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The Huron Expositor, 1978-07-06, Page 7DUTCH CANADIAN FLOATThey,,,OaffFed-and sartg on 'the prize winning float entered in the Centennial parade by Dutch Canadians living in the Dublin area. The slogan:of the float was "We came later, but not too late." (ExPositor Photo) OSI Another Special! • Steam cleaning is the only proven method for safe sure way to clean your carpet and furniture. r . CLIP THIS AD AND SAVE ANOTHER 20 % OFF our already low prices for the month of July onlyl •We also do rug binding, burns and repairs . to all makes of floor:1 FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL: E. (Mannie) Bennewles Mitchell 348-9362 Or Warren I3eninewles ° Dublin 349-2862 STRAWBERRIES TO CARLOW "Pick Your Strawberries - C=I BENMILLER ACRES • - BERRY PICKING CHURCH IS FINISHED BENMILLER STORE 11/2 MILES NORTH OF BENMILLER THEN 1/2 MILE EAST At this time we wish to thank all our customers. LISTEN TO "MARKET BASKET" itiCKNX 'RADIO DAILY 11:05 Yardley PERFUME TALC 100 9. or • YARDLEY BATH OIL 100 ml. 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Rates up The Social; Services Committee reported to Huron County Council 'on June 30 'that it had been advised by the 'Ministry of Community and Social Services that effective May. 1, 1978, the co-payment portion , of the Nursing Home rate has increased to $8.50 per day from $8.30 per day and that the daily Inter- mediate Care Rate has been increased to $21.30 from $19.60 retroactive to April 1, 1978. The Homemaker rates ap- proved by County Council in December 1977 have now been approved by the Ministry ef- fective January 1, 1978. They are - $4.20 per hour in town and $4.60 per hour out pf town; $33 per day in town and $36.80 per day out of town; $36 daily live-in servicein town and $36 daily live-in service out of town. The Victoria.,,n . Order of Nurses rate approved by County Council in December 1977 has now been approved by the Ministry ef- fective January 1, 1978 at $12.25 per visit. The report to County Council stated that tfie social services department caseload for May remain -J the same as for April at 100 cases. The number of beneficiaries, however, has de- creased from 334 to 270. The total expenditure to May 31, 1978 was $166,283 which is $5,437 less than the pro-rated budget for five months. Social Services Administrator John MacKinnon has been re- elected to the Ontario -Municipal OLDEST VISITOR—Joe Bruxer, who posed with his wife, won a $50 priie as the oldest visitor at the ---Dublin festivities. Mr. BruXer, born in McKillop Township in.1887, left the ouburvrea about 70 years ' ago and now lives in Spokahe,---Washington. The • 92-year -old Mr. Bruxer, a brother-in-law of Mrs. -Mary Bruxer of Dublin, returned spebially for the Centennial festivities. (Expositor Photo) Neighbours help put out mow fire ,ment were called out On Sunday Grey Township Fire Depart, friends and •neighbours and the firemen, the fire was put out to extinguish a fire in the hay before any serious damage to the mow in the barn at Murray barn. Blake's. The only, loss was the hay. ,Fortunately, with the aid of Seaforth Manor Happenings Congratulations are extended to Miss Bessie Davidson on her 93rd birthday which she celebrated last Thursday. A party was held in honour of Miss fiavidson's birthday and the 57th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McClure for, their friends at the Manor. Miss Bessie Davidson was Visited by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Cowan of Midland and Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and baby, Toronto. Miss 'Mary Neville enjoyed a Sunday afternoon walk and Supper with Mrs. Steep. Mr. Jim Shortreed was visited by MrS. Shortreed and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Shortreed,• Robbie; Jody alicl Kendra of Walton. Mr,. Erie Dow visited' in DEEP STEAM CARPET CLEAN By Dr. Brian Nuhn In this column I would like to talk about some of the more common poisonings seen in dogs-- - and cats. As There are well over several hundred thousand potentially toxic substances available on' the market, it would be impossible to discuss all possible poisonings — -which might occur. Therefore I will talk about several of the more common poisonings.. Most owners think of strychnine when they hear of a poisoned_dog or cat, Strychnine is in fact one of the least common poisonings seen by the veterinarian. 'S'trychnine is well- publicized due to the fact it is a malicious poison. ,That is, it can be and is used as a. deliberate poison. An animal that has eaten something containing strychnine will begin to show signs fifty minutes tp two hours after eating. The animal will- show increased nervousness, restlessness and any sudden poise, touch or light may ,stimulate convulsiOns. If the animal doesn't receive treatment, death is inevitable. Another much, more common poisoning in dogs is a type of food poisoning. Dogs are scavengers and as such, they often eat spoiled foods, dead animals, • etc. While dogs are' iesistant to botulism, other bacteria in garbage may release toxins which can make the' dog very ill. Treatment consists of emptying the stomach, giving a laxative, gut soothants antibiotics' and fluids. Yogurt' is used to re-establish normal intestinal bacteria. - • Another common peispriis . ethylene glycol or antifreeze. Dogs especially like the sweet taste of this deadly poison. The dog may show so me apprehension, mild into-ordination and irapid" breathing rapidly progressing to a coma and death,. The ethylene glycol is metabolized in the dog's body to oxalic acid which combines with calcium to form crystals which plug the tubules in the kidneys. The only effective treatment is fifty percent ethanol and sodium bicarbonate which is given intravenously until the dog is in a coma, This treatment prevents the formation of crystals in the kidneys and the dog must be maintained in an alcoholic coma for three days in order for the treatment to be' successful! • Metaldehyde is a common ingredient of sing and-snail-bait poisons. One to two hours er-ingestiorc the Animal may be panting and have muscle "quivers''. These quivers progress to severe• muscle spasms which are not unlike the convulsions seen in strychnine poisoning except that loud noises do not set them off. Warfarin, a rat poison, also causes __inadvertent poisoning of 'dogs -and. cats. Warfarin inhibits normal clotting of blood and signs seen are related to internal bleeding and the animal may bleed into its joints, . intestines, muscles etc. Dogs will not be poisoned. by eating a rat that has been poisoned by warfarin, but it is possible for a cat to show signs whose sole diet may have been poisoned rats. Treatment consists of blood transfusions and vitamin V therapy. Cats are particularly susceptible to a number of insecticides including organo- phosphates (for example Vapona strips) and lindane (a common farm insecticide used to control mange). Signs include profuse watery, salivation, abdominal cramps and constricted pupils.. Organophosph ate to poisoning responds well to atropine while lindane toxicity must be 'handled with supportive therapy. , Lead poisoning is 4t1ite common in puppies as they will chew -on almost anything available. Common household sources of lead include golf ball centrespiquid) paints, boiled linseed Old 'crankcase oil and' certain lead-based paints. There may be gastro- intestinal upsets as well as nervous signs. Laboratory tests are used to help in arriving at a diagnosis of lead poisoning and specific therapy is available, If you suspect your pet has eaten any poisonous_ ,substance, ,contact your nearest ,, Veterinarian immediately. Most poisoningsl` may be treated successfully but time. is critical. You can 'help your veterinarian by providing an accurate history of anything your pet may have eaten or come into contact with . To end on a reassuring, note, pet poisoningS'„ are not all that common but use common sense in keeping potentially dangeroyS materials away from`-your pet. • Social Seri/ices Association Board of Directors and has been ap- pointed to, the Zone Committee and the Program Committee, It was stated in the report that The committee had reviewed a draft agreement between the Town and Country Homemakers and the County of Huron for the., purchase of Homemaker seryi,ce from this organization. The Social ,Services • Committee gave tentative approval to the agree- ment and authorized the Social Services Administrator to forward the draft copy to the Town and County, Homemakers for their consideration. DANA MERLE BEAN 4,4•MI son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bean, of R.R.1, Auburn, graduated from the University of Guelph, June 2, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture. Dana is a graduate of Goderich . District Collegiate Institute. Pet Peeves Common poisons Bayfield with his daughter, Mrs. Mabel Clark. Miss Tillie Dun das visited friends at the Manor. • Mrs, Crich visited her husband •Mr.• Frank Crich. Congratulations also. go to Mr. and Mrs. Crich who celebrated their .52nd wedding anniversary on Friday. ... Mr. and MrS. Allan Nicholson and Mr. Wilson Allan visited Mr. Art Nicholson. Mr. Nicholson went for a drive with his son on Friday evening. He also enjoyed an outing to .his home for supper with his wife on Saturday. - Mr, Allan SPurbutts„ Clinton, visited his wife, Bessie.- Miss Kate Laverty, spent the weekend with 'Miss Rita Duncan at her cottage in Bayfield. • Miss Minnie Hawley was visited. by Mr. Earl McSpadden, Winthrop: ViSitors with Mr, Wilber Keyes, were Mrs. Keyes; his daughter, Mrs, Ruth 'Carter of Woodstock and his granddaughter, Miss Carolyn Keyes of Brampton. Mrs. Bill Scott, BrUcefield visited her , lll . usband-on Sunday: • "Friday, June • 30's bingo winners were: Full House, Doris Wills, Harold Walsh, Miss Bessie Davidson, Earl Watt; Four Corners--Barry Swartz., Miss Bessie Davidson, Charlie Ross, Jim Tat ulisf Straight Line--Erie Dow, Margarite Shill. Charles Ras, Luglger Seguin. Treats were served of the bingo party.