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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-01-18, Page 66A — THE Hg1RON EXPOSITOR, JANUARY 18, 1989 NOBEL 1 TION Serving the Rural Community 10' JERRY OR BRIGIT NOBEL. 527-1095 We Recycle Newsprint Only (et this time) Ilitstertv TKUSI INFORMATION SEMINAR R.R.S.P. and R.R.I.F.9s Income Tax Savings MONDAY JAN. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Seaforth & District Community Centres Everyone Welcome Free Admission Seating is IiiRlited For nervations call 527-1876 DON HAMILTON REAL ESTATE & INS. LTD 527-1876 kEVIN VARLEY 291-3500 PLUMBING D FIXTURES (excluding quotes) -SEAFORTH PLUMBING & HEATING *GENERAL REPAIR •INSTALLIQATHROOM & KITCHENS FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS CALL 527-0505 OR 522-0505 New Hensall policing syiter proposed Usborne Township. �/ noting the committee should consist of a cross section of the community at all age levels. He said a 13 -year-old might be able to ill the police in on more problems many adults, and added a representhtive from the local student council often works well. Hensen Council has agreed to appoint a committee within the nekt two to three mon- Sgt. McInnes said the police only have ths, which will review the pros and cons of problems with three to five per cent of the creating a community-based OPP policing population and community-based policing system for the village. aims et getting the other 95 per cent to help deal with them. "What we perceive as the problem may not be what you perceive to be the pro- blem," he said, suggesting a local problem with a rash of stolen bicycles might affect "It's no secret to anyone in this roam that the quality of life in Hensel] more than a the OPP have been perceive& as a drive- bank robbery. - through police force," said Sgt. Mclnnes, He said the idea now, ' to get a public explaining a lack of portable radios ties of- committee to evaluate d highlight pro- ficers to their cars. He noted a new, blems with policing in He ll, relay those province -wide, $128 million portable radio concerns to their liaison o icer, Sgt. Burke, system is expected to come on line by April who will in turn i ct the assigned 20, when the Exeter OPP hopes to begin its officer. community-based policing with an officer "It's basically working smarter, that's permanently assigned to Hensall and what it boils clown f' " o... ne,•runes, Exeter OPP Staff Sergeant Don McInnes and Sergeant Wayne Burke attended the January meeting of Hensall council to outline their proposal, and the new system. "It's the old cop -on -the -beat scenario again," echoed Sgt. Burke, saying the por- table radios will give the OPP the chance to get out of their cars, walk the street and meet the community. The greater presence is often a good deterrent for crime, even if a permanent office is financially out of the question at the time. ' Similar community-based policing ar- rangments are planned for Zurich, Hay Township, Grand Bend and Stephen Township. Legion prepares for honors and awards banquet The Legion Executive body held its mon- thly meeting last Thursday with President Mel Melanson in the chair. Entertainment Chairman John L.ansink said the "Pub Night" for January 21 was cancelled but would be held another night later in the winter. Requests for donations of $600 were recommended for approval to the general meeting this Thursday night at 8 p.m. The Seaforth Pee Wee team played in the District tournament two weeksagab e edged out by a team from . ' owel. They still have two tournaments o play in, in- cluding Young Canada W -: in Goderich. The Men's euchres : ' e still very popular every other Wednesd.y night with the next one January 25. A potluck supper and euchre isrs scheduled for Saturday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs hall's - Members and guests will be welcome. Don't forget cribbage is on Mon - LEGION NEWS by Gordon Scott day nights at 8 p.m. !until further notice) and darts every Saturday night. The Honors and Awards banquet is scheduled for Saturday, February 11. Members and anyone receiving an award are asked to please attend. Tickets may be purchased from Jim Watson, Peter Malcolm and at the bar. On Monday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. the Legion, under the Seniors Chairman Everett Felker, are holding euchre and bridge until further notice. These games are being sponsored by the Legion for all Seniors of the area who wish to attend. Last week when mentioning our members who had passed on in 1988, the names of Comrades Roy Allen who died in October and Bill Hodgert who died in November were inadvertently missed. We offer our apologies to the concerned families for this error. We were sorry to hear of the death of Com- rade Ron MacDonald last week. Comrade Ron was a past Treasurer and Past Presi- dent of the branch. Members of the Legion held a memorial service on Thursday even- ing. To his wife and family we offer sincere sympathies in their loss of a husband and father. They grow not old as we that are left grow . old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will Remember them. BAR ROSTER. January 18 B. Finlayson, Thursday, January 19 D. Swale, Miday, January 23 K. Swan, Tuesday, January 24 T. Craig, Wednesday, January 25 J. Graham. Hospital Auxiliary plots course for 1989 The January 10 meeting of the Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary was held with 22 members in attendance. The reports were given and accepted and all the annual reports were given by committee chairpersons. The Treasurer reported a profit of $380 realized for the sale of tickets on the quilt. Thanks to Liz and Colleen from the Seaforth Sewing Centre for displaying the quilt, and also to anyone who took tickets in any of the local businesses. The Board representatives reported the date for the Hospital Christmas Party has already been set - December 16, 1989 at the Seaforth Legion. The Talent Money was distributed to any of the members in atten- dance for the fund raising. Anyone who did not receive their money please contact Lin- da Huard. A date of Monday. January 23 at 6:45 pin has been set to have an organizational meeting of a Craft group within the Hospital Auxiliary. Anyone interested in this group please contact Jean Wilbee. ' The Junior Volunteer Liaison Officer, -Frances Teatero notified the auxiliary that -we seem to be short of dress uniforms for this group. If anyone has any information on uniforms which belong to the Auxiliary, please contact Frances Teatero. Mrs. Swale, President and F.R. Teatero, WUERTH'S ltalf Starts Wednesday, January 18/89 We are Celebrating our 1st Anniversary in our Goderich store. So to show our customers our appreciation we are offering... F F ALL LADIES' WINTER BOOTS DRESS SHOES & CASUAL SHOES AND REMAINING FALL SHOES (Except Clinics, Clarks, Ritter) 4� Da4 - tan Just A Shoe Store Goderich .5244432 Clint ^ 482:96.9.2 Moire(Cora :Fateter 335611 HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Past -President gave their reports on the An- nual Convention which was held in Toronto in November. Some of the topics covered were Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia, Allergy Information Seminars, concurrent sessions on inter -cultural communication, crafts, funding our hospitals, fund-raising projects, silk flower arranging, security - thefts, small gift shops, common sense courses for committee chairmen and volunteers working in a psychiatric setting. The Honorable Pauline McGibbon was the g esi speaker at the Provincial Life embership awards. A decorated Valentine's Box will be left in the Gift Shop for the members to deposit valentines in it'for our patients. which will be distributed by the Activation Group. 1 ua ells Montgomery ' was the mystery prizermer. The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 14 in the Board Room. Anyone who is interested in attending please come along. ' Manor ladies bake scones The ladies at the Seaforth Manor started P Oh ? the week off by baking scones. Not only did On Monday Isobel was in to visitliier hus- all the residents have a chance to sample band Bill Scott. Visiting Lew Kirkby this them at lunch but the staff were treated to past week was his wife. Helen, along with the delicious product earlier in the morning. Dorothy Driscoll, Grace Smith and Barb In the afternoon we were fortunate to have McDonall. Mabel Hardy's daughter Gladys Van Eg- Helen Kirkby also had Mamie Ross out for mond with us. Everyone appreciated her a drive. fine piano playing that they sang and danc- Visitors with Inez Spittal and Kathryn. ed along to. Waltham were Elsie Southgate and Grace Cornish. Also visiting with Inez Spittal were grandchildren Jane, Tina and Patty Spittal. along with their father Allan. Over the week Edith Jessome had several visitors - Suzanne Mennell, Les and Nelson' Jessome, Silby Jessome and Traci, Milton Osborn, Gladys and Lloyd Longman and Karen Jessome. Roy and Freida Schotchmer visited the Leading the weekly church service was latter's sister Verda Cameron. Visiting with Rev. Glen Sadler of Bethel Bible Church. Marjorie Ryan was her husband Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Lobb provided special music as well as Jack and Marianna Ryan. for the service. Jenny Hildebrand was out to her brother - The highlight of Thursday was the start of Charles Reeves' funeral on Tuesday. euchre with the volunteer ladies again after Last week Mary K. Ryan spent a most en - having had a break over the Christmas joyable day at the home of her daughter and season. Ladies high prize wen` to Edith son-in-law, Mary Margaret and John Salo, with men's high g- .0 Bert Maloney, when members of her family Deichert. Lone hands was woe f pat Ryan gathered on the special occasion of a visit and low prizes went to Doris Smith and from Capt. Edward Tozer of the U.S. Army, Keith Herman. Capt. Tozer is a grandson of Mrs. Ryan and Friday morning residents had a vigorous is presently stationed at Fort Huachuca. workout as they played bat the balloon. Arizona. Father Caruana lead mass in the afternoon In visiting with Mary K. over the week for the Raman Catholic residents. was Ann ,Wilson. - On Tuesday morning everyone was pleas- ed to have several of the Grade 6 students of Seaforth Public School to assist with bowl- ing again. We all appreciate the willingness these young people have shown in their weekly visits since September. In the after- noon, the movie "Puss n' Boots" was en- joyed by the residents. - Maplewood working on puzzle. This week residents of Maplewood Manor enjoyed the usual activities and are spen- ding some time trying to piece together a puzzle which is in the downstairs lounge. Tuesday afternoon, residents and staff members of Maplewood gathered in the din- ing room for a farewell party in honor of Cathy Meture. After a presentation given by Fran Hook, cake and refreshments were served. Wednesday morning, clateh_seevice was held in the sitting room with Rev. Jones in charge. Everyone enjoyed his service' and are looking forward to his return. Winona McDougall, who usually supplies the music for the services, has been in hospital and has been greatly missed. An enthusiastic group got together on Wednesday evening to try their hick at Lions TV Bingo. Thanks to Anne Downey and Mari Maloney for their assistance. Bingo is a favorite game at Maplewood and winners are sure to arise soon. Students from Mrs. Hoelscher's class WOAA IVTERMEDIATE.. HOCKEY SEAFORTH SEAHAWKS ° vs. NIILVERTON 4 WHEEL DRIVES Sat., Jan. 21st 9:15 P.M. HENSALL ARENA \.i from the public school visited Maplewood on Tuesday and Thursday morning. Residents are getting a great deal of enjoyment from the challenging games of checkers with the students and greatly appreciate their visits. There were toes -a -tapping on Thursday morning as residents enjoyed the music played on the piano by Marion Rose. Everyone also sang along to a few numbers and Ed Andrews sang a solo for his fellow residents. A very enjoyable morning was had by all. Friday morning Gail Hills came to Maplewood and visited with residents and gave a willing hand with odd jobs. Everyone always enjoys her visits. In the afternoon, Ruth Bock was in charge of bingo. Winners were Ed Johns and Willy Tremeer, both winning two games and Anna Agar winning one game. Welcome back to Ed Johns who was 'a pa- tient in Clinton Hospital, and also to Win- 1 none McDougall, who was a patient in Seaforth Hospital. HURON SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 60 YEARS Serving Seaforth and all of Huron County MICHAEL FALCONER 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON Gus: 482-9441 Res.: 482-3684 Eventing appointments available