The Canadian Record (Canadian, Tex.), Vol. 118, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 8, 2008 Page: 22 of 32
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Jay Godwin, Hank and Venita McPher-
son, Wayne Wright and Mary Lynne
5 chafer will be back performing for the
Home residents on Thursday, May 22 at
6 p.m. The general public is also invited.
So mark your calendars and plan to be
entertained.
Vonda Robbins, Linda Folley and Shir-
ley Baker were busy in the beauty shop
on Monday morning giving manicures to
about 15 ladies. The
residents enjoy this
time because, like
most beauty shops,
this is where they
find out what all
is going on around
town and at the
same time are get-
ting pampered.
Vonda left early
to play the piano
and lead the residents in singing. She has
such a beautiful voice and everyone enjoys
singing along with her.
Then in the afternoon, Wayne Baker
took them on a Joy Ride out to the Abra-
ham Horse Ranch. They got to see the new
barns and Jason was on hand to explain a
little about the operation of the ranch.
They returned to the Home with
enough time to play Bingo. The winners
ncluded Phyllis Laramore with four wins
and also the blackout game. Clara Bell
Wootton won three. Evelyn Billenwillms
and Arleta Jones each won one game.
Florease Wells, Sue Reames, Bea Moon,
Bubba Webb, Vera Murphy, Genevieve
Webb and Ila Pettit each won one game.
Winning isn't all that important to any of
them. They Just love to play the game.
Mary Lynne Schafer, Ron Webb
and Arlene Walker led the residents n
Rhythm Band on Tuesday. The residents
usually get more than "just" music when
Mary Lynne plays that piano. Matt Cook
of the Christian Church brought a morn-
ing Bible study and followed up with insp
rational piano music.
Wednesday was filled with exercises,
small talk about current events and a
Bible study with Donald H ill of the River
Church who spoke on "God is Good ... all
the Time." Also, it's good to have Caroline
Shaw back helping Shirley Flowers with
activities.
At the Volunteers' Recognition Ban-
quet, Shirley Flowers recognized each
volunteer for the number of hours they
have contributed in 2007 and for their ef-
forts. All total, among 38 ind ividual vol-
unteers, there were 3,489 hours donated.
She said, "God in His goodness, is provid-
ng through His people, who contribute
to the mental, physical and spiritual well
being of our residents." Tim Alexander
catered the food of chicken tetrazini, spin-
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ach salad and strawberry pie.
Wayne Baker was honored again for
the second year in a row by TAHS A, who
monitors the activities of State facilities.
He logged in 621 hours of volunteer time
for 2007 and 7,429 miles of driving time
transporting residents to doctors appoint-
ments and also taking them on Joy Rides.
Even at minimum pay, this figures to be
a savings of over $4,000 annually to the
Home. It has been
asked, what would
the Home ever do
without him? I may
be prejudiced, but
I have to agree.
Doris Smith,
Bobbie Jo Ramp
and Jan McEntire
were busy in the
beauty shop on
Thursday sham-
pooing and setting hair. Ronnie Webb
served coffee and donuts (donated by Ma
Beasley's Donut Shop) until David Young
arrived to bring the morning Bible study.
April Dillon of the Public Library
stopped by to share a 50-year-old story
with the residents. It was entitled "Buddy,
the First Seeing-Eye Dog in the United
States." Thanks, April.
Charlie Rankin brought the musical
entertainment in the evening.
On Friday, Wayne Baker had his
usual humorous time with the residents
and then his devotional time. Rose also
played the piano and Donna Engle called
more Bingo. Donna has logged in over 200
hours calling Bingo this past year.
Weekend activities ncluded more Bin-
go, small talk activities and church servic-
es by George and Dixie Cook of the First
Baptist Church. Wayne and Shirley Baker
of the Christian Church also brought the
morning Communion services, followed
by a gospel sing-a-long with Rolanda Cof-
fee at the piano.
Most of the residents enjoy the ac-
tivities, but there are some who never
get mentioned in this column. They are
the ones who just enjoy people-watching
n the lobby or scooting around the build-
ng in their wheelchairs. Howard Yarnold,
Earnest Meeks and Edna Love thor-
oughly enjoy sitting in a sunny window,
basking n the sun. Anna Julian loves to
"scoot" around in her chair-on-wheels. J.
Bob Pickens enjoys people watching in the
lobby. Rose Rahal loves playing the piano
when no one is using the Activity Room.
And Eileen Falke still enjoys cooking, so
she uses her talents to prepare a special
treat from time to time. Just because you
don't see their names on a regular basis
doesn't mean they aren't doing what they
enjoy doing. This is their home away from
home.
CHURCH BRIEFS
Rushing Wind Emmaus to meet May ID
Rushing Wind Emmaus will meet in Borg-
er at the First United Methodist Church, 200
N McGee, on May 10 at 6 p.m. There will be
a potluck supper, training for sponsors, data-
base instructions and a praise and worship
service. All Emmaus members are encour-
aged to attend and bring your family and
friends. A nursery will be provided. #18
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Kate and Howard Yarnold
Kate and Howard Yarnold have lived at
the Abraham Memor ial Home for a combina-
tion of four years—Howard for three and
Kate for about a year. They are longtime
Canadian residents, having been farmers
most of their latter years. They are parents of
Glenna Schafer, Charles Yarnold, Judy Stock
and Keith Yarnold, although they claim their
children's spouses as their own. They are also
the proud grandparents of 16 grandchildren,
21 great-grands and one great-great grand-
child. Their daughter, Glenna, said "They
were the best grandparents ever, supporting
all their grandchildren and attending all
their activities."
Howard loved having his grandchildren
around. The first thing he would say to them
was, "How about a soda pop" or "Let's go get
an ice cream."
Howard served as Hemphill County Com-
missioner and on many boards, including the
Farm Board. He served in the Army during
World War II and then worked for Beech
Aircraft and also Cessna in Wichita, Kansas.
Upon returning to Canadian, they resumed
their farm life, Howard n the field and Kate
serving three meals a day to all the farm
hands. Kate also was not opposed to getting
on a tractor herself. She said, "You should
have seen how dirty those dishes were when
they were returned to the house after one of
those guys had plowed. But when I plowed, I
never stirred up the dust like those men did."
When she wasn't cooking for the farm-
hands, Kate had busy fingers—always knit-
ting, crocheting or doing something creative.
She belonged to many clubs over the years,
ncluding the Rainbow Club; however, when
they branched off into playing cards, she
stopped going. She said she "didn't like to
have to concentrate that hard."
Kate and Howard were very active i® the
Methodist Church.
Among the things they enjoy most about
living at the Abraham Home are the musicals
they have from time to time.
If the Yarnolds could change anything
about their lives, Kate would love to be able
to walk freely aga in. "She would much rather
be able to help others, i nstead of others help-
ing her."
And Howard would love to be back on his
tractor again.
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Brown, Laurie Ezzell. The Canadian Record (Canadian, Tex.), Vol. 118, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 8, 2008, newspaper, May 8, 2008; Canadian, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth252703/m1/22/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hemphill County Library.