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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1975-11-27, Page 16ri t. PAGE 4 3- GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, T yRSDAY, NOVEMBER 2i, 19, • Public Health Nurses Joanne Jasper and Myra Henry also make frequent visits to, schools in the area, one of which in - .Clinic in Clinton Dec. 1, 2, 3 eludes the Goderich Day Nursery in ` the former Elizabeth School. (staff photo) Glaucoma leading caue of blindness in Canada Glaucoma is a leading cause of .blindness in Canada, tated in a report from the Canadian Institute For The Blind. This eye disease was responsible for -10 percent of a1-1 cases of :blindness last year. It need not have been as glaucoma can be detected by a simple test and, in most cases, can be treated with medication or surgery. • In order to detect 'this disease, a glaucoma survey will be held at Clinton in the C.N.I.B. Ontario Mobile Eye Care Unit. The brief, painless test is available free of charge to • the people of this community. • 'Glaucoma is a 'serious eye condition in which ,the'• pressure of the eye is in- creased. It is caused 'by ab- normal pressure in the eye, which slowly damages the optic nerve, and -retina." - "In the early stages of glaucoma, there n-xay be few• or no symptoms but there are. warning signfs in that you may . note that: spectacles, even new ones, do not seem to help; you have increasing difficulty seeing in the dark; side -vision is diminished in one or both eyes." ".There is rarely ;pain in- volved and often the gradual loss of sight is not noted at the outset." "Victimsof glaucoma may eventually notice blurred eyesight, rings around lights and loss of- side vision. The initial loss cannot be regained but it is possible to prevent further damage, If glaucoma is neglected, vision is progressively reduced and the person becomes blind." "However, if detected early, chronic glaucoma can usually ` be effectively ' con-' trolled by the simple use of drops. In the later stages, surgical procedures are used to assist natural drainage within the eye." The survey— is a special Prevention of Blindness Program, sponsored—by the Huron County Health Unit, C.N.I.B., the section of Opthalm-olo.g.y, OMA and community groups. The glaucoma survey will be held at Clinton on December 1,2, and 3, 1975 in afternoon and evenings for residents of the central region of Huron County, on December 4 and 5, 1975 at Exeter for the southern part and at Wingham December 8 and 9, 1975 far the northern areas. Al "these clinics will be h- : at the Huron County ealth Unit offices. For fur er information, please .11 Huron County Healt, nit at 1-800-265-4485 in eoderich. or 482-3416 at C nton office. Donnyb„,,r (Pk- therne Windows • ,F' '' The' Donnybrook United sympathy, good works and Church Women met at the love, the ladies learned. home of Mrs, E. Robinson Payer was offered by Mrs: Tuesday evening, November Wes Jefferson-. Mrs. R. 11 with 11 members and one Hanna gave ,a poem. visitor present..... . "Washing•Windows". Mrs. Ray Hanna used. Mrs. R. Hanna closed the "Shining Windows" as the meeting with a "Thought for theme of the meeting. M;s°r the month." W. Jefferson read the Mrs. R. Hanna took over scripture. the business with reports Mrs. Ray Hanna and Mrs. from Mrs. S. Chamney. Mrs. Wes Jefferson gave the topic M. Johnston reported she had., on "Shining Windows" and a bale ready to be shipped said light is essential. north. Mrs. E. Robinson They said windows in •most reported most, card orders .houses are , getting bigger. had arrived. She also gave Without sunlight there would the report on the presbyterial be no life on earth. Growing at Holmesvilje. ' plants need sunlight, people Mrs. S. Thompson and Mrs. need sunlight. All creation J. Hildebrand were ap- needs warmth and light of the pointed as a nominating sun; so the light of Jesus committee.' Christ is necessary for the Mrs. 3MH.' Johnston assisted spiritual life of the soul. the hostess to serve a dainty Jesus said "I am the light of lunch. the world." The windows of the soul must be polished and,cleaned with u the shining cloth of BE A REGULAR BLOOD DONOR `' THE ASSESSMENT ACT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND TENANTS Due to the interruption of regular postal services, the Ministry of Revenue has extended the date for return of the assessment rolls from December 16, 1975 to January 21,1976 in all municipalities and localities across the province. Therefore, in accordance with the provisions'of The Assess- rnent• Act, assessment notices will be delivered to all assessed persons on January 6, 1976', f4'full days prior to the return of the. rolls. This extension affects the time period during w'lich owners and tenants may appeal their assessments. Therefore, the final date for commencing an appeal to the Assessment Review Court has also been extended from January 6•, 1976 tb February 11, 1976. Should the postal disruption continue into the month of January, the date for the return of assessment rolls may be further extended. A notice of any further extension will be published at a later date. NOTE: TOWNSHIP OF WICKSTEED— These alternate arrangements will not be in effect for the Township of Wicksteed in the District of Algoma. Assessment notices will be delivered to owners and tenanton the regular date, December 1, 1975 and the assess- ment roll will be returned on December 16, 1975. The final date on which owners and tenants may commence an appeal to the Assessment Review Court in the wnship of Wicksteed is January 6, 1976. Ministry of Arthur. Mean r- "Mrnister of Revenue Ontario Revenue T.% Russell Deputy Mrnister FHH1522B 4 • Queen ttl pa, WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GLASS ... TRIM ... . 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