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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1980-10-23, Page 6g,111,1.sq0 xPosriVR, 09"rg gei 0 4 THANKS, BOBBI—Junior Volunieer Bobbi Dale, receives her pin from Seaforth. Community Hospital director of nursing, Shirley Fling. Administratdr. Gordon MacKenzieand assistant director of nursing Yvonne Kitchen look on (Photo by Oke) Junior helpers are honoured by Wilma Oke Junior volunteers, those Iiigh school aged students who help with the little things that mak t -.hospital patients %ore comfortable, Were honoured by the Auxil- liary to Seaftrth Community Hospital last week. ' ^ The junior Volunteers help the/nurses in the hospital as directed and transport patients to various departmenls, perhaps X -Fay. make beds. get patients ready or meals and help feed thern if necessary. They also help out with basic hygeni needs of the-patients-surh-as hair or cleaning nails. . Paul Stewart and Sandra' Lee, both Seaforth. were each presented with'speCial pins marking their 200 hours of voluntary service at the hospital bY board chairman, ' .ayne Ellis. FWhite thanking the hospital ankiliary for sp ns'oring the juniors. Paul said, a go job." He said he has Made smany fr' ds through his- work with the hospital patients. Others presented with junior volunteer pins and certificates of hohrs served in the hospital were: Laura Chesney. R.R. 5. Seaforth. 60 hours; Debbie Dinsmore, Seaforth and Patti Bell. R.R. 2 Kippen. each 50 hours; and Bobbi Dale. Seaforth. 25 hours. COMPLETE TRAINING • Sandra Dorssers. R.R. 4 Seaforth and Julie Blake, R.R. 2 Brussels. were present- ed with 'their junior volunteer pins. They have recently .conipleted- their training under the direction of Yvonne Kitchen, Assistant Director of ?Nursing and have started to work on weekends. Carla Thompson of Kippen. Cindy Taylor of Brucefield, and Leo Teatero of Egmand• vine have received training but have not started to work. When they do within the next Lceek or so,. they will be presented ith their pins_ • The auxiliary has invited their 11 junior volunteers to atten.d the mini-oonvention for juniors to. be held Sunday, October 26, at the !loyal York Hotel in Toronto. The one -day event is a first to be held by the provincial association for its teenage volunteers and the co-ordinators of the junior program. Their program will begin with a lunCheon at 12'noon, followed by a film and informal 'round table' discussion grou It i expected that the exchange of info =bon on policies, duties, program - min , and other topics will create a high -ley of :interest, responsibility and -engin- sia m`among the young helpers-. e Seaforth auxiliary will pay for transportation registration and meals for the ten teenagers. co-ordinator. Frances Teatero, and drivers. APPREcIATION Certificates of appreciation were pre. wilted to Shirley Ring. Director of Nursing, who interviews prospective vol. anteers and Mrs. Kitchen, who trains them.. Duringthe business session president Li/ Ginty. reported that Joan Bruxer of Dublin, a 'graduate this yea? of Seaforth District High School vc as aardcd the S300 bursary by the auxiliary . The auxiliary voted to supply the teenage volunteers with new uniforms.. A gift as presented 10 Mrs. Ginty v. no Is moving to Kitchener. Her position vviti he filled by the immediate past•president. Joan Chesney until the election Of officers takes place in December She was installed by Wilma Otte. Public Relations direetorrnk,ax provincial asso. Laation. ho also ilistafiell Mrs Teatero as a sice•president ande tot Eec as treasurer. Mrs'. tee fills the thair v acated by Carol Hoelscher. w ho mos ed to Glencoe. Following the meeting a recep tom w as held for the tumor s olunicerv and their mothers "HOURS AND HOURS OF WORK —SCH board chairman Wayne Ellis, centre, talks with iunior volunteers Paul Stewart and Sandra Lee All the helpers were presented with special pins marking their 200 hours of service at Seaforth Community. Hospital (Expositor photo) :NBANKFREE Store your corn & take it home later on as Meal. CruMbled or Pelleted Feed as you require it FORWARD CONTRACTS ALSO AVAILABLE For ipformation on the above Call DON CORBETT AT 527-1910 DAYS 527-0211 NIGHTS OPNOTCH TOPNOTCH FEEDS LIMITED 527-19O • Seaforth CilrresOtiitOnt. Al8S..A1,14ANViceAlli 8V-6077 The roonl was fleeted in theThanksgiving theit the meeting of the Waltbri. • Women's , Institute. on October 15th. Mrs. Harold ,Hudie welcomed A -H girls and their leaders. Margaret Shortreed said that senior members will put • on a demonstration. referring to this .fall groject Food for Friends. Peggy Humphries told about "What is a Crepe?" Margaref demonstrated how to make Crepes and Peggy cooked them in a crepe pan. Everyone present enjoyed the crepes. --Refrestarrents-w-ere-savell Institute hostesses Mrs. Jim Axtmann, Mrs.,, Lavern Godkin and Mrs. Graeme Craig. Mrs. Viola Kirkby intro- duced the special guest speaker, Karen Seruton, co- ordinator at the Huron Day Centre for the Homebound. at Huyonview Clinton. The Huron Day Centre for the home bound trys to provide a alternative to in- stitutionalization by meeting the social, , physical, and educational needs of clients, 'where health and mental well being is affected by lone, liness'and lack of social and moral support. Participants, who are on waiting lists for homes for the aged or homes in Huron Courity,-must -be- homebound and unable to leave their own homes without the assistance of another person. Some are Linable or unv"aing to leave thelr.own homes alone with- out support from bther members of the family. or they ate unable to continue normal activities and take part in the community. activities without support. The ribjectives are to enable homebounds tolive as iodependently as possible in their own homes. To provide day care offering social and recreational activities. To provide individual programs and counselling and to provide ability to function at home. etc. To provide assessment and referrals to other appropriate services tor those on waiting list for 24 hour care as well as day care participants. To alter the environment during a significant portion of their daily lives and provide educational sepia -on, to improve safety, nutrition and -daily living and to motivate and area news 40 become more, active' and independent to measure odegre.epfsCtec ess and impact n participants. Karen showed pictures of the people at the day care centre. They have many group activities ' and enjoy cards and mole. Some come one day a week and some three. Many •come in to provide volunteer work to help out at 'the Huron Day Centre for the Homebound. The gues`t answered many questicins and was presented with a donation for the centre and thanked by Mrs. ' "an WORK TODAY Mrs. Kirkby gave a hutnorous reading followed by Mrs. McCall giving the Motto: A way to avoid a lot of trouble is to work today and worry tomorrow. Members were reminded of the bake sale and 'tea pranned-Fal -NoVeniber Committees to be chosen at next meeting. Institute will cater to a smorgashorg on November 22. Mrs. H. W Gerd •.Westermann of Bolger reported the furnace Burlington also visiting Mr . t had been cleaned 'and re- and Mrs. Elliott Fells at paired. Committees for card party on Saturday. October 25 are Mrs. Nelson Reid, Mrs. Allan McCall and Mrs. Torrance Dundas. Euchre parties ‘4 ill he held Tuesday nights on Nos emkrer with committees In charge Mrs. Dave Watson, Mrs. Bill Humphries, Mrs E. Stevens and Mrs. G McCall. Report of the County Rally at Gorrie was given by Mrs. Kirkby laid Mrs. 13 Hump- hries. A wreith will be placed at 114 A67100101 in Brussels on Nhvember II by one of thc members. EUCHRE FIELD Mts. Jim Altmann we- lcomed everyone to the first euchre of the setison Saturday evening at the Walton Community hall. There were 'M tables of euchre in play. Prizes went Whitbi.-s, to: High Lady - Mrs. Dave VVatson; second High - Mrs. Sadie McDonald; Low - Joan Siinpson; High Man -Joe Ho rirTeSecond KO - Harvey Craig, Low - Stanley Hilton. Most No. 5,on card - Mrs. Mel Jacklin; Most No. 2 on card - Mrs. Stanley Hillen Birthdays closed to Hallowe- en - Mrs. Earl Mills and Cliff Hostess wefe Mrs. Jim gxtmann„Mrs. Viola Kirkby; Mrs. Marjorie Rock and Mrs. H. Craig. Don't forget there will be another euchre this Saturday evening before they are changed to Tuesday nights. PERSONALS Mr. and Mts. Alvin McDonald arrived home last Thursday a 3 week heliday in England with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Davies, also taking ,in sev,eral tours of interest in that country. "MT:- and -Mrs. Earl- Mills- -end Mrs. Louise Buttell, Blyth spent the Thanksgiving weekend' with Drs. Jean and 'BAUER SKATES Featuring The BAUM? WE HAVE A FULL RANGE OF BAUER SKATES IN WOMEN'S, MEN'S, BOYS' & CHILDREN'S. *WE TAKE THE TIME AND HAVE THE EX- PERIENCE TO FIT SKATES PROPERLY. `TI1ADE IN YOUR OLD PAIR OF SKATES ON A NEW PAIR OR A RECONDITIONED USED PAIR. • N._ 1 SPECIAL PRICES SELECTED STYLES i .1••••••1 SHOE MITCHELL OPEN FRIDAY NIGHTS TILL 9 PA. STORE 348.9951 ciimm,tx Mr. add Mrs. Howard Dean of Toronto visited o. Wednesday. with Mr.. an. Mrs. Rey Huether, Steven and John. • Sister Teresa Ryan of, London spent a few days this past week at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Lawrence Ryan. Weekend guests with Mr. and Mrs. George Williamson were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Shouldiee and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Shouldice of Shallow Lake. Nelson Ryan was a patient at Seaforth Community Hospital for a few days last week; glad to hear. he is hothe again, 17th BOUNDARY UNIT Mts. Ross Bennett opened with a poem for the,October meeting held at Mrs. Graeme Craig's home on Wednesday . • Mrs. M. Bean gave a very fitting-topit-,--"Be Thankful" Mrs. Graeme Craig pre- sided for the business opening with a reading, "Ten Commandments of Human Relationship". Minutes were read by Mrs. • II Williamson 'followed by the roll call. 'A thank you sg4 and donation was ceiyed from ars, .goy Williamson. Dates to retnenther are the hawr at aurn's .this Wediiesd4. November the U.C.W. Recognition Day with guest speaker Mrs, Anne Stinson of Toronto, active in U.C.W. and general Council, November 5 is 'file turkey supper at Duff's 3:30-- 7:00 p.m. Treasurer Mrs. , Barry lioegy'gave her report November -meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Ross Bennett. • ord was, 014,0 'of the _§ticislon .death of gothgn",/ Eklatt McCall, 611:of 1nOtOtta B.C. on September 28, 1980., gels Survived by a ihtughter, Barbara a son, • David, brother, Torrey. and Slate*. Mrs,•Lauretra.Holdtid0 and families. Thelvicall's in fhe surrounding area are - cousins. Friends in this community of Mrs. Rae Houston wifl be sorry to learn she is a itiejit hi Vtctoria Hospital, London, following surgery. •last WedneWay. Mr. -kand Mrs. Rae Houston moved to Seaforth recently. ' MckIllop UCW plan foWfsupper 9he---McKillop--Uritt—of--Seer10157-rartIlet-s,1 ax., the UCW met at the home of in Justice and in Mfssion. Ethel Dennis, Seaforth: with Mrs. Godkin talked about 11 m'enibers and six visitors "Hospital ,Chaplaincy" and present. showed a film. Mrs. C. Wey in charge of Mrs. M. Dennis, president devotions, opened the meet- presided for business. The ing. Mrs. 'IN. NleGavin was'treasurer's report was given pianist. by Mrs. M. Hackwell. Plans The Meditatiofi entitled' were made for the fowl "Friends, Family. Country supper .Nov. 5th. Mrs. Wey and Church was given by gave a report on the Regional Mrs. Wey, Mrs. Hudie, Mrs., meeting in Bayfield last Hackwell, Mrs. McGavin and Mrs. M. Dennis. - Mrs. L. Godkin gave the topic "Partners in the Gos- pel", divided into three week. Lunch was served by Mrs. Schade, Mrs. Hackwell, Mrs. Hudie, Mrs. Love Sr. and the hostess. H-& .N DAIRY SYSTEMS LTD. Stiles, Service 8" Installation of pipelines & mi!kirig parlours R.R.4 WALTON 887-6063 • Doyour homework before you do any work on your home. Prefore k ou start cm any home refaors 01 renovatrons. kiiu should do some careful thmkong Decide. exa,.ttl, A hat i,cro want done Draw up an co,crall pan' •Ard do a toitte digging around to find out all kou ..an about potenttal contractors for your int) A few precautions will eliminate some common problems DOT1.4 hr talked into having work done lust because the rest of the nelghbourhood is doing tt or because the price is presented as bargain basement If the prOtect is a mator one. seek professoonal advice t e archotects orengtneers) before the work is started Ask for estimates from at least three reliable firms e AA hen kou code to'sign a contract, find out first w ho does the actual work e Insist that al) details•be, written into the estimate - the type and 'amourit ofework to be done, total cost, date of completion and any extras if a large amount of money is involved, have a lawyer go over the,contract before you sign it. Don't • give more than 10 percent as a down payment. • / Never sign a completion certificate until the work has been done to your satisfaction. / Mold -back 15 percenrOf the final payment for 37 days after the work is completed. That way, if the contractor subcontractor does not pay for materials, you are protected from liability under The Mechanics Lien Act nfortunately. dcpite the most care u y a . plansyou mai.. find yourself the victim of'unethical husmess prac Imes' Your Provrtacial Gosernment wants y01.1 to know what yotir rights are under the Consumer • Protection and Business Practices Acts, e The Consumer Protection .Act allows you to cancel any contract signed. in your home (where deliv- ery'. payment and performance of work remain to be completed) by sending a registered letter to the comparrc within 48 hours - or twd full working days - of signing The Business Practices Act allows you to have the transaction cancelled hy sending a registered letter to thcompany if you have been milled by false or deceptive consumer representations For five free pamphlets on Home Repairs, Siding, Paving...Painting and Decorating. and insulation write to Consumermi nsryof Sck ni ss, umer and Commercial Relations, 555 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario IVI7A 2H6. Frank Urea, Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations William Davis, Premier Ontario .„