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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-04-16, Page 7Brody details need for organs • Tiffs -Advocate, April 16, 1996 Pope 7 Pilot project In Huron brings. cboII•ngo for Itoa.niwk.is "This coming year will be an ex- citing challenge", executive director Jean Young told those attending the Town and Country Homemakers an - Mal dinner meeting, held this year in the Goderich township hall at • Holmesville. Young was referring to the still - unknown effects on the agency of a program announced in January by the provincial government to help frail elderly and disabled people stay in their homes instead of being fore- . ed Into institutions. Huron County is one of six sites selected for the pilot project, which will fund both improvement in a variety of home and community sup- port systems for needy seniors, and expand the homemaker service now provided by the social services and health ministries. Under this new pro- gram, applicants will only have to demonstrate need; current recipients of Homemaker services must qualify through financial or health needs tests which have denied service to sante who wished to stay in their own homes. Board chairman Laurette Siegner noted in her report that removal of the means test could result in an increase of as much as 50 percent in the number of seniors taking advantage of the homemakers' services. In anticipation of the expected in- crease in demand, 22 new homemakers are now being trained, Young said. She predicted the govern - TOWN AND COUNTRY HOMEMAKERS — Bill Brady was the featured speaker at the annual dinner and meeting of Town and Country Homemakers. Head table guests included Maggie and Bruce Mac- Donald, board chairman Lauretta Siegner and executive director Jean Young. Exeter women advised of area Indian bands The afternoon Unit of the Exeter Alice May told of Thomas Longfoot, Manitoba Legislature, Floyd UCW convened early to make plans the distance runner, whb set a profes- Steinhauser, Manitoba, who during for the smorgasbo d dinner to be held sional record of 1:18:10 for fifteen middle life returned to school to study \. •May 8. Olive Thomson, leader, also miles. During WWI he served as a theology to become a minister, `reminded the members of the bake dispatch runner. Galene Josephson, who lives on a sale sponsored by the Sunday School Joseph Brant's work as interpreter reserve on Walpole Island is exten- April 12 at 9:30 in the Centre mall and with the British -Indian Department, sively involved in church work. the 4 -Way Inn; the anniversary May his leadership throughout the Hazel Miller's devotion topic was 4 with Alma Langford as speaker and American Revolution and his transla- 'the message of a garden'. Marjorie music by South Huron Community tion of parts of the Bible into Mohawk Adams led in prayer, Celia Thomson Singers. was reported by Ella Willard. reminded us the Gardens of Eden and Marion Dearing finalized plans for Laurette Siegner reminded us of Gethsemane. Burdine Morgan read a those attending the UCW Convention the work of the celebrated Chief Dan poem on Gardens. The comments by in Stratford April 14. As Christian George on radio and television -She the leader on the resemblance of a Leadership Convener, she also urged also read excerpts from his poetic garden to our lives were interspers- the members to be more outgoing, to works. ed by Linda Hawley singing the contact shut-ins and to socialize. Some present day Indian leaders verses of 'In the Garden'. Members were asked to provide were acknowledged by Hazel Miller- Jean Murray's group served food for the afternoon celebrations of Elijah Harper, elected to the cookies and tea. Mr. and Mrs. Hedley May's 60th wed- ding anniversary June 1: for the young people's Wakeathon April 25 and the 'Moms and Tots' meetings May 9 to Jun@ 20. Audrey McFalls, Centralia; in- trocuced the 'Creative Circle' show- ing the materials needed and the work that could be done. Jean Murray asked for friends and drivers for the Friendship Tea May 29. As an opening thought for the con- tinuation of the Indian study, Hazel Miller, group leader made the state- ment that within a two or three hours drive of London there are eleven In- dian communities. She took as her study for the meeting the contribution that our native Indians have made to Canadian society. The work of the warrior, Tecumseh, was told by Marjorie Adams who said that Tecumseh allied his forces with Canadians during the War of 1812. - lie was present at the battle in Detroit but was killed during the bat- tle of Moraviantown. He had endeavored to form an alliance of tribes to claim the Ohio Valley as In- dian Territory. The song "My Paddle Sings" was read by Celia Thomson as an exam- ple of the great poetry left to us by Pauline Johnson. WMS ANNUAL "We cannot reach new horizons if we fear to leave the shore" is the theme of the 39th Annual Meeting of the Hamilton and London Synodical, Women's Missionary Society, W. D., to he held in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Welland on April 22 and 23. The Synodical Presi- dent. Mrs. Jessie Rayner of Paris will conduct the sessions. London area consultant, The Rev. Linda Brown -Ewing will present the Bible Study and Hamilton Area Con- sultant. Miss Evelyn _Murdock, the Worship Services. The Rev. Judith Archer -Green, Hamilton will be in charge of the sing song. A work shop "Meet your Secretaries" and a Mis- sion Fair will be featured. The guest speaker is the Rev. Lin- da Ashford, of Gateway Church in Toronto. Sorority chapter hear deputy -reeve Xi Gamma Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at the home of Janice Brock January 21. Susan Moore presented the program "A Woman Speaks" Exeter deputy reeve Lossy Fuller was the guest speaker and told of her involvement in politics at the town and county level. She encourag- ed everyone to get involved in their community. A contest on places in Huron County was won by Sharon Lynn who received a Town of Exeter pin from Lossy. Lunch was served by co -hostess Barb Ballantyne and Janice. Several members and their families enjoyed a toboggan party in February at Morrison Dam. Hot chocolate, coffee and doughnuts prepared by the Social Committee were a welcome treat at the Scout Hall following an afternoon of family fun. Sharon McNeilly was hostess for the meeting February 11 when Barb Passmore presented the program "A Woman Chooses". Members were divided into groups and discussed several topics on the choices we have as women in the life style of today, On arrival at the meeting each member was given some form of physical disability such as a sling for a broken arm or a blindfold over the eyes and were asked to wear this for an hour to make us think about change and how we would cope with it. Bonnie Ratz asisted Sharon in ser- ving lunch. February 25, members met at the home of Joy Darling. It was decided to donate to Public Skating at the rec centre again this year. Janice Brock was in charge of the program. "Never underestimate the power of a Woman". A group discussion took place on the powers we have in socie- ty because we are women. Joy and co - hostess Nancy Chambers served a delicious lunch. Ann Baynham was hostess March 4 when she presented the program topic "What's in it for Me?" She en - Start the Spring off right with a New Hairstyle April 16-30 Ladies Wash, cut, style ' 1 1.00. r.g. 113.00 Mens wash, cut, style '7.00 reg. 19.00 Call: Janet, Krisan or Sandy Rumor's Unisex Hair Design 414 Main St. S., Exeter Centre Mall 235-0202 couraged us all to offer our services in the community as a means of self- fulfillment and personal betterment. It was decided to give $100 to the Awareness Week at the High School. Lunch was served by co-hostess\Gail Jongkind and Ann. A potluck supper with a Hawaiian Theme was held March 25 at Liz Taylor's home. The Ritual of Jewels Ritual was taken by Veronica Gryseels, Gail Jongkind and Eileen Miron. The election of officers for the 1986-87 year took place with results as follows: President - Bard Ballantyne, Vice -President - Barb Poole, Secretary - Barb Passmore, Treasurer - Nancy Chambers, Coun- cil Rep. - Linda Johns. April 8, several members along with several sisters from Alpha Pi chapter attended Theatre London to see "A Pack of Lies" which was en- joyed by all. Delicious dessert and coffee were enjoyed following the show, at Gabriele's. Several Xi Gamma Nu sisters assisted in selling the many daffodils Beta Sigma Phi distributes for the Cancer Society. meat program may mean a reversal of the previous ratio whereby private clients purchased 66.5 percent of the agencystr Care Program accounted for 31 5 per- cent. (Allocations from the provincial ministry of cornmunity and social ser • - vices allowed Town and County Homemakers to subsidize the rate charged to private clients through Home Support for the Elderly Seaforth's Betty Cardno, whose ef- forts contributed to the formation of Hang ups on manners The fifth meeting of Hurondale IV was held April 2, at Mary DeBoer's. Roll call for this meeting was, "Tell about a situtalon where you felt un- comfortable because you didn't know what to do." Minutes were read and adopted as read. Our funny name for this club is "The Hang Ups". At this meeting we took a look at our image, what other people see and "What to wear and when". Next to your family you will meet people who may look and think dif- ferently than you do. So the manners you learn at home are carried with you to school, to your work -place and to your neighborhood. Some of these people will share your interests and friendships will develop. Although you will not be a close friend of everyone, treat others with the kindness that you would like yourself. Respect another person's opinion but at the same time, learn to stand by your own beliefs. Being a good sport was discussed with the members. They also came up with three ways to resolve a conflict. Sportsmanship is a combination of honest rivalry and the graceful accep- tance of the results. Dealing with difficulty are a part of real life. Knowing how to comfort a friend in such a situation is a sign of maturity and consideration. Other ways to express'your sympathy and how you could help a friend who suf- fered a traumatic experience. Other ,ways to express your sympathy and how you could help a friends who suf- fered a traumatic experience. As a group we went to 'Hopper Hockey Funeral Home were Bob Flet- cher told us what is expected of us when we have to visit a funeral home. We played "The Mannerly Move Game" which were questions concer- ning etiquette. April 9 the sixth meeting of "The Hang Ups" was held at DeBoer's. The roll call:was tq,.ask.. a question you would roost like answered about" eti- quette and the opposite sex," these would be talked about at the end of the meeting. The minutes were read and adopted as read. This meeting covered the topic of "Close encounters of the Best Kind - Dating"! Its included asking for a date, refusing a date, and com- munication especially the details about the place you are going and what clothing is appropriate. It is still good manners for a date to be introduced tceparents. Picking up your date, curfews, saying good night and lover's lane. Some rules about etiquette at the movies were discussed. 'Showing affection in public, going steady and breirking up is hard to do, as the song goes, but hard as it may be to believe now, you will find someone else and life will go on! Graduation proms and formal dances, the corsage and how to wear it. Dancing, you should at least dance the first and the last dance with the person you came with, and have din- ner or refreshments with that person. The girls were given three different situations with different solutions and they all expressed what they felt was the most proper way of dealing with it. We went through the skit we will be doing for achievement program which is to be on May 1 at the Exeter Public School at 7:30. Town and country doffs, said the Integrated Homemaker Program, • administered by the Huron County health unit and the board ot health, is pd<rtoegtro begin the is strictly homemaking, 1. not oh me care.. is designed to sup-• plernent program replace what friends and relatives are doing". Cardno observed. Service will be purchased from Town and Country Homemakers, whose trained Homemakers will pro- vide emotional support and en- couragement while assisting elderly and disabled persons with meal plan- ning, shopping, cleaning, laundry, ironing, personal care, assistance in walking and getting in and out of bed, eating, dressing, and other activities pertaining to normal living and main- taining the individual's health and well being. Siegner said that as Huron county has been chosen as one of six test site areas, the Town and Country Homemakers board of directors will have to be "vigilant in estimating pro- cedures, as our handling of the new program will doubtless affect govern- ment implementation of this program." Inclusion in the provincial project is another milestone for Town and Country Homemakers, which has grown rapidly since its founding in 1978. Last year approximately 80 Homemakers hired within Huron County supplied 61,502 hours of ser- vice to residents of this county. The annual budget has increased 62 per- cent in the past five years to over $490,000 in 1985, making the agency a major contributor to the economic health of Huron County. Guest speaker at the annual meeting was Bill Brady, founder and t of TransplarWs Inte ns- ora�ner recipients ipient tdutohx- s who had gone from near death to a new ex- perience of life after receiving a liver or heart transplant. Public attitudes have changed, Brady said, and people no longer think the subject ghoulish. Brady read two letters with the same theme - a beloved family member had been killed in tragic circumstances, and the writers regretted not donating organs that would have given life to someone else, and meaning to the lov- ed one's death. Brady said there are still not enough donors, and only 25 out of 100 sign the consent form on their drivers' licences. He said four little children are waiting now at University Hospital for liver transplants. Brady urged his audience to sign the consent on their licences, and to tell their families what they had done. He said that older people could give someone else sight by donating their corneas. He assured his audience that actuarial tables show most people do not die under circumstances where their organs are used. Terming every transplant' pro- cedure a court of last resort, Brady concluded by saying that giving and serving are the greatest achievements of the human spirit. The three draw prizes were all wor by Hensall residents. Joyce Pepper won the weekend for two at. the Pinedale Hotel in Grand Rend, Trudy Ferguson won dinner for four ai Robindales, and Janice Baker wor the sheepskin rug donated by Bain tons in Blyth. SUNDAY SCHOOL GOODIES — Shown with some of the Exeter United Church Sunday School bake sale items Saturday are Lisa Wareham, Amy Hawley and Becky Hann. 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