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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-05-10, Page 6Page 6 Times -Advocate, May 10, 1995 FAMILY For every special Mom Travelling to Queensway to talk with a few special Moms Ingrid Nielsen T -A Staff It was before dawn as 1 crawled out of bed that cool Sunday morn- ing in May. My dad popped his head into my bedroom, and 1 rose slowly and quietly. We did not want to wake Mom. We slipped out the back door, and pulled our surprise off the back of the truck. 1 stifled a yelp as / pricked my finger. The thorns on the rose bushes we were about to plant, were fierce. No time for pain. We had to hurry, Mom's an early riser. Eight rose bushes in a line. Per- fect. Dad and 1 looked at each oth- er with pride and smiled. As we did, Mom did a little sneaking of her own. She peeked around the corner to find the two of us in py- jamas covered with fresh dirt. "Roses!" Mom squealed. "Happy Mother's Day," we re- turned. With the special day arriving again this weekend, the T -A want- ed to pay tribute to a few special moms in the area, and travelled to Queensway Nursing Home in Hen- sall. Aafka VanWieren has many admirers on Mother's Day. She has five children, 18 grandchildren, and 30 great grandchildren. She is lucky to have most of her family close by, and even has two children and two grandchildren working at Queensway. She has some ad- vice both for kids and their moms on Mother's Day. To show Mom how much you love her, she says, "Make her breakfast, and bring her flow- ers.° For new mom's, VanWieren has learned, "things will happen that you just can't expect. You just don't know." Dorothy Wildfong is another Mom at Queensway, with five chit. dren, 15 grandkids and 19 great grandchildren. The newest great grandchild was born last New Year's Day. Wildfong says she loves being a grandmother and a great grand- mother, because as much as she loves the kids, "I can have them for awhile, and then they go home." Pearl Eyre smiles as she listens to Wildfong's comment. She has two children, eight grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. "The age is what tells us we have this many children," says Eyre. Marjorie Carey and Martha Moody look forward to hearing from their children too. Carey has two children, and Moody has two grandchildren, with one of her chil- dren in the Air Force in Trenton. On May 14, Queensway will be holding a Mother's Day Tea for the residents and their families. "It's a busy day," says Mary Ellen Groves, Activity Co-ordinator. "A lot of family comes in." If you can't be close to your mother this Sunday, stop in at one of the nursing homes in the area. They look forward to your visit. Happy Mother's Day. Aatka VanWleren is an inspiration for all mothers, as she poses with her daugh- ter Irene Zwart and granddaughter Michelle Zwart. Evening of music enjoyed at Centralia Many members of the community took part. By Mary Peterson CENTRALIA - An evening of music was held at Centralia United Church on Sunday, May 7, with many talented participants. Lois Wilson and Marjo- rie Johns were the main organizers of this special event. Pastor Heather Smith was an entertaining MC. The evening opened with lively music by Ross McFalls and his band. The Woodham Quartet sang several barbershop tunes, and Sam Skinner surprised everyone with his dancing talents. Danny Caslick, Craig Skinner, and Judy Mills played the piano, Marjorie Johns provided accompaniment on the or= gan, and Ellen Graham played her violin. Audrey and Ross McFalls, Mary Lou Dixon, Mikayla and Sherry Skinner, Bob Graham, Lois Wilson, Marian Deline, Mary Peterson, Rob Essery, and the Central- ia Choir sang a variety of interesting pieces. Every- one sang Happy Birthday to Danny Caslick. Follow- ing the music, refreshments and squares provided by the UCW were enjoyed by all. Heather Smith thanked everyone for participating, and expressed the hope that this would become an annual spring musical celebration. Congratulations to Craig Skinner on his appoint- ment as organist at Zion West United Church. Mar- garet Hern has recently retired from the position af- ter many years of contributing her musical talents to the church. May 7 was the Fourth Sunday of Easter, and at Centralia United Church, the theme was "The Good Shepherd". Brad Skinner read the well-known pas- sage from Psalm 23 along with John 10:22-30. For her sermon, Heather Smith chose Shakespeare's fa- miliar statement, "To believe or not to believe, that is the question", and related it to Christian faith. The beautiful flowers in the church were provided by the Morley family in memory of Bill Morley. Choir practice All men at Centralia United Church are invited to choir practice at 7:30 p.m. on May 11. This practice will be for the Mother's Day choir next Sunday. The Sacrament of Baptism will also be celebrated that day. • UCW On May 4, about 22 women attended the UCW meeting at Centralia. Faye Skinner welcomed every- one, and read a poem for Mother's Day. Donna Smith presented a red rose to Ann Huxtable, and Donna and Mikayla Skinner performed the skit, "Mom's Apron". Mikayla also delighted everyone with a piano solo. The scripture, Proverbs 31:10-31 was read by June Essery. Everyone enjoyed the photos and stories about others' first employment. People and jobs have changed over the years. Ross McFalls and his colleagues generously do- nated the proceeds of the Country and Western Jam- boree to the UCW. The UCW decided to donate the profits from their successful pie sales to support the Foodgrains Project. June Essery led a prayer and the hymn, "Love' Lifted Me", to close the meeting. Lunch was served by Janet Hicks, Judy Mills, Kay Tripp, and Dorothy Rollings. Euchre Helen MacDonald reports that the largest crowd ever gathered at Heywoods Restaurant recently to play euchre. There were 14 tables. The Special was won by Archie Etherington. Grace Ballantyne and Helen MacDonald were winners for High Hands. Lone Hand winners were Alrpa Etherington and Percy Noels. Auxiliary entertains residents Local solos and piano tunes are enjoyed ZURICH - Tuesday evening members of the Blue Water Rest Home Attxiliary entertained the res- idents with song. Gertie Fleischauer was chairper- son and Della Gascho read "Take Time". Piano solos were played by Justin Hoffman, Chantel Gelinas and Aimee Gelinas. Aimee also sang two songs. Mozart Gelinas Jr. played the guitar and sang "The Music is still in the air" and "I like the way the earrings fit on the ears." Earl and Doreen Oesch sang "You are my sunshine", "Thank God for the promise of spring" and 1 "I'm not alone." Doreen read "How to know you are getting older." Mary Lou Denomme, Cecelia Farwell, Anne Flaxbard and Jean Armstrong served their guests lem- Hurondale WI exchange secret pal gifts Members commented on antique quilts that had been given them EXETER - The April meeting of Hurondale Women's Institute was held at the home of June Stewart. During the regular meeting Helen Webber reported on the District meeting at Hensall and a report on the workshop at Coldstream was given by Gladys Richardson. The Slice of Huron held at Seaforth was also in the reports. The plans for the District Annual to be held at Usborne Central School on May 18 hosted by Hurondale WI were finalized. Voting del- egates for this meeting will be Helen Webber, Lois McFalls and Mari- on Porter. Roll call was answered by paying our fees. During the annu- al meeting reports were given by Program co-ordinator, Public Relations officer, Curator and Resolutions convener. Program conveners were in charge of the program and Fern Dougall conducted a quiz, Helen Webber gave a reading "The Original" and several readings were given by Marion Dougall that the late Alma Run- dle, her mother had saved. Several members commented on antique quilts that had been given to them. The May meeting will be held at Gladys Richardson at 1:15 p.m. Mon- day May 31 and to plan our programs for the coming year we will meet at Lois McFalls on May 8. Secret pal gifts were exchanged and a delicious supper was served by the losing groups of the points contest held during the past year. Officers for the coming year are: past president, Lois McFalls, 1st vice president, Marian Dougall, sec. treasurer, Marilyn Pym, district director Helen Webber, alternate district director, Gladys Richardson, auditors, Helen Hodgert, Gladys Richardson. Program co-ordinator Mary Row- cliffe, Public relations officer, June Stewart, press reporter, Fern Dou- gall, resolutions, Mabel Stanlake, Tweedsmuir curator, Fern Dougall. Tweedsmuir book asst. Laura Sillery, nominating Helen Webber, Mari- an Porter, hospital representative Olive Hicks, pianist, June Stewart, pro- gram Marian Dougall, Helen Webber, Bernice Jeffery. Caring Margaret Strang, Helen Hodgert, Laura Sillery, Lorraine Alexander. Catering, Fern Dougall, Olive Hicks, Gladys Richardson, Mary Rowcliffe, asst. press reporter, Marian Porter. Gymnastic tournament Hundreds of youngsters from North Middlesex public schools participated in a gymnastic tournament at the Lucan arena, recently. At the left Sarah Duenk !s shown In action and at the right Courtney Wraith, also of Biddulph goes through one of her routines. on cake and cheese and banana bread. Wednesday afternoon Mozart Ge- linas Sr. and friends entertained the residents with toe tapping old time and modern music. Gelinas Sr. played guitar and banjo, Harvey McDowell , Blyth, the violin; Elgin Nott, Seaforth, the violin; Myles Uttley, Cambridge, alto saxophone; and Gladys VanEgmond, Clinton, accordion and piano. VanEgmond kept her "Melody Makers" to the beat and recruited Nelson Howe, a resident, to play "Road to the Isle" on his violin. A few couples rose to their feet and danced to the music. Thursday afternoon found the Home without a minister, which isn't a common occurrence. How- ever, the maintenance person, Ervin Steinmann and adjuvant Cathy Shantz as organist managed to pro- vide the residents with their usual Thursday afternoon service. Fr. Matthias Wronski, St. Boni- face Church, Zurich celebrated Mass. Tuesday afternoon Bible Study was held by Rev. Gani Laza- r°, Zurich United Church. Welcome to Wilfred Francis Cor- +riveau of Zurich who came to the Home recently from South Huron Hospital, Exeter. The residents look forward to their Annual Mothers' Day Tea and Bake Sale on May 13 with crafts and draws taking place. Members of Grand Cove visit the Home on May 9. Got a news tip? Call the Times Advocate at 235-1331 Greenhouse Now Open Hwy. #4 south end of Exeter beside former Frayne lot Flowering hangers for Mother's Day Special "1011 tax included til May 14 We also have annuals, perennials, peat moss, soil, manure etc. Open 9 a.m. r NEW FOR y 1995 from the design studio of ANSTETT JEWELLERS 10K Gold "Little People" Charms Each is set with a sparkling birthstone. Hang them from *Chains* Bracelets * Earrings Specially Priced $ 95 at... 4' • vat i. Clinton (ioderich JE WELLERS White Oaks (London) St. Marys Exeter 1-800-727-1556