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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-04-30, Page 5ROPER Our readers write Continued from page 4 freezes on spending. The Women Being Well project is being directly affected by these measures. Having completed a very successful first year, we have proposed to continue our work for two more years. We have been applauded and encouraged by Health and Welfare and by those with whom we work directly and supervise our project. There is no question of this projects success. Our results are being shared with health educators at a national conference next month. The training program we designed is being duplicated and offered elsewhere. There is a demand for training as the courses continue and more people have the desire to promote their own health and well being by forming or joining self help groups. However, future funding has been delayed by the lack of approv- al from the Minister of Health, Jake Epp. When staff layoffs were imminent last month, temporary funds were found to carry us on for several weeks. However, this funding will soon be gone and still there has been no word of approval. Our philosophy is current with the Health Promotion principles of the World Health Organization. We wish to empower people to increase control over and improve their own health. As stated in a discussion paper by the WHO "This perspective is derived from a conception of `health' as the extent to which an individual or group is able, on the one hand, to realize aspirations and satisfy needs; and on the other hand, to change or cope with the environment. Health is, therefore, seen as a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living; it is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capabilities. The concept of health promotion is positive, dynamic and empowering." Funding for health promotion and prevention is extremely eco- nomical. Our entire budget last year, which covered two full time staff, an office, a resource library and expenses for an active volun- teer staff of 30 women, was less than two-thirds the average salary of one family physician. Readers who support the con- cept of empowering people to improve the conditions of living to promote their health, to synthesize personal choice and social respon- sibility, to create a healthier community for a healthier future are people who support a new approach to parliament, Murray Cardiff (phone the operator and ask for Zenith 31020) and give him a message to support such innova- tive and current approaches to health care that the Women Being Well project is demonstrating. VALERIE BOLTON WOMEN BEING WELL PROJECT COORDINATOR THE EDITOR, In looking over your paper recently I saw where a Shelly Paulocik had planted an orchard, and remarked that at one time every 100 acres had an orchard, where as now they were very scarce. The reason for that was the cold winter when the temperature dropped to 52 degrees Fahrenheit and stayed about 40 degrees for two weeks. This killed all the fruit trees, especially such varieties as the Northern Spy. Alsotrees, as the soft maple had cracks an inch deep. My parents whowere born in 1855 and 1859 said it had never been so cold. My grandparents were the third settlers in the Township of Grey. Just thought you might be interested. SINCERELY YOURS, CECIL BATEMAN THE EDITOR, Stress, anger and depression are some of the consequences of the social and economic changes oc- curring around us. The inability to cope with these consequences, combined with the blurring disin- hibition of alcohol frequently results in family violence. This family violence as devastat- ing as it is to its victims has another •Welding •Fabricating *Repairs •Portable welding •Wrought iron welding WALKER WELDING WALTON 887-6643 painful hidden dimension. It is the training ground of the next genera- tion of victims and perpetrators of family violence. Educating Huron County resi- dents to the local incidence and causes of family violence as well as providing refuge and ongoing support to its victims is the task of the Huron County Survival Through Friendship House. The House, located at 134 McDonald Street in Goderich came out of a community initiated process that began in 1983. It is presently, a fully registered chari- table organization that receives funding from churches, the Provin- cial Government, service clubs, individuals and corporations. Pre- sent specific donations needed include books for your slow learners, packaged and canned foods, laundry soaps and tooth brushes. Mrs. June Taylor, director of the Survival Through Friendship House, will be speaking on the issues of family violence in Huron County- at the Brussels Home and School meeting on May 6 at 7:30 at the Brussels Public School. Every- one is invited to attend. TOM HANRAHAN VICE PRESIDENT BRUSSELS AND HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRH, 30, 1986. PAGE 5. ROPER TRUCKLOAD SALE ^O SPECIALLY LOW PRICED DURING BRUSSELS TRADEFEST 3DAYSONLY MODEL 610-26 Complete with chains, electric start & light ::?ti ONE TIME ONE SHOT DEAL! PRICES REALLY HOT! Before you forget about the snow you shovelled last winter come in and buy one of these super Roper snow throwers LYNN HOY ENTERPRISES Hwy. 86 East, Wingham Phone 357-3435 EVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOF r„„;),"! ICES INN pestedlel Ates P, Occas'°^ S, *00 Suites Co ask/, OroP naltet8. 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