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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2014-03-26, Page 22 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, March 26, 2014 March for Meals delivers smiles in Seaforth Whitney South Huron Expositor A luxury many of us take for granted, a hot and nutritious meal can mean a lot. Pair that with warm smiles, and you have program that means so much to so many residents of Huron County who may otherwise go without. On March 19, ONE CARE Home and Community Support Service partici- pated in this year's March for Meals, a day dedicated to help raise awareness of the Meals on Wheels program, as well as seniors' nutritional needs. "We have a community champion go out to see what we do and promote what we're doing throughout the commu- nity," said Cindy GraveIle-Holbrook, Nutrition Supervisor with ONE CARE, adding this year's champion was Jan Hawley, Economic Development Officer for Huron East. Hawley, along with Meals on Wheels volunteer driver Ruth Campbell, helped deliver hot meals to local seniors. Currently, the service delivers to seven clients in Seaforth three times a week, and averages overall about 60 Meals on Wheels per week from their Clinton Kitchen. Jennifer Croft, manager of commu- nity programs at ONE CARE, explained since the kitchen was expanded two years ago, the program has been able to cater to several different dietary needs, while servicing Seaforth, Clinton, Goderich and Exeter from just one location. "Our primary clientele is seniors, and the goal is to help senior age in their own homes and in their own commu- nities," she said. "So the services that ONE CARE provides include the meals programs as well as several other pro- grams. The idea behind it is for those who need both quality nutrition as well as assistance with meals to make sure they have that independence at home:' Last year, ONE CARE volunteers delivered more than 46,000 meals throughout Huron County, as well as Stratford. The program supports people in a number of situations, from those receiv- ing short-term assistance, to seniors who need a little help when it comes to living a healthy, independent lifestyle. Meals on Wheels is just one of the many services provided by ONE CARE which support seniors to enjoy a good quality of life as they age at home. Other Your local ONE STOP SHOP for raising chicks! Dietz Agri Centre Inc. R. R. # 4 - 42713 Mill Road, Seaforth 519-522-0608 CHICK DAYS ORDER PICKUP Apr 10/14 May 16/14 May 12/14 June 17/14 Vaccinated Chicks, Goslings, Ducklings &Turkey Poults "Other types of poultry available. PURINA the Checkerboard design and CHOW are licensed trademarks Nestle Purina PetCare Company Whitney South Huron Expositor Smiles for miles ONE CARE Home and Community Support Service celebrated its annual March for Meals on March 19. Here, members of the ONE CARE team, along with Jan Hawley from Huron East, deliver a hot meal to Seaforth resident Wayne Wamsley. Left to right: Jan Hawley, economic development officer for Huron East; Ruth Campbell, Meals on Wheels volunteer driver; Wayne Wamsley, Jennifer Croft, manager of community programs at ONE CARE and Cindy Gravelle-Holbrook, nutrition supervisor with ONE CARE. services including home care, exercise and wellness programs and transportation increase quality of life for seniors and persons with disabilities enhance independence and provide peace of mind for caregivers. For more information about ONE CARE's programs or to be a volunteer call 1-877-502-8277 or visit the agency website at www. onecaresupport.ca. CREATING JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES ECONOMIC ACTION PLAN 2014 works by controlling spending and putting Canada on the road to balanced budgets in 2015. Balancing the budget protects our economy and keeps it strong. Economic Action Plan 2014* includes proposed investments in things that matter to Canadians like: • Enhanced broadband internet service for rural and Northern Canadians • A new Search and Rescue Volunteers Tax Credit • The New Horizons for Seniors Program • New measures to support apprentices in the trades • Improved and expanded snowmobile and recreational trails across the country • $500 million to support innovation and jobs in Canada's economically important auto sector *Subject to Parliamentary approval ANADA'S ECONOMIC CTION *PLAN Canada. Find out more about how Economic Action Plan 2014 can help you at ActionPlan.gc.ca