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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-01-26, Page 5RESULTS you'll applaud with W T ADS Thai Advance-Tim:vb 3S7-2320 CROP BUDGETS FOR '83?? Buy MASSEY BARLEY Our 1982 yield, 69 bushels on a 50 acre field. Ask for quality seed at a cost Tess than the 1983 OMAF Crop budget. Available from: A. MAC ARMSTRONG RR2, Teeswater 392-6721 Working together towards better crop production A member of STOP "23" AUTO SALES "Your Best Used Car Values" 74 Monte Carlo power steering, power brakes, new$1,450• paint, interior excellent $1,4 5 0• 75 Cordoba power steer- ing, power brakes, air, new paint, very clean 77 Grand Prix LJ power steering, power brakes, power windows, console buckets. "Sporty Car" 74 Cutlass power steer- ing, power brakes. air, 'power windows.,, (loaded), new paint . 74 Cornet 2 door, power brakes, body and interior cer- tified, excellent 74 Maverick 2 door, power steering, power brakes, bucket seats, priced to move . 1,500. 1,585.. 1.150. 1,550. 995. Phone 357-1422, ask for Scott Phone 343-9910, ask for Don THE CASE FOR GOOD BUSINESS SENSE The representative for the Wingham territory will be in the area every Tuesday. 't simply makes good sense to meet with the representative of the Federal Business Development Bank who will soon be in your area. There is no obligation and no cost to you. And there is so much you could gain for your business. Come talk with us if you need financial aid, in the form of loans, loan guarantees or equity participation. Presently, you may even qualify for a Small Business Invest- ment Grant and thus be entitled to up to a 4% rebate on specified loan interest. We have experienced counsellors who .can help you plot a course of growth and ensure the success of your business. We can provide you with direction to government assistance, both federal and provincial, as well as other vital information. For an appointment call F.0.D.B. (Stratford) and ask for Rob Swim at 371.5650 (collect). Federal Business Banque federate Development Bank de developpernent Your success is our only business Canada GAS WAR COMES TO WINGHAM—The war over gasoline prices which has been raging around the area came to Wingham recently. The battle appears to be centred around the Top Valu gas mart at the Wingham mall, and although prices haven't yet dropped to the low levels of some other areas, they were down to 37.7 cents a litre on Friday and continued to fall over the weekend. Bill Greig, manager of Top Valu, - said the lower prices have really perked up business. Gasoline price war heats up in Wingham Wingham, which has seemed immune to gasoline price wars in the past, now finds itself in the middle of the fray, much to the delight of local motorists. Prices have been dropping slowly but steadily at local gas stations as companies jockey for position, and though they have not yet fallen to the bargain -basement levels reached in Goderich and some other com- munities, regular gas was under 37 cents a litre Tuesday from a high of 45 cents several weeks ago. Under the old (and now illegal) system of measurement, that would work out to a price of about $1:65 a gallon, down from slightly over $2.00 previously. For the first time in years, the war has pushed Wingham gas prices below those in Listowel apd, in fact, a weekend trip, to Toronto revealed only one or two isolated stations offering prices fractionally lower than here. The lowest price seen in Guelph was around 40 cents a litre for regular, while in Mississauga the going rate was about 41 cents. The major competition locally appears to be between the Top Valu gas mart in the Wingham mall and the self -serve gas bar at Mac's Milk downtown, with the other gas stations following closely behind. Bill Greig, manager at' Top Valu, said the recent small cut in the federal gasoline tax spurred the war, but since then it has been a case of companies trying to improve their share of the market. He said he is aiming to have the best price in town, and the company has been backing him. Business has been great, he added. As a result of the lower prices the town has been able to recapture a lot of the customers it had lost to Listowel and other centres. No one is willing -to spe&i'late about just how low prices might iali`aYore they start to head back up. Though it, got as low as 30 cents a litre in Goderich, in most cases such low prices have been shortlived and were followed quickly by a jump back to higher levels. Howick club plans for figure skating carnival GORRIE — Plans for the upcoming "Candyland" ice carnival were discussed when members of the Howick Figure Skating Club met at the Howick Com- munity Centre Jan. 13. President Betty Bell ad- vised the club that skating coach Marilee Lobsinger had completed the music and dance routines for the carnival. In addition, she had arranged for the rental of costumes and gave a detailed account of the costumes, stating that alterations may be necessary. Darlene Harding offered to do the alterations. Donna Watson suggested the children wear make-up to help enhance the costumes. Other committees were appointed under the direction of the professional coach. Yvonne Gedcke will be music coordinator and decorating chairman. Marion Keil was put in charge of publicity, Wanda Roth was named ice chairman and Judy Barrie dressing room chairman. Peter Keil had agreed previously to be the master of ceremonies. "Two gingerbread houses anda castle will be used as props" explained Mrs. Gedcke and she also in- dicated that spotlights, Christmas tree lights and extension cords would be required. Door prizes were discussed and it was decided to have draws for door prizes and any donations would be accepted. There will be about 70 club s aters par- ticipating and hopefully a guest skater can be arranged. A full dress rehearsal has been planned for Feb. 19 at 1:30 p.m. prior to the actual carnival scheduled to be held that evening. Furthermore, the mothers present were told that a photographer would be present to take pictures of the children in their costumes the night of the carnival. Mrs. Bell advised the mothers that the following girls will be competing in the Blue Water Figure Skating Competition next Saturday at Drayton: Jodi Potts; Deb EskTitt, Sandra Bender, Laura Gedcke, Sharon Rowley, Karen Bell and Marg Thornton. The com- petition is open to anyone wishing to attend. Mrs. Melvyn Taylor hosts Institute mtg. GORRIE — The Women's Institute held its January meeting at the home of Mrs. Melvin Taylor. President Mrs. Cecil Wilson was in charge. Following the Ode and Collect, the roll call was "A home remedy from grandmother's day". A pent y -was collected for each cup of tea or coffee drunk that day, and Mrs. James Gray read the minutes. An invitation was received from the Bluevale WI to attend a meeting Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. to hear a report from Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Mathers on the FWIC Convention they had attended in New Brunswick. There was also a thank -you letter from Philip Parsons, music teacher at Howick Central School, for the donation received from the Gorrie W I . A letter from FWIC President Mrs. Hiepleh .was passed around. A few members plan to attend a rural seminar for vital people to be held at Seaforth Jan. 31. There will be a "Come and Go Tea" at the Erland Lee home April 13. Mrs. Alex Taylor reported there had been some 30 boxes packed and distributed to shut-ins in December. Mrs. William Thornton demonstrated making pizza and also gave a talk on nutrition. She told about growing soy beans and passed both raw and cooked beans around. as well as flour made from them. She showed a few heads of triticale and triticale flour, and later those present were treated to carrot cake, brownies and cookies made with triticale. Both soy beans and triticale ar 'iutritious. Mrs. Thornt n and Mrs. Gray served a unch of pizza and triticale treats. New minister appointed for Gorrie, Fordwich The Rev. William Thomas Gray, BA, MDiv., has been appointed pastor of St. Stephen's church, Gorrie, and Trinity church, Ford- wich, effective Feb. 13. The appointment was announced last week by Rt. Rev. David Ragg, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Huron. Ordained in 1982, Rev. Gray comes to his new ap- pointment after serving as assistant curate and acting priest in charge at Trinity church, Cambridge. After secondary schooling at Wallaceburg, he obtained his BA degree at Huron College, University of Western Ontario, where he earned his M.Div. degree in 1981. He has been a member of a number of committees and in the Deanery of Waterloo was responsible for communication regarding cable television religious broadcasting for Anglicans. You and your health Role of the By Janet Reid, PUN The public health nurse will not be seen at work wearing an immaculate white unifirm and starched white cap. Rather, she is likely to be wearing prac- tical, washable, street. clothing and carrying a large purse. The latter is useful for carrying records and pamphlets for home visits and, more importantly, for fending, off overfriendly and occasionally not -so -friendly dogs! A nurse's area covers about 5,000 to 6,000 people, who may be found both in town and an area comprising two townships. Some families may live 25 miles from the nurse's office, and her director of nursing may be located 32 miles away, depending on the area where she serves. Although she is not assigned a given number of patients each day, her work- load begins with selecting the most pressing referrals from hospitals, doctors or neighbors. Her schedule also includes new baby visits, handicapped children, adults or elderly persons on any given day. Most mornings the will probably be found in O one or two the the three to eight schools in her area, checking immunization, obtaining referrals from parents or teachers or discussing health education 'materials available for use in the classroom. The "PHN may also be required to attend a child health clinic on one or two mornings each month, or she may be at an adult health clinic in her area or helping in a neighboring area. One morning each week she will be found at the local hospital, visiting new mothers and talking to the discharge planning nurse about possible referrals or patients she has been following in the community. A record is started on each new baby and sent to the nurse in whose area they reside. Just to round out her day, there are three series of eight prenatal classes per Year which are held in the evenings, plus parenting classes. These, of course, require some preparation. PREVENTION OF ILLNESS Does she "heal" the sick? Not exactly! The mandate of the PHN is rather prevention O Seniors' Day Centre News By Pam Williams I take this opportunity to welcome a few senior citizens that just started coming to the centre last week. They are from the Wingham and Lucknow areas- and I hope they con- tinue to enjoy coming to the day centre. On Tuesday there was a presentation made to the• . county on behalf, of the day centre regarding funding for the upcoming year. The centre is funded by many different groups. The town of Wingham IOUs us use -We Armouries facilities and the county donates as well. Community and private donations and the efforts of our local fundraising events all provide funds to keep the centre active. The Ministry of Com- munity and Social Services will match the local funds and all of the money put together makes the centre a very unique organization. The next foot clinic will be held March 16. It was good to see people taking the time to have their feet looked after at the last clinic. As a result, there are a few more healthy and happy feet walking around! We are in the planning stages of possibly having a special evening program Feb. 10. That evening, an "Over 50s" dance will be held in the Armouries and we plan to have a supper before the dance instead of our regular daytime program. A quartet from Blyth will perform Feb. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the centre. Anyone wishing to come and listen to the group is welcome. We hope to have Rev. Paul Mills from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church as guest speaker Feb. 22. We all will look forward to- hear what . he., has to say. ,It cer-, loony is enjoyable to have someone to the centre to talk. A newsletter for seniors in Huron County has been started and I hope many of you received the December issue. If anyone would like to submit an article for the next magazine feel free to send in a favorite poem, story or interesting event. A New Horizons grant has been applied for so I hope the newsletter will continue. Articles can be sent to Mrs. Meda O'Brien, Maplewoods, Zurich, Ontarioor drop them off at the centre and we will pass them on to the Zurich editors. An early reminder that our next flea market will be held Saturday, April 30. Have a good week! Bluevale.BeIniore charge officially inducts minister BLUEVALE — The Pres- bytery of Bruce -Maitland met at Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale, recently to induct Rev. Terrance Trites into the pastoral charge of Knox Churches, Bluevale and Belmore. The congregations of these churches met in 1982 to consider extending a formal call to Mr. Trites, which they 'agreed to do. The unique aspect of this action is that Mr. Trites has been the minister of the two congregations for the past two and a half years. He has served as Ordained Missionary, an appointment by the ,national church, namely the Board of World Mission of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. This appointment has been for two years. The congrega- tions, in calling Mr. Trites, have asked him to continue as their ordained minister in the future. Rev. D. Black of Tiverton delivered the Charge to the minister and the congrega- tions, emphasizing partner- ship in ministry, patience in perseverance and prayer for and with one another. another. Following the service of induction, the ladies of both congregations provided refreshments during a fellowship hour. lest wishes were extended to Rev. and. Mrs. Trites from the congregations and also from the Wingham and District Ministerial Association. St. Paul's holds annual vestry meeting The annual vestry, meeting was held Jan. 23 at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham. Members of the board of management for 1983 are: vestry clerk, Edith Lock - ridge; envelope secretary, Jack Bilney; treasurer, Norm Rude; chairman of sidesmen, Brian Cronk- wright; auditors, Jim Beattie, Alex Walton; Board, of management, Jack Bilney, Terry Nethery, Ed Lewis, Harry Brydges, Jim Saint, Elmer Walker; Lay delegates to synod,. Carol Farnell, Norine Milo- sevic; alternate late dele- gates, Audrey Ritter, Flor- ence Delmage; Rector's warden, Don Farnell; people's warden, Norman Cronkwright. The Wingham Advance -Times, Jan. 26, 1 —Page 5 lic health nurse of illness through education, immunization and promotion of health through anti- cipating problems which may arise ;due to some crisis in the life cycles of persons or families, such as the birth of a child, severe illness or death of a family member: Crisis' intervention . may involve counselling on a short or long-term basis. In the case of the handicapped, chronically i11 or elderly, her role may be to suggest alternatives or aids to assist the individual in reaching maximum potential while living with limitations. To assist her, the PHN may require the services of resource groups such as the Easter Seal Society, Home Care, Meals on Wheels or one of the many clubs or agencies available in a community. Many of the telephone calls a nurse receives are from residents seeking in- formation about agencies which might assist them in solving a problem they are having. If anyone requires this type of information, especially on health-related matters, the chances are good your PHN will be able to provide it, or know where to obtain it. INTEREST AND INVOLVEMENT Your PHN's interest and involvement with people begins prior to birth, with expectant parent classes which involve discussion of how a baby grows and develops, what to expect during labor and delivery, the new baby and the new family. Visits are usually made to the new mothers in the hospital and later at home. Those with problems or handicaps are visited more frequently. Preschool children are seen prior to school entry at the child health clinic or preschool registration, at which time they are checked for vision or hearing problems and receive fluoride brushing and im- munization. These are repeated at intervals during their school years. Children with problems are followed at school and contact is ‘maintained with parents. • As well as promoting health education materials . in the schools, the PHN is requested by parents and teachers to inspect in- dividual children for suspected communicable diseases. Again, parents are contacted regarding her findings. On occasion, the public health nurse will be asked to do health teaching in the classroom. Recently, due to legislation requiring all school entrants to be im- munized, the PHN must contact parents to ensure records are complete, as sometimes children receive immunization from a family doctor of which she has no record. Those children with incomplete records must be immunized, unless parents have submitted a letter of exemption on religious grounds, or from the family doctor on medical grounds. In short, public health nurses wear, pot a starched cap, but many varying hats. She is a registered . nurse with additional preparation in community health nursing from a university. Because her work is with people, confidentiality is of utmost, importance. Although you may have had contact with your -public health nurse for some reason, you may not be familiar with her varied roles. She has the knowledge and experience to assess, advise and recommend many options for many problems. A public health nurse is there to help you live a healthier, happy life! 6\Q e$1, s';) O'scs) " Retirement Plans. At Standard Trust we believe it's important to have a choice of Retirement Savings Plans. That's why we offer two ways to invest your retirement savings. 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