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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-04-05, Page 66A — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, APRIL 5, 1989 Seaforth Manor residents test their minds with trivia ENJOYING THE CHANGE - Seatorth Manor residents Margaret and Frank Smale, are two of a number of residents enjoying their new environment. The Smales made a move from the old Manor to the new addition on the weekend, and are happy with the change, In fact, Mr. Smale has already been able to spot a robin in the tree outside the picture window in his room. The move marks the completion of Phase I of the nursing home renovations.• Phase II, or renovations to the original Manor House, will start soon, in conjunction with completion of the retirement home on the second and third floors.. Once Phase II is complete, all nursing home residents will be located on the Main Floor of the Manor. 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Lucky winners were Edith Salo, Penny Caza, Doris Smith, Dennis Arney, Elmer Bakscy, Mamie Ross, Margaret Simile and Ila Gardner. Several Grade 6 student volunteers from the public school were in to visit and read to residents on Tuesday morning. In the after- noon trivia and word games had everyone thinking their hardest. Rev. Cheryl Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa of Egmondville United Church took charge of a special Easter communion service on Wednesday afternoon. The volunteer pianist was Mina Scott and also assisting with the service were Jean Durst, Anna Hainey, Helen and Mervyn Knott and Michael and Jenny Delvecchio. Thursday afternoon was the time set aside to celebrate all of the March birthdays. The residents celebrating birthdays in March were Norma Jeffrey. Elinins Kemp, Maria Goovaerts and Edith Jessome. The Hurdn Strings provided an enjoyable afternoon of entertainment for the party. Thank you to Jim Rose who played piano for the group due to the illness of Marie Flynn. A special thank you to volunteers Doreen Kelly, Anne Downey, Hazel McGonigle, Marjorie Maloney and Mary Nolan who helped out at the party as well as staff members Trudy MacDonald, Ruth Nolan, Betty Huisser and Laura Barber, On Friday, residents were very pleased when they were told they could move over to their new rooms in the addition. Renova- tions of the old section will soon begin and upon completion, second floor residents will Map move down to occupy these rooms. It cer- tainly is exciting to see all the transforming changes. The week of activities came to a close on Saturday with the April Resident Council Meeting. We continue to remember residents Kathryn Waltham at Stratford General Hospital; 13111 Scott and Mel Hulley at Seaforth Community Hospital; and Marguerite Shill in London. Thought of the week: There is no medicine like hope, no in- centive so great and no tonics so powerful as expectation of something better tomorrow. Author Unknown. GETTING STRAIGHTENED AWAY - Annie Harrison, a resident at the Seaforth Manor, gets straightened away after making a move Into the recently completed addition to the Manor, Mcllwraith photo. ewood Manor residents enjoy April Fool's Day This week at Maplewood Manor both in the card game UNO and April Fool's Day, gave residents a chance to have some fun. On Tuesday and Thursday morning students from Mrs. Hoelscher's Grade 6 and 7 class came to Maplewood. This week Mar- cie and Aaron, Angie and Mike helped residents by doing errands uptown, going for walks with residents, playing games and helping with scheduled aetivities. Marcie in- troduced a new game UNO to Jenny'Turn- bull. Mrs. Turnbull then suggested an after- noon of UNO would be fun. On Wednesday afternoon a large group gathered in the dining room. With the help of Shirley Brooker, adult co-op student, the residents learned to play UNO. Although euchre is still the most popular card game, this week UNO was a close second. Wednesday morning Rev. Cheryl Anne Stadelbauer-Sampa and members of the Egmondville United Church came to Maplewood for the weekly church service. Rev. Cheryl Anne served Easter commu- nion to the residents. It was a lovely service and very much 'appreciated. On Wednesday evening TV bingo again was the favorite program. Thank you to Anne Downey and Marj Maloney who helped with the bingo cards. Thursday morning Edith Dunlop provided the musical entertainment for the residents. Q . eensway reside As an aftermath to Easter Queensway residents viewed the film Jerusalem last Monday - an excellent National Geographic production about the history and rich culture of that city. In the afternoon the Agriculture Club me The !II— "A Question of. Balance" was shown. This was a produc- tion of the Oxford County Federation of Agriculture. Lots of discussion took place regarding the swallowing up of farmland due to urban development. Rev. Clayton Kuepfer led the worship ser- vice on Tuesday. Everyone enjoyed the ser- vice and the special music provided by is e Edith always plays their favorite pieces and everyone enjoys when she is able to come to Maplewood to play the piano. On Friday afternoon an enthusiastic group of residents played bingo. Ruth Bock called the numbers and the winners were Walter Somerville, Grace Titford, Anna Shemin, Ed Johns and Mary Malone. On Saturday April Fool's Day everyone got into the fun to trying to surprise or trick someone. It started April off very well. On Monday April 17 anyone wishing to go on a bus trip to the Goderich museum is welcome. The bus will leave by 1:00 p.m. and be back by 5 p.m. joy April Fools dance QUEENSWAY Harry Hoffman with Idella Gabel as pianist. Wednesday morning Fun ,and Fitness started the day. Residents are all looking forward to the nice weather when this ac- tivity can take place outdoors. The monthly Birthday Party was held Thursday afternoon with Gladys Van Eg- mond and Elgin Nott entertaining. As' a special treat residents welcomed as guests Bluewater Rest Home residents with their adjuvant Catherine Shantz and volunteer Molly tioway. Birthday greetings to Isabel Sproat, Grace Dinney, Art Gibson and James East. The Thursday evening movie was a comedy starring Don Knotts called the Apple Dumpling Gang. Friday morning residents council met LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEEK APRIL 10th - 15th, 1989 ESSAY CONTEST Here is your chance! In honour of the upcoming Local Government the Town of Seaforth is sponsoring an essay contest. So, within words, write down what your local government does for you. What do they provide? How do they ensure your priorities are met? Week, 1,000 services The contest is open to all ages. There will be one winner in each group as follows: Children - 5 - 10 - 11 - 15 - 16 - 25 - over 25 a ge following Fun and Fitness. Several issues were discussed. The big day was Saturday's April Fools Dance, with entertainment by Ed and Don- na Lesperance, Gord Bleck, Max Ducharme and Carolyn Love. Everyone had a great time. Residents enjoyed having many visitors in. The Kinettes helped see that all those with itchy feet had the opportunity to dance to their heart's content. We, at Queensway feel fortunate to have these wonderful group and volunteers to help make life more pleasant for the seniors. Comign events for Queensway are: April 14 at 2 pm International Day featuring New Zealand and April 21 Agri Club trip to Penhales Wagon and Harness Shop. GRIME STOPPERS Phone 1-800-265-1777 Thieves steal Huron Crime Stoppers and the Ontario Provin- cial Police are seeking your assistance to help solve this break, enter and theft. Sometime around October 211 and 29, 1908 thieves entered an attached garage of a residence at Huron Haven trailer park, north of Goderich, through an unlocked door, and removed $981 worth of property. Stolen items included: a heavy duty yellow extension cord; a blue plastic case containing a quarter -inch rechargeable drill; two 13 inch radial tires; one pair of red Canadian Tire car ramps; and one 85 -piece ratchet set metric/imperial. If you have information about this or any other serious crime, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-265-1777. You will never have to testify in court and you will never have to reveal your identity. If an arrest is made you will get a cash reward of up to $1,000. Remember crime doesn't pay, but Crime Stoppers does. All entries should be on 8 X 10" paper and be legible. Be sure to put . your name, address, age and phone number on your entry. The Entry deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 1989. Winners will receive a copy of the new "Seaforth Beginnings" book and a town pin! Winning entries will also be submitted to the Huron Expositor and may bae published. A"7 r Brussels man found dead near Wingham uia11111, ua9a Ministry of Municipal Affairs Or11arl0 JUhn Eakins, Minlsler Find out about the mans' services local government provides in your community during Local Government Week April 10-15 Highways° band saw Crime Stoppers and the Ontario Provin- cial Police are seeking your assistance to help solve this theft. Sometime over the night of September 14, 1988, thieves arrived at a Huron County bridge construction site. Here they found a band saw chained to a hydro pole. Police believe they cut the chains with bolt cutters and then loaded the band saw on a truck. The saw is a General Band Saw, green in color, with the identification number - 0P5-206-028 scratched onto it. If you have any information about this or any other crime call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-265-1777, or locally at 482-3821. You will neves have to identify yourself or testify in court. If an arrest is made you will earn a cash reward between $50 and $1,000. Call Monday to Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Remember crime doesn't pay, but Crime Stoppers does. Provincial police in Wingham are waiting for the results of an autopsy after the body of a 30 -year-old man missing since last December was discovered Sunday. Murray James of Brussels, was last seen early December 3, 1988, walking along a street in Wingham. His family contacted the OPP December 15 to report him missing. Mr. James aecoruposeu uuuy was found by two teenaged boys at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the base of the west embankment of the Maitland River bridge in Wingham. Wing. ham OPP speculate the body has been there since James's disappearance and was hidden under snow and ice. According to a police spokesman, the cause of death was not apparent. An autoposy was to be performed Monday at St. Mary's Hospital in Kitchener. Hall Board euchre crowd fills 15 tables play with high count going to Lois Hart and Lloyd Smith, low - Verna Crawford and Ken MacDonald, most lone hands - Mildred Gill and Ross Stephenson, 4 lucky table - Iola Subject, Irene McCreight, Bob Leslie, Bill Eck/alder, tallies - June Jacklin, Mary Mother, Joe Martin. The Foresters will be in charge .of the euchre on April 7 in the Community Centre. Cranbrook Correspondent MRS. MAC ENGEL 8876645 Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Strickler returned home on Friday from a two month vacation in Florida. The hall board euchre on Friday, March 31 was well attended. Fifteen tables were in A