No. 50 First published August 2000 April – May 2009 Tollendale Tales

Publication of the tenants of Tollendale Village

A Christian Retirement Community

274 Hurst Drive, Barrie ON. L4N 0Z3 Tel. 705-722-0469 Email: info@tollendalevillage.ca

To mark the occasion we took a picture of the 'pioneers' who moved into Tollendale Village in the spring of 2000 (see page 2)

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The following are original residents who still live in Tollendale Village (not all are pictured on these pages):

Anna Meinema – Elva Frankland – Erna Gillies – Markus & Jean Hoving - Isabel Moore - Isobel Bridgman -

Audrey Power - Freddy Stoof - Rejeanne Zaluski - George Thompson - Jan & Janny Kooi - Bill & Betty

VanderByl - Jerry & Ann Jagt - Cornelia Helleman - Don & Pauline Charters - Michael & Irene Cassidy - Jelle

& Aafke Groen - Jacoba Bouwmeester - Cor & Trudy Bos - Gerda VanStrien - Bettina Wynia - Wilhelmina

Dekker - Jack & Kathy McSpadden - Johanna Cornelisse - Eleonora Mobach - Doug & Aleatha Wells - Jake &

Lenie Eigenhuis - John & Jessie Bouius - Julianna Bakker - Betty Wander - Enno Meijers - Robert & Ninka

Hovius - Eliza & Audrey Mast - Mary Hekkenberg - Frank & Irene Benum - Willem & Adriana VanderToorn -

Elaine Hardstone - Don & Edith French - Thomas & Audrey McBryan - Jack & Matthea Langenhuizen - Julie

Christiaanse - Cor Langhout - Betty Zondervan

The picture taking occasion allowed for a time of reminiscing about first experiences in the newly built village. There is

the story of elevators that were out of order on the day when several tenants were scheduled to move into Eden Hall.

That day a third floor occupant had all her furniture carried up two flights of stairs. In the case of Cor and Trudy Bos,

faced with the problem of how to get their furniture to the second floor, permission was received for the truck to back

up to the other side of the building. Then, using the truck’s lift, furniture was brought to the second floor and carried

through an adjacent apartment where work on the balcony installation was temporarily stopped to make this possible.

The Bos family, the movers and Sid Tjeerdma were happy with the solution.

DISCRETION AND COMMON SENSE By Rev. Don French (G10)

want to tell you a story of a personal experience which I trust will lead you to the central point of this article. It was 1946.Ontario farms had completed an early

harvest and a plea for help came from western farmers to help garner a bumper crop. A contingent of Ontario farm boys was dispatched by train to western provinces by a government assistance program. We arrived at the small town of Camrose, Alberta, where we were poked, prodded, and questioned and then signed on with farmers who came in to meet us. My buddy and I were approached by an elderly man who, after a brief conversation, asked us to work for him. We placed our duffle bags in his dilapidated pick up and rattled our way out to his farm which was about ten “western” miles out of town. Our employer was a gentle, soft spoken man. He told us that he had a wife, a son who preferred to work in the coal mines, and a married daughter who lived about 15 miles west. He asked us to call him “Frank,” turned in the driveway and pulled up in front of an old house that was in much need of repairs. We followed him to the door and entered the dingy kitchen. Frank’s wife was sitting in an adjoining room, smoking a cigarette. She finally turned as Frank introduced us but seemed totally disinterested in our arrival. Frank sensed that we were tired and directed us to a bedroom atop the stairs. We closed the door and turned back the sheets. There was a coal-black outline of a person who had previously occupied the bed. The room was scattered with clothes that could have been worn by an unwashed coal miner. We rolled out our ground sheets and “slept” on top. Breakfast consisted of stale toast and jam. Frank made some coffee. We were given a lunch box and a pail of water for out in the field. When we opened the box at noon, the bread was stale and mouldy around the edges. We buried the lunch to avoid embarrassing Frank. We discussed our situation and at quitting time told Frank that our plans had changed and that we would not be able to stay. He looked disappointed and we felt sorry for him. He offered to pay us for the day’s work but we refused, shouldered our duffle bags and walked toward the road. There was no traffic, but at about dusk we heard a vehicle approaching. The driver stopped, we threw our bags in the back and climbed in the cab. He inquired as to our destination and said he could get us half way before he had to turn off to another road. As we rode along he asked us where we were from and other

questions. We unloaded every sordid detail of where we had been and, as we rambled on, our driver indicated understanding and occasionally nodded agreement. He asked where we had been working and we told him that the farmer’s name was Frank. We also said that we felt sorry for him, for the wife he had and for the deplorable state of the house, wondering aloud how he could he live in those conditions. “Do you know this family?” we asked. There was a brief pause and our driver replied, “I sure do. Millie, Frank’s wife, is my mother-in-law.” There was an awkward pause. We were embarrassed and apologized for our lack of “discretion.”

Now, if you’re still with me, I’d like to look at that word, discretion. Dictionaries provide us with many definitions of and applications for discretion. I have taken the liberty to summarize them as follows: The power or right to decide or act according to one’s own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice. For example, we used our own discretion as to whether to stay or go at Frank’s place. Or: the quality of being discreet, such as exercising control over one’s own speech and actions. Sometimes we throw all discretion to the winds and blurt out the truth, as we did regarding Frank’s wife. Then there is the so-called age of discretion which is usually attributed to having a measure of maturity that allows for sound judgement and the ability to act responsibly. There is also a delegated component in discretion. This is when we allow another person to act on our behalf. An example of this would be our support of someone to be an elected official and to use this person’s discretion in our best interests. One almost universal problem arises from news and advertising media. It would seem that we have no ability to take a stand on or decide whether a product’s use is really beneficial. Our thinking has been done for us. We are considered compliant to public opinion, frequently obtained from a questionable base. Information exchange is a very needy area for discretion. We often fall prey to the gossip mill when falsehood precedes the facts and truth. Much harm can be done when the desire to be “first with the news” creates harm that even with profuse apology cannot be undone. A person whom I knew had a stock saying, “If you haven’t heard a good rumour early in the day, start one.” Propaganda is the oft used pursuit of governments to sway public opinion and enlist support. Information leakage may be discriminate or indiscriminate with the end result being the recipient’s lack of trust. It must not be denied that discretion, properly applied, contributes greatly to our individual and collective wellbeing. For example Jesus was forthright in his

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relationships, but he constantly tried to build up each individual’s sense of worth. This hopefully is our approach as we encounter those who daily cross our path. This following “Funeral Announcement” by an unknown author may help to illustrate the foregoing. It reads as follows: Today, we are mourning the passing of an old friend by the name of COMMON SENSE. He selflessly devoted his life to service in schools, hospitals, homes, factories and offices, helping folks get jobs done without fanfare and foolishness. He appreciated excellence and thought that striving for one’s best was worth the effort. For decades, petty rules, silly laws and frivolous lawsuits held no power over him. He was credited with cultivating valued lessons, to know when to come in out of the rain, that the early bird gets the worm, and that life isn’t always fair. He lived by simple, sound policies. Don’t spend more than you earn. A veteran of the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, and the Technological Revolution, he survived many cultural and educational trends. But his health declined when he became infected with the statement “if it only helps one person it’s worth it.” In recent decades, his waning strength proved no match for the ravages of overbearing federal regulation, and structuring of human behaviour according to popular opinion as dictated by the almighty television. He watched in pain as good people became ruled by self-seeking individuals. His health rapidly deteriorated when schools endlessly implemented zero tolerance policies and a teacher was fired for reprimanding an unruly student. Finally he lost his will to live as churches became businesses, and criminals received better treatment than victims. As the end neared, Common Sense drifted in and out of logic but was kept informed of developments. Finally, when told that the homeowners association restricted exterior furniture only to that which enhanced property values, he breathed his last breath. He was preceded in death by his parents Truth and Trust, his wife Discretion, his daughter Responsibility and his son Reason. He is survived by stepbrothers Rights and Tolerance. Not many attended his funeral because few realized he was gone.

It has been a long way for you from the fields of Alberta to this moment. I hope we can use discretion in our own best interests as well as in all our relationships. Incidentally, we met with and were hired by a Dutch farmer named Joe Schneider. He and his family were friendly, the bunk house was clean and we couldn't wait for the delicious meals. A great experience! ■

The work site at the beginning of spring

Executive Director’s report, March 31, 2009 Yes, spring is becoming a reality and we see more activity on the

construction site as well as residents venturing outdoors. Soon itchy fingers will be actively getting gardens and planters ready for the miracle of growth and colourful display. This time of year seems to lift spirits and provide welcome relief from a long, cold winter.

We had a wonderful day of games, laughter and fun in our Winter Games Day. We witnessed residents shooting basketballs, tossing rings, throwing ‘snowballs’, swinging golf clubs and casting fishing lines. While some played, others took a comfortable seat to just watch the happenings. The evening auction was a fitting exclamation point to a special day of community building. While the day was to be a fun respite from the long, cold winter it was also intended to raise funds for the Barrie Out of the Cold community program. The end result was a donation of $4,500, thanks to the businesses and residents who provided auction items. Thanks also go to members of the tenant committee and the Tollendale staff for their hard work and enthusiasm.

A cheque in the amount of $4,500 was given to

Barrie Out of the Cold representatives

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In spite of weather delays and setbacks construction continues and we see the beginnings of the work coming out of the ground. We should now see clear, visible evidence of work progress in the months ahead. Pray for continued safety and steady progress. We also received the good news that we now have access to part of the new, underground parking lot. This means some residents who have been on the waiting list for a spot get to move down. At the same time, with these additional parking spots we will free up several above ground spots which should ease some of the parking challenges for staff and visitors. Within the Tollendale community we have many residents who quietly, but regularly give of their time in service to immediate neighbours and to a variety of programs and services. These volunteers play a vital role in the daily life and functions of Tollendale Village. Many of us benefit from the dedication and service of these willing hands and smiling faces. To honour them we will be hosting a volunteer appreciation Afternoon Tea on Thursday, April 23.

Leo Smit

Project Manager’s Nursing Home Construction Report, March 28, 2009

Construction progress picture taken by project manager

Construction progress It appears that spring is around the corner. Most of the snow has disappeared, much to the relief of our contractor who has been battling through many significant snowfalls over the winter. I remember that not many years ago all construction work would stop during the winter. Now these hardy construction workers brave the elements and work continues unabated. (I understand things are different in Europe, where a relative of a friend of mine is building a new home. When the temperature drops below 0 degrees

Celsius, the work shuts down. We North Americans are a much hardier bunch.) During the two months since my last report, much of the structural steel of the superstructure has been erected, making the progress much more visible. A large portion of the first floor walls has also been erected, and in the next week or so, a portion of the floor of the second storey will be poured. Work also continues on aspects of the construction that are not so visible, including the electrical and mechanical systems.

Important occupancy permit received This past week we received the occupancy permit from the City of Barrie for a portion of the underground parking lot. Approximately 35 additional underground parking spots have become available, which should alleviate some of the parking congestion around the Village. The parking area between the Nursing Home and Hurst Drive will no longer be available as the contractor now needs this area for his work. He was unable to use this area until the portion of the underground parking received an occupancy permit.

Photographs on the Tollendale website Readers can follow the progress of the construction by visiting the website and going to the News section. There you will see updated photographs of the construction.

Work around columns in Village Square Over the next several months the contractor will need to do some remedial work around some of the columns in the Village Square to allow the construction of the second storey. We are working with Leo Smit and his staff to minimize any disruption to the resident activities in that area. This may even require that the contractor does some of his work during a night shift. We will keep our residents informed.

Road improvement As soon as asphalt is available this spring the contractor intends to pave the portion of our main entrance road that was torn up and has been the source of many legitimate complaints from residents and visitors.

Construction spending Since the beginning of construction we have spent a total of $6,622,000 on construction, an additional $2,300,000 on soft costs (architectural fees, city charges, etc.) and $1,400,000 on the purchase of the licenses. The interest rate being charged to us by Infrastructure Ontario for our construction loan is currently at 0.86%. This is quite a bargain.

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Naming of nursing home The Board has recently been giving further consideration to a name for the nursing home. In consultation with Responsive Health Management, the company that will be managing the home, and a marketing consultant, the Board is considering the following two names: Mill Creek Terrace Nursing Home, and Mill Place Nursing Home. In coming up with these names our consultant provided us with the following historical information:

The Tollendale Village name itself is an historic one.

Tollendal was one of the three original communities

settled around Kempenfelt Bay. Eventually the

communities of Tollendal and Kempenfelt were

absorbed into the community of Barrie after it became

the county seat. The original Tollendal community grew

because of Lover’s Creek and the mills which it

sustained. The importance of the mills is reflected in the

street names in and around the area, for example

Tollendal Mill Road and Cox Mill Road. There are also

historical references to the importance of the mills to

the area in several online documents. Other aspects

related to the historical geography of the vicinity are

the creek itself and the creek valley.

The Board is requesting comments or other feedback from members and residents on these two names before making a final decision. If you wish to comment on these two suggestions or share with us your preference, please drop a note off at the office with Elaine. Your input is important. If you have questions at any time, do not hesitate to contact me or the office. I will try and make myself available as much as I can.

Sid Tjeerdsma, Project Manager

Tollendale Tenant Committee Meetings

Meeting of February 18, 2009 Members present: Albert Brouwer, Adriana Frouws, Jean Jarrett, Fenny Luymes, Helen Matthews, Dwight Patterson, Jim Pratt, Sid VanDyke, Carol Visser Members absent: Harry VanderKooij

Business notes 1. Purchases made on behalf of the committee

include: a “coffee” pot (so that tea can now also be served at functions hosted by the committee), and a cart for the bingo equipment to be kept together.

2. The committee notes that the bingo evenings are fairly well attended.

3. Welcome visits have been made to Joseph and Angelina Boelryk C314) and to Arnold and Helen Winter (D310)

4. Leo Smit reports on plans for the Winter Fair, proceeds of which will go to Barrie Out of the Cold.

5. Leo asks for suggestions to improve the Eden Hall meeting room.

6. The next meeting is to take place on March 25, 2009.

Meeting of March 25, 2009 Members present: Albert Brouwer, Adriana Frouws, Jean Jarrett, Fenny Luymes, Helen Matthews, Dwight Patterson, Jim Pratt, Sid VanDyke, Carol Visser, Harry VanderKooij

Business notes 1. Although the bingo evening on Tuesdays is

enjoyed by those participating, the committee would like to see more residents attending.

2. New resident Nicola (Nick) Caravaggio (B104) has been visited.

3. Executive director Leo Smit thanks the committee for help received with the Winter Fair. Out of the Cold was the beneficiary of funds raised ($4,500).

4. Discussions regarding underground parking and blacktopping of the road are ongoing.

5. Calendar review: “North of 50” will perform on April 25.

6. MP Patrick Brown will visit the Coffee Hour on April 13.

7. Ina Smith asks the committee for a gift to be used as a door prize for the card game dinner event on April 2.

8. The next meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2009

We thank Thee, Lord, for memory, To live again the past;

That in remembering bygone days The fruits of joy shall last. But for the power to forget We thank Thee even more.

The stings, the slights, the hurts, the wounds Can never hurt us more.

Margaret H. Hancock

Audrey Robinson is enjoying the yet

cool spring weather

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Here at Tollendale

We remember: • Gerald Dennis (D008), who passed away on January 31, 2009 • Clarence VanderLei (D115), who passed away on February 10, 2009 • Michael Sturtridge (D105), who passed away on February 13, 2009 • Frank Donnelly on (D011), who passed away on February 27, 2009 • Vivian Hlady (C109), who passed away on March 16, 2009

We welcome: • Fred & Phyllis Leckie (G12), from Richmond Hill • Ken & Joan Higgs (A310), from Port Severn • Sheila Reid (C316), from Barrie • Helen Smethurst (B118), from Barrie • Nicola (Nick) Caravaggio (B104) from Toronto

We say goodbye to: • Donna Reid (D218), to Victoria Manor, Barrie • Fernande Hill (B106), to Sara Vista, Elmvale • Boukje Kuikman (B118), to The Barrington, Barrie

Helen Wheelan, a beloved matriarch

By Julie Christiaanse

Helen Wheelan in her Sonrise Place apartment

ollendale Village is “perfect,” says ninety-two-year-old Helen Wheelan (D311). The happy and active nonagenarian doesn’t let her age stand in the way of taking part in the

village’s scheduled activities. She participates in the exercise class, and the women’s Bible study as well as joining in the bridge games. This community makes up for the fact that none of her three children or her nine

grandchildren live nearby. A daughter resides in Plano, Texas, a son in Sault Ste. Marie, while another son teaches English at a university in Guangdong Province, China. Helen speaks of them with great fondness and pride and keeps in frequent contact by telephone and by letter. Although she was beginning to master the computer, after her eyesight began to diminish she got rid of it, a decision more easily made than giving up driving some time ago. Although reluctant at first, Helen agreed to be interviewed and share her life story with fellow residents.

Helen Brooke was born in the Beaches area of Toronto in 1917. Her father had come to Canada in 1913 from Dewsbury, Yorkshire, followed by his wife and five children less than a year later. Helen is the youngest of ten children. She and a brother were born in Toronto. While still in England, her parents had lost a nine-year-old daughter, and, just one day later, a four-year-old son as well. Both died of diphtheria which was prevalent in England at that time. Later, a baby also died. Helen recalls her mother as “a beautiful mother,” and her father as a typical “Yorkshire character.” Her mother, who lived to 95 years, had come into an inheritance and the family used that money to move to Canada, following on the heels of other family members. Her father was a painter-decorator and sign writer and also skilled in wood graining. Helen says that she can still see her father painting free-hand designs in the large dining room. Two of Helen’s brothers would eventually work with their father in the business, which was carried on from the lower level of their large home in the city’s east end. Although Helen says that her mother did “everything,” she made sure that her four daughters were trained in all the necessary housekeeping skills. Helen recalls especially the Saturday chores which included “doing the shirts.” All the children wore white shirts to school, and even Helen’s father was never seen in the living room without a shirt and tie. How proud Helen felt when she could show her mother a perfectly pressed shirt which had previously been rolled up damp to ease in the ironing. Helen had loved school, but after high school matriculation she began secretarial duties in the office of a transportation business. And who should work there but Robert Ivan Wheelan, a tall, good-looking rate clerk who would become her husband. They were married in a quiet family wedding in St. John’s Norway Anglican Church on a frosty January day in 1940. Helen recalls the groom and best man,

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Yorkshire characters they were, sliding up and down the sloping driveway of the church on their good shoes when the car with the bride and attendants drove up. She now wonders, was he was making the most of these last moments of his “freedom?” The young couple settled in Oakville, and in the next few years a girl and a boy were born. The Second World War had begun. Ahead of a possible draft into the army, Robert became an enlisted air force member. Less than perfect vision in one eye however kept him from fulfilling his life’s dream of becoming a pilot. Instead, he became an expert radar specialist and found himself stationed in Port Hardy, Vancouver Island.

Robert and Helen Wheelan with their first born

This outpost had no housing for families, and Helen and the two children lived with Robert’s parents in Toronto for a while. She had to cope with the children’s celiac disease, a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. Her son, especially, became a sickly child. Helen’s mother is supposed to have said she never thought this child would live beyond his baby years.

When Robert returned home after the war, he felt keenly that he had missed “the tiny years” of his two children. “Let’s have another child, just for fun,” he apparently said. The family lived for a while in Toronto’s South Rosedale where several large homes were converted into apartments for the many young veterans’ families that needed housing after the war. Later, the Wheelans moved to Markham, then a very small rural community. Robert Wheelan began working for an Oshawa machine tool company, connected to the auto industry. He became known as Mr. Press for his knowledge of the huge metal forming machines.

Whenever possible, after the children all were in school, Helen began working part-time at an engineering office, always making sure her hours made it possible to be at home when the children left for and

returned from school. “The kids didn’t know I was away,” she says.

Many summers were spent at a cottage on White Stone Lake outside Parry Sound. The cottage is still family-owned and Helen visits every summer. “They still want me there,” she says of her daughter’s family that now owns the summer home. Before his retirement Robert developed a severe heart condition. Nevertheless, the Wheelans were able to travel, even to Australia where a son was living for a while. They also spent many winters in Florida. Helen proudly tells of a fifteen-year-old grandson who chose to forego a Disney World Visit so he could play golf with his grandmother. Later they moved to the Green Briar Condominiums in Alliston. In 1993, at the age of eighty, Helen’s husband died. Years later, when she was visiting her daughter in Texas, Helen heard of Tollendale Village. In 2004 when Sonrise Place opened Helen was ready to move in.

A few years ago, while in Florida, she suffered a stroke, but has made an excellent recovery. Although not driving a car any more, a situation she only slowly became accustomed to, she stills attends Trinity Anglican Church in Barrie. She feels at home in the congregation and even goes to a mid-week Bible study class. Helen says she wouldn’t know what to do if she didn’t live here.

A story about Helen’s life cannot fail to mention the tragedy that involved her twenty-two-year-old grandson Lewis Wheelan. In 2001, on the second day of a summer job felling trees, near Sault Ste. Marie, the promising Wilfred Laurier student became severely injured when a broken hydro line fell on him. The electricity robbed Lewis of his two legs and his right arm. In the summer of 2003 he was finally living on his own again in Toronto with attendant care. His skin was unable to breathe because of extensive grafting to cover his deep burns, and his body required constant air conditioning to keep it from overheating. In the great August blackout it was electricity, or the lack of it, that felled him. He was not discovered until the power had been out about twenty-four hours. It was too late when

emergency crews arrived at his apartment. Partly because his parents lived far away, Lewis and his grandmother had become close, especially spiritually. She recalls how when watching a television program on poor African children with his grandmother, Lewis said he wished he could help those children. He is Helen’s hero.

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Helen speaks with thankfulness and pride about her son, now retired, who is involved in a lay prison ministry. His stories about God’s Holy Spirit evident in the changed lives of inmates who surrendered their lives to Christ, and of the positive influence these inmates are now having in the prison environment, gladden Helen’s heart. When Helen mused that she wished she could do things like that, her son answered, “I do this because you taught me, Mom.” From the desk in her den, now without a computer, Helen writes letters to her grandchildren who visit when they can. Last Christmas her grandson Ashley from China and his new wife Chen Lu, “call me Lulu,” visited Grandmother Helen for about a month. “I have the most loving family,” says Helen, adding, “I’ve had a good life. My Christian faith has carried me through. I wish the Christian faith could be all over the world.”■

Gift shop: Fourth-anniversary update On March 31 we celebrated our fourth anniversary. We

opened for business on March 31, 2005, and since that time we have continually tried to improve our operation. We are now able to offer many varied items for sale, ranging from beautiful gifts, to

linens, tea and dinner services, pots and pans, pictures and lamps, and many other items. We also have, on occasion, had good quality furniture for sale. If you do not find what you want, tell us and we will do our best to obtain the item. In addition to our gift shop operation we have been pleased to arrange regular book sales where for $1.00 you can often buy the latest best seller, or for the same cost as a coffee and muffin, you can get a beautiful coffee table book. We have also had a linen and crystal sale, several silent auctions, a flower show and sale, and most recently, a handbag exchange and sale which proved to be lots of fun. If you brought us a good quality handbag you got a coupon for another at no charge. On the day of the exchange/sale we had over 100 quality handbags to choose from, and those without a coupon could buy any handbag for $5.00. Our Christmas shop was its usual success, and we thank Leo Smit for the use of the room for this purpose. None of the above would be possible without items to offer for sale. We thank our villagers who have brought us things for the store, and those who left Tollendale Village for a new location and leaving us their “downsizing” items. At the moment we are very much in need of stock, so if you have any items you don’t really need, please think of the gift store.

Your business made it possible to generate over $1,000 a month, with extra income from special sales. All income is used for items that benefit the residents of Tollendale Village. For example, in the past year we have placed two wing-backed chairs in the library, two tables in the dining room, two palm trees in the physiotherapy room and many other items. A great deal of money went to the building of the gazebo at Bethany Gables and the installation of a lift in the Square. Other projects are being planned. In addition to all this $1,700 was raised for the Leprosy Mission of Canada, a project begun by Rose Tjeerdsma.

Janny Mudde and Muriel Culshaw

Bridge and Euchre Scores February

Euchre (TW) 1st Arthur Lumsdon – 203 points

2nd Bob Hovius – 183 points 3rd Jean Hillock – 175 points

L. H.s: Arthur L. (8; Anne T.; Orly B.; Bob H. (6 each) Euchre (B.G.)

1st Gretta Botham – 176 points 2nd Marg Llewellyn – 167 points 3rd Elva Frankland – 158 points

L. H.s Marg L. (8); Anne D.; Elva F. (7 each) Bid-Euchre (TW)

1st Alva Crawford – 693 points 2nd Marjorie Todd – 627 points 3rd Ninka Hovius – 622 points

Moons: Marjorie T. (2); 5 others (1 each) Bid-Euchre (BG)

1st Anne Light – 547 points 2nd Eleanor Haines – 517 points 3rd Marg Llewellyn – 498 points

Moons: Eleanor H. (2)

March Euchre (TW)

1st Ninka Hovius – 222 points 2nd Jean Hillock – 218 points 3rd Bob Hovius – 213 points

L.H.s : Jean H. (9), Ninka H. (8); Ken Tye (7) Euchre (BG)

1st Anne De Groot – 242 points 2nd Eleanor Haines – 238 points 3rd Elva Frankland – 209 points

LHs: Anne D. (21); Elva E. (13); Julie B. (11); Eleanor H. (8) Bid-Euchre (TW)

1st Bob Hovius – 718 points 2nd Norma Fordham – 641 points 3rd Arthur Lumsden – 542 points

Moons: Arthur L.; Betty Z. (2 each)

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Birthdays April 03 Wright Marion April 04 Bridgman Isobel April 04 VanDyke Sidney April 05 Cornelisse Joka April 06 Stephenson Gladys April 08 Bakker Julianna April 08 Divine Harold April 08 Houter Jenny April 08 Merritt Bob April 09 Holtermantenhove Marinus April 09 Meijers Enno April 10 Averell Rena April 10 Bouius Jessie April 11 Haddow Ruth April 14 Baker Grace April 14 Wells Beth April 15 Spoelder Ted April 16 Komdeur Hennie April 17 Cordier Geraldine April 17 DeGroot Anne April 17 VanderKooy Harry April 18 Yuzdepski Adeline April 19 Barker Grace April 19 Maw Betty April 20 Lennox Gwen B. April 21 Power Audrey April 23 DeVries Maria April 25 Bowman Margaret April 25 McSpadden Kathy April 27 Jagt Anne April 28 Visser Leo April 30 Portengen Nelly May 01 Kooi Jan May 05 Charles Frank May 06 Mast Eliza May 07 Ruddick Alvin May 07 Snieder Elisabeth May 08 Harmston Kenneth May 08 VanderByl Bill May 10 Allen Katherine May 11 VanderKlugt Mary May 13 Cox Kenneth May 12 Mohlmann Ina May 13 VanBolhuis Tena May 14 DeWinter Bill May 16 Kamstra Frank May 17 Hillock Jean May 17 Short Ruth May 18 Kleinsteiber Marianne May 20 Huculak Kathleen May 23 Eigenhuis Jake May 23 Patterson Lorraine May 24 Chapla Michael May 24 Jagt Jerry May 24 Portengen Frank May 25 Bowman Margaret May 25 Helleman Corrie May 28 McBryan Tom May 29 Zaluski Rejeanne May 30 Cameron Mildred May 30 Cox Ruby May 30 Dekker Minnie

WINTER ACTIVITIES

The February Talent Night program included audience

participation

At the Winter Fair, Anne DeGroot tries her hand at sjoelen

Mending Day saw Ina Kunz, Tena Kamstra, Marie

Miedema and others perform a much appreciated service

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