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4A—Clinton News-Record, Thursday, November 2, 1972
In the winter of one's life
there comes a time when the less
fortunate elderly find them-
selves in a position where they
can no longer take care of them-
selves financially, physically or
both.
These proud people that were
the backbone and builders 'of
this fine country, find them-
selves seemingly alone in their
time of distress. However, they
are not forgotten.
The provincial governments,
along with many dedicated
caring people, have taken the
load of the nation's elderly on
their shoulders, and are seeing
that they receive the best care
possible. They move 'these
people to centres where they're
looked after by highly qualified
people. They also receive warm
friendly companionship and live
out their lives doing creative
rewarding things for, and with,
the people who genuinely care
about them.
One such centre, rich in
history and usefulness to the
(Part 1)
community, is the Huronview
home for the aged in Clinton,
Huronview was founded in
1895, and when ready for use in
1896 was called "Poorhouse".
At that time a Mr. French was
the keeper of the home,
It originally sat on about 68
acres of farmland. The total
staff at this time consisted of:
the keeper and his wife, a cook,
and a hired man.
When the "Poorhouse"
opened there were about 100
rooms and about nine residents
until the spring of 1897 when
more came, The first female
resident was Ida Cunningham
from Elimville. The first male
resident was Wes Sutton from
the Exeter area.
Doctor for the home at that,
time was Dr. J.W. Shaw who
remained on staff until 1946,
The present doctor is Dr: C.F.
Doorly of Goderich.
The home was entirely self
sufficient. All of the fruits and
vegetables were grown on the
farm for the residents. Cattle
were raised for meat and milk.
Any crop left over would be
sold.
The only thing bought
regularly, was soft soap for the
laundry.
About 5,000 quarts of fruit
were done up every fall for the
coming winter. The clothes for
the residents were made them-
selves or by the staff.
In the early 1920's the name
was changed to "House of
Refuge". In 1923, John Jacobs,
from below Baden, and his wife,
formerly from around Dash-
wood, took over the home. Mr.
Jacobs supervised the home un-
til March 31, 1939 and Mrs.
Jacobs took over until 1956.
Their son Dick was the farm
manager those years. The front
entranceway to the grounds was
an archway where the sign
"House of Refuge" hung. One
day when Dick' was bringing in
an extra large load of hay, he
caught the sign and down it
came. Shortly after, they
renamed the home "Huron
County Home".
by Rob /Col/online
There were about eight acres
of garden on the grounds, One of
the residents, Harry Halford
bad his own however. At one
point Harry .took a fancy to
grow peanuts and by gosh if he
didn't succeed,
Another colourful resident in
those early days was big George
Wilson who was reported to
stand over seven feet tall and
wore a size 24 shoe with the sole
carved out of a two-inch plank.
When he arrived at the home,
his bed had to be extended
about three feet. Big George was
buried around Benmiller,
Dick Jacobs recalls that 'his
salary for being farm manager
was $48 per month and that he
was paid four times a year when
the committee met.
One of the former employees
of the home is Billy George
Hanly, the assiutant clerk-
treasurer of Goderich, In 1945
the farm name was changed ,to
Huronco, Around 1952 the
Huron County Home received
its first subsidy from the
provincial government and has
been supported by them since,
At that time the first exten-
sion wing was built. In 1960 a
large shed containing all the
machinery was destroyed by,
fire. It was later replaced,
Later in 1960, construction
began on a new wing destined to
replace the original building
which had served so well. In
1961, the original building was
torn down and the new one put
into use. Since then there has
been no major building changes.
The current structure has a
capacity for about 310 beds, a
10 bed infirmary, and about 186
residents. There are about 180
staff members.
The farm behind the home
was sold in 1946 but there are
plans to turn the land in front
into a park in the near future.
Do not have pity for the
elderly at Huronview for to
them it is their new home and a
way of life that gives them the
companionship and usefulness
that they need in their winter of
life.
Go-Getters
enjoy '500'
The Go-Getters Club of St,
Paul's Anglican Church, Clinton,
held their first card party of the
fall season on October 25 at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin
Betties, There were seven tables
of "500".
Winners were as follows: high
lady, Mrs. Milton Wiltse; high
man, Eric Switzer; low lady,
Mrs. Donald Harris; low gent,
Robert Welsh. The person with
the Halloween birthday was
Mrs. Riva Wilson, A vote of
thanks was extended to the host
and also appreciation extended
to everyone for supporting their
used clothing sale on October 21
by Mr. Joe Silcox.
another time
Jr oam
Ralph's three
clubs overpowered
Ken's one
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A bit of history
Huronview in
The Empty Pew
W. Jene Miller
This column has been on a
year's sabbatical leave, and
what that year has involved has
been one of the most infor-
mative and challenging of a life-
time.
A big part of the year was
spent in teaching psychology in
a junior college, and learning
anew the concerns, life-styles
and basic concepts of campus
life. The changes in young
minds and young interests is
amazing -- and to anyone con-
cerned for social issues,
somewhat disturbing.
After the second world
massacre, and after the Korean
butchery the campuses were hot-
beds of political concern and
social change. Today, 'taint so.
What the majority of young
adults want seems to be simply
to be left alone to develop their
own lives and find their own
ladder up the economic scale tc
private swimming pools, private
office and private sanitarium.
They are concerned, but far
more willing to leave it to
chance and bureacrac,v than to
become involved or get
"hasseled" about it. They are a
cool lot, and resent high-
pressure, but fail to discern low-
pressure!
Another part of the year was
spent in campaigning in a
school-board election. Losing
the election was a deliberate
choice when the opportunity
came to run on a lot of hate-the-
government; 'or we-won't-bus,
claptrap. The campaign was a
very intriguing challenge to
keep one's own integrity in the
face of lies and even of
possibilities to bring criminal
charges against public officials.
The political race engendered
a great respect for elected of-
ficials who can keep getting
elected and still retain some
semblance of personal integrity
under massive pressures. It is
easy to see why good men have
their lives cut short by over-
work and internal tensions and
wliy so many good men succumb
to heart-attacks and ulcers. The
next time you see your own
favorite public official- give him
a warm handshake. You'd never
believe all the hell he puts up
With to serve our land. And next
time you see your most un-
favorite official, shake his hand,
because yqu can gloat over his
constant internal agony!
Part of the year's sabbatical
has been spent trying to for-
mulate new concepts for what it
means to be a church; and to
thereby organize a professional
order for clergymen which will
provide training and support for
those who really wish to BE.
And I sure am glad to be
back! Thanks. to who asked
where [ was.
Safety tips
When you have to get
somewhere quickly, hurry up —
before you enter the car. The
Ontario Safety League says that
if you try to make up for lost
time behind the wheel, you
could be the loser.
Traffic would be a lot safer if'
drivers tried to keep a little
extra margin of safety, says
Ontario Safety League. If you
avoid "near misses", you'll
avoid accidents.
A look at Huronview
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