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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1979-05-02, Page 5N ew '79 1E-ItC3ATEO.A. CX500 Custom. Radical roadster. (17.500 irslf/AY Maintenance-free shaft drive, long- lasting wide profile tires. Mufflers sound as good as they look. The unique four over-head valves and water cooling, the clean reliable shaft drive. Hwy, 86 East THEIR GOOD DEED FOR THE DAY? week helping to clean up at the Anglican Brussels scouts and cubs were busy one day last Church. (Photo by Langlois) League talks breastfeeding RONNENBERG Insurance -Agency Auto - Fire Casualty - Life BRUSSELS 887-6663 Murray Siddall MONKTON 347-2241 Glen Ronnenberg BOOKKEEPING SERVICE 10 3/8 Trust Certificates. - 5 yeti, Maitland Valley- FinanCial ConSUltantS Ltd, 1THE BRUSSELS POST, MAY 2, 1979 -- 5 Homemakers offer help for seniors La Leche League in Huron County met in April at the home of Mrs. D. Rutter, 162 Rich Street, Goderich. The topic of discussion was "Baby Arrives: the Family and the Breastfeeding Baby" which is the third of a series of four topics designed to help the nursing mother. This topic deals with the relationships of father and mother in caring for the newborn and his siblings. Mrs. Janis Bisback, the leader of this series, intro- duced herself and explained that the role of each person in the family changes with the arrival of a new baby, and it is important to become aware of each person's needs in order to find ways to maintain a close-knit family. Some guidance can be taken from the "Art of Breast- feeding" which offers a confident attitude. The role of women who had been working 'before the baby was born was discussed, It was agreed that a woman who enjoys her pregnancy and has a positive attitude towards labour, can more easily develop a successful nursing relationship with her baby. Since newborns need A Post Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? Dial Brussels 887-6641. attentive care for such a short time, many mothers felt that the needs of a newborn should be met. It was felt that a small invest- ment in loving the newborn resulted in a large reward of love from the child later. One study discovered that maternal-infant ' bonding, that is, mother and father having close contact with the newborn 15 minutes to one hour after its birth, encour-• aged the family to - be more tactile and the child to be more verbal at two years of age. Many changes occur as the woman becomes a mother. She must learn to deal with the new baby, her husband and other siblings when she becomes a homemaker. There are many adjustments to be made, as everyone cooperates for the good of J.E. LONGSTAFF -OPTOMETRIST- SEAFORTH 527-1240 Monday to Friday 9-5:30 Saturday 9-12:00 Closed Wednesdays By Appointment Community and Social Services with main offices located in Goderich have recently signed a contract with Town and Country Homemakers to help provide senior citizens and handi- capped adults in Huron County with household help supplied by their Cleaners and Handymen. Many people wish to remain in their own homes or return to their homes from a hospital or other institution remaining independent in their known environment. Many of these people cannot do the cleaning, put on the storm windows, shovel the snow, dig the flower beds. Perhaps their financial status puts them in a position where they are not able to hire someone to do these jobs. The Ontario government has supported the principle that assistance in the home, with supportive services such as the housecleaners and handyman can maintain many -residents in their own homes longer. "It is important that the people of Huron County use these services," says Linda Young, Project Manager of the Home Help Semices for the Town and Country Homemakers Agency. "We must show this year there was a need for the Ministry to provide such help for the elderly or disabled in Huron County, or we cannot expect continued support from the government." On assessment if a single person has no more than $1,500. or a couple has no more than $2,500. liquid assets a year they may be eligible for financial assist- ance depending upon their monthly income. Town and Country Home- makers, incorporated and registered as a Charitable Organization, are presently subsidising the cost of Home Help services to help the elderly and disabled adult who do not qualify for help through Community and Social Services but need some assistance with their fee to buy the services to maintain their own homes. The Home Help services are not only for the elderly and handicapped, many people are buying privately the Home Help Services which are available to every resident of Huron County. If you are interested' and eligible for help with your cleaning or heavy household chores, contact John McKinnon, Administrator for Huron County Commun- ity and Social Services in Goderich - Phone: 524-2186 or Town and Country Home- makers in Wingham - phone 346-3222, who place Home Helpers in all areas of Huron County. the family. Mrs. Bisback reminded the mothers that the next meeting will be a Couple's Night. The mothers will hold their regular meeting, the second Wednesday in May, May 9, concerning the topic "Nutrition and Weaning". The fathers will meet with Peter Bisback. A social hour will follow the discussions. All interested parents are welcome to attend this get- together at 162 Rich St. Goderich.