HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-03-24, Page 11Keith Roulston is guest speaker at
Kinloss Kairshea Institute .meeting
Muriel MacKenzie was hostess
for the. Kinloss Kairshea Institute on
Mar. 18, at 1 p.m. The hostess and
Alllene Bradley served dessert, tea
and coffee to 13 members and one
visitor.
Alice Ritchie, vice president,
presided due to the absence of
president Maimie Rousiton.
The meeting opened in the usual
manner, with the theme being
Education. Alice read a familiar
poem from school "The Swing".
Mary Lavis read the scripture and
the rollcall was answered by each
One naming "my favorite teacher
and why".
Muriel introduced the guest
speaker, Keith Roulston of Blyth.
Keith attended a one room school
in this area, also the Lucknow and
District High School and then Ryer-
son College graduating in jour-
nalism. He was instrumental in the
beginning of the Blyth Festival and
he is now the editor of the Rural
Voice. This monthly magazine goes.
into 15,000 homes in the surroun-
ding area.
The illustration for the front cover
ion February's issue was drawn by
the talented Bruce County artist
Darryl Graham of this area. He is a
co-op student from the F.E. Madill
Secondary School and he is now
working with the Rural Voice in
blyth for this term.
Keith's most interesting and infor-
mative topic was 'on ."Education".
This magazine reaches homes that
are in some way involved in
agriculture. Keith is always con-
tinuing his education regarding
research with new seeds and plants.
One recent article written by Keith
was about a unique co-op program
that provides education that gets the
hands dirty on various farms. (Feb.
issue).
An interesting question and dis-
cussion period followed. Do you
think that bigger schools are better?
Do you think teachers should have
more control over the students in
the classroom? We all agreed that
lots of mistakes have been made
since schools became bigger.
Alice thanked the speaker and
presented him with a gift.
The minutes were read and the
treasurer's report was given. The
correspondence was read and the
business was dealt with.
Muriel gave an excellent report
from the District Directors' meeting
that she attended at Belmore on
Feb. 23.
Donna McBride gave a humorous
reading on seperations. She, gave
the courtesies and the meeting
closed with "0 Canada".
epileptics are not understood
'Epilepsy is nota visible physical
problem nor. is it a mental
disability, but it suffers from a lack
of understanding. For this " reason
and because March is National
Epilepsy Month, Madelane RileY-
Reidy,, the mother of a young man
with epilepsy and a corporate
citizen has .decided to speak up.
Medieval attitudes about epilepsy
are alive -and well in the twentieth
century. Let me tell, you the story
of Mrs. Riley -Reidy and her son.
"A crowd gathered towatch, my,
son while he was having a seizure
in .a shop: Blood flowed from a cut
on his forehead. I heard Me com-
ments "he's blind drunk", "another
drug addict", and "he's probably
mentally retarded."
In .1993, it is --unbelievable that, no
one in the crowd knew .what to do.
The public still doesn't know how
to identify an epilepsy seizure. It is
so sad for my son and the 280,000
Canadians affected by epilepsy.
• The seizure lasted only a few
minutes that day, and when it was
over, my . son went home. This
hasn't always been the case. He has
already been picked ,up by the
police, handcuffed and taken to the
police station. He has also been
taken to the hospital by ambulance
technicians by mistake after, a•
seizure. The costs for, unnecessary
ambulance trips are high.
My son has an important job in a
large company. 'His employer and
nearest colleagues know about his•
medical history. They know what to
do when a seizure starts and how to
prevent my son from falling.
Despite this neurological 'disorder,
my son tries to lead a normal life.
B.ut he still has to face. up to a lot
of prejudices in society."
While some diseases make •head•-
lines.and attract the public's atten-
'tion, such is not the case for epilep-
sy. Public understanding ' of this
neurological disorder can only come
about through research and public
education.
More than 280,000 Canadians are
affected by epilepsy. Epilepsy can
affect anyone at any -time. People
who sufferfrom a . head trauma,
brain tumor, stroke, or the aftermath
of infection or drug poisoning can
develop epilepsy. 14,000 new cases
.are diagnosed every year of which
50 percent are children underthe
age of 10. Furthermore, . epilepsy
research . is still the most under-
funded neurological' disorder.•
Funding is ' needed to help to
identify the cause and to find the.
cure for epilepsy. .
• Financial support will contribute
to significant breakthroughs in
epilepsy and ensure career commit-
ments: from leading scientists.
CM. r
Lueknow Sentinel, Wednesday, March 24, 1993 — Page 11
Workshop is sponsored by
the Hamilton Conference
Hope in the Rural Community, a
one -day workshop for both rural
and urban people, is being spon-
sored by the Hamilton Conference
of the United Church of Canada.
The workshop will take place
Saturday, Mar. 27 at the Drayton
United Church. Cost of the event is
$5 and lunch is included.
The Conference's Rural Life
Committee will present examples of
rural community initiatives by chur-
ches, government and individuals
that offer hope for the future.
Panelists and speakers Include:
-John Green, Reeve of Drayton;
-John Fitzgibbons, School of .
Rural Nanning, University of
Guelph;
-Gerald Poechman, a Hanover
area farmer who uses alternate
farming practices;
-Rev. Barrie Bain, a minister at
Grace United Church in Hanover;
-And Elbert van Donkersgoed,
Christian Farmers Federation.
In the past, the Conference com-
mittee has focused on the problems
in the rural community; this time
the committee decided to try and
inspire hope by focusing on how
people are working together to
overcome problems.
Anyone wishing registration infor-"
mation may call John Asling of the
Conference staff at 416-659-3343.
Helpfor caregivers
Anyone who is looking after with confidence., This course will
someone at home is welcome to the provide information and the oppor-
tunity to share. The understanding
and support of. others can make life
less stressful" according to Mrs.
DeBoer.
"Caregiver support groups in
Goderich, Exeter and Clinton have
been in operation and have shown
themselves to be beneficial", states
Dr. M. Bokhout, Medical Officer of
Health for Huron County. "I'm
encouraged that the program is
starting in the Wingham area and
hope 'it will expand to the rest of.
the county."
Marlene Roberton and Nancy
Walker will lead the group in a
program called "Caring With Con-
fidence."
If you look after someone at
home, you are welcome to attend
the sessions. The group will meet
Mondays starting Apr. 5, at the
Senior's Day -Centre in Wingham.
The meeting time is 2:00 OM..
For more information about the
Caregiver Support group, please
call , the Huron County - Home Care
Program at 357-2264.
introductory session and find out
what "Caring With Confidence" is
all about:
Margaret DeBoer and her family
have cared for a loved one afflicted
with Alzheimer Disease for the last
nine years. "Mom has cared for him
with patience andcourage, but
being a caregiver isn't easy. At
times it is frustrating, exhausting;
and isolating," commended Mrs.
DeBoer.
The planning committee of Gloria
Workman, for Wingham and Area
Senior's Day • Centre, Jean Young
from Town and : County
Homemakers, Marlene Roberton,
Public !Health Nurse, and Nanpy
Walkel; Huron County Horne Care
have been ,arranging for. the.
caregivers to get together.
"Sharing concerns, fears 'and
practical tips with others who are
experiencing similar responsibilities`
is helpful. I would encourage
caregivers to take advantage of ;the
opportunity to participate in caring
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