Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2016-12-14, Page 13Wednesday, December 14, 2016 • News Record 13 $31,000 OTF grant grows Meals on Wheels program On November 25, ONE CARE Home and Commu- nity Support Services wel- comed local dignitaries and members of the pub- lic to announce the expan- sion of the Meals on Wheels program to rural areas in Huron County. Funding to support expan- sion of the program includes a $31,000 seed grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Local MPP Lisa Thomp- son and OTF Grant Review Team member, Judith Keightley, were on hand to congratulate ONE CARE for the expansion of the pro- gram and to hear more about Meals on Wheels and how it supports people. "Programs like Meals on Wheels are important to ensuring that everyone, no matter where they live, have the supports needed to remain confidently in their homes," said Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron -Bruce. Funding from OTF is supporting the first year of development for the new rural Meals on Wheels program. Funding is assisting with the opera- tions of the service including marketing and promotions, wages for a The rural Meals on North truck driver, volunteer Wheels program has know, Blyth and Brussels recruitment and training. started with new routes in area. Additional routes will Huron in the Luc- be added in North Huron and, in the second phase of the program, new routes will be developed in South Huron. Meals are produced at the ONE CARE kitchens in Clinton and delivered in the food truck to specific distribution points where volunteers then take the meals and deliver them to Contributed photo ONE CARE driver Mike Dupuis, ONE CARE board member Deb Shewfelt, Huron Warden Jim Ginn, Meals on Wheels Program Manager Anne Rollings, Meals on Wheels Supervisor Cindy Gravelle-Holbrook, ONE CARE Executive Director Kathy Scanlon and Huron Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson cut the ribbon for the new rural Meals on Wheels food truck. Funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation is supporting the start up of the program. r , 'NI..ofit _ J FORE PREINENT1111 At least 80 percent of all fire deaths occur in home fires. Here are some smart Fire Prevention tips for protecting yourself and your family: ✓ Never leave candles buming unattended and keep matches out of reach from children ✓ Keep space heaters away from curtains and other flammable materials. ✓ Install smoke alarms on every floor of your home and outside each bedroom, and test batteries monthly. GAVIN We've Expanded Our Services • 7/24 Hrs On Call! • Certified RADON Testing & Remediation • "New" Blown Insulation Removal • "New" Local Household Moving • Insurance Certified FLOOD FIRE WIND Restoration • Structural Drying • Rebuilding & Renovations Contractor • Carpet Steam Cleaning • Furnace & Duct Cleaning • Mobile Power Washing • Residential -Commercial 4,0 -434 kw le NADraN CaII Us First- Price & Satisfaction GUARANTEED! 524-2440 • www.gavincleaning.com Locally Owned & Operated opp.PeLook Nook lir "JVlay the peace and joy that Christmas brings,, always be with you and your family! McNNY Christmas" 14 Isaac St., Clinton, ON NOM 1L0 the clients' homes in smaller villages, hamlets and country residences. An agency of the Gov- ernment of Ontario, the Ontario Trillium Founda- tion is one of Canada's largest granting founda- tions. With a budget of over $136 million, OTF grants some 1,000 projects every year for Ontario communities. titieigy 63hPiNtifiCM To all our loyal customers who have stuck by us through this year... We are looking forward to a fresh start in 2017! OWWWttin* I. fH,jqqj :. go - 4.1 dee Cl-irilliroAmir is. ihr perfei1 chr,e lo illaink all uu- Irsrstl% amt MitiIi.rn.:r. rdioti 7r iiiudr II:! [IIIL°amurtu LII btrAIr.Sa. ' 'L wkli veru all Ltifrs ki.754. al IIFr.,ral rl ' r,rld a lirChiltIAJN Nevi Year. Brian & Mi ?ibic & Sluff •, BRIAN IIJFFINGA ds: 419. g1 • 41Pi .44 6444 .144 6