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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1996-04-24, Page 22Times -Advocate, April 24, 1996 Page 21 Messengers planning bingo party 'The Messengers are having their wrap-up party this Friday. Rhoda Rohde Thanes Road correspondent THAMES ROAD - Rev. Jim All- sop was in charge of the regular church service on Sunday morning. The congregation sang the Dox- ology. The responsive reading was taken from the service book "Thanksgiving for Restored Health", Psalm 116. The choir sang "If We Never Meet Again" accompanied by or- ganist Jean Hodgert. The children's hymn was "They'll Know we are Christians by Our Love" and Rev. Allsop told the children a story about love and ted- dy bears. The scripture lessons, Acts 2:14a, 36-41, I Peter 1:3-9, were read by Janis Richardson. Rev. Allsop read from the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35 and the title of his sermon was "Love One An- other." They sang the closing hymn "God You Meet Us" and Rev. All- sop pronounced the benediction. Coming events On Friday. April 26, Messengers will meet from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. at Elimville Church for their "Wrap Up Bingo Party." On Sunday, April 28, Confirma- tion of the young people and Com- munion service will be held at both churches. There will also be a col- lection of Canadian Tire money for Camps Bimini and Menesetung. Sunbeams will meet at Thames Road at 9:30 a.m. on May 2. The Thames Road U.C.W. are in- vited to Centralia U.C.W. meeting on Thursday, May 2 at 8:00 p.m. On May 6 at 8:00 p.m. the U.C.W. will meet at Thames Road at 8:00 p.m. with Marion Cann, Helen Webber, Leona Cottle and Kay Cunnington providing the pro- gram. The roll call will be "A housekeeping job you dislike the most" and Group W will supply the lunch: On Sunday, May 26 a joint wor- ship service of area churches will be held at Thames Road United Church at 10:30 a.m., beginning with music and singsong. Worship will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Grant McDonald of St. An- drews Presbyterian Church, Kitch- ener as the guest minister. Choir practices will be rotated among some of the participating churches with the first being held at Central- ia United Church on April 28 at 7:30 p.m. Anyone wanting to be in the joint choir is welcome. On Sunday, May 19 there will be a Walk-A-Thon by Thames Road and Elimville Sunday Schools. There will be sponsor sheets hand- ed out next Sunday with the money going to the M&S Fund. Personals Lucy Siemon of Mitchell, Larry and Melissa Dawson and family of near Aylmer, Brent and Sharen Dawson and girls were Sunday guests with Murray and Beatrice Dawson. Phil and Marjorie Johns of Elim- ville were Friday evening supper guests with Bill and Rhoda Rohde. Ross and Alma Ballantyne were recent supper guests with Lloyd and Dorothy Knight. aft, enter and theft Epps Factory on Highway 4 east of Clinton was broke into on April 11, 1996. Once inside the thieves stole two Epps electric pressure washers, model 210D with 1 1/2 HP motors. Serial numbers are 960432 and 960433. Also stolen was an Empac 386 computer with Daytec model DT -14V nionitor. Theft of statue A 60-70 pound statue/fountain was stolen from the front yard of a residence on Colina Street in Bayfield. The theft took place on April 2, 1996. The statue is a mother holding an infant with another child standing by her side and is made of dark green stone. Break and enter Suspects broke into a house on Concession 6 of Stephen Township and removed a CD player and a jewel- lery box. The CD player was a Sony model CDP -0515, serial #A710576 and the jewellery box contained some costume jewellery and a ladies diamond solitaire ring. A cigarette package was found at the scene, it was an unusual brand, "DK's". The break and enter occurred on April 16, 1996. If you have information about these orany other crimes, call Crime Stoppers of Huron County, 1- 800-26.5.1777 and you could receive a reward of up to 51,000.00. Remember, crime doesn't pay, Crime Stoppers does. Hospital donation A cloggin' good time At left, Connie Townsend, Nancy Sue Thomson and Shirley Robinson clog on Friday to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Day at Queensway Nursing and Retirement Home. Volunteers enjoy appreciation party yNurSiflgHome: y, Exeter District Optimist Club President Mark Heimrich, far left, Vice President Bill Dinney, at right, and Walk-a-thon Chairperson Mickie Lauren, at left, presented a donation of $3,000 to Sharon Lessard, a representative of the Children's Hospital Foundation. The Ex- eter Optimist Annual Walk for Children's Hospital will be held on Sunday starting at 1 p.m. HENSALL - Queensway was overwhelmed with the turnout for the annual volunteer appreciation party Fri- day April 19. The residents were so thankful for the many people who share their time and talents with us throughout the year. The Church groups, bands, legion members and Auxiliary, Kinettes, Girl Guides, Beavers, and count- less individuals who enhance the quality of life for the residents. Thank you to the many staff members and their fami- lies who volunteered to entertain at the party, also to Danielle and Denise Ritchie for their speeches. A fun variety program of speeches, skits, songs, cloggers, line dancers, jokes and rag time.music was enjoyed fol- lowed by refreshments. Thanks to Joyce Pepper for being the pianist and Lida Devries of Exeter Video Services for videotaping the show. Thank you to the local businesses who donated door prizes: McTaggarts fruit basket was won by Mary Ve- rhoog, T-shirts from Queensway won by Max Du- charme and Eileen Rannie, dinner for two from Three Boys Restaurant by Nancy Sue Thomson. Fish and chips from Sharon Erbs Lunch Counter by Jenny Amerongen. Hair care products' from Williams Hair Styling by Dorothy Parker. Chocolates from Rons Health Centre by Judy Parker. Candle and wrought iron holder from Pete and Deb- bie Timmermans by Wilson McCartney. Bill Gibson gave a very interesting presentation on Australia at the International Day, Thursday. He showed a narrated home video taken during a six week vacation in Australia. He explained about the currency, weather and many sights to be seen, also providing books, pictures and maps for residents to look through. Residents enjoyed having Gibson answer their questions following his presentation. Coming events April 25 at 2 p.m. Birthday party with the Nashville Rejects. April 28 at 7 p.m. We take our , variety show to Grand Cove Estates. May 2 at 7 p.m. The Fellowship Singers. Where Are They Now? is an extended series on South Huron District High School graduates and their career choices Diane I'Ianhllton-Gaufr.au: oars/ng in Hensal CLINTON - "I've always liked the elderly," said Dianne Hamilton-Gautreau, a registered nurse at Queensway Nursing and Retirement Home in Hensall. Her grandmother lived with her when she was raised on the outskirts of Hensall on a dairy farm and as far as she can remember, she's always wanted to be a nurse. She recalls having a children's nurse kit and repeatedly borrowing the I Want to be...a Nurse book. Since then she's discovered the serious side of her chosen profession. Because many patients are unable to verbalize their needs, she explained, "you have to be a good communicator," being able to read body language and tone of voice. Although she considers this to be the most challenging part of her job, she feels working with young patients in the emergency ward of Sarnia General Hospital was "very, very difficult." immediately after completing her two-year nursing diploma at Lambton College in Sarnia, she was hired at the hospital's cardiac care unit in 1991. Many of her classmates were forced to look for work in the United States. She described her college days as a time of "study, study, study," combined with commuting home on weekends. In Sarnia dee roomed with a Registered Nurse's Assistant who proved to be "a great help," especially since her work load involved the knowledge of many nursing specialties such as medical, surgical and maternity. "You had to be ready to run...You had to know what you were doing," she said, mentioning particularly difficult psychology tests and uncooperative computer equipment. Although she was registered as a casual employee at the hospital, Hamilton-Gautreau found herself working overtime. While at the hospital she completed a one-year Cardiac Care Level 1 course. In 1994 she began to work nights at Queensway Nursing Home in what she described as a more relaxed environment where her responsibilities include caring for the residents and completing paperwork. Through Victoria Order of Nurses in Hensall she completed a 10 -week Palliative Care Level 1 course in January. Besides planning to obtain her Level 2 in the fall, she sits on a recently formed palliative care committee at Queensway. As well, she has completed a health counsellor and physical assessment course. According to Hamilton-Gautreau, one must constantly upgrade in order to be a successful nurse. Although she admitted "There has been obviously a decrease in the number of (nursing) jobs available," she believes the situation turns around every 10 to 12 years, resulting in nursing shortages. In the meantime, she feels lucky to have a job in today's poor employment atmosphere and especially enjoys working close to home. "I remember the good old days picking up stones," she said, recalling the family farm where her parents still live. Hamilton-Gautreau lives in Clinton with her husband, Jeff. Her hobbies include swimming, playing piano and travelling.