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Times Advocate, 1991-01-16, Page 61 Pape 6 Tines -Advocate. Jar of 1 x,1991 • (i' Jrnbg, timid - Exeter Villa accredited - Exeter Villa staff and residents were recently honoured by the Canadian. Coun- cil on Health -Centres for their high standard of care. Seen In the back row are dietary supervisor Barb Storey, nurse Mary Jane McDougall, administrator twin Johns n, director of care Barb Gordon and sec- retary Linda Hawley. In the front row are health-care assistant Karen Gunow, resident Mabel McNichol and activity coordinator Nancy Holland. Exeter Villa receives Its second accred/tat/on EXETER - "We strive for excellence," says Exeter Villa pent Teas 1Kannampuzha with respect to the nursing=home's latest hon= — The Exeter Villa nursing home has received its second accreditation from the Canadian Council on Health 'Facilities. The council surveys. health-care centres all across Canada and hands out two-year accredits, tions for health-care centres which meet their standards; The Villa opened its doors in 1986, and was accredited far the first time in 1989. The accreditation status can only be achieved through the combined et- forts of the governing body and management, professional and support "Great voluntary assistance from community residents. only be achieved with community support," said Kannampuzha, noting the town has been very helpful over the years. The Villa staff and residents are in the process of gearing up to do their part for the environment. The nursing home is currently involved with the Industrial Waste Diver- sion program and has incorporated a reusable diaper system. The Villa has also gotten involved in an Energy ,Conservation Program m cooperation with Ontario Hydro. The Villa will be equipped with a more energy-efficient lighting system this year. "We want to do our part with for the Ministry of Environment and Onta- rio Hydro," said Kannampuzha. He believes by selling up these programs at the Villa, they will be mak- ing a good example for other community residents and businesses. We want everyone to be environmentally conscientious," he said. The Exeter Villa is still waiting to. hear word from the Ministry of Health for permission to install more beds. Area clubs resume activities By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD - Elimville youth group will meet on Thurs- day, Jan: 17 at 5:30 p.m., at the Thames Road Church. Bring a loonie, and parents' pick up point will be at Usborne School at 8:15 p.m. Messengers will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21 in Elimville. The Manse Committee meeting to appoint a chairperson will be held at 8 p.m. in the manse on Thursday, Jan. 24. Party on God: a celebration of Christ will take place at the Main Street United Church in Mitchell on February 22-24 featuring Rev. Paul Logan. The cost will be $35 payable to the Huron -Perth Youth Council; mail. the form and fee to Bev Robisnon c/o Exeter United Church. Annual meetings to take place at Thames Road following the • church service and potluck dinner on Sunday, Jan. 27 and at Elim- ville on Sunday, Feb. 3. Church service The church service of word and sacrament was in charge of Rev. Sheila Macgregor. The seasonal colour is white. Rev. Macgregor read Matthew 22: 1 - 14, and she had a party time for the children. The group sang Lord of the Dance. The elders -served c-Ow_munion with everyone participating. The choir sang Just a closer walk with Thee accompanied by organist Agnes Bray. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Tony Shulman of Embro, attended church and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. John PYm•. United Church Women Anne Kernick welcomed every- one to the January meeting of the United Church Women and gave the customs of New Years. The study book for this year is Gospel, Culture and Media - where do we get our values? The introduction was, given by Doris Simpson and Kay Hodgert conducted a quiz entitled Test your media knowledge. The group sang 0 Jesus I have promised. Elda Riehl led in prayer. Kenrick gave facts and.figures of a television survey and read Televi- sion as medium and message. Hodgert read What role does tele- vision play in our society and Simpson read What the media tells us. Rev. Macgregor gave the scrip- ture and meditation on two para- bles, the parable of 'the mustard seed and workers in the vineyard which were interesting. The. group also sang The Day thou gayest. Staffa WI hosts special guest STAFFA - Joyce Miller hosted the Christmas meeting of the Staffa Women's Institute at her home on Wednesday, December 19, with 15 members and two visitors present. Special guests at the meeting were Graham Jibb and his mother Sheila. Graham was chosen by the Sunshine Foundation to fly to Dis- ney World in Florida for a day. He told about the exciting experiences and he and his mother showed a vid- eo of the trip and some snap shots. Graham was thanked by Joyce Vivi- an. Hazel Harburn presided for the evening opening with the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect, and a poem Peace and Joy read by Mar- garet Kemp. President Joyce Vivian presided for the business meeting. Members were asked to cater to the township banquet on January 16 and a com- mittee consisting of Joyce Miller, Jay Smale, Esther Smale and Mar- jorie Drake were chosen. The budget was discussed and a graph displayed showing the in- come and expenses for the past 3 years. Donations were made to the Mitchell Library and the London Area Committee in charge of plan- ning the commemorative plate for the FWIOs 100th anniversary. A contest on Christmas carols was enjoyed, during which mem- bers revealed their secret pals and presented them with a gift. Names were drawn for 1991. Joyce Miller and Verle Mahon served a lovely Christmas lunch at the close. The January meeting will be held in the township hall on Jan- uary 30 at 1:30 p.m., when the top- ic will be Crime Stoppers. Every- one is welcome. After a welcome, invitation to dine, and a blessing under the lead- ership of hostess Verle Mahon, the ladies enjoyed a delicious smorgas- bord meal. SenioPs EXETER - Exeter Senior Citi- zens began the new year with a new president Olga Davis, secre- tary Laura Dickey and treasurer Mary Neil. The first hour was spent with lively card games. Pat Skinner entertained with hu- mour and the "Kirkton-Zion Mu- sicians" with music. Cliff Jaques played the violin, Laverne Rodd, Lorne and -Ron Elford mouth or - news gans and Marjorie Johns, the pia? no. Mickie Bridges, Lois Learn, Mary Funk and Edna Caldwell volunteerd to look after bingo at the Villa this month. Two guests were present. New members are always welcome. Next meeting will begin with a pot luck supper at 6 p.m., Tues- day, February 6, at the Exeter Le- gion Hall. D As usual the January meeting fea- tures a sing, saybr play program in which each presents a number. It re- • suited in a wide variety of entertain mens from a bingo -type game to in strumental numbers. Following the minutes, thank, was extended to Wilma Butson for inscribing the new Songs for a Gospel People. Letters of thanks were read Reports from- the various com mittees indicated that 1990 had been a busy and successful year for ow group. It was decided to send three quilts to Optimism Place. We shall continue' the following projects: Used stamps, taken by Margaret Christie, Staffen's tapes to Mary F. Dow, Pennies for Seeds for Af- rica to Florence McPhail, Camp- bells soup labels to Margaret Christie. Clip and save coupons and used eye glasses. The annual meeting of Huron Perth Presbytery will be held in Parkview Church, January 21. Our February meeting will be February 13 in the Family Life Centre. The annual London Conference meeting of the United Church women, will be held in Central United Church Sault Ste. Marie, April 8-9, 1991. The theme - Firming up. A short theme .on "Change" urged us to be aware of it and pre- pare to adapt to the rapid changes. Personals Doris Miller Exeter, spent New Years day -with the J. Templeman family. TRIANGLE r * UN -L 433 Mein St., Exeter Jan. 14 to 27, 1 091 Sassoon 300 MI. or Sassoon Ultra 250 ml. 379 Shampoo or. Conditioner 236-1661 Decongestant, 20s 499 Contac Capsules Tempra Children's, liquid\ 439 Cold Care 1 off, Wampole Stress Formula, • B + C 500 120 capsules Vitamins 549 Crest, 100 mI. tub, Toothpaste 179 Mouthwash, 750 ml. Scope 449 Ultra, Shakes 375 g. SII mfast Diet 899 Family Choice, 200 g. jar Instant Coffee 299 Rev. Macgregor then conducted the Installation of Officers. President Janis Richardson con- ducted the business by reading a poem entitled What will you do with the year that's so new? The annual meeting of the Hu- ron -Perth Presbytery UCW is to be held in Parkview United Church, Stratford, and will begin at 9:30 a.m. on January 21. Snow date is January 28. Name tags are requested as well as Itag-- lunches and a cup. t Hodgert gave the treasurer's port and Judith Parker gave a board ofmanager's report. Anne Bray gave the card report. The visiting committee for the next four months include Group U - Sharon Passmore Group C - Mi- chele Hodgert and group W - Melo- nie Miller. It was decided to have the straw- berry supper on June 17. The UCW sang Sdviour again to Thy dear name and the meeting was brough to a close. 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