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Times Advocate, 1995-10-11, Page 5c A P T U R E THOSE S P E 1 A T M E 5 • WITH INSTANT COLOUR COPIES Enlarge family or team photos to 8-1/2x11 or even 11 x 17 instantly with our outstanding results. Ideal for business presentation materials, even colour transparencies LIJ • I 4Q 424 Main St. Exeter 235-1331 ular place for consumers to use IDP where it is a "preferred" meth- od of payment for 24 per cent of those asked. For payment at drug stores, hardware stores and gas sta- tions, IDP is behind credit cards as a preferred payment method, but is gaining fast. It already exceeds the proport;'In of customers who prefer to pay with cheques. MPP Johns discusses Tong -term care reform TORONTO - As part of her new role as Parliamentary Assistant to the Honorable Jim Wilson Minister of Health, Helen Johns has taken the lead role on, long-term care re- form. As promised during the election campaign, the premier halted the development of multi -service agen- cies on July 12 of this year. "By halting MSA planning, we are undoing the damage imposed on long-term care services by the previous governmmnt," Harris said. "We will make sure Ontarians re- ceive the highest quality for best possible price." Minister of Health Jim Wilson said, "The government is commit- ted to fixing the problems with Bill 173." Over the past few weeks Helen Johns has met with key people in the long-term care system, discuss- ing their ideas on how hest to co- ordinate community based long- term care services. She will report to the Minister in the next few days. The discussions proceeded under these principles: • improved access, • highest quality of services at the best price; • • cutting duplication and red tape to put more money into front-line services; • consistent eligibility require- ments for people needing services; • provider accountability for how money is spent on services, and • consistent and equitaule funding for services. "I want to make sure that health dollars end up where they are need- ed most - in front -tine community services," Johns said. "We want to provide the best ac- cess to services." Times -Advocate, October 11, 1995 Page 5 Villa Accreditation The residents and staff of Exeter Villa announce they have been granted a three year Ac- creditation Award for their Nursing Home. The entire staff worked very hard to obtain this goal and are to be commended on their achievement. Pictured in the front row from left to right are: Irene Kenny, Dietary, Lela Bogart, Resident, Case Allen, President, Resident Council, Laura Muldar, Nurse Aide and M.J. Mac Dougall, Administrator (Director of Care). In the back row from left to right are: Linda Hawley, Assistant to Administrator, Barb Sto- rey, Food Service Supervisor, Nancy Tweddle, Activity Director, Eileen Ross, Assistant Di- rector of Care, Jane McComb, H.C.A., Wendy Somers, Housekeeping and Lorne Cack- stetter, Maintenance Supervisor. McGregor takes over as Acting Medical Officer GODERICH - Dr. James McGregor will be taking over the duties of Acting Medical Officer of Health for the Huron County Health Unit. Up until now, the Middlesex -London medical offi- cers of health have been providing acting medical officer of health coverage but were unable to keep it up because of an already full work schedule in their own health Hugh and Pat Patterson were the lucky winners of a trip for two to Las Vegas, courtesy of Ellison Travel in Exeter. The draw was held during the Travel Show at the Recreation Centre last weekend. h Back in Time... By Ross Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate • 10 YEARS AGO Greg Hartman, Colleen Glasgow and Rachel Mellecke received Moncur Scholarships at Friday's Commencement exercises at South Huron District High School. Chief Larry Hardy of the Exeter town police department has an- nounced the appointment of fourth class Constable William Chis- holm. He is from St. Thomas and was selected from two dozen ap- plicants. 25 YEARS AGO October 8, 1970 - As the result of a meeting with Grand Bend council Monday night, officials of Southcott Pines Parklands Limit- ed are expected to take steps shortly to alter a number of speed re- ducing bumps that had been constructed on roads in the subdivision. Robert Southcott of the company also representing the Ratepayers Association by proxy agreed with council that the four -inch con- crete bumps may have to be sloped. While many municipal councils have fought against school addi- tions in the past, Exeter council came up with a new twist this week. They decided to ask the Huron Board of Education to give "immedi- ate attention" to the need for an addition to Exeter Public School. Huron MP Bob McKinley has been named a deputy whip of the Progressive Conservatives. He will be in charge of maintaining at- tendance of party members in the Commons, particularly for votes. 40 YEARS AGO October 8, 1955 - Douglas Wein, Richard McFalls and Bill Pollen of James Street Sunday School and Donald Hendrick of Crediton at- tended the three-day conference of the Christian Young Councillors of the Ontario Boys' Work Board at Stratford this week. Spot checks for fire hazards in Exeter stores and houses will he made during Fire Prevention Week October 9 to 15. This year's South Huron plowing match will be held on the farm of Rochus Faber and Sons, near Kippen on Saturday. Six girls have enrolled in the new nursing course which started last week at South Huron Hospital under the direction of Miss Alice Claypole. 50 YEARS AGO October 12, 1945 -The two nights frolic sponsored by the Exeter Lions Club in the Exeter arena last week were well patronized by the public and the Lions will have a splendid surplus to add to their welfare fund. In support of the National Clothing Collection Drive, Leavitt's Theatre on Saturday will run a special children's matinee. Admis- sion is by presentation of a wrapped article of used clothing. 75 YEARS AGO October 11, 1920 - The clerks of Jones and May motored in three autos to Grand Bend for a wiener roast on the beach. Bread was dropped by one cent a loaf in Exeter. It now sells at 13 cents. It is believed the peak of high prices has been reached. Mr. William Hunter of Eden had a very successful barn raising on Thursday. The first stick of lumber was put in place at 9 o'clock in the morning and at 5 p.m. the raising was completed. 100 YEARS AGO October 10, 1895 - One day recently Mr. E. Shaddock of Bid- dulph township drew to Centralia 195 bushels of oats in one load. Who can beat this? Usborne township council will pay S. Cudmore $2 and James Frayne $2.66 for lambs killed by dogs, being two-thirds of value. The annual fall fair of the Biddulph Agricultural Society was held in Granton Tuesday. The weather was propitious and exhibits were ahead of any previous year, but the most important element was lacking, that of the crowd. Attendance was limited and the large number of prizes taken will cripple the society somewhat though we trust they can manage to come out on top. Providence favored the Kirkton fall fair with beautiful weather and as a consequence it eclipsed all fairs under the Blanshard Agri- cultural Society. Gate receipts amounted to $250. Direct payment rivals cheque use TORONTO - The use of direct payment has become so popular in Canada that it now rivals cheque - writing as a payment option. A recent survey reveals that 10 per cent of Canadians prefer to use direct payment for the things they buy. That compares with 12 per cent who use cheques and 16 per cent who use credit cards. Jim Kenney, vice president of business development and market- ing for the Interac Association said the survey cle irly reflects Canadi- ans' growing awareness and ac- ceptance of Interac Direct Pay- ment (IDP). He said the survey results show that people who use direct payment do so because it is convenient, safe, reliable and con- fidential. "Awareness and use of IDP has increased dramatically over the past two years," Kenney said. "The numbers are going up by leaps and bounds as more Canadi- ans discover how convenient and easy to use IDP is." Although awareness is growing, Kenney notes there are still some people who don't realize just how many locations offer the service. "It's being used at many grocery stores, hardware stores, gas stations, liq- uor stores, beer stores, specialty and convenience stores," Kenney said. Interac Direct Payment allows consumers to use their banking card to pay for purchases at thou- sands of retailers across Canada. 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