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"Mental Wellness by Margot Bartlett "Stress" seemstobeone the pressure we feel at of the most widely used work, at home and even terms these days to explain while engaging in recrea- a phrase mothers hear tional activities. "Separation Anxiety"' is Letters Local organizers needed for Fox Run ' Dear Editor: Your community did not host an open Terry Fox Run last year; our office is determined to change this situation and we need your help to locate volunteer organizers. Terry Fox lived the life of a cancer victim -- he died heroically and by doing so made us all more aware of how vulnerable we are to this terrible disease. Each year runs are organized across Ganada to remember his heroism and raise money for innovative cancer research. The date this year is September 18. There is a need for run organizers in Midland and Penetanguishene. Would you become one? For more information on how you can set up a Terry Fox Run site in your area, call 1-800-387-1200. Please get involved. With best wishes, = Breeda McClew Ontario Provincial Co-ordinator The Terry Fox Run Port_-McNicolt_til Village library is the coolest place to be Assistant-Librarian Clara Power has left Port MeNicoll Library to be the new librarian at Tay- Victoria Harbour Union Library. Good luck in your new position Clara! Donna Jackson is the new assistant-librarian at Port McNicoll. Welcome to Corner --__-- An evil queen Long ago, in a mythical kingdom, lived an evil queen. She ruled her land with an iron fist. This is the premise of Willow, now playing at the Roxy. One day, a baby was born who would be destin- ed to reign over the people. The queen immediately ordered her soldiers to find and kill the infant to ensure her throne (sound a bit like the story of Moses?). The story follows the adven- tures of the child through strange lands, confronting weird creatures. This film will undoubted- ly lose something, as it is not being shown in its 70 mm form with Dolby sound. But the whole family will be mare than entertained. Some violence and frightening scenes. Rating: *** all the summer visitors at the library - the coolest spot in town! New Books: Adult Fiction To Be the Best - Barbara Taylor Bradford; Timothy's Game Lawrence Sanders; Alaska - James Michener and Flying Time - Ann Lovell Adult Non-Fiction Light Hearted Cookbook - Anny Lindsay; Sisters-in-Law; a Palace Revolution - Nicholas Courtney; I Don't Know What to Say - Robert Buckman; 101 Best Businesses to Start - Sharon Kahn. THE DARDANELLA WF oe 7% "7 v To Present "THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA" Wednesday, August 24/88 Tickets - $26.00 Per Person Includes Light Buffet Please Call for Reservations a. 429-2211 THE DARDANELLA "Hotter Than Ever" WASAGA BEACH, ONTARIO on the Beach at Ist Street (705) 429-2211 Find us... and you'll Find a GREAT deal more! NOrTHLUOOD 171 Burton Ave. (Hwy. 11 South of Essa Rd.) BARRIE 737-3440 SALES e SERVICE PARTS e LEASING. Relieving stress, anxiety when they feel guilt and sadness as they watch a child leave home for a first day or school or leave a screaming toddler at day care or nursery school. "Crisis" is a word which seems to cover any time in our lives when events feel beyond our control. There are many other phrases we commonly use to describe our mental and emotional state on any given day. However, none of us, by using these terms, would consider ourselves to be mentally ill -- just temporarily out of touch with our usual feelings of happiness, calmness and control. The term 'mental wellness" encompasses all the areas of daily living which affect our mental and emotional health, and is the focus of the new chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association being formed in the Midland-Penetanguishene area. There have been branches of the CMHA in other areas of Ontario (our closest branch now being Barrie) for many years, but, in the last few years, Midland-Penetanguishene and are residents have ex- pressed the thought that a local group would be of great benefit to our residents with mental health care concerns and interests. A few meetings have been held with members of the CMHA from other groups to lay the founda- tion for a local-chapter. A series of workshops was held in the spring of 1988, where topics such as life's changes, coping with stress and teenagers were discussed. A visual display in the Mountainview Mall continued to place em- phasis on mental wellness and how variations in our general mental health are as common as changes in our general physical health. At this time, the local group of the CMHA is ex- ploring the needs and in- terests of the community, in order to provide a ser- vice most beneficial to this area. Other groups have focused their efforts on drop-in centres, self-help groups, rehabiliation facilities and other types of community services, depending on the needs of the local residents. A survey will be sent out in September 1988 to various groups and individuals in an attempt to better assess the concerns and interests of local people. Your per- sonal response, by writing a letter c/o Midland Times, Box 609 Midland, would © be welcomed and valued. Members are needed from the community to form a board of directors | (-- YOUR SUPPLIES T h e Over Paper Factory KITCHENER - 742-7340 ages, GUELPH - 763-1940 \._336 Speedvale Ave. W. at the ONE STOP BIRTHDAY PARTY birthdays for a!! complete colour co-ordinated 811 Victoria St. N. Next to Burger King CAMBRIDGE ~ 740-1314 561 Hespeler Rd. behind Burger King 25 theme give you a look! Hanlon for the local chapter and volunteers for one of several committees would also be welcomed. Articles will be appear- ing in this newspaper ona regular basis, dealing with topics of concern to all of us. Guest columnists will be submitting articles of personal interest and areas of expertise, and, again, your contributions will be welcomed. There is a certain reluc- tance to admit to a lack of wellness in our emotional and mental health. Doing so seems to imply that we might be "'crazy" or need a mental hospital, or any number of other negative images which come to mind. If we break an arm or have a stomach ache, we readily seek out, and in fact demand, services to relieve our discomfort. If we feel depressed, anx- ious or pressured, we stay away from those around us and crisis who could help, seeking out medical and communi- ty assistance only when we become desperate. Help in the home for the person with a broken arm is readily available to assist with activities of daily liv- ing. Meals on Wheels, mechanical devices and nursing care will all help restore the person to a state of physical wellness. Similar help is available to restore a person to a state of mental wellness, but, how often do we seek out these services? The Canadian Mental Health Association has, as one of its mandates, the public awareness of ser- vices available and to assist people in reaching out to and using these services. Mental Wellness will appear periodically in this newspaper. Margot Bartlett is on the commit- tee to form a local chapter of the CMHA. Militia [¢ Sainte-Marie among the Hurons St. Maries Citty comes to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons 1639-1649 AUGUST U1, 12 © 13 10-5:00 Musketeers, Dikemen, Color Party and 30 men, women and children of St. Maries Citty Maryland USA Historic re-enactment you will never forget ONTARIO (1634) NY 5 km. east of Midland on Hwy. 12 2nd Tickets for Fri. S Central Marine MIDLAND TEEN TOWN REUNION on Fri. Sept. 2 Sat. Shes*sept. 3rd Featuring '""THE MARTELS" with special quest "Bobby Curtola"' at Midland Centennial Arena. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Show how - Johnstone's Music Land The Arcade Pharmacy Parkers Variety Cascagnette Ins., Penetang Elmvale Sports $1 500 per person Rock & Till Ya Drop Koll Wednesday, August 3, 1988, Page 7