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4 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 16.1992 Successful Four Years for Lifeline Program . Clubs and Club 21 Holds First Meeting in September Our Club 21 meeting was held at the Community Centre Wednesday, September 2nd., with Blanche Jones chairing the meeting and Eileen Blackburn sitting in as secretary. Blanche brought the meeting to order order and Eileen read "Gramma's-Garden". "Gramma's-Garden". Secretary's report was read and approved. approved. Treasurer Gerri gave her report. Blanche had two readings "Quiet Country" and "Strictly for the Birds." Roll call was answered by fourteen ladies on "what you did during the summer." Some had been busy entertaining entertaining or going on trips but for the most of us. Nothing. Beth Neilsen reported on the Health Report and had followed through and had it corrected. There needs to be some repairs made at our Centre and since none of the Hall Board members were present Beth offered offered to report these and Blanche would call Barb Walsh about it and also to ask about catering jobs. Doric Christensen and June Trcwin offered to sell quilt tickets at the Auction Auction Bam for the Labour Day sale. Blanche to ask Mr. Powell about having our Bake Sale at one of his auctions - later than Thanksgiving but otherwise at his preference. Jean Slemon and Jean Garrard, Betty Roth and Blanche Jones to get permission to sell out at Bowmanville Mall. We sort of planned our Bake Sale. Betty will look after the baking as it comes in. Gladys Potts and Gerri Butterfield Butterfield will sell 50-50 tickets and Doric Doric and June will look after the quilt tickets. One of our family's daughter - Lori Garrard is to be married October the 3rd so our Club has planned a shower for September 16. Jean Slemon Slemon offered her help to the group in charge. Blanche read "How Come", then she conducted a contest of how many words you can get that sound the same, spelled different and of course had different meanings. The ladies did really well. High Honor for Former Worshipful Master Bowmanville W.l. Members Meet for Dessert Luncheon On Thursday, September 10th, volunteers, subscribers, and supporters supporters of the Lifeline emergency response system gathered at the Lions Lions Centre on Beech Ave. in Bowmanville to celebrate four successful successful years of operation in Newcastle. Cutting the birthday cake, from left to right, are: Trudy Firth of Memorial Hospital; Les Virtue of the Lions Qub; and Lifeline user, Kathryn Smith, age 5. by Lorraine Manfredo On Thursday, September 10th, the Lifeline birthday party and tea social was held at the Lions Centre in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The event was attended by subscribers subscribers to the system, hospital personnel, personnel, and supporters from both the Lions and Lioness clubs. In North America, more than 200,000 people depend on the Lifeline emergency response system. The system system links subscribers to hospital and ambulance services through the use of a unit installed at home and a personal call-button worn most commonly around the neck. Should a user press his or her call button, the switchboard at Memorial Hospital is instantly alerted and help can be on the way in seconds. Users are encouraged to wear their call button necklaces at all times when out of the house. Seniors, the physically-challenged, and those with safety concerns are typical users. Distress calls can range in seriousness from suspected heart attacks attacks to simple, awkward situations. In one case, a woman pressed her call button when she became trapped in her seat-belt in a locked garage. There is no doubt to Lifeline subscribers subscribers that the system offers them an opportunity to maintain their independent independent lifestyles away from the hospital. With Lifeline, they can be assured that help is within easy reach. Lioness President Trish Eyman said: "I'm seeing a lot of people who are actually independent, who are taking taking control of their situation. Should a problem occur, they feel confident." Lions Club member Les Virtue wholeheartedly agreed and predicted the service may be able to accommodate accommodate as many as 150 local subscribers in the next year or two. Presently, the program has 72 subscribers. Mr. Virtue also praised Lifeline for reducing stress on overburdened and understaffed hospitals by sending more patients home. "Users do feel much more secure at home once they have that button around their neck," he said. As it goes into its fifth year of operation, operation, the Lifeline program will benefit benefit from continued financial support of the Lions and Lioness clubs. To date the clubs have contributed more than $98,000 for computers and Lifeline Lifeline hardware. It is hoped that the program will eventually become self-supporting. Thursday's birthday party was a celebration of the success of the program program to date. The Blue Angels dancers, provided entertainment for the group, and a visiting visiting area representative with Lifeline was on hand to distribute small gifts to the volunteers and hospital staff who have made the success of the local local Lifeline program possible. The ladies of Bowmanville W.l. met on Thursday September 10, 1992 at Trinity United Church Sunday School hall, for a dessert luncheon. It was greatly enjoyed by all 18 members members present. Mrs. Carrigan, our president, opened the meeting with the institute Ode and the hymn of all nations. The roll call was why we are proud to be Canadians. This was very well answered. answered. Everyone had a different thought on this question. Mrs.. England read the minutes of the June picnic and also gave the treasurers report. Correspondence was read and dealt with. A decision took place about delegates delegates to the convention in November. Mrs. Twist and Mrs. Bell are the representatives to help at Orono Fair on Saturday, September 12. Mrs. Millson gave the motto. Five ladies, consisting of Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Flintoff, Mrs. Millson, Mrs. Patfield and Mrs. Park put on a skit about Canada being 125 years old this year. This covered a wide range of things that has happened, across Canada, Canada, events pertaining to Politicians, Prime Ministers, and a number of people people who have given so much to our country. Things that should not be forgotten, forgotten, like the Dionne quintuplets, our new Canadian flag also, the constitution constitution then and now. ■ We meet the first Thursday of the month at Trinity United Church and everyone is welcome. Mrs. D. Park P.R.O. At a special ceremony following the regular meeting of Jerusalem Masonic Lodge on Sept. 8th, a former Worshipful Master was honored. honored. W. Bro. Jack S. Emmerson, of Bowmanville, was presented with his 50-year pin, by, District Deputy Grand Master R ,W. Bro. John E. G. Nottingham of Port Perry, while this year's Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Allan O. Devonish, left, offers his congratulations. C f$»8ACit " «hervehicle;. financing as LOW AS m*. amw available on Geo Metro Convertible SPECIAL LOW i seACS? Usa iSs Jr^eF W* HATES ON SELECTED OLDSMOBILES. At Ybur Chevrolet • Geo • Oldsmobile Dealers We're making car buying easier with "no hassle" window prices. Geo Metro Hatchback Coupe. A Small Price To Pay For A Whole Lot of Fun. $ Includes $1000 GM Cash Back Chevy Cavalier. Canada's Best Selling Car. With Air Conditioning, Automatic Transmission, Anti-lock Brakes, AM/FM Cassette, and more. 10,795 Includes $1250 GM Cash Back' The ladies of Eldad U.C.W: met in the backyard of Marion Broome's home on September 7th at 7 p.m. President Donna expressed a Thank You to Marion for opening her home. Donna welcomed all, then gave a reading. Pat Best read the U.C.W. Purpose to remind us of what and who we are. The offering was taken and dedicated by Pat. As we had lost a valued member recently, a tribute in remembrance of her was given by Donna saying a few words, then placing a flower in a vase. As the weather began to turn damp we adjourned to Marion's living-room. The roll call "name your favorite bird", was well answered and interesting. interesting. The minutes, treasurer s report were given by Lois. A motion to have flyers done again for our October Auction made and approved. A Peace Ribbon workshop will take place October October 18th following our church service, service, with family members participating. participating. A business meeting is to be October 15th. following choir practice. practice. Our annual auction is to be October October 5th 7 p.m. at church., There is to be a choir for our U.C.W. Sunday service, service, November 1st. 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