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Clinton News-Record, 1985-4-24, Page 12• T�wnand Country clients pay b6.4 By Stephanie Levesque Most homemaking costs are paid by the user says Huron County Town and Country Homemakers executive director Jean Young. "The people of Huron County are purchas- ing out of pocket a much greater proportion of their homemaking needs," Mrs. Young told the April 9 annual meeting of Town and Country Homemakers. Statistics presented by Mrs. Young show that 66.4 per cent of Town and Country's ex- penses are paid by the clients. The re- mainder of the expenses are paid for by donations, a grant from 1-luron County and the province. This compares to a city agen- cy where the majority of the expenses are paid through municipal tax dollars and United Way. "The city agency goes to United Way and request and receive funds. Town and Coun- try Homemakers does not have United Way and the responsibility rests entirely on the shoulders of the board to raise funds," said Mrs. Young. Board chairman Thea Trick of Clinton said the charitable agency has three man- dates, and they are to remain financially sound, to make available homemaking ser- vices to Huron County and to provide funds for those who are in need of homemaking, but cannot pay the total cost. "This board function has caused some controversy," said Mrs. Trick of the third mandate. "How much money should be available for how many clients who are not able to pay full rate? In January 1985, 27 to the 100 (or 27 per cent) of private clients were subsidized through fund-raising monies and a $33,000 grant for the support of the elderly," she said. Mrs. Trick said the contingency fund for those who cannot afford the .agency's full rate of $7.35 per hour is in place because the agency recognizes the need. "Our ability to subsidize any client's rate is directly related to the securing of funds," she said. Services for the agency increased by 29 per cent last year ever the 1983 'figures. There were 1,839 clients in 1983 and 2.486 clients last year. "The greatest problem the board of direc- tors and myself as executive director meet each year is raising money to replenish the contingency fund which enables us to pro- vide service to many seniors and families who would otherwise be unable to afford homemaking help," said Mrs. Young. In order to raise these funds, the agency will continue its annual amaryllis bulb cam- paign. Only 3 per cent of the agency's time is spent with contingency clients. Bob Shrier of Signal -Star Publishing of Goderich, was the guest speaker of the even- ing. Talking on human potential, Mr. Shrier said "life gives you time and space". "It's up to you to decide how to fill it," hr. said. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, i9 age11 er cent oexpenses Activities planned • By Mary Chessell VARNA - The Christian Education Com- mittee of Varna United Church has arrang- ed some interesting activities for Sunday School students this spring. On May 26 they will have a field 'trip to the Bannockburn Conservation Area in place of regular classes, leaving at 10 a.m. and ending with a cook -out at lunch time. On June 23 a guest speaker ( likely a veterinarian) will talk about baby animals. This will be an outdoor session. • Varna and Goshen Church givings to Mis- sion and Service, and World Development and Relief hit a record high for these con- gregations in 1984. At present Rev. Brown is preaching an interesting series of sermons or Sunday School on "What Our Church Stands For". Shirley and Eric Luther will conduct church ser- vices next Sunday while Miss Brown is tak- ing a course in Toronto. Mildred Me -Ash and Eric will play some organ -piano duets. Toe -tapping piano music by Elmer Trick greeted visitors to the Varna UCW dessert euchre party at the Stanley Complex on Wednesday afternoon. Daffodils and spring decals added a cheery note. There were 17 tables of cards in play. Ladies' high and low prizes were won by Margaret Thorndike and May McBride. Men's prizes were won by Elmer Townsend and Allen Armstrong. Willa Taylor had the most lone hands, eight. Door prize winners were Margaret Arm- strong, Margaret Elliott, Lulu Merrill, Ger- trude Taylor, Esther Rau, Mona Stephen- son, Velma Huff, Elmer Trick, Helen Taylor, Margaret Dowson, Helen Scott, Grace Forbes, Olive McKinley, Verna Glazier, Karen Hendrick, Ruby Bell, Pearl Hutchings, Ina Neeb, Allen Armstrong, Anne Feagan, Jean McEwen, Jean Smith, Hazel Watkins, Erma Crich, Retta Be* d, Bernice Reid, Evelyn Flynn, Alma Jewi , Vi Howse, Kim Taylor, Leona McBrid Madeleine Rathwell and Jean Hender • There was a large variety of delicious desserts, and a good display of baking for sale. Debbie Rathwell and Mildred McAsh planned the event, and were assisted at the tables by Joan McAsh," Joyce Atchison, Shirley Taylor and Elaine Stephenson. Klompen Feest plans well underway CLINTON - The Klompen Feest Queen ( Contest and Dance held last Friday night in Seaforth was a huge success. Many students from Central Huron Secondary School at- . tended. The 1985 Klompen Feest Queen is Jeanette Raidt and runner up was Heather Stinson. A special thanks to Mary.Divok for another successful contest and to the spon- sors of all the girls involved. KLM tickets being sold by CHSS students are moving slowly but it is hoped that after next week most tickets will be sold. Remember that tickets are $2 each or three for $5 and the more tickets sold the more profit available to Klompen Feest who can in turn donate to the community. . This year there will -be a few "fun" con- tests at the May 17 and 18 Klompen Feest. Some of these contests are: the oldest per- son in attendance, the person travelling from the furtherest distance from Clinton, a . puzzle contest for children 10 year and under (see the next Focus issue), and a poster contest. Ann Klomps and Nancy Greidanus are looking after the latter two contests and have confirmed that most schools will be entering the poster contest. There will be money prizes for the poster contest and a T-shirt for each member of the family for the 'winner of the puzzle contest. The kite flying contest will still be part of Klompen Feest as will the bike decorating in the parade. f Bed and Breakfast provided by local residents is being encouraged this year. Look for the ad in the local paper or call Cor- rie Haak. This will help the local community become more actively -involved. Also, space for trailers is required. If you can provide either,•let Corrie know. The Katimavik group has again agreed to assist in the 1985 event. Other groups are asked to help or have already offered their assistance. Just contact Bob Campbell in Clinton if you wish to help in -anyway. The Parade and Concessions plans are well underway. Contact Dr. Ken Wood in Clinton if you wish to enter the parade — family floats are encouraged to enter the parade. Call Jack Roorda in Clinton if you. wish to apply for a concession booth. The next Klompen Feest News Bulletin with more on the dance, dinner, caliope, entertainment, etc. will follow the Tuesday, April 30 meeting at 8:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. New members, volunteers, and/or ideas are welcome. Please come. Junior Gardeners discuss plants CLINTON - On April 15- the Junior Gardeners held their second meeting of\ the year. ' To start it off we did the Junior roll call and it was answered by saying a sign of spr- ing. People present were Douglas Maguire, Fiona BenrOtt, Valerie Van Riesen, Heather Arthur, Mallisa Vandame, Lori Powell, Col- leen Gower, Andrew Walker and we had two new joiners and their names are Paula Glew and Sheila Cook. Our leaders were :Mrs. Maguire and Mrs. Tait and helper Patti • Maguire. Then we did the minutes of the last meeting. After that we had the Treasurer's BACK BY POPULAR DEMANDS: CLINTON THIRD Ladies' Day Out report and we have $75.00 from the Senior Gardeners. We owed the bank $4.54 and they closed out account because we hadn't paid it so we had to open up a new account. We opened up a new account today and we have $75.00 in the bank and we owe $6.23 and $5.88 in bills. Then we talked about how our plants are growing which we planted last ' meeting. After that we planted Terrariums. Then we went home. - By • Lori Powell Children's F 'Inc new executive to the Huron County Town and Country Homemakers was recently nam- ed. In the photo, from left to right; front row - Lauretta Seigner of Exeter, Thea Trick of Clinton, Jane LeVan of Wingham; middle row - Margaret Sharp of Seaforth, Betty McGregor of Kippen, Ruth Linton of Clinton, Marie Bolton of Dublin and Lois Hodgert of Seaforth; back row - Bruce McDonald of Mildmay, Bev Brown of Wingham and Brian McBurney of Turnberry Township. Seaforth lady given membership By Stephanie Levesque A Seaforth woman has been given an honorary life time membership in Town and Country Homemakers. Betty Cardno, had the award conferred on her at the agency's annual meeting in Varna on April 9. However, Cardno was absent due to a previous committment. Cardno is now taking a less active role in Town and Country Homemakers, but she was there in the beginning. In fact, she and the agency's current executi a director; Jean Young of RR 3, Teeswate ormed a steerinc enmmitt'' hark in 1976: I as this steering committee which led t the. agency's formation. As an aside, the first meeting of the steer- ing committee was held in the Cardno home in Seaforth. The Seaforth woman was named Town and Country's first chairman when it started in 1978. She served in that capacity for three years. Cardno is now the director of Huron County homecare. A graduate of Stratford General hospital's nursing program with an RN degree. Card - no also received a diploma in public health nursing from the University of Toronto. She was married to the late Nelson Card - no who died in 1965 while serving as Reeve of Seaforth: Betty was appointed to council to fill the vacancy left by her husband's death- From 1975 to 1978, she• served as Seaforth'sfirst female mayor. Recently, she served as a provincial home care advisor for the Ontario government in Toronto. Betty Cardno Current Town and Country Homemakers' president Thea Trick of Clinton said Cardno is still willing to sell tickets and amaryllis bulbs. A scroll has been prepared and will be presented to Cardno later. estival a highlight at Middleton church MIDDLETON - In a few short, days, it seems, we've passed from winter -like days to summer - like days almost miraculously. Farmers are at fever pitch with many spr- •'ing jobs all at once. Children, teachers, and parents were reminded at St. James Middleton Church on Sunday of the June 1 Children's Festival 1985 to be held at St: Paul's Cathedral, Lon- don. This is planned for all Huron children. The Children's Festival is a fun day 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. All children of the area five years and older are invited to come to St. James Sun- . day School when during the month of May banners and head bands will be made in preparation for the great day. It is hoped that arrangements can be made for a bus to transport everyone to Lon- don for the occasion. On Sunday a postcard was read from Blanche and Ed Deeves who are holidaying with relatives in Nova Scotia. Lois and Ed Wise have returned from a wonderful three week holiday in Portugal. Chris Wise, Wayne Tideswell; Dan GARDEN CENTRE SPECIAL HYBRID TEA OR CLIME GARDEN BEAUTY Merner and Shelley Middleton along with a large contingent of local friends returned. from the Jack Tarr Village, Grand Bahama Island on Sunday where they all had a super holiday'. Ben and Ann Nyman and family have recently moved from the 9th concession Goderich Township to Stanley Township near Hully Gully. Best wishes are extended to them; our friends and neighbours, for.con- tinued success health and happiness in their new location. 44, SEE THE APRIL 30 ISSUE OF FOCUS NEWSMAGAZINE FOR MORE DETAILS. IT'S FREE AND SO IS THE COFFEE: DOUGHNUTS TUESDAY, MAY 7th at 10 AM at the CLINTON TOWN HALL Albert St., Clinton DEMONSTRATIONS ROSE BUSHES • EACH `1PFCIA1 PRIMti INF FFFCT I;Noi LI OS,NG SAT APRIL zehrs fine rnarkcts . of fine foods GARDEN CENTRE SPECIAL ! ASSORTED NOT AVAILABLE. IN ALL STORES EVERGREENS .9 1.)Combination Microwave and Convection Cooking, courtesy of Sharp and Groves T.V. and Appliance. 2.) Cosmetic demonstration courtesy of Karen Aesthetics 3.) Video Presentation courtesy of the Clinton News -Record. 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