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The Huron Expositor, 1976-09-23, Page 14HURON EXPOSITORA 'SEPTET 1.' THE WARDEN AS PLOWMAN — Huron warder, and Brussels reeve, Jack McCutcheon was a contestant in, the event for dignitaries at the Huron County Plowing Match, near Kirkton on Saturday.. The warden didn't win, but be gave the horses a run for his money and enjoyed himself too. (Staff Photo) 9 Legion gets 25 new rnembers 1.; • Jac, ,4ottings 1l 1 Inister promises hp! for he aged "NO LOAD TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!" CONCRETE• Top Quality Ready-Mix Concrete Same Day Delivery CEMENT BLOCKS Now Made At Our Mitchell Plant ;AND•GRAVEL•DULLOOZINd•CENIENTOLOCKS OPEN SIX bAYS.,,14 WEEK 1.4/ ONefrOEtE oputts futs 'Y41141449 BIG MIN SPECIAL FINANCE WAIVER .;. 9. . . , Now you can buy a brand-4W John Deere - Snowmobile the easy way. Between now and 30-November, 1976, yoU can buy a new John Deere Snowmobile...and no finance charges will be imposed until 1 March, 1977. 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Box 130 Wingham, Ontario CONCRETE WALLS BUNKER SILOS HOUSE FOUNDATIONS. 3P-3182 4••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••• , (13.0 .1141000k M,,P;4;), The Honourable; .Iamek TAyl9r, Minister of conAtook4 "'and Social Services atldremtl 'the annual Convention et the:9440o Association of Homes for the Aged, this week. The conference, he said, afforded the Opportnnity to discuss and 0410e „ the pessibfiltiei in providing,-care for Ontario's senior citizens, mid to' look - at the • many volitive achievements resulting ,fpm efforts to maintain a. high standard of care to the Aged, The Delivery system which the association developed, he said, is definitely working. Statistics from his Ministry indicated that - the number of residents in both Municipal and charitable Homes for the aged is more than 24,00Q, and that 500 new resident beds will be-opening later this ye4r and next year. ' In the area of support services, Mr. Taylor indicated that the Community Province-wide stastistics show a substantial increase, in the level Of service delivery. Ten per cent more homes are participating in the Meals-on-Wheels and vacation care programs than a year ago: Mr. Taylor was pleased with the success the Association had in reaching out to the .community from'the Homes. The Human and Financial resources available to Social Services are always limited. He said, we must ensure that we get the most out of them. An area to be developed,' is greater community use of facilities for the aged, to keep' senior citizens as fully partici- pating members of the community as well as reducing administrative costs. More homes are going to the community itself for support. Many service clubs, companies and individuals are becoming involved in homes and programs for the aged. In Parry Sound, for example, the community has undertaken a campaign' to raise funds for a swimming pool for a home. An excellent prograin in Oakville is . underway at one of the Ministry facilities where -both human and physical resources are being used in helping retarded children. Another home is• using its home economist in the coMinunity with planning, and budgeting of meals. Multiple use of vehicles by homes in all areas of the province is increasing. The governMent has undertaken an inter-ministerial program under which transpor- tation , of all' disabled persons, whether disabled by .age or physical handicap, will be integrated under the Ministry of Transportation and 'Communi- cations. In Niagara, homes have developed a program under which residents contact other senior citizens in the community to develop closer relationshiPs between the homes and the community. In. Sudbury, consideration is being given to involving some of the mentally ret arded in the maintenance of a home. The newly opened Lee Manor Home in Owen Sound is being used not only as a residence and recreation centre for seniors but as a meeting place for community groups. Mr. Taylor said this type of programs bring the community and residents together and by using the same facilities, duplication is avoided. Mr. Taylor also said that Darcy' McKeough, Provincial Treasurer, has announced, that there will be $10 million more in the corning fiscal year for the Municipal Homes for the, aged. At n later date the levels for the charitable homes for the aged will be announced. Another area which n eedsto be developed, is alternatives to institutional care. The Minister said that his Ministry has been developing, along with members of/ , the association and other agencies programs to enable people to live in the pommunity after retirement if they wish. He said retired people should have' the choice of either entering a home, remaining in the community without forcing them to make the decision due to lack of money or services outside an institution. Mr. Taylor said he. was convinced that the individual's deepest need, whether 16 or 60, is -.to have a sense of self-respect, self-reliance and dignity. This philosophy is shared by many senior members of our society. In fact, the Minister said, one senior in 20 lives in an institutional group setting. The majority live on their own or with a spouse. It was their joint . responsibility to provide a wide range of services to meet the physical needs of the individual, while keeping in mind the emotional needs. The Minister invited the municipalities and the members of the association throughout the province to come forward, with• proposals that will develop alternatives to residential programs. Many homes for -the aged have already done this. For example, Metro Toronto, under Ray Tomlinson and Sid Y oung, has undertaken a vacation program for senior citizens at an out-of-town lodge. He said his ministry would welcome imaginative, innovative, concerned and practical proposals that can be tested on a demon- stration basis. Where such • ptoposals 04ifekOhle,Vmls will bq Anatle04/101C:to "p1111hem the test. This will also inirulye close co-operation with Municipal Social Service PeParttneftts will also be adyised-af this' call for proposals, At the one end of the spectrum/ according to Mr, Taylor, there are the homes for the aged, and nursing homes. At the other, is fully independent living and in ' between there.is a variety of services and facilities. Institutionalization should be a dimension of care, not an eithk-or choice. The Minister said they are faced with the challenge pf how to provide the advantages of an institution while retaining as much independence and self-reliance as possible. An example of encouraging seniors to be as •independent as possible is evident in the increasing numbers • of senior citizens rental apartments built by the Ontairo Housing Corporation. In 1964, ther. were 36 units; today there are more than 36,000. The rate of groWth of senior citizen apartMents in Ontario has been nearly 30 times that of the over 60 population, over the past five years. But a se nior's self-contained" home , may not be enough by itself. Resources must be provided to enable residents to maintain their sense of self-worth and dignity within the community. Programs such as the Guaranteed Annual Income Supplement, Drug Benefit Plan and 01-11P premium assistance are also helping to achieve this. Mr. T.aylor said he was asking for the help and expertise in the • development of this total support system to theelderly. Experience in Ontario have shown that .too often seniors and their children consider institutions as the only solution because they haven't examined the alternat ives or are not , aware of any. - If the providing of one service to a senior, like grocery shopping or yard Maintenance will keep that person out of a home; then the saving in human terms is immeasurable. - The Mihiste; s4:he w44, nqt Sayitigthafthe elderly s4 'Ma not v. ,enter a home 'Wheii they wish or When they, need to, what he vies saying is that the elderly should At least know the alternatives. Mr. 'Taylor said their common goal and objective -was to work towards supplying the best possible support system, for Senjors. In working towards that goal-'a1 :resources available must be titil4ed,and all effOrts must be concentrated in •areas where tine and eapifgl: will produce the MOtiMnin,-results. The Minister said he,was asking for sugges- tions, :concepts, ideaS and - •-proposals, on: -how tici..Atilize our resources in the homes and within the • community in developing alternatives to institutional care. (By John D. Baker) The fall convention of Zone Cl was held in Goderich on Sunday September 12th. The parade moved off from the" Goderich Legion Hall and marched to the Cenotaph; where a short. memorial service was conducted by Comrade Rev. Lockhart Royal. On return to the Legion Hall the parade was dismissed by the Zone Sgt., at Arms, Comrade Jim Brown: The Zone Commander, Comrade Cleave Coombs conducted the opening ceremonies and then introduced the guests, among whom were Jack Riddell, M.P.P. and Steve Underwood and John Nielsen the two athletes who won Silver Medals at the Dominion Games in Edmonton. Zone Conimander Cleave. Coombs expressed the pride of the Legion for ,these two boys, and 'stated that they were a credit • to, their community and extended to them congratulations., They then received a standing ovation from the assembly. After the business had been completed the Deputy Zone Commander, Comrade George Campbell conducted the closing ceremonies. The Goderich Ladies Auxiliary served a buffet supper to the delegates.. Attending from. Branch 156 were: Presidetit Tom Wilbee, Zone commander Cleave Coombs, Zone Secretary Gordon maciand Scott, District Poppy Chairman Al Nicholson, Zone Sgt-at-Arms Jim Brown, Zone Publicity Chairman John Bake!' and in-going Zone Commander of the Ladies Auxiliary Peg Coombs. Invitation Night Last Saturday September 18th Branch 156 held an invitation night for new members of the Branch. The colors were marched on by Set-at-Arms Jim Brown' after which the opening ceremonies were conducted by President Tom Wilbee. The.. President thanked the Initiation Team from Exeter Branch 167 for coming and for bringing their wives. A large audience watched twenty-five new members being initiated in a most impressive ceremony. " The ineinbership Chairman Certnade Al Nicholson read out the ;tames pf the .eleven regular members to be initiated, and then the fourteen associate members. Before the new Members took the oath, the aims and purPose of the Royal Canadian ` Legion were explained to them, Each new member received a copy of the Legion by-laws and a - Legion pin. President'TomWilbee then congratulated all the new members and told them that they would be called upon tq perform various duties in the future. Membership Chairman' " Al Nicholson added his congratu- lations and explained to the Associate members what they could be involved in according to the present Legion by-laws, but he said that he hoped in the very near future that associate members would be able to hold ,office and would be able to vote on Legion policy. The new regular members initiated were,: Hugh Dimoline, Ian Grenville-Smith, Ron Hildebrand, Don Horne, Brenda Kenny, Helen McKenzie, Gary Phillips, Robt. St. Marie, John Teather and ,Wilmer Turner. the new associate members wer e: Bill Brown, Jim Dalrymple, Gary Eisler, Philip Hoggarth, Tim Hoff, Ross Govier, Brian Leonhardt, Robt. Laycox, Don Morton, Dave Nigh, Stuart Scott, Ken Swan,Jr., Rick Wood and Royce Laycox. President Tom Wilbee conducted the closing ceremonies and invited the -audience to stay for the dance that followed. Approximately one hundred and sixty people danced to the music of Ian Wilbee. orchestra. Early Bird Campaign The Early Bird' Campaign is in full swing, and the membership Chairman reports that 18% of the • members are paid up for 1977. This is a very good start at this early date, lets try VS have 100% by Dec. 31st. Sports The 'first annual Invitational Early Bird Bowling tournament was held in Hanover on Sept. 11th. There were twelve teams entered in the tournament, the team from Branch 156 consisted of: Ann and Don Wood, Marg and Al Smale, Jean and Don Eaton. The team from Branch 156 won, congratulations Bowlers. - • Grain Bank Storage available for feed customers' Storage Space available on a first dorm first served basis. Book yours now. - TOPNOTCH FEEDS LIMITED Iy xf