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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-04-06, Page 18A18 -- THE HURON EXPOSITOR, APRIL 6, 19 3 Employment for youths BY JACK RIDDELL MPP JOBS FOR YOUTH PARTTWO In 1980-81 the province spent $58.80 on job creation per unemployed youth. This year the�•ratio fell to $45.28 per 'youth. a 23 per cent decrease. In essence. avail- able funding for youth pro- grams has dropped by almost a quarter during exactly the period when young people are most in need of help. The situation is not likely to improve in the summer of 1983. With youth unemploy- ment expected to be near 25 per cent, it would seem logical for the government to devote extra resources 'to combatting the problem. In- dications are that this will not occur. Funding for one of the three major summer pro- grams has already been an- nouneeN. -Experience '83 will receive $12 million, exactly the same amount as in 1982. By the government's own estimate, 300 fewer jobs will be created this year than last...the Experience pro- gram has suffered a stunning decline in support during recent years. From peak support of 519.5 million and 13,610 in 1979.83, the pro- gram has lost 38.5 per cent of its funding and 37.5 per cent of its job creation capacity. Yet in the summer of 1979 the youth unemployment rate was 11.7 per cent. Tess than half what it will be this year. STUDENT AiD There is considerable con- cern that young people might have to suspend or terminate post -secondary education, lacking sufficient earnings. The maximum OSAP (Ontar- io Student Assistance Pro- gram) grant assistance in- creased this year from $1,100 to $1,150 per ter , a 4.5 per cent increase whit, meant WF that students receive. money in real terms than in the previous year, given the average inflation rate over 1982 of 10.8 per cent. At the sank time the minimum -,D© ll ° i /1OonOng3 contribution from sunimer earnings was increased 16.7 per cent, from 560 to 570 per week. The total number of stu- dents receiving assistance increased, substantially from last year. Based on prelimi- nary figures through to Feb- ruary 1983, about 98,000 - students will receive provin- dal loans and/or grants this year. However, the increase is not as large as it sounds when a 10.4 per cent increase in college enrolment and a 5.5 per cent increase in university enrolment are fac- tored into the calculation. The ratio of students receiving assistance then rises only slightly from about 31 per cent in the past two years to 34.4 per cent this year. MANPOWER TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIP While well over half a million Ontarians are unable to find work, certain skilled labour positions go unfilled or must be filled by imported labour...the Ontario Man- power Commission estimates that by 1986 there may be a shortage of as many as 45,000 skilled workers in Ontario... it is clear that manpower train- ing and apprenticeship pro- grams have not received the support they deserve. Such programs should be in- creased to take advantage of the opportunities to retrain idle workers and unemployed graduates, and training per- iods should be kept realistic. While the government must take the initiative, the total financing for training pro - 'grams need not and should not conic entirely from the taxpayers. Co-operative, shared -cost programs with private industry and labour should be the major direc- ions pursued. OPPORTUNITIES FOR CO-OPERATIVE ll STUDENTS ' The Liberal Task Force Report noted widespread agreement on the value of co-operative education pro- grams. at both the secondary and post -secondary levels. Programs which alternate academic study with practical work experience provide young people with expanded learning and earning oppor- tunities. They also allow employers to train the future work force in the skills which will be in demand when the students graduate. RECOMMENDATIONS OF TASK FORCE REPORT it is worth reviewing the recommendations of the earl- ier report, and summarizing progress made toward their implementation. 1. Provide more training opportunities for those who are currently unemployed, in order to meet .skilled man- power demands, particularly in the new technologies, when the economy improves ....no action. 2. Encourage through in- centives and/or require through legislation, on-the- job training by Ontario in- dustry, with,a view to meet- ing our own skilled worker needs...no action. 3. Restructure the appren- ticeship program to permit easier access and reduce the current high dropout rate... no action. 4. Make a realistic and concerted attempt to change the public's conception of the value and importance of skill- ed trades, with a view to removing the stigma which is still attached to blue collar work...no action. 5. Improve upon the pre- sent counsellor to student ratio of 1:400, and provide in-service opportunities for counsellors to keep p abreast of changes in business and itidustry....no action. Nurse plays important role BY JANET REID, P.H.N., HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT The Public Health Nurse (P.H.N.) will not be seen at Work wearing an im- maculate white uniform and starched white cap. Rather, she is more likely to be wear- ing practical, washable street clothing and carrying a large purse. The latter is useful for carrying records and pamphlets for home visits and more importantly, in fending off overfriendly and occasionally not so friendly dogs. The nurse's area covers approximately 5000-6000 peo- ple who may be found both in town and an area comprising of two townships. Some families may reside 25 miles away from the nurse's of- fice. Her Director of Nursing may 'be located .32 miles away, depending on the area in which she serves. Although she is not assigned a given number of patients each day, her workload begins by 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 she will probably be found in one or two of 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 P.H.N. 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 m her area or helping in a neighboring area. One morning each week she will be found in the local hospital visiting new mothers and talking to the Discharge Planning Nurse regarding 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 during the evenings, plus parenting classes. These, of course, re- quire some preparation. Does she "heal" the sick? - not exactly! The mandate of the P.H.N. is rather preven- tion of illness through educa- tion, immunization and pro- motion of health through an- ticipating problems which may arise due to some crisis in the life cycle of persons or families eg. birth of a child, severe illness, or the death of a family member. Ceisis intervention may in- volve counselling on a short or long term basis. In the case of the handicapped, chronically ill or elderly, her role may be to suggest alter- natives or air to asst the individual in reaching his or her maximum potential while living with his or her limitations. To assist her, the P.H.N. may require the services of such resources as the Easter Seal Society for Children, Home Care, Meals on Wheels or one of the many clubs and agencies available in the community. Many of the telephone calls the nurse receives are usually from residents seeking informa- tion regarding agencies to assist them in solving some problem which they are ex- periencing. If anyone re- quires this type of informa- tion, especially on health related matters, chances are good that your P.H,N. will be able to provide it or know where to obtain it. Your P.H.N.'s interest and involvement with people begins prior to birth with ex- pectant parent classes which involves discussion of how 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 hospital and later at home. Those with pro- blems and/or handicaps are visited more frequently. Preschool children are seen prior to school entry at the Child Health Clinic or preschool registration at school at which time they are checked for vision and hearing problems and receive fluoride brushing and immunization. These are repeated at intervals Education begins at BY RUTH LINTON, P.H.N., FAMILY PLANNING NURSE Sex education is an odd business. We can ti=ll our children how corn grows, how an engine runs or what makes it rain. However, when it comes to gelling how the human body works an - dhow life begins, many parents run into difficulty. We often think someone else could do it better because we are not sure of the words to use or feel that we might make a mistake. if this is your feeling, then you are not alone. Just remember perfection isn't necessary in teaching about sex. There are few people who are experts in the field of sex education. People often think that sex education is something to be taught in the future, at adolescence or some other specific time. Parents envi- sion a one session mother - daughter or father -son chat and the job is done. It doesn't happen like this. SA education begins at birth. The care children receive from birth by loving parents who feed, cuddle, play with and nurture them is sex education. This shows children what love is and creates a capacity for them to go out to others with trust and affection. This is the basis for stable, happy rela- tionships in years to come. Once a child begins to question body differences or ask questions on sexuality the parents should give honest answers geared to the child's level of understanding. A small' child's attention span is short, 30 seconds by one estimation, so great detail is wasted. Be prepared to have the same questions repeated. The child is confir- ming the original answer or may have forgotten what he was tots. The parent by answering the questions honestly is, brick by brick, laying a solid foundation for the future. The chid will know he can ask questions and by building on this solid funda- tion grow up with a warm, open attitude toward e parent. He will know that e parent is approachablend $ will continue to discuss x- :te uality questions through adolescence with the same openess. There are parents who are concerted because their children Won't ask questions. Children may be shy or don't know how to ask. They may have been told "stork" stories and don't have a basis on which to build fur- ther knowledge. Parents should take the opportunity to bring up the topic and let children know that it is all right to ask. Often a friend or relative who is pregnant can 6. Introduce career coun- selling at the elementary school . level.... some pro- gress. 7. Re-evalulate the present secondary school curriculum, and make mandatory such core subjects as English, mathematics and science to ensure that young people are equipped to be flexible and adaptable in today's chang- ing labour market...imple- mented. 8. In this connection, par- ticularly stress the import- ance of female students con- tinuing to- study maths and sciences, enabling them to qualify for the new technolo- gies..,some progress. 9. Introduce into the schools a mandatory credit course on career guidance, job readiness, and develop- ment of marketable skills... ' no action, ,10. Strongly support, and provide effective Ministerial guidelines. as well as manda- tory standards, for co-op education and work experi- ence programs in secondary schools, which provide a more realistic bridge from the school to the work environ- ment...no action. 11. Encourage greater liai- son between business, in- dustry and education...limit- ed progress. 12. Improve manpower forecasting by government and business to assist coun- sellors and students to make appropriate career decisions ..limited progress, mainly by federal government. Household hints Some people with arthri- tis have a hard time handling many of the routine house- hold chores. Here are a few hints which might be helpful: When buying new furni- ture, drapes, etc., select the kind that are easy to clean and maintain. Pack away some of those dust -catching knick- knacks that don't really have to be around. Wear an apron while you're cleaning (a light- weight plastic one that's a little long is especially useful) to cut down on laundry. Don't try to clean the whole house or apartment at one time - spread it out over a few days. REST A BiT Regardless of the task you're doing. take time out to rest for a few minutes during the day. Read a book or watch television during your break. It will give you something to think about when you con- tinue the job and. can take your mind off your problems. Check out cleaning ma- terials and implements be- fore to make fore you buythem sure they're lightweight and easy to handle. If you can, rig up a long -handled dust mop so you can reach high or awkward places without climbing. ORGANIZE YOUSELF Save yourself time and trouble by keeping your cleaning supplies organized. Hang as much as you can on pegboards fastened to the back of doors so you won't have to stretch so far. Put the heavier cleaning items at the front of shelves so there is less strain on wrists and fingers when lifting them out. You can keep brush -type mats outside your front and back doors so family and guests can wipe their shoes before coming in the house and encourage people to wear slippers inside to cut down on tracking dirt and dust around the house. LET OTHERS HELP Don't be shy about asking other family members to give you a hand. If your children use the tub or shower, ask them to wipe it down before they leave the bathroom. They'll learn responsibility and save you a difficult task at the same time. in home care during their school years. Children with problems are followed at school and con- tact his maintained with piRrgrds As well as pro- moting health education materials in the schools, -the P.H.N. is requested by parents and teachers to in- spect individual children for suspected communicable diseases. Again parents are contacted regarding her fin- dings. On occasion the Public Health Nurse will be requested to carry out health teaching in the classroom. Recently, due to legisla- tion passed requiring all school entrants to be im- munized, the P.H.N. must contact parents to ensure that our records are com- plete as several children have received immunization from their family doctor of which we have no record. Immunization of those children with incomplete records must then be carried out unless parents have sub- mitted a letter of exemption on religious grounds or from the family doctor on medical grounds. In short, Public Health Nurses wear, not a starched cap, but many varying hats. She is a registerelf nurse with 'additional preparation in community Health Nurs- ing from a University. Because her work is with people, confidentiality is of utmost importance. Although you may have had contact with your P.H.N. for some reason, you may not be familiar with her many birth varied roles. She has the knowledge and experience to assess, advise and recom- mend many options for many problems. A Public Health Nurse is -there-- to -:help at90,�.---1tve-..R healthier, happy life�t, be of help. A mention of "aunties tummy" and its significance is enough to let the child feel comfortable and open the way to many questions. Television too can be helpful in acting as a discus- sion starter. Watch for pro- grams such as "My Mom's Having A Baby" and plan to watch them with your child. Parents often want to gain more knowledge on talking to their children. The public library is an excellent resource center. Ask the librarian to recommend books dealing with sexuality and also books written at the child's level. You can share these with your youngster. Book stores also have children's deppaartments where excellent books may be purchased. Talk t0 your children about sex from the very start and you'll discover how easy it is. DISC JOCKEY STEVENS Country Gold & ROCK 'N' ROLL Good recorded music for weddings. dances, anniversaries, parties, etc. 5 years experience Phone Brussels (daytime or evenings) 887-6159 24 Card of Thanks The family of the late Hugh Dimaline wish to express their sincere thanks to all their friends, relatives and neighbours for their many acts of kindness and sym- pathy shown to them in the loss of a loving husband, father and grandfather. Thank you for the beautiful floral tributes. donations, cards and food received. Special thanks to Rev. Dave McKnight for his comforting words. Thanks to the ,pall- bearers greatly appreciated help. Special thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 156 Seaforth for the beautiful service and flowers. To Drs. Anne and John Underwood for their help and kindness. To the administra- tor. staff and residents of Seaforth Manor • Nursing Home for all their kindness. To Whitney-Ribey Funeral dome for their help and fkitndness. Yenny and family 24-14-1 1 would like to say a couple of thank-yous to Drs. Under- wood and Malkus and the nurses in the operating room and of course all others and again thank vou. Mrs. Helen Dallas 24.14x1 Elizabeth Court Apts. 176 Oxford St., Hensall 1 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE NOW MAY AND JUNE [Includes utilities, carpeting, appliances, laundry facilities PHONE 262-3448 or 262-2615 Wrecking The C:I.L. Plant on Pem- berton St. Ingersoll. We have the following used materials for sale at job -site prices: *Thousands of feet of -2x6 rafters -2x8 planks -2x10 planks -2x12 planks •2x6 tongue and groove roofing -358 tongue and groove Flooring -6x12, 8x14. and 8x16 sawn timbers •Various lazes of steel 1 beams. - -Overhead doors Everything must sell be- fore April 29. No reason- able offer refused. Apply at Job -site Weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or contact Ross at R. Lumley Demolitkm Inc. Sarnia 1-542.4088 Evenings Many thanks to my fancily and friends for flowers, cards and visits during my recent illness. Your kindness Was deeply appreciated. Joan McIver 24.14x1 Thank you to all those who remembered Danielle follow- ing her second surgery in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Your calls. visits, cards, flow- ers, treats and gifts were truly appreciated. Our special thanks go to Grannie and Papaslakefo being there when w`e needed you. to Uncle Craig and Aunt Joyce for your help with the other children; to Peggy for your unique "camping ' space; to our minister, Colin Swan, for your visit; again to our employers. Whyte Bros. Ltd. and Benmiller Inns Limited for their consideration and especially to Dr. D.G. Mar- shal'l and his associates for their kindness and care and loving manner in which Dan- ielle was treated. "Thank you" comes from our hearts. ''• • James. Brenda" and Danielle Thompson 24.14-1 We would like to thank the Seaforth Firemen for their assistance at the time of our chimney fire. Also everyone else who helped. It was all very much appreciated. Wes and Phylis Coombs and family 24.14-I 19 Notice 24 Card of Thanks - 23 Bus. Directory Our sincere thanks to every- one for the lovely cards, flowers and gifts and to those who attended our anniversary party which made it a very memorable evening for us. Thanks to our family for planning the party and to everyone who helped and all the nice things that were done for us. Campbell and Grace Eyre 24-14x1 I would like to thank friends, neighbours and relatives for eards, flowers, treats and visits while a patient in W (ngham Hospital. Thanks to Rev. C. Carpentier for his visits. All this was much appreciated. Peggy Cudmore 24-14-I BENDER'S ABATTOIR MITI Street, Honsall (Formerly: Scholl's Abattoir) plant: 2624130 Home: 262-5628 Manager. Dale Erb - 236 -7733 CUSTOM SLAUGHTER 'Tuesday Morning" SPECIALS: Beef Sides • 11,51!b. Hinds. 11 .79 Ib. Fronts .11.39lb. Pork Sldos - .99' Ib, All fully processed Fresh Sausage and coun- ter cuts available.• WATCH FOR GRAND OPENING SPECIALS April 13-23 The family of the late Russel Dallas wish to say a heartfelt thank you to all those who helped in our time of sorrow. The flowers and the dona- tions to the heart foundation were greatly appreciated. Thanks to those who brought food to the house and the pallbearers, your thoughtful- ness will always be remem- bered. Special thanks to Dr. Malkus and the nurses at Seaforth Hospital. 24-14x1 I would like to thank my family and friends for their visits, cards and gifts, while 1 was a patient in Seaforth Hospital. A special thank you to Drs. Rodney, Malkus and Underwood and the nurses for their superb care. It was all very much appreciated. Bob O'Brien 24-14-1 Mary Ann and Barry •Ver- berne wish to thank Dr. Wong and all the staff at Seaforth- Hospital i I fur theirs ectal care while we were patients there. Thanks to those who visited and sent cards and special thanks to Barry's grandpar- ents for taking care of his brother Chris. 24-14-1 25 in Memoriam HANEY: In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Robert, who passed away eight years ago, April 4, 1975. Nothing can ever take away The love our hearts hold dear Fond memories linger every day Remembrance keeps him near. Loved and sadly missed by Mother, Dad, brothers and sister-in-law. 25-14x1 26 Personal VACUUMS: New and used. All guaranteed. Also com- plete line of Electrolux pro- ducts. Call Bob Organ after 4 p.m. 348-8796. 23-11-8 AVAILABLE for lawn rolling. Call after 6 p.m. 527.0873 George Garrick. 23-14-2 Mr. and Mrs. Leverne Hugill are pleased to announce the. forthcoming marriage of Le- anne Michelle and Theodore Peter, son of Mrs. Margaret Van Dyk and the late Theo- dore Van Dyk on Saturday, April 23, 1983 at St. James Church, Seaforth. 26-14x1 22 Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of JEAN BROADFOOT ALL persons having claims against the estate of Jean Broadfoot, late of the Town- ship of Tuckersmith in the County of Huron• deceased, who died on the 10th day of February, 1983, are hereby notified to send in full par- ticulars of their claims to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of April. 1983. after which date the assets will be distributed having regard only to claims then received. DATED at Seaforth. Ontario this 28th day of March. 1983. McCONNELL, STEWART DEVEREAUX & SMITH Seaforth, Ontario Solicitors for the executors Stocker Sale 1000 HEAD at Hensall Livestock Sales Ltd. on Saturday, April 161111100 at 1 :00 p.m. Consisting of: Steers, Heifers & Calves For information call: Victor Hargreaves 519-482-7511 (Clinton) Barry Miller 519-235-2717 (Exeter) 519-229-6205 (Kirkton) Greg Hargreaves 519-262-2619 ' (Hensal)) 519-262-2831 (Hensall) AUCTIONEER: LARRY GARDINER • SUNWORTHY WALL COVERINGS 20% op, at Ball ; Macaulay 527-0910 Seaforth Hank's Small Engines Service 1 MILE NORTH OF LONDESBORO 523-9202 Lawn and Garden Equipment Repair New and Used Garden Equipment In Stock VEAL'S Abattoir and Meat Market Hwy. 83-3% miles east of Exeter 235-1123 Try us for CUSTOM KiLLING and PROCESSING Kill days -Tuesdays OUR SPECIALTY Home cured and smoked meats • processed exactly the way you like it. HENSALL LIVESTOCK SALES EVERY THURSDAY AT 1:30 P.M. All classes of livestock WE INVITE YOUR CONSIGNMENTS Greg Hargreaves 262-2619 Hensall Victor Hargreaves 482-7511 Clinton Barry Miller 236-2717 Exeter and 229-6205 Kirkton FUEL OIL FURNACE Repair and Cleaning 24 HOUR SERVICE PARATCHEK'S MAINTENANCE Dublin 345-2235 RICHARD LOBB Auctioneer AUCTION CALENDAR Clinton 482-7898 SAT. APR. 9, 10 a.m. Antiques, furniture, ap- pliances, car, etc. to be held at Richard Lobb's Barn, Clinton, Ont. FRI. APRIL 15, I p.m. Combine, swather, 3 tractors, machinery etc. for Ross Lovett, 5 miles north of Clinton Base Line Rd. Township of Hibbert FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ONE 1965 INTERNATIONAL DUMP TRUCK WITH BOX ASIS Township Garage, County Road No. 10 Monday, April 18 at7p.m. Can be seen at Township Garage. Lot 16 Conces- sion No. 8. AUCTION SALE to be held at the Jacob Auction Centre ' 185 Herbert St., Mitchell on Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m. FEATURING: Oak dining room suite. grandfather clock. set of Lamoge China, hanging lamp, wicker 'pieces. large assortment of dish- es and many other an- tique pieces. Proprietor: Mrs. Lottle Levy Auctioneer: Douglas Jacob 393-6214 LARGE AUCTION SALE Car. antiques. furniture, appliances. etc. to be held at Richard Lobb's Barn, Clinton. Ont. for Mrs. Marine Walper of Grand Bend and the Estate of Trucker George Elliott of Clinton, Ont. Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m. Inger superb almond coloured clothes washer. Westinghouse automatic clothes washer. West- inghouse clothes dryer. nearly new, dehumidifier. Adnciral-square model fridge, G.E. 24" electric stove, Westinghouse 15 harvest gold fridge, humidifier, large antique spinning wheel. antique woolwinder. large pine box, nine piece dining room suite. French provincial chesterfield. two matching chairs, modern chesterfield and chair (good one), washstand, two antique dressers with mirrors. 2 recliner chairs. wingback upholstered chair, upholstered chairs, B & W TV. 6 x 10 ft. axminister type rug, double box spring and mattress. like new, solid wood three piece bedroom suite, box spring, two piece bedroom suite w/box spring and mattress, typewriter, adding machine, chrome table and four chairs. vacuum cleaner with sweeper head, platform rocker, stereo with eight track tape player and two speakers. odd press back chairs, trunk. small tables, six sided end table, copper boiler, electric wall clock, Ingram eight day mantel ' clock, rollaway bed. old hand turn forage, old hand turn drill press, table lamps, floor lamps, stem ware: silverware, silver pieces. bedding, plus a very offering of dishes. glassware including antique 'eces small appliances, pots and pans. mise. etc. 976 Chev 4 door car with good tires. selling as is, /Atsteel office desk, two modern office chairs. TERMS CASH AUCTIONEER - RICHARD LOBB 482-7898 0A