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ee | | 18 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, October 11, 1989 Meeting October 17, 10 P.M. APSW program discussion at committee Developmentally ~~ handi- capped adults, concerned over the possible cuts to the Adult Protective Service Worker Pro- gram, will finally get to voice their opinions. The program, which is funded by the province but adminis- tered by the region, will face the axe if regional politicians can- not persuade the province to continue fundingitin full. EEA aN x 2 SN i in A recommendation by the re- gion's health and social services committee to discontinue the service was to be voted on last Wednesday, but the committee chairman, Diane Hamre, asked council to send the item back to the committee level so more dis- cussion could be had. Mrs. Hamre invited a lar delegation of developmentally The North Durham Branches of the Canadian Cancer Soclety held their annual meet- handicapped adults at the coun- cil meeting, to come to the com- mittee meeting and voice their concerns. She also urged them to tell their MPPs about the meeting. The Adult Protective Service Worker Program will be dis- cussed on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 10 p.m. The meeting will take lace at 44 Bond St. on the ourth floor. Ing in Port Perry last week. Helen Herrema (right) of the Scott Branch presented trophy to Beaverton/Thorah campaing chairman Marg Ridgeway for a 61 per cent Increase (over five years) In campaign totals. Members of the Scugog Branch of the Cancer Soclety say there Is an urgent need for more volunteers to work in all capacities. If you have some time and would like to join this organization, contact Isabel Wilson at 985-7674. Meanwhile, the Scu- gog Branch will be holding Its Big Band Bash on November 3 at the Islander on Scugog Is- land. Tickets are just $10, and are avallable at Irwin Smith Music and Emmerson Insurance, or any member of the Cancer Society. 7 N\ The ministry of community and social services informed Durham's health and social ser- vices committee that the prov- ince would be cutting back its funding to the program by 4 per cent--a move that would put the program at a $46,000 deficit in 1989. When the program started in Durham 11 years ago, the re- gion said it would administer it only if the province funded it 100 per cent. The program helps develop- mentally handicapped adults remainin their own homes. Currently, the program serves 156 adults, but another 56 are on a waiting list and nine are waiting for assessment. Teen volunteers find rewards in hospital work by Rob Streich Community Memorial Hospital is looking for student volunteers to participate in re- warding work at the growing facility. Called "Candy Striper" for the colourful apron and cap, the hospital will accept high school students 13 or older who exhib- it maturity, a desire to help and courtesy to patients and staff. Two hours each week is all the time required to become a volunteer. Students can come in during the day, evening or weekends. Students who have assist- ed in the past have enjoyed the contact with the patients and have received a great deal of satisfaction from being able to help others. While volunteers are only asked to do what they feel com- fortable with, their duties may include; assisting with chil- dren in the pediatrics depart- ment, feeding or delivering food to patients, escorting pa- tients, taking messages, mak- ingbeds. Mrs. Ann Tielemans, Teen Coordinator, explained that she was hoping for 20 more stu- dents this fall. The earliest to join will have the best selection of shifts. Mrs. Tielemans can be con- tacted at 985-2698 for more in- formation or for application forms. DESIGN PROSTHETIC APPLIANCE COMPANY | Maker of Custom Artificial Limbs Gary Cockerell, C.P. (c.), Proprietor #4 320 Marwood Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8B4 1-416-434-5935 By Appointment REGISTERED WITH THE ASSISTIVE DEVICES PROGRAM 2 7 i A (Kid's special 1/2 price off childs menu under 10) TUESDAYS - Greek Souvlaki . Served with rice & Greek salad $5.95 . (Kid's special 1/2 price off childs menu under 10) | WEDNESDAYS - 1/4 B.B.Q. Chicken . PER DINNE ECIAL MONDAYS - Grilled Filet of Sole. Served with vegetables & potato $5.95 Served with fries or.coleslaw $5.50 THURSDAYS- Chicken & Ribs Served with fries or coleslaw $7.95 All above accompanied with Tossed Salad or Homemade Soup, Coffee or Tea, Rice Pudding or Jello