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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-05-18, Page 11C nie Osborn The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority honored Connie Osborn as the "First W ornan of the Year", at their 52nd anniversary celebration held April 28 at the Holrnesville Township Hall. C,= :pters from Clinton, Goderich, Exeter and Mitchell were present. The "First Woman of the Year" Award is presented to a dy in the community who has made outstanding contributions. Mrs. Cistern was recognized for her volunteer" work in snaking the Palliative Care Service for the terniinadly ill a reality at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich On January 15, 1982 a presentation was ,made to the Medical Advisory Coanrruttee by Mrs. Osborn; Mrs, Gwen Berry, Director of Nursing, V.O.N Huron - Perth. and Mrs. Blair Keller, Palliative Care Co- ordinator at Walkerton Hospital. Upon recom- mendation of the Medical Ark isury Committee, it was approved by the Board of Directors on January 25 and rnodeth' after the service at the Walkerton Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal. Mrs. Osborn began her role as co-ordinator of Palliative Care Service on March 1. A multi- disciplinary Advisory Committee was formed and training of six volunteers was completed by the end of June. Visiting in the hospital began July 1. The im- plementation of the service was greatly accelerated by the help of Mrs. Keller and Dr. L.L. deVeber, of Children's War Memorial Hospital, London. The service is a department of the hospital and the volun- teers are considered staff. The Beta Sigma Phi's niotto is "Life, Learning and Friendship" and this led the members to nominate Mrs. Osborn since her work in Palliative Care involves all three of these aims. The service helps a terminally ill patient by attending to the small details, enhancing the Phi CLINTON Nl WS-Rrc:CORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1982- -PAGE 11 omara of the Year quality of remaining life. teaching the fair/oily mem- bers how to deal with the present situation by .a.ving them emotional and physical support ; and offers a 24-hour on call service through Mrs. Osborn and her volunteers - for support and confidential conversation in time of need. Connie Osborn is the wife of Pat Osborn and mother of four, ranging in age from twenty-six to five years of age. She resides in Goderich Township. She has given her time and effort voluntarily for 15 years now, wherever she sees a need. She has worked with all age groups in many different areas. Some areas of her volunteer work have been with Family and Children's Services on the board and executive, as well as opening her home as an emergency home in time of crisis. She assisted in the Huron County Homebound Program, which also in- volves a telephone re- assurance contact whereby Connie Osborn of Goderich Township (right) has been named "First Woman of the Year" by the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority chapters in Goderich, Clinton, Exeter and Mitchell. = -rb Desjardins, who nominated Mrs. Osborn after hearing her speak on palliative care at a sorority meeting, presented her with the award. ( Photo by Joanne Buchanan) All about your Sorority From the first chaper formed in Abilene, Kansas, Beta Sigma Phi has grown from a small social and cultural group into an Inter- national Sorority that devotes much time to ser- vice efforts as well. Beta Sigma Phi is the largest Greek letter Sorority in the world, and has grown in its 52 -year history from one chapter of seven women to a Sorority of 250,000 members active in 12,500 chapters in countries throughout the world. The three chapters in Goderich joined with nine chapters from Exeter, Mit- chell and Clinton in Holrnesville at the Township Hall, April 30 to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the We Buy and Sell used Pocketbooks CaE H®R�i 8 VARIETY 35 VICTOR@ A ST. CLONTON OPEN Y DkAYS A WEEK 8 AM.fl PM Attention Formers WE PAY '20. TO '50. PER iWUNDRErr, WEIGHT FOR O. RECENTLY INJURED OR CRIPPLED COWS AND SHEERS. MUST BE ALIVE AND rr RUG FREE. CALL COLLECT 20 PAWS. A DAY 0 D PSA WEEK MARK LEIS & SONS LIVESTOCK F1fdi9verton 595-4845 Scenting OOP ,,von nano 7996 La TRICIA.N''$ NEW ELE(TR/CSYSTEMS WE Maar EEAR/V. 'TH/S ®fit BOSS MAKES HIS CONCERN WE KEEP sAol LIP -TO -DATE Barry Buchanan 3©PNASE Ewen&&& CLINTON 482-7374 DRYSDALE: MAJOR APPLIANCE CENTRE LTD. SA LES MH RVICE toe,Pt --'.To ft,,w 14,t,ri„r,rt,t, NEW.Al'D' USE0 founding of Beta Sigma Phi. Janet Amos, Director of the Blyth Theatre, was the guest speaker for the evening. All three chapters in Goderich take part annually in the sale of daffodils for the Cancer Society, and are now making plans to sponsor a Ladies' Night Out next Oc- tober. All ladies in the area are invited to partake in the enjoyable evening, which will include dinner and entertainment as well as casino tables. The biggest joint venture by the three chapters each year is their annual May ..11. This will be held again this year at the Community Centre, May 28. The Exemplar Chanter of Goderich donated half the proceeds from their Christmas Stocking Raffle to the Livery Theatre. Profit from their annual yard” Sale held each spring were donated to Family Services Christmas Bureau. Their major project for the year was the purchase of the Save a Child stickers provided for each child's bedroom in the Goderich area. This was done as a co-operative ven- ture with the local firemen. The stickers will always be available to new families moving into the area or anyone who is moving, and can be picked up at the local fire hall. Life, learning and friend- ship are the bywords of Beta Sigma Phi, and all members work hard to reach the goals shared by all chapters FAMILY RESTAURANT AND DINING LOUNGE FULLY LICENSED Sunday FamiI . Brunch erve eve/ un ®�P 10:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. including: Severna salads, fruits, hot dishes and �f desserts. ALL YOU CAN EAT 95 Adults: $4e Children 10 and under 0 $250 in the Pirate's Den Entertainment ever', FRIDAY and SATURDAY "This Week" °COUNTRY SILVER'' Hwy. 21 Soec1h, bayrfieth 565-2992 Celebration nntv errary Come and experience the fantastic savings celebrate with Anna and the staff. SelectedJeans and she cafes a ainu6-611 or someone who hves alone once daily to check if they are alright and to be an outlet for corfrnunicauon. She is involved with the Goderich Pro -Life group and once ger'-- a ', at Tonal president She has worked with pre-school mentally handicapped youngsters one morning a week. thereby allowing mothers free tune. She acted as co-chairman to bringing the Famous People Players to Goderich during the International Year of the Disabled. She is currently a part- time social science student at the University of Western Ontario, with the area of concentration in psychology. PC can idate visits the Wingham area WINGHAM - Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Michael Wilson stopped in Wingham on May 7 on a swing through western Ontario, meeting delegates to the June leadership convention. Speaking to a small gathering at the Wingham Gclf and Curling Club, Mr. Wilson described himself as the frontrunner among the Ontario candidates. He conceded the overall ieaa at this point in the race to former party leader Joe Clark, but added he does not think any candidate has the support to win on the first ballot. So far, Mr. Wilson is the only one of the leadership candidates to visit this area. This is a report that John Crosbie may be coming through the area later this mnnih 6TI ANNIVERSARY SALE NEW Summar Sandals 20% OFF STARTS THURSDAY MAY 19 STORE -WIDE DISCOUNTS Several Shoes Tess than $1000 SAVE $$U ON Dress Sandals bnd Pumps $1900 SPECIAL RACK OF JOGGERS $1 GREAT SAVINGS 00 $2900 n C,•tt•n BI MEN'S DRESS and CASUAL SHOES 1 200 uses 10% OFF Linag--.rice bras & panties MOTHERS -TO -BE Maternity Summer Fashions 20% OFF $10" tO $20" OFF LOLLIPOPS MESH TIES $199 WORK BOOTS 20%.F, JUST ARRIVED! Tender Tootsi,e Sandals and Woc a Mocs Casuals 20 - 50% OFF other items in store Watch for our SURPRISE hourly specials' DON'T FORGET OUR FAMILY DISCOUNT CLUB 1 SALE RUNS Thurs. a Sato May 19, 20, 21 inclusive We would like to thank everyone for their patronage throughout our first year in Seaforth — the friendly town • VISA MASTERCHARGE Main St., se. forth MEN'S NORTH STAR CASUALS $29" Now RF,U MAIN STREET, CHILDREN'S SAVAGE and N RTH STARS 200/0 OFF THANK YOU for your help through the tough times and may we be of even more service to you now that things are improving. 549 q', Hetherington SEAFORTH afr���h o 1 ear 527-1110