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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1977-06-16, Page 19Heather Gardens, afamily affair "Its a family affair", is the appropriate phrase to describe Heather Gardens. The home for the mentally and physically handicapped in Vanastra is run by Mrs. Blair Haskett and her two daughters-in-law, Lark and Pk Shirley Haskett along with a staff of fifteen. An additional 39 residents work under -special permits for the handicapped from Man- power. The private guest home which opened in December 1975 is contained in three buildings which were for- mally the officers mess at the old Clinton Air Force base. The buildings have been divided to suit the individual needs of the home. A main building houses the cooking and eating quarters, offices, activity and sitting rooms for the residents. Another building has been designated for the use of the ladies and a third building is used by the ▪ men. Presently some 70 people come to Heather Gardens each day. For the daily rate of $6.50 the people are sent by a social worker or psychiatrist and are given the chance to prepare themselves for society. Approximately 190 people have gone through Heather Gardens. This private guest home offers workshops, bowling lanes, bingos, dances, sing -songs, swim- ming at the Vanastra Com- munity Centre and various volunteer help from Church groups. For Clair Haskett this type of work is nothing new. She received her twining in Glasgow, Scotland as a registered psychiatric nurse. She nursed for eight years and then raised her family,. Until the administration or* Heather Gardens Mrs. Haskett had been involved in volunteer work. Like Heather Gardens, Mrs. Haskett ran a similar self supporting home in St. Thomas. However the locality and space df the buildings in Vanastra prompted her to buy them and set up a bigger in- stitution. Re -decorating and im- provements helped make the buildings into a private home. In the future Heather Gar- dens are hopefully going to receive a licence from the Provincial Government to become an institutional home. For this Heather Gardens will need to meet the standards of nursing homes and hospitals and further improvements are being made to , meet these requirements. • Mrs. Shirley Luther led the Sunday evening song service sponsored by the Christian • Women's Club,. Mr. Luther accompanied at the organ for the hymns and for a vocal duet number by Elsie Hen- derson. The weather was perfect on Monday evening for the annual Spring drive, spon- soredr by the Exeter United Church. The cars arrived at the Home at six -thirty and all • of the residents who were able, had a lovely two hour drive to several areas in the county. This event is one of, the highlights of the year at the Home and many thanks to those who provided .cars and arranged the drive. The Central Huron Secondary School Band played for a concert on the • front lawn on Family Night. Miss Story is director of the thirty -piece band and although the evening was cool, a great many of the residents were able to enjoy the concert from the rooms on the west side of the building and the front entrance. Three new members were welcomed to the over 90 Club at the June meeting. They are, ' Mrs. Grasby, Mrs. Fremlirl, and Mrs. Foran. Twenty-six members at- tended the meeting, were entertained with music by the Huronview Orchestra, and sing -a -long led by Nelson Lear and Betty Rogers. The Walkerburn Club volunteers assisted with the activities. The week of June 19 to 25 M f KAWASAKI Sales Service Parts Accessories Factory Trained Mechanics at ZJLLGULL� SPORTS & RECREATION LIMITED VARNA 262-5809 • has been designated Senior Citizens' Week in Ontario and the residents of Huronview will be hosting one or more of the Seniors' Clubs of the County each day. The Committee of Management has declared open house for the week and invites not only the clubs, but all citizens over 60, to come and join in the programs. For this week only, the dining room will be open to Senior visitors and volunteers at $1 per meal. It would be ap- prgciated if clubs or in- dividuals_;who are planning to stay for meals would let Huronview know in advance. Dinner for visitors will be served at 12:45 p.m. and supper at 5:30 p.m, The week's activities will commence with a special church service in the auditorium conducted by guest minister, Rev. J. Ure Stewart of Seaforth. Ontario Street Church, Clinton, Junior choir, men's quartette and organist Doris McKinley will provide the music. Visiting Clubs will be; Monday, June 20, Bayfield and Blyth, Tuesday, Brussels and Clinton, Wednesday, Exeter and Hensall, Thur- sday, Dashwood and Grand Bend, Friday, Goderich and Zurich and. Saturday, Seaforth and Wingham. Celebrations will end on Sunday, June 26 with morning service in the auditorium conducted by the regular Chaplain, Rev. W. McWhinnie and special music by '"resident, Mrs. Henderson and an evening ,song service with the Clinton Christian Reformed Church group assisted by their Senior Citizens. Moments Iike these are what the forests of Canada afford . us. PROTECT THEM. Strawberries! PICK YOUR OWN Open Daily 8 a.m. - Weather permitting Bring your own qt. boxes, 4-6 qt. baskets or qt. boxes may be purchased NO POTS 'OR PANS ALLOWED LEONARD LOVELL 262-5729 West of Hwy 4 at Kippen Intersection First Farm on left Over two -and -a -half years worth of crafts made by the residents of Heather Gardens were on display at the Clinton Spring Fair. Lark and Shirley Haskett showed off the different handiworks. The workshop at Heather Gardens is supervised by Nel Gonie and aided by Shirley Haskett, right. (News -Record photo) Jottings from St. Joe's On Friday, June 3, the school held a track and field day, The following are the results. Junior girls, ages 5-7: 60 metres, first, Teresa Van den Elzen; second, Cleo Hubert; third, Della Broderick; 100 metres, Teresa Van den Elzen, Della Broderick, Linda Brand; 200. metres, Teresa Van den Elzen, Della Broderick, Linda Brand; high jump, Janet Ducharme, Linda Brand, Lynn Besaire; running long jump, Janet . Ducharme and Teresa Van den Elzen, Linda Brand, Trina Russo and Rosita Brand; standing long jump, Linda Brand, Teresa Van den Elzen, Della Broderick; softball throw, Lynn Feeney„ Rosita Brand, Cleo Hubert. Junior Boys, ages 5-•7: 60 metres, Jeromy Ten Hag, Jeff Graf, Paul Brand; 100 metres, Jeff Graf, Jeromy Ten Hag, Paul Brand; 200 metres, Jeff Graf, Jeromy Ten Hag, Michael Riley; high jump, Jeff Graf, Ronnie Cook, Paul Brand; running long jump, Paul Brand, Jeromy Ten Hag, Jeff Graf and Billy Van Beers; stan- ding long jump, Paul Brand, Jeff Graf, Jeromy Ten Hag; ball throw, Jeff Graf, Billy 'ran Beers, Matthew Kerrigan. Junior girls, ages 8-10: 60 metres, Denise Brand, Colleen Scruton, Barbara Brand and Lori Schmidt; 100 metres, Colleen Scruton, Denise Brand, Lori Schmidt, Jacqueline Shea; 200 metres, Lori Schmidt,, Colleen Scruton, Jacqueline Shea; high jump, Colleen Scruton, Lori Schmidt, Barbara. Brand; running long jump, Lori Schmidt, Colleen Scruton, Barbara • Brand; standing long jump, Denise Brand, Debbie Leigh Smith, Colleen Scruton ; softball throw, Denise Brand, Debbie Leigh Smith, Jacqueline Shea. Junior bbys, ages 8-10: 60 metres, Robert Dupee, Jerry McMahon, Ricky Gautreau; 100 metres, Robert Dupee, Ricky Gautreau, Kevin Armstrong and Jerry McMahon; 200 metres, Robert Dupee, Kevin Arm- strong, Jerry McMahon; high jump, Billy Van Ninhuys, Kevin Armstr( ng, i Paul Hubert; running long jump, Robert Dupee, Jerry McMahon, Ricky Gautreau, standing long juml- Robert Dupee, Jerry Mc. ilahon, Kevin Armstrong; ball throw, Jerry McMahon, Billy Van Ninhuys and Robert Dupee. Intermediate girls, ages 11- 12: 100 metres, Marg Dupee, Cathy Van Ninhuys, Mary McMahon; 200 metres, Marg Dupee, Mary McMahon, Denise Corbett and Cathy Van Ninhuys; 400 metres, Marg Dupee, Mary McMahon, Cathy Van Ninhuys; 800 metres, Marg Dupee, Mary McMahon, Denise Corbett; high jump, Cathy Van Ninhuys, Mary McMahon, Cheryl Armstrong and Marg Dupee; running long jump, Cathy Van Ninhuys, Marg Dupee, Mary McMahon; standing long jump, Susanne Smith. Intermediate boys, ages 11- 12: 100 metres, Danny Brideau, Rodney Merner, Steven Riley; 200 metres, Danny Brideau, Steven Riley, Rodney Merner; 400 metres, Steven Riley, Danny Brideau, Denny Brideau; high jump, Ricky Shanahan, Danny Brideau, Steven Riley; triple jump, Greg Schmidt, Ricky Shanahan, Wayne Smith; running long jump, Jeff Gautreau and Danny Brideau, John Boon and Ricky Shanahan, Ken Brideau; softball throw, Ken Brideau, Danny Brideau, Ricky Shanahan. 1 SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS FOR SUMMER INSTALLATION YOUR MEMORIAL SHOULD BE ORDERED NOW Clinton - Seaforth ,Area Representative MICHAEL FALCONER '153 High Street Clinton 482-9441 Goderich Area Representative ROBERT McCALLUM 11 Cambria Road Goderich 524-7345 My Sig care Thanks To the Electors of Huron -Bruce FOR THE OVERWHELMING SUPPORT I RECEIVED AT THE POLLS ON JUNE 9TH To my workers a special word of thanks for the time and effort spent on my behalf. It was truly a team effort and I 'will be forever grateful to all those people who worked so hard in my support. To the electors of Huron - Bruce I will do my best to represent the riding at Queen's Park to the best of my ability. Sincerely, MURRAY GAUNT Senior boys, over 12: 100 metres, Jeff Schmidt, Jim Brideau and Paul Gautreau, Vince Brochu; 200 metres, Jeff Schmidt, Jim Brideau, John Bradley and Paul Gautreau; 400 metres, Jeff Schmidt, Vince Brochu, John Bradley; 800 metres, Jeff Schmidt, Vince Brochu, John Bradley: high jump, Jim Brideau, John Bradley, Paul Gautreau: running long jump, Jeff Schmidt, Paul Gautreau, Jim Brideau; triple jump, .Teff Schmidt, John Bradley, Jim Brideau; ball throw, Jeff Schmidt, Paul Gautreau, Jim Brideay. •• $.4Your heart works alharder when eiiyou're not in game. Get fit and turn the' cu clock hack. kilo, Fitness is fun. Try some. , 5 (-(:--7 1kifjp I P PaRTICIP70/017 r l the M1 CLINTON NEWS,RECORD, , THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1977 The Forester's chicken barbecue was held on Wed- nesday, June 8. The weather was good and the barbecue was successful with well over 1,100 people being served. Mrs. W.L. Whyte visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van der Molan, Mark, Paul and Margie of Oakville and with her cousin, Mrs. Hudson Woodruff of St. Davids. They also attended the Campbell- Higginbottom wedding on Saturday. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stevenson, David, Darren and Luanne were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Gow of Brampton. Mr. and Mrs. Marris Bos, Steven, Sharon, Kenny, Michael, Andy and Kathy visited on Sunday in Mitchell with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bos. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Presz- cator, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Preszcator, Bill, Debbie and Michael attended the King picnic held at the Crediton corpmunity centre on..Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George McIlwaln, Lynn and•Steven of Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Merner and family visited on Sunday with Mrs. George Mellwain. Birthday Party Court Fascination of Benmiller and Court Con- stantine, L 1692 gathered at the Forester's Hall on Monday evening June 13, for a birthday party for both lodges. Over 50 sisters and two guests, fraternal director, Norman Hill and his wife Jessie of Brantford, enjoyed a delicious smorgasbord supper. Gifts were given to the people with the closest bir- thday to the date selected. Ella Jewitt introduced Mr. Gorden Wright of Seaforth who showed pictures on his trip to Scotland. Olave Little thanked him for the enjoyable pictures. Court Constantine held a business meeting and it was decided to accept the catering for the 'beef barbecue in Seaforth on August 3. PAG 19 renouncement 'A Craig Cox Steve Brown of Lorne Brown Motors, Clinton is pleased to announce. tat Craig Cox has joined our Sales Staff. 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