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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-12-01, Page 21THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2005. PAGE 21. Service to others, theme of Londesborough UCW The devotional time at the Londesborough UCW meeting on Monday evening, Nov. 21 was led by Yvonne Hoggart, Marie Bromley, Harriett Shillinglaw and Helen Lee. Service to others who need our help was the theme. The hymn When I Needed a Neighbour, asks the questions, “Where you there?” The reading of the parable of the Good Samaritan asks the question, “Which one was the neighbour?” Guest speaker that evening was Barbara (Lee) Mustard of Stratford. Barbara is a registered nurse who over the years has taken many extra courses because of her growing interest in mental health. Currently, she works for the Huron Perth Hospital alliance in that field. Barbara is part of the team working on the in-patient or locked psychiatric ward in Stratford General Hospital, does cases for the outpatient centre at that hospital and the Listowel Hospital, and is involved with cases from the 24- hour crisis line operating in Stratford, Clinton and Listowel. She explained that depression can range from mild anxiety, which occasionally all of us can feel, to the need to be in a monitored situation. Some folk need to be taught coping skills as every day is a struggle. Mental illness can run in families unfortunately, whereas some is due to environmental factors and/or substance abuse. Persons working in this field are always developing new ideas to ease the pain for their patients. Barb explained that there are many myths and stigmas associated with this disease and gave handouts for the ladies to study. The crisis line is funded by the hospitals and uses trained professionals in an attempt to intervene early to prevent suicides. Although it is no longer a shame to have mental disease, it remains an issue people still have difficulty Oops! That break fust was in Blyth Continued from page 20 all of them through the rough days. Oops! In last week’s paper I erroneously encouraged all of you to enjoy breakfast with the Londesborough Lions on Sunday, Nov. 27. Having noticed a poster on the board at the local post office for a country breakfast, I misread the location. There was a breakfast in Blyth last Sunday, but not in Londesborough. I apologize for any inconvenience and/or embarrassment my gaffe may have caused - other than to myself. talking about. Barbara has a Korean daughter-in- law whom she recently accompanied on a visit to Sophia’s homeland. Barbara quickly realized that this country still maintains a very traditional culture. Women are subservient and must produce a male heir, homosexuality is not recognized and women don’t smoke. The mentally ill are not talked about and those care facilities have terrible conditions. This small country has a dense population, continues to resist communism and has a large underground economy. Barbara feels the country is about two generations behind the western world in cultural issues. The women in attendance enjoyed having one of their own back to speak to them and would have kept her talking the whole evening. They are went having learned much about the mental health field and the Korean culture. The Korean items Barbara brought along were of much interest to all. As this was the last gathering for the UCW of a business nature before the new year, many details were finalized, new work sheets were distributed, and the Christmas potluck meeting was discussed. FARM SAFETY FACT (NC) - Animal related incidents are responsible for one in five injuries on Canadian farms. Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program. - News Canada □0= cp o □ c---------a □ a a □ c— a □ c ■ a □ c a □ c— a □ a- a □ tfte Perfect chaa&e Wendt’& favMvaj, <£ Qift Sfatedb □ o di □ cp Open Sundays ~ 12-4 Free Gift Wrapping db □Family v Daughter's Rings & Pride off Bracelets & Anklets Everything is on sale□ o cp • o =aadb □t MILDMAY 367-5357 MOUNT FOREST 323-1313 ==aac===gac^==ga&==guc -------jdc aac^=--=gac= Watches to sun any budget One with the works Mitchell Godkin dressed up his hot dog at the skating party after the Santa Claus parade at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Saturday, Nov. 26. (Heather Crawford photo) Semi-annual Service Six Month Inspection of: - Restraint system - Wiper blades - Transmission - Steering system - Engine cooling system - Front & rear suspension * Also lubrication of weather strip All this peace of mind $ for only - Exhaust system - Throttle system - Brake system - Front drive axle boot & seal - Tires - Fuel system Ca££ IJaivt Service (hintutiant at: 115 Josephine St., WINGHAM, ON JOHN CULLEN CHEVROLET r 357-2323 MBB The »V Incredible Country AW Hardware Store *