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Come see us at The Natural Gas Equipment Trade Show Friday, October 27 3- 9 p.m. at the Blyth Community Centre Tom & Steve Duizer Plumbing & Heating I,ondesboro 523-4359 Guest Speaker - Joanne Vandendool Special Music I Donations to Building Fund First Annual Fellowship Tea & Pie Social at Blyth Church of God McConnell St. Sat., October 28, 1995 2 - 4 p.m. PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1995. LING WI By Janice Becker The final installment of the three-part series on living with HIV/AIDS deals with a young man who has found comfort in the arms of an estranged family as well as dealing with realities which victims of the disease must learn to cope with and face in themselves and others. It has been just four years since Jeff discovered he is HIV positive. It was because of night sweats suffered by his partner that he decided to be tested for the virus. Jeff had shown no symptoms and had not considered testing until then. For Jeff, a hairstylist in Toronto, living in a large metropolitan area did not improve the treatment he received once diagnosed or the reaction of people around him. He recounted being attacked and beaten on Yonge Street, on one occasion. The doctor at the nearest medical facility refused to treat him. As a result of these difficulties along with a decision to retire from his business and to move closer to family, Jeff returned to Huron County where he says he has has found the support he needed. Ironically, it was his illness which brought him together again with the family from which he had been estranged. "My mother and I are dealing with many of the same issues, right now," says Jeff. "She is living with cancer." For the two of them and others who suffer from life-threatening diseases, it is the ability to laugh and joke about the situation which gets them through. Though Jeffs family thinks it in very bad taste, Jeff says he and his mother joke about getting a group rate at the funeral home. With the support of his family, Jeff has been able to stay reasonably healthy, with few problems, by eating well, exercising and taking vitamin supplements. As for his career, he keeps as busy as he wishes to be working every other week in Toronto with selected clients from his previous business as well as seeing customers in Grand Bend and Bayfield. As with all the men who spoke to the Huron County HIV/AIDS Network meeting in Clinton, Jeff sees education as the greatest public effort which must be put forth both by those directly affected by the illness as well as health professionals. "By my being more open about the disease, I show my comfort with talking about it. I can show how I am (dealing) with it," says Jeff. "We must continue to educate for safer sex." It must be emphasized it is just 'safer sex' and no guarantee, says Russell (Part 1 of series). "Abstinence is the wisest way to go." For each of the men, coming to terms with the virus, its eventual, inevitable result and yet finding a place and space in their life where they can carry on living as normally and sanely as possible, is the day-to-day goal. The difficulties of making ends meet may be stressful, but watching the dying faces of children takes every ounce of strength a father can muster. A few simple words uttered by a man who has faced grief may be wise words for everyone to remember when helping a friend with AIDS or just being there for someone suffering from any other terminal illness. "If he is not in great pain and he can smile and laugh at least once a day, we know we are doing what we can." (Rob, Part 2 of series) Grandma's story appears in 'Chatelaine' magazine Checking the merchandise Crowds waded through the large assortment of clothing available at the Blyth United Church rummage sale on Oct. 21 and 22. Diane Radford, right, discusses an item with customer Hillie Chamney. Phoenix argues Harris's cuts Continued from page 4 women and children. Teachers, and in fact the entire educational system, will similarly struggle to help these children - and their mothers - in an environment that is already strained to its limit. And of course the demands put on Children's Aid and Family Services will be overwhelming and near impossible to meet. This week the Harris government effectively said to all women and children of Huron County and across the province that their wellbeing and safety are of no issue or significance to this government. Period. Furthermore, these cuts have made an ominous and appalling statement to all of the next generation, saying clearly that the future of this province and its residents is far less important than Local readers of the November issue of Chatelaine may see a face that looks familiar. - Marguerite Thomas, a resident of Brussels and public health nurse with the Huron County Health Unit, has a featured article in the magazine, entitled, "The multime- dia grandma." Thomas, who enjoys writing and photography, submitted her story some time ago and was delighted when she received word that it was to be published. The article is based on her methods of keeping in touch long distance with her grandchil- dren via videos, fax machines and audio cassettes. Church hosts social Saturday, Oct. 28 the Blyth Church of God is hosting its "1st Annual Fellowship Tea and Pie Social at 2 p.m. The guest speaker, Joanne Vandendool, will be stimulating minds, while a selection of homemade pies will stimulate tastebuds. There will be door prizes and special music featured. While there is no admission charge, donations to the building fund would be appreciated. are the short term ambitions of this government. From the Board of Directors and Staff of Phoenix of Huron in Clinton, Exeter and Goderich.