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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-10-11, Page 22Page 22 Times -Advocate, October 11, 1989 Huron Volunteers - The volunteers from the Huron Day Centre for the Homebound were honored on October 4 at the 12th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Night. Pictured here are the volunteers and staff. In the back, from the left, are Donna Klopp, Herb Klopp, Nancy Soderberg, Er- nie Dumin, Henny Uyl, Gordon Finnigan, Gertrude Postma, Don Jolly, Hilda Veenstra, Doug Bezzo, Russell Snider, Barb Van Damme, Liz Lawson, Ann Van Osch, Jack Lee, Viola Riley, Nancy Fothergill, Willa Rathwell, Reg Lawson and George Yeats. In the third row (left) are Sharon Lacroix, Jean Holmes, Barb Rivers, Helene Regier, Betty Jackson, Irene Oesch, Jean Fleming, Pauline Kennedy, Margaret Barker, Barb Moffatt, Lois Tumer, June Lee, Edwin Zeale, Edna Mustard, Joan Spittal, Audrey Thompson and Linda Gerard. in the second row (left) are Florence Gordon, Tom Rompf, Jack McClinchey, Jim Allaway, Roberta Linskill, Al Linskill, Bob Thompson and Bob Groves. Across the front (left) are Lynne Hildebrand, Lois Fitzgerald, Nancy Anstett, Rosemary Armstrong, Nahcy Wise, Jo -Ann Todd, and Phyllis Nicholson. David Emslie photo Usbome school - These student will make up the Usbome School student council for the 1989-90 school year. Left to right, Bridgette Bradford, (grade 6-7 rep), Jayne Ballantyne '(rep secretary), Shawna Rowe (secretary), Tracey Taylor, (grade 4-5 rep), Cindy Westerttout, (grade 8 rep), Kristin Strang, (grade 8 rep), Joanne Kerslake, (vice president), Aaron Gardner, (president), Jeremy Home, (vice presi- dent rep), Daniel Wettlaufer, (vice president rep), Jeff MacLean, (treasurer), Shaun Simpson, (treasurer rep). To recognize visiting Homemaker EXETER - Ontario's 14,000 Homemakers/Home Support Work- ers will be given recognition during Visiting Homemaker's Week, Octo- • ber 15 to 21, 1989. The week is or- ganized by the Ontario Association of Visiting Homemaker Services (O.A.V.H.S.), to increase aware- ness about homemaking, its pur- pose and value to our communities. Canada is known internationally as a caring nation. The reputation has come from the way we choose to help the most vulnerable in our society. The way we treat our frail elderly and chronically ill, families in crisis, and the dying makes us unique in North America. Across Canada, programs are in place to provide a variety of servic- es in their homes to people who truly need them. Those needs may occur for many reasons, but most are a result of changes in our socie- ty. We're most •mobile, removing us geographically from traditional family support systems. More women have entered the labour force, reducing their ability to care for aging parents and for their own children. So home based care has become a lifeline for a growing number of Canadians. Home based care is delivered by a team. It includes nurses, social workers, physical therapists and homemaker/home support workers. We're familiar with most of the professionals on that team, but the homemaker is part of an emerging profession that many of us don't - know as much about. In Huron County Town and Country Homemakers has been pro- viding homemaker services since 1978. The homemakers works in her clients' homes on a regular basis, helping them with tasks that they are unable to do for themselves. Much of that work is mealmaking, personal care and housework. But by providing those essential servic- es, the homemaker brings much more to her clients. Her value lies beyond the execution of domestic rime Stoppers On September 26, 1989 be- tween 9 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. there was a break, enter and theft at Lot 30 Concession 3 in Usborne Township when a thief or thieves entered a residence through an unlocked door and ransacked the kitchen, bedroom and living room, dumping drawers as they The Exeter OPP are looking for' an older model white van with faded lettering on the side reading "Insulation" that was seen in the area at the time of the break and enter. Stolen during the break enter and theft were jewellery, seven guns, two stereos and a micro- wave oven. 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IMJmemutwd 1-. chores, for it is the help that ena- bles her clients to remain in their own homes. None of us tan fully appreciate the value of a homemaker until we need one. But we can understand their role better by looking at sever- al kinds of situations in which their help is invaluable. A rural elderly couple have looked after each other for years, and value their independence. Their family has all moved away, and most of their friends are also elderly. Sud- denly, the wife falls and breaks her hip. When she is ready to be dis- charged from the hospital, it is clear that the husband isn't strong enough to care for her and their home. Without help in managing the activities of daily living, personal care and physical therapy, institu- tional care will be the only answer. Fortunately, there is an alternative to institutional care. The home- maker and the rest of the home care team can fill in the gaps. The mother of four young chil- dren in a single -parent family be- comes ill during the night and calls for emergency help. If there are no relatives or friends to help care for the children, a homemaker will be needed. Without her services, the children would have to be moved to a children's shelter. But if a homemaker helps, the family unit remains intact. A businessman in his fifties liv- ing alone has a terminal illness. He has no one to help him with meals, his apartment, personal care, or to get to the doctor. His ;l i ess itself doesn't require tat inctitu- TM.- �- : , Jllviaiv��..v ... - -- _ - er's help institutionalization can be 9 delayed or even prevented if he chooses to die in his own home. Although the clients in the pre- ceding examples all have physical needs that the homemakers were though for many homemakers it is the part that makes it rewarding. The need for homemakers will continue to grow as our society continues to change. The segment of the population that is aged will increase, making it more difficult to provide current levels of institu- tionalized care. Thus, the home- makers' role of meeting the physi- cal and emotional needs of our most valuable neighbours is vital. She is tangible proof to those whom she helps that their commu- nity cares. Double celebration for Varna family By Joan Beierling VARNA - Sunday, October 8 was a double celebration for the Dowson family. Alysha Laura Margaret, daughter of John and Gayle Dowson, was baptized in the Varna Church with Rev. Sam Parker performing the ceremony. Alysha's grandparents are Bill and Joyce Dowson and Keith and Beu- lah Keys. Great-grandparents are Margaret Dowson, Laura Keys and Bill and Ella Flood. Following the church service the family gathered together at the home of John and Gayle to com- bine the celebration of both Aly- sha's baptism and Thanksgiving. Personals Over the weekend, Bill and Helen Taylor were in Collingwood. Bill and Helen's daughter and son-in- law, Lyn and Clare Proctor, hosted a family birthday party for Bill's 60th birthday, at the Canterbury Inn in Collingwood. Happy 40th Wedding Anniver- sary to Arnold and Nora Keys. Campbell and Olive McKinley are having Open House at the Zu- rich Community Centre on Sun- day, October 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. for their 50th wedding anniversary. Coming events Thursday, October 12 Varna U.C.W. meet at 8 p.m. at the Church. The special speaker is Shirley McAllister. Come on out and hear what she has to tell us about saving the environment and on recycling. Kids clothes and toys will also be on display. Next Sunday, October 15 Rev. George Ball will be the special speaker in absence of Rev. Sam Parker at both Varna and Goshen Churches. Thursday, October 12 the Youth Group meets at 4 p.m. at the ball -diamond. If it rains they meet the manse at 7:30 p.m. Open house A good turnout was well appre- ciated at the open house of the "Country Charm" held last week. The first door prize which was a corn husk flower arrangement, was won by Ellen VanderLoo of Clin- ton. Second prize, a four seasons wreath, was won by Janice Camp- bell of Exeter. Third prize was a Christmas pine cone centrepiece with a candle won by Colleen Faults of RR3 Clinton. Varna 4-H On October 2 the Varna 4-H Club had their second meeting at the house of Cheryl Talbot at 5 p.m. President Amy. Talbot called the meting to order with the 4-H pledge. They then had a meal consisting of Fast Mixed Salad, Tex -Mix Chi- li, Garlic Bread, Grape Spritzers and Strawberry and Hot Fudge Sundaes. The meal was good and enjoyed by all the girls. Following the meal they studied in their books and discussed their home activity from meeting one. Youth leader Jan Talbot read about the Fast Food Guide. A game on Fast Foods was played. Next meeting is at Gail Turner's on Oc- tober 16 at 5 p.m. to experiment on another meal. The second meeting of the 4-H Home and Farm Safety took place on October 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Sandra Turner. All were present, nine girls and two boys. Their Club Name is "Hazard Help- ers". The meeting consisted of learning about the senses and how to protect your body. The next meeting will be held on October 11, at 6:30 at the Brucefield Fine bepartment. Stan -Lee Club The Stan -Lee Club met at the Complex on October 2. President AnnaKeysopened the meetinglwith Thoughts on Thanksgiving. Some thoughts to ponder with a bit of added humour. The group was reminded that they are to entertain at Huronview on November 15. The Fall Rally is to be held in Blyth on October 18 with registra- tion from 12:30 to 1 p.m. and the fee is $3. The president introduced guests for the evening, Carol and George Simons. They told of their weekend at Sable Camp on Burke Lake situ- ated near Haliburton. It was a log- ging camp many years ago. The campsite is government owned and takes in an area of five hundred acres. George told them that a number of years ago when he was associated with Camp Menestung young peo- ple would go to Burke Lake Camp to receive an intensive training course, to prepare them to be Camp Leaders. Equipment was adequate and the course was intensive. Since those days the Camp has been up- dated with many modern conveni- ences. In 1970 Camp Sable began. The purpose was to get people who had formerly trained there to go home and start a camp for Seniors. Sable Camp, held annual the first weekend in September is designed for people over 50. Activities in- clude canoeing, kayaking, hiking, swimming, , games of horseshoes and cards, dancing and other interest- ing events to keep the group quite. busy. Meals are served four times a day and are delicious. This year the theme was "Sharing New Adven- tures". -The guest speaker was Rev. John Wilson. Carol told everyone that if they hoped to reach the century mark, they should have a sense of hu- mour, sense of curiousity, sense of worth and deep faith. Everyone enjoyed their camp stay. Anna thanked the speakers. Several games of euchre were en- joyed followed by lunch. They hope to see all members at the next meet- ing on November 7. NATIONAL UNICEF DAY October 31 )),77-))9Tio We&49Scit 9 NAITENHURi' STREET 1 EAST "ablerto tilt t, they ail a liaVd t ttiZf-' tional needs. The elderly couple have to accept the loss of their highly valued independence. The children of the ill mother could easily become traumatized by the experience, and the mother's recov- ery could be hindered by worry. The dying businessman faces death without loved ones to sup- port him. So an important role of the homemaker's role is to help meet those types of emotional needs. Of the home care team, home- makers usually spend more time with their clients, and see them more often than other professionals do. They become an important part of their clients' emotional lives, because caring is part of their role. That's sometimes the most diffi- cult part of a homemaker's job, al- CLINTON, ONTARIO 110111 1EX (519) 482-3088 sillib te X27 R' TSD! t. .ref I� NwM • RESENT THIS AD TO THE t EDDING KNOT AND YOU WiLL RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT ON OUR COMPLETE WEDDING PACKAGE. • (Offer valid amid November 30, (Ago) CHRISTMAS PARTY DRESSES IIAVE ARRIVED! MAKE YOUR SELECTION EARLY DURING OUR NEW IIOUR.S. WEEKDAYS 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM SATURDAYS 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM