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FROM BRUSSELS
Lee from Huronlea
By I ,ee Chesterfield
Shirley Wood's last day at
Huronlea will be Thursday, Aug. 3 I.
To say she will be missed is an
understatement.
Talking about Shirley usually
started with the same thought: “She
is cheerful and always helpful".
Someone said “She keeps her own
council". Another said with a chuck
le “when she retires she should start
a repair shop. She can fix any office
machine ever made.”
Celebrant
Retta Hoover celebrated her 90th birthday with an open
house celebration at Huronlea in Brussels on Sunday after
noon . (Vicky Bremner photo)
Shirley’s office door was always
open. If you had a problem she
helped you solve it. If you had a
complaint she listened. When you
left her you knew it would be reme
died. If you had been ill and hospi
talized she welcomed you back with
a smile and words of encourage
ment.
Shirley and Darrell Wood and their
children left the noise and confusion
of Toronto 26 years ago to return to
the home farm. They had owned and
run a nursing home in Toronto’s east
end and were glad to be back in rural
Ontario. Things might not always
run smoothly, but at least it would be
quieter!
Shirley started at Huronview
Nursing Home as a RNA and then
was made admissions co-ordinator.
She assumed that position at
Huronlea in April 1993 and later
took on the added duties of secretary
and time-replacement co-ordinator.
Whatever the position she per
formed it admirably and so it is with
regret that we say goodbye but we
wish her all the best. She and her
husband plan to travel in their
mobile home and if they have any
motor problems - not to worry -
Shirley will fix them.
Woman celebrates 90th
Hoover was the guest of
for a 90th birthday celebra-
Huronlea on Sunday
Smith was
Milton and
after-
Retta
honour
tion at
noon.
Euretta Emma
Aug. 29, 1910 to
Smith of Bluevale and later Cone. 2
of Morris Twp. She was educated at
Bluevale and Browntown Public
Schools.
She worked as a clerk at the
MacTavish General Store in
Brussels. Then on July II, 1935 she
married Norman Stanley Hooverand
together they raised five children,
John (deceased 1998), Murray of
Grey Twp., Marian (Eadie) of RR2,
Wingham, Glen (deceased 1994) and
Sylvia (Gibson) of Wingham. The
family today includes six grandchil
dren.
Mrs. Hoover is a 65-year member
of the Brussels United Church where
she has been active in both the choir
and the UCW. She is also the only
living Charter member of Morning
Star Rebekah Lodge in Brussels.
Throughout her life, Mrs. Hoover
has enjoyed gardening and tending
bom
Lucy
to her flowers. She still enjoys read
ing, Huronlea bingo, listening to
music, watching The Lawrence Welk
Show on television and the friend
ship of her loving cat of 12 years,
Ginger.
Mrs. Hoover was the first occupant
of the Highland Apartments at
Huronlea.
Out-of-town guests attending the
celebration at Huronlea were from
London, Cambridge, Kitchener, St.
Thomas, Mi Iton, Wingham,
Plattsville and Lucknow.
Well the holidays are over. Of
course the weather is improving and
the kids are making plans for school.
So long August!
Retta Hoover was the guest of
honour as family and friends toasted
90 years of a good life on Sunday.
Remember Jack and Marg Brewer
- good Legion members until the
80s? Their granddaughter Sarah,
youngest child of Cliff and Joan
(MacFarlane), was married last
Saturday at Deep River. Old friends
Kathy and Frank Workman and
Betty and Ralph Watson enjoyed the
wedding on their lawn right on the
Ottawa River - terrific scenery.
Sheila Richards has enjoyed cot
tage life in the Muskoka area catch
ing up with her sons and their fami
lies and friends in the beauty of Fairy
Lake.
My Alberta holiday was great. Jeff
Boynton was married in Black
Diamond with a reception in
Longview, so it was nice to check
southern Alberta. Ralph enjoyed
High River which has at least 15
murals which cover entire walis.
They have been doing murals with a
history base since the 1990s. It’s a
nice walk about.
While being tourists at Lake
Louise we rented a canoe and while
being helped into the canoe - a sweet
voice said, “Hello Betty”. What a
nice surprise to see Heather Douma
at her summer job. She told us she
gets The Citizen so “Hello Heather -
see you in the fall.”
Enjoy Labour Day weekend.
Bye now, Betty G. W.
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moved to a new location.
Our new address is
541 Turnberry St.
(beside Brussels Variety)
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday & Friday
10.00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Euchre Tournament
Downstairs at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your own partner. Cash Prizes.
Admissions $5.00 per person
Lunch.
We Specialize in Quality
European Appliances
Brands:
AEG • Miele • Bosch
• Huebsch • Woods
• Crosley • Zenith • LG
* Special Introduction
Huebsch
Washer & Dryer
starting at $1295.
‘‘Commercially built in
your home"
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Singles Dance from
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Admission $8.00 per person
Lunch - Enjoy "The Country Ways"
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Euchre Tournament downstairs
at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your own partner. Cash Prizes.
Admission $5.00 per person
Lunch.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Singles Dance Cancelled
THURS., SEPTEMBER 21
Seniors’ Afternoon at 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy speaker Kevin Hummel of
Crimestoppers and Entertainment
Lunch. Everyone Welcome.
LHEALTH ON THE HILLJ
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-5:30; Sat. 10-4
Countryside Appliances
(previously AEG Countryside)
646 Campbell St.
P.O. Box 149, Lucknow
Ontario. NOG 2H0
SAT., SEPTEMBER 23
Fish Fry from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Adults $9.00
Children under 12 $4.50
Elimination Draw starts at 6:00 p.m.
$3,900. in prizes. Tickets $20.00.
Early bird draws Sept. 9, 2000.
Tickets at branch.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 30
Euchre Tournament downstairs
at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your own partner.
Cash prizes.
Admission $5.00 per person. Lunch.
Phone
519-528-2445
Toll Free
Fax 519-528-2401 1-800-731-7787
Inquiries on events, use or rent of
Legion, please call 887-6562
after 4:00 p.m.
A Review of activities at
SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
NEW ULTRASOUND UNIT recently purchased enables Radiology
Department to perform venous doppler studies to assist the physician
with diagnosis by detecting the presence of a blood clot in the deep
veins of the legs. It is non-invasive and is a relatively easy test for
the patient to have done. We are proud to be able to offer this service
to our clients.
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS just a reminder that your next meeting
will be held Monday, September 11th at 4 p.m. in Conf. Rm. 2.
Applications for recruitment of new volunteers will be accepted for
orientation in the New Year. For further information please contact
Frances Teatero (22-1979) or Linda O’Rourke (527-1035).
MEMORIAL DONATIONS Seaforth Community Hospital
Foundation gratefully acknowledge recent donations received in
loving memory of the late: Mary Cardno, Marieke Streutker, Minna
Scott, Margaret Van Dyke, Carl Longman, Louis O’Reilly, Henry
Diegel and George Thornton.
GRIEF RECOVERY OUTREACH PROGRAM many myths
surround grief, example: “time heals all wounds, replace the loss,
grieve alone, be strong for others, hide your feelings”. You are
invited and encouraged to take this first step in your recovery by
registering for the upcoming 12 week program to commence
Tuesday, Setpember 12th 7:00 p.m. @ Seaforth Manor Activation
Room. Register early by contacting Huron Hospice office 527-0655 -
deadline Friday Sept. 1st. Limited space available. Facilitators: Joan
Stewart, Yvonne Kitchen, Shirley Dinsmore. This program is
affilited with, and endorsed by The Grief Recovery Institute.
PALLIATIVE CARE LEVEL 1 TRAINING COURSE for further
information please contact Huron Hospice Office @ 527-0655.
4TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT attendees
report a great sunny day of golf, comraderie and delicious food
hosted by Seaforth Golf and Country Club Aug. 19th. Sponsors,
Huron Hospice Volunteer Service and Seaforth Optimist Club,
sincerely thank all participants, volunteers, and supporters who so
generously donated beautiful door prizes. See you next year.