Christmas Cheer Brightens Ovid Lodi Willard Homes
Ovid Willard Lions Club distributed Christmas packages to Family Care homes in Ovid Lodi and Willard. Waterloo Calvary Lutheran Church held a second annual party with gifts and refreshments for residents. Ray Ellison in Schuyler County Hospital wishes for a speedy recovery. Winter recreation includes bowling and weekly piano concerts by Lawrence Russell of Wayne County. Virginia Miles visited Auburn. Dining room workers enjoyed pastries and punch. Happy New Year wishes echo for health happiness and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forman
Ovid
DeWall
Waterloo
Ovid- Willard Lions Club
Lodi
Willard
Calvary Lutheran Church
Art Schroeder
Ray Ellison
Schuyler County Hospital
Lawrence Russell
Wayne County
Virginia Miles
Auburn
Hermitage residents thank two artists for Christmas art work
Hermitage thanks Dmytre Zacharuk and David Jenkins for murals and party invitation designs. The residents’ Christmas party was a success with Ovid Federated Church guests, carols, church gifts, and a buffet. Cherub Choir and guests from Lodi performed later. thanks to Kenyon Florist for poinsettia. Emily Haselman injured ankle. Ward 4 Elliott Hall. Dr Norma Anderson on leave. Dr Ethna Winter travels to Ireland. Dr Adolfo Salera travels to Argentina. Reality Orientation Group progresses. Karstoff and Kinne return after training. New sprinkler system installation underway across Hermitage buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dmytre Zacharuk
David Jenkins
Dmytre
David
Ovid Federated Church
Cherub
Norma Anderson
Ethna Winter
Ireland
Adolfo Salera
Argentina
Christmas Festivities Highlight Ontario County Residents
The Neuman Club at Auburn Community College hosted a festive party in the Hatch game room with food, dancing, and gifts for residents. The Cayuga County Unit and The Birches staff organized multiple December events including annual parties, Christmas shopping outings, and caroling. Residents decorated wards, hosted Christmas programs, and sent greetings for Christmas and a Happy New Year. Dr Adolfo Salera plans a vacation to Argentina for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Lee
Neuman Club
Auburn Community College
Hatch
Saint Nick
George Jacobs
Emma Jones
Mary Stanczyk
Frank Zubon
Luigi Santillo
Reidents
Cayuga County
Connie Hurlbut Retires After Ten Years of Service
Connie Hurlbut retires as executive secretary of the Steuben County Mental Health Association Board after ten years of volunteer service. A December 19 tea at the Corning Hotel honored her and Willard State Hospital staff sent a card, gift, and certificate of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Wearne
Connie Hurlbut
Steuben
Wayne County Companionship Therapy Program Details
Wayne County Unit hosts 16 Cornell University volunteers since October to provide companionship therapy for residents. Community trips to Lodi Point and Cornell football games engage Hugh Hall and others. Coordinators Usha Venkataraghavan and Beth Personius supervise volunteers. program opened November 24 1971 at Wayne County Mental Health Clinic Newark with group therapy arts and crafts and weekly three hour visits. Christmas decorations and a December 29 holiday party at the County Infirmary were planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Cornell University
Lodi Point
Hugh Hall
Robertsargent
Sylvia Najjar
Ann Davis
Personius
Usha Venkataraghavan
Cornell
County Infirmary
Clinic
Sheltered Workshop Moves to Willard State Hospital Area
The Sheltered Workshop at Willard State Hospital moved in 1966 from Sampson State School to Building 96 near the traffic circle, with expanded services planned by the Rehabilitation Service. Clients are paid by piece work, referrals come from county unit teams, and initial and ongoing contracts include Jackson and Pekins Company, Humphrey Press, Gould Pumps, and Seneca Knitting Mills. The shop performs refinishing, caning, custom work, and makes goods like duck decoys and bird feeders, serving as both terminal and transitional treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard State Hospital
Sampson State School
Willard
Jackson and Pekins Company
Newark
Humphrey Press
Gould Pumps
Seneca Kniting Mills
Holiday Gala at Pines Building
The Pines ward three occupational therapy area hosted a Christmas party for residents featuring Santa’s helper Barney Cooper and the St Germaines singing with O’R Paul St Germain on accordion and David Schwartz on guitar. Mindy St Germaine’s solo “A Way in a Manger” stood out as a musical highlight. Nursing and food service staff received commendation from Jane Cox and Beverly McDonald for their cooperation.
Ontario County Welcomes New Team Leader and Holiday Events
In the past month Ontario County appointed Dr Norma Anderson as team leader replacing Dr Ethnn Winter. A Pre Thanksgiving pie sale was successful and residents enjoyed a Christmas party on December 22 with dish contributions. Ed Hayden and Gloria Hagen are transferring to the Birches and Judy Kanaley welcomes a new son while Mrs Margaret Van Nostrand becomes stenographer replacing Judy. The Wesleyan Foundation carolers visited and the South Seneca school band performed under Bob Gerlach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Green
Eola Jackson
Sam Romeo
Gladys Shaub
Doug Clark
Betty Houghtalen
Harold Oughterson
Robert Terryberry
Herbert Dallas
Margaret Harding
Stella Kmidowski
Doris Hoban
William Malone
Lena Willis
Willard
Birches
V.F.W
The
Erma Emmons
Tom
Clinton VanGelder
Santa Claus
Susan Wech
Ontario County
Norma Anderson
Ethnn Winter
Ed Hayden
Gloria Hagen
Nihat Soykan
Wayne County
Margaret van Nostrand
Judy Kanaley
Judy
Madeline Preston
Wesleyan Foundation
South Seneca
Bob Gerlach
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Grandview
Santa
Don Sheils
Lois Christofferson
William Blerer
Hermitage
Gail Cuer
Dora Karstoff
Art Kinne
the Birches
Hollidays
Steuben County
Pat Deal
Karen Horney
Pines
Etna
Egan’s Mobil Service
Main
Interlaken
Interlaken, N. Y
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