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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-12-11, Page 5/ ,co N N 0,°g l• 9• WINGHAM NCO RPOR ATED a Sb N. 1b 79 00. TOWN OF WINGHAM NOTICE Be advised that Section 124(;'x'.) of the Highway Traffic Act (amended) prohibits a person from dumping ice and snow on town streets. ;' `':II ice and snow rem- oved from driveways, sidewalks etc., must be deposited back on private pro- perty. Failure to do so can result in a fine. BYRON ADAMS Clerk -Treasurer `W=J Ia night7 1 otCNristIi]5 fincij For that Special Someone Doulton Figurines and 14K Gold Diamond Necklaces ZEHRS PLAZA WINGHAM 357-1911 The Wingham Advance -Times, Dec. 11., 1985—Page 3 Seniors' ay Centre News By Pam'Williams Get ready for the Santa Claus Parade this Saturday and watch out for our float depicting "Active Seniors". Thanks are extended to Glen Casemore for the special -delivery of our Christmas tree last week to the Armouries. The tree now is decorated and we're getting ready for our annual Christmas party on Dec. 19. All seniors, volunteers, board members and staff who have been involved with the day centre over the past year are invited to attend. Please let the staff know if you can help out. The last foot clinic of 1985 will be held at the centre this Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. Call the centre at 357-1445 or 357-1440 if you plan to attend. Day centre participants are reminded that the gift exchange is taking place this week and not the day of the Christmas party as was the case in previous years. The next board meeting for the day centre is scheduled for Monday. bur special fund-raising event continues as we try to sell 1986-87 calendars. Time is running out to purchase these handy purse or pocket calendars before the cam- paign ends. They can be purchased at the centre and are very useful gifts. Anyone in the community who would like to participate in the entertainment portion of our Christmas party is quite welcome to do so. If you have a special poem, story or can provide some musical entertainment, let us know about these talents. As Christmas Day gets nearer, here is a thought that Carol Bessent Hayman once wrote: "Christmas is re- membering ... other Christ- mases, friends that may be far away, loved ones far and near, those less fortunate, those in need." That is something to keep in mind to keep this season of joy in perspective. Whitechurch Personals Congratulations to John Scheeringa and Kathy REAL SWINGERS—These girls from Sacred Heart on. Monday, possibly one of the last times this year they Purdon who were married in Chalmers Presbyterian Church on Saturday by Rev. ■ ■ Paul Mills. The dinner and School in Wingham got in some swinging at the ,school will be able MRS. ALLAN GRIFFITH Wroxeter Mrs. Adrien Poirier, Weston, visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Marks. Mr. and Mrs, Dennis He..nderson, Harriston, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ron Riley. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Riley visited at the same home Sunday af- ternoon. Dan Isabelle and daughter Melanie of Mississauga visited Sunday with his parents, Mr. ,and Mrs. Clarence Clement. to use the swings at the school. Fo rd W i c h H u rs i n - reception were held at the Home Lucknow Community Centre. plans 2 7 -bed ex The owners of the Ford- wich Village Nursing Home.. will make a presentation to the Ontario Ministry. of Health's Nursing Home Committee on Jan. 28 to get approval for their plan to expand the home from 33 beds to 60 beds. The decision toexpand the home was made'because the home no longer meets Ministry oft Health standards and will have to be December Wall To Wall Savings at the Wingham Sales Arena BULK FOODS, BULK BAKING GOODS, DISCOUNT GROCERIES "TRULY A BAKER'S DELIGHT". Whether you're baking for one or for many we have what you need! • Bulk Cookies • Bulk Nuts • Bulk Candy Cut Rock Candy - $1.49 Ib., Choc. Snow Caps - $3.49 Ib., Reindeer Mix - $1.39 Ib., Peppermint Patties - $2.69 lb., Choc. Coated Raisins - $3.59 Ib., Satin Mix - $1.69 Ib. NUTS: Blanched•Salted or Unsalted Peanuts - 994 Ib.,'Redskin Peanuts - 1.29 Ib., Mixed Nuts - $2.49 Ib., Beer Nuts - $1.89 Ib., Barbecue Peanuts - $1.49 Ib. Sultana Raisins- 894 Ib., Golden Raisins - $1.59 Ib., Currants - $1.30 Ib., Glazed Mixed Fruit - $1.29 Ib., Sweetened, Unsweetened, Strip or Flake Coconut - $1.69 Ib. .CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR FOR .THE ENTIRE FAMILY • Snow Suit, Bomber Jackets, Sweaters, Parkas, Gloves, Sport Socks, Jogging Suits, Blue Jeans, Cords, Insulated Coveralls, Work Pants, Work Shirts, Lined Work Pants & Shirts, Safety Work Shoes, Overshoes, Pillow Boots, Bush Boots, Rubber Boots, 2 Pc. Adult Snow Suits - $39.95, Insulated Coveralls - $49.95 & up, Fleece Lined Vests - $16.95 & up, Sport Socks - 3 Pair For $3.95, Coveralls (Canadian Made) — Men's Sizes 34 - 54, Ladies' Sizes 8 - 16, Junior Sizes 10 - 18, Kids' Sizes 2 - 8 NEW & USED FURNITURE, ANTIQUES, ' GIFTWARE, YARNS Waterbeds, Kitchen Suites, Living Room Suites, Dining Room Furniture, Bunk Beds, Wall Units, Desks, Box Springs & Mattresses, Bookcases, Gun Cabinets CARPET AND, NO WAX FLOORING Roll Ends in Various Styles & Colours, Jute or Rubber Sack. NEW & USED GUNS, FISHING GEAR, AMMUNITION, KNIVES, SCOPES, TOOLS WINGHAM SALES ARENA 357-1730 Just north of Wingham on Hwy. No. 4 Mon - Sat 9-6 p m, Thurs. & Fri. till 9 p.m. Cash. Cheques. Visa, Mastercard -accepted. • renovated. The nursing home has been operating at full -capacity for a',number of years now so the owners have decided' to add some beds while renovating. Erwin Johnson, the ad- ministrator of the Fordwich Village Nursing Home, told Howick Township Council at the Dec. 3 ,meeting, the home will lose nine beds if i't simply renovates to suit Ministry standards. Mr. Johnson was at the council meeting to solicit council's support for the plan to expand the number of beds. He asked councillor for a letter from council reiterating the need for the. expansion to accompany a fact sheet he will submit to the Ministry by Dec.13: "You might say something like, 'We don't want our elderly leaving this area. They spent their lives here and should be entitled to suitable accommodation near their homes.'," Mr. Johnson said. The 'Fordwich Village Nursing Home, owned by Nedungad Holdings Ltd., which also owns nursing homes • in Exeter, Seaforth and Sutton, has been allowed to defy Ministry' standards because of "grandfather clauses" in the Nursing Home Act of •1972. The clauses exempt all nursing homes: existing before the act was in place from the new standards. . Recently, however, the Ministry " of Health has decided to remove the grandfather clauses and soon all nursing homes in the province will have to comply with standards. At prese , the nursing home has t'h ee "wards" or bedrooms with five beds in each, whereas the Ministry limits the number to four beds per ward. In two other' wards, the nursing home has three beds facing the windows whereas the Ministry limits the number to two•. Also, the Ministry stipulates the home's nurs- ing station must have a clear view of all residents' rooms. That is not now the case. Nor are its corridors six feet wide or its windows 26 inches from the floor as per Ministry guidelines. In addition to losing nine beds if the home is simply renovated and not expanded. there will be less washroom space. "Rather than pull -the building apart," said Mr. Johnson, the owners -plan to- put vput a nursing station at the intersection of an L-shaped corridor and make room for 27 extra beds. He said they would in- crease the number , of residents in "preferred accommodation," or semi- private and private rooms, from one to 24. ■ Guests onSunday with Mr pansion "We need all the clout we can get," Mr. Johnson said and he asked if the reeve, the deputy -reeve or some of the councillors would by able to accompany • the owners to "Queen's Par on Jan. 28. In additi n to the letter •from ,counci , he asked for a motion by c uncil stating its support fo the expansion 'endeavor nd a letter from the trustees of each of the 'villages. • Asked if the owners planned to increase the size of recreational facilities, Mr. Johnson simply said the home has hired an activity co-ordinator and already has a big sitting room. As well, he said, there is some room downstairs for activities and "the owners have no in- tention of touching those rooms." . He told councillors the Fordwich Village Nursing. Home is the only licenced nursing home in Howick Township:, it employs 30 part-time employees and an expansion would provide a greater base foci taxation. "We think expansion is the way to go, in this case," he said, "and we hope to get your whole -hearted sup- port." UCW meets at Farrier home Whitechurch — The United Church Women held their meeting at the home of Mrs. Garnet Farrier. Secretary Mrs.: Russel Chapman read the minutes and called the. roll, answered by eight members with a Christmas verse. The offering and Least Coin were received. Mrs. Farrier gave the meditation and led in prayer. All sang "Away in a Manger". Donations were sent to Alma College, Fred Victor Mission, Five Oaks and the United Church Resource Centre. Mrs. Sleightholm read scripture from the Gospels of St: Luke and St. Matthew. Mrs. Farrier, Mrs. Tiffin and Mrs. Sleightholm led in prayers and told the story of the first Christmas. Several carols were sung and a story from The Record was played on tape. Mrs. Sleightholm thanked eveyone fol participating and extended thanks to the hostess. The exchange of gifts was held and the Birth- day Tea followed. WHITECHURCH Miss Karen Beecroft of Kitchener spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Beecroft. Ken Sinnamon of Wingham spent Sunday with the Beecrofts. and Mrs. Archie Purdon were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Moffat, Lucknow, Marjory Bolt of Lethbridge, Alberta, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rin-• toul, Paul Curran and friend of Toronto, Kendra Purdon, Waterloo, and Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Falconer and Jackie. Mrs. Jennie Porteous, Lucknow, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Alton of Goderich were Saturday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson. Bill Uuldriks' son Johnand his son erected a TV aerial -for Bill ori Saturday. Many of the villagers have displays of Christmas lights brightening their residences. Visitors on Saturday with Mrs. Wesley Tiffin and with Mr. Tiffin in Wingham hospital were Mrs. Dave ' Henderson of Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Voisin and son Michael of Guelph. Mrs. Gertrude Tiffin off Wingham visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson. Mr. and Mrs. David Elliott of London spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. land Mrs. Walter Elliott. Mrs. Garnet Farrier and Mrs. Bill Rintoul went by bus from- Wingham on Sunday to The People's Church, Toronto, to see The . Living Christmas Tree. They en- joyed it very much. . Mrs. Joe Tiffin recently had the misfortune to fall on ice and break her right arm above the wrist. She had a cast put on and is resting at home. The community wishes her a speedy recovery, without too much pain. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Beecroft were among those from here attending the Scheeringa-Purdon wedding. . 110. rd t. !1f OPTIMIST CHRISTMAS PARTY. for Children Sunday at 2:00 p.m. December 15, 1985 Wingham Legion • SANTA CLAUS • MAGICIAN • CARTOONS • CANDY • SING -ALONG ,OTS OF FUN FOR KIDS Sponsors Optimist and Opti -Mrs. 111 I I' is %/4