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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-02-22, Page 7GODERICH SIGNAL STAR THURSDAY FEBRUARY 22 1979—PAGE 7 Maitland Manor residents enjoy Valentine tea Valentine's Day was celebrated at Maitland Manor with a special tea for the residents. The kitchen staff prepared heart shaped cakes served with ice cream. The Manor was ap- propriately decorated and special treats were provided ,thanks to Mrs. Sandra Leddy and her Girl Guides as well as Mrs. Adele Drennan and the, First Goderich Brownie Pack. The residents have had a busy winter and as people everywhere, have ways to beat the winter. timeblahs! There are regular movies on Tuesdays and Rhythm Band on Thursdays. Gord Harrison has arranged another trip for the residents to entertain at the Bluewater Centre - always a happy outing. Theresidents have also been preparing crafts and ceramics for their bazaar to be held next fall. Some ceramics are on display in the Tuck People Shop' and are available for sale. A birthday party was held in January for the following residents: Emily Goodfellow, Minnie Shier, Bessie Slesser, Margaret Cunningham, Phoebe Waugh, Vito Barbaro, Wilmot Helly and Thomas Bailey, Liza McMillan, Jean Pat- terson, Gertrude Sutter and Verna Breckaw. The February birthday party was held Wed- nesday, February 21 for mparticular Julia Medd, Jessie Gwynn, Aimee McCullaugh, Ormand Huckins, ''Eleanor Dah- mer and Russell Robson. On Monday, February 20, Mr. and Mrs. Graham Moffat celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary with a tea and . their family present. As the Manor's programs are ever ex- panding,, the activity ' area needs to be extended and therefore renovations are un- derway at the present time. For the goals to be achieved, the Manor is always in need of more volunteers. Anyone in the community with a couple As part of this year's activities designed to CWhcelebrates Year of the Child rI ct eo rgnnai tz ieo n all9 Y9eaarsof the St. Peter's C.W.L. held their first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, February 14. Mrs. Dan Murphy chaired the meeting and after the opening prayer, she read the Diocesan Director's message. In his message, Father White in commenting on th6 International Year of the Child, stated that the Diocesan group will be very busy promoting its theme, "A Child, the Supreme Gift". This theme has been adopted for the Diocesan Con- vention to be held at the University of Windsor, May 8 and 9. Secretary, Miss Eileen O'Brien, read the Minutes of the December meeting, and also of the executive meeting held in January. Many thank you notes were received, and a letter was received from the Sisters of St. Joseph, explaining their work in Peru in the missionary field. Tickets for the annual spaghetti supper, sponsored by St. Peter's GLT new play going on the road BY ELEANOR ROBINSON A theatrical tradition is to say, "Break a leg", never good luck. We are ready to open our show, "The Four Poster", therefore, to our cast and crew, "Break a leg". A great many hours and much hard work have gone into this production, and having lived through the technical and dress rehearsal, we feel we have a worthy show. There were enough hitches to put the crew on its mettle. Now we are looking forward to a high energy, fast moving, crisp preduction. If you can't see the production in Goderich on February 22, 23, or 24, we are mounting it again on Wednesday, March 7 at Legion euchre successful At last week's February meeting of the Ladies' Legion Auxiliary, Evelyn Chambers was horaired at a short memorial service. There were 49 in at- tendance as yearly reports were read and appreciated. Plans were made for improving future catering arrangements. Members are looking ahead to their annual invitational Bowling To-urnament in April. Many expressed their interest in the St. Patrick's Day visit to Bay City. President Ann Sprung won the attendance draw. On February 11 a great crowd attended. the Auxiliary's first annual mixed euchre • .game. Nineteen tables- gathered that cold Sunday af- ternoon. Trophy winners were Harvey Johnston, Myrtle Good and Lou and Gordon Watson. Second place winners • were Grace Mugford, Iris Sampson, Isobel McDonald and Bessie Bissett. Third place winners were Rose Hill, Vi George, Donna Culbert and Jack Videan. Barney Davis won the prize for the most lone hands and Grace Mugford won this prize for the women. Lenore Bradley and Jerry Petrie won the draw. the Blyth Centre for the Arts. We hope to see you there. Sally McEwan and Jacqueline White report that seats are being booked at Reg Bell's so reserve your seat now. Our crew has 'expanded, to include JOhn Kloeze on lighting assisted by Sean MacLaren; Joyce Kuran as dresser in,, charge of Agnes° • fast costume changes as well as our regulars–stage manager Ruth Leonard, production assistant Judy Fisher, set construction Paul arid Eileen Beauchemin; wardrobe' Colleen McGregor, Muriel and Pat Reinhart; and Set movers Barb and Margo Crocker. Parish Council, were available from Elsie Dykstra. The members of the C.W.L. are making a quilt for a new project. Anyone interested, contact Mrs. Wilf Hogan. It was planned to start the membership drive in March, so to have it completed in time. Any new ladies in the Parish wishing to join, should contact Mrs. Murphy or Father Loebach. March 12 will be the next C.W.L. meeting and ' it will be -a mission me -et -jag. A special speaker will be present to speak of • his experience as a missionary. Father Loebach renewed his request for the League's support in the - promotion of the Marriage and Family renewal program, by participation and prayers. The program will be held every Sunday night during Lent. Anyone interested in learning more about the ."Billings Method" contact . Mrs. Eileen Sleightholm, or Mrs. Linda Courtney. The meeting adjourned with •prayers and the sociar hour was in the form of a Valentine party, in the charge of Sister Yvonne. It was very much enjoyed -by all. A dainty Valentine luncheon was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Barb Moerbeck, Mrs. Rose Marie Evans, and Mrs. Marg Miller. Child, the National Chapter IODE has raised, through donations from the organization's 8p rimary' chapters, $24,000 to pay for six incubators to be used in the _Northwest Territories. These incubators can be adapted to hook into the electrical system of an airplane and will carry premature or sick babies, who require specialized care, from remote nursing stations to secondary care centres in Frobisher Bay, Yellowknife, Inuvik and Hay. River, N.W.T. .and Churchill, Manitoba or on to hospitals in Winnipeg or Montreal. They can also operate on a battery system to carry the infant by road. The first of these has already been delivered and is in operation, presently as a stationary unit at a nursing station in Nanisivik, • a fairly, recently founded com- munity at the •northern end of Baffin Island on Strathcona Sound. Mrs. Helen Dick, who is Services Secretary for the National Chapter IODE,' is working on this project with Dr. F.J. 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'OU' OF THIS WORLD SAVINGS RIGHT N YOUR OWN NEIGHBOURHOOD" of hours a week to spare, Russell Robson to the are preparing plants would be most welcome. home and are sure they under the Gro -Lite and The residents would will be happy here. when they are ready to like to welcome Miss Miss Eileen O'Brien transport, it will be a sure Lil4s MacVicar and and Mrs. Eleanor Shurpe sign spring is here!1 Robertson Public School Roundup Mr. Hanna's grade 7 class are holding a Talent Contest on Feb. 28 at 3:45. Auditions will be held on Monday, Feb. 19 and Feb. 22. A 25 cent admission will -be charged for each act. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes .'Everyone is invited! Cindy Hayward (8M), Rob Schulz (8B), and Donna Carman (8L) won prizes for • listening comprehension in French. Felicitations! The top popcorn Salesmen in the Grade 7 and 8 classes are as follows: Steve Hunter, Donna Carman, Mike Worsell, Steven Love, Debbie Todgham,\ Brian Glousher, John Dobie and Debbie •Pfrimmer. The money they raised will go towards the grade 8 graduation. Mr. Leggatt's and Mr. Matthies' class had a Bake Sale on Friday, Feb. -16. It was very successful. The Juniors brought all the food before the Seniors pit there. Last Wednesday, Mrs. Pare's grade 5 and 6, Mr. Scratch's grade 6, and Mr. Currie's grade 5 classes went skating at the Arena. All students and teachers had a great time. The primary grades really enjoyed Valen- tine's Day as usual. Many kind parents sent cookies, candies, and cakes to help the parties along. We thank all of these thoughtful people. The children always enjoy exchanging 'cards and seeing who their Valentines are. ROBERT G. STODDART Goldsmith, Silversmith, Designer 133 Si. 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