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Red Cross Homemakers honoured for dedication You have to be a special kind of person to Spend your workin day cooking, cleaning and ge - ly caring for others. There are about 180 of these people working for the Red Cross Homemakers Service in. Durham Region (45 in the Scugog- Uxbridge area) The week of October 16-22 has been declared Red Cross Homemakers Week, as a way of recognizing the vital service pro- vided to the community, and to let the public know that this service exists for those who need it. Ilean Pugh of Prince Albert has been a homemaker with the Red Cross for the past six years. Mrs. Pugh works a full 40 hour week and enjoys it thoroughly. DESIGN & S by Studio | "I really enjoy the contact with the people. Most of them really look forward to our visits. Most are elderly and have no fami- ly living nearby," she said. Mrs. Pugh has been active in volunteer work in the community for many years, said she became interested in the homemaking ser- vice six years. "I thought it would be nice to continue working at something I feel is worthwhile and get paid for it," she said. Erika Kirstein, the assistant supervisor of the service for Dur- ham Region, said Mrs. Pugh is typical of the homemakers. "They are very dedicated people." "The Homemaker Week is a chance to recognize this (dedica- tion) and give them something PAINTED Lorenz TRUCK LETTERING -- BILLBOARDS -- REAL ESTATE SIGNS BANNERS -- MAGNETICS -- LOGOS Lorenz Bazarin Nestleton, Ont. LOB 1L0 416-986-5559 PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, October 18, 1968 -- 21 back for the good work they do." Red Cross Homemakers are required to take a four week train- ing course at Durham College. The aim of the service is assist the elderly or those who are ill or recently released from hospital. In addition to such tasks as meal preparation, household clean- ing and shopping, homemakers may provide bedside care, walk- ing, eating, dressing and personal hygiene. In many instances, the Home- maker may be the only visitor a person has, so communications are important as well, Many of those who receive the homemakers service would not be capable of living on their own in the homes without it. The service is available 24 hours per day, seven days each week. The Red Cross Homemakers Service is non-profit with funds coming from the United Way and government. Clients pay a fee for the service, which often is covered by OHIP. Ms. Kirstein told the Star that there is always a need for more Homemakers as the demand for the service is greater than the llean Pugh of Prince Albert Is one of the nearly 200 Red Cross Homemakers working in Durham Re- gion. It takes a special kind of dedication and commit- ment to work as a Homemaker and this week has been proclaimed Homemakers Weeks as a way of rec- ognizing the work these people do In their communi- ; number working. Uniforms and = travel expenses are supplied to the homemakers, who often make as many as four calls in a working y "Anyone wishing more infor- and not just a number. service. Bin Martin spent a lot of time comparing the bigger institutions with Standard Trust, so what did he decide? "i 'ust didnt like lining up in the corral. And | guess I'm old fashioned enough to really appreciate a friendly greeting from people who are genuinely interested in looking after my account, where | can feel like a person "That's why my wife and | switched to Standard Trust. Everybody is so nice to us, if you ask me, Standard Trust is an excellent place to do your saving. Big enough so you - feel your savings are safe, but small enough to give good There are a lot of good reasons why so many people are switching to Standard Trust. Drop in and &sk your local Branch Manager to tell you all the good news today. 165 QUEEN ST. PORT PERRY 985-8435 mation about the Homemakers Service can phone 434-8700 in Oshawa (collect if necessary) DIABETES INFORMATION DAY __---- ™ T ONE TOUCH" , ty. (see story) ! . BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM | BW NO BLOTTING "Personal service means alot oy: to me. That's why | switched Bl 94% of patients prefer One Touch ! my accounts and came to I 84% of physicians prefer One Touch Standard Trust. William Martin, Reg. $249% 00" CHATHAM, Ontario 1 NOW ip (with trade up of any meter) % Be sure to reserve your One Touch! Bl EASY TO USE HB FOIL WRAPPED STRIPS Bl FACTORY CALIBRATED REG. $219% SALE Price $1 5900 TRADE-UP $§()00 (any meter) $ QQ°o YOUR LIFESCAN METERS CARRY: BM 3.year warranty M No-risk money-back guarantee WM Toll-free Customer Service' PRICE 10% OFF @ FIRST TIME METER PURCHASES MB LIFESCAN PERIPHERAL SUPPLIES WHEN: TIME: WHERE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 1988 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM KINSMEN HALL, 245 Lilla Street, Port Perry (416) 985-2511 BRUTON"S I.D.A. DRUGS 200 Gueen 8t., Port Perry 988-2811 CO-SPONSORED BY: LIFESCAN a fobmonfohmon company 'Data on file, Lifescan Inc PHONE: