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Clinton News-Record, 1983-10-05, Page 2PI E 2 —CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1983 "Those who can't do everything for themselves are still best off at hone whenever possible. More and more homemakers are making it possible," says Honourable Monique Begin, Minister of National Health and Welfare. The Town and Country Homemakers of Huron County agree with this statement. They also know there is a lot of strong public support and appreciation for their work because of the success of their first major fund-raising campaign in 1982. This October Pat and Murray Gaunt, Honorary Chairmen, are again spearheading the campaign to approach the public to ask for help in support of homemaking. The proceeds will go towards the contingency fund which is money used to provide care for persons in need of homemaking but who cannot pay the entire hourly cost. No one gets homemaking free. Brochures will be mailed out in early Oc- tober. The dollars which the Homemakers Agency receives stays in Huron County, for hiring Huron County residents to pro- vide care for Huron County people. "Last year donations arrived until Christmas," Jean Young, Executive Director, remarked. "The average amount of an individual donation was $25 - a figure beyond our expectations. We are e S rs serve very pleased and gratified for this response by the people in Huron County." The Homemaking Agency is in its sixth year of operation, a thriving vestige of a government start-up grant six years ago. This past summer, Jean Young, was in- vited to conduct a workshop at the Cana- dian Council on Homemakers Services Conference and Annual Meeting in Mon- treal and was extremely well received. The President of the Canadian Council re- quested that the material on rural agen- cies presented by Mrs. Young be allowed to remain on record in their libraries to help other rural areas in developing their agency. There were homemakers in Huron Coun- ty long before the conception of Town and Country Homemakers. The agency was needed to provide organized supervised help so that homemaker service could be made available during the day, the night and weekends. Also, the homemaker en- joys the security of a supervisor, liability insurance, mileage fee and workmen's compensation. Increasingly today the homemaker sup- ports the role which neighbors, relatives, church groups and friends used to fulfill alone. Lifestyles and attitudes have chang- ed. Family and friends may rally around for a short period but for prolonged t se periods, it is often not possible. It is reassuring for the family to know that Grandma is at home with reliable help whenever she needs it. Grandma's con- tented at home and we are not completely on our own in coping with the situation" is a comment frequently expressed by the family members. How can you get homemaking service? Think of the Agency as a non-profit business. If you have need of a homemaker, you can call the Wingham of- fice. Your questions or needs can be dealt with on a one to one basis. It is a direct transaction between you and the Agency. During 1982, 75 to 80 percent of the ser- vices sold were purchased by private clients. This seems to indicate that the homemakers are responding to the ex- isting needs in the community. Visiting homemakers do tasks associated with tak- ing care of people so that they can live in- dependently in the comfort of their own home. They help everyone from the newborn to the very old by supplying prac- tical, emotional and educational help to meet specific needs and to encourage the maximum possible independence. A trained homemaker is qualified to bathe. to prepare meats. do light housekeeping, assist in shopping, keeping appointments, physical exercises or s nee therapy under the supervision of a profes- sional. In combination with all this, she is a companion who can chat, bring news, and have a cup of tea while offering the moral support one often needs in dealing with life's problems and worries. "We have a slide presentation which shows the homemaker on the job in the home and the versatility of the individual circumstances a homemaker must res- pond to," said Thea Trick off the Board of Directors Public Relations committee. "We would be delighted to present this slide presentation to groups, clubs, organizations who want to get a well - depicted idea of the role off a homemaker in the community." Homemakers need to be thanked and congratulated. It takes skill, time and ex- perience to do, say, and think the right things in a client's home. The homemakers, staff, and board members are working conscientiously to have homemaking a realistic and pleasant alternative to institutionalization. They ask for your support and your donation in this 1983 fall mail campaign. Submitted by Board of Directors Public Relations Committee — cofitact person - Thea Trick 482-3195 Clinton. Clinton merchants overlooking tourist trade.. • from page 1 of hiring a promotional manager, however no decision will be made until 1984. Mr. Whipp said that the Petrolia BIA decided to hire a promotional manager after members realized that volunteer labor was only being provided by a few members and the workload was too heavy. "Many BIAs have not succeeded because they depend too much op volunteer labor," Mr. Whipp noted. Mr. Whipp works as a part-time promotional man for the Petrolia BIA for $3,000 a year. He plans and co-ordinates various activities and promotions for the downtown merchants' association. He works as a liaison between the BIA, council and the media. Clinton BIA Chairman Clarence Clinton looks at study Clinton Council has asked the Goderich engineering firm of B.M. Ross and Associates to set a price for them to carry out a study of upgrading necessary at the Clinton sewage treatment plant. The Clinton plant, which underwent major upgrading 10 years ago, is running at near -capacity levels. Council blamed changes in government guidelines as the main reason why the plant no longer meets the original population capacity of 5,000 it was built to accommodate. Until the sewage plant is updated, work on the proposal sanitary sewer system in Clinton's undeveloped industrial park cannot be completed. To Joshua Baker Clinton Jennifer Lynn Buffinga clintan David Hayward Ralston, Alto. Beverley Walker R.R. 2 WIngham Daniel Taylor Clinton Charles Taylor cllinton Collie Smith vanastra Kristina Dalgliesh Clinton On Oct. 6 Oct. 6 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 11 #A PLACE FOR KIDS %144 Henry and the Big Wind PART ONE One day Henry the mouse was playing in the field near his burrow with his new home-made car, when a big wind blew up. It got so big that Henry's hat blew off. It tugged at Henry's new car and whispered, "Henry, would you like to go for a ride?" "Sure!" said Henry, and the wind lifted him up into the air. Henry swirled and twirled, higher and higher until his car was just a tiny speck below. "Hi mouse," said a big crow. "Hi bird," said Henry, and soon he was as high as the clouds. "Well mouse, this is where you get off," said the wind, and plunked Henry down ever so softly, on the edge of a big fluffy cloud. Henry could see that it was no ordinary cloud. There was a stream, and a bridge and a log cabin on the other side. When Henry opened the door, he saw the oldest man he'd ever seen, with the longest white beard he'd ever seen, rocking back and forth in a rock- ing chair. "Do come in mouse, and keep me company." So Henry did. Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 of "Henry and the Big Wind" Distributed by Canada Wide Feature Service Limited 1993 Lesley Fairfield From stories my father told me \c),‘ MOUSE! 1 Denomme pointed out the the promotional manager has a difficult, time consuming job and the local BIA will definitely study the possibilites of hiring someone to fill the position in 1984. Christmas plans Clinton merchant Alf Mathers is currently the promotion chairman for the BIA. He noted that it's time for merchants to prepare for Christmas. Posters and lapel pins promoting Christmas shopping in Clinton will be prepared. As well the BIA will be hosting a skating party for children and the arena. Last year this event was attended my more than 300 youngsters. Klompen Feest promotion Merchant Bob Campbell enthused that one special event that the BIA could easily promote and benefit from is the Klompen Feest celebrations, held each May. Filter Queen "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482-7103 IT'S TIME TO TALK BUSINESS! Visit us in Clinton, Ontario EVERY MONDAY Representative: BOB McCLINCHEY we're the federal Business Development Bank, and we can be one of your most important resource centres. We can lend you money, or provide loan guarantees and finance an increase in your business equity. And more! We offer a brain bank of experienced people, too. Come talk business with us, about financing, counselling, management training and government assistance programs. One phone call can bring it all to you. For an advance appointment calf 271-5650 (collect) or write: 1036 Ontario Street Stratford, Ontario Federal Business Banque federal° Development Bank de developpement Your future is our guarantee Canada "I feel we are really onto something with Klompen Feest that we can't take a back seat to anyone around here. It's the biggest promotion we run in town and it brings at least 10,000 people to Clinton," he stressed. Mr. Campbell noted that plans for Klompen Feest '84, the fourth annual celebration, are well underway. The Feest committee is made up of willing people, he noted, but more people are needed to help. He pointed out that less than a dozen business people are actively involved in the Feest plans. "Klompen Feest could be the biggest week in town," Mr. Campbell added. "The people who come here are happy, they're in a festive mood and they want to spend money. They want to go back to their homes and remember Clinton as a friendly town." Mr. Campbell earned Chairman Denomme's support on this promotional event and a round of applause from those in attendance. elcom t , the ne of figure Sliatlr":g Your eight-year-old wants to join a figure skating club. You've read a lot about the fitness benefits of skating and certainly your friend's children have a good time skating. But when you talk to a neighbor, you get worried. "Don't do it," she warns knowingly. "Do you realize how much it costs to keep my nine-year-old in figure skating? New out- fits each year, new blades, boots, ice time. And this year she wants private lessons. It never stops." Wait a minute you say, I can't afford this. Well, wait a minute is right. The bad news, is that skating USED to be expensive. The good news is that now anyone can skate. The Canadian Figure Skating Associa- tion has introduced two new programs, CANSKATE and CANFIGURESKATE, which will' revolutionize figure skating in Canada. Prior to these programs, youngsters started skating lessons, pro- gressed slowly, then when most found out they're not a Tracey Wainman or a Brian Orser, they quit. Money down the drain. Fitness and social benefits lost. However, CANSKATE and CANFIGURESKATE work on a totally different principle. These new "group lesson" programs make skating more enjoyable and less expen- sive. Youngsters first join a CANSKATE program at their local club or recreation centre. It's relatively inexpensive, doesn't demand hours and hours of practice a day, and it's lots of fun. Skaters are encouraged to participate at their own interest and skill level. Competitiveness is not em- phasized. Badges are earned when skaters are able to perform skating skills to a desired performance level. Skaters are assessed on a day-to-day basis by the coaches, rather than by strange judges on in- timidating test days. Popular music, warm-up exercises, games and group in- struction all contribute to a learning en- vironment that is relaxed and enjoyable. CANSKATE is the starting point for all would-be skaters. From here they can progress to many other areas such as the CP SA test stream, precision skating, or the CAN- FIGURESKATE program. The CAN- FIGURESKATE program teaches all elements of basic figure skating including figures, stroking, free skating, dancing, and precision skating. Skaters learn in a less -demanding environment, and again, time and financial demands are at a minimum. CANSKATE and CANFIGURESKATE really complete the Canadian Figure Skating Association's total approach to skating. All potential skaters are accom- modated, from the toddler who wants to learn to stand on skates, to the more serious figure skater, through the power skater, university -age precision skater, adult classes and of course, the elite com- petitive skater. These programs appeal to all ages and all income groups. So don't worry Mom: Enrolling your eight-year-old won't break the bank, in fact, you might even want to join yourself. For more information about the new CANSKATE and CANFIGURESKATE programs, contact your local CFSA member club: Clinton Figure Skating Club, President Carol Fox, phone 482-9760. Downtown Seaforth may get a heritage facelift SEAFORTH - Downtown Seaforth is a place to live and a place to wander around and enjoy, as well as a place to shop. Goderich architect Nick Hill says the heritage district study his firm is working on will look at all of this. Seaforth council has hired Hill and Borgal, Architects and Planners, to develop the study following negotiation of a release from an agreement from another architect. The study was to have been done in 1982. The Goderich firm will be paid $8,000, an amount already in the town's budget. Research into building stock, its owner- ship, land use, services for residents and pedestrians should be finished by the end of October. Seaforth's newly revised official plan, prepared by Roman Dzus "is so ex- cellent it has lots of my data it" and is a big help, Mr. Hill says. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY OPTOMETRY R.W. 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