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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-02-25, Page 5Times -Advocate. February 25. 1987 Pane 5 SOLO SKATERS — Performing specia numbers at Sunday's Exeter figure skating dub carnival were Jennifer Cronin and Jamie and Jodie McGee. T -A photo The readers write Dear Editor: With respect to last week's feature article, "Deer Killed in Hay", I ask the question, Who are theIhimals? The carefree, maverick, mongrels that instinctively follow their ancestral traits and run the deer to death, or, the "Great White Hunters", who are granted a license to gather like a pack of wolves in their four wheel drive vehicles and descend on their innocent helpless prey, after circling• and blazing their way through prime target areas slaughter- ing and maiming with shot guns they are pictured gloating over their trophies. Neither of these hunters are starv- ing to death and each is doing it for the "sport". Who are the animals? I condone neither of these hunters when their victims are deer. Harry A. Schroeder RR 2 Centralia, Ont. NOM 1KO v vJi - February 16/87 Exeter, NOM ISO Dear Mr. Editor: Enclosed is a letter prepared by the Integration Action Group in support of "Special Services at Home". A provincial review of this services is now taking place and we feel public attention to the issues will ensure con- tinuation of this worthwhile service. Thank You Integration Action Group Chairperson Wendy King January 20, 1987 The Honourable John Sweeney Minister of Community & Social Services 6th Floor, Hepburn Block 80 Grosvenor Street Toronto, Ontario M7A 1E9 Dear Mr. Sweeney: Re: Ministry Review of Special Ser- vices at Home At the local chapter of the Integra- tion Action Group some concerns were expressed about the review. Since both Special Servics at Home and the Integration Action Group focus on integrating people into the community, we would like to share these concerns with you. Parents of children with a developmental handicap in Huron County have benefited greatly from both the parent relief and program- ming aspects of Special Services at home. It has improved the quality of life for these children and their families. These services are not available elsewhere in the county. Our basic concern is that the ser- vice might be cut back or so restricted as a result of the review that the quali- ty of life now enjoyed might be diminished. ii ttie SheeiTiViss `Arr: 1) Ever increasing administration fees use up to i:, of the maximum allotment which should be for direct service. Some form of separate ad- ministrative budget would alleviate this. 2) Presently children using the ser- vice must be labelled developmental- ly handicapped..We feel that any child with extraordinary needs should have access to the program, without being burdened with a lifetime label. 3) Academic, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Physiotherapy for school age children will not be provided through Special Services because the Saintsbury By MRS. HEBER DAVIS Holy Communion service was held at St. Patrick's Church Sunday with Rev. Braby in charge. Mary Kooy provided music and Mary Davis read the lessons. Rev. Braby took his text from the fifth chapter of St. Matthew. Service next Sunday is planned for 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Greta Gibson and Mrs. Mabel Needham were dinner guests with me Sunday evening. Hugh Davis is attending the Good Roads Convention. in Toronto this week. Mrs. Margaret Carroll got home from hospital Wednesday and Mrs. Eileen Carroll is still a patient at South Huron Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. E. Powe, Centralia, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Shapton, Exeter were dinner guests Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tindall. Mrs. Ilugh Davis and Mrs. Mary Walker, Centralia provided dinner for Huron Park Lions Club, Thursday evening. The proceeds for the A.C.W. Ministry feels that other Ministries should assume responsibilities for these areas. These services are available, but only on a consultation basis. Realistically, many children require supplements to the programs and services they receive from the Ministries of Education and Health. We feel that Special Services At Home is the only source of this sup- plementary service. 4) It appears to us that the original guidelines for Special Services have been interpreted differently throughout the province which in- dicates that they were not clear and.. they were not made available to those administering the program directly. We also feel that the original guidelines did not provide adequate- ly for the ongoing needs of families. This is evidenced by the overwhelm- ing requests for service which has resulted in an over -expenditure of monies in the province. We trust that the Ministry of Com- munity and Social Services review will take these issues into account and continue to provide the high quality service that the families in Huron County have benefited from in the past. Sincerely yours, Wendy King, Chairperson Integration Action Group cc: The Honourable Jack Riddell, Minister of Agriculture, MPP - Huron -Middlesex The Honourable Murray Elston, Minister of Health The Honourable David Peterson SORORITY Donna Jones assisted by Elaine Bogart was hostess for the meeting of Alpha Tau Chapter on February 10. Dorothy Chapman, a member of the Board for Big Brothers and Sisters spoke about the organization which began in Sduth Huron ten years ago. They help youngsters from six to 16 who are from single parent families. A big brother or sister is matched carefully with their selected little friend. She also told of her study of hand- writing which she finds very interesting. Plans were made to attend the play "Boyfriend" in St. Marys in April and for Founder's Day on April 28. A delicious dessert was served by the hostesses. Crediton troop receive badges By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR Mrs::-111ary.Gower• of- Queensway --- Nursing home in Hensall is a patient in South Huron Hospital Exeter. Mrs. Gower broke her leg. We wish her a speedy recovery. The sermon topic at Zion United Church was taken from Matthew 7:1-12 titled "The Perils of Criticism". The Cubs, Scouts and Beavers took part and were presented with their certificates and badges. Choir practice is Wednesday even- ing at 8 p.m. in the Sunday School. rooms. The film. Pilgrims Progress, will be shown on Sunday evening, March 1, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the Zurich United Church. The film is about 90 minutes long. An offering will be taken to cover the costs. Mrs. Leonard Wein has moved back into her own home, after spending the past months with her son Marvin and family. Marvin and family are now living with her. Welcome back Gladys, we missed you. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wein will be celebrating their 58th anniversary February 27. Mr. Wein is a patient at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator were Saturday afternoon and supper guests with Mr. Harold McCallum, RR 1 Walton and evening guests with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hubley, Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Regele, RR 1 Princeton spent Satut'day with Mr. and Mrs. Ilubley. Mrs. Leita Hill celebrated her 81st birthday Saturday February 21. Sympathy is extended to the families of the late Wesley Heywood. Mr. Heywood lived in Crediton for a number of years before retiring to Northcrest apartments in Hensall. His wife passed away in 1973. Funeral services will be Wednes- day February 25, 1987 at 11 a.m. In- terment in• Crediton cemetery. • When you buy Harding - -- SEA JEWEI1S carpet. Harding wfll send you a special CARPET CARE 010) PACKAGE, containing a bottle of Harding tested and approved YV Spot and Stain Remover, a white cotton cleaning cloth and a copy of "The Canadian Consumer's Guide to Carpet Care,' published by the Canadian Carpet Institute. FURNITURE 81 FLOORING 467 MAIN ST. EXETER 235-0173