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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2014-01-22, Page 13Ronnie Vercruyssen Joe Metzger Joe Metzger Jacqui Vercruyssen, for the Expositor CHSS Phoenix comes up short in Stratford The rust of a month off between games for the CHSS Phoenix was very evident Monday in Stratford. The boys battled Stratford Northwestern through most of the game and a short dry shooting spell by CHSS was all Northwestern needed to win the game. It was a good defensive game, but the boys came away with nothing to show for it. In the second game, against a very good Strafford Central team, the shooting stats were at an all time low and the team only managed to score 19 points while taking 55 shots. Next up is Listowel. 11.14 414, r 1.11k 417'6 1.1110,1111 41,14104 ifilt410iill 4L, OP1 .14 601 .11 SIP. i'911 0610p e Make 'Your Own ire. tixt:EN ezieJ Ilia Ye viA.e (.M.ret ittei est Amid) el Kik 51,, CODER! C IH 524,2323 AW4 55 SCOREBOARD Seaforth Shuffleboard Jan. 15 Men's high: Eric Matzold, four wins; Jim Davis, Gerry Martene and Cor Decode, three wins Ladies' high: Anne Auchterlonie, four wins; Joyce Matzold, Carol Hoelscher, three wins get it seaforthhuronexpositor.com Canadian 7 Societe L°J 11v1 Jdlr7lrL. 5111.1.0Cy ff dui cancer LET'S MAKE CANCER H STORY Ftif inrvriiiSbout Wirer. sereices ar ba make a &nation 1.38,11.955.3533.,ininccancoroca Wednesday, January 22, 2014 • Huron Expositor 13 Canadian Hearing Society applauds Building Code amendments The Canadian Hearing Society (CHS) has applauded the Government of Ontario's recent amendments to the Ontario Building Code that will require all new residential buildings - including apartments, condos, houses - to have their smoke and fire alarms include a vis- ual component as ofJanuary 2015. "We are pleased that the government has acted on our recommendations and has acknowledged that visual alarms are an important part of enhancing safety and security in new residential buildings," said Chris Kenopic, president and CEO, Canadian Hearing Society in a press release. "This is a good start. However, there is more work to be done to ensure all buildings have alarms that include a visual component:' Visual alarms for fire and smoke use a strobe light system in addition to sound, and can mean the difference between life and death for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Jo Ann Bentley, Program Director, communication devices and accessibility services at CHS, added in the press release that the Ontario Building Code was amended in 2006 to require visual alarms in the public spaces of most build- ings such as arenas, stadiums, hospitals, business offices, and other public venues. "The recently announced amendments will see visual smoke and fire alarms installed in all new residential buildings. All of these changes are a testament to the hard work of many people, including community supporters, fire prevention officers, and community partners," said Kenopic. "We want to thank the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for inviting us to participate on the Technical Advisory Committee to provide these rec- ommendations that meet the needs of Ontarians who are deaf and hard of hear- ing. We look forward to continuing to work with the government on accessibil- ity initiatives:' Kenopic states that in order for Ontario to be fully accessible to all people, all auditory alarms must be accessible by having a visual component, including carbon monoxide alarms. While the recent amendments to the Ontario Building Code apply to newly constructed and extensively renovated buildings, in order for Ontario to reach OPEN HOUSE AT HURON RIVER V&A 519-606-9812 1 343 VICTORIA ST., CLINTON SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 FROM 1PM - 4pm FREE COFFEE & DONUTS AT OFFICE Elaine Coombs, a Remax Sales Representative, will be showing homes Cell 519-525-9548 Bus 519-565-2020 Clinton Riverside Estates has been bought by Huron River Villa and is under renovations. Come & see our new look. the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act by 2025, CHS offi- cials said in the press release says safety concerns in existing buildings must be addressed to ensure that all buildings are accessible for deaf and hard of hearing residents. CHS has recommended that the pro- vincial government: • Update the Ontario Fire Code to accept and endorse these accessibility requirements to have all smoke and fire alarms include a visual component. • Update and amend both the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code to integrate carbon monoxide detectors with smoke and fire alarms to ensure all three have a visual component. "For more than 20 years, CHS has advocated for fire prevention strategies and worked with community, fire preven- tion officers and government partners to help keep Deaf and hard of hearing Ontarians safe," said Kenopic. "We will continue to advocate on behalf of our consumers and we thank all those com- munity members and partners who have supported and continue to support these safety initiatives." In the press release, CHS officials acknowledged the contributions of 7,000 community members who petitioned the government and some of who shared their personal experiences on the need for visual alarms. "CHS continues to work with and appreciates the support of Ontario's Fire Prevention Officers for their letters in support of visual alarms," the press release stated. , From Someone who loves you!) . Ii b ! • i I.- — Whitney South Huron Expositor St. Anne's junior girls' volleyball The St. Anne's junior girls' volleyball team battled hard against the Strafford Central Rams at home Jan. 14, but came up short, suffering a heartbreaking loss of 3-0. 11.14 414, r 1.11k 417'6 1.1110,1111 41,14104 ifilt410iill 4L, OP1 .14 601 .11 SIP. i'911 0610p e Make 'Your Own ire. tixt:EN ezieJ Ilia Ye viA.e (.M.ret ittei est Amid) el Kik 51,, CODER! C IH 524,2323 AW4 55 SCOREBOARD Seaforth Shuffleboard Jan. 15 Men's high: Eric Matzold, four wins; Jim Davis, Gerry Martene and Cor Decode, three wins Ladies' high: Anne Auchterlonie, four wins; Joyce Matzold, Carol Hoelscher, three wins get it seaforthhuronexpositor.com Canadian 7 Societe L°J 11v1 Jdlr7lrL. 5111.1.0Cy ff dui cancer LET'S MAKE CANCER H STORY Ftif inrvriiiSbout Wirer. sereices ar ba make a &nation 1.38,11.955.3533.,ininccancoroca Wednesday, January 22, 2014 • Huron Expositor 13 Canadian Hearing Society applauds Building Code amendments The Canadian Hearing Society (CHS) has applauded the Government of Ontario's recent amendments to the Ontario Building Code that will require all new residential buildings - including apartments, condos, houses - to have their smoke and fire alarms include a vis- ual component as ofJanuary 2015. "We are pleased that the government has acted on our recommendations and has acknowledged that visual alarms are an important part of enhancing safety and security in new residential buildings," said Chris Kenopic, president and CEO, Canadian Hearing Society in a press release. "This is a good start. However, there is more work to be done to ensure all buildings have alarms that include a visual component:' Visual alarms for fire and smoke use a strobe light system in addition to sound, and can mean the difference between life and death for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Jo Ann Bentley, Program Director, communication devices and accessibility services at CHS, added in the press release that the Ontario Building Code was amended in 2006 to require visual alarms in the public spaces of most build- ings such as arenas, stadiums, hospitals, business offices, and other public venues. "The recently announced amendments will see visual smoke and fire alarms installed in all new residential buildings. All of these changes are a testament to the hard work of many people, including community supporters, fire prevention officers, and community partners," said Kenopic. "We want to thank the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for inviting us to participate on the Technical Advisory Committee to provide these rec- ommendations that meet the needs of Ontarians who are deaf and hard of hear- ing. We look forward to continuing to work with the government on accessibil- ity initiatives:' Kenopic states that in order for Ontario to be fully accessible to all people, all auditory alarms must be accessible by having a visual component, including carbon monoxide alarms. While the recent amendments to the Ontario Building Code apply to newly constructed and extensively renovated buildings, in order for Ontario to reach OPEN HOUSE AT HURON RIVER V&A 519-606-9812 1 343 VICTORIA ST., CLINTON SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 FROM 1PM - 4pm FREE COFFEE & DONUTS AT OFFICE Elaine Coombs, a Remax Sales Representative, will be showing homes Cell 519-525-9548 Bus 519-565-2020 Clinton Riverside Estates has been bought by Huron River Villa and is under renovations. Come & see our new look. the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act by 2025, CHS offi- cials said in the press release says safety concerns in existing buildings must be addressed to ensure that all buildings are accessible for deaf and hard of hearing residents. CHS has recommended that the pro- vincial government: • Update the Ontario Fire Code to accept and endorse these accessibility requirements to have all smoke and fire alarms include a visual component. • Update and amend both the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code to integrate carbon monoxide detectors with smoke and fire alarms to ensure all three have a visual component. "For more than 20 years, CHS has advocated for fire prevention strategies and worked with community, fire preven- tion officers and government partners to help keep Deaf and hard of hearing Ontarians safe," said Kenopic. "We will continue to advocate on behalf of our consumers and we thank all those com- munity members and partners who have supported and continue to support these safety initiatives." In the press release, CHS officials acknowledged the contributions of 7,000 community members who petitioned the government and some of who shared their personal experiences on the need for visual alarms. "CHS continues to work with and appreciates the support of Ontario's Fire Prevention Officers for their letters in support of visual alarms," the press release stated. , From Someone who loves you!)