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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-07-29, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1987. Callander News 4 generations of McCutcheons visit at Home BY BRENDA CAMPBELL ACTIVITY CO-ORDINATOR Friday, July 17 brought many visitors to Callander Nursing Home. Mrs. Lottie McCutcheon was paid a visit by her daughter Barb, granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. Four genera­ tions were present in one room. You don’t see that very often anymore. Mrs. Winnie McPhail also had members of her family to visit. Her daughter, Pat Langlois and grand­ children dropped by. Mary Clark was in to visit Howard and Eleanor Short was visited by Mr. Short. Mrs. Millie McFarlane had a nice visit with her niece, Bonnie Evans and Oliver Stewart was happy Family Fun Day upcoming in Dungannon This year the Family Fun Day, sponsored by the Dungannon Agricultural Society, is offering two new attractions. On Sunday, August 9, displays of antique toys and model trains and of antique farm equipment will be added to the day’s activities. Farm toy shows seem to be growing in popularity with collec­ tors from near and far. Those who have a collection of miniature farm equipment are proud to display their best models as well as trade outdoor Variety Concert with local talent and M.C.'d by one of the announcers from CKNX Radio. Theclimaxof Family Fun Day will be the crowning of the 1987 Fair Queen by Vicki Pentland, Miss 1986 Dungannon Fair. A junior princess and prince will also be crowned. when Isabelle Hudson came to visit. Dorothy Higgins also had a nice visit with Charlie. Mrs. Pearl Stevenson was takento Victoria Hospital in London. We all wish her a very speedy return. A sunny Saturday sent Lila Toner out galavanting again. Winnie McPhail also went out for dinner and an evening at her daughter Pat’s. Isabel Wheeler visited with Margaret McBrien. Anne Elliott was in to see Bessie McCutcheon. Sunday brought the beginning ofanother hot humid week. Archer Grewar was the only smart one as he left for the lake with Harvey. Gerry Grobbink went to church and Oliver Stewart’s family was in to visit. Lori was in to see Lottie McCutcheon. Winniewas lucky and got out again for supper with Pat. Helen Poirierwasintovisit with Lillian Cox. RoyandDonna Fischer visited with Mrs. Ethel Fischer and Della Shaw was in to see her husband Mac. The Dewit girls visited with many of the residents, helpingto make it a very pleasant Sunday afternoon. The storm Sunday night knocked out the hydro so a lot of the work had to be done by flashlight. The thunder and lightning made for a restless night for many. The hydro was back on Monday morning and so was the sunshine. The Dunbar family presented the staff with a new Phillips coffee maker. Many thanks to the Dunbar family for this kind gesture. It will be put to good use. Isabel was in to see Oliver Stewart. Some good coffee from our new coffee machine opened everyone’s eyes Tuesday morning. The Blyth Singers came in to sing for everyone in the afternoon. A special thank you to them for brightening our day. Maggie Griffith’s niece Millie was here to visit. Mary Bradshaw visited with Winnie McPhail and Ray and Jack Stewart were in to see Oliver. Jerry Graff came in the evening to play the piano. Everyone enjoys hear­ ing you play Jerry. Maggie Griffith had a nice outing on Wednesday. Her niece Elizabeth took her out for a lovely car ride. Bruce and Blake Tufford were here to see Mr. Bill Close. Pat Langlois was in to visit Mrs. McPhail. Jean Evans visited with both Millie McFarlane and Ida Cooper. Lillian Cox was visited by her daughter, Helen. Thursday was nice and warm, perfect weather for a barbecue and picnic lunch. The residents of Callander Nursing Home got a real treat today. Lunch was served under a big shade tree in the back yard. Mac McGowan was the chef for the day. His barbecued hot dogs are sure to become world famous. Everyone enjoyed dessert also, but hadtolick their ice cream cones fast, as they were melting as fast as they were being scooped. Oh well, what’s a few sticky fingers. Everyone was cleaned up in time for Ann Smith to come and play the piano in the afternoon. Ula Toner left with friends for the weekend. Millie was in to chat with her aunt Maggie Griffith. A good week was had by all. Another Program From Assured Housing For Ontario. and sell at these shows. It can also create a trip down “Memory Lane’’ for those who have been farming for a length of time. Co-ordinator of the Antique Toy Show; Fred Phillips, of RR 7, Lucknow, reportsthattherehas been a great response, with quite a few collectors already registered for the show, including one genteleman from Hamilton who is eager to show his model trains in action. Henry Henricks, also of RR 7, Lucknow, is in charge of the antique farm equipment display. The equipment on view will show a wide range of machinery from yesteryear - some common, some extremely uncommon. Along with these two new features, the horse and antique tractor pulls will again be held. However, the two pulls will both start at 1 p.m. with the horse pull taking place in the corral and the antique tractors pulling on the track. At the same time, the judging of the Queen of the Fair contestants will commence at the Dungannon Seniors’ Centre. The children can enjoy some fun at the Junior Farmer Olympics, held on the ball diamond at the fairgrounds at 1:30 p.m. From 4:30 to 6:30, a Pork Barbecue will be available for $6 for adults, $3 for children 12 years of age and under and free for pre-schoolers. Only 500 people will be served so tickets should be purchased in advance. The evening will feature an Bluevale plans new park Turnberry Township Council has given approval to landscape plans for a new park to be located at Bluevale, in memory of a former resident. The design will now be submitted for approval to Dr. Helen Hogg of Richmond Hill, the benefactor of the new park. Earlier this year Dr. Hogg contacted the township about a memorial for her friend, Louise Patton, who had been born and raisesd in Bluevale. After several months of correspondence, it was agreed that a park behind the municipal office would be a fitting tribute. The park will contain flowering trees and shrubs, as well as a picnic and rest area. The date of October 3 has been tentatively set as the park’s opening day. Making Your Home Or Rental ApartmentMore Livable For Disabled Persons. here Are 3 ways you Can Qualify For Financial Assistance: 1, Homeowners: Are you disabled or do youhaveadisabled relative living withyou? Forgivable loans of up to $15,000 are available to help you make modifications to your home for yourself or a disabled family member. For example: build­ ing wheelchair ramps, modifying kitchens and bathrooms. Loans received through our Ontario Home Renewal Program will equal the cost of the work undertaken. Z. Convertpartofyour home or non-residential building into a rental apartment. , Landlords of older canlow-rise buildings also get assistance. Interest free loans of up to $5,000 are available to make new rental units for disabled occu­ pants in single-family homes and non-residential buildings. This special financial assistance is in addition to a $7,000per unit loan which you could qualify for through our Convert-to-Rent Program. fflnrin ie»1ss^aaa CONVERT- 0600600 TA.DrklT ©Ministry of Housing Ontario Hon. Alvin Curling, Minister Are you the landlord of a low- rise apartment building built before 1960? You could qualify for a,forgivable loan of up to $5,000 to make your rental units more livable for disabled persons. This amount is in addition to a forgivable loan of up to two-thirds of the cost of rehabilitating units in older low-rise apartments (loan maximum is $5,000 per unit). These funds are available through our Low-Rise Rehabilitation Program. LOW-RISE REHABILITATION For more information, contact your nearest Regional Office of the Ministry of Housing. Regional Offices of the Ministry of Housing Southern Office 55 Hess St.. S. Hamilton, Ontario. L8P 4R8 (416) 521-7500 or dial toll-free 1-800-263-8295 Eastern Office 1150 Morrison Dr.. 2nd Fir. Ottawa. Ontario. K2H 8S9 (613)820-8305 or dial toll-free 1-800-267-6108 Northwestern Office 5-10 West Arthur St. Thunder Bav. Ontario. PTE 5R7 (807)475-1465 or dial toll free 1-800-465-5015 Southwestern Office 380 Wellington St.. Suite 1100 London. Ontario. 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