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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-06-27, Page 8Times-Advocate, June 27, 1979 South Huron groupurged to continue support for handicapped Ed's Note: The following is a report of the annual meeting of the South Huron and District Association for the Mentally Handicapped held June 6. This report was originally intended for the June 13 issue but was inadvertently misplaced. "Everybody knows that no one would adopt a teenage boy who is menially handicapped, has seizures, smears feces and can't talk. Everybody knows that. Until one day when he was adopted and put into a loving family, and given a chance. And eventually he overcame most of his problems. "Everybody knows that men­ tally handicapped people can t go out and get real money making jobs. Everybody knows that. Until one day when a businessman hired a group of mentally handicapped people to work in his factory making gas tank tops. "We must make sure that 'what everybody knows' gets questioned. We must give han­ dicapped people a chance." This was the message that came from a small portable tape recorder and held a crowd of about 80 people listening in silence at the annual meeting of the South Huron and District Association for the Mentally Handicapped Wednesday night. The voice on the tape recorder was that of Dr. John O’Brien from Georgia. President of the local Association, Robert South­ cott, played the recording for the benefit of the association members who weren’t able to attend a meeting of the Ontario Association for the Mentally Retarded (0AMR>. Southcott described Dr. John O’Brien as a young man who appeared on stage in blue jeans, with long hair. O’Brien has become an expert in training retarded people, Southcott said. Southcott said that the South Huron Association sent a full delegation to the OAMR meeting. He gave an account of what took place at the provincial level as part of the “year in review” at the annual meeting. Tape-recorded commen­ taries and slide shows highlighted the year’s events for members of the local association. Executive director Don Campbell gave an account of adult services for the mentally han­ dicapped during the past 15 months. His audio-visual presentation gave an in­ teresting description of what has been done at ARC industries in Dashwood. At present there are 62 handicapped people taking part in eight programs. A staff of 12 is augmented by many volunteers. Ann Klungel gave a report on the program for the prevention of mental retardation. She said that kits were prepared and sent out to doctors, clergymen, public health offices, and other places where they could be seen and used. There are no vacancies at either the James Street or John Street residences in ■WWW amusing « ALHAMBRA HELPS NURSERY SCHOOL — The order of the Alhambra Lodge at Grand Bend presented cheque for $1,500 Saturday to help finance the summer playground program of the Huron Nursery. While Alhambra members from across Southern Ontario look on, Mrs. Anne Cann of the nursery school committee of the South Huron and district association for the mentally handicapped receives the cheque from local grand commander Gene Creces. (=' MARY S HAIR STYLING 83 Main St. N. Exeter Phone 235-0678 PERMS Reg. $25.00 FOR $22.00 «s PERMS Reg. $18.00 FOR $16.00 PERMS Reg. $15.00 FOR $13.00 Prices Effective To July 28, 1979 OPERATOR: Mary Willi* La Leche group meet here La Leche League in Huron County held the first of a series of four meetings in Exeter at the home of Mrs. R. Graham. The topic of discussion was the “Benefits of breastfeeding to mother and child.” Many mothers, mothers-to-be and babies were welcomed by Mrs. P. Bisback, the leader for this series. Don't run around and spoil the long weekend. Order chicken • seafood • salad from Dixie Lee! Happy Birthday Canada WE'RE OPEN ON THE HOLIDAY FRIED CHICKEN & SEAFOOD I EXETER 235-2665 The enthusiasm of the mothers concerning breastfeeding was evident, as they listed all the benefits they could think of, such as being inexpensive, saving on time spent in the kitchen, having a happy baby, taking time to enjoy the children, building a closeness with family, and a ready source of comfort during sickness or teething. ‘ Everyone was especially i interested in saving money, 1 and saw that nursing meant no unnecessary purchases of infant foods, later in­ troduction of solids and only an additional snack for mother of 400 calories--such as a peanut butter sandwich and a glass of milk. And makes it possible for many mothers still to lose weight over the few months! Mothers learned that breastfeeding is good in­ surance. Many babies are so healthy because human milk is naturally suited to their digestive system, as well as providing many immunities against colds, infections and allergies. The cholostrum which the baby receives for the first while contains thrity ingredients of goodness to nourish and sustain growth. Many of these ingredients can not be duplicated. The breastmilk also maintains a alevel of immunity for the baby throughout the nursing period. In 1978, the Canadian and American Pediatric 'Society issued a joint statement reaffirming that human milk is the superior nutrition suited to baby’s needs up to six months of . age. Contrary to an old wive’s tale, it was noted that breastfeeding affords a form of natural child spacing for many families. Following the discussion, Mrs. B. Billson explained how the lending library works. Books and pamphlets may be signed out for up to a month. Some mailing is done to those in the country. The mothers then had time to persue the library, and socialize. Because two members of the LLL group will be at­ tending the Seventh Inter­ national Conference of La Leche League in Atlanta, Georgia, the next meeting will be held a week later than usual, July 18. “Breastfeeding: The International Language of Love” is the theme of this unique Conference, featuring over 200 speakers with a shared interest in the physical and emotional well­ being of children. ACW MEET The monthly meeting of Trivitt A.C.W opened June 19 with a pot luck supper. The business meeting conducted by the president Katherine Elston opened with the members prayer and Lord’s Prayer. The second installment of the taxes on the rectory were paid. $50 dollars was sent as a Thank-offering. The yard and lake bake sale was a success. The new .deanery representative is Vicki Williamson, Mitchell. The fall deanery, will be held in Mitchell November 7. toUne 1 Employment and Immigration Commission for at least 14 weeks in the year before your Qualifying Period*. Then you would only need 10 to 14 weeks, depending on the Variable Entrance Requirement* where you live. Exeter for handicapped adults. Alma Godbolt reported that some residents had moved into apartments and were living on their own. The meeting was hosted by Huron Hope school at J.A.D. McCurdy school in Huron Park. Eleanor Scott gave a history of Huron Hope school, right up to its present home in Huron Park, and recent renovations. “We’re part of the whole school--it’s McCurdy -Huron Hope slurred together,” Mrs. Scott said. There are 15 pupils at present and they range in age up to 16. A stove, refrigerator and dishwasher allow the children to learn kitchen work, and a washer, dryer and showers teach them about good grooming. Many outings mark the year’s activities. A tour of the Huron Hope classrooms concluded the meeting. Association members sqw the new equipment and facilities available for the pupils. Anne Cann reported that the nursery school for Huron Hope moved from the Alhambra Hall south of Grand Bend to Dashwood. There are now 11 children' enrolled. Faye Blair, Kay Kuracina and Joan Smith are teaching the small children. Mrs. Cann reported that although there has been an increase in the number of children in the nursery school, the number of volunteers has decreased. Donna Greb said that the ‘Flowers of Hope’ campaign is progressing but more will have to be raised if they are to meet the same standards as last year. A new board of directors was installed, and then of­ ficers were elected. The new executive consists of Roland McCaffery, president; Ann Klungel, treasurer; Marg Purdy,, corresponding secretary; Paul Turnbull, finance committee; Alma Godbolt, residential com­ mittee; Anne Cann, children services; Gerry Backx, adult services; Ann Klungel, prevention committee; Jim Hoffman, transportation. Past president Robert Southcott thanked the association for being given the opportunity to serve for the past three years and three months. TO MARK EVENT The Exeter and District Christian Women’s club will celebrate its ninth an­ niversary with a pot luck luncheon at noon Friday, June 29 at the Parish Hall of Trivitt Anglican Church, Exeter. Everyone is welcome to come for fellowship and to listen to the news of present day life in the old city of Jerusalem as told by our old friend Laura Colar now Mrs. Boyes and her husband the Rev. Terrell Boyes. 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Here are the details of those changes. Have you worked 20 weeks or more in your Qualifying Period*? If so, this message does not apply to you. For you, the number of weeks you need to qualify for regular UI benefits and for UI ill­ ness and maternity benefits, or the one-time benefit at age 65 has not changed. Are you working for the first time? To get UI benefits, you will usually need 20 Weeks’ Work*, no matter where you live. An exception to this would be if you were on a training course approved by the Canada So, for first-time workers and those coming back to work: A. If you were in any of these six situations for a total of at least 14 weeks in the year before your Qualifying Period* then you need only 10 to 14 Weeks’ Work* in the Qualifying Period*, depending on the VER* where you live. B. If none of the six situations fit your case,you will have to have worked at least 20 weeks to qualify for UI benefits. 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