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Wednesday June 15, 2005
Exeter Times Advocate
Blue Water Rest Home marks 40th anniversary
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Shippitty the clown shares some fun with Sheridyn
Van Altena (left), Cosette Gelinas and Jacquelyn Van
Altena. Below, "Audibly Awesome" serenades the
audience. From left to right: Bert Lobb, Bill Strong,
Richard Rose, Richard Lobb and Len Lobb.
Blue Water Rest Home is marking its 40th anniversary this year. On June 12 an outdoor celebration show-
cased entertainment, a BBQ and other activities. Centenarian residents Adeline Denomy (left) and Meda
O'Brien share the spotlight with other dignitaries. From left to right: Rob Morley (South Huron Mayor), Paul
Steckle (MP), Martha Craig (BWRH Administrator), Doug Layton (Huron County Warden), Brian McHugh
(BWRH Chair, Board of Directors) and Bill Dowson (Bluewater Mayor). (photos/Stephanie Mandziuk)
Above, Stephanie Gelinas performs with her father
Martin Gelinas. Below, Marilyn Heimrich (left) with
her mother Helen Haberer and husband Ron
Heimrich (BWRH board member). Haberer, a Blue
Water resident, celebrated her 91 st birthday June 1 I .
John Becker (left) and Mark Tucker, of the Zurich
Lions Club, turn up the heat with hot burgers. Below,
Joe Overholt sings with his grandaughter Melanie
Overholt.
Virgina Elg (left) and Romayne McClinchey take a step
back in time while reviewing articles and photos per-
taining to the history of Blue Water Rest Home. The
nursing home's motto is: "Service to Seniors:
Yesterday,Today and Tomorrow."