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Homecoming '87, 1987-07-01, Page 21THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1987. PAGE A-21. .sport o!Qo<ie Canada's Prettiest \ \ WELCOMES YOU! BEDFORD ARMS MOTEL HIGHWAY 21 S, GODERICH LARGEST, MOST MODERN MOTEL IN AREA COMPLETELY REFURBISHED AIR CON., TV AND PHONE. BREAKFAST SERVED. Only Guaranteed Reservations held after 6 p.m. PHONE 524-7348 YOUR HOST: EILEEN PALMER _ Homecoming ’87_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Ross of Brussels, in 1892; the name “D.C. Ross” can still be seen written on the sidewalk at the front entrance. Callander Nursing Home a Brassine Bed & Breakfast Dinnerbyarrangement RR 2, Goderich, 524-6300 The BLUFFS Motel •Swimming Pool *20 Rooms •Air Conditioned •Colour TV Hwy. 21 South, Goderich, 524-7396 CEDAR LODGE Motel ’•30 Rooms •Pool SSL •Satellite Dish •Waterbeds 157 Huron Rd. GODERICH 524-8379 ! •11 Rooms (1 non-smoking room) •Cable TV •Air Conditioning 54 Victoria N. GODERICH 524-2302 Gardiner’s Motel Trailer Park and Camping 400 Bayfield Rd., Goderich (Across from Suncoast Mall) •Pool •Shopping within walking distance Country 21 Hwy. 21 South (Just north of Bayfield) •10 Rooms •Lake Huron close by FOR RESERVATIONS 524-7302 Demlop Motel FEATURING: •Colour TV *12 Rooms *Air Cond. • Clean Country Atmosphere Hwy. 21 North, Goderich 524-8781 building has long history BY DAWN WHITE HEAD NURSE AT CALLANDER SINCE 1965 It is not known the year this house, knowntomany, asone of Brussels most beautiful landmarks was built. It has been traced back to 1861 when it was registered to Thomas Halliday. From 1861 to 1892,1.1. Hawks, John Brown and John Holmes resided there on lot 405, Turnberry St. In May, 1892 David Ross took possession, and this is why many older Brussels citizens refer to this home as the Old Ross House. In fact the name D.C. Ross still remains on the sidewalk leading into the front entrance. David and Maria Ross lived and raised their family there from 1892 to 1956. By then, both David and Maria had passed away and Gertrude, their daughter, occupied the house for two years. Both Gertrude and her sister, Luella McLaughlin, later resided there and passed away in the house. Gertrude sold the house to Edward and Mary Baker in 1958. They called it Baker’s Convale­ scent Home. Lila Goll, one of the first persons hired by the Bakers, recallsthat Mr. and Mrs. Baker worked together bathing the resi­ dents, and doing the cooking and the laundry. Mary Stevenson was the registered nurse at this time. Hens and chickens were kept in the barfi at the back, which is now the staff’s dining room. Eggs and chicken and dumplings were often on the menu. The Bakers, with there family lived in the back of the upstairs. At first they accommo­ dated six residents, and by 1961, had thirteen. Ida Evans also worked along with the Bakers, Mary Stevenson and Lila Goll. Perhaps there were a few others now unknown, but it was truly a small staff compared to the standards of today. The Bakers sold the home to Douglas J. Callander in March, 1961. Doug and his mother, Edna, started expanding at once. Doris McDonald was the registered nurse at the time, and later, Marg Krauter. The wings on the north side upstairs and down and upstairs on the south side were added to the home accommodating 34 men and women. Since regula­ tions were not so strict at this time, the house was quite crowded. Doug married Betty, his wife, whoalsowas a registered nurse and who, along with Marg Krau­ ter, were in charge. The staff increased immensely. Marg Krauter, who devoted years of her life to Callander, recalls how she was not only the RN,butwasjack-of-all-trades. She did cooking, laundry, director of nursing, and then administrator for a while after the Callanders left, and greatly enjoyed her work. In 1970, Betty Callander and Marg Krauter taught a RN A course which was offered through the Nursing Home. The final examina­ tion was written at Western University, London. The gradu­ ates were Doug Callander, Kitty Rutledge, Isabel Reihl, Fannie Somers and Dawn White. Grace Jutzi, R.N., also devoted many years, both part time and full time, to the home. Extendicare was introduced to the home in 1972. Inspections became more fre­ quent, and rules more strict. The home was beginning to be run more like a hospital. Douglas Callander sold to Austin Nursing Homes Ltd. in 1973, Roger Keay was the administrator, with Ron Forshaw following him. The addi­ tion tothe south was built in 1974. It didn’t accommodate any more residents, but had to meet the new standards. Edna Pearson, R.N., joined the staff and became a faithful worker for 11 years. She is still active in the home as a volunteer, and at the present time is President of the Resident Council. It isn’t all work at Callander - there is much to be said about the fun time. The home is fortunate in having church groups and other volun­ teers that come in with great entertainment. Betty Graber, R.N. joined the work force in 1 Besides being head nurse on the 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. shift, she spent four years as Director of Nursing, and still remains on staff. Karen Parker, R.N., was a dedicated nurse for seven years. The home was owned by Keay Nursing Homes Inc. from 1981 to 1983, with Norman and Roger Keay as administrators. The home has been Accredited since 1980, meaning it has met the standards for quality of care set by the Canadian Council on Hospital Accreditation. Janis Aitcheson served a term as assistant administrator. Margo Taggart and Betty White were Directors of Nurses for short terms. The present owners, Mac- Gowan Nursing Homes Ltd., pur­ chased the home from the Keays in August, 1983. Lynn Hayes, assistant admini­ strator, joined the staff shortly after and remains at Callander. Yvonne Struke became Director of Nurses in 1985, and remains Director. Mr. and Mrs. MacGow- an, for the last four years, have planned to expand the home even further, but unfortunately are unable to obtain the beds. The home also had a Dietician and Activity Director. Evelyn Demeray and Karen Griffith, both registered nurses, joined the staff in recent years, and remain at Callander. The registered nurses have been mentioned, and working along with them are the Registered Nursing Assistants, Health Care Aides and the Nurses Aides. Also on staff is Cec Moore on mainten­ ance, the housekeepers and the cooks. At the present, there are 43 people on staff. Most of the nurses who aren’t registered are Health Care Aides who have taken the course through the Fanshaw and Conestoga Colleges. Many good people have lived in this house. ‘‘Our Sincere Citizens”, Mac and Janet MacGowan, Lynn Hayes, assistant administrator, Yvonne Stuke, Director of Nurses, and the staff all wish Brussels a 115th Birthday. Callander Nursing Home as it appears today. The brick part of the complex was the home of David and Maria Ross from 1892 to 1956, but records show that in 1861 it was registered to Thomas Halliday, who settled in the area within a few weeks of William Ainley, the founder of what is now Brussels.