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I 14 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, September 20,1989 Lifeline Program Marks First Anniversary Popular Corn Roast Held at Bowman ville Legion Representatives from Memorial Hospital, the Bowmanville Lions/Lioness Clubs and subscribers were among the guests attending the 1st anniversary of the "Lifeline" "Lifeline" program. Of course, no birthday party is complete without a birthday cake and Anna Strike, a member of the Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, is preparing preparing to cut the cake shown in this photo. From left are: Tom Brimicome, a Lifeline Lifeline subscriber; Jean Jeffery, President of the Lioness Club; Mrs. Strike; and John Lewis, President of the Lions Club. Thanks, to a program known as "Lifeline , many senior citizens in the Town of Newcastle have found that help is as close as their fingertips. Last Wednesday, September September 13, a birthday party at the Bowmanville Lions Centre Centre marked the first anniversary anniversary of this innovative program. program. It was an opportunity for . volunteers, hospital staff and subscribers to discuss the success of the program and generally celebrate the fact that Lifeline has been in operation in the Town of Newcastle for the past 12 months. Margaret Van Dusen, Lifeline Program Manager, paid tribute to the Lions and Lioness Clubs of Bowmanville Bowmanville who sparked the program program with their personal en- Seniors Hold Sept. Meeting The Senior Citizens met at the Lions Centre, September September 12,1989. A delicious Pot Luck Supper was enjoyed convened by Mrs. R. Shack- elton and her committee. The President Mrs. V. Downey conducted the business business meeting. Cards were played and the winners were: Mrs. M. Ashton, Mrs. D. Wollstein and Mrs. M. MacGregor. All Seniors are invited to the next meeting, October 10,1989, 7:30 p.m. at the Lions Lions Centre. Leah Bennett thusiasm and financial contributions that have reached almost $50,000. Initially, the Lions Club and Lionesses committed $37,000 towards Lifeline for the purchase of 25 individual individual units and the central computer computer and other equipment needed at Memorial Hospital Hospital in order to respond to tne Lifeline calls. "We recognized that the demand for Lifeline was really more than just the 25 units," Margaret Van Dusen explained. Consequently, the Lions/Lionesses increased increased their commitment and the program acquired a total of 50 units. The number of persons using the Lifeline units varies. varies. But, at the moment, 32 subscribers are using Lifeline. Lifeline. Of these, about 70 per cent are females and about 70 per cent are over the age of 70. "About half of our people have had some kind of fall before coming on the Lifeline Lifeline program, says the Lifeline Lifeline Program Manager. With Lifeline, the subscribers have the assurance that if they were to suffer a fall and be unable to reach the telephone, telephone, they could still summon summon help by pressing the button on tne device that they wear around their neck. This simple button (which operates in the home with 200 feet of the telephone) telephone) allows the subscriber to summon help without so much as lifting the telephone telephone receiver. f.V* I.- □ BRANDON! TURN YOUR KITCHEN INTO A GOURMET'S DREAM! Brandom Kitchens can make your remodelling dreams a reality! Imagine space-saving pantries, convenient lazy- susans, deep pot drawers, all available in European-inspired contemporary styles or the elegance of traditional solid oak. And with our computerized design service, you can actually see your kitchen before it's produced, giving you maximum flexibility and design freedom. Visit our showroom today or call 432-3300 and ask about our free shop at home service. VISA Mon. & Tucs, Wed. & Thurs,. Fri. 9 am • 9 am ■ 9 am • 5 pm 8 pm 5 pm 432-3300 Brandom 401 East Baseline Rd 1732 Baseline Rd. Bowmanville There is no single age group which might benefit from this program although locally it would appear as though _ senior citizens are the main subscriber group. However, this service can work equally well for people who (for example) are recovering recovering from surgery in their home or for individuals who are physically disabled but are living independently in their own home. The heart of the Lifeline program is a call button which the subscriber carries or wears. If the subscriber is taken ill, suffers from a fall, or is otherwise in need of assistance, assistance, her or she simply presses the button and the request for help is transmitted transmitted over the telephone to a central answering facility. In the Town of Newcastle, Newcastle, calls are answered at the switchboard of Memorial Hospital. When the operator hears the request for help, and effort is made to phone the subscriber and find out the nature of the problem. If, however; the subscriber subscriber cannot be reached, then the operator who has received received the call for help telephones telephones someone on a list of "responders" who are willing to go immediately to the house of the subscriber and give whatever assistance is necessary. The list of persons persons available to answer a call from a home is decided in advance by the subscriber. subscriber. It might include a next door neighbour, relative or friend. "Everyone feels that Lifeline Lifeline does make them more independent and they would recommend it to other people," people," Margaret Van Dusen said. John Lewis, President of the Bowmanville Lions Club, told the group assembled assembled for the first anniversary anniversary celebrations that both the Lions and Lionesses are enthusiastic about the program program and are pleased to contribute contribute towards it with both their time and money. He noted that in addition to providing financial support, support, the Lions and Lionesses Lionesses also serve as volunteers who install the devices in the homes of the users. At the moment, four husband and wife teams from the Bowmanville Lions and Lionesses Lionesses meet with the subscriber subscriber to install the system and help explain how it works. Darlene Engel, of Lifeline Systems Inc., said last week that this program is in operation operation at 140 locations across Canada. A total of about 200,000 subscribers are protected protected by Lifeline in the U.S. and about 10,000 users live in Canada. The Lifeline spokesperson spokesperson told the group gathered at the Lions Centre that although although the system uses state-of-the-art equipment, it's the human element of the program that makes it work. "You have people helping people through people," people," she explained. Through Lifeline, people can be kept out of hospital, but still within range of immediate immediate help if such help is needed. "It's where the health, care system is going added. today," she At lost birthda Wednesday's ike, , Anna Stril a member of the Memorial Hospital Board and former Board Chairman, expressed thanks to the Lions and Lioness Lioness Clubs for initiating this project. The volunteers and subscribers also heard different perspectives on the Lifeline program from Sylvia Sylvia Spice, vice president of patient care services at Memorial Memorial Hospital and Gladys Ulley, supervisor of Switchboard Switchboard Reception (Emergency Response Personnel). Jean Jeffery, President of the Lioness Club of Bowmanville, Bowmanville, commented further further on volunteer involvement. involvement. The effectiveness of the Lifeline program is, however, however, best summed up by the subscribers themselves. One respondent describing her impressions of this service had the following observation: observation: "I am answering on behalf behalf of my husband," she said. "It has given me more freedom ana no worries about leaving him alone for a few hours. "Thank you". ay and com being provided for all visitors, îe Statesman photographer arrived on the scene in mid-afternoon, there were still a couple of young corn eaters enjoying themselves on the steps. And President Jim Connell and Past President Ross Wright said business had been so good that they were just about out of corn. All this week there are special events at Branch 178 on King St. East and the public is invited to attend. . mtk to tfit &ixtm 1964 Nice Way to Recuperate Canadian man VOLUME 110 20* Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2.1, 1904 10c Per Copy NUMBER 39 Mrs. Charles "Bubs" Wright, 3 St. George St., left, had just returned home from hospital-recently after an operation when the phone rang to inform her that she was the winner of a beautiful new Electrohome stereo record player and radio. She had purchased the lucky ticket in the annual draw sponsored by the Cerebral Palsy Parent Council. Mrs. Ralph Campbell, R.R. 4, Corresponding Secretary Secretary of the organization is shown making the presentation.'The approximately $600 netted by the draw will be used to help operate the Crippled Children's School and Treatment Centre, at 760 Bloor St. East, Oshawa. Hospital Board Hears Of Many Improvements At the meeting of the Board of Directors of Memorial Hospital Hospital held last Wednesday evening in the Board Room accounts amounting to $15,- 819.29 were passed for payment. payment. This was moved by James Bell, seconded by Harry Jose, Newcastle. . Chairman James Stutt r sided. Other board même S resent were Mr. Bell, Mr. ose, Rex Walters, Glenholme Hughes, Mrs, W. M. Rudell, Dr. H. B. Rundle, Harry V. Cryderman, Mrs. S. G. Me- Murter, A. M. Thompson. Mrs. Harold Gibson, Clarke Township, Township, Maurice Prout, Dr.. Mik- Ios, and R. J. Dilling the Secretary Secretary - Treasurer. Bernard Holden, the Hospital Administrator Administrator was also in attendance. Mr. Hughes, the immediate past Chairman of the Board, was nominated as a director of the Ontario Hospital Associa- (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Legion Ladies Review Results of Carnival Install Sgt.-ofrArms At Wr meeting of the Bow-1 Comrade Kitty Newman, manviilt Ladles 1 Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion held in the Legion Hall President President Edythe Rundle officiated at the installation of Comrade Helen Wallis in the position of Sergeant-At-Arms. The Color Party was composed of 1st Vice-President Jean Burton end Standard-Bearer Georgina seconded by Chaplain Leali Graham, had moved that Comrade Comrade Wallis be appointed Sergeant-At-Arms Sergeant-At-Arms for the balance of the year. This was carried. Treasurer Ruby Palmer presented presented a satisfactory financial statement, and moved its adoption. Comrade Rena Bathgate Bathgate was the seconder, and it (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Hdld Inquest Into Death of Maple Grove Boy At the inquest held last "Wednesday Into the death of Charles Rose, axe nine, Maple Grove, the coroner's Jury found the boy had been killed by a collision with a car driven by Willem Smlt, R.R. 2, Oshawa. Testimony was riven by Constable L. Mahoney, OPI\ who investlrated the accident, accident, said that he was called called to the scene at 3:30 *•», è * 'Mw JIUU-Tht tÿo*V ndw died ' the follqwlar "day' Ja Sick Children's Ifo"spHal," Toronto, was lylnr on ■ the road, across from his home. Constable Mahoney described described skid marks left by Mr. Smlt's car on the road, and said that there was clear visibility for 550 feet from a knoll to the place where the accident hap- Huge Crowds Expected for Cdn. Grand Prix A group of Canadian racing drivers will pit their skill, experience, experience, desire and machinery against the world's greatest in the 1964 Canadian Grand Prix sports- car race • at Mosport Park on Saturday, September 26. . - ! Carrying the hopes of.'Canadian of.'Canadian racing enthusiast*. Into the 250-mile, non-stop race will be such speedsters New Leader Andrew E. Thompson, MPP The new Leader of the Liberal Liberal Party in Ontario is Andrew Andrew E. Thompson, M.P.P. Toronto Toronto - Dovercourt, who ]was elected on Saturday at the Liberal Leadership Convention in the Royal York Hotel. Mr. Thompson is pictured above at the" Durham County Liberal Association's Picnic at Waltons Park, Newcastle, July 25th. Mr. Thompson has a farm in Durham County, north of Kendal. Kendal. Prize Winners Texaco Display At Orono Fair Prize winners at the 'del Oil bispjay HpHÆr " Ladu^Speclaï . Prize--Mrs. Everett Stapleton. . Otfrhb; men's--Mr. Ed. Holkstra, R.R. 2, Pontypool. Other prize winners -- Jean Lewis, Orono; Mrs. C. Staple- ton, Orono; Mrs. M. Tamblyn, Orono; Sandra Johnson, Orono; Mrs. John Coombes, R.R. 4, Bowmanville, and Penny Ral- ley, 413 Jane St., Toronto. Ludwig Heimrath, Toronto, leading contender for the 1864 Canadian driving championship; championship; Dr. Phil Smyth, Winnipeg, Winnipeg, and Peter Lerch, Mont- Lesser known .but equally determined to cop the lion's ah are of the $11,000 in cash awards and the Pepsl-Cola Trophy are other Canadian drivers including Wayne Kelly, Trenton; John Cox, Nat Adams and Rudy .Bartllng, Toronto and Vic Yachuk of Kingston. • .The Canadian competitors are not the least daunted by the fame or ability of other entries from various parta of the world. That Canadians can give à commendable showing showing in Grand Prix competition hss alresdy been proved by the fact that the late, youthful youthful Peter Ryan won the first Canadian Grand Prix in 1961 from such greats as Stirling Moss of England and Olivier Gendebein of Belgium. Ludwig Heimrath, who will be driving a Cooper-Ford for the Comstock Racing Team of Toronto, has been knocking at (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Driver Hurt When Car Wraps Around Tree The driver of the car above, Arthur Wright, 214 Celina Street, Oahawa, sustained a back injury and possible internal injuries as a result of a two car collision collision on No. 2 Highway at Solina Road on Thursday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock. Both cars were westbound. Mr, Wright was taken to the Oshawa General Hospital by the Bowmanville Area Ambulance Service. William Walmslcy, 421 Ridgeway Avenue, Oshawa, was thé driver of the other car involved in the collision. There was considerable damage to both vehicles. Constable Murray Joynt, OPP, investigated. (Bits and (Pi Hundreds Enjoy Barbecue at Maple Grove Red & White Friday was really a big night at Beech's Red ft Whnv Groceteria in Maple Grove when hundreds of people took advantage of the special free beef barbecue barbecue and fish fry sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Beech and the Rod ft White organization, including several suppliers. There won something for everybody, delicious hamburgs cooked to perfection on several barbecues, tasty fish sticks in buns with tartar sauce to give them snap, eskimo pies, soft drinks, etc., all for free. The cooks and waiters were busy throughout the evening serving the throngs that crowded the area in front of the store. Fields at the rear were used for parking and everybody had a wonderful time, To make matters even mom interoi/ting, many of those attending from near and far vlsitccj the store to take advantage ol tlic many specials being offered. Top photo shows part of the crowd, with some of the barbecues in the foreground. Lower photo shows the hard-working staff of the store. Mrs. Stuart Rodman, and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Beech, teces RESEARCH -- Mrs. E. Hunter, Eastern Ontario Field Co-ordinator of the Ontario Heart Foundation Foundation was in town this week visiting local chapter officials. She brought some most interesting information. information. Last year, over $300,000 was donated to the Foundation for heart research through 'in memoriam' gifts. Local funeral directors have cards available for such donations. t t . t t t SLOW START -- Only three organizations were represented at a meeting of the Santa Claus Parade committee last night, not enough to give much encouragement to those who feel this project should be continued this year. For the first time, there is surplus money in the treasury instead of ^ ^de^icit, but willing .^ther- Support^cM M^o^icomipg. If interested be on hand at the Planning Board, room at the rear of the Library building at 7:30. t f t t t WINNERS -- Two Kin Investment Draw winner! were announced this week. Thos. Mutton won the Sept. 15th draw with number 156, and Ed Robertson Robertson was the $50 winner on Sept. 22nd. His number was 6. t t t t t GROCERIES -- Mrs. H. Powell, 112 Concession St., Bowmanville, has a cart full of groceries she won in the Maple Grove Red & White store draw over the weekend, during their big free fish fry and beef barbecue promotion. Hundreds were on hand for the event. +. t t t t SPECTACLES -- This has been a big week for lost spectacles. Brock's Barber Shop found one contact lens on the floor of their shop and somebody somebody must be wondering why a new haircut affected affected their eyesight. At the police station, there were five pairs of glasses turned in, most of them children's. One has been claimed but the others are still there. ! t t t t NEWCASTLE -- News from this eastern community community Is still not too plentiful. Last week, Editor Mrs. Bruce Tillson, wife of the popular OPP Constable, Constable, was with her husband In Hamilton attending attending the funeral of his mother, When they returned home, one of their youngsters had acquired the measles and Constable Tillson was suffering from "shingles." It is hoped that everything will be back to normal next week. In the meantime, word has been received that enough loaders have been obtained to form a second Cub pack In the village. Parents interested In having their young sons take this training should be at the Community Hall on Monday evening, Sept. 28th. t t t t t ZION WINS -- In the Junior Soccer playoffs last night at Zion, Courtlce suffered defeat 5-2, giving Zion the game and the title. The Seniors arc still battling and will go again tonight after three tie games, It reminds us of the year some time ago when the playoffs went on for weeks before the lies were broken. t t t t t RED CROSS -- Bowmanville and District Branch of the Red Cross Society has obtained new headquarters headquarters at 9'ii King St. East, upstairs. The Loan Cupboard service will operate from tills location and anyone wishing any articles of sickroom equipment equipment Is asked to contact the Convenor, Mrs. Spry, at G23-2343. Incidentally, the Home Nursing course Is now In the process of enrolling members. See the advertisement for details. t t t t t HELD OVER -- Due to the rusli of last minute advertising by car dealers and others, some of the photographs planned for this week have been crowded out. They will appear next week, t t t t t APPRECIATION - Last Friday, All Allin gave an interesting address on corn at the Rotary Club. Ho followed It up early tills week by giving the Editor soma samples of a special new variety that lie Is growing. It was "chomp, chomp, chomp" around the house that evening at supper, Wo can't recall tho name of the com, but wo have never tasted nicer com on the cob, Rotarians to Buy Park Land Hear Informative Speech : On History of Corn Growing Com is the most valuable crop raised in America today, today, and is the only farm crop that exceeds timber in harvest value, Alfred H. Allin told the Bowmanville Rotary Club on Friday. Mr. Allin gave his classification talk on com growing at the luncheon meeting of the club held in the Flying Dutchman Motor Hotel. He was introduced by A. O. Dalrympie.' Gail Hobbs Wins Trophy at Pori Hope Fair Miss Gall Ilobbs, age 1C, older daughter of Mayor and Mrs. Ivan Hobbs, won the Lyall N. Carr, Limited, Trophy for Western Equitation, Equitation, 11 to 18 years, at the Tort Hope Fair on Saturday. She put Comanche, a horse owned by Jack Woodward, R. R. 2, Bowmanville, through his paces with perfect perfect skill and timing. Miss Hobbs proved her ability as in excellent horsewoman. In addition to the large silver cup. the Lyall N. Carr Limited, Trophy, Miss Ilohbs also won two ribbons. She came third In Barrel Race, and she and Jack Woodward were second In the Gretna Green Race. "Down through the centuries centuries a very important cereal cereal known as maize, or Indian Indian corn, was grown as food. The Europeans who first went to America found the natives, whom they supposed to be Indians, eating this new and strange grain. "America was its original home, and still remains the greatest producer of maize. The grain- has been carried to many other lands, and Is now cultivated in suitable climates all over the .world, Mr. Allin informed the Rotarians Rotarians that maize, or Indian corn, was the main food crop of all the American Colonies. "So widespread was its use that it was considered more precious than silver, and was accepted as' payment for both taxes and debts. For a time Massachusetts even used corn kernels as ballots in public voting," he said. "As the nation expanded westward, so went the corn fields. Abundant harvests supported the pioneers and their livestock, and eventually eventually made Canada and the United States the granary of the world. There arc six distinct kinds of cultivated corn, and many varieties of each, but all have sprung from one kind of wild plant that Is now probably extinct. Scientists believe that corn came from wild grass that grew per- «TURN TO PAGE TWO Accident Round-Up Vicki Cowle, age 7, had a fortunate escape from serious injury on Friday evening at 8 o'clock when she was struck by a truck on King Street opposite opposite the A ft P Store. The ittlc girl ran into the path of the vehicle. The driver of the truck was Norman Francis Gcrow, R.R. 3, Port Hope. She was taken to Memorial Hospital accompanied by her father, Fred Cowle, 25 Church Street, by the Bowmanville Area Ambulance. She received received treatment for a head cut. and was kept at the hospital overnight for observation. Sho was able to return to her homo on Saturday. David Neil Trick, 36 Liberty Liberty Street North, lost control of his car while driving on the Miiddle Road at 11:32 p.m. on Thursday. The vehicle went off the road, and damage amounted to approximately $300. Mr. Trick was token to Memorial Memorial Hospital where he remained remained a patient until today receiving treatment for face and shoulder lacerations. He returned to his home this morning to recuperate. Constable Constable K. Laton, OPP, investigated investigated theaccidcnt. Apple Picking Now Underway The many apple growers In the area are now in tho middle of their picking season after a summer marked by some hall and storm dnmoge. However, most report excellent crops, including Harold Watson, shown here, whose orchards are just west of Bowmanville. This bushel of "Macs" looked most appetizing and the Statesman photographer who took the picture claims they were tho best ho ever tasted. Growers arc watching the weather very carefully, hoping they can complete their picking and packaging without any additional storm damage, damage,