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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 (R3C OK1) Make up your own way to remember your code. Then send it to your friends. POSTAL COPE PDSTiziL • • AHEAD! BUY CANADA !AV: 11119IL BBONpt -to maturity. 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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 A MICIVII IS NW A TOY.