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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-04-13, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13,1994. Mobility service nears reality for Central Huron The possibility of a mobility bus service for central Huron County is moving closer to reality. A steering committee of interested citizens in Seaforth, Clinton, Tuckersmith, Hullett and McKillop is establish­ ing a non-profit incorporation to operate a mobility bus service for the eligible residents of their Ostomy Assoc, holds meeting Forty-one members and visitors were welcomed by President Ray Rynor at the March 1 regular monthly meeting of the Stratford and District Ostomy Association. A short business meeting was conducted as follows. It was announced that Mary Porter of Erin, Ontario is the new UOA Official Area Representative due to the resignation and advancement of Di Bracken of Willowdale who held the position for a lengthy term. Kathleen Ahrens of Stratford has volunteered for the distribution of members' birthday cards, due to the resignation of Alice Kelly. President Ray reported that letters and names of qualified visitors had been sent to several area hospitals and to ostomy surgeons, advising of the interest and support in patient visitation prior to and following ostomy operations. Volunteers are still required to provide dainties for the coffee and social periods at future meetings. Alison Amer MSW reminded members that due to the June retirement of the president, assisted mainly by his wife Sybil, the future WI learns bowmaking Continued from page 9 prepared to vote on them. The Surprise Night sponsored by the Huron Perth Education Committee of the Women's Institute, held at the Atwood Community Centre on Tuesday evening roused the curiosity of over 40 women. Bonna May, Perth North District, introduced the three speakers. Al South from AG CARE - Agricultural Groups Concerned about Resources and the Environment told how the chemical containers returned clean, triple or jet-rinsed to a centrally designated dealer's site are being recycled into fence posts. Farmers are being asked to prepare an Environmental Farm Plan which is an educational process that identifies items of concern that may need to be managed differently. Water is of major concern along with pesticide storage, handling and transportation practices as well as storage of petroleum products. Farmers are required to have a pesticide certificate to purchase and use chemicals in schedule two or five in their farming enterprises. Tamara Weber of Londesboro demonstrated how to make an interchangeable bow and flower arrangement to be placed on a wicker wreath. You can use a different bow and flowers to accommodate the season. She also offers several courses for the beginner and the more advanced craft person. She said there are several nifty little tricks which can be put to many uses once you know them. Karman Klaus Ives from Walton spoke on the Healing Science which includes Reflexology and Iridology. There are three parts to the Healing Science: spiritual, emotional and physical, which includes oxygen, water and nutrition. Water is very important, she said. Up to eight glasses a day will not harm anyone, nor will a good brisk communities. Calling themselves CHuMS, Central Huron Mobility Service, the group has met with each of the municipal councils and with several service clubs in the area. Funding for the service would come from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for 50 per success of the Chapter will require several of the members to accept membership on several new committees when requested, for administrative duties and other help. Failing to respond for even minor responsibilities will surely deteriorate the Chapter to do something less than a coffee club unrelated to ostomy support, or even total collapse of purpose, she said. Alison introduced program speakers Cheryl Yost and Saralynne Lichti, who along with associates Pat Willos and Ken Hall, all of the Stratford Hospital Nursing Staff, are voluntarily, and enthusiastically, trying to develop a~ local 'Humour Room Project' which is successfully operating at Kitchener and London and in many other hospital centres, particularly in the U.S.A. These efforts in other centres have been very successful in stabilizing and assisting as a non-medical but proven worthwhile environment. With trained humorists, illness problems and worries can be changed to smiles and laughter even for short or walk. A spoon of black strap molasses which can be put in a glass of water, if preferred is good for the body, ^nd bran as fibre is excellent as well. Bran could be put on cereal but, Ms Klaus Ives said be sure lots of liquid is consumed when using bran. People are finding bananas hard to digest, as they are being picked loo green before being sent to market. All the speakers were thanked for their participation and it was hoped everyone learned something from the evening. Margaret Mclnroy gave a preview of the suggested upcoming courses in the fall. The courses are stained glass window effect sweatshirts, L-shaped scarves (silk), wallpaper gift bag, Christmas ornament and four framed scenes in a quilted wall hanging. Members will be notified of the courses chosen by the committee, in the future. Vandals hit local library With no signs of entry, Wingham OPP believe the broken window in the front door of the Brussels Library to be the work of vandals. A spokesperson from the Wing- ham OPP said that the window was broken on April 10 sometime between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Estimat­ ed damage is $250. The OPP are investigating. cent of the cost of the accessible vehicle and 50 per cent of the ongoing operating costs. The balance of funds can come from user fees, donations from the community and service clubs, foundations, and possibly the United Way. Every attempt is being made to avoid using municipal tax longer periods. Cheryl Yost, dressed professionally as a perfect clown, distributed red noses and balloons to the members and 'chatted' on their progress of a Humour Room as a very funny character. Saralynn Lichti, with the use of overhead slides, detailed types and methods of humour. Both speakers were thanked for a most interesting and humorous evening. They were presented with the Chapter's Panasonic Audio-Visual Video Monitor. A social and coffee period followed with lunch provided by Nora Major. The 50-50 cash draw was won by Bob Hayter who donated his portion back to the chapter. dollars for this service. CHuMS has received permission to send application forms to the persons who responded to the DIAMONDS' transportation survey sent out in the Fall of 1992. Ron Airdrie, co-chair of DIAMONDS, says, " the We are delighted that the returns from our survey are going to help get a bus service up and running in the Clinton-Seaforth area. Persons who ate homebound due to lack of transportation can find the long winters a depressing time." Don Forrest, co-chair of the DIAMONDS, is a member of the CHuMS Committee. "It has been interesting to be a part of the delegations to councils and to see this process move towards incorporation and the purchase of a vehicle. Similar bus services are operating in Mitchell and St. Marys, so why can't we have it in Huron?" Decisions regarding the size and seating arrangement of the mobility bus to be purchased can only be made after potential users have registered for the service. The bus will provide transportation to appointments, social and sports events, meetings, church, theatre, etc. Also, there may be special outings and charter trips for eligible users. The fee structure has not been finalized, but one-way trips will probably cost $2 to $4 depending on the distance travelled. "Now is the time for the community and potential users of this service to come forward and support the Steering Committee who have been spearheading the campaign to start up this bus service in Central Huron," says Mike Regier from Seaforth, who has been an active member of the CHuMS Committee. "By sending in an application form or contacting our resource person, Bev Brown, people can indicate their support for this service in a very positive way." Application forms are available from the clerk-treasurers of the municipalities of Clinton, Seaforth, Tuckersmith, Hullett and McKillop or by calling Bev Brown at 482- 5666 or 1-800-267-0535. The CHuMS Committee has arranged to have a low-floor accessible vehicle on display at the Seaforth Home and Garden Show on April 6 and 7 at the Seaforth Fairgrounds.