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The Huron Expositor, 1990-05-02, Page 9Three Dublin victims mending Dublin Correspondent MRS. EILEEN MacRAE 345-2842 St. Patrick's CWL in Dublin held their annual meeting iii the parish hall on Wednesday, April 25th. Father Carrigan gave an interesting talk and led in prayer, installing the new executive as follows: - Mamie Delaney, past president; Julie Van Bakel, president; Colleen O'Rourke, 2nd vice-president; Mary Deloyer, 3rd vice- president; Dorothy Dillon, secretary; Kino Nyland, treasurer. A 1st vice-president is yet to be chosen. Mrs. Rose Snyders, Mitchell Neighbour- ly Services Assistant, spoke to the CWL about 'People Helping People". She and Patti Down, activity director at the Ritz Lutheran Villa, have developed a service for seniors and disabled residents who can continue to live in their home with friend- ly visits and assistance. If you wish to volunteer, contact either of the above at 348-8612 or 348-8250. We are pleased to report that the three accident victims in the village are improv- ing. Greg Leslie is returning to school this week, but has to curtail his "little boy" ac- tivities for a few more weeks. Jennifer Boyd cut her wrist on a broken window, and needed 11-12 stitches to close the wound. She is attending school again after her accident. Finally, Jeremiah Murray is also recovering, after cleaning the chain of his saw the brushes caught and he receiv- ed many cuts on his hands, requiring a number of stitches. They are all wished a quick recovery. Visitors with Mrs. Millie Evans last week were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jordan from Sarnia and Jack and Marie Cleary from London. Mrs. Katie Murray is home again from a short stay in hospital a few weeks ago. With her last week were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason from Uxbridge. Two weeks ago, Katie attended the wedding of her grandson Mark Feeney in Kitchener. On Sunday, Mrs. Murray accompanied by Mrs. Margaret Carpenter and Mr. Joe Krauskopf, visited with Katie's sister Mrs. Mary Dantzer in London. Miss Barbara Eckert from Toronto was home on the weekend with her parents Joe and Olga Eckert. Chad Wolfe spent the weekend with his grandparents Eileen and Don MacRae. Cra J THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MAY 2, .1990 --- 9 Elizabeth (Batty) G, Cardio. Dr. Maarten Bokhout Medical Officer of Health, On behalf of the Huron County Board of Health, announces the retirement of Elizabeth (Betty) G. Cardno as Director of the Huron County Home Care Program effective -May 4, 1990. Mrs. Cardno began her employment with the Health Unit In 1950, took time out to raise her family and returned In 1960. She has been the sole Director of the Home Care Program since its Inception In September 1971 and has guided Its development from a single program to a multi- service agency. In 1981 she was seconded to Toronto to work for one year for the Ontario Ministry of Health. The Board of Health wishes to recognize Mrs. Cardno's significant contributions, not only to the Home Care Program, but also to the residents of Huron County. She has bean a valued member of the senior management team of the Health Unit since 1971. The Corporation of the County of Huron extends congratulations to Mrs. Cardno and best wishes for good health and happiness throughout her retirement. Joanne M, Jasper Bruce Machan, Chairman of the Huron County Board of Health, Is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Joanne M. Jasper, B.Sc.N. as Director of the Huron County Home Care Program, effective April 17, 1990. Mrs. Jasper Is not new to the Health Unit, having worked as a Public Health Nurse from 1971-78, serving as senior nurse for three years. Since 1979 she has worked for the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital In Goderich, the past seven years as the Discharge Planner. Mrs. Jasper will be a member of the senior management team at the Health Unit and will report directly to Dr. Maarten Bokhout, Medical Officer of Health. Yard Pro L.R 12 $189990 WHAT DOES A POET NEED? - Lola Sneyd, Toronto children's poet, discusses poetry writing with grades two and three pupils at St. Columban school. The children participated in a poetry mini -workshop and listened to some of Sneyd's work. Oxford photo. Child rens' poet BY SUSAN OXFORD Imagination, creating and poetry were the ideas discussed by school children at St. Columban when author Lola Sneyd came to visit April 26. Lola Sneyd is a Toronto poet who has written books of poetry for children and gives poetry and creative writing and writing for children workshops. visits SEAFORTH - 527-0120 SPECIAL • 12 HP Briggs & Stratton Industrial/ Commercial Engine • Step -Through Design • 5 -Speed In -tine Transaxle • Convenient Operator Controls • 12 Position Height Control with Memory • 2 Blade 36" Deep Draw Mowing Deck • 24" Cutting Radius • 2 -Year Limited Warranty • Grass Catcher Optional The children were familiar with some of her work, including The Asphalt Octopus, The Concrete Giraffe, :Nature's Big Class and Cat Class Act. Durkin her creative ap- proach to teaching poetry she encouraged children to reach inside themselves, or their environment, and use their imagina- tion and senses to create an emotional adventure. brook Foresters wind with Cranbrook Correspondent MRS. MAC ENGEL 887-6645 Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Tickner returned home on Sunday after spending the winter in Florida. • Allan and Lynn Fretz visited Lynn's parents, John and Mrs. McKinnon in Hillsburg, and Lynn remained for the weekend. The last euchre of the season for the Canadian Foresters was held on April 27 with 16 tables playing. The following prizes were given: High -Hazel McKenzie, Mary Bell; Low -Jean Rolof, Verna Turney. Lone hands - Annie Engel, Bill Beirnes. Lucky tables - Donald Clark, Margurite Beirnes, Anne McMurchy Merle McIntosh, Margery Ritchie. Roberta Simpson, John Subject. Score of 71 - Iona McLean,- Jean Bewley. Least moves, - Violet Smith, Jim Smith. Nearest wedding anniversary - Mrs. and Mrs. Ken Crawford. Nearest birthday - T aura Strickler. Ross Stephenson. Tallies - st e chre Mel Jacklin, Lloyd Smith, Alvin Ott, Agnes Harrow, Erma Brighton, Ken Macdonald, Ruth Martin, Isabella Craig, Lourdes Genosa, Bill Dobson, Beatrice Ott, Marg Macdonald, Harold Metcalfe, Bill Craig, Lorne Smith, Iola Subject, Jean Conley, Joe Martin, Brenda Perrie. Becci Ruppel, Dorothy Hamilton,, Lnien-Hart, Marjgrie , Metcalfe, Helen Dobson, Wilfred Strickler thanked everyone for coming out and supporting the card parties so well on behalf of the Foresters. May meeting Cromarty Correspondent MRS. ROBERT LAING 345-2326 Mo li kto it fe tures tale Twenty-eight W.M.S. members and guests enjoyed a delicious potluck dinner preceding their April meeting on Good Fri- day afternoon. The president, Ruth Laing welcomed everyone and opened with William Word- sworth's poem, "Daffodils". Roberta Templeman was in charge of the worship service and Easter scriptures were read by Agnes Lamond, Lillian Douglas, Mary Elliott, and Ruth Laing. Betty Lou Norris was pianist for the hymns, "Thine be the Glory", "Sing Ye Faithful", and "Hallelu- jah, Hallelujah". The roll call was answered by naming a food you serve at Easter. Mary Elliott gave the treasurer's report and the offer- ing was received and dedicated by Roberta. Ruth Laing gave a report of the Stratford -Huron Presbyterial annual t show meeting held in Stratford in March and the executive meeting held in Seaforth on Apr. 10. The Monkton W.M.S. 100th anniversary was announced for May 8th at 2 o'clock. The May meeting will have a talent show, baking and plant sale in place of the study book. The meeting will be based on the Bi- ble Society. Two film strips, The Cross, and The Light, were shown. The meeting closed with a benediction and the Declaration of Faith. FARM EQUIPMENT iLIMITED PROCLAMATION Pitch -In Week WHEREAS the generation and disposal of waste has become a major concern to Canadians; and WHEREAS waste, when discarded as litter, spoils the beauty of the environment; and WHEREAS waste, when improperly disposed of into the environment, pollutes parks, recreation areas, beaches, highways, schoolgrounds and other areas and can cause physical harm to man and animals; and WHEREAS the amount of waste can be controlled by the reduction, reuse and recycling of packaging and other components of the waste stream; and . WHEREAS littering can be reduced by technology, education, streamlined enforcement, legislation and community pride; and WHEREAS the Town of Seaforth is concerned with the amount of waste produced by reisdents and businesses and wishes to encourage the reduction, re -use and recylcing of wastes and promote community pride; and WHEREAS residents and businesses can reduce the amout of waste discarded as litter, it is deemed appropriate to appoint the week of May 7 to 13, 1990 as PITCH -IN WEEK in the Town of Seaforth and to urge all residents to participate in the PITCH -IN CANADA Campaign by reducing, re -using, recycling and properly disposing of all waste and by developing a sense of Community Pride. NOW THEREFORE I, Hazel Hildebrand, Mayor of the Town of Seaforth do herby declare the week of May 7-13, 1990 as PITCH -IN WEEK in the Town of Seaforth. Senior citizens wishing assistance in cleaning up their properties are asked to phone the following persons who will arrange the school children to assist them: Mr. Don Tremeer 527-0790 Mr. Gary Birmingham 527-0321 NOTE: The Public Works Department has scheduled SPRING CLEAN UP days and residents are asked to co-operate by cleaning up their properties, leaving debris and litter properly bagged at the curbside by 8:00 a.m. on the designated days: (Monday, May 7 to Friday, 13, 1990.) SORRY! The Public Works Dept. will not accept the following items during their collection. I. Tires 2. Containers with Liquids 3. Paint Cans with Wet Paint. Zone 8 Se lots The Senior Citizens Spring Rally was held on April 17 at the Zurich Arena, hosted by Zurich Golden Agers and Hensall Three Links Seniors. About 125 members attended. Call to order by Pres. John Deeves, Clin- ton, was followed by 0 Canada. One minute's silence was observed in memory of departed members. Rev. Steven Alles of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich, spoke on the true meaning of life and aging. Age is an opportunity in life to teach youth; as they develop, they watch older people. Welcome from the Host Club was given by Mrs. Louise Hayter. Mr. Herb Turltheim brought greetings from Zurich. Zone 8 secretary Mrs. Grace Broadfoot gave the report of the last fall zone meeting at Blyth. Treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Nola Love of Grand Bend. Mr. Harold Mason, Kincardine Legion, trvel to Zurich Spring rally spoke on now Legions are involved with Seniors, Ladies Auxiliary catering to ban- quets and entertainment. Mr. Elmore Hayter was presented with a Past Presi- dent's pin for his three years, service to the Zone. Reports were given from each of the 17 clubs on their activities of the year. From all reports, seniors are busy people! Grace was given by the host club and everyone enjoyed lunch. Executive meetings were held during lunch period along with other business. Musical enter- tainment was provided by Mozart Gelinas, Lloyd Otterbien and Mr. Stewart which was much enjoyed. Mr. Percy Blundell, Goderich, who is a Field Rep. spoke of his work with seniors. The U.S.C.O. Convention is being held in London, Sept. 27-29, 1990 at University of Western Ontario. We hope to take a minibus so more from each zone may at- tend. Contact Mrs. Margaret Swan (524-6032) or John Deeves, Clinton (482-9536). Miss Bev Brown of Huron Health and Social Services was a guest speaker and told of her services available and new pro- jects aimed at trying to help people stay in their own homes. Mrs. Eileen Rennie from Hensall thanked the speaker for her informative address and presented her a gift. Many draws and door prizes were given out by Host Club and courtesy remarks were given by Harry Baker of Bayfield. John Deeves closed the meeting with a few remarks and closing prayer for seniors was read in unison. aa SERVICE WITH A SMILE - The Seaforth First Presbyterian Church had RS annual bazaar and bake sale April 28. At the bake table are, from left to right, Viola Taylor, Jean Keys, Ethel Heist and Isabelle Hunt. Oxford photo. Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Exeter, Ontario NOM iso (Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Farm Properties New Applleotions Are Welcomed DIRECTORS & ADJUSTERS Jock Harrigan, R.R. 3 Wain 227-4305 Larry Gardiner, R.R. 2 Staffs 345-2678 Lloyd Morrison, R.R. 1 St. Marys 229-8277 Lorne Feeney, R.R. 2 Dublin 345-2543 Jack Hodgen, R.R. 1 Kirkton 229-6152 Joseph Chaffe, R.R. 5 Mitchell 348-9705 AGENTS Ross Hodgen, Woodham John Moore, Dublin Joseph Unioc, Mitchell Head Office, Exeter 4 229.6643 345-2512 348-9012 235-0350 Flys entingulshers for sole to our polity holders et below cost. Refills are free - check with your agent. 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