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Times -Advocate, October 27,1993
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qunteers recti i tzet
Palliative Care Volunteers who completed one year of service were among those recog-
nized on Thursday at an information session in Dashwood. From !eft are: Nancy Rader,
Dashwood; Donna Hoffman, Dashwood; Dianne Faubert, Crediton; Deanna Brock, Staffa;
Nancy Becker, Dashwood and Wendy O'Connor, Grand Bend.
Volunteer program heij
terminally ill enjoy Iie
By Catherine O'Brien
T -A staff
DASHWOOD - It's been one year now that. Huron
County has had a palliative care volunteer program
and last Thursday night the program organizers and
volunteers held_.an information session to highlight
its success to date- and recognize those who have
supported the non-profit program.
-"Essentially the palliative care program is about
:living," said program coordinator Janice Hayter Oke.
"Life is meant to be lived to the fullest right to the
d," she said.
Oke said the role of the program volunteers is dif-
ficult to describe.
"-Tsach situation is:umique-and the volunteers seem
zto adapt to whatever need arises."
:Basically palliative care volunteers allow the client
send.caregiver the highest quality of life possible
luday. Oke said.
.`she said many people are .reluctant to seek out
tbeirtservices.because they see that as having given
' "It takes a-grea_ t:deal f towage to size the
nee fbrhalp i w kept it," Me said.
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She said people with life threatening illness need
someone who is a good listener and who can be sup-
portive during the illness.
And until last year, such a service was lacking in
the county.
Oke, who has been involved with the VON for the
past eight years, said she was always concealed
about meeting the needs of the terminally ill and
their families.
'It always seemed the day they needed to talk was
the day I was already a hour behind -and we were
short staffed."
Oke said she realized that_quality time wasJacking •
in her care of the terminally ill.
So when she learned abut the -palliative .care -pro-
gram in Middlesex County, she looked intostarting
one in Huron County.
The fust group of volunteers were trained' by No-
vember 1992 and a second group finished -training
this past June.
And since last November, they have supported -20
families.
The volunteers in this area make visits in the:bome
and Exeter hospital as well as to the three nursing
homes in the area.
They also maintain contact with the family•for up
to a year after the client has passed away.
And although the program is based on volunteer
work, Oke said there are still costs, such as clerical
..duties and training programs that require funding.
Last year, Oke said, the Ontario government an-
nounced it was putting $4.8 million towards this On-
tario -wide program, but since then there have been
budget cuts so fundraising is still required.
"The government through recent financial cutback
have emphasized the need for programs such as muse
to continue with their own fundraising.endeavors."
She said that for the past year the program has been
supported by area service clubs, memorial donations
as well as company. and individual donations.
"Our success has been tied -to the caring of the
South Huron and Grand Bend communities," Oke
said.
Crediton Optimists to
host Hallowe'en party
CREDITON - The Crediton Opti-
mist club will be sponsoring a Hal-
lowe'en party for all youngsters in
the area on Saturday, October 30.
Club president Barry Southcou
reports that activities will get un •
derway at 7.30 p.m. at the Crediton
Community Hall with judging of
costumes and awarding of prizes a
half hour Mer.
To wind pp festivities the boys
and .girls will be provided with hot
dogs and hot chocolate.
W.I. Meets
The regular monthly meeting of
the Crediton Women's Institute was
held on Tuesday, October 19 at the
Crelltion Community Hall.
Cheryl McLeod and Isabelle
King were in charge of the pro-
gram. The motto was, "If you learn
to do it yourself, you won't have to
rely on others."
Plastic canvass embroidery was
taught by Cheryl McLeod. Each
lady startled to make a coaster
which will be finished at home.
They now have a start on a winter
craft.
President Marg McClure con-
ducted the business portion of the
meeting. The next meeting will be
held on Wednesday, November 17
at 8 p.m. at the Crediton hall.
Thames
THAMES ROAD - Quite a num-
ber of people from Thames Road
attended the Anniversary Service at
Eiimville on Sunday morning.
lyra6c Richardson of near Union-
dale was the guest speaker and was
in charge of the service. Rev. Jim
Allsop was at Hibbert United
Church, for an exchange of pulpits.
Mary Lou Dixon of near Ailsa
Craig sang ihrcc marvelous solos
accompanied by the pianist Marjo-
rie Johns. Dixon sang "Somebody
Bigger than You and I", "The Ho)y
City", and "1 Walk with His..eealtd
in Mine".
The Responsive Reading was tak-
en from the Green Service Book
"Our Help in Ages Past" selected
verses from Psalm 90. Everyone
gang the ch' n's hymn "The
Church is WhereWer" and Richard-
son told the children's story "P is
for People". She also read the
Scripture 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 and
Matthew 22:3446.
The tide of her sernton was "In
Partnership with God". After the
service there was a pot luck lunch
which brought the service to an
end.
Church news
Friday, October 29 the Messen-
ger Hallowe'en Party at 7:00 p.m. at
Thames Road Church. Bring sand-
wiches or cookies.
Sunday, October 31 the Thames
'Road Anniversary service is at 11
a.m. with Rev. Ed Laksmanis of
Crediton as the guest minister and
Cynthia Copeland of Woodham as
.-she guest soloist.
The community of nine area
United Churches is planning a spc
tial evening filled with music and
worship on November 7 at Thames
Road United Church, starting at
7:00 p.m. with orcheaua and sing
song. Service beginning at 7:30
p.m. Choir practice for a combined
choir will be held on October 31 at
7:30 D.M. M Thames Road
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Church Activities
Ray and Grace Morlock are in
charge of collecting used clothing
for charity. Items may be left at the
west entrance of Crediton United
Church or at the Morlock home on
King street north by November 7.
Sunday School students are col-
lecting Canadian Tire money and
this will be going to thee Huron
Christmas Bureau.
Choir practice this week is
Wednesday evening at 8 p.m.
Bloss Pepper is a patient in South
Huron Hospital in Exeter.
Graduate - Alec and Marlene
Turnbull wish to congratulate
their daughter, Jana Lynn, on
her success in completing a
B.A. in Music from the Univer-
sity of Western Ontario. She
is presently attending Wester-
velt College in Computer Pro-
gramming.
'Vary
Angels' Id
their ii1!t
meeting
By Joan Beierling
VARNA - The first Varna 4-H
meeting began October 12 with 14
members in attendance. The club's
name is the "Varna Angels" and the
ahrb:is "Home for the Holidays".
leaders were made and presi-
dent ds °ilriartina Aisenpreis, first
vice:is Matnina kuschle, secretary
.is:Kim-Taybrand press reporter is
Heather Beieding
'Some :discussion was made on
..envircamemtelly friendly ideas on
thowloieeycle giftwrap, cards -and
-tags. _Before meeting two each
-member is_ to:complete a craft card
or:gift tog.
Meeting ,jI- vtr $ 4d with ,r911
:call: Na ire ltdii ed„
''irolidayand why?
;:Discussion was made on different
:cultures, origins, customs and reci-
'pes.
Potato pancakes were made as
this is a Jewish tradition at Christ-
mas time. Apple pancakes were
also sampled. The members are to
try a recipe at home.
The covenanting service between
Huron Perth Presbytery, Miriam
Jones and the congregations of the
Varna Goshen Pastoral Charge was
held Sunday evening with a full
house.
Jean Bennett presided with
preacher, Rev. Don Robinson, John
Campbell as Chairman for Presby-
tery and respresentalive of Presby-
tery was Rev. William Jones.
Scripture readings were read by
Greg Keys, Heather Laurie and
Don Robinson.
After the convenanung action
was over there were greetings from
many different groups welcoming
Miriam Jones and her husband
jjary to the Varna -Goshen Pastoral
-Charge.
The Trends Youth Group meets
November 4 at the Brucelield
Church from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The Varna U.C.W. meet Thurs-
day, November 4 at 8 p.m. at the
church. Miriam Jones will be the
guest speaker and neighbouring
U.C.W. are invited.
Capsule Comments
with Ernie Miatello
Did you know that the soft drink industry got its
start in drug stores? Pharmacists used to make liq-
uid "tonics" which • soon became very popular be-
cause they tasted so good. The addition of carbo-
nation to make it fizzy boosted sales. In fact, it was
a pharmacist who invented Canada Dry Ginger Ale
back In 1907!
Speaking of the old days, back in the '30s, a dietitian in Toronto calcu-
lated the cost of an adequate, appetizing diet for a family of five to be
$7.65 per week.
Fresh fruits are good for us. Recently, a study found that these six fruits
had the highest percentages of the daily allowance of nutrients Listed
from the top fruit (with comparative quantities) papaya (1/2),. canta-
loupe (1/4), strawberries (1 cup), oranges (1), tangerines (2) and kiwi
(1).
Your brain weighs about 3 lb. but it uses 20-25% of your oxygen intake.
Most people tend to breathe shallowly. Getting in the habit of deeper
breathing ensures your brain's oxygen demand is satisfied.
It's important to build a rapport with your pharmacist as you would with
your doctor. We would like to be your pharmacist. Give our brand of
pharmacy a try!
- "Your Health Care Ptypy"
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SA?NTSBURY - St. Patrick's
A.C.W. October meeting was held
at the home of Hazel Davis with
eight members present last Tuesday
evening.
The scripture reading Ruth 1: 1-
19 was read and the meditation
"Trusting" was given by program
leader Hanel Davis. Prayer for Sun-
day schools was given by Cheryl
Carroll, prayers for sick members,
remembering Mabel Needham,
Mary Kooy and Eileen Carroll,
Prayer for our prime minister and
premiers of the provinces before an
election, Prayer "Help me Lord"
also 'Let this be your Guide' were
all led by Mary Davis, program
leader.
A Litany for Refugees as pan of
the Prayers of the people was of-
fered as we focus on World Refu-
gees through the story of Ruth. The
Lord's Prayer closed this part cif the
.meeting.
Proceeds from a very successful
dessert euchre and bake sale fund-
raiser have been sent to the Diocese
to Apportionment as voted.
Plans to attend the Perth Fall
Deanery to be held at Listowel,
Wednesday, October 27 were
made, leaving the Davis's at 5:15
p.m.
A social time followed and pro-
gram leaders were thanked.
The November meeting is to be
held at the home of Hazel Eaton,
Heather MacGillivray and Mary
Davis as program leaders.
Bags of groceries have been de-
livered to Daily Bread this week.
The need is so great please remem-
ber to bring your items to church.
St. Patrick's Holy Communion
Service was held at 11:00 a.m. Sun-
day. Rev.. Stephen :Emery for his
children's focus told the children
"Loving 'Yourself :as God Loves
You".
Sunday, Oeteiber 31 St. Patrick's
will celebrate Morning Prayer at
11:00 a.m.
Scripture readings to be Ruth 4:7-
17, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, 17-20,
Responsive Reading, Psalm 127.
The Holy Gospel Matthew 23:1-12.
Sunday School theme is "Building
the Family of God."
Several from St. Patrick's attend-
ed the afternoon of Country Music
at Centralia School House on Sun-
day, organized by Ross McFalls.
Mary Kooy has returned to her
home following a stay in South Hu-
ron Hospital.
Mabel Needham was transferred
to University Hospital where she
underwent heart surgery last Mon-
day. Her family reports her doing
as well as could be expected. Best
wishes to you both.
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