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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-05-12, Page 2Nat_ Times -Advocate, May 12 1982 Hospital begins chaplaincyla' nc y Zhegler said the program was something the com-r munity has wanted. He noted that in the past patients were asked to state a religious denomination and that a log book was kept for visiting clergy. He said that this in- formation often gave no details of church or parish and was an incomplete guide for the clergy. He also noted that patients with no declared denomination often Rev. Cheryl Ashick- Englert has been appointed chaplain for the South Huron Hospital in Exeter. In announcing the ap- pointment, Thursday, ad- ministrator R. Sheeler said the hospital was beginning a new chaplaincy program Rev. Cheryl Ashlck•Englert felt the need for a chaplain's guidance at some point during their hospital stay. An ad-hoc committee of clergy and hospital workers was formed to set out the areas of responsibility for the new program. Rev. Ashick-Englert ex- plained that initially she will act aS a contact person between patients and their clergy, lettingntergy know a member of their church is in hospital. At this point parish clergy will take over, but Rev. Ashick-Englert will be on call for crisis assistance and will provide guidance for those without church af- filiation. The chaplain will also be providing support to the hospital staff. Sheeler said this was an important aspect as hospital staff often feel a sense of failure when they have done their best but a patient dies. The chaplain will be able to provide support for Welfare cases up worst may be over By Stephanie Levesque General assistance caseloads for Huron County have increased this year, compared to the same period last year. Social services ad- ministrator John MacKinnon told county council at its meeting on April 29, "we may be over the worst period of this year." As summer approaches, more seasonal jobs,,'are available, thus reducing the general assistance caseloads. 'MacKinnon said other coun- ties are experiencing higher increase than Huron. On April 1 this year, the number of,general assistance cases was 155, compared to the April 1, 1981 caseload of 135. In the month of March, assistance was given to 213 cases, which represents 524• beneficiaries. In the same period in 1981, there were 204 cases, representing 509 beneficiaries. MacKinnon told council. that to date (April 29), there hate been'95 enquiries to his office for assistance. "I can't see it dropping, ufijess jabs., are found somewhere in the county," he said• program patients, families and will be responsible for providing educational material to hsoptail staff. Rev. Ashick Englert is from Sudbury originally, but is currently living in Grand Bend. She attended the seminary at Wilfrid Laurier University and was ordained in the Lutheran Church of America. The chaplain did her chaplaincy training at K- W Hospital in Kitchener. She is married to Dr. Paul Englert of the hospital staff. She pointed out that hospital work was different from parish work in that the chaplain works with people of different faiths and denominations. In a parish, most people contact their pastor at a Sunday morning service, Rev. Ashick-Englert said but in a hospital patients require guidance at a crisis point in their lives. Sheeler said the hospital was looking at a complete chaplaincy program for patients, staff and family needs and the addition of Rev Ashick Englert enables the hospital to treat the whole person - physical, emotional as well as spiritual needs. The chaplain will be on in the hospital on Mondays and Thursdays. Sheeler noted that the committee formed to outline the program will be con- tinuing their meetings. Committee members are: Rev. B. Elder, Rev. B.H. DeJonge, Rev. K. Gonyou, Rev. J. Dressler; Dr. Wm. O'Connor, chief of medical staff; Dr. P. Englert, vice- president of medical staff; Mrs. A. Pooley, director of nursing; Mrs. A. Kuepfer, staff representative and R. Sheeler administrator. • Aim for two families per block Continued from front page . the children `about the program and its uses. Parents are also advised to remind children abopt the program; thus, reinforcing the school teachings and to mate sure ' their children know their -home address and 'telephone number. "As always, Exeter is a fairly safe community," Godbolt said. She noted that her children, ages seven,' five and one year, haven't needed to use the program and she hasn't been called on to act as a block parent but she believes in the needs of the program. ' She noted there have been some incidents in Exeter though the situations were mostly lost children or bullying and were easily handled by the blocx parents. Godbolt said that when -she got involved in the program last year through the sorority, her children already knew about the program from school. As chairperson she keeps a log book of incidents but most trivial cases are left up to the block parent. A telephones y con- ducted ducted in February helped Godbolt update records of incidents, changes in ad- dress or status of block parents and tried to assist block parents with any difficulties. She said the biggest problem of block parenting was remembering to take the sign down when help is not available. The program and the use Board committee to look at tech courses By Stephanie Levesque' An ad hoc committee will be . organized to look into technical education in Huron County secondary schools. Huron County Board of Education gave approval for the committee at its May 3 meeting. Forming the com- mittee is in response to a re • - -- cent Ministry -of -Education regional review of technical education. Duties of the committee in- clude examining present technical facilities and equip- ment. programs and their goals. When it makes its final report to the board in November it will make recommendations on whether or not new equipment is necessary and if changes are needed to the facilities or classrooms. Recommenda- tions may also be made on how to co-ordinate efforts bet- ween secondary schools, post- secondary and industry. The committee will be made up_ef five trustees, yet to be named; -the four technical directors at Huron's secondary schools, one secon- dary school principal, two representatives of industry, one representative of Con- estoga College and one representative of the Ministry of Labor. Hullet gets prin.cipal a special educationp ost b Aocklot of parents arestill neeneedded. 'of the signs iralsoa deterren to street crime Godbolt said A potential child moleste would be discouraged b seeing the signs in nearb windows and Godbolt noted block parent families ar often more vigilant abou what is happening on the street. Applications to becom block parents are processed by the town police. Childre in a block parent hom reaching the age of 16 also apply and application must be made for any othe adult living in the home. There is no cost to the block parent as signs and information are provided and the screening of ap- plicants is a matter left up to the town police. Godbolt said that just about anyone living at home and capable of providing assistance can become a block parent. She suggested senior citizens, working mothers when they are at home and even businesses can apply for the block parent program. She noted that the organizers would like to get at least two block parent families on each block. The Pryde Boulevard area north of the public school is well covered but Godbolt noted the area around Precious Blood school and the downtown area needs more block parents. y She said many people have moved and new applications for block parents_ _are replacing those who hale • Ammazismstiv MICHIGAN BALLOONS — A cluster of balloons advertising a Festival in St. Clair Shores, Michigan landed on the Peter Boersma farm in Hay township, Thursday. Shown with the balloons are Eugene, Raymond and Trevor Boersma. T -A photo Jobs,lacement p upat student centre e As of May 3, both the Goderich and Exeter Canada Employment Centres for Students have been open for business. Joni Thompson has been hired again this year for the position of Student Placement Officer In Goderich. Joni is a native of Goderich and has 'just completed her degree in phyl ical education at the University, of Western Ontario. She plans to attend teachers' college next year. For the summer, she will be helping students find jobs out of the Goderich office located above the post office on 35 East Street. Kathy Caldwell of Seaforth will be the Student Placement Officer for the • Exeter office on 305 Main r Street. Kathy will be Y finishing her degree In Y English and history next year at Western and then eplans to attend law school. Both Joni and Kathy will u• be supervised by Jim Thorne. Jim, who works out e of the Goderich office, will be soliciting employers for job n vacancies for students this e summer along with arranging publicity, ad- vertising and promotion for r the Hire -A -Student cam- paign and compiling statistics on employment activity. Joni and Kathy will be taking. job orders from employers and registrations from students, selecting and referring students to em- ployers and giving out job - hunting tips as well as disseminating information on government programs available to students and employers alike. They will also assist in compiling statistics and visiting em- ployers. left. Godbolt hopes that newspaper publicity, a general meeting in the fall and perhaps a door-to-door canvass will make more • people aware of the program nd fill in the areas where The first principal of Mullet Central Public School has been appointed superinten- dent of special education for the Huron County Board of Education, effective August 1. Donald R. Miller comes 'fere from Picton, where he Congratulations Mom & Dad (Lloyd and Jean) on your 40th Wedding Anniversary • May16 • with Love and affection from Your Family has been superintendent o education with the Prince Ed ward County Board of Educa tion for the past three years. Prior experience during his 24 years in education includes teaching at both the elemen- tary and secondary school levels, serving as principal at Hullet from 1966 to 1968, and princii)aI of schools for both the Middlesex and Kent coun- ty Boards of Education. Miller has also been active- ly involved in a number of Ministry of Education research projects in cur- riculum development and special education. He is presently a member of Queen's University Special Education Advisory Commit-! tee and a member of the ex- ecutive of the Ontario' Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. Miller is married, has five children and is looking for- ward to returning to Huron County. His appoirltment is subject to Ministry of Educa- tion approval. more block parents, Godbolt aid, saying the organizers re aiming for two block arents on each block. Making people aware of he program is the most mportant thing, Godbolt aid. f s - a p s • Party For Dave Beaver (Boots) Fri., May 14 For more infor- mation Cali: 235-2013 or 262-5728 l Compared to April 1981, statistics show an increase of 94 per • cent in numbers of students placed In jobs and an increase of 51 per cent in the number of job openings available to students. Although these figures in- dicate only employment activity conducted through the Student Employment Centre, and therefore not in the economy in general, such increases are very en- couraging considering that 1982 promises to be quite a tough year for student job- seekers. Students are urged to register as soon as possible with the Employment Centre in their area. Early registration increases the probability of finding em- ployment while often part- time jobs acquired during school turn into full-time opportunities in the summer Usborne -council Continued from front page Lucan exchanges. Deputy -reeve Peter Berendsen and councillor Margaret Hern were named to a building committee of the Ausable-Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority along with township representative Roy Westcott to study a joint office complex at the Morrison Dam. Stephen taxes Cofro other twontinued Villagesm front because of completion of a road paving program. The Dashwood mill rates will be 218.23 for public school supporters and 218.1 for separate school support. The total assessment ori which 1982.Stephen taxes will be based is $6,997,067. That's up about $44,000 from 1981. Monday, May 24 at dusk . Crediton Ball Park Entertainment till dusk Roger quick & The Rainbows Collection will be token for the 1983 display Sponsored by the Crediton Volunteer Firemen EXETER LIONS ARMCHAIR BINGO Game 3 Prize Winners 4 corners - Russel, Brown, Joyce Pepper Figure T - Janet Bennewles Figure X - Grace Gilfillan All Around - Doreen Browning Full Card - Debra Bromley Game 4 Starts May 17 Cards are $ 1.00 each from the following merchants A 8 H Superior Food Market; Exeter Pharmacy Ltd.; Gord's Variety; Darlings IGA; Earl Camp- bell Jewellers; Frayne's General Store; Sanders Grocery; Mac's Milk; G 8 G Discount, Exeter; Kirkton Market, Kirkton; Insley's General Store, Woodham; IGA Huron Park; Club Albatross Tavern, Huron Park; Don's Food Markel, Hensall; Darlings IGA, Lucan; Lankin Variety, Lucan. Employers are en- couraged to call the Student Employment Centre if they need a student for a couple of hours, days or for the whole summer. 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