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Huron Expositor, 2007-05-30, Page 3News Huron Hospice launching campaign on `Wings of a Dove' Susan H u n d e r t ni a r k 41.11111111111111. Since amalgamating with the Wingham Hospice a year and a half ago, Huron Hospice quality of life they're able to choose. It's not just about helping people to die, it's about helping them live," she says. While Huron Hospice offices are located in is expanding Wingham's "Wings of a Dove" Seaforth and Wingham, Bisback says the hos- campaign, with hopes it will become the orga- pice board is currently investigating whether nization's major annual fundraiser. or not the county can support a residential Offering palliative care services hospice as an alternative for people throughout four-fifths of Huron AIREIBISV who don't want to die in hospital and don't have the support to be able to die at home. "The province is now funding urban residential hospices and Grey -Bruce has been given the go-ahead to explore one for their region," says Bisback, adding that Huron Hospice still has to do a feasibility study looking at the need in the area. "It's a dream at this point," she says. Bisback says Huron Hospice is currently working on putting a website onto the Internet at www.huronhospice.ca to provide more information to the public about its services. While there is no specific goal for the Wings of a Dove campaign, Bisback says she's hop- ing it will raise close to $10,000. And, for those who can't contribute this year, she says she hopes the mail -out will help them learn about Huron Hospice. "We never turn anyone away," she says. County, Huron Hospice has sent out 19,400 pieces of mail both to educate the public about its ser- vices and ask for needed dona- tions. Huron Hospice has to fundraise at least $10,000- $15,000 each year to pay for vol- unteer training, volunteer mileage, office supplies and equipment. "We're hoping this mail -out campaign will be as successful for all of Huron County as it was for Wingham. The Wingham `People often think a hospice is a place, a physical building but we're a movement, a philosophy,' -- Janis Bisback of Huron hospice's campaign was really well-received in North Huron in the past," says Huron Hospice's past chair Janis Bisback. "This fundraiser will help provide continu- ity and preserve a link to their roots," she adds. Huron Hospice runs a team of dedicated volunteers trained in understanding the process of dying. Those 50-60 volunteers the region to help anyone facing a life-threatening illness or injury with companion- ship, listening and emotional support. Services also include grief recovery groups, a Rainbows pro- gram for children coping with loss, cancer support groups, education sessions on death, dying and bereavement and a library of resources includ- ing books, video- tapes and newsletters. "People often think a hospice is a place, a physi- cal building but we're a move- ment, a philoso- phy," says Bisback. "We want indi- viduals to live a travel throughout Hospicg Huron East couple awakens to find man standing over them A 38 -year-old Morris Turnberry man was charged with break and enter, assault and threatening to cause death or bodily harm after a Huron East couple awoke to find him standing over their bed on May 20 at approxi- mately 3:30 a.m. The Morris Turnberry man, who was known to the man and woman, spoke to the husband and then struck him, reports Huron OPP. He left the house after hearing that 911 had been called. The Morris Turnberry man was located and arrested the same day at 10 a.m. He attended bail court and was released on bail. His court date was not released by the Huron OPP. GREENHOUSE GIRL GARDEN CENTRE HOSTAS & DAYLILIES From only $4E99 Annuals Perennials Hanging Baskets Trees Soil Products Peat Moss Planters Shrubs Great selection, quality and prices! !trsi 10 a.m.-8p�` Sat. 9a.m. - 8. 9 'Gift Certificates Available Located on Hwy 8, Seaforth (Beside the Freeze Ring) The Huron Expositor • May 30, 2007 Page 3 tWEECGIICV FARM EQUIPMENT • SEAFORTH 519-527-0120 EXETER 519-235-2121 www.teamvincent.com CASE II Cifiteir Gaiser Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc. • Home • Auto • Farm • Commercial Wayne Ische 44 Ontario St., CLINTON 519-482-3401 Please call Wayne or Kelly for any of your . insurance needs at 1-888-482-9747 gkins@cabletv.on.ca Kelly O'Leary •.0101,.,....- x Medical Centre Health and Wellness Centre of Excellence Owned and Managed by Seaforth Community Hospital Trust 28 Centennial Drive, Seaforth NOK 1 WO 519-527-1770 CWELCon2E-6, Dr. Dan Eickmeier Clinic Hours : Monday 8:00 - 5 p.m. Tuesday 8:00 - 5 p.m. Tuesday 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. (by appointment ONLY for patients and orphan patients of the Seaforth Community Medical Centre.) Wednesdays - Closed Thursday 8:00 - 5 p.m. Friday 8:00 - 5 p.m. Joining our Physicians : Dr. Heather Percival Dr. Dan Rooyakkers Dr. Jason Datema Dr. Carotin Shepherd Dr. Dan Eickmeier is now accepting new patients to his practice of family medicine.