HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-12-02, Page 13Positives outweigh
negatives seniors say
When questioned about their housing
preferences and needs, seniors say the
positive aspects outweigh the negative by a
two -to -one margin, Huron County Council
was told at its regular November session.
Included in a report presented to council
by the committee of management of Huron -
view were the results of a survey conducted
in the United States of 1,500 individuals 60 •
and older.
Location and comfort were the two at-
tributes most frequently acknowledged,
council was told, while neighborhood, pro-
perty size and attractiveness, and floor
plans with no steps were also mentioned as
favorite traits.
Other points of interest from the survey
include:
- Five per cent of the elderly move each year
compared to 20 per cent of the overall
population.
- A total of 70 per cent of those surveyed said
they would rather stay where they now live ,
and never move.
- Women over 80 are especially adamant
about not wanting to move.
- Seniors most willing to move are those with
college degrees, those with annual
household incomes over $32,000, men and
women under 70 who live alone, and people
with serious health limitations.
- More older people are moving to non -
metropolitan areas than to itiehopOlitaii
centres. However, the frail older population
continues to migrate to urban areas.
- Of those surveyed, 50 per cent said they
would rather live in a building with all age
groups, compared to 32 per cent who said
they preferred to live in a senior citizens'
building.
- Only 14 per cent said they would prefer liv-
ing in a neighborhood with only those their
own age, while more than 74 per cent said
they preferred a neighborhood with all ages.
New members
Another new member has been welcom-
ed to the parish community and is now a
member of the family of God; .Patrick
Ryan, infant son of Don and Jennifer
Miltenburg was recently baptized at St.
Joseph's Church.
The monthly visit of St. Joseph's C.W.L.
to Maitland Manor took place last Wednes-
day afternoon, Nov. 25th.
A community baby shower was held for
Betty Farrish and newborn son Corey Sun-
day, Nov. 29th at the home of Nellie
Quinlan in Port Albert.
Members of the Goderich and District
Pro -Life collected memberships at the
back of the church after the weekend
masses. They ill be doing the same after
next weeke •'s = es as well. Family
membershi are $ . i i while a single
membership is $3.00 fo a year. As well,
Pro -Life is selling Chris - s cards in plen-
ty of time for the Christina. season.
The last practice before e Carolfest in
Lucknow was held by t choir on Tues-
day, Nov. 24th in the churc'
Sunday, Nov. 29th marke + the beginning
of the holy sea ent, a time of
reflection and penitence and preparation
for the joyous Christmas season. The first
candle of the Advent wreath was lit at the
Offetory, signaling that the first week of
Advent is underway.
welcomed
KINGSBRIDGE
Parish/School
9y Louise Martin
The school children, too, marked the
beginning of the Advent season with a
special ceremony inthe gym on Friday,
Nov. 27th. In charge of this first week is
Mrs. Barb Eedy and her Grade 1/2 class.
The ceremony consisted of a special
reading, a song and the lighting of the first
candle.
Father Ed made his weekly visit to the
classrooms on Wednesday, Nov. 25th.
Wednesday was also the monthly hot dog
day with Mr. Sandy McQuillan again doing
the cooking on the barbecue.
Monday, November 30th, for good or
bad, was reportcard day with interviews
scheduled for the following Monday, Dec.
7th.
Once again the student body is involved
in selling cheese to raise money for school
projects.
And finally, further congratulations are
due to the Goderich and District Pro -Life
whose float received a second prize in the
Santa Claus parade in Goderich.
Lung Association shows
support for Bill C-51
Public advertising campaigns about the
dangers of smoking will be greatly
strengthened by the government's propos-
ed ban on all tobacco advertising and
brand sponsorship, the Canadian Lung
Association says.
"That is the real reason for the strong
opposition of the tobacco manufacturers to
Bill C.51," Ralph E. J. Ricketts of Halifax,
President of the association, said at a news
conference. The conference was held im-
mediately after a meeting with Prime
Minister Mulroney and the Honorable
Jake Epp. Mr. Ricketts presented the
Prime Minister and Mr. Epp with sets of
1987 Christmas Seals which will soon be
circulated to support the association's
health education activities.
Mr. Ricketts said the credibility of
public advertising campaigns tends to be
undermined by tobacco advertising. An ef-
fective ban would strengthen the Canadian
Lung Association's efforts to curtail
smoking.
The tobacco manufacturers realized
that C.51 is a bill with teeth, and this ex-
plains their vigorous campaign against it.
"Unfortunately, many people think that
if smoking is as dangerous to health as we
say it is, the government would act," Mr.
Ricketts said. "Well, it is and the
government must act."
He accused the tobac manufacturers
of selfishly putting their own interests
ahead of the health of Canadians.
Mr. Ricketts said second-hand smoke
has become a critical issue that affects vir-
tually all Canadians. "Extensive studies
have shown that second-hand smoke caus-
ed significant damage to the health of
children and pregnant women."
Mr. Ricketts was accompanied by Mr.
Epp, Mr. Reginald Stackhouse, M.P. (P.C.
Scarborough West3; who also spoke in sup-
port of Bill C.51, and Mr. John Woodcroft,
President of the Ontario Lung Association.
The objective of the Lung Association is
the prevention and control of lung disease.
This is why lung associations throughout
Canada are actively supporting Bill C.51,
the Tobacco Products Control Act.
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