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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1988-05-11, Page 15THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MAY 11, 1988 — 15A - SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET - These jazz musicians were not only situated on the sunny side of the street Saturday, but played that tune to Seaforth's Main Street shoppers. Their presence in Seaforth was part of the Business improvement Area (BIA)promo- tion, "Downtown Days". Mcllwraith photo. Residents combine weather and ice cream Seaforth Manor residents joined in for ex- ercises for fun and fitness last Monday mor- ning in the day room to start off the week's activities. Usually hockey and baseball scores are the first topics during the current events. Tuesday student volunteers assisted with wheelchair bowling and in the afternoon a film was shown. Worship services were conducted on Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Greg Gilson of St. Thomas Anglican Church. Thursday morning the ladies were busy at crafts while in the afternoon cards and checkers were played. Bingo was cancelled on Friday as residents sat out on the lawn and enjoyed the beautiful summer like weather. Everyone was treated to an ice cream cone also. Birthday Greetings to Lillie Hudie who celebrated her 97th birthday on Monday May 9, and Margeurite Shill who celebrated hers on Thursday, May 5. Residents and staff presented each lady with a bouquet of pink carnations. Sunday was Mother's Day and many Maplewood residents entertained residents either had visitors or spent the day with their families. Visiting with Marjorie Ryan were Jack and Monica Ryan, her husband Laurence, and Bob and Barbara Ryan. Also last Thurs- day she was visited by her daughter Joan of Montreal. Edith Jessome was visited on Sunday by her son Silby and granddaughter Brenda and then went out for supper to son Bernie and Karen's home and family. Also visiting with' Edith on Sunday were Ralph and Betty Bohn and during the week Lloyd Longman and Gladys Osborne of Stratford and John Goldsmith visited. Visiting with Alice Boyes on Sunday were her son Jim and daughter Helen Consitt while on Saturday her daughter Dorothy Uniac visited. Cassie Nicholson attended the church lun- cheon with her daughter-in-law Beryl on Tuesday. On Saturday daughter Barbara Alexander visited and on Sunday she en- joyed a drive with Ross and Lillian Nicholson. Irene Omand was visited by her daughter Lois McLaughlin on Sunday afternoon and by her daughter-in-law Joyce Omand on Saturday. Maria Gooverts spent Mother's Day at the home of her daughter Elza Ruston. Gladys Ruston spent Sunday at her home in Stratford with her family. Dave and Eva Netzke had supper Sunday evening with Pat and Rose Altman. Visiting with Inez Spittal was her. son Peter and family on Sunday. Annie Harrison was visited by her daughter Lois and son-in-law Bill Hodgert. Mabel Handy enjoyed an outing for Mother's Day with her daughter Gladys Van Egmond. Visiting with Harold Maloney during the week were Frank Maloney and daughter Lois Schmidt of Stratford, also his wife Marjorie. Florence Stewart visited with Bill Scott, Madeline Slattery and Norma Jeffrey on Tuesday afternoon. Also visiting with Bill Scott was his wife Isabel. Ethel Haist took Mamie Ross and Margaret Smale shopping on Thursday of last week. The -May Resident Council Meeting was held on Saturday morning at 10 am. Presi- dent Patrick Ryan chaired the meeting. We are sorry to report that Mary K. Ryan and Verda Cameron are presently confined to Seaforth Community Hospital. A speedy recovery is wished for both of them. HELPING HAND - Theresa Boniface helps Mainstreet Coordinator Tom Lemon bag popcorn Saturday during the Business Improvement Area's promotion, "Downtown Days". Whether it was the weather or the special promotion, Main Street was a bevy of excitement Saturday. Mcllwraith photo. CRIME STOPPERS Phone 1-800-265-1777 Police are looking for the thief who stole a microwave oven from Royal Homes Ltd. located on Arthur Street in Wingham. The theft occurred on November 17 or 18, 1987. The microwave was to be installed in a new home and was stored in the back shop awaiting completion of the house. It is described as a 30 inch, under the cupboard, Admiral microwave/exhaust fan, brown in color with a smoked glass door. The oven is valued at $800. If you have information about this or any other serious crime call Crime Stoppers of Huron County toll free at 1-800-265-1777. Your call will not be traced, or recorded and your anonymity is guaranteed. If an arrest is made you could earn a cash reward of up to $1,000. You will not have to identify yourself or testify in court. Remember Crime doesn't pay, but Crime Stoppers does. Residents of Maplewood Manor will be able to enjoy the summer weather on the new patio which was completed this week. Shrubs and flowers will be planted to give the finished look to the patio and new addi- tion of the dining room. Tuesday morning residents welcomed the high school students who came for a euchre party. Euchre is a favorite card game at Maplewood and residents thoroughly en- joyed this event with the students. Wednesday morning residents gathered in the sitting room for church service which was conducted by Pastor Sadler. He was ac- companied by Mr. and Mrs. Lobb who pro- vided the music. Thursday afternoon residents were enter- tained by the Grade 5 and 6 students from Huron Centennial School. The program con- sisted of many selections sung by the choir, which was acompanied by Mrs. Jewitt on the piano. Also a very humorous skit called "The Three Little Pigs" was presented by the students under the direction of Mrs. Cooper. After the pupils introduced themselves, refreshments were served to everyone. The residents had a very en- joyable afternoon and were very impressed by the talents and good manners demonstrated by the youngsters. Thank you to Mrs. Turner for organizing the visit to Maplewood. Residents were eager to try their luck at bingo on Friday afternoon. The lucky win- ners were Isa Stanely, Anna Sherrin and Ed Johns. Sunday was a very busy day at Maplewood Manor as many residents had visitors to celebrate Mother's Day. Happy Birthday to Ethel Coleman who celebrated her birthday on Tuesday, May 3 and also to Agnes Hunter on Friday, May 6. Welcome back to Les Oliver from Strat- ford Hospital. MP IMP Kidz �ICLoZe' ' 'UT0 25 OFF Assorted Items In Our Store WANT SOME HELP AT PLANTING TIME? EMPLOY A PROFESSIONAL! ,n a r •f1r110 `� Come In and Browse Kid• :8 • Y 53 Main St., Seaforth 527-2320 ARMEN We know how busy you are right now. Applying fertilizer is just one thing on a long list of things you've got to do. So why not let us help you? 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