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Times-Advocate, 1988-01-27, Page 6Page 6 Times -Advocate, January 27, 1988 HONOUR SCOTTISH REPRESENTATIVE -The Exeter Eastern Star Lodge hosted a celebration in Dash- wood Saturday night for Carl Mills who is the Grand Representative of Scotland in Ontario. From the left are Carl and Jean Mills, Ontario Worthy Grand Matron Marie Woodward and Ontario Worthy Grand Patron Henry Davis. ESTARL REP HONOURED -Bernice Boyle of the Exeter Eastern Star was honoured in Dashwood Saturday night as the Estarl representative for the province of Ontario. From the left are Exeter's Worthy Matrbn and Wor- thy Patron Donna and Don Webster and Bernice and Hugh Boyle. gininimmonennigNegminutgag�g . .'Cr.:2' k > `s*f.. C. Y41'x:4 t - 44M MONAliVAMMOttitkal r Grant for Talking The Huron County Library Board is pleased to announce that theLi- brary will be receiving a grant from the Ministry of Culture and Communications for the purchase of talking books. Talking Books are professionally recorded readings of books on audio cassette. This free service is availa- ble to any library patron who is un- able to read print due to a physical, visual or perceptual handicap. The Ministry of Culture and Communications is matching funds raised by the Library through dona- tions from local organizations and service clubs, book sales and col- lecting Zehr's cash register tapes. Talking Books will he purchased for patrons of all ages and reading 9ac,r'Q Winter Sale Continues 50% h off All Winter Merchandise Slacks Co-ordinates Blouses, Coats Dresses Scarves and Scarf Sets Plus a roll of the dice for an additional discount (Jacqueline's dollars do not apply to merchandise at 1 2 price) f4Sizes 14 • 44 14''2 24',2 383 Main St., Exeter 235-1412 Also London and Sarnia Something Special . . - Table Top Sale - Mom Jan. 25 - Sat.. Jan. 30 S .% off In Stock . A •Tablecloths V • Napkins I • Table pads N and • Placemats S Centre Mall 420 Main Street, Exeter rratt, • K,tch,•n • Gifts 235.1252 Books tastes. The sc.'all collection of talk- ing books for children will be ex- panded to meet the nee:Is of the young handicapped patror. The Moron County Library Board would like to gratefully acknowl- edge the support of all the local or- ganizations who generously donated 16 the purchase of talking books and the Government Of Ontario through the Ministry of Culture and Comu- nications. The total amount availa- ble for this project is $5,265.99. This increase in the talking book collection will result in a signifi- cant -increase in service to handi- capped patrons. • ENGAGEMENT - Fred and Alice - Deichert of Clinton wish to an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, 'Ann Elizabeth to Peter Karl Hans Bornath, son of Horst and Gerda Bornath of Exeter. The wed- ding will take place at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich on Febru- ary 6, 1988. Reception to follow in Honsall. Ileal/Is apici Basic allowance up five percent All social assistance recipients received a five percent increase in their basic allowance, effective Jan- uary 1, as part of the Ontario Min- istry of Community and Social Services 1988 rate increases. It is basically a five percent across the board increase, Huron -County Council learned in the Ad- ministrator's report at the January 7 meeting. The increases include: a five per- cent increase to the maximum and minimum boarding rates; an eight percent raise in maximum shelter subsidy for all family sizes; winter cloihing allowance will increase $84 from 580 per child -and will be paid in November of- each year; pregnancy item allowance goes from $26 to $28 per month; maxi- mum discharge allowance increases to $500 from $450. ' Monthly foster child rates have also increased, with the first child receiving $172.(up from $163), the second child, $141 (up from $134) and $116 for each additional child (up from 5110). Smoking by Sheryl Feagan, Health Education Consultant Huron County Health Unit Do you smoke besause__.you dila it makes you relax? You may think that smoking calms you down, but, in fact, the opposite is really happening. When you inhale cigarette smoke, the nicotine enters your bloodstream and, like any other chemical, stimulates your nervous system. The body re- sponds to nicotine the same way it prepares to repond to any stressor. Your heart rate increases, your blood pressure rises, your pupils dilate, your mouth may feel dry, and your stomach may cramp. All of these changes occur because your system is adjusting to a "stressor". So in contrast to what most smokers think, smoking doesn't relax you. It puts your body into a stress reaction. If you think about it, it's probably the "time-outs' you take from whatever you're doing while you smoke, and not the cigarette, that makes you feel relaxed and ready to get back to work. If you really want to relax, there are a number of things you can do instead of smoking a cigarette. The next time you start to feel "uptight", try some of these sug- gestions. 1. Exercise regularly - swim, walk, bicycle, ski - any of your fa- vourite activities will help you let off steam and work out stress. You can have fun, get fit, and enjoy good health. 2. Talk it over - when tensions build-up, discuss the problem with a close friend or with the people involved. Sometimes just talking about your problem makes it easier to find a solution. 3. Be realistic - people who ex- pect too much of themselves get tense if things don't work out. Set practical goals and expect to be successful. ,4. Take a break - but not a cigar- ette break! A change of pace no matter how short, gives you a new outlook on old problems. Go for a "walk" break instead of a coffee break. 5. Plan your work - tension and anxiety really build-up when work seems endless. Plan your work to use your time and energy more ef- fectively. - 6. Practice Positive Health Hab- its - you'll be healthier and feel great if: you eat regular meals that include a variety of nutritious foods; get enough sleep each night to keep you alert and ready to meet stressful situations throughout the day; exercise regularly; quit smok- ing; and use alcohol in moderation. 7. Have an escape activity - par- ticipate in a hobby or pastime REBEKAHS Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge held their regular meeting Wednes- day evening with N.G. Sister Mavis Atthill presiding. Sisters Beatrice Richardson, Hazel Corbett, Evelyn Flynn, Olga Chip - chase and Brother Ernie Chipchase transferred their membership from Amber Lodge Hcnsall and they were welcomed to Pride of Huron. The next euchre party will be held February 10. Birthday greetings were sung for Sisters Marg McBride and Beatrice Richardson.. The program committee conducted a penny sale and lunch was served. Quality Care Nursing Services Our nursing and homemaker personnel are available to comfort and care for your loved one at home or in institution 238-8980 Grand Bend 673-3360 London 24 hour service which is strictly for your own en- joyment and make time for enjoy- ing it. 8. Avoid stress - whenever possi- ble, plan to avoid too many big changes at the same time. You can control the stress you experience each day. 9. Practice deep breathing, stretch- ing and other relaxation techniques throughout the day - deep breathing can help relieve the tension that you may feel when trying to quit smok- ing. It mimics the action of inhal- ing smoke without the ill effects and is an excellent way to relax... at any time. Try to practice these stress man- agement tips regularly. During peri- ods of extreme stress or depression use these tips to cope more effec- tively rather than reaching for a cig- arette. You CAN get through any situation without a cigarette - peo- ple do it every day, just for the health of it. If you smoke and would like help to quit, call the Huron County Health Unit at 524-8301. ItliSs Day ValefirilleVA sg . Pr' rcts Gree' tP Touch the hearts of those you love this Valentine's Day with one of the many beautiful cards from DaySpring. We're convinced that you'll find just the right design and inspirational message to express your feelings and share God's love on this tender occasion. Come visit our card department today and discover what DaySpring has for you! Oh. .40 CAItpS "When You Wont to Share Your Heart and God's Love" Family Books 291 Main St. Exeter 235-0571 FINAL CLEARANCE All Winter Fashion merchandise reduced to... 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