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The Huron Expositor, 1990-05-02, Page 5Dental health care for all C BY SUSAN OXFORD Ontario school children from lower in- come families are entitled to dental care under a program sponsored by the Ministry of Health. The sign-up program is available to preschoolers and up to grade eight students. Georgia Ball, Dental Hygienist for Huron County Unit, performs a brief visual in- spection on every school child in the coun- ty. She has been doing this for the past six years and last week was at Seaforth Public School to see kindergarten children. A follow-up inspection is conducted on each child every second year. The kindergarten inspection begins with Mrs. Ball asking the child if they've been to a dentist before. Then she performs a brief inspection to look for any defects, tooth decay (cavities), and misalignment of teeth. Mrs. Ball also looks to see if the child is practising good oral hygiene habits like brushing and flossing. The inspection is not a dental examina- tion and if Mrs. Balls feels the child should see a dentist soon she recommends that to the parent. A report is sent home with each child stating the results of the inspec- tion, tips on dental care and a list of good dental snacks. In the children were not visitingnoticed the dentist as a recommended follow-up to the inspection due to the family's financial hardship. In September 1988 the Ontario Ministry of Health began a program to assist those families. The funds are administered by each community's public health unit. The program is available to children not covered by a dental insurance plan, who is not on a provincial social assistance pro- gram and for whom the costs of dental services would cause a financial hardship to the family. Last year $20,000 was spent by the government on the sign-up program. Along with the inspections and informing parents of the program, Mrs. Ball gathers statistics for the goverment. She said that over the years she has noticed tooth decay to be on the decline, but gum disease is on the increase. "Children are seeing the dentist more often and the dentists are performing preventative dentistry," Mrs. Ball said. 'Tooth decay is becoming more rare. Peo- ple are thinking it will never happen to them because the dentist :.s coated the top surfaces of their teeth with dental. acrylic. So, the people slacken on basic DENTAL INSPECTION TIME - Georgia Ball has been performing dental inspections things like brushing and flossing. This lack on school children for six years. Over the years she's seen an increase in gum of or. hygiene leak; • to gum disease." disease. Oxford photo. THE MORON BXPOSITOlt, MAY Z 1940 — 5 I l ren Seaforth Community Hospital SUPER SPRING LAWN SALE INTRODUCING •Aluminum *Vinyl Skiing & Trim Soffit & Fascia •New Doors •New Windows •New Replacement Windows DOWN TO EARTH PRICES MAY LONG WEEKEND T May 19 & 20 Breakfast May 19 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For Information, Cali 527-1650, Ext. 141 A Seaforth Community Hospital Building Fund Project FULL WARRANTY -2 to 3 Weeks Delivery Your Satisfaction is our First Concern FREE * FREE * FREE Estimates Warranty Counselling Call: W.J. HOLLAND 522-0717 FARM TOY AUCTION CONSIGNMENT SALE Saturday, May 5 Ltd. 270120 •Cars, Trucks, Farm, Construction Toys 'Advance Consignments Preferred 05 A.M. -11 A.M. Consignments *Info - Marlen 527-0120 .11 A.M. - Viewing '1 P.M. Auction *Auctioneer - Richard Lobb ADDED ATTRACTION Consignment Auction of Lawn, ATV and Leisure Equipment 11 a.m.-12 noon - Receiving consignments to 9 a.m., Saturday, May 5 --0----+VINCENT LAWN & GARDEN SALE -- SALES STAFF ON HAt4D BEST = New Blow OW Sale (75 Units) DEAL - Comparable Deals Will Be Beatl SALE - Come prepared to deal CADET - ROPER - LAWNBOV - HOMELITE - CASE OH - KAWASAKI - SEA 000 Landscape Speclallst On Hand Nursery Stock For Sale ®IUARIS EDWARD SALVE Edward Salverda of R.R. Londesboro died at the Seaforth Community Hospital on Tuesday, April 24. He was 96. Born in Tzum, The Netherland, Mr. Salverda was the son of the late Michael Salverda and the former Klaasje Abma, and wasthe husband of the late Betty Salverda. He is survived by duaghters Helen and husband Gordon Schikker of Chatham and Klaasie and husband Cor Lageraak of Holland; sons Michael and wife Johanna of Clinton, Peter and wife Gay of Londesboro, and Edward and wife Ida of Londesboro; :,eng with 14 grand- children, 45 great-grandchildren and 1 great -great-grandchild. Mr. Salverda is also survived by a sister Minke (Mrs. Kest Rozenberg) of Holland. He was predeceased by a great- grandson, three sisters and two brothers. Friends were received at the Beattie - Falconer Funeral Home "Ball Chapel", Clinton, on Thurday, April 26 with services taking place at the funeral home on Fri- day, April 27, Reverend Carl Schouls of- ficiating. Pallbearers were Bruce Bergsma, Adrian Salverda, Eddie Salverda, Eddie M. Salverda, Eddie P. Salverda, John Salver - da and Neil Salverda. Interment Burns Cemetery, Hallett Township. Memorial donations to the Seaforth Com- munity Hospital would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. (Funeral ar- rangements by Ball and Falconer "Box Funeral Chapel", Seaforth.) NORMAN TALFORD MCDOUGALL Norman Telford McDougall of Clinton, and formerly of Hullett Township, died on Saturday, April 28 at the Clinton Public Hospital. He was 77. The husband of Margaret (Keith) McDougall, he is survived by his children Marie and husband Alan Caldwell of Londesboro, Lorna and husband William Vincent of Auburn, and Ken McDougall and wife Heather of Clinton. Also surviv- ing are six grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Eunice Neal of Whitby. Mr. McDougall was predeceased by three sisters and three brothers. Friends were received at the Beattie - Falconer Funeral Home 'Ball Chapel', Clin- ton, on Monday with funeral services held on Tuesday afternoon at the chapel. Inter went Hope Chapel cemetery, Huliet Township. Memorial donations to the Huron -Perth Lung Association would be appreciated. Tuesday, May 1 at the Whitney-Ribey - Funeral Home, Seaforth. Interment t McKillop Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were Don Muegge, Leonard Muegge, Richard Muegge, Tony McCreath, Charles Wills and Jason Beuttenmiller. AGNES MACLEAN • Agrees MacLean, of Water. Street. Egmtindville, died at the Seaforth Com- munity Hospital on Wednesday, April 25. She was 66. The daughter of the late James O'Sullivan and the former Theresa Gallagher, Mrs. MacLean was born at St. Columban on September 12, 1923. She is survived by her husband, Donald MacLean. Also surviving are seven sisters, Mrs. Lillian Johnston, Mrs. Florence Glazier, Mrs. Mary Burnett and Mrs. Margaret Whitton, all of London; Miss Ur- sula O'Sullivan of Seaforth, Mrs. Ella O'Hearn of St. Marys and Sister Delores O'Sullivan of Edmonton; and a brother, Patrick of Fort Erie, Mrs. MacLean was predeceased by two sisters, Monica and Irene, and three brothers, James, Ed and Leo. Family and friends were received at the Whitney-Ribey Funer: Home, Seaforth, on Thursday and Friday, April 26 and 27, with Parish Prayers held on Thursday evening. Mass of the Christian Burial was held at St. James Roman Catholic Church on Fri- day morning. Pallbearers were Pearson Chesney, Glen Chesney, Harry Cook, Dan- ny McGrath, Al Nicholson, Bob McKellar, Ed Baillie and Bill McLaughlin. Interment Maitlandbank Cemetery. ANNA LYDIA HOEGY Mrs. Anna Lydia Hoegy, formerly of Seaforth, died on Sunday April 29 at the Mitchell Nursing Home. She was 90. Born in McKillop Township, she was the daughter of the late Charles Regele and the former Caroline Eggert. She was predeceased by her husband William J. Hoegy. Surviving are a daughter, Marie Muegge, of Seaforth; a son Louis and wife Helen of Cambridge, and 13 grandchildren, 36 great- grandchildren and one great -great- grandchild. She is also survived by brothers Clarence of Seaforth and Harry of R.R. 1 Dublin and a sister, Adeline Stoskopf of Stratford. Mrs. Hoegy was predeceased by a son- in-law, Gordon Muegge; brothers George and Edward; sisters Carrie, Ida and Elmina, and two grandchildren. A private funeral service was held on As expressions of sympathy, donations may be' ihade tb'the CNIB or the Arthritis Society. • STRIP LOIN STEAK STORE SLICED - DEVON 0 5.99 OLOGNA EDI BEEF dimmian WILSON - Randy and Sandra (nee Finlayson) are very happy to announce the birth of sons Nathan Alexander and Cody Alan, weighing 4 lbs. 1 oz. and 4 lbs. 7 ozs., on April 21 at Clinton Public Hospital. New brothers for Randi Lynn. Proud grandparents are Laird and Ruby Finlayson, Kippen, and Stuart and Joyce Wilson, Brucefield. LOUGHNANE - Kevin and Marlene are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their first child Tyler Kevin, weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs., born on April 25 at Clinton Public Hospital. Proud grandparents are Norm and Clara !Owners, R.R. 4 Seaforth, and Helen Loughnane, Seaforth. LAVERTY - Anne and Bill Laverty of Seaforth are proud to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Andrea Michelle, weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. at Mississauga Hospital, April 5 1990. A second daughter for Shirley and Jim of Mississuaga, and a baby sister for Melissa. GROUND L8. 9 Tem°rol�C Se1ecfl®r Ol SALA�''I S SII' OKELOl PO !r- K CHOPS 01.39 DELI SLICED -FESTIVE STYLE BLACK FOREST HAM .3 .69 fnlEltaot Vll LB. 3.99 Trim &iFroshness SPECIALS McLaughlin Chev-aids Ltd. 13 Main St. Seaforth 527-1140 •Service • Selection • Savings • Satisfaction • Leasing •Complete BODY SHOP Service • Tour company from page 1 sleeves and are working to find other travel arrangements for clients. One cou- ple was set to fly out on a trip to the Caribbean won through a Seaforth B.I.A. draw, and found out two days before their Sunday departure that it was a no go. "We were the bearers of the bad news," Mrs. Johnston grimaces, but adds that clients "..were all very, very understan- ding." She also notes that no honeymoons had been booked through the Seaforth office, but that offices in Stratford, New Hamburg and Clinton "..definitely had honey- mooners." The Ontario Travel Industry Compensa- tion Fund, established in 1975 to safeguard travellers as best as possible against an occurrence such as the Thomson/Odyssey collapse, can compensate customers up to $3,500 for alternate arrangement costs and airlift' fees. The process is a slow one, however. "We're going to send off their claims to the compensation fund," Mrs. Johnston reports. "Until everybody gets their money back, it will be probably be a year." Also, the fund contatns a finite amount of money, arid has already been taxed by the collapse of Nirvana holidays days h',fore the March break. "We heard rumours about this, but we didr 't know anything definite," Mrs. Johnston remarks, up to her neck in paperwork. Although a blow to the industry - and to the travellers with cash and hopes tied up in the vacations - the demise of a major tour company does not come as a complete surprise to anyone in the business. "It's a cut-throat industry," notes Mrs. Johnston. "Everyone's trying to make money, but still keep everything economical for the traveller." RRSP's are not all the same Why save for retirement with an or- dinary RRSP. This year combine complete convenience with a flexi- ble RRSP that offers: •several savings choices *Mutual Fund options available •no administration costs •competitive rates •creditor protection if a family member is designated as beneficiary •instant Tax Receipt CALL TODAY Tony G. 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