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Meals on Wheels spreading the word during Nutrition Month
Meals on Wheels is reaching out across
the continent for March for Meals, raising
awareness of the program and seniors'
nutritional needs. Locally, On March 18
Rev. Randy Covey of Clinton United
Church had a tour of the kitchens at ONE
1 Randy Covey and Meals on Wheels
volunteer Bob Gibbings load up the van
with meals for delivery March 18.
Head cook at ONE CARE, Yvonne
Dettweiler gets some help loading
lunches from Clinton United Pastor
Randy Covey Tuesday, March 18 in
Clinton. The Meals on Wheels program
serves up approximately 120 meals a
month in Clinton and 1,300 county -wide.
March is Nutrition Month. V
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CARE's Betty Cardno Centre in Clinton where the
meals are produced.
One of many services offered by ONE CARE, Meals
on Wheels makes a big difference in the lives of peo-
ple who find making nutritious healthy meals chal-
lenging. Meals are delivered by dedicated volunteers
to homes in Clinton, as well as other communities in
Huron County and in Stratford and area.
Last year ONE CARE volunteers delivered more
than 46,000 meals in Huron and Stratford.
"We are pleased to participate in the March for
Meals campaign," said Kathy Scanlon, Executive
Director at ONE CARE. "We hope to raise awareness
of seniors' nutrition needs in our community, which is
one of the essential elements to seniors maintaining
their health and independence. We also want to high-
light our appreciation for our volunteers - hundreds of
local people who give their time to ensure that these
meals are delivered every day."
The ONE CARE Meals on Wheels program includes
both a hot and frozen meal option. Hot meals are pre-
pared and delivered daily, while frozen meals are pre -
ordered from an extensive menu and can be reheated
in the microwave or oven. The menu choices include
soups, entrees, side dishes, sauces, gravies, desserts
and juices. The menu includes textures such as regu-
lar, minced and pureed, and special diets including
diabetic, gluten or lactose free and vegetarian.
Good nutrition and companionship are also offered
at Dining for Seniors programs held in communities
throughout Huron and Stratford. These programs are
held regularly and offer seniors a hot meal and activi-
ties in a community setting. One client noted of the
program, "I got tired of eating alone. Diners' Club
seemed to be a good way to become part of the
community."
Meals on Wheels and Dining for Seniors are two
services provided by ONE CARE which support sen-
iors to enjoy a good quality of life as they age at home.
Other services including home care, exercise andwell-
ness programs and transportation increase quality of
life for seniors and persons with disabilities enhance
independence and provide peace of mind for caregiv-
ers. For more information about ONE CARE's pro-
grams or to be a volunteer call 1-877-502-8277 or visit
the agency website at www.onecaresupport.ca
Tim Hortons zoning approved for Blyth Road
Site plan details being
worked out
Gerard Creces
Clinton News -Record
Plans for a new gas bar and restaurant develop-
ment south of Blyth are near complete, and work
is expected to begin by the summer.
At Central Huron Council March 17, developers
Ray Gupta and Yasso Salamingam updated coun-
cilors on the progress of a potential new Tim Hor-
tons, convenience store and gas bar on the site of
the former Grandview Restaurant at County Road
25 and Highway 4.
Zoning for the development has been approved
and the appeal period passed. There were no
appeals filed.
The work that remains is finalizing a site plan,
grading and drainage and coming to an agreement
with the neighbouring property about the place-
ment of a retaining wall.
Samalingam explained there are two options for
the wall, one that requires an agreement with the
neighbour and one that is entirely contained
within the 0.8 -acre parcel to be developed.
"When we first looked at the Grandview we
weren't sure what could be done," he said. How-
ever, negotiations are taking place to find the best
way to install the retaining wall.
Council's primary concern was with snow
buildup around the fence. However, Planner Mon-
ica Walker -Bolton said with proper plantings and
stormwater management plans in place.
"Staff has been phenomenal with us," Gupta
said. "We had many plans made and redone to
make sure it all works properly."
He added if the site plan can be agreed on in the
short term, work could begin in the spring.
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