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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1985-07-17, Page 20Residents cheered Residents of the Queensway Nursing Home in Hensall are responding positively to renovations completed there recently. Resident Louise Mitchell, said, residents, herself included, are much happier because of changes that have taken place. "There have been some wonderful changes. You'd hardly believe how wonder- ful unless you'd seen it then, and saw it now," she said. "We're all much happier. We have room -- space to move around and be more sociable." Plans to renovate the building were approved hi 1983. At that time owners Ed and Carolyn Ozimek, purchased property behind the building, demolished a house standing there, and proceeded with plans to enlarge their facility. • LARGE EXTENSION ' The result was the construction of a 60 by 80 foot extension to the rear of the building and the addition of 5,000 square feet living space to the two-storey structure. The addition allowed a number of changes to take place, including the construction of a larger, and brighter communal dining room and additions of ar activities room, jacuzzi bath and beauty parlor among other things. Other changes included the ability of the home to accommodate seniors needing strictly rest home care as well as those who required full nursing home care. An additional 33 ` beds, designated for nursing home use, were added to the facility and are housed on the main floor while all nursing home beds are housed on the second storey. They number 40. Other improvements have taken place as well. To maintain Ministry of Health standards an elevator was added to the facility, doorways were widened, windows enlarged and ceilings raised. They also created a much cheerier atmosphere, accord- ing to the staff. New paint and the allotment of more space per resident also increased the physical and emotional appeal of the facility to the residents. One other improvement to the building, which residents seem to enjoy most has been the addition of a "ton of bathrooms." Where previously a large number of residents were forced to share toilet facilities, now there is one provided for almost every room. At most the ratio now is four to one. "It's wonderful," commented Mrs. Mitch- ell. "I have my own toilet now. Before it was not like that, it was share and share alike." Mrs. Mitchell said she also has enjoyed the enlarged windows. which she said allow her to 'see all over." "It's so nice to look out." POSITIVE EFFECT According to Mary Beth Jantzi, Adminis- trative Services Coordinator, the changes have had a positive effect on both the residents and the staff. "It's a great improvement. There are still lots of things we can do, but when you think back to the old building I don't know how we managed with it," she said. "The home has always provided very good nursing care and kept very good standards. That, in itself, has made up for and helped us cope with a poor building in the past. Now things should be even better," she said. Her feelings are shared. Residents are content with the changes. The only other possible change Mrs. Mitchell could suggest was the dosing off of individual rooms more to eliminate the amount of noise that escapes them. "I'm satisfied. I wouldn't want to move out to any other room, or any other home. I like it here. It's a nice place." THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JULY 17, 1985 — All HAPPY RESIDENT- Louise Mitchell, a resident of the Oueensway Nursing and Rest Home in Hensall,is pleaseu with recent renovations to the building. An extension to the building has resulted In the availability of 5,000 a 'ditic ral square feet for resident use. (Mcllwraith photo) STACEY MARGARINE 2 LB. TUB Reg. 2.09 59 FROZEN JUICE 'MIX & MATCH' NIAGARA ORANGE JUICE 12.5 OZ. NIAGARA APPLE JUICE 12.5 OZ. KENT GRAPE JUICE 12.502. CYceaiditheted pewit GRADUATES 69 109 199 tJ LB. 20 LB. 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BAG BRENDA JEAN PULLMAN of Seaforth, graduated June 26, 1985 from Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto. with a dental assistant certificate. Brenda is the daughter of Gordon and Marian Pullman, P.114 Seaforth and a past graduate of Seaforth Public and Seaforth District High School. She is presently employed for Dr. Spinks, Brussels. Perth Liberal takes six-week contract with new govt. Brian Innes. Perth liberal candidate in the 1984 federal election has taken a six-week contract with the new Ontario liberal government. He is currently assisting provincial treasurer Robert Nixon. The Huron -Perth Roman Catholic separ- ate school board is planning a teacher - trustee banquet this fall after having let the ritual slip for a number of years because of the cost. Parent volunteers in the schools will also be invited. Huron County Council is going into the hat business. The county will purchase 200 hats at $2,90 each plus crests at $1.98 each and will sell them at cost. Zurich's new reeve. Robert Fisher, was welcomed to the July meeting of Huron County council, Reeve Fisher replaces Isadore Laporte. This marks Zurich's second . change since the 1982 municipal election. Then, Don Van Patter was named reeve. Three more Huron County municipalities have added velvet leaf and proso millet to the noxious weed list for their municipality. Colborne and Ashfield townships and Meter have joined the growing list. Huron County is putting its best foot forward. The agriculture and property committee recently toured all eaunty build- ings• and found the buildings to be well maintained. A letter of commendation is going to be forwarded to the custodial staff. John MacKinnon, social services adminis- trator for Huron County has been re-elected' to the board of directors of the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association and re -appointed secretary -treasurer. Huronview, home for the aged, is going to start promoting itself. Administrator Wayne Lester said the home will spend over $1,000 to tell Huron County and area residents what it has to offer. The promotion will be shown on CKNX television this fall.