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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-06-22, Page 5Wednesday, June 22, 2016 • Lucknow Sentinel 5 South Kinloss Presbyterian Church celebrates 160 years and counting On a warm beautiful Sunday afternoon June 12, South Kinloss Presbyterian Church celebrated their 160th year as a congregation. Present were over 100 to witness a service befitting its long history in the community. Celebrants came from far and wide to be here and enjoy re -connecting with many who were a part of this congrega- tion over the past years. Reverend David Chung's mes- sage conveyed to all present the amazing history and how a large number of those present were either baptized or were married in South Kinloss church. The congre- gation continues to look forward to many more years as they adapt to the future. Music was provided by Murray and Wanda Keith and Simon and Marita Taylor of Goderich along with a selection by the South Kin- loss Choir, accompanied by Wilma Clark on organ and Dale Gilchrist on piano. Several were able to attend ser- vice enabled by the newly -installed chair lift and we were happy to see them able to attend service once again. Following service an anniversary cake and ice cream were served as many reviewed the years of histori- cal documents and photo displays as well as enjoy a social time and reminisce with fellow attendees. As part of this anniversary, a commemorative cookbook has been produced by the congrega- tion and is available for sale at Holyrood General Store at a cost of $10. Two Duet Couples sing together at our 160th anniversary with (L -R) Simon Taylor, Marita Taylor, Wanda Keith and Murray Keith. You can learn more about our church activities by going to luc- know-southkinloss-presbyterian- churches.com SOUTII ,'o�I ti I A. PRESLT'TEI�i.tt Li. Lp L. 4%1,413.. The 160th Anniversary Cakes with (L -R) Margaret Hamilton, Marilyn Maclntyre and Kathy Howald. Submitted Reverend David Chung and the new South Kinloss Church Sign on June 12, 2016. Huron County urges public to be sharp about environmental clean-up The Huron County Health Unit is reminding people to be careful picking up any sharp object that may be found in your environment. Sharp objects, such as used nee- dles, razor blades or any item that could cut skin should be handled carefully. Parents should tell chil- dren to never touch anything sharp and to tell an adult. Adults can safely pick up a sharp object by the following steps: Get a free sharps container if you find a needle. Call the health unit at 519-482-3416 or after hours at 519- 482-7077 to ask where in your com- munity you can get the container and where you can take it when you have put the sharp object in. If that is not possible, bring a non -breakable, puncture proof container with a screw-top lid to where the sharp object is. Use a thick plastic jar, empty bleach bot- tle or water bottle. Use pliers, tongs or tweezers to pick up the object. If it is a needle, hold the needle tip away from you. Put the needle into the container needle end first. Close the container tightly. Wash your hands. Take the container to the site rec- ommended by the health unit. Like all health units in Ontario, the Huron County Health Unit offers a needle exchange program with community partners in the county. Needle exchange programs help ensure that injection drug users have access to sterile injec- tion equipment to prevent transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and other blood-borne diseases. The health unit distributes thou- sands of free needles each year to Huron County residents who are injection drug users. The program is currently offered at three sites in the county. Used needles can be returned to the sites for safe disposal. Kincardine Family Health Team introducing Afterhours' service for minor health issues The Kincardine Family Health Team (KFHT) has announced the expansion of primary care services that will soon be offered to resi- dents of the Municipality of Kincar- dine and Township of Huron -Kinloss. The Afterhours Service has been established and will be available to the community and patients of the Family Health Team. A Nurse Practitioner (NP) within the KFHT will see patients with non -emergent conditions that require immediate atten- tion. The Afterhours Service is open to anyone in our community. No appointment is required and will operate on a first-come, first- served basis. The Afterhours Service will be operational on scheduled Mon- days and Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. and is intended for patients experiencing an acute illness or injury. Visits are short and are meant to address one problem at a time. An Afterhours visit would be appropriate for minor injuries, viral illness, sick children, skin rashes, minor burns, minor infections, small wounds, cough, fever, etc. Visits that are not appropriate for Afterhours would include: chronic illness (old injuries, maintenance of diabetes etc.), medication adjustments, routine medication refills, requests for lab test or pro- cedure results, routine blood pres- sure checks, severe pain requiring narcotic medications, complete physicals, and physical assess- ments required for work or school etc. "Implementation of the After- hours Service is part of our com- mitment to improve access to ensure the right care, at the right time, at the right place is available for when patients are in need of immediate care for non -urgent concerns," said Gerry Glover, chief executive officer of the Kin- cardine Family Health Team. "The Afterhours Service is not designed, nor intended, to replace appointments with your primary care provider; but rather, to augment the patient -centered experience through increased access and delivery of healthcare services?' [Tra, i'iT1►� iirnT 1i ilii It is conceivable that available appointment time slots for After- hours Service may fill quickly and registration may close earlier than expected or anticipated, to accommodate patients whom registered earlier in the evening. Once the available appointment time slots have been filled, the Afterhours Service will close, appropriate signage posted and the doors locked. The Afterhours Service will be closed all statutory holidays including the Civic Holiday. Access to the Kincardine FREE FILL Top Soil & Clay Mix You pay for trucking only Call Wayne Bushell at Kinloss 519-395-3320 Family Health Team is at no cost to the patient. Members of the KFHT work in collaboration with your primary care provider to provide comprehensive health- care services. Please contact the KFHT or your primary care pro- vider for further information or referral. The Kincardine Family Health Team Afterhours Service is open to everyone in our community and no appointment is required. The Afterhours Service will be solely operated on a first come, first served basis and appointment time slots may fill quickly and registra- tion may close earlier than expected. To accommodate patients whom registered earlier in the evening, appropriate signage will be postd on external clinic doors. Visit kincardinefht.ca to read more about the Afterhours Service and other Family Health Team pro- grams and services available to patients. We are having a come and go .luncheon on Sunday June 26th, for more details please call Joanne at 519-529-7876