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mes at the society's annual meet- g here this week. _ Mr. Parker was president of the local Red Cross mm from 1967 to 1968 and has served as blood donor chairman and an ex- ecutive member for years. Veterqn workers, are honored at ' Red Cross meeting Et"',",': Parker of w Clare t Ave., and an executive of the Equitable Life Insurance Co. of Canada, and Mrs. Robert Jor- dan of 98 Columbia St., were hon- ored with Red Cross service bad- The citation accompanying his badge of service noted also that he had served the community as president of the K-W Federated Appeal and the interests of the Red Cross in this connection. "His regular attendance and the wisdom and experience he brings to our management com- mittee. we feel, are worth of Meeting will discuss senior citizens' needs A neighborhood group meeting to deal with senior citizen needs and programs is planned for Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Feb. 22. It has been organized by cler- gymen from Erb Street Menno- ite, Redeemer Lutheran, Our Et of Lourdes and Mount Zion ‘utheran Churches in co-opera- tion with Harland Young, a Water- loo Lutheran University student who is on a four-month work tour WINTER OF OUR DISC0NTEN'r---Chris Perkins doesn't look overly enthusiastic about his first snowshoeing expedi- tion, taken as part of the physical education program at Cedarbrae public school. However, it didn't take him long to get his snow legs and soon was speeding away across the playground with the rest of his Grade 4 class. recognition," it read. Mrs. Jordan was honored for her contribution as nttgse-intttrttt> tor of the annual care-in-the-home course for many years. Her citation referred to her volunteer service at most of the blood donor clinics which the branch sponsors, her help with the monthly parties for shut-ins and her executive membership of the Red Cross branch. Special blood donor honors were bestowed on William Lugt of 91 South Drive, Kitchener, and Howard Linseman of 223 Bear- inger Rd. Each was presented with The citation said she "is always willing to help and her efficiency is enhanced by her cheerful and friendly manner at all times." Seniors in the areas west of Avondale Street South and south of Erb Street West have been in- vited to attend. A panel discumi . ill deal with financing; 'hlSlhil,r recrea- tion. and community services topics. The seniors will have an opportunity to express their views following the panel discussion. with the community services kcroll to mark 35 blood dona- ma (See photos, Page 3) 5:951 Emergency fire exit under fire $4,000 CmilttUE--'Ne building fund of the Waterloo branch of the Royal Canadian Legion got a $4,000 boost this week, when Mrs. Rachel Ostell, (left) president of the women’s auxiliary, presented a cheque for that sum to Len Dunkel, presidentpf branch 530. The women's group raised the money through dances and social events they conducted and catering services they provided through the year. Extensive renovations were conducted last year to the Legion building at 19 Regina St. N. Jacob H. Enns of 47 Spring St. W., was named president of the Waterloo branch of the Red Cross at the annual meeting in Dominion Life auditorium, Tuesday night. He replaces Allan Schendel who has completed a two-year term. Other officers are J.G. Misters and John Nicholson, vice-presi- dents; G.N. Thompson, treasurer; Mrs. Ruth Lewis, secretary and City council's fire and light committee is concerned about a fire which nearly proved fatal to a Waterloo family when they were briefly trapped in the base- ment premises. Marcisco Oliveria, M, and his wife and two children were in their basement apartment last week when the fire broke out in their store, European Foods, 125 Waterloo St., above. The blaze, which had erupted in the area of the cash register, prevented the family escaping through the store. A neighbor. John Epp, 118 Wa- terloo St., noticed smoke coming from the eaves of the building and rushed to notify the family while his daughter, Jackie, called the f ire department. Mr. Oliveria smashed bars on the basement apartment window with a sledge hammer and Mr, Epp helped the family to safety. No one was injured but Mr. Oli- veria was treated for smoke in- halation and over-exertion. Damage was about $10,000, Ald. Harold Wagner brought the matter up in council Mom day night, expressing amaze- ment at press reports of the in- cident. He said he failed to under- stand how the premises could Red Cross elects J.H. Enns " (Continued on Page 2) chairman. Executive members are Mrs. William Moss. Mrs. H.B. Soanes, Mrs. L.J. Klopp, Mrs. ILA. Rog- ers, Mrs. Robert Jordan, Mrs. J.R. Coghill, Garfield Dunleavy and Norman Parker. Rev. Grant Macdonald was guest speaker. He was introduc- a by Mr. Masters and thanked by Mrs. Jackson Close. Home nursing pins and certifi- cates were presented to 12 gradu- ates by nurse-instructor Mrs. Rob- ert Jordan. Mrs. Lois Kayler presented certificates to girl guides who completed the teen-age home nur- sing course. Entertainment was provided by the Pennsylvania Dutch Chorus. Feb. 12. Elementary school children had a holiday today when 1,388 public school teachers attended professional development day pro- grams Feb. ll: Mr. and Mrs. Marcisco Oliveria and their two children batter- ed down the bars on a basement window to escape from a $10,000 fire which ravaged their home at 125 Wnterloo§t 5- WW. A snowstorm. lashed by high winds, dumped about four inches of snow on the Twin Cities to bring the total for this winter to 62.3 inches. _. John Buote, a third-year arts student at Waterloo Lutheran University, was elected president of the student council. Feb. 15. The Waterloo police- commission learned that increased salaries and operating expenses last year resulted in allelic“ of 316.165. Traffic accidents in January increased by 58 to 159 compared with the same period last year. Police Chief Harold Basse attributed the in- crease to this year's bad weather. _ _ . Week in retrospect - rCarl Buderf22, of 768 Stirling Ave, S., Kitchener. was hired as a full- time constable to bring the Waterloo police department's strength to 47 men. Feb. 16. Norman Parker and Mrs. Robert Jordan were honored by the local Red Cross/which presented service badges to each at the annual meeting of the society. - _ . Jami: Enns of 47 Siring St. W. was elected president of the Waterloo Red Cross branch. , public relations Jacob H. Elms