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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-06-09, Page 6Page 6 -Citizens News, June 9, 1976 No, this is not an attempt to conserve hydro - we just can't afford it! Bea mit At a recent county council meeting, it was pointed out in passing that when Huron residents thing of the Huron County Health Uit. they think of a few nurses visit- ing the schools and a medical officer of health issuing the occasional statement of fact from his office swivel rocker. For county taxpayers who have this pic- ture of the Huron County Health Unit, page four in the Unit's mannual report for 1975 should provide a new and wider view of exactly where the money goes for health services here. There is a complete rundown of the variety of programs handled annually by the health unit on behalf of and for the citizens of Huron. There is public health nursing, of course, but that is divided into two categories - community services and school services. Community services include such things as child health clinic, preschool clinic, adult health education, a dental program, a vision testing program, a hearing testing program and an immunization program. Another busy and complex department within the Huron County Health Unit is the public health inspection division which looks after water control, food premises, food control, school sanitation, health education for food handlers and hospitals etc. They offer a swimming pool program, a camp inspection, program,control of communicable disease, a service to inves- tigate complaints and public health nuisan- ces as well as enforcement of local sanitary bylaws./ The plumbing and environment section is responsible for all new construction, reno- vations, lot apporvals and private sewage systems. Then there's the home care program in- volving Victorian Order Nursing bedside nursing in the home, homemakers services in the home, hospital out-patients services, and physiotherapy and occupational therapy in the home. Another separate service is the family planning profram which distributes informa- tion and provides education, counselling and clinics for women of all ages throughout the county. And, of course, thee is an administration level which compiles statistics, sets pro- grams, looks after budgeting and cost analy- sis, staff education and the co-ordination of services. As one .can see, the Huron County Health Unit provides many, many vital health - oriented services to the people of Huron. Some programs are well utilized; others need a greater awareness by the people of Huron before they can be fully successful; still more could be added in time. But right now, the people of the county can take pride in their health unit and the dedicated people who make up its staff. Watch for them as they make their rounds in your neighborhood.-SJK M1JJ Tti©Ti) EN‘GM'O Published Each Wednesday By Huren-Middlesex Publishers Ltd. Second Class Mail Registration Number 1385 Member: €NA Canadian Weekly. Newspapers Association Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Subscription Rates: $6.00 per year in advance in Canada; $8.00 in United States and Foreign; single copies 204 The Last Word by Ted Roweliffe Despite the beautiful weather on Sunday, many from the area gave up an afternoon on the beach or relaxing around the yard to pay tribute to a man who has dedicated his life to serving the people. Father Durand marked the fortieth anniversary of his entry into the priesthood on Sunday and literally hundreds turned out to celebrate both at mass and later at the St. Boniface School where Father Durand was presented with a quadraphonic stereo set. A lover of classical music, particularly Mozart, Father Durand said the gift was very much appreciated, despite the fact that he had requested the committee to use any funds gathered for charitable purposes. Claude Gelinas, chairman for the program at the school, reviewed the life of Father Durand, noting he had spent the last nine years at St. Boniface. Perhaps most descriptive of his years of service was a song composed and sung by the students of St. Boniface. God Bless you, dear paator, our teacher, our brother, You've taught us of Christ and the works of His men. You've shown us the true way through words and example, Our problems you've counselled and helped us salve thee. CHORUS: God bless you in all of your future endeavours, This is our wish as we sing here this day. Peace and good health to accompany your footsteps, Our friendships beside you along this life's way. May Christ walk beside you, each day of the future, Your meetings, your travels, you've so little rest. After long busy days may you find quiet moments, To relax with the music we know you love best! 1. It was a gorgeous weekend, probably the nicest since that strange warm Easter weekend back in March, and it gave me a good excuse to get out the fishing poles. I'd been hearing all sorts of stories about the tremendous catches of perch at St. Joseph's and at Grand Bend so we tried drowning worms in both locations. After the works were all drowned and no fish were tb be had, I decided it must be that the perch run was over and sadly headed for home empty handed. As soon as I got back from fishing, I was chatting with one young lad who told me he had just come in off the lake too but strangely they had managed to catch a big batch of fish. Oh well, I don't like cleaning fish anyway! 1r * _ •* One thing fishing does is give one time to think. Sitting there with little action, the topics of conversation were varied but perhaps the most interesting was skirt lengths. Are skirts getting shorter for the summer or is it a general trend? All the males in the fishing party were a little lacking in knowledge of the fickle ways of the world of fashion but each and every one of them expressed a personal opinion most unflattering to the current long lengths. The ladies too, seemed to think that the skirt lengths half- way down the calf were a little ridiculous but they all seemed resigned to wearing them at that length until the trend changed. The men, on the other hand, seemed less influenc- ed by what fashion designers liked and suggested that the ladies would be much more comfortable, as well as eye catching, if the hems came up, even if only far enough to catch a glimpse of knee here and there. It's amazing how men were rather blaise about short skirts just a few years ago but now, after a drought of any- thing more than a fetching ankle, the seldom seen short skirt really attracts attention. No doubt hems will be up and down like proverbial seats until the dress goes completely out of fashion and slacks take over. it may not be long at that. For the few short years that skirts remain with us, wouldn't it be nice if.... While July and August are traditionally the busy months as far as leisure activities and entertainment are concerned, June is rapidly catching up. Three big events are on tap for area residents this month starting with the June 18-19 weekend when both the Grand Bend Buffaloburger Fest and the Hensall Kinsmen Fiddlers contest take place. I caught both events last summer and enjoyed each. Being partial to fiddle music, it's a treat having a competition such as the Hensall Kinsmen stage so close to home. While it may not be quite as big as the Orangeville contest, the talent seemed every bit as good last year. Later in the week, June 22 to be exact, the Hensall Spring Fair and Calf Show and Sale takes place. This fair is a good one and is particularly interesting .to those interested in beef cattle. The end of June also sees the curtain going up at the Huron Country Playhouse near Grand Bend with "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" the first of eight productions over the summer. 1.0