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Clinton News-Record, 1985-2-27, Page 26Cliuton offers spring activities $y Anne Narejko CLINTON - The spacing programs being of- fered by the;clinton Recreation Department are expanding. This year, children and adultswill have the opportunity to take part iln sporting events, arts and crafts, and special activities. "The programs that are being offered are what the public indicated they wanted in the town hall steering committee's public survey (conducted last fall)," Clinton Recreation Director Kevin Duguay. Sports The recreation department will offer new •programs and keep the traditional sporting events alive. One new program that Mr. Duguay hopes to implement this spring is a Fit Kids course. "Fit Kids is an aerobic course for boys and girls ages eight to 13 or 14. The course would most likely be held in the town hall auditorium during the evenings." Ball hockey action will be getting under- way shortly with new leagues being in- troduced, provided there is enough interest. The men's ball hockey league is being organized by Steve Gibbings again this year. A senior ball hockey league will run for those who would like to play one night a week. Bill Crawford, will be in charge of the senior league. A mixed youth league is also being con- sidered this year. Boys and girls between the ages of eight and 12 -years -old are eligi- ble to play. The ladies are also being taken into con- sideration with Glenda Howson in charge of organizing.a wognen's ball hockey league. • This year's roller skating program will be "improved with good music and door prizes. We are also looking at a season pass; one pass for admission only and one pass for ad- mission and rental," Mr. Duguay said. He is trying to arrange roller skating for two nights a week, on a regular basis. "Before, roller skating was cancelled fre- quently, but we are going to avoid that as much as possible. Roller skating provides an environment for youth as well as families," added Mr. Duguay. Once the snow is gone, joggers and walkers will be invited to join the Clinton KM Club. The participants' goal will be to walk or jog on their own and record the distance they have covered. When they reach 250 km, 500 km and 1,000 km, they will receive a certificate. "We will also be providing information on jogging and walking," said Mr. Duguay. The recreation department will be offer- ing a co-ed three pitch league for players 18 - years -old and over. They are also planning to expand this year's three -pitch tourna- ment that will be held on August 23-24. "The tournament is solely to have fun and play sone ball. At last year's tournament, participants expressed interest in having a dance and barbecue, and that's what we will be having," stated the recreation director. Arts and Crafts A cake decorating course for beginners will be offered to those who like to create with their hands, and with Easter just around the corner, a one night chocolate making workshop will be held in March. nlannorl fnr Anril inph+rfp beginners' calligraphy, advanced cake. decorating, knitting and crocheting. Ballroom dancing and square dancing are planned for adults in the spring months. Mr. Duguay is looking into offering children jazz, ballet or tap dancing lessons. Spring Showers will be the first project for the Clinton Arts Committee. It will be a three day event, running from April 17-20. The Schneider Male Chorus will kick-off the event at the town hall. On April 18, there will be a display of arts and crafts at the town hall with children's plays the following day. April 20, singers from the local schools will get together for a choral collage. In the evening, other local entertainers will take to the stage. The recreation committee, in conjuction with the Clinton Optimist Club, will be hosting two rock video dances. Professional Rock Show ( PRS) - Rock Video consists of a disc jockey with "some videos the kids haven't even seen," explained Mr. Duguay. The youth dance will be held on April 26 with the adult dance the following night. The proceeds from the events will be shared equally after expenses. Both the recreation committee and the Optimist Club will put the money towards their capital projects. . "Each planning quarter has seen an in- crease in the programs. But we're not out for quantity unless there is quality," Mr. Duguay said. He also 'added that the recrea- tion department is open to any suggestions or ideas from people who would like to see a different course offered, or would like to in- struct a course. Dr. Gunn - his legacy continues • By Patti Mannings "FOR SALE OR RENT" ... this was the notice posted at the old hospital on the nor- thwest corner o£'Cutter and Victoria Streets which spurred women of Clinton to action at the end of World War I. Their hospital had been closed for four years during Dr. Gunn's absence when he was serving overseas with the Canadian Armed Forces, and the women were deter- mined that once again Clinton must have a hospital. Mrs. W. Brydone, President of the Women's Patriotic Society, (whose husband was one of the original members of the Board of Management of Clinton Public Hospital) called for a meeting of concerned women of the town to discuss the future of their hospital. They voted unanimously to rent the old hospital for a one year trial period, and to assume complete control of the hospital. Serving with Mrs. Brydone were Mrs. R.E. Manning; Miss Winnie O'Neill, secretary; Miss Amy Howson, treasurer; and Miss Jessie Grainger, superintendent, who served until her retire- ment in 1946. A nursing course was begun in 1919. Graduating in the first class in 1922 were Greta Mustard (Mrs. Wm. Crooks), Fannie McKenzie (Mrs. Andrew Moore) and Miss Annette Sinclair, who in 1933 became the night supervisor at the hospital. Other graduates from classes of those early years were Myrtle Trewartha (the late Mrs. J. • Batkin), and Dorothy Jago (Mrs. Fred Mc- Cool) . A highpoint in the history of Clinton Public Hospital came in 1922 when the prestigious home of the late Malcolm McTaggart on Shipley Street was offered to the board by his son Mr. M.D. McTaggart, to serve 'as a new hospital. This came at a time when the shortage of space in the old hospital was acute! The late Mr. McTaggart had been a highly respected business man in this area since 1854 when he became a manufacturer of fanning mills in partnership with Alex MacMurchie. (It is of interest to note that the home of M.D. McTaggart Jr. is standing QUEEN'SI Presents SEAFORTH BOUNTY BOUNTY THIS. THURS.,.FRI. & SAT. NEXT WEEKEND ELIMINATOR APRIL 11TH & 12TH WHITE FROST today in its original location on the nor- thwest corner of Princess Street and Shipley Street just to the east of the hospital). Mr. McTaggart's generous offer , was unanimously accepted by the Board of Directors of Clinton Public Hospital at a meeting in May of `1922, and the task of renovating the old home was begun im- mediately. On January 8, 1924 the nursing staff was transferred to the refurbished building, and one week later, a formal ceremony took place to open the town's new hospital. ( The old hospital on Victoria Street became the Commercial Inn a. short time later.) At this occasion the keys to the hospital were hand- ed by Dr. Gunn to Mrs. N.W. Trewartha, President of the Clinton Hospital Auxiliary. Among the physicians in the hospital.. in the early 1920s were Dr. 'William Gunn, Dr. J.G. Gandier, Dr. P. Hearn and Dr. J.W. Shaw who had been Clinton's Mayor in 1897 and Medical Officer of Health from 1893 to 1945. Dr. Shaw was well known in military circles and retired from the 33rd Huron Bat- talion in 1922 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The first X-ray equipment installed in .Clinton's hospital was received in 1926,. and was a gift from John Howson, of Vancouver, a former Clinton resident. In December 1923 a gathering was held at the home of Dr. J.W. Shaw to honor Dr. William Gunn, a trusted friend and col- league. A bronze tablet which now hangs in the Clinton Public Hospital was presented to Dr. Gunn, which reads "Dr.. Wm. Gunn of Clinton, in Recognition of His Many The Friends and Family of Schizophrenics (A support group for relatives of Schizophrenics or relatives of those who are suffering from chronic mental illness) MEETING DATE: Tuesday, March 5, 1985 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Psychiatric Services - 105 Shipley Street, Clinton For Further Information call 482-3961 or 3S7-1614 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1985—Page 23 HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY The children of MRV AND EV FALCONER invite you to an OPEN RECEPTION in honour of their parents' 40th anniversary. SATURDAY, MARCH 9 • 9 PM -1. AM, AT VARNA Fier information can 48/-9125 after 6 p.rn. Achievements in the Field of Surgery, when Surgery was in its Pioneer Days in Western Ontario, Hampered by the Inferior Egtnp- ment of Olden Times, He Experienced Phenomenal Success in the Saving and Pro=. longing of Many Lives. His Great Achieve- ment and His Modest Demeanour, His Pioneer Work in Qpening. the First Hospital in the Community, Inspired a Great Faith in His Colleagues and -Disciples. May He Live • Long To Receive This Devotion." ' Dr,,.Shaw also said about.Dr. Gunn ".The Dr. possessed the personality to win his way . into the hearts of others." He's .generally beloved by all and there is not an honor too high or exalted to do him justice." In 1930 the town was saddened by the death of Dr. William Gunn at the age -of 75. He had left many a mark for the town to remember him by. - He was noted for his keen determination and capability to diagnose difficult cases in his medical profession: For many years he was a leading surgeon in all of Huron Coun- ty, and was the first surgeon to perform an operation for the removal of a prostate gland. Dr. Gunn was a born teacher and . had • many students who later went on to become physicians all over the American Continent. His many colleagues referred to him as "THE DEAN OF MEDICINE". His passing marked the end of one of the town's most beloved citizens. Would the hospital at its present" stage continue to meet the needs of thepeople of Clinton? To be continued ..... SIXTEEN C'"k); NDLES I Love Hank *Western Dress Please *Prizes for best dressed Cowboy -Cowgirl -Couple •TICKETS: Per Person 6.00 Per Couple 12.00 MICHAEL D. -Ma. Enipl.uyment standards set down Representatives, of the Huron County •teachers have been without a contract,. since secondary school teachers and school board September of last year. held their first meeting in almost three mon- Huron's negotiator Shirley Weary of the on Monday.. Goderich, said a negotiator from OSSTF in Toronto will be the chief negotiator in future District 45 of the Ontario Secondary discussions. The chief negotiator is Eileen School Teachers' Federation (Huron Coun- ty) had its employment standards set down The two sides have not met since they sat by the school board earlier this year. The down with a provincial mediator on Dec. 5. o (, 0 Anon ono it 4igeitidva. HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY BAILIE PARROTT The family of Bailie Parrott in- vites friends and neighbours to an OPEN HOUSE at the residence of his niece Larry and Rhea Jones, 269 Town- send Street, Clinton. SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 1985 2-5 p.m. Best Wishes will be a fond remem- brance. \li "V i1i Il II/All lt��l/� HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY Mom and Dad Love - Bonnie & Don; Bob & Judy; Budd & Pat; Barb & Gord; Brian & Brenda; Brenda & John; Barry & grandchildren. GODERICH & DISTRICT OPTIMIST CLUB p4dic , with . ataireCati, Vi e% 2, MI5 Saltford Valley Hall i V Dancing From 9 p.m, to 1 a,m, Sparerib Lunch provided '5,00 4dct ee 56.00 tt Davt Under Authority Of A Special Occasion Permit Proceeds to Community Service TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Bob Stoddart's The Entertainer Kirkey's Car Care Little Joe's All Optimist Members Romm— GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FROM twommillime Wayne Hodges Workman Real Estate CLINTON CLINTON 482-7042 ;,482-3455 FEATURING CKSL RADIO with their "Super Cruiser" and "Money Machine" and Mitch O'Connor ALL THIS MONTH YOU CAN 00 OFF ANY FAMILY PAK MEAL SAVE 1.00 ON THESE FOUR FAMILY PAK MEALS ECONO PAK ' COMBO PAK 9 pieces of chicken, family french fries, 2 medium salads (of your choler.) 510.99 2 --Th FISH 'N' CHIPS PAK 6 plocos of English style fish, family fronch fries $9.99 5 pieces of chicken, 4 pieces of fish, family french fries, 2 medium salads (of your choice) $•11.99 BUCKET PAK 15 pieces of chicken, 2 medium french fries, 3 medium salads (of your choice) $15.99 SHRIMP DINNER *Oriental Breaded Shrimp Seafood Sauce °Fresh Rolls *French Fries *Coleslaw CLINTON 99 EMINENIMINISM SEAFOOD 482-7337 MON, - SAT. 10- 10 SUN. 11 -9