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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-06-14, Page 15• • • Five Clinton girls received the highest honor in Guiding last week when they received the Canada Cord. The cords were given at the mother and daughter banquet last week. Those receiving the award included, front row, left to right, Sharon East and Anne Lavis. Back row, Karen Cook, Margis Wise and Laureen Craig.(News-Record photo) Active Clinton lady dies Hattie M. Burton A Clinton native, Hattie, M. Burton, died in Huronview on June 1 after a lengthy illness. She was 77 years old. Mrs. Burton was born in Clinton on .March 15, 1902 to Fredrick and Edith Livermore. She lived in and attended school in town and on December 4, 1944' she married Waldley Burton in Clinton. The couple resided in Clinton where Mrs. Burton was active in communit y organizations. She was a Clarence, both of'Clinton. past Worthy Mistress in the Orange Lodge 377 LOBA, a past member of the WI and a past member of the Hor- ticultural Society. She was a member of the St. Paul's Anglican Church. She was predeceased by her husband, parents and one brother, and is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Bissett of Goderich and Mrs. Viola Lampman of Clinton. She The LOBA Orange is also survived by three Lodge 377 held a brothers, Earl of memorial service on Stratford, and Percy,. and Monday e.vening..„. Funeral services were held on June 5 at the Beattie Funeral Home with Rev. James Broadfoot in charge: Interment followed at the Clinton cemetery. The pallbearers were Bob Livermore, Ed Deeves, Dick Steeper Jim} Livermore, Wayne Bissett and Earl Livermore. Huronview role changes In the past 10 years, according to the ad- ministrator of Huron - view, Huron County Home for the Aged near Clinton, the role of the home has changed from a residence for senior citizens to a health care facility. Chester Archibald says the average age of residents has gradually increased due to com- munity support services ' that allow senior citizens to remain longer in their own homes. Archibald said such things as housing units built especially for seniors, meals -on -wheels, home care services, homemaking services and day care centres allow Huron's elderly to be much more self-reliant for a longer period of time. As a result, Huron - view's extended care services are much more in demand. Figures in a report prepared by Archibald, showed that while the number of residents at I-uronview was the same in 1977 as in 1978, 292 men and women, the number of resident days had diminished from 108,461 in 1977 to 107,064 in 1978. Archibald explained that residents who are older when they arrive, and not in good health, need extended care facilities. Often times, the normal care wing has space while the extended care beds are full with a long waiting list. Huronview does offer some special services for seniors now, including vacation care. This service allows a family, with an elderly person in their home, to take a holiday while their charge is cared for temporarily at Huron - view. That service was started in 1971 and is now becoming better known and more popular. Huronview also offers a day care centre which is presently attended by an average of 11 people per day. While this service operates separately from the Home, residents and day care people do get together for many ac- tivities. Archibald does feel that sucn visits to Huronview help to, dispel] much of the old Stigma attached -to the county home for the ,fid. The administrator thinks that when visiting seniors see the friendly, pleasant atmoshpere at Huronview, they will be much less concerned when it is necessary for them to leave their own homes and move into Huronview or a facility like it. When Huron County Council met on Thursday in Goderich, councillors were treated to a letter from Judge K.F.Arkell of Vernon, British Columbia, who spent a week visiting his father who is a resident of Huronview. Writes Judge Arkell,"I want to commend you and all of your staff for the manner in which yo Operate the -home -home at 'Huronview. A11 of the staff were extremely kind, pleasant and co- operative at all times. The food in the cafeteria was excellent and Mrs. Rogers, the dietician, should be commended in this regard." In other business, county council learned that the future will require many im- provements at Huron - view including. new equipment, furnishings, redecorating, minor renovations etc. Archibald was questioned on the fire detectors at the Home. It was learned these safety devices are wired directly into the elec- trical service. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1979—PAGE 15 Girls and Ieaders honored at Guide banquet Clinton Legion was filled to capacity the evening of June 5 as Brownies, Guides and Vanastra gathered for their annual mother and daughter banquet. A special welcome was extended to Division Commissioner, Mrs. Carroll McKim, Lucknow, Legion Huronview residents do well at spring fair Saturday morning, our choir held a short practice because we were busy preparing our Float Entry for the Clinton Parade. We were all pleased 'to hear that our float won a first prize. Mrs. Grace Peck, Mrs. Verna Elliott, Miss Margaret Mitchell, Mrs. Dora Buchanan, M3 -s. Florence Flood, Mrs. Charlotte Dearing, and Mrs. Hannah Wilson, had entries in the Women's Craft section, the results being four firsts, and a second prize. On Monday afternoon, Brussels United Church Women came to Huronview and put on an excellent program. The chairman was Reverend Eric Le Drew, minister of Brussels United Church. Accompanist on the piano was Mrs. Judy Morton. Members of the Sing Along Quartet were Betty Campbell, Nelva Scott, Sarah Stephenson and Barbara McCutcheon. Square dancers were Irene Richmond, Gert Kellington, Betty Campbell, Donelda Pearson, Nora Stephenson, Fran Bremner, and Barb McCutcheon. Mrs. Betty Graber sang two solos. A reading was given by Betty McCutcheon. The Hymn" -Sing 'featured the Quartet. Heather Morton favou-red -ps by -playing -pi-a-r-re seleef-ion;-kea-ding was by Sarah Stephen- son. Wednesday afternoon was the Huronview Bazaar and Bake Sale which `was well attended. The' flowers that decorated the hall were very kindly donated by Mrs. Mary Haugh. A very special "Thank You". Special congratulations go out to Mrs. Mary Ross who celebrated her 90th birthday this past Monday, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lorne , ' Brown. Several Huronview residents were in attendance. Mrs. Ross was also the lucky winner of a cup and saucer at a recent draw at Brucelea Haven Nursing Home. (Walkerton). Huronview would like to welcome Mr. Stanley Stephen, ' Mr. Andrew EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Conestoga College Certificate Programs Would you like to upgrade your job skills? Get back in the work force? Or move ahead in the work force? You can do it...in Clinton Conestoga College, Clinton Campus, offers the following Certificate Programs on a continuous entry basis throughout the year. Acattemic Upgrading English, Mathematics andeScience to College entry level *Programs are offered' on a continuous intake basis throughout • the year. *Contact the Clinton Campus for the date of the next openings. *Testing and counselling are available to help you select a program. *Funding assistance may be available. Check to see if you are eligible. Call or write to arrange an interview, or drop In to the Clinton Campus on Vanastra Road, 482-3458, for more information on these or any of our other programs. Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology ItVe'vegot a lotto share. Houston from Seaforth, Mrs. Edna Cantelon from Clinton, also Mr. Stanley Jackson who is in on Vacation Care. Remember June 17-23 is Senior Citizens Week. Come and visit with us. Smile If the owl is so wise, why doesn't he get on the day shift? President Norm LaCroix and Mrs. LaCroix, Vapastra Lions President Murray Hohner and Mrs. Hohner, numerous in- dividuals who have assisted in testing and to four ladies from the Legion Auxiliary who served the banquet. Following the banquet, presentations were made to those retiring. Junior leaders Marianne Menzies and Jane Coventry were honored for their years of dedication and service. Mrs. Carroll McKim, division commissioner and Mrs. Donna Wood, district commissioner who are both completing their terms, were presented with gifts. Thelma Ellerby, retiring treasurer of the district, was unable to attend the banquet and will be honored at a later date. Legion president, Norman LaCroix presented 16 Guides with sylva comppsses. The Legion. was praised for the generosity and in- terest given to Guiding. Clinton Guide Carol Bean and Vanastra Guide Valerie Lewis received their "All Round Cord". This award represents many, many hours of sincere effort on the past of the girls. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of five "Canada Cords" which is the highest award for a Guide and formerly known as the gold cord. Recipients of this award have not only completed Guide requirements but have shown great ability incamping and leadership. We are ptsouc of Guides Karen Cook, Laureen Craig, Sharon East, Ann Lavis and Margaret Wise. A plea for volunteers was given by Com- missioner Wood. She stressed that local in- volvement has been in- creasing at the rate of 10 percent each year and is likely to show an even greater increase with the implements ion of new age groupigs. "This increase is splendid but the leaders need more help to give a program," she said. rs Joyce Irwin, in - good M coming commissioner, will be happy to interview those interested in len- ding a hand. Everyone enjoyed the many skits and songs presented by the girls and the leaders. Mrs. Margaret Coventry led a rousing sing -song. The evening closed with the "International Year of the Child" prayer said in unison. R.K. 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Eldon Bradley holds the plaque presented by the Ontario Mutual Insurance Association at the annual convention in Toronto, in recognition of West Wawanosh Mutual Fire insurance Company's 100th anniversary. Stephen Whitney holds the plaque presented to him for receiving the highest mark at the General Agents School. - West Wawanosh Mutual Fire Insurance Company celebrated their 100th Anniversary; May 30th in Lucknow, when they hosted Group 6 Area Meeting. Past Sec.-Treas. Frank Thompson, was guest speaker and gave a history of the company. West Wawanosh Mutual Fire Insurance Agents Delmar Sproul R. R. 3 Auburn Phone 529-7273 Mason Robinson Wingham Phone 357-2478 DONALD MacKAY, R.R. 3 RiPLEY, PHONE 395-5362 Frank Foran R. R. 2 Lucknow Phone 528-6943 John F. MacLennan R. R. 3 Goderich Phone 395-5197 NOT AVAILABLE AT PiCTURE TIME • 4w .rima. -