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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-01-22, Page 20PAGE 8A—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1986 People Time seems to fly as Martha wings it to Florida to meet and friends�� How the time flies - it seems only yester- day I was rushing around packing bags, fussin' and a feudin! We were in Windsor for the fifteenth - a Christmas for the little children at their Grarna and Grampa's. Us 'Greats' enjoyed it too - just couldn't believe how the little ones had grown and they have such a good time together. Our flight was for Tuesday - Detroit to Newark and ,on to Sarasota, At the airport we were put on HOLD - trouble at Newark. I had been watching the weather maps and it looked like a blizzard over NewaYork area. Next day, no• waiting. As we flew into Newark, I couldn't believe the green grass and sunshine - or tl New York. could be standing like a Olt card before us! Somehow, I didn't know they were so .close, together. Instead of ► blizzard they had the strong crosswinds and that held up the take off and landings. Not long after we were in Sarasota, crowded to the last inch of space in THAT`" terminals Doug and Madeline were right there to pick us up. "Hot and dusty", he described the weather. We are surely lucky to have such good kids at each end of our journey. We( drove straight thru to Venice and spent a week with them and had another Christmas with that family. I wanted to mention this -A few weeks ago I had talked about a very odd cloud forma- tion I had seen, even have a photo to prove it. On the flight I had a window seat, so I saw some great cloud formations and sure enough there were. clouds all lined up like long loaves of bread in a pan ready for the oven! I figured that they could have spread out like a rib cage as theYlloated near to the ROUND N ABOUT With Martha Rathburn earth. The cloud layer below this was whipping around and then there was a layer closer to the earth that looked like a. shimmer of water. Whatever - it was very interesting to see and the earth formations .were hard to figure but you could see rivers squirming around and the mountains were the most in- teresting layers of all. So above or below I can see and enjoy our world. Well now, lets get back to earth. In Venice Madeline and I went looking for a frame shop she had heard about. We went into the industrial section and there was row after i•ow of warehouses, very interesting and busy. We found the one with hundreds of frames all set out in rows so you could choose what you liked. I needed one small frame but several canvasses, so I was real happy. I started my 'art lessons' on the sixth. It was just great to be with the same .people after several years of painting together. Two men were missing but seven women - they are brave to come at all! I had a sketch of Benmiller that I. had done from a different angle, so I worked at that. Each of us seemed to have something we "wanted to finish", Next week - as Mary said, we would all Outpatient programs at Hospital expand New ot)t-patient programs at St. Josepl Hospital for diabetics, patients witt chror obstructive lung, disease and those wnderi ing chemotherapy treatment have been . proved by the Ministry of Health announc Ron Van Horne, MPP London North a: Minister Without Portfolio for Seni Citizens Affairs, on behalf of Heal, Minister Murray; Elston. The diabetes centre will help diabetic and their families understand and manai the disease. Advice on proper nutrition, e: ercise and injections will provide diabetic with the survival skills needed to avoi short-term complications such a hypoglycemia, a severe shortage of bloo sugar. Through group discussions and educE Lionel materials, patients will, learn th critical importance of adopting prope lifelong health habits in controllini diabetes. Different combinations of. insulin will also be used t8 improve the long -tern outlook fordiabetics. The chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) program will help patients ane theirfamilies understand and manage chronic lung disease, and reduce time spent in hospital. Follow-up care will be improved by placing oxygen systems and lung - clearing bronchial dilators in the home and arranging for regular visits .by nurses and. respiratory therapists. Social workers and psychologists will provide counselling. The out-patient chemotherapy program will help avoid the emergencies which arise during chemotherapy treatment. Patients will receive egrt advice on the impor- tance of diet ancdexercise in maintaining their strength so that they can remain in their homes, rather than in the hospital. The program includes health care staff specially trained in several different approaches to 1 cancer treatment. Counselling will also be available. "People fighting these diseases need and deserve all the support we can give them," Van Horne said. "And the great advantage Of these new programs is that patients will benefit from the high quality of care nor-' mally available at St. Joseph's without hav- ing to check in." The hospital has estimated the cost of these programs at $850,000. The diabetes centre and . COLD are regional programs for southwestern On- tario. The Thames Valley District Health Council recommended approval of all three' programs. • work at the same scene - as a lesson. These are always very interesting. Often you hard- ly believe they are the same scene. We will probably go out a few tunes to paint but most are done in the studio and Mary is very concientious about all phases of your painting. If all else fails, she will take over your brush! She 1s very well known in this area and as a teacher, she strives to make you the best you can be. We all love her. Then, too, the lessons begin at 10 11.111. You ate there before 9:30 and bring your lunch! Within half an hoar you are back at your easel and working diligently until three at least, You try hard to leave by 3:30 but yeti should have a painting finished or nearly so. You have learned enough to keep your desire to finish your painting - no unfinished paintings in this class. That's' what happens in the short hour classes - you don't get a chance to finish that sketch the same day and no two days are alike, so you don's have the same feeling for it. When you get to pain- ting masterpieces you have the desire and the patience and it has taken you years to get there. So, I'm enjoying every minute. I'm also the gal who puts on the kettle about 10:30 and the one who breaks .about 12:15 for lun- ch. There are tern or three older than I am but I'm faster so we have fwi. We have two women who whistle. I'in going to have to ask them to do it in harmony. Some days it. is confusing but funny. This year I hope to get to Disney World. It's been years now since the last time and, there is always something new to he seen. Life is so much more interesting if it doesn't get monotonous. So Disney Land and Disney World will never be exactly the same at any time, that is why you always want to go again. I've been there three times, but not lately! I hope you are all workingoat whatever you enjoy doing even if it is housework. You will never find time to do your art or craft; you have to make time. So do it and enjoy it. Love, Martha DENTURE WEARERS Did you know it Is important for you to have your dentures examined regularly? Your mouth is one of the most important areas of your body but often neglected when dentures are worn. Improperly fitting or malntatued dentures can cause severe health problems. The lack of public information regarding dentures often leads to problems and unnecessary expense. Your local Denture Therapist (DENTURIST) Is a professional specialising in the construction, repair and modification of dentures and provides this service directly to the public. 11 you have any problems with your present dentures or are thinking of getting new ones. see your local Denture Therapist, consultation is usually free. You will find Denture Therapists (DENTURISTS) listed in the Yellow Pages. A public service message from the Denturist Association of Ontario and your local Denture Therapist. THE DENTURIST ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC Open Mon. -Fri. 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Eve. & Weekend - by appt. Sarnia Waflaceburg Neustadt Goderich No Charge Horst Feige D.T. GODERICH (519)336-6580 (519)627-6056 (519)665-7818 (.519)524-6688 1-800-265-1415 NMI College graduate: Fanshawe College, London, recently held graduation ceremonies for appren-, tices of the advanced hairdressers pro- gram. Renee Carlisle of Goderich was among the graduates. The ceremonies marked the completion of the apprentices' in -college training. Oddfellows elect officers for1986 The January meeting of the Human tarian Service Committee of ,Rebekah and Oddfellows was held at the home of Fred and Ada Fritzley. Stanley McIlwain presided for the election of officers. I The officers forthe year 1986 are: Chair- man, Howard Thompson; Vice Chairman, Marguerite Horton; Treasurer, Arnold Vint; Secretary, Ada Fritzley; Social Con- venor, Velma Vint; Wheelchair Corrimittee, Amos Osbaldeston and Fred Fritzley; In- vestigatingCommittee, Edith Craig and Cliff Crozier; and Auditors Dorothy Tideswell and Charlie OM The wheelchair committee reported many pieces of equipment in use and a number of dentitions received, which are much ap- preciated. ;1 •DOOR CRASHERS• *WINTER COATS 75°' OFF TIES •.99Reg. 12.50 SPECIAL RACK OF •SPORT Goan 3995 C UAL ANTS 1',7!5 Reg. 38.95 PLAIN 8 ARGYLE •SWEATER VESTS 995 •BELTS *TIES *UNDERWEAR •SOCKS OFF 5.1 MEN'S SHOPPE