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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1979-07-18, Page 10Bee Jay Brussels ICE CREAM Open 7 days a week 15 FLAVOURS We now hove Submarines Hot or Cold. Homemade your selection \\\\\\WW1///////7/ Since time began ... Advertising Pays! 887-6641 e,„„,„7.• Bar- usseb Post AHUSSELS WANT' RD WORK WONDERS WW II / / / / / t / 10 — THE BRUSSELS POST, JULY 19 1979 "A few bad apples do poor lobs" /Misty has tips for consumers Consumers should beware of fly-by-night home im- provement contractors at this time of year, the minister of consumer and commercial relations has warned. Frank Drea said the con- sumer services offices re- ceive many complaints about driveway pavers, pool in- stallers, renovators, roofers and other home improve- ment businesses every spring. "Most of the people in this business are honest and com- petent," said Mr. Drea, "but there are a few bad apples who do poor jobs or don't finish what they start and Home care the Home Care disappear before the con- sumer can do anything about it". "Many complaints involve contractors who had not com- pleted the work as agreed to in the contract. In one in- stance a home renovator tore a kitchen apart and then disappeared with the pay- ment," he said. "However, consumers should be able to avoid these by following these guide- lines." *Have a firm idea of what you want done before work begins. Changing your mind half way th,ough the job can be very costly. * Deal with businesses which have earned good reputations in the co- mmunity. Call your local Better Business Bureau or Chamber of Commerce about this. * Make sure any con- struction conforms to local by-laws. If you're adding anything permanent to your home, you will have to get a building permit from city hall. This is not the con- tractor's responsibility. * Get at least three written estimates providing a de- tailed list of all work to be done, including clean-up. * Ask the contractor for the names and addresses of pe- ople for whom he has re- cently completed work and check to see if these people are satisfied. * Don't pay more than 10 per cent down as a deposit. * Under the Mechanics Lien Act you are required to withhold 15 per cent of the total amount of the contract for 37 days after completion of the job. This protects you if the contractor fails to pay the subcontractor or em- ployees. The full amount should not be paid until the job has been completed to leaves off their homes instead of enter- ing hospital. Further information on Home Care may be obtained from youfamily physician or the Public Health nurses in your area, or by calling the Home Care office at Clinton, 482-3411. Smiles A moonlighter is a man whoholdsday and night jobs so that he can go from one to the other in a better car. * * * * * A panhandler approached a man on the street and said, "Mister, could you please give a cripple a' quarter for bus fare?" "Alright," answered the man, giving the beggar a close look, "but how are you crippled?" "Financially," was the reply. * * * * * * A Post Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? Dial Brussels 887-6641. your satisfaction. *Get warranty details in writing. Remember a warr- anty is only good as the company backing it. *Get starting and com- pletion dates in writing. You won't be happy if, for in- stance, y our new swimming pool isn't completed until September., *If a contract is involved, make sure it clearly specifies all work to be done. In addition to these gen- eral points, consumers should follow this advice when dealing with con- tractors in the following fields. DRIVEWAY PAVERS. *Be wary of contractors who say they are in the neighbourhood only for the day and offer bargain prices. * Remember that the con- tractor giving the cheapest estimate won't necessarily do the best job. *Remember once you've signed a contract it's a legal and binding document. Make sure the contract specifies all work to be done before you sign. *When the contractor quotes the asphalt depth, make sure he is referring to compacted asphalt. About two inches of compacted asphalt is normal. *Remember that the con- tractor is not responsible for damage to the driveway caused by spilled gas or sharp objects. He is also not reponsible for weeds growing through the as- phalt unless the contract stated weed killer would be used. ROOFERS *Pay a reputable roofer for an inspection to determine whether you need a new roof or repairs. - *Remember that a long- term warranty can be worth, less if the company doesn't survive as long as the warr- anty applies. *Make sure the estimate iidc includesiu all costs which may stripping old shingV, clean-up and car- pent r), ork. The ministry offers many services to assist consumers. In addition to handling com- plaints at the consumer ser- vices offices, free material on home repairs, insulation, consumer protection, mail- order, phony charities and many related areas is av- ailable. FM Two Way Radios For Farm or Business We sell Canadian Made Radios with one year warranty we install Bowes Electronic Shop Hamilton St. Blyth, Ont. Phone 523-4412 Mr. A. (Age 46) Reason for Admission: Avoid admission to hospital. Terminally ill patient wishes to remain at home. Other considerations. Wife needs assistance with care. Length of stay, 160 days. Services provided: Physiotherapy for retaining Muscle tone and, deep breathing exercises. Nursing Care - help With personal care, skin care, Medication and supportive nursing care, Homemaking - provided as needed to relieve Wife. Extra nursing assistance was What is arranged through the Cancer Program? Society for last few days. The Home Care Program Mrs. S. Age 26 (and baby) is designed to provide an Reason for Admission: Early alternative where practical, discharge from hospital to hospital care by means of (same day) Other Consider- avoiding an admission en- ations: One preschool child tirely or by facilitating an at home, husband working. early discharge from an act- Length of stay, 5 days. ive treatment hospital bed. Services provided: Daily In-home health care is ! nursing visits for mother and aimed at improving the qual- baby. Physiotherapy. One ity of life of the patient and ; visit for exercise program. his family, and we believe' Referred to Public Health this can be best accomp- Nurse for followup after dis- lished by offering support charge from Home Care. through different profession- Mr. J. Reason for Admir- als working together with the sion: New diabetic. Other patient and family. considerations. Patient has Home Care is a co- very poor vision. Husband ordinating service created to able to see fairly well with help meet the patient's glasses. Length of stay, 21 needs at home. This program may prevent or delay the need for hospitalization or admission to a nursing home or home for the aged, or allow patients to leave hosp- ital earlier than normal. If one or more of the following services is required - Nursing, enterStomal ther- apy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy the following serv- ices may then be available as needed: Homemaking; The Homemaker is provided only according to the need as determined by the pro- fessional involved, and her time is gradually reduced as the patient gains indepen- dence and/or other arrange- ments can be made.; Meals on Wheels; Medications (as listed in the Drug Benefit Formulary); Dressings; Sick room equipment; Trans- portation. The Home Care Program is administered by the Huron County Health Unit and is financed by the Ministry of Health. The following are a few' examples of total family sup- port the team members pro- vide in the home. days. Services provided. Nursing care to teach hus- band how to draw up insulin. Teach patient to give insulin. Teach urine testing and instruct re diet. Also, to do blood for testing at labor- atory. Mrs. E. (Age 21) Reason for Admission. Dressing of wound after surgery. Other considerations. No one in home able to do dressing. Length of stay, 29 days. Services provided. Nursing care to do dressing. Mr. H. (Age 64) Reason for Admission: Rehabili- tation ,After a cerebral vascular accident. Other considerations. Wife unable to handle care herself. Length of stay, 73 days. Services provided. Nursing care to monitor vital signs, personal care. Physiotherapy for muscle strengthening. Occupational therapy for, dressing, shaving, etc. Homemaking to relieve wife and assist in activities and exercises as outlined by ther- apists. Nursing care is provided • by. the Victorian Order starts, where hospital Nurses and the nurse may visit up to a maximum of 3 times a day, seven days per week if required. Homemaking is purchased from the Town and Country Homemakers, as required for Home Care patients. Home- makers are provided to supplement family resources and can give personal care, including bath, mouth care, help with eating, aid in and out of bed, up and down stairs, if needed, simple bedside care under direction of nurse and or doctor, therapy under the direction of a physio, occupational and speech therapist. They may also prepare - nourishing food, special diets do shopping, light house- work, laundry, ironing and necessary mending. All patients must be referred by their family physicians and all medical care provided is under the family physicians directions. In the past year over 600 persons have received Home Care with over 25% being referred directly for care in SAVE YOUR OLD WINTARIO TICKETS FOR SAVINGS ON CANADIAN RECORDS AND FILMS. a May 1 to September 30,1979 • save up to $2.00 on Canadian records and tapes costing at lectSt $395 and at least 5O% on admissions to Canadian movies. Look for the HALF BACK symbol at partici pating record StOtes and theatres. 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