the evening was enjoyed with dancing to the music of the “Clamps”, a Walton couple. HEALTH ON THE HILL— A Review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Welcome Dr. Woldnik. Dr. Mark Woldnik was introduced to hospital and clinic staff and welcomed to the Seaforth Hospital team at a Pot Luck, November 9. We all look forward to working with Dr. Woldnik as he begins his medical practice in our community. New Charting System Implemented: Nursing Staff have been very busy this past month due to the implementation of a new charting system called Nursing Information System [NIS]. Currently implemented in a large number of hospitals in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, Newfoundland, and Ontario, it is expanding to many areas across Canada. Based on the nursing process [assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating], NIS starts at the time of the patient’s admission and continues through to the time of separation. The objection of NIS includes computer compatibility, improved staff communication and a greater awareness of the patient’s needs. Janice Leonhardt, R.N. has been the internal project co-ordinator assigned to introduce NIS to all staff. Radiology News: Seaforth Hospital is pleased to now own their own ultra-sound equipment Previously we used the services of the Ultra Sound Associates Clinic in Stratford. Irene Nicholson, X-Ray Technologist will perform this new service. A new x-ray machine is expected to arrive early in the new year as well. Christmas News: Crafts and Decorating coming soon! Anyone wishing to donate gifts for patients on Christmas morning may do so by leaving them in the Physio Dept. Films: The Seaforth Library has been supplying us with filmson Fridays. Our patients are enjoying them. Grey Township Council held its regular meeting on November 19 and several by-laws were passed. A by-law was passed establish­ ing a records retention schedule for all Township records and docu­ Walton Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 WI learns hints on osteoporosis Eleven members of the Walton Women Institute and three guests were present for the November meeting at the home of Berva Watson. Margaret Mclnvoy presided for the opening and Marjorie Hum­ phries read minutes and corres­ pondence. An invitation was read to attend the 4H Achievement Night, Tuesday, Nov. 27 at the Walton Hall at 7:30 p.m. the treasurer’s report was given and she reported on the dinner held that day. Plans were made for a noon luncheon on Dec. 19. The Christmas meeting will follow that- afternoon, it was passed to have a gift exchange. A donation was made to the Poppy Fund and the Adelaide Hoodless washrooms. Roll call was answered by “A home remedy taken daily or weekly that makes you a healthy and fit person”. Berva, convenor for Family and Consumer Affairs introduced her guest Drusilla Leitch of Seaforth who gave hints on Osteoporosis and showed a film, then led in some exercises. She was thanked by Margery Huether and presented with a gift. Helen Craig gave a report of the Area Convention. The meeting closed with the Institute Grace. Refreshments were served by Ruth Axtmann, Marion Godkin, Helen Craig and the hostess. ments. A by-law was also passed desig­ nating the Reeve as the head of the Corporation for the purposes of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. GST? THIS WEEK YOUASKED THE GST CONSUMER 1 INFORMATION OFFICE. Q: I’m thinking of buying a new car in 1991. How^wi/l the proposed GST affect prices? A: The outgoing Federal Sales Tax (FST) is now part of the price of new cars. So, while they will be fully taxed at 7% in 1991, the expected effect of replacing the FST with the GST on the average $22,000 mid-size car is a reduction of around $850. Q; My son has figured out it will cost $500 in lumber to build a dock at our cottage if he bought it now. How much will that lumber cost with the proposed GST? A: You can expect to pay about $512 for that same amount of lumber for personal use based solely on the changeover from the FST to the GST. Q: I know the proposed GST won’t apply to city bus fares but I take the commuter train to work. Will I have to pay GST? A: No. Daily commuter trains are considered a municipal transit service, so fares are exempt from GST. We’re here to answer your questions about how the GST will affect prices. Call us toll-free Monday to Friday 9am-9pm. Ask for your free copy of the “Consumer’s Guide to the GST and Prices’’ The answer is to call your GST Consumer Information Office. 1-800-668-2122 Hearing Impaired 1-800-465-7735 1*1 Government of Canada Gouvernement du Canada Canada In other business, Council authorized a grant of $75 to the Wingham and Area Seniors’ Day Centre for 1990 and a membership will be obtained on behalf of the Township’s cemeteries in the Ontario Cemeteries Association. Residents of the Township are reminded that the due date for the final instalment of 1990 taxes is Friday, November 30. The next regular meeting of Council is scheduled for Monday, December 3, 1990, at 9:30 a. m.