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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1995-01-04, Page 16r 1111111wwi INBREI 3■Iwlf MORI Have you got the Winter Blahs? Need to do something for you? Then come to our OPEN HOUSE SAT. JAN.1410 am -4 pm SUN. JAN. 151 pm -5 pm and see how you can enjoy tole painting (painting on wood) Our 10 week course starts Jan. 17/95 with morning and evening classes for your convenience You are guaranteed lots of interesting ideas and fun at Carouse! Crafts & Hobbies R R #1, Varna (Hully Gully) 263-3040 111111011110111111111111111MINIIMIIIMOMMIffil, Retirement home has busy month, celebrates birthdays Hi everyone! Hope everyone had a great Christmas and didn't gain Seaforth Manor too much weight over the holidays eating all their Christmas goodies. We had a busy month here. Our family Christmas dinner was held on Dec. 8 and everything ran very smoothly. Special thanks to every- one who mode it a success and to Jim Ryan for saying grace at our meal. On Dec. 6, we had the Seaforth Brownies and Beavers sing Christ- mas carols for us. It was wonderful to hear their voices. Thanks to the Brownies for their special Santa Claus treats they made for us. Our baking club made shortbread cookies this month. They must've been delicious as they didn't last long. The Seaforth Lioness Club deserve a special thanks for provid- ing a bus on Dec. 12 for our resi- dents to tour the town and see all the wonderful Christmas decora- tions and lights. On Dec. 13, Mary Elizabeth Retirement Home Krutzuryser played the piano with Gloria Wilber on the guitar Christ- mas songs were enjoyed by all. ( The Harmony Kings entertained us on Dec. 20 and this was greatly enjoyed by all. On Dec. 21 we enjoyed the music of the Huron Strings. It is always a pleasure to listen to their wonderful music. We would also like to thank Rutt. Campbell for playing the piano on Dec. 19. It really is wonderful to see so much talent. We would like to welcome Harry Snell. We would also like to say Happy Birthday to Thomas "Pete" Tremeer, Jan. 6, Leona Bedard, Jan. 29 and Leo Hagen, Jan 30. Happy New Year to all our resi- dents, families and friends from the Seaforth Manor Retirement Home. New co-op chair John Hill, RR 4 Owen Sound was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited 'on December 8, 1994. Mr. Hill, wife Elaine and family operate a dairy farm cast of Owen Sound and he has served on the Co- operative's Board since 1988. John Ellison; RR 3 Listowel was elected a Director at the Zone 1 Annual Meeting replacing Fred Meier, Brussels and Ralph Dietrich, RR 3 Mildmay was elected a Director elected at the Annual Meeting replacing John Stafford, Wroxeter. Also elected to the Board Executive were Tom McGee, RR 2 Flesherton, First Vice Chairman, George Pinkney, RR 3 Listowel, Second Vice Chairman and Ray Robertson, RR 2 Markdale, Executive Member. The co-operative's sales increased to $189,000,000 and earnings, before taxes and a write-down of goodwill, were the highest in the co-operative's history. Town names library committee Councillors Heather Robinet and John Ball were appointed to a steering committee, to be established on a recommendation to council by Administrator Jim Crocker, in connection with the Seaforth Library infrastructure Queensway Santa visits nursing home Everyone at Queensway Nursing Home made it through Christmas with the help of Santa Claus stop- ping by at breakfast before returning to the North Pole. Seeing Santa is` always a hit with all the residents. On Tuesday afternoon, Reverend Verhoog visited to have our weekly church service. Special thanks to Phyllis Desjardine for playing the keyboard for musical accompani- ment. Thursday evening the residents enjoyed listening and dancing to Max Ducharme and the Town Liners, for our December birthday party. Those celebrating birthdays in December included Martha Moody, Mary Campbell, Gladys Simpson, Roy Louch, Dorothy Wildfong, and Clara Hamilton. The Residents' Council met Fri- day morning. They were very pleased when they heard Queensway Nursing Home won third place in Business Christmas Decorating Contest. Hensall collecting Christmas trees Rev. Henry Annen conducted a Christmas Eve Service, at Hensall United Church. The guest organist was Robert Cameron. The message was "Victory Over Darkness". The congregation also received the traditional Christmas Eve Commu- nion. A Christmas Day service was also conducted, at Hensall United Church. Doug Klopp was the organ- ist. Rev. Annen's message was "Angels Announce His Coming". Flowers were placed in the sanc- tuary by Olga Chipchase and family in memory of Ernie Chipchase. The Thursday Afternoon Ladies Group will meet January 5 at 2 p.m. January 6 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.nl,_.Aisiri uteriDocittags-,to all the, there will be an Hour of Prayer at c. the Hensall United Church. The Legion Auxiliaries' Money Hensall by Liz Sangster 262-2715 Rev. Henry will be conducting communion at Blue Water Rest Home, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. Rev. Doug Robinson conducted the Christmas Eve Service at Carmel Presbyterian Church. Bob and Marlene Bell gave readings. John and Jan Baker lit the Advent Candle. Joyce Pepper and Dorothy Taylor played an instrumental duet. Once again this year Harry Smith stood in for Santa Claus as he Doll Draw was won by Munn. On Wednesday evening Mary Roobol entertained the Van Den Newels of Goderich, the Helbhoens of Bramalea, and J. & E. Van Den Weterings of Oud-Beyerland, Hol- land. This group of seven were all born in the same town in Holland where they attended school together. The sympathy of the community is extended to the families of the late Minnie Noakes, the late Jake Hovius and the late Mervin Hayter. Hensall residents should be advised that Christmas trees will be collected January 6, 1995. Trees must have all decorations removed. Trees will be composted at the Hensall Compost Facility. Gordon Dublin folks enjoy holiday visitors Christmas is always a special time of the year with family and friends! Katie Murray celebrated Christ- mas with Louise and Frank Maloney, Kitchener. Her sister, Mary Dantzer, spent Christmas on Boxing Day at her son's home in Mitchell, Jerry and Jane Dantzer. All the Dantzer families enjoyed the get-together. Joe Eckert enjoyed Christmas with the following: Nancy and Jack Storey, Clinton; Rose and children Borysuick, Stratford; Judy and Tammy and Jenny Emm, Stratford; Norah and Steven Eckert, Seaforth; Tanya Eckert and Henry, Seaforth; Steveand Tracy and Kelsey Eckert, Seaforth; Steve and Tracy and Kelsey Eckert, Seaforth; Sandra Dublin by Dorothy Dillon 345-2883 Storey and friend, Clinton; Barb and Brad Canning, Toronto; Mrs. Doris Canning, Kitchener; John Eckert, Kitchener; Joe and Cathy and Joshua Eckert, Kitchener; Angie and Lysha Emm and Gerald, Stratford; Tasha and Joe Steinbach, Petawawa; Dave Steinback, Mitchell; and Shirley and Michelle Van Loon, Holland Landing. A get -well to George Jamieson who spent some time in Seaforth Hospital. George, all your friends are happy to see you home! Sympathy of the community is extended to Nelda (Van Morrsel) Dwyer and family on the death of a dear husband and father (Fergus Dwyer) who passed away last week. Nelda, all your many friends have you in their thoughts and prayers. Congratulations to David and Brenda Van Bakel on the safe arrival of a son, James David, born on Dec. 13. Congratulations also to happy grandparents, Martin and Julie Van Bakel, Dublin and Ron and Barbara Richey, Wingham. • THOUGHT FOR TODAY We seldom realize the value of good health or true friendship until they are lost! Community entertains residents Residents of Maplewood Manor enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season. We especially cherish the special visits from community groups and entertainers. What a gift to receive! The month of December started off with a Christmas tree decorating party. Residents carefully placed ornaments on the ten foot tree while Bill Gibson played their favorite carols. - The Brownies came sing Christmas carols and delivered decorations which put the finishing touches to our tree. On Dec. 9, our Christmas draw was made. The lucky winner of the figurine was Theresa Cooper and Allyson Scott -Cardiff won the afghan. Congratulations! Residents enjoyed a Christmas dinner with family and fiends. This yearly event was held at Northside United Church. A spuria! Christmas program was given by the Lions Club. The Christmas message given by Rev. Sampa and the visit from Santa warmed everyones heart. Students of Mrs. Hoelschers grade 6-7 class came to Maplewood for a Christmas performance. Their tal- ents were enjoyed by everyone. Residents also attended 'the dress rehearsal of the public school con- cert. A bus, provided by. the Lioness Club, pulled up to the doors of Maplewood to take residents on a tour of Seaforth. The Christmas light were spectacular. Folbwing the tour, everyone was treated to Iunch by the Lioness members. The Huron $!rings were on hand Maplewood Manor to keep the Christmas spirit alive. Their music and clogging kept everyone on their toes. Sherri McCall also brought some steppers to Maplewood. The quick steps of the youngsters as well as the Cavan Cloggers left everyone in awe. The voices of the Harmony Kings could be heard through the halls of Maplewood. It was a pleasure having such talent in our midst. Santa took time out in his busy schedule to come and chat with residents and those that had been good all year received a candy cane! Residents enjoyed singing along to Christmas music, played by Marion Rose, Carol Carter and Cheryl Ann St. Onge during the holiday season. Church services for the month were conducted by Rev. Sloan, Rev. Redden and Pastor Lucas. A special communion service was held with Rev. Cheryl -Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa. Although it is winter the warmer temperatures allowed residents to enjoy one last barbecue for the year. The residents and staff of Maplewood would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Yearl project, for which approval is expected from the province before the end of this month. The administrator noted in his report to council he has authorized B.M. Ross and Associates to engage a consulting architect for the Join us at The Park House in Goderich this weekend. Friday • 6 1 Sa>tu Ploy, Jain. 7 and welcome Singer Susan McElIIister Pwk'':7 House Please call ahead and make a reservation. 524-1471 THE HURON EXPOSITOR, January 4, 111!3-13 project, and the steering committee might concentrate on three areas specified in the application: preservation of the existing building, improving its comfort level and making the local library more accessible. NOTICE t0 PARENTS PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE WANT NO SNOWBOARDS ON OUR PROPERTY OTHER "SNOW" ACTIVITIES ONLY IN THE PRESENCE OF PARENTAL SUPERVISION AND PLEASE LET US KNOW WHO YOU ARE CHARLES SMITH (on the East Side of the Hospital) 4 4 •learn by doing - step by step instructions! '• •make home accents at a fraction of the cost! 1r •tips and tricks for designing, manufacturing and • 4 cashing in on your crafts! la Classes Begin January 17-18-19 Morning and Evening Sessions Two Locations - Goderich & Londesborough V CALL TODAY TO REGISTER YOUR SPOT Little Village Crafts Ya 523-9168 :y "We make crafting fun" :f'`10;'•4 It.. ;104;1110%.1 40 ;'11'eili;t'rA;It641; CRAFT CLASSES OY OY 1 •r 1 • J ANNOUNCEMENT: DR. MICHAEL KATINKE wishes to announce the opening of his FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE at 79 Montreal Street Mitchell, Ont. NOK 1NO OPEN: Mon. to Fri. -- 8:30 am - 5:30 pm For appointments please call 348-4889 Thursday / LINE DANCING Saturday Rock in '95 with SMOKE SCREEN COMING SOON! INTERTRACK WAGERING Happy New Year from Hwy. 8 West. Clinton ' 482-1234 PRE-SCHOOL! YOUTH! ADULT! 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