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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2002. PAGE 15.
seemed simple enough. However to
teenagers dealing with heavy OAC
subjects, some extra-curricular
activities and perhaps a part-time
job, those 40 hours may seem like
400.
And, they can't graduate until they
have done that community work.
Now that we have had our first
heavy snowfall of the season, I
wondered if any of these young folk
have considered snow shovelling.
Every community has its share of
seniors and those folk with health__
problems who find keeping a
sidewalk and driveway clear of ice
and snow a daunting task.
Offering to help might just give
that older generation a different view
of teenagers.
Another report states that our
youth are not getting enough fresh
air and exercise.
Depending on this winter's
snowfall getting 40 hours of
volunteering and exercise might not
be so difficult.
Three homes in the village have
We are now well into the month of
December and everyone seems
caught up in the preparations for the
holiday season. My Little Book of
Christmas Joys suggests that if we
see a family member (or friend)
getting overly stressed, we should
give them a big hug. Seems to me
that is good advice for any time of
the year.
Earlier this fall I heard a report that
only a small percentage of high
school students hoping to graduate
next June had completed their
community volunteer hours. In
Grade 9, 40 hours of work probably
There was a good turnout for the
November meeting of the Wingham
hospital auxiliary held in the terrace
room of the hospital.
President Brenda Anger welcomed
everyone and the meeting opened
with the auxiliary prayer said in
unison. Minutes of the September
meeting were read by secretary
Marlene Leedham.
A thank you note had been
received from Lindsay Blackwell
who received the Auxiliary
scholarship. A thank you note was
read by correspdnding secretary
Marg Mann from Cathy Procter,
director of Palliative Care, thanking
the Auxiliary for the article they
gave to the silent auction.
Seventeen ladies helped at the
recent flu clinic chalking up 63 hours
of volunteer services.
The fall rummage sale after
expenses netted $1,027.96. The
poinsettia tea held in the terrace
room was very successful. The large
poinsettia was won by Margaret
Mann.
Noreen Gnay a member of the
Physician Recruitment Committee
reported that $6.200 had been taken
a
new owners. On Nov. 8, Joel
Jenkins, formerly of Blyth, moved
into the house previously owned by
Clayton Hodgins. Joel works for
Hensall Co-operative out of Hensall
and is the son of Gordie and Pat
Jenkins of Blyth.
. The Lorenz-Hare house is now
home to Jeff Ferguson and Crystal
Steffen. The couple took up
residence there on Nov. 18. Jeff, son
of Ron and Dianne Ferguson of
Blyth, works at Wescast in
- Wingham. Crystal is employed at the
Mitchell Veterinarian Clinic.
Also in November, Nathan
Hubbard and Jennifer Jackson took
possession of the former Lawson
family home. Jennifer actually just
moved a couple of blocks as she is
Jim and Heather Jackson's daughter.
Nathan, of course, from Blyth,
works in the turnip business.
It's wonderful to welcome these
young people into our community
and we hope they will find us to
their liking and, therefore, stay
awhile.
come to the Wingham District
Hospital.
Secondly, she talked about the flu
vaccine — what it is and what the
benefits of receiving it. A person
could get the flu even though
vaccinated. She noted that the flu
shot did not prevent colds.
After a few questions by Auxiliary
members Dr. Marshall was thanked
by Joyce Pollock and presented with
a gift.
During the Christmas season the
Auxiliary tree will be lit in the foyer
of the hospital and the patients' trays
will be decorated with colourful
serviettes.
The auxiliary will meet Jan. 27 in
the terrace room.
Hot stiff,'
David Sparling was hoping a taste of red-hot chili at the
cook-off could help keep him warm at the Christmas parade
in Blyth on Friday night. (Vicky Bremner photo)
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Also thank you to the sign holders:
• Jash Albrechtas • Orie Falconer • Lisa Root
• Larrisa Jenkins • Jory Lynn Uyl • Hailey Hulzebos
• Chantel Warwick • Devin Jenkins • Emily Wood
Float Winners were:
• Best Family Float - Howson's
• Best Group Float - Blyth Lions
• Best Business Float - MGM Townsend Tire
Best Nativity Float - Auburn Missionary Church
Best Overall Float - Blyth Legion & Ladies Auxiliary - Branch 420 At
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in. by the coffee parties as well as a
$700 donation.
The members voted to give the
committee $1,000 and gave $5,00 to
the imaging machine.
The first baby born in Wingham
District Hospital in the New Year
will be presented with a shawl from
the Auxiliary.
The speaker for the meeting was
Dr. Bonnie Marshall. She and her
husband Shawn have a busy family
practice in Wingham. Dr. Marshall is
a graduate of McMaster University
and did her internship in
Newfoundland. She first talked
about recruitment of doctors and said
she had been in Stratford on the
weekend - encouraging doctors to
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