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Zurich Citizens News, 1977-01-05, Page 9Citizens News, January 5, 1977 -Page 9 Lions entertain at Huronview The Sealbrth Lion's Club paid their annual visit to the Home on Sunday afternoon and enter- tained with a musical program provided by the Junior and Senior Choirs of the Northside United Church. Mr. Bob Spittal was emcee for the afternoon and led the singing of Carols. Dr. Bill Thompson, president of the Seaforth Lions, brought greetings from the Club and Rev. R. Roberts of the Egmond- ville United Church gave an encouraging message to the residents. Mrs. James Stewart accompanied the choirs with Mrs. John McIlwain leading the Junior Choir and Jim Stewart leading the seniors. Mrs. Ruth Cluff and Ann Wood sang a duet and Mr. Jim Scott accompanied at the piano for the carols. Santa arrived laden with oranges and grapes for all the residents, Miss Marion Gray a native of Eg- mondville, thanked all those responsible for the fine music and lovely treats on behalf of the residents. Mr. Jim Fallis was welcomed to the Home at Monday's activi- ties. The Goderich Township Women's Institute volunteers helped with the wheel chairs and the program. Molly Cox and Mrs. Driver provided the old tyme music and accompan- ied for the singing of Christmas Carols. The Tuesday Family Night program was cancelled owing to weather conditions and was held on Friday afternoon. A play "Housekeeper Wanted" was presented by the Bruce - field Church Choir. The play was directed by Mrs. Stewart Wilson and included in the cast were Sandy Broadfoot, John Stevens, Jeff Allen, Beth Cooper, Bob Wilson, Gale Horton, Dean Wilson and Jane Allen. Estella Wilson and Labith Miller entertained with piano solos and a vocal solo by Dorothy McGregor accom- panied by Elsie Henderson. Miss Edith Bowey thanked the entertainers on behalf of the residents. The residents Christmas pro- gram was held on Thursday afternoon. Administrator, Mr. Archibald was chairman for the program with most of the talent being provided by the residents assisted by Wayne , Lester, Betty Rogers and Jack Roorda of the staff. Residents taking part were recitations and readings by Bertha Deihl, Jen- nie McGratton, Pearl Wheeler, Dora Buchanan, Sarah Carter, Mary Van Camp, Grace Howe and Elizabeth Black; vocal solos by Helen Fischer, Morgan Dal- ton; vocal duet Elsie Hender- son and Nelson Lear; piano solos Ethel Hill, Myrtle Parker, Josephine Cunningham, Flor- ence Meston; group singing by a ladies and men's chorus; a 20 member rythm band played several Christmas songs and while playing "Here Comes Santa Claus" he and his helper arrived with greetings to every- one and the odd kiss. Follow- ing the program all of the resid- ents enjoyed a Christmas Public servant dies at 72 A well-known public servant and Huron County Warden and former administrator at Huronview died at his Albert Street home, Clinton, on December 13, 1976. Harvey Chisolm Johnston, a native of Morris Township died at the age of 72. He was a former reeve of Morris Township, warden of Huron County (1952) , and Administrator at Huronview for 15 years. Mr. Johnston married the former Leila Lawson on June 4, 1930 in Walton. The couple farmed on the 8th line of Morris Township until 1955 when they moved to Clinton and Mr. Johnston became Huronview's Administrator. He retired in 1969. Mr. Johnston was a charter member of the Brussels Lions Club and member off the Clinton Lions Club since moving to Clinton. He belonged to the Brussels Masonic Order until 1955 when he joined the Clinton Lodge #84 and later also joined the Bluewater Shrine Club. He was a member of the Mocha Temple. He was Sunday School Superin tendent and elder at Walton United Church for a number of years and Clerk of the Session at Ontario Street United Church, Clinton until 1974. Mr. Johnston worked for the National Film Board for several years and was one of the first board members of the Huron County Medical Services Association. He was President of the Huron County Cancer Society for a number of years and later held an office in the South Western District. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Grant (Helen) MacLean, Hensall, Mrs. Jim (Leona) Armstrong, Brussels, Mrs. Berne (Doris) McKinley, Zurich and Mrs. Dwight (Joan) Campbell, Truro, N.S.; two brothers, Bert of Belgrave and Jim of Welland; and 10 dr grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Ontario Street United Church on December 15 with Rev. L. Lewis officiating. Interment was in Brussels Cemetery. supper in the main dining room and area with tables set for 250. Mrs. Ella Wedlock was wel- comed to the Home at Monday afternoon's variety program. Marie Flynn, Harold Black and Jerry Collins provided the old tyme music; the Hicknell sis- ters Teresa and Margaret entertained with vocal duets; Lori Bell, Debbie and Dawn Flynn step dances; Jane Bell played two piano solos. The Christian Reformed volunteers assisted with activities. A puppet program "No Strings Attached" was provided by Sheryl Smith and Richard Keelan from the Kirkton area who have been entertaining at schools and senior citizens in Huron and Perth Counties. During intermission Timmy Moore, Jacquiline Stephen and Gregory Taylor sang a Christ- mas number accompanied by Elsie Henderson. �.1 s Aerattar • , SCHNEI DER'S KENT BACON SCHNEIDER'S THURINGER SUMMER SAUSAGE FROZEN GRADE A CHICKEN FRYERS CHICKEN BREASTS FREEZER SPECIAL A 1 Heifer Sides A 1 Heifer Hind 240 LB.a 20LB, Q AVERAGE 87 AVE1RAGE `A 1 .09 1 LB. PKG. BY THE PIECE 3-4LB. $ 1.29 $ 1.69 63c 89c CUSTOM SERVICES OFFERED 1�4 236-4312 ¥UNG BLUT'S MEAT MARKET ZURICH 1 1 P.O. 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