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SPH volunteers honored
CLINTON - Honorary Life Memberships
were conferred on seven deserving le die$,by
the Auxiliary to Clinton Public:
(CPH) on November 5. The presenti UOn
took place in the Hospital Board Room"
following a luncheon catered by the
Hospital.
Leen Rehorst, Chairman of the Board of
Governors, spoke of the contribution of the
Auxiliary over the years and presented the
ladies being honored with long stemmed
roses. Dan Steyn, Administrator, spoke on
behalf of the Hospital staff, thanking the
Auxiliary for their work in the past, and say-
ing
aying he was privileged to provide the lun-
cheon for such a hard working group.
The Honorary Life Memberships were
presented to Mrs. Harry Ball (Alice); Mrs.
Doug Ball (Kelly) ; Miss Kathleen Elliott;
Mrs. Frank Fingland (Bess); Mrs. Harold
Lawson (Margaret) ; Mrs. Brock Olde
(Evelyn); and Mrs. Ernest Prescott
(Drusilla). The past accomplishments were
reiterated by Peggy Menzies followed by the
presentation of the certificates and
membership pins by President, Esther
Wright.
Disaster plan
A letter was read by Joyce Hilderly con-
cerning the Disaster Plan that is being for-
mulated for Clinton Public Hospital. These
plans must be in effect in hospitals that are
accredited. The Auxiliary, being a member
of the Health Care team has been included
in the Plan and the expected responsibilities
for the Auxiliary were outlined by the Super-
visor of Nursing, Jean Cox. A mock disaster
is being planned for Wednesday, November
21, preparatory to a full, disaster perfor-
mance later in the spring.
Money raised
In the absence of Florence Corrie, televi-
sion convenor Lina Cochrane surprised the
Auxiliary with a donation of $1,500 — money
that has been raised over a long period of
time through the rental of television sets to
patients. With two of the committee unable
to carry on, Mrs. Cochrane asked for a
volunteer to come to the hospital one after-
noon per week to help with distribution of
the television sets.
The Long Term Care and Hairdressing
report was given by Marg Caldwell as the
Convenor, Dawna Westlake is unfortunately
in theital, as a patient.
In OcttoJer, here were 29 patients who en-
joyed the Hairdressing facilities. there was
one birthday party and a Hallowe'en party
at which the kindergarten class from Clin-
ton Public School attended in costume.
Joyce Rilderby gave a final report on the
Penny Sale which showed a profit this year
of approximately $3,400, truly a worthwhile
venture and made possible by the involve-
ment of so many interested people in the
community.
Social Convener, Marg Caldwell was busy
serving the delicious chicken, salads, and
croissants to the 38 assembled guests. She
announced that desserts and coffee •will be
served on Monday, December 3 in the Board
Room, prior to the Christmas decorating
party. Everyone is welcome to this after-
noon of fellowship and work while creating a
festive appearance in our hospital.
The Board of Governors to CPH has of-
fered to send six teenage volunteers plus
two leaders to the HAA Convention in Toron-
to November 23, 24. They will hear a presen-
tation by the Ronald McDonald House, a two
hour session on "Death and D; ing" given by
medical staff working in Palliative Care, at-
tend a luncheon, and then take a conducted
tour of one of the hospitals in Toronto.
Tray favors are always enjoyed by the pa-
tients. Convenor, Marie Procter announced
that the Auxiliary to the Clinton Legion
would decorate the trays for Remembrance
Day, November 11 and the Aimwell Unit of
the Londesboro UCW will look after
Christmas.
Christmas draw
Gift shop Convenor, Iris Montgomery has
many stuffed toys with which she needs
help. She supplies the material, the pattern
and the instructions. If you can sew in your
home, and would like to support the Gift
Shop, please phone Iris at 482-9368.
Due to the generosity of the Blue Fountain
Restaurant, who have donated a Cabbage
Patch doll to the Auxiliary, a draw is being
held at the meeting on December 3. Tickets
for the Cabbage Patch doll, plus a wooden
sail boat (a wonderful gift for a boy) are
available from any Auxiliary member, or at
the Hospital Gift Shop. The prizes are on
view in Beattie's Furniture Store.
Piper's lament at graveside
Elizabeth McGregor
As the body of Elizabeth (Betty) Miller
McGregor was carried to the graveside, her
grandson Glenn McGregor played a lament.
on the bagpipes.
Mrs. McGregor, a well known Brucefield
lady, andlifetime area resident, died at
Clinton Public Hospital on November 9. She
was 91 -years old.
Bob Lawson of RR 5 Clinton, James
Aikenhead of Hensall, Gordon De Jong of
Brucefield and Richard Tully of
Peterborough.
Mrs. McGregor was born, raised and
buried in Stanley Township.She was born on
January 21; 1893, the daughter of William
Aikenhead and the former Matilda Langley.
On April 21, 1923 at the Brucefield Manse,
Funeral services were held on November she wed the late Gregor McGregor. The
10 at the.Ball and Falconer Funeral Home in couple farmed in Tuckersmith Township
Clinton. Mr. Donald Moffat of the Brucefield until 1965, then retired. to Brucefield.
United' Church officiated. Interment Mrs. McGregor is survived by one. son
followed at Baird's Cemetery in. Stanley Fred of Petrolia. She is also survived by a
Township.
Flower bearers were Jack Davidson of sister, Mrs. Maxwell (Lorna) Tully of
. Peterborough.
RR 2 Seaforth, Ken Stewart of Brucefield She was predeceased by two sisters, .
and Keith Rowntree of RR 5 Clinton. Aikenheadea and Mrs. Charles
Pall bearers were Mervyn Falconer of RR Margaretrie) Lane, and y four brothers.
3 Seaforth, Howard Johns of RR 3 Seaforth,
Special needs .for children
stu7• 7 7 Golden
Radars.
Harold Tyndall, along 'with notes from
Margaret Bridle, Vi Lampman and the
family of Lillian Orpen.
It was noted that Flora Dowson is now liv-
ing in Huronview and Ed Johns is a patient
in.a London hospital where he is undergoing
tests.
The annual Christmas Party was set for
Dec. 5.
It was reported that a stove, refrigerator,
drapes, piano and dishes had been bought
for the Clinton Town Hall, through funding
from the New Horizons grant.
A letter was read from Family and
Children's,Services, reminding members of
the upcoming Huron County Christmas
Bureau.
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CLINTON - Children, their special needs
and their schooling was the subject of the
Nov. 7 meeting of the Golden Radar Senior
Citizen Club.
Bonnie Graham, .representing the:
.Goderich and District Association for the
Mentally Retarded and the Lady Diana
Nursery in Vanastra, spoke on the services
offered and the children's needs. Helen Wat-
son showed slides on the activities of the
association and the nursery for handicapped
children.
Radar President Muriel Jones chaired the
November meeting. It was noted that Rita
Wright is the card convenor and members
are asked to: contact her when cards or
flowers are to be sent.
A thank you note was received from
Anstett Jewellers
introduces a
picture perfect idea
Now, when you purchase an
Anstett Diamond Engagement ring,
you'll receive a
FREE 8" x 10"
ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT
Minimum purchase $300. ylotograp
ios;
service by Fitzgerald
Clinton. This gift • offer ends
December 30, 1984. -
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524-7345
Main Corner
CLINTON 482.3901
Seven Clinton Hospital Auxiliary workers were honored with a lun-
cheon, roses, given pins and honorary life membership certificates
on Nov. 5. They were (left to right), Drusilla Prescott, Alice Ball,
Margaret Lawson, Evelyn Olde and Kathleen Flliott. Absent from
the picture were Kelly Ball and Elizabeth Fingland. (Anne Narejko
photo)
Rebekah officers installed in Clinton
CLINTON - On Oct. 15, Clinton Huronic
Lodge 306 Officers for 1984-85 were installed
by Sister Kay Wise, District Deputy Presi-
dent of Huron District 23, assisted by the
Monkton Star Lodge 345 installing staff,
with Sister Lillian Smith as Deputy Mar-
shall.
New officers are: Jr. Past Noble Grand,
Molly Cox; Noble Grand, Vera MacDonald;
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along with helpful community information.
Vice -Grand, Jean Wyatt; Recording
Secretary, Bev Broadfoot; Financial
Secretary, Ethel Taylor; Treasurer, Berva.
Cartwright; Warden, Jean Perdue, Conduc-
tor, Daphne Johnston; Captain; Bessie
Townshend, Musician, Norma Grigg; Color
Bearer, Cleta Holland R.S.N.G., Jean
Henderson; L.S.N.G., Edith Wright;
R.S.V.G., Mary Trick; L.S.V.G., Irene
UCW study Korean life
CLINTON - Korea, the land and its people
was the subject of the Ontario Street UCW
Afternoon Unit meeting, when 40 members
and five visitors attended.
Members and guests studied. Korea's
geographic location and learned that it is
nearly surrounded by China and Japan.
The experiences of a young Korean girl,
Irene Chungwha Lee, were recounted. She
came to Canada with her family in 1965. He •
father is now a minister at Bloor Street
United Church in Toronto, for the Korean
congregation. :•
The views of two Korean women, of how
they look at the Canadian church were ex-
plained. They compare the Korean Church --
with Canada's United Church, and most of -
all the world to work together to be in Chris.
The guest speaker, Alma Langford of Ex-
eter, told of the opportunity she had to enter-
tain two Korean ladies at her home, Mrs.
Chum, a qualified minister, and Miss Lee.
Mrs. Langford travelled with them
throughout Huron and Perth Counties where
they met ladies in Thamesville, Stratford
QU_
OF THE
WEEK
"The best beloved of
all things in My sight
is Justice; turn not
away therefrom if
thou desirest Me,
and neglect it not
that 1 may confide
in Thee."
From the Writings
of the Baha'i Faith
Baha'i Faith
For more Information
Contact Box 1250
Clinton.
and Mitchell.
On behalf of the Ontario Street UCW,
Ethel McPherson thanked Mrs. Langford
for her presentation.
In meeting reports it was noted that 16
home and nine hospital calls had been
made. Lulu .Merrill gave the treasurer's
report.
Members were reminded that Christmas
decorating at the church will be done the
last week in November.
The
Harry B. Miner VC CG
Clinton Branch 140
Royal Canadian Legion
Would like to thank
the people of Clinton and
area for their excellent
support in the 1984
Poppy Campaign and
Remembrance Day
Services.
George A. Lauzon Steve P. Maguire
PRESIDENT POPPY CHAIRMAN
BRANCH 140 BRANCH 140
Cantelon; Inside Guardian, Marjorie Broad -
foot; Outside Guardian, Edna Cox; R.S.
Chaplain, Olive Ball; L.S. Chaplain, Marg
Lince;R.S.J.P.,N.G.,, Vera Miller;
L.S.J.P.N.G., Valier Mair; Ruth, Emma
Cox; Naomi, Norma Ashton; Degree Cap-
tain Barbara Taylor; Press Secreatry Jean
Henderson. •
Sister Ellen Illman, District Deputy
President of Stratford District 29 and her
staff executed an informative tableau entitl-
ed "THE ROAD OF REBEKAH ODD -
FELLOWSHIP". D.D.P. Sister Kay Wise
gave an interesting talk and asked each
Lodge in the district to provide information.
to prepare a Memory Book.
The draw on a quilt donated by Sister Em-
ma Cox was made. Winner of the quilt being
Sister Muriel Lockhart, with second prize. of
$25 going to Judy Wise: .
Lunch was served by the October group,
convened by Sisters Valena Trewartha and
Ruth Jenkins.
On October 24 a successful bazaar was
held by the Huronic Rebekah Lodge. Thanks
to all who came out to support this fund rais-
ing event.
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153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON
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MRS. ELIZABETH (BETTY) McGREGOR of
Brucefield died on Friday November 9, 1984.
Funeral service was held on Monday,
November 12, 1984.
Fellowship Bible Chapel
162 Maple Street Clinton
Sunday, November 18
9:45 Worship & Remembrance
11 a.m, Sunday School.and Family Bible Hour
Speaker: Gleason Weber
7 p.m. Evening Service
SPEAKER - FRED MUNNINGS
8 p.m. Tues. - Prayer & Devotion
United
Ontario Street United Church
RIST
Louise McGregor
MINISTER
Rev. R. Norman Pick
11 a.m. - Public Worship
11 a.m. Church School
Wesley -Willis United Church
MINISTER - REV. JAMES BECHTEL B.A., B.D.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18
9:45 A.M. Service at Holmesville
11:00 a.m. Service at Wesley -Willis
Church
Services
Christian Reformed
Christian Reformed Church
243 Princess St. E. Clinton
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Guest Minister
10 a.m. Worship Service
3:00 p.m. Worship Service
AH Visitors Welcome
Watch "Faith 20" at 9:30 a.m. on Global T.V.
Baptist
85 Huron St.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
REV. GILBERT KIDD
Sunday, November 18
10 a.m. Sunday School
11:15 a.m. Morning Worship
Tuesday 7 p.m. Young Peoples
Wednesday 1 p.m. Lddies Bible Study
Wednesday 8 p.m. Fellowship Group
EVERYONE WELCOME
Clinton
Anglican
Ste Paul's Anglican Church
Rev. Gordon Simmons, B,A., M.Div.
11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays - Holy Communion
11:30 a.m. - 2nd & 4th Sundays - Morning Prayer
Everyone Welcome