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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1977-11-23, Page 8ski Page 6 ---The WinghalKn Advance Times, November 23, 1977 utrition works are offered by With prices rising, it is difficult to eat well on a low budget these days and people in Huron County have expressed a need to know how to make the most of their nutrition dollars. During the summer of '77, the Rural Development Outreach Program (RDOP) of the University of Guelph carried out a program to determine the needs of the people of the county. According to Mrs. Louise Mar- ritt, rural co-ordinator of RDOP for Huron County, nutrition was a big concern for a lot of people. As a consequence of the needs assessment program, nutrition workshops are being planned for "delivery level people", i.e. public health nurses, social work- ers and family service workers. The ,workshops are being organized by four people from the county in conjunction with three people from the university and will take place in the spring of '78. Most of the problems regarding n ' 'on seem to be budgetary. People are-fding it difficult to provide a nutritious diet on .a limited income, said Mrs. Mar- ritt. There is a need for better' in- formation about what foods may be substituted when the desired item is unavailable or too expen- sive. Mrs. Marritt said there is a lot of information about nutrition available, but it has to be trans- mitted to the community. There are numerous professors at the University of Guelph who can be used as resource people. "People from the university are not re- mote and inaccessible; they are as near as the telephone." And Mrs. Marritt is there to be a link from the rural community to the university. "I'd be quite happy if people just dropped in, say a high school history teacher, to say I've got such and such a project under way, do you know anyone who can help?" Mrs. Marritt said she feels that "poor food habits do a great deal to lower our productivity in many areas." Poorly nourished people are apathetic, tired and some- times bad-tempered. Some of the problems with nutrition are a result of modern day convenience living. Many ready -to -serve foods are not only expensive, but are nutritionally inadequate. "Everyone is hooked on this saving time business; I wish I knew what they were saving it for," said. Mrs. Marritt. There are alternatives to non- nutritive, expensive foods, but the alternatives may take longer to cook and require a little change in attitudes. "People could eat well if they only knew how to choose," added Mrs. Marritt. Some other things people want- ed, the RDOP learned, were: , someone to help with the chil- dren's theatre, social activities Just In Time For Christmas Special Prices on Color TV's Sharp 20" portables, Sharp Microwave Ovens, Philips Modular 4, 26" Console Models G. B. Electronics Sales ft Service Phone 357-1235 We service what we sell. Vii.r2trag.:14r le$rliglleV:er2$111$1 24r 2$r .1141 gi To send flowers or floral arrange Just the gift to show how much you care. ops D for the elderly, more employ- ment opportunities, more adult education programs, more input from the community about deci- sions made concerning the com- munity, some sort of public transportation, more available knowledge about current political situations and more information about the participation of women in politics. Many people expressed con- cern about child abuse and about alcohol and other drug use by the youth of the community. Besides planning the nutrition workshops, contact has been made by the RDOP with someone from the university to help with the children's theatre. The RDOP is a program de- signed to help a rural community tap into the resources of the con- temporary university. Last summer, as part of a needs assessment program, a series of workshops on "The Changing Rural Community" was held to bring rural residents of Southwestern Ontario together with university personnel. The sectors of rural society repre- sented in these workshops were women, youth, the elderly, farm operators, business people and public service personnel. On most occasions a faculty member of the university made a presentation and discussion followed. Every effort was made to ensure that the 150 rural citizens who participated repre- sented a variety of socio-econ- omic and geographic back- grounds. The results of the workshops showed that rural dwellers want change, but often feel powerless to effect any'.. significant change. The RDOP has recently opened an office at 92 Victoria St. in Wingham, phone 357-9911. Postal rates to increase April 1, postmaster says The basic first class letter rate will go to 14 cents from 12 cents April 1, Postmaster -General Jean -Jacques Blais said Monday in the House of Commons. Other postal service rates will also increase. Mr. Blais said the higher rates are necessary to combat a rising deficit. "We esti- mate that for the 1978-79 fiscal year,' the increases will bring in about $125 million in additional revenue." "Even with these price in- creases, Canadian postal rates will still be among the lowest in major Western countries," he claimed. "Expressed in Canadian dollar equivalents, Australians pay 21 cents for a first-class letter and so do the French. It costs the British 16 cents and Americans 14 cents," Gilles Caouette, interim Social Credit leader, said the post office shouldn't be increasing its rates when it provides such shabby service., According to Mr. Caouette, some post offices have not yet re- ceived 12 cent stamps from the last increase. Mr. Blais Said the post office deficit was $568.8 million in the 1976-77 fiscal year and "it could increase $717 million in, 1978-79 unless drastic action is taken." The post office will "implement a broad range of price increases to virtually all domestic and international rates. "If the post office is to maintain its present level of contribution to Canadian society, then it must establish a better correlation between postal rates and the cost of providing postal services." Coats of transportation, labor and equipment have increased. Transportation costs are 20 per cent higher than they were five years ago and wages, since 1968, have increased by 120 per cent compared with an increase of 107 per cent in revenue. Mr. Blais said the post office employs 63,000 people and more than 70 per cent of the operating costs of the department goes to salaries. As well as the first-class mail rate increase, other rate in- creases to be effective April 1 are: —Greeting cards of five words or less and other third-class ad- dressed mail of up to two ounces will have the minimum rate in- creased to 12 cents from 10 cents. -The cost of third-class quantity rate mailings of printed matter will be increased with the mini- mum rate per item going up to 7.5 cents from six cents. —A new local rate for unad- dressed printed matter and samples will be introduced for pieces weighing up to two ounces. The rate is four cents apiece in letter carrier offices and 3.5 cents in non -letter carrier offices. —The basic fee for registration will be increased to $1.25 from one dollar, while the special de- livery feewill go up to 80 cents from 60 cents. —Publishers mailing rates for books, magazines, newspapers and periodicals will be increased by between 20 and 25 per cent. In defense of the large in- creases for newspapers and other publications, Mr. Blais said, "This has been a highly -subsi- dized rate ... the post office has been carrying the can." Celebrates 50 yrs. of marriage Perfect for everyone! t,!( ments overseas, book them ti NOW and have them sent later. t.4LEWIS FLOWERS °A e 135 Frances Street Wingham 357-3880 t® NW** A free plant or floral arrangement every month for 1 YEAR I eIA All you hove to do is deposit this ballot at LAMS FLOWERS and you could WIN! LEWIS FLOWERS official Ballot Town Telephone Draw to be held on Sot', Dec. 17, 1977.• Frank and May Salter of 214 Maple St., Goderich, formerly of Wingham, recently celebrated 50 years of married life together An open house and dinner were held at their son's residence at Goderich attended by friends and neighbours !rum Goderich, Furd- wich, Bluevaie, Rlyth, Clinton, .20: Ai Or, 2W.14020,F.tiff,10.r latir Kincardine, Wingham, Whi'te- church and Barrie Mr, and Mrs. Salter were married on Nov. 9th. 1927 by Rev- erend Hawkins at the TYinity Church Rectory, Blyth, Ontario. Mary Cunningham, sister of the bride, of RR 4 Wingham was bridesmaid and the late Russel Salter, brother of the groom, was best man. Mrs. W. Bennett to head guild GORRIE — Mrs. William Ben- nett was elected president off St. Stephen's Guild of Corrie Angli- can Church when the group held its November meeting at the home of Mrs. Mac Steuernol. Past president is Mrs. Wayne King. Other officers are: vice-presi- dent, Mrs. Jasper Farrish; treas- urer, Mrs. Merrill Fisher; secre- tary and press reporter, Mrs. Wayne King; social convener, Mrs. Harry Zimmerman. Mrs Harry Kine read cerintur( from the Psalms and a Remem- brance verse. Roll call was an- swered by 14 members and one visitor, with a Remembrance thought or a stamped get -well card. Mrs. Roland Bennett read the minutes and Mrs. William Cane gave the treasurer's report. The Guild Christmas party will be held December 7 at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Harry King. Santa will visit with the ladies following the meal. The roll call will be a gift to put in a shut-in's box. The Sunday School concert will be December 11 during the church hour. A lunch will follow, with Santa Claus arriving after lunch. Mrs. O. R. Laramie chaired the. election of officers. A vote of thanks was extended to Mrs. Harold • King and Mrs. Roland Bennett for their special duties during 'the year. 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