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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-08-13, Page 18Family meetings help busy families plan schedule BY LERA RYAN FAMILY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST ONTARIO MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD deciding who pays for the video Regular family meetings can rentals or who should have the car make everyday living easier and next weekend! more pleasant for all. Today’s families are busy peo­ ple. Mom, Dad and the children mayall workonthefarm, off the farm, or both, in addition to school, recreational and volunteer activi­ ties. Just the scheduling of people, vehicles and drivers may be hectic. Family members sometimes don’t even sit down for a meal together during the day. How does one know what everyone else is doing? Weekly family meetings are filling that need in many homes. Family members of all ages sit down together to review each other’s activities and schedules for the next week, make arrangements and discuss questions that concern everyone. Sometopicsmightbe whether to repair the older R.V., how to arrange for chores during the 4-H exchange, whether the children’s allowances be increas­ ed, or how to spend that vacation weekend. Children should contribute to these meetings and should share in family decisions. This is important for day-to-day activities but even more so when there will be a major change, such as having less income or coping with major illness. Once childrenunderstanda situation and help put together a decision, co-operation to the best of their ability can be expected. Some families keep notes or “minutes” of agreements made. These may be helpful when A common way of transporting camels in Saudi Arabia is to tie their legs and place them in a half ton truck. Joan Mair, daughter of Jim and Evelyn Mair, Brussels is a nurse in Rigadh, Saudi Arabia. She sends this picture to say hello! THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1986. PAGE 19. Susan Marks received a Si,000 bursary from Champion Road Machinery of Goderich on July 15. Susan will use the money to attend Conestoga College. Rose Marks was a recent recipient of a $1,500 bursary from Champion Road Machinery in Goderich to assist her to attend university. Rose will attend Wilfred Laurier University this September. OFFICE HOURS FOR THE CITIZEN’S BRUSSELS OFFICE Monday 10-2 Wednesday 10-2 Thursday 10-2 Friday 10-2 Closed on Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday BUSINESS DIRECTORY Ward & Uptigrove Chartered Accountants Listowel Mitchell R.B. C.D. R.E. C.W. Brouse, C.A. R.H. Loree, C.A. G.J. Martin. C.A. R. C. Roswell, C.A. 291-3040 348-8412 Karcher, C.A. Newell, C.A. Uptigrove, C.A. Sunoco Gas Bar or Kate’s Kitchen BLYTH Open Daily 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. MANNING’SBUILDING SU PPLIES LIMITED HAMILTON STREET, BLYTH,523-9305 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8a.m. to5p.m. Sat. -8a.m. to noon Come see us for:coal, lumber, plywood, hardware paint, panelling, cement, and sports equipment Drive to Blyth ... where your $$ go further Frank Workman Electric ' •Farm •Home •Commercial R.R.#3, BRUSSELS 887-6867 Member of Huron Chapter NXI’ DEALER Farm Drainage Tubing •4”-12”Perf. or Plain Bauer Farm & Garden Brussels 887-6493 or 887-6575 "panTicipacrion 1 Bill Bromley Electric LONDESBORO F=51 PHONE523-4506 1-800-265-9255 I. D. #3648 1 Brian Bromley F' 523-9483 -----/ Brad Bromley 523-9308 |24 Hour Emergency Service <^ pARmPOWER®"© a total, reliable fuel service WAYNE JEROME - SALES & SERVICE BELGRAVECO-OP AUBURNCO-OP 357-2711 or 523-4454 526-7262 Lyle Youngblut and son Plumbing and Heating BLYTH-523-9585 D Give from the Heart. Canadian Heart Fund. J F" TED MORAN Plumbing & Heating •Plumbing •Heating •Sheet Metal •AirConditioning •High Efficiency Furnaces 191 Josephine St., WINGHAM 357-2904 SEPTIC TANK PUMPING M& E Sanitary Service Call Any Time KEN MILLER 887-6846 GARY EVANS 887-6583 BRUSSELS FINE FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES CLINTON, ONT. 482-9505 N0M1L0 Open6daysa week Interior Design HU & Decorating Service