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The Huron Expositor, 1997-11-12, Page 20*0-1NO HURON 1XPO$STOR. Nov ¢K 12, 16117 Walton woman honoured by WI BY JANICE BECKER North Huron Citizen Staff More than 40 years of dedi- cation to an organization has brought recognition for a Walton woman. During the 100th anniver- sary celebrations of the Federated Women's Institute of Ontario. Marjory Humphries, a member since June, 1956, was honoured for her contribution to both the organization and her commu- nity. Each branch of the Women's Institute across the province was asked to submit one name for the honour. Of the 500 entrants. 100 recipi- ents were chosen. During her 40 years of involvement, Humphries has held the posts of: president and secretary at the branch level; president, secretary, public relations officer and several convenorships at the district level: secretary for five years for the area and served on the board of direc- tors for the FWIO, represent- ing subdivision 11, Centre and North Perth and Huron East. Outside the WI, Humphries was involved in 4-1-1 and was the secretary for the Teeswater Junior WI when it formed. Aside from her contribu- tions, Humphries was also judged on her answers to three WI -related question. Seeing declining involve- ment in the WI, Humphries says, "It is still needed after 100 years. It focuses on a bet- ter home life and better com- munity." 40 YEARS - of service by Marjorie Humphries of Walton was recognized at the recent FWIO annual meeting. blue box recycling program. On a more provincial level, Humphries says the WI has been instrumental in issues such as yellow lines on the highway?, flashing bus lights and improved packaging for food. The only recipient from the Huron East District, Humphries was presented with her award at the April annual meeting. Recognizing the pull of other activities available in the community, Humphries says, "The WI is an organiza- tion which promotes self - growth and community development. The more involved we get, the more we learn." Locally the WI h'as helped to institute such programs as street signs and house num- bers in Walton as well as the Shuffle of old and new directors announced We are saddened to say that Jaynie Nicholson, our Seaforth Manor Retirement Home director, has accepted a position at community nursing. However, we are happy to announce that Cindy DeGroof will be returning as our retirement home director. It won't be long and the snow will be flying. Time for building snowmen, and watching snowflakes fall through the trees. On Oct. 3, some residents went up town with some staff and sat on their 'lawn chairs to watch the Seaforth Fall Fair parade. We all enjoyed Seaforth Manor Retirement Home this very much. Agnes McClinchey and Henrietta Brown were busy waving to everyone. Our staff members, Barb Shannon, Marci Shoenhals, Myrna Smith and Charlene Foxton, treated resi- dents to fresh donuts. These were very delicious. Many residents went home for a meal with their families on Thanksgiving day. Olive Ball went to her daughter's October outings a hit Seaforth Manor` Nursing Honie� What wonderful fall weath- er we have had this past month. Our "Fall Colors Bus Tour" through Auburn, Benmiller and Goderich took place on a beautiful October day. The sun shining through all the colored leaves and shimmering on the water at St. Christopher's beach was breathtaking. Our residents had an outing to Seaforth Fair to view the parade and exhibits. Prior to Thanksgiving our residents enjoyed a "Wine and Cheese" Party. A variety of wines as well as an array of cheese, crackcrs and hot hor d'oeuvres were available for tasting. Our Western Days event was lots of fun featur- ing the country music of Jack and Irene Vincent from Exeter. Our livingroom was decorated with barn beams, hinder twine streamers, corn stalks and bales of straw. Residents all donned cowboy hats to get in the spirit of the event. Piano music during October was provided by Carol Carter, Marian Rose and Bill Gibson. A special thank you goes out to EIIy Van Bergen, Father Dino, Rev. Vandermcy and Ray. Lucas for their ser- vices of inspiration and Thanksgiving during the past month. Everyone enjoyed seeing all the ghosts and gob- lins visit the Manor for Halloween. We hope you enjoyed your treats. Coming Events: Thurs. Nov. 6, 2 p.m. Remembrance Day service with Legion Br. #156 mem- bers. Ice occupies Kippen East WI By Mona Alderdice October and snow, an ideal setting for Kippen East W.I. to tour Ice Cultures at Hensali. Thn members heard how the clear ice blocks are made, packed and sent to many destinations. Carving of sculptures has become a big business also and courses are given at the plant in Hensali. Phyllis Parsons thanked Julian and Heidi for their most interesting tour. We met at Grace Eyre's for the remainder of the meeting. Grace Drummond opcned the meeting by reading the "Farmer's Creed" followed by the Ode and Collect. The roll call was answered by a pet peeve while grocery shopping. The minutes were read and approved. Hilda Payne gave a report on the County Rally. Remember to get your hints, games and recipes in for the County book to be ready for the 1999 Plowing Match. Jean Nethery is the next sec. treas. for the Huron Rally. Each institute is to make up 20 gift bags for door prizes for the plowing match. Ruby Triebner created many smiles with her "Bean Story". Rena Caldwell read a poem on "Friendship". Dorothy Bell gave courtesy remarks thanking all those taking part and special thanks to our hostess Grace. The Institute prayer was sung and a very special pie social was enjoyed, served by Rena Caldwell and Ruby T ebner. place, Edna and Ken Hubert, for the weekend. She had a wonderful time and enjoyed seeing the beautiful leaves in the country. Some residents enjoyed a lovely turkey din- ner here at the retirement home, prepared by our dietary staff. Our compli- ments to them. We have enjoyed many games this month. Margaret Gray is an excellent yahtzee player. Alice Rumball has almost mastered the old maid game, and we have many bingo winncrs. It's a great opportunity in the evenings to sit and have fun with all our friends here. We had our monthly pub night Oct. 15. Verna Edgar was our waitress. We enjoyed chips, checzies, wine, beer, and cranberry punch. Our administrator, Peter Burtch joined us for a refreshment. We had a nice visit together and enjoyed a relaxing evening. On Oct. 16, Pat Willows from .Stratford, otherwise known as "Giggles" came in and gave us an afternoon of laughter. Annie Hodgins and Catherine Walsh babysat Giggles doll, Jellybean. Catherine wasn't going to give it hack, however, she changed her mind after a while. We found out that George Wright has his tickles down at his toes, and Giggles told Tom Miller not to chase the nurses to get all his "hug coupons" used up. We would like to thank Giggles for corning for an afternoon of entertainment. During lunch on Oct. 16 all our residents and staff sang Happy Birthday to Amy Harmon. We hope she had a great day. On Oct. 19, Vicki Dalrymple cooked brunch for us. Fresh bacon, eggs, toast, and tomatoes. Mmmm...it was good. Vicki makes an excellent breakfast. Happy Birthday this month to Murray Rollinson, on Nov. 4 and Catherine Walsh, on Nov. 19. Hullett Council passes dog control bylaw Hullett Council passed a bylaw at its meeting Nov. 4 "for licensing acrid regulating, and requiring the registration of dogs, for imposing a license fee on the owners and for prohibiting or regulating the running at large of dogs" in the township. At the same'meeting, coun- cil carried a tid'ft to enter into an agr• .1: fit with McKillop Towns i %'or win- ter maintenance of Conc. 4/5 from Huron County Road 15, east to the Hullett/McKi, o.. line. , When it met Oct. 21, Hullett Council decided to advise Ontario's transporta- Booze stolen The LCBO store at Bayfield was broken into "in the early morning hours" last Wednesday. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police say "unknown persons ...removed a quantity of rye and rum" with an estimated value of $3,000. No replacement The Seaforth and District Community Centres manage- ment committee agreed that they would not proceed with replacing the electronic mes- sage board in the arena lobby, according to the minutes of its Oct. 16 meeting. tion ministry the township "is and Donald Nott blow snow concerned with the guide rail from the streets of Alma at provisions of the draft mini- $25 per hour, also East mum maintenance standards Wawanosh be hired to plow for highways and bridges, the Hullett streets in Auburn that these will be too expen- at $40 per hour." sive for municipalities with a The township also passed a lot of bridges to maintain." bylaw permitting Larry Ward Council also hired Bill Roy Glousher to maintain and use to blow snow at $27 per hour an encroachment upon on sideroad 20/21, Conc. 9; municipal land. Pickup truck torched in township seven-year-old Dodge "was completely burnt." They say i1 happened between 4:30 and 5:45 a.m. on County Road 15, just north of Highway 8. Sometime in the early morning a week ago Sunday, a pick-up truck was doused with gasoline and set on fire in Hullett Township. Provincial police say the ij t233333.3332:It as31 Book a perm r with Trudee t; in the month of November and receive 15% off • anda free gift! Come to the Looking Glass and join Trudee in celebrating 10 years working to ether with Shelly and many more. We look forward to seeing you. The Looking Glass `Your Image Reflects back o 527-1783 "zzYL>~1 r: ,z: our Sas e C��tiri�es for %loNr Christmas Savings at A NIA'S miss, summit OFF AND MORE ON ALL WINTER FASHIONS OPEN FRIDAY NIGHTS • TILL 9 PM & SUNDAYS 12 NOON TO 5:00 P.M. Walton report CONTINUED from Page 18 p.m. Ladies are asked to bring two medium -weight facecloths in their bathroom colors. if anyone has a few every day cards they arc to bring ,them as well. There will be washcloths available for purchase as well. Pat and John Gillis greeted worshippers at Duff's United on Nov. 2 where the sermon was on "The Devotion of a • Ruth". The. Huron Expositor is pleased to announce the arrival of the 97-98 HONE BOOK whict was distributed through the Focus Weekender Sat., October 18th Extra copies are available at our office for x2.00 + taxes "Your Community Newspaper"