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Clinton News-Record, 1979-11-01, Page 15Huron nurses thet At Wednesday's annual meeting of the Huron Family and Children's Services a number of volunteers were honoured. At the left Marian Hindmarsh presents five year certificates to Molly Burke as Christmas co-ordinator in Exeter and to Roxie and Charles Adams of Godericlt;as volunteer drivers. (T -A photo). Despite budget cuts Family Services is thriving By Ross Haugh "Something good must be afoot in Huron". Those were the opening remarks of Dr. Orm Stanton, who was speaking to Wednesday's annual meeting of the Huron County Family and Children's Services. Dr. Stanton, who is director of social work at King's College at the University of Western Ontario was cominenting on the attendance and enthusiasm shown by.,. foste parents and volunteers. , To the foster parents, Dr. Stanton said, "When the going gets rough, remember, there is hope.. You are the jewels of the community. You are the experts dealing with in many instances products of one family homes." Dr. Stanton continued, "You are providing the opportunity to children to exdtrrience' the 'feeling `of being accepted as a human being." The King's College professor said there are 2,443 one -parent families in London. with one or more children under 18. Of these, 2,200 are mother led, on an average annual income of $6,000. Mrs. Charles Stover, RR 1, Wingham. Volunteer awards were given to Charles and Roxie Adams of Goderich for 10 years of service as volunteer drivers, Molly Burke, Exeter and Wyn Homuth, Clinton as \ co- ordinators of their respective Christmas programs for five years, Mrs. Vernice Standbury, Goderich for 10 years volunteer . service and Mrs. Dorothy Scott, Goderich for 20 years as Christmas co-ordinator. • Mildred Marwick who has completed 20 years as a social worker in Huron received a pin from Hensall reeve .Harold Knight, who was representing the county in the absence of warden Jack Tinney. Miss Marwick has been forced to. discontinue her duties because of health problems. During the past 20 years she has been in- volved primarily with the protection of children living with their families and assisting foster children in the care of the agency. The volunteer and foster parent awards were made - by Family and Children's Services president Charles Thomas, vice-president Verona Snider and Marion Hindmarsh. Agency director John Penn was chairman for the program. Goderich Twp. council Goderich Township Council ordered accounts totalling more than $39,000 paid when it met in regular session on October 15. Steve Youngblut was present at the' council meeting to seek approval. of a severance from J. Hindmarsh to . Stan Youngblut. The Road Superintendent was in - He added, "We must structed to check the face the fact that there is access road to the not enough money going property in question and around for these people." report on the feasibility of assuming it as a township road. J. Cox and Brad Pryde were also present at the' council meeting to discuss a subdividers agreement for the Storey Subdivision on part lot 27, concession 11 and to present a proposed by- law for the area. Council requested several alterations in Several special these documents and Presentations of awards agreed to pass and cir- were made to foster culate th.e by-law upon parents and volunteers. receipt of the standard $100 fee. Council also passed a motion that the Ministry of the Environment be in- formed that the township council, with respect to the Storey Subdivision, agrees that it is willing to assume the ownership and operation of the water works system, after it has been ap- proved and installed and that it' does not require that fire flow be in- corporated into the said water works system. Council passed a motion to contact a surveyor to survey a site for the Community Centre. .. Building permits were issued to Andrew Hummel for a barn and to Don Butsori fora trailer. The money problem for social -work was stressed by Huron -Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell. He said, "Family and Children's Services are working under extreme difficulties. Here in Huron - the budget in- crease for this year has been cutback td 1.5 percent." Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Blanchard, RR 4;•. Walton were honoured for completing 2Q years as foster parents. Awards for 15 years of service went to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Durnin, RR 3, Auburn and Mr. and Mrs. Paulus Van der Spek, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. James Wilkinson, RR 3, Exeter received 10 year awards and certificates for five years service went to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bruinsma, RR 2, Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kloss, RR 1, Brucefield; Mr. and Mrs. Rat, Knechtel, RR 2, Bltievale; Mr, and Mrs. Clarrence Steckley, Bluevale: and Mr. and MEETING By-law number 17, 1979, a by -.law to establish a tile drain debenture on six owners, was given. three readings and passed. A motion was passed that the clerk apply to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval of a by-law to permit the township to buy a gravel pit and pay for it over a five year term, suggestedapproval for the five year term being $100,000. Council then adjourned until November 5. On October 22, the Clinton Hotel Dining Room was the scene for a stimulating everting when 5.0 nurses, members of the Huron County Chapter, Registered' Nurses Association 6f Ontario, met. Nurses attended from Exeter, Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth, Lucknow, and Winghan1. The professional organization includes nurses working 'in many areas of nursing including hospitals, community health, nursing homes, industry and teaching. The eveningbegan with a Chinese dinner and during the meal, mem- bers exchanged ideas on their areas of nursing and also became aware of concerns in other fields of the profession. It helped to draw the nurses together and make all aware that although they may work in diverse fields, the goal of all is the same -- good nursing practice. The guest speaker for the evening was Ms. Maureen Powers, the Executive Director of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. Ms. Powers, who holds a Master of Education Degree, was formerly the T1j.•nr tr'r of N,,rcnc nt Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa. Ms. Powers gave an absorbing account of the wide range of activities the R.N;,A..Q. is. involved in and the 'benefits derived b..y all nurses, not just remembers of th.e organization, from 'their efforts. Where are 18,000 nurses who 'are members by their' own choice but the voice of nurses could be given greater strength if all nurses in the province were aware of the great value their' involvement and membership could provide. The goal of the R.N.A.O. is to improve the delivery and quality of health care for all the citizens of Ontario, from birth to death - a very challenging pursuit. To this end, the organization offers opportunity for members to improve their skills, by workshops and conferences, and to keep up to date on new techniques and trends in nursing practice. The R.N.A.O. is also very involved in the drafting and presentation of briefs when legislation concerning health care is considered by the government. Hensall Bantams. honored at banquet by Bertha McGregor A banquet was held in .the Legion . Hall on Monday night in ap- preciation of the coaches, for the team and special thanks to . Tom Monroe who was responsible for securing baseball caps for the boys for the summer. Mrs. Florence Slade and Mrs. Jean Smale were responsible for arranging the banquet. A letter of congra.tulatiuons was received from Jack Riddell and the team won the championship for this area and also won the tournament in Kirkton on. Labor Day. Team members in- • ducted: Mike Smith, Tom Dickens, Jeff Rowe, Calvin Stanlake, Tim Goudy, Dan Reid, John Peters, Darin Moir, David Rowcliffe, Scott Ingram, Steve Bedard, Lovekish Malik, Randy Pilcse, Ian Monroe, Peter Uyl, Scott Jesney, Paul, Smale, Brian Stewart and Glenn Slade. The coaches are Jim Ferguson, Steve Knight and David Smale. • The committee in charge would like to ..express ,the.ir thanks to the Legion for their use of the hall. Personal benefits also come with membership. Malpractice insurance, and the "Canadian Nurse Journal" are to name but two. Those who are in- terested. in travel also have opportunity to visit health facilities in 'other countries under the sponsorship of the R.N.A.O. It was obvious that the members were keen to increase the membership and have other nurses join them sp nurses can speak with a strong voice in Ontario on health care. A lively discussion period followed Ms. Powers' presentation. During theevening,. tickets were sold 'on a sheepskin rug which was CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1979, '4QE ,5 goals von by Judy Thurman of Exeter. The next meeting of the Chapter will be held on November 19 at the Clinton Hospital. Miss Joyce Shack will outline some of the current issues before the association and resolutions " will be drafted for presentation at the annual meeting in Toronto. Present members and associates 'are invited to attend as well as any nurses who are considering mem- bership. Nurses come and join us -- our voice can be heard. Let us assure that good health care is available to all. st Interei 131/2c* SEMI-ANNUAL OR QUARTERLY We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest being offered on Guaranteed investment Certificates. Subject to change 0 _, Gaiser-Kneale AILInsurance Agency Inc. -EXETER GRAND BEND' CLINTON 235-2420 238-8484 482-9747 HAROLD WISE LIMITED Clinton, Ontario Overhead $13 AND Arena rates up ZURICH - Users of the ice at the Zurich arena will be charged about eight per cent more for the upcoming season. The village recreation board agreed to raise the rental ratefor minor hockey and figure skating from $22 to $24 per hour. Other groups renting the ice will be charged $27 instead of $25. Underground * Electrical Contracting * Pole Line Construction * Heat Pumps *Oil - Gas - Electric Heating * Refrigeration & Air conditioning * Sheet Metal Fabricating visit the WISE APPLIANCE CENTRE at 262 Bayfield Rd., Clinton 482-7062 FEATURING APPLIANCES BY Alegi& REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES NOV. 11, 1979 Once again we are approaching Remembrance Day in Clinton and all over Canada, with our ranks diminished due to the passing of time, but with many things for which to be thankful. The Royal Canadian Legion's slogan this year is AND THINK CANADIAN THEY DID AMI!O"air Styling SUNCOAST MALL •7,, 524-8515(;k1/0) 414 SPECIAL Wella Kolestral Perm When you purchase a wreath or wear a poppy for Nov. 11th you PARTICIPATE in a dream of freedom for all, which has been so expensive in Canadian lives in the past and which our Ar- med Forces of today are striving so hard to achieve for our future. Remember our past with pride but Think of our Future with confidence and Participate. Our annual Poppy Drive will start at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7 with Branch 140 in charge of both the Clinton and Vanastra areas. Please leave your porch light on. Special invitation to all Legion members, Legion associate members and Legion -affiliate members to participate in the canvass. CHURCH PARADE - Sunday, Nov. 4, 1979 at the Clinton Presbyterian Chur- ch. Parade will forrh up at Clinton Legion Hall at 9:30 a.m. On Sun. Nov. 11 we will hold our annual service at the Legion Hall, com- mencing at 9:15 a.m. Parade to follow service. On behalf of all area veterans, we thank you for your previous support. Regular 629.°O Tuckersmith Electors and interested persons ar-e invited to attend a public mooting to' i`iscuss the proposed addition at tho ariastrd' Rota Centre 011... November 12 at 8 p.m. J.R. McLachlan Clerk.Trealsurer ONLY $1 $.50 et, 9:30.9: tat. 9.4 HOU 5. ., e�.,•� _,. ' Mon., ''r Wed. 9'30 • 6: Thurs. Fri. NOAPPOINTMENTS NE.�ESSARY. Complete with cut, set and Conditioner ANY STYLE ,"%, r-°% 0 c C i Norman LaCroix President, Br. 140 Branch Padre James Broadfoot Rev. G. Youmantoff George Rumba!! Bayfield Poppy Chairman in charge of service H. 1 Hartley Service Bureau Officer 1 1 4