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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-06-08, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY. JUNE 8. 1988. Walton Walton UCW plans barbecue Saturday Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 The achievement night for the Encounter the Outdoors 4H project at Family Paradise Thursday night marked the completion of six 4H programs for three 4H members. Showing off their projects are [left to right] Pam Nolan, Cindy Murray, and Lisa Murray, all of McKillop IV club. Obituary Well-known musician had local connection The United Church Women of Duff’s United Church held their general meeting Wednesday even­ ing, June 1 in the church base­ ment. Devotions were led by Walton 2 unit, taken by Kathleen William­ son and Margaret Craig. The topic on Communications was given by Phyllis Mitchell, Marjory Fraser and Melva Fraser, each reading a part. Olene Dennis presided for the business with Marilyn McDonald reading the minutes. In the business it was voted to still have jhe turkey supper in November. Ethel Community's sympathy extended Sympathy is extended to Olive Sproul and family on the passing of her father Ralph Godfrey, a former Ethel resident. Myrle Bowes is wished a speedy recovery after being a patient in Listowel Memorial Hospital. Matj Keffer spent a few days last week visiting with her niece Norzille Leitch who has been a patieht in Kingston General Hospi- Articles for crafts for camp are still needed totheend of June. The unit still has tickets available from any memberfor their barbecue this Saturday, June 11. Take-outs are also available. Annie Reid honoured A group of former neighbours of Annie Reid spent a social time with Annie Reid in her new home in Seaforth lastTuesday evening with afewcontestsandgiftsofa gold lock and a brass flower stand was presented to her. Lunch brought the get-to-gether for Annie to a close. People around Walton Mr. and Mrs. Warren Currie of Hamilton spent. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Allan McCall and Mrs. Bev Stevenson and family. Sympathy of the community is extended to the Webster family in the passing of Watson Webster of Clinton on May 25. Margery Huether, Walton, is a daughter of the deceased. T-Ball children are again re­ minded of their first practice this coming Saturday morning at the Walton Park. QUALITY USED CARS & TRUCKS 1985 Chev 14 Ton V6, automatic, power steer­ ing, power brakes, and radio. 1986 GMC S15 Pickup V6, automatic, power steer­ ing, power brakes and radio. 1980 Ford F150 Explorer 6cyl., automatic, power steer- ing, power brakes, a work­ horse at a thrifty price. 1985 Olds Cutlass Cruiser] Stationwagon, real clean, an excellent family car, fully loaded GARYMcARTER AutoTechnician DANNY McKAY Class A Mechanic & Service Supervisor GET READY FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON... Have our mechanics check your brakes, exhaust sys­ tem, wheel balance & alignment, cooling system for SAFE DRIVING & HAPPY HOLIDAYS. I SALES & SERVICE LTD 3 887-9269 WATSON WEBSTER Watson “Wat” Webster of Clinton and formerly of Varna died on May 25, 1988 at Clinton Public Hospital. He was 84 years old. Music was a big part of Mr. Webster’s life and even in his later years he entertained sick and shut-ins with his mouth organ. He recently entertained students at the Brussels Public School (where his daughter Margery Huether teaches) during education week. Mr. Webster was born on June CATHERINE MARIE McGAVIN Catherine Marie McGavin, daugh­ ter of Neil and Marie McGavin of RR 4, Walton, graduated with first class honours from the Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster Uni­ versity, Hamilton on Friday, May 13, 1988. Cathy received her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Therapy. She is a graduate of Mohawk College where she attained standing on the Dean’s Honour Roll and Seaforth District High School. She is employed in the Occupational Therapy Department at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in London. Congratulations, Cathy. 21, 1903 to the late Robert Daniel and Jessie Ann (Watson) Webster in Kinloss Township, Bruce Coun­ ty. He married the former Ruby Taylor, 56 years ago. Mr. Webster farmed in Stanley Township and was a member of the Ontario Street United Church, an honorary member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Clinton Branch No. 140 as well as a member and past master of the Varna LOL 1035. He was also a past chairman of the Baird’s Cemetery Board. One of the highlights of Mr. Webster’s life was his trip to Pasadena California with the Ontario Massed Pipe and Drum Band where he was in the Rose Bowl Parade. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Margery and her hus­ band Ray Huether of RR 3, Walton and Nancy and her husband Jack HolmesofClinton; andone son, Mackand his wife JanetofRR 1, Varna. Also surviving is one brother, Melvin L. Webster, and his wife Lila of Clinton, and eight grand­ children. Mr. Webster was predeceased by one brother, Elmer Webster. A funeral service, which was attended by over 250 people, was held at the Ball and Falconer Funeral Home, Clinton on May 27. Rev. David Woodall officiated. As well, a memorial service was held on May 26 by rhe Varna LOL 1035. Flower bearers were Margy Holmes, Mark Webster, Mary Ellen Webster, Mary Yanchus and Jeffrey Yanchus. Pallbearers were Danny Holmes, John Huether, Steven Huether, Grant Webster, Robert Webster and Adam Wilson. Interment in Baird’s Cemetery, Stanley Township. tai. O11 the route home a visit was made with Ken and Grace Wilbee at Napean formerly of RR 1, Ethel. A group of Ethel W.I. ladies attended the 85th anniversary celebration of the Fordwich W.I. Miss Lavonne Ballagh of Wingham was the guest speaker. WE CAN HELP YOU MAKE PAPER MONEY with a classified ad. Call The Citizen at 523-4792 or 887-9114 before 4 p.m. Mondays. —(A)— Phone John Nixon 887-9417 agent for WEST WAWANOSH MUTUAL INS. CO. Farm, Residential, Auto, Commercial & Liability “When you become a policy holder, you become a share holder” Head office - Dungannon HEALTH ON THE HILL- A series of bi-weekly reviews of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OCCUPY NEW OFFICES The new Seaforth Community Health Centre came into use recently when doctors of the Seaforth Medical Clinic occupied their offices in the new Health Centre building that they rent from Seaforth Community Hospital, the owners of the building. ANNUAL MEETING JUNE 28 The annual meetingof the Seaforth Community Hospital will beheld in the Board Room at the hospital at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28. The public is invited to attend. REPRESENTS COUNTY The Board has been informed that Board Chairman Fred Tilley has been reappointed as Huron County representative for the period 1988-89. PURCHASES PULSE OXIMETER Purchase of a pulse oximeter at a cost of $6,000 was authorized recently by the Board. The decision followed a presentation by Dr. F. Wong who explained that the equipment will show the actual concentration of oxygen in the blood system and pulse rate when a patient is under anaesthesia. Dr. Wong explained the advantages of the monitoring device and demonstrated its use NEW USE FOR SURPLUS MEDICATIONS Atone time any expired or surplus drugs would be discarded. Now, Pharmacy Department Manager, Yvette Binnendyk has found a new use for these in Haiti, Jamaica and Mexico. She is participating for the second year in the project of the ‘Canadian Foundation for World Development’. The C.F.W.D. encourages companies and institutions with surplus medicines, antibiotics, foodstuffs, hospital and clinic equipment, welding and plumbing equipment and also used eye glasses to channel it through their organizations for distribution to Third World countries to make a significant contribution to the neediest people. MANDATORY COURSE SEES RESULTS Non-nursing personnel arecurrently being re-certified for the second year in the Heart Saver Course (Heart and Stroke Foundation in Ontario), under the direction of nurse Darlene Hetherington. Nursing staff have been required to update for over the past ten years. The program teaches how to recognize the signals and learn the actions to help a victim of heart attack, as well as performing one-person Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and recognizing and managing a choking victim. Currently two Lifesaver Awards have been issued to hospital personnel who performed a rescue attempt while not on a regular shift of duty.