HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-11-23, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1988. Auburn’s Mary Roilinson celebrated her 100th birthday at her home on November 18, playing host to a large number of friends, neighbours and relatives who dropped in throughout the day to wish her many happy returns. One of her visitors was Huron-Bruce MP Murray Cardiff, above, who brought Mrs. Roilinson his personal greetings, as well as a plaque from the Government of Canada. Queen Elizabeth II and the Province of Ontario Auburn Compiled by Mrs. Mildred Lawlor. Phone 526-7589 Mary Roilinson 100 years young also recognized the remarkable event. Society sees pruning demonstration The Auburn Horticulture Society tnet in the Auburn Community Hall on November 9 at 8 p.m. The meeting opened with ‘‘O Canada” after which the president Maureen Bean welcomed all. Secretary Anne Vincent read the minutes of the September meting and Elliott Lapp gave the treasurer’s report. The president reported on a waste management workshop, Don­ ald Haines had attended in Goderich concerning rapidly filling garbage dump sites, recycling of garbage and decreasing the amount of garbage. Maurice Bean introduced the speakers for the evening Henry and Nellie Baker of Baker’s Nursery, RR 2, Bayfield. Henry told of the work at the nursery beginning in February with finishing pruning, and receiv­ ing and storing new stock continuing on to March and then April, the Knox church Rev. Dave Snihur conducted the morning service at Knox United Church and Mrs. Gordon Gross was organist. Call to Worship was read alternately followed by hymn ‘‘Come Thou Mighty King”. Rev. Snihur gave the Prayer of Approach followed by the singing of The Lord’s Prayer. The senior choir sang an anthem. The announcements were given followed by hymn * ‘ Unto The Hills ’ ’. Rev. Snihur read scriptures from I Kings and Hebrews. The prayer Euchre party winners named The Silver Top euchre party was held on Tuesday evening, Nov. 15 with five tables in play. The winners were: ladies’ high, JaneGlousher; ladies’ low, Anne Brennan; men’s high, Frances Clark (playing as a man); men’s low, Ell. Lapp; novelty, Dorothy Wilson. Card parties are held every Tuesday night at 8 p.m. at the Community Hall and everyone is welcome. month when customers choose many of their trees before the buds break. He pruned an evergreen and also a deciduous shrub. InadrawGrace Datema won the evergeen and Joyce Bean the shrub. Many tips were given on how to care for shrubs followed by lots of questions from the audience on their particular problems. Laura May Chamney thanked the Baker’s for their interesting talk. Maurice Bean referred to an article in the Corn Producers’ Magazine which told of a new use for corn. A form of cornstarch when mixed with plastic makes a biode­ gradable product such as garbage and grocery bags, etc. These bags when buried will decompose, elimi­ nating the problem of plastic remaining unchanged for years. These products are available if news chorus, God is so good” was sung. The minister’s sermon was entitled “Between Already and Not Yet - Living The In Between”. The offering was received by Teadde Bakker and Peter Verbeek followed by the offeratory response, “We give Thee but Thine Own” and prayer of dedication. The hymn “Once in Royal David’s City” was sung. Rev. Snihur pronounced the Benediction, followed by benedic­ tion response, ‘‘Reach Out, Reach Out to Others”. An early hymn-sing will be next Sunday. People Mrs. Marion Haggitt, Lillian Leatherland, Viola Raithby, Lau- raine Raithby and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Daer enjoyed a mystery bus tour last week. Mr. and Mrs. Allison Gardhouse of Midland spent the weekend with Mrs. Beth Lansing. Sorry to report that Mrs. Ellen Johnston and Mrs. Elva Straughan are patients in Clinton Public Hospital. requested from your favourite stores. The door prizes given out by Laura May Chamney were won by Isobel Moore, Jayne Giousher, Erma Cartwright, Frances Clark, Nellie Baker, Jean Plaetzer and Maureen Bean. Tena Empey, Violet Dunlin and Lillian Stewart served a lovely lunch. HEALTH ON THE HILL- A series of bi-weekly reviews of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IN DAYS GONE BY.... The sod-turning ceremony for the out-patients and emergency addition on October 29, 1988 brought to mind for some the sod-turning ceremony held 24 years ago to mark the construction of Seaforth’s present hospital. Marlen Vincent, Campaign Chairman noted in his address that thecost of the Hospital at that time was $900,000. and the campaign fund objective of $195,000. was met. Taking part in the sod-turning ceremony in July 1964 for the Hospital designed with “theclean, hard linesofajetaircraft in flight” were Malcolm McKellar, Honourary President, representing the Board, Mrs. Fred Cosford, Hospital Auxiliary President, J.M. Scott, long-time Board Member, representing the Fundraising Campaign and Miss Valerie Drope, Hospital Administrator. NEWS FROM THE ACTIVATION GROUP On November 4th the Activation Group recognized Mrs. Ruth Thorburn on her imminent departure to the south for the winter months. Our volunteers provide an integral service to the Activation Group and we certainly appreciate the interest Ruth has taken in the group as well as assisting with Speech Therapy. We wish Ruth a good winter in the south and anticipate her return, as a volunteer, in the Spring. Marj Varley will be here one day per week for Volunteer Services. Welcome Marj. Mrs. Mary Jane Ford is also a new volunteer at the Hospital working with the Activation Group. We welcome her and are looking forward to her input. We have completed which was just in time for Halloween an ‘‘apple witch” craft, much the same as the apple dolls. This was a fairly uncomplicated craft and was finished within one week. If there are any ideas out there, we welcome them - please contact Mary Margaret Nash, Activity Director. As well, interested volunteers to help with ‘stimulation programs’ for the long-term patient are greatly needed. HOSPITAL HEROES Hospital personnel are eager to begin participating in fundraising activities. The Housekeeping Staff have all made personal contributions, Nursing Staff have held different raffles over the oast year, DietaryStaff recently held a Halloween meal and bakesale, Business Office staff have also raffled tickets on a hand-made porcelain doll, and Laboratory had a hot dog sale for staff. Many more events are scheduled for the New Year. Mrs. Mary Roilinson celebrated her 100th birthday with Open House • at her home on Nov. 18. She was the former Mary Lawlor, born in 1888 to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawlor at RR 3, Auburn where her nephew Tom and Mildred Lawlor now reside. She had four sisters and three brothers, that have predeceased her. She married Alfred Roilinson. He was apointed Postmaster of Auburn in 1928 and had a small grocery store in the PostOffice. Mrs. Roilinson asisted him in his duties. They retiredfrom that duty in 1958but continued to live there. She has one daughter (Isabelle) Mrs. Alf Weston of Toronto and one son Murray residing with her. She received many greetings from the govern­ ment, town fathers of Auburn, many gifts, cards and flower arrange­ To the residents of Hullett Township Thank You for your support. I hope I can continue to serve in the next 3 years to keep the township moving forward. -BobSzusz ” XxW | Christmas Dreams are enhanced g by a visit to Christmas & Country § Fantastic new idea | WALL TREES - 3' to 5'. Canadian Pine-remove a picture, hang a g #£? tree. Great for apartments, offices, » small areas. Also large selection of 4' or yi Canadian pine and blue spruce trees, g Comeand see us-you'll be glad you did! S 120 Queen St. N., Blyth, 523-4820 g Open Mon.-Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 1-5 "We're a Blyth Bucks Participating Merchant ____ ments. Friends, relatives and neigh­ bours called on her for this great event. The U.C.W. ladies from Knox United Church served lunch and birthday cake to guests. We congra­ tulate her on this wonderful event. "THANK YOU " to all those who supported me for the office of PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSIONER inthe recent municipal election. JIM HOWSON