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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1988-11-30, Page 88A -- THE HURON EXPOSITOR, NOVEMBER 30, 1988 Seaforth Manor rooms decorated in spirit Christmas decorations. Wednesday again November birthdays. was decorating day and church Services Greeting go out to James Tatules who is had to be cancelled as the hydro had to be in hospital'and to Mamie Ross who shut off in the afternoon. celebrated her birthday on Sunday. Thursday morning was men's movie day Residents joined Rod in singing and also. and the film shown was "Fisherman's played their rythmn, band instruments. Fall". This was a Fly Fisherman's experience of salmon fishing and was most interesting to the men who also related some of their fishing experiences. In the afternoon it was euchre with volunteers and winners were ladies high: lla Gardner, men's high,'Frank Smale, consolation prizes, Edith Salo and Keith Herman. Most lone hands, Margaret Smale. Friday morning was exercises in the day room and in the afternoon Rod Friesen of Hensall led a sing song, accompanying himself on the guitar, to celebrate the "Christmas Season" is in the air and strains of Christmas carols and the ever popular "White Christmas" are to be heard most everywhere. Seaforth Manor rooms and halls are also gaily decorated. On Monday residents celebrated the ad- vent season when they held their first ad- vent service. Lighting the first candle for advent was Edith Jessome. Readers were Jenny Hildebrand and Frank and Margaret Swale while Patrick Ryan concluded with prayer. In the afternoon a lively singsong of carols and familiar pieces were sung in the activity room with Carol Carter at the piano. Last Tuesday morning Grade 6 students from Seaforth Public School assisted with wheelchair bowling and in the afternoon Darlene and staff were busy putting up NOBEL SANITATION BIRTHS QUALIFIED TO SERVE YOU BETTER •Custom Made Bins Available Commercial • Industrial • Agricultural •Schedule Pick Ups to Suit Your Needs •Reasonable Rates For more information call JERRY OR BRIGIT NOBEL 527-1095 WE RECYCLE (at present, Newspaper Only) VIM - Frank and Teresa Yim (nee Malkus) are happy to announce the birth of their son, Adam Ja Ming, weighing 7 lbs., 3 ozs. on Fri- day, November 18, 1988 at Guelph General Hospital. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wah Yim of Windsor and Dr. and Mrs. Edmund Malkus of Seaforth. NESBITI' - Brian and Sharon are thrilled to announce the arrival of their third child, Laura Charlotte, born November 25, 1988 at Victoria Hospital, Renfrew, and weighing in at 9 lbs. even. She was a full 22 inches long. Kathy and Mark are very excited about their new sister. Proud grandparents are Harvey and Mabel Nesbitt of Stratford and John and Carolyn Thompson of Seaforth. Great grandparents are George Campbell of Seaforth and Edna Hunter of Goderich. EDWARDS - It's a girl. Brian and Jane (nee Ross) proudly announce the safe arrival of their first child, Ashley Joy, weighing 9lbs., 8 ozs. Tuesday, November 22, 1988 at Met Hospital in Windsor. Proud grandparents are Alf and Joy Ross of Seaforth and Dominic and Sandy (Edwards) Bevacqua of Essex. Smiling down from heaven is Grand- • pa Ken Edwards. Insured. CASE - Jim and Andrea of Calgary, are pleased to announce the birth of their son Brendon on November 9, 1988, weighing 71/2 lbs. A first grandchild for Jack Case of Egmondville. VAN RAAY - Jessica and Dean would like to introduce their new brother Philip Thomas, born November 10, 1988 at South Huron Hospital in Exeter, and weighing 8 lbs., 4 ozs. Proud parents are Martin and Teresa. Official spoiling privileges go to grand- parents, Francis and Marie Hicknell of Seaforth and Case and Anny Van Raay of Dashwood. Great grandparents are Matilda Hicknell and Joseph Manley. Saturday Denis Arney attended the an- nual Christmas party' for the blind, held at the Seaforh Legion Hall. Mary Finlayson ac- companied Denis and the musical program which followed the dinner was excellent. PERSONALS Isable Scott visited with husband Bill. Alice Boyes, accompanied by her husband Ed, attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Alice's sister Helen and Alex Chesney at Egmondville United Church, Saturday afternoon. Visiting with Mary K Ryan were Maurice and Pat Ryan and Mary Margaret Maloney. Visiting with Annie Harrison were Ken of Christmas and Ruth Harrison of Brantford, also Rt{1". Menzie. Marjorie Ryan was visited by husbandl. Lawrence, Peg and Jack Ryan, Anne ante Jerry Ryan and Barb and Bob Ryan. Visiting with Edith Jessome were Les and; Karen Carl, Nelson and Trevor Jessome. Lou Kirkby was visited by his wife Helen Visiting with Jenny Hildebrand were Mss.', E.C. Harvey, London, Velma and Etat Harvey, and grandson Stephen Hildebrand.; Margaret and Alvin Smale visited with; Frank and Margaret. Visiting with Inez Spittal were Elsie. Southgate and Grace Cornish. Residents have been busy preparing crafts for their bazaar tables which will be set up at the Hobby Delight Craft Sale to be held at 42 Wilson Street, Seaforth on Satur- day, December 3 from 9 to 5 p.m. They hope; many of their former customers will again patronize their efforts. Maplewood enjoys Open House Residents of Maplewood Manor had a full week as they took part in a busy schedule. The highlight of the events was the Open House which was held Sunday afternoon. On Monday, residents were eager to get to the polls to cast their vote in the federal election. Politics has been popular topic of discussion among residents the past few weeks. Thanks to the volunteer drivers for taking residents to and from Maplewood. Tuesday morning the dining room was the setting for the weekly exercise session. Grace Titford led the group through a routine which left everyone feeling in great shape. In the afternoon, cards were in play as residents gathered together for euchre. Nurses from the health unit came for foot care clinic on Wednesday afternoon. Residents as well as others of the communi- ty took full advantage of this service and thank them for their visit. Wednesday evening a larger than usual group of residents were busy playing Lions TV Bingo. Gertie Taylor's win last week in- fluenced others to play. Luck was not in their favor this week, but they are anxious to try again. Thank you to Marj Maloney and Anne Downey for their help with bingo. Friday afternoon residents once again got together for bingo with Ruth Bock in charge. Winners were Ethel Coleman, Evelyn Willis, Ed Johns and Anna Sherrill won two. On Sunday, Maplewood was decorated with the colors and lights of the Christmas' Season. In the downstairs living room Santa Claus was the "reception committee" for: the residents and staff and welcomed everyone to Maplewood's Christmas open- house. Thank you to the community for com- ing to the open house and helping residents start the Christmas festivities off in such a' pleasant way. The crafts made by residents and staff during the year were displayed and sold by Agnes Hunter, Cheryl Wilkinson and Ruth Bock. Thank ou ladies. There are many people who helped and we appreciated it very much. For some this was their third year for helping at the open house. Thank you to Anne Downey, Marj Maloney, Karen Dillon, Katie Craig and Julie Medd who served refreshments in the dining room. Thank you to the local craft persons Isabel MacDonald and Karen Whitmore for bring- ing their crafts. The Christmas musical entertainment was once again delightful, thanks to Lisa Strong, Karen Dillon, Cheryl Anne Storey, Edith Dunlop and the Huron Strings school of violinists under the direc- tion of Elayne Ras. The winner of the gingerbread house will be announced on December 4. Residents and staff of Maplewood express - sincere sympathy to the family of Les . Oliver. Poster contest open to Grade 5 students White Cane Week 1989, February 5-11, will are available from the Canadian Council of include in its line-up of events a National the Blind (CCB) of The Canadian National White Cane Week Poster Contest. Provin- Institute for the Blind (CNIB) offices in cial winners will be chosen and their posters local areas. The deadline for the Provincial displayed at the National Gallery •of Poster Contest is December 7, 1988. Canada, Ottawa during White Cane Week. Students are to draw a picture about what The Poster Contest is open to all Grade 5 they think "Access to Information" to a students across Canada. Application forms blind or visually impaired person. NOTICE 1 TO THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES OF THE TOWN OF SEAFORTH a�a me TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31 THE SEAFORTH/TUCKERSMITH LANDFILL SITE WILL BE PERMANENTLY CLOSED BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1989 ALL SEAFORTH & TUCKERSMITH TWR GARBAGE/WASTE MUST BE TAKEN TO THE HOLMESVILLE LANDFILL SITE' LOCATED 4,2 KM. WEST OF CLINTON ON HIGHWAY 8 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT James Crocker, Clerk Town of Seaforth P O. Box 610 Seaforth, NOK 1WO 527-0160 Jack McLachlan, Clerk Township of Tuckersmith G.M.B. 117 Clinton, NOM 1L0 482-9823 A