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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-05-28, Page 7Times Advocate, May 28 1980 HEARING T Pcoite 7 is No Obligation XETER PHARMACY Thurs., June 5 to $ p.m. Batteries, accessaries, repairs to most makes J. D. FAIR Hearing Aict Service • . 145 °maim St. -Stratford HEARING AIDS NEW SUMMER HOURS • FOR JUNE, JULY & LIGUST, ••=evto40000 OPEN 9:30-4 p.m. Mon. - Fri. CLOSED Thursdays OPEN Mon. Evenings 7-9:30 CLOSED ,Sat. & Sun. for VILLAGE CERAMICS and GIFTS Main St., Crediton DON'T PAY MORE When you can shop right here • and SAVE '5 Off Exterior Top of the Line PAINT 0 KIRSCH DRAPERY RODS WOVEN WOOD SHADES 20 CLEARING Buy One Picture & Get A Second One At Price 25% Off In Stock PAPER (Except Specials) At $3.95 Double Roll 1 5% Off BOOK ORDERS, CARPETING SAVINGS 50% OFF REMNANTS. Great savings now on Armstrong Solurian Buy now at Special Prices GRAND BEND DECORATING and FLOORING CENTRE HWY. #21 238-8603 Exeter girl given diploma in Texas Heather Loreen Little was Both the headquarters and awarded her Associate of Institute are located on a 75- Practical Theology and acre campus in metropolitan Leadership Certificate this Dallas. week at Christ for the Nation Institute in Dallas, Texas. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Little, Exeter. Christ For The Nations Institute has emerged as one of the fastest growing charismatic training schools in the nation. Founded 10 years ago by the late Reverend Gordon Lindsay and his wife, Dr. Freda Lindsay who is now president, the two-year Bible Institute enrolled ap- proximately 1,400 students the last school year. The Institute is but one facet of the over-all operation of Christ For The Nations, Inc. Annually, it sponsors seminars, retreats, writers' workshops and tours in an effort to develop awareness as well as Christian workers who can benefit existing church programs. Additionally, it has helped build more than 5,500 native churches in 118 nations; a literature outreach which has distributed and sold over 30 million books in 58 languages, and an Israeli outreach of sharing Jesus with both Jews and Arabs. Youngsters show well -The annual Lambton County music ,Festival was held in Sarnia recently and Diana Verlinde took four of her accordion students, all of whom did very well. .In the under 14 class, Irene Dietrich placed ,third with a score of 82. Debbie Zielman placed fourth with a score of 81. In the under 12 division Joanne Verlinde placed second with a score of 85. In the under 15 class, Anita Van Massenhoven placed fourth with 79. With a duet played by Debbie Zielman and Irene Dietrich, they placed second with a score of 85 and a trio played by Irene Dietrich, Joanne Verlinde and Debbie Zielman placed first .with a score of 85. In a practice contest held for the past couple of months there was a tie for first place for Heather Hern and Joanne Verlinde with a second going to Robert Hoffman. Country Corners announces the I Of COUNTRY CLIPPERS Wash, Cut, Blow Dry Intl Conditioning Women$8 Men $5 No roller sets Mt. Carmel 237-3778 eu Open daily 9 - 6 Open Thursday 9 - 9 Closed Wednesday 11111 all MN 1111 11111 ..444,4, . s prIV., 4 Homemakers / su cress prompts expansion ENGAGED — Mr. andArs. Louis Ducharme of R.R. 2, Zurich are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Dianne to Bill Wilson son'of Mrs. Betty Wilson, Lon- don and Mr. Hugh Wilson. The ceremony will take place on June 7, 1980 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, St, Joseph at 2:30 p.m. Open reception following dinner. Fresh asparagus has unique flavor Mid-May to' mid-June is the peak of the season for fresh Ontario asparagus, say the marketing specialists at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Plan to enjoy the unique, delicious flavor of asparagus often, while it's here. In Ontario, asparagus is grown mainly in Norfolk, Kent and Simcoe Counties. It can be grown on most soil types, but a deep, loose soil is preferred. In Ontario, most asparagus is produced on sand, sandy foams and silt foams. About ' lf of the asparagus grown in Ontario is sold for the fresh market. The rest is sold to be processed, as canned asparagus. When choosing asparagus, look for bright green stalks with tightly closed, compact tips. The stalks should be firm, straight and about 6 to 8 in. in lenght. Allow at least one pound for every four servings. Plan to eat asparagus the same day you buy it. However, if you have to store it, wrap the bottom of the bunch in a damp paper towel, put in a plastic bag and keep refrigerated. For best quality, use, within two days. If you want to enjoy asparagus all year-round, you can freeze it. However, if this is your intention, don't store it first: Asparagus should be as fresh as possible. Like most vegetables, asparagus does require blanching first. But group asparagus according to size. Small spears should be blanched for two minutes, medium spears for three minutes and larger ones for four minutes. Chill com- pletely in cold water, then drain well before packing for the freezer. By SHELLEY MCPHEE The success and apparent need for the services of the Town and, Country Homemakers i in Huron County has led the agency to look at future expansion and the, need for more fundC At the Homemakers an- nual meeting in Clinton on Thursday a group of close to 70 learned that since its beginning, two years ago, the homemaking and home care programs are now serving well over 100 senior citizens and the handicapped in their own homes, through the aid of nearly 70 homemakers, with help from medical and professional people. Jean Young, ad- ministrator of the Homemakers agency reported that some 125 homes in Huron are using the homemaking service, which offers personal in-home care. She said that 75 percent of the people 'using the service are senior citizens and 25 per cent are han- dicapped or people recovering from illness or a hospital care. She explained that the fee for the homemaking service was $5 per hour in 1979 and along with private citizens in the county, it was sold to the Home Care Program, Community Social Services and Family- and Children's Services. Mrs. Young noted that the Homemakers have applied to the ministry of community and social services for a $15,000 grant to help the home support programs. The money. would be used to help the private citizen purchase the homemaking services. The grant could cover up to 50 percent of the costs for the individual using the service and the Homemakers agency will study the client's financial position in order to give reductions. Mrs. Young explained that presently, private patients can only get reductions in the costs through donations or thrbugh fund raising projects for the program. Mrs. Young is optimistic that the ministry will ap- prove the grant, and the group learned from guest speaker, Doug Hama, administrator of the ministry of community and social services Londen area office, that word on the grant would be corning in the pear future. Mrs. Young explained that the Homemakers agency is also hoping to use part of the grant money to set up co- ordinators of the agency in Clinton, Goderich, Seaforth and Exeter. The agency only has offices in Winghain at the present time and they are attempting to make the service more accessible to people by having contacts in all areas of, the county. A watts telephone line may also ,be installed to help defra& costs of long distance calls which seem to present a problem, especially' when only information is needed E about the agency's programs. Betty Cardno, board chairman also toldthe.grnup that the board of directors may be expanded, She explained, this would provide a broader representation throughout the county and to assist in achieving the goals ,and objectives of the Town and Country Homemakers." Presently 10 people sit on the board of directors and elections were held at the meeting to choose this year's directors. They include: Betty Cardno, Seaforth; Ruth Linton, Goderich; John McKinnon, Goderich; Helen Tench, Clinten; Jean Adams, Goderidh; bossy Fuller; Exeter; Gwen Whilsmitb, RB 2, Zurich; Beverly Brown, ,Wingham; Lois Hodger t, Seaforth and Warren Zinn, Ashfield Township, the Huron. County representative. Mrs, Cardno also we- plainer' that in order to keep the fees of the homemaking program at a reasonable level, additional funds are needed and she explained that the board is ap- proaching industries, ser- vice clubs and other organizations in the county for donations. "Any money raised through these efforts, will be utilized to give assistance to people requiring homemaking, who cannot) afford the full charge, but aren't eligible for any government assistance," she explained. Mrs. Cardno noted that in the past,, grants and donations of money have been received from the county and from memorial cards, available in funeral homes throughout Huron. She suggested that senior citizen groups could be asked to hold fund raising events, such as bazaars, teas and sales to raise proceeds for the Homeinakers. ."We'd really like to have the senior citizens groups raise the money themselves. It would help the agency and would also give them Something to do," she said. Mrs. Cardno added, "We're interested in any grow) who wants to donate or Put on events for our behalf." Mrs. Young supported the fund raising schemes and said at the meeting, "I think the challenge for the new board will be to raise funds to help the many cases we meet that do not qualify for assitance .from any other source. We had one ter-- minally ill patient this year who at wanted to be at home with the family. This person was young and literally had no money saved to pay for the services. It was, felt that death was imminent andHomeCarewas arranged," She added, "I will not go into the number of problems this presented, suffice to say this young person was granted the wish of being at home with loved ones, this being made possible by using funds from the county grant, donations and fund raising.", Expansion is being con- sidered in other areas of the agency and. Mrs. Young said that a Friendly Visitors program may be established. This, she ex- plained, would involve a homemaker or volunteer going into the home to spend a few hours, to offer some conversation or help with small needs, like reading or writing a letter. The agency is also considering a telephone reassurance program, where the homebound person would be contacted once' or several times a week by telephone. The Town and Country Homemakers presently offer a variety of services and the agency hopes that future expansion will promote the programs. and make them better understood by the public. Mrs. Cardno said that there is some confusion about the Homemaking agency's functions. However she explained that the ' agency only acts as a co- co-ordinate and supplies Homemakers, Meals on Wheels, medical supplies and professional services such as Victorian Order of Mirses,physiothernpY, and occupational therapy. These services, are sold to the private citizen, and other .organizations. The agency offers two programs, Home Care and Homemakers service. The . Homemaking is the largest of the two but the Home Care service was started first. It began in 1971 as an in-home program for people who were recovering from a medical condition. The program ,expanded in the county and need for homemaking services without the professional health care came about and the Town and Country Homemakers agency developed from this in 1978. FOR YOUR SPRING PLANTING NEEDS VISIT Huron Ridge Acres David Steckle and Family 11'2 mi. west then R.R. #2 3 bi north of Zurich ZURICH See Our Selection Of: EVERGREENS FLOWERING SHRUBS SHADE TREES ROSES BEDDING PLANTS ,Successful Executives kno;,Y, a meeting can be more . productive in the right atmosphere. Benmiller Inn WELCOMES YOU! Get away from it all for a change. Isolate your people in our resort complex. Comprehensive ' Meeting, facilities for groups of up to 30 including meals, refreshments', recreational facilities and overnight accommodations, if required. A very productive atmosphere for your gathering. Call for details on a package designed to your specifications 524-2191 TOP STUDENTS — Mary Vink of Kirkton received the runner-up award, best all round stu- dent at the recent graduation ceremony held at Centralia College of Agricultural Technology. The award is based on academic achievement, extra curricular activity and a student vote, Dan Kneeshaw of Stayner was the best all-round student. This is being presented to Mary and Dan by Mrs. Annette Weido from the graduating class of 1972- 73. Photo by Norm Hyde LEADERS HONOURED — At Sunday's Open House of Exeter Lions Scout House, the present leaders were honoured, From the left a re Marianne Topp, Dwayne Tinney, Vera Armstrong, Kenley Campbell, Sylvia Smith, Jay Campbell, Roberta Mortley, Bruce Hasselback, Evelyn Lebedew, Peter Aunger, Louise Giffin, Dean McKnight, Dorothy Chapman and Dennis Hockey. T-A photo PHONE 565-2122 OPEN WEEKDAY EVENINGS UNTIL 9:00 SAT. TILL 5:00 OPEN SUNDAY 1:30 - 5:00 i ri'm 4