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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1977-01-20, Page 7••. of Main Street with Mis. Bill 'Durst, Mrs. M.' Mc,Nairna, Mrs. Ken • Moore, Mrs„ Leonard Strong, Mrs. -Ray Hutchinson, Danny McGrath, • MrS.Carl Feeney, Mrs.Bill Smith; Barbara-. Doig, Mrs. Peter Jansen and Mrs. Don Eaton on the west side. The committee in charge, with Mrs. Wm.. O'Shea, as chairinatr, hope that last. year's collection of -$1277.00 will be exceeded Other trustees appointed at the meeting were: Jim., Getharst. .(KitelieneT), Joe CasaoneiSfraf- ford), Don McKenzie (Huron,, CoutItY)," ,Robert Wall (Cambridge), ,and Arthur Heine (appointed by the Ministry of Culture and ReCbtation for Perth county). board meeting, „Saturday, Jan, Representatives from the Guelph public library board and 15, 1977. He-was appginted • the Waterloo regional library system are still to be appointed. Clint Lawson was re-appointed as treasurer and secretary of the Board. Mr.- -Lawson - has been 'Director of -the Midwestern regional library system since 1974, second year as vice chairman. A The Midwestern -regional .member of the Waterloo Public library system coordinates p,ublie Library' Board, Mr. Moyer is library services for librarians in 'starting his fourth year on the the region of Waterlog and Perth, regional board, "Minn and Wellington counties.. Sam Bowman, RA. -1, Elora, has been re-acclaimed to a second year archairman attip Midwest ern Regional .Library.System for 1977; • Mr. Bowman,, who is reeve of PilkingiOn • Township was nominated for the position at Midwestern'S 1977 ,_ :inaugural as Ivlidwestern's representative to the Ontario Provincial Library Council. He is a member of the Wellington county public library board. William G. (Bill) Moyer, Waterloo, radio announcer and author, was• also re-acclaimed to a McGREGOR BEEF GOVERNMENT INSPECTED VVhofe-Seef .90 Half Beef .91 AA An. GODERICH ST. EAST. 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Reg. $539.00 HEIRLOOM Pine, 3 section wall unit, Reg: $881.00 ALL VILAS MAPLE PIECES IN STOCK . (Exclyding Upholstery) 40! -MFG. LIST o- OFF SKLAR TRADITIONAL hbnd tufted 'sofa and chair, Green stria velvet. . Reg: $847.00 , SALE '549-4 HEPW.ORTH 7 piece dining ream suite, pecan • finish, Reg!' $899.00 SALE _ pROEHLER Traditional'- sofa and chair,. Gold velvet. Reg: $699.00 BRAEMORE 18th' Century Cherry Bedroom 'suite with •1 night table. Reg: $1900.00 SALE • $1.1.99 KRtiEHLER Traditional sofa bed, gold nylon floral. Reg:. $399.00 SALE $299 4 - MANY MORE_ STOAE SA VINGS TO CHOOSE FROM-- SAVE 10 6 TO 60.% NOW WHILE SELECTION,IS BEST — BUT BUY NOW SALE ENDS FEB. 72/77 OPEN DAILY 8:30 to 6100 P.M. FRI. NITE TILL 9 -- CLOSED MONDAYS onthrois end - HOMEMAKERS. TO itUitoN COUNTY I ,AA , f.. imes skirts y THE HURON EXPOSiTORJANLIARY 20, 1977 —7 Libray system names executive for 1977 / ...AA • by Elaine Townshend Last week I. deseribed several 'barriers that 'physically handicapped people ••• encounter in Huron County, and I also mentioned a group, of people that is trying to• do something about them.. The barriers include sidewaliccurbs, that prevent persons in wheelchairs from crossing street's indePendently;,pedestrian signs; that are useless 'to the blind; steps .into public buildings, that ban people in . Aeellelialta' and cause difficUlties for the el duly and for heart, stroke, emphysema and arthritic patients; public telephones, that cannot be reached•from wheelchairs or by short persons; and telephone receivers, that the hard of hearing can't use. ALPHA Huron has learned of a " few solutions. For example, curbs can be • replaced by curb cuts, which are sections of Sidewalks sloping gradually from the sidewalk to the street level. Corrugated surfaces or one-inch lips at the top'-0f the slopes allows the sightless to 'detect the ends of the sidewalks. Also for the blind, bells can'Ve synchronized with the- traffic • lights and the pedekrian signs at. intersections: An -experiment with traffic bells in Hamilton, proved .successful.. • Ramps can be provided in addition to or in place Of steps ant° public 'buildings. iOn the inside, ramps, lifts' or elevators, can • offer alternatives. to the steps. HandrailS " 'along the stairways and abrasive surfaces on the floors can aid persons Who are .unsteady on their feet:Moreover, differing, floor teitureS"-helps. to guide-the blind. Priblie washrOonis cati'be equipped:with , one larger cubicle to accommodate wheelchairs, and grab bars can be installed as a safety precaution. A row of public telephones can 'include one or two that are lower than the others. Likewise, the old receivers can be left in some• of the phoneS. - These innovations incur little or no extra cost when they are included in the original p tans for construction er renovation. ALPHA feels the physically handicapped are ,,discriminated against by the environment in Huron County, not by the people. For this reason , our main job is. public relatiQns,We identify the problems, gather " data on . solutions that other communities have tried and the Proper authorities as well as the other members of the public' Our .faith in 'the people of Huron is supported by the favourable response we •have received. A few architectural changes have already taken place. Several towns have installed curb cuts; new malls are • accessible 'to wheelchair -ciiitomers via „curb ramps and wide doorways; and many :fecal arena boards, that constructed new buildings or repaired old -Oriel, '''' included accessible washrooms and ramps to heated viewing areas in their blueprints: • When' the , disabled. can function -independently in their communities,.-"more of them will take active roles in society. Non-handicapped persoris will 'come in .contact with them more often. The non-handicapped will soon recognize' them „ first, as "people" and Secondly,, as "handicapped people", -Attitudes will change; the -awkwardness on both Sides_ will disappear. The disabled will be integrated into society, and ALPHA's ultirriate goal will be--realized. Of course, this utopia will take time to evolve, but' the movement has already begun. Groups, similar to ALPHA Huron, have made accomplishments in cities and towns across CanSda,--and we beli eve positive strides will be taken, in our county as well. Incidentally, you don't have to be handicapped or know someone who is 'to" join ALPHA _ Huron, ,If you'd like to experience ,handicapped and non-handicapped 'persons 'learning. from each :Other, .and working together to imprOve our communities, ALPHA is the - As the annual March of Dimes canvass is. now underway Seaforth people will have one of the following canvassers knocking on 'their doors. Their effort 'Is more difficult this year because of huge snowbanks and keen frost in the air. - In the southeast corner of the town, Mrs. Frank Sills, captain, is supported by the following' , canvassers - Mrs. Dave Robb, Mrs. 'Harry H alt, Mrs. Jack Bedard, Mrs. Frank Phillips, Mrs. Elston Smith, Mrs. M. , Huard, Miss Ethel MacKay and Mrs. •Robt. McFarlane'. Mrs. Wm. Hodgert, captain, has Mrs. Bert McClure, Mrs. James Kelly, *Mrs. Roy McGonigle, Mrs. Jack McLlwain, Mrs, Lloyd Hoggarth, Mrs. John Patterson, Mrs.Arthur Devereaux; Mr. and. Mrs. B. McKenzie and Nancy• O'Shea as canvassers. In the southeast, 'canvassers for Mrs. Alf Beuerman, Captain, are Mrs. Beth Reid, Mrs.' •Darts Hugill, Mrs. Chas. Felker, Mrs. Rick Fortune, Mrs. Th os. Carter, Mrs. Chris Knetsch, Michelle Savauge, ' Nancy Kunder, Mrs. Dave Reid, Nancy Lynn Glew, Elizabeth Golding, , Angela Andreassi and Mrs. JOIM_Rall. ' For Captain,. Mrs. Frank RObertgn iri the --northWest section, canvassers_will .be Mrs. Alex Kerr, Mrs. Foster Bennett, Mrs. Tillie Dunn, Mrs. Lavina Wheatley, -Mrs. 'Ralph Bennewies, „,ms. Wilmer Kelly, Jane Ribey., Mrs.' Larry Gowan, Valerie Sinnamon, Mrs. Bob Beuttenmiller, . Mrs. 'Jim Southgate, Mrs , Peter Kling, Mrs. •Ben Van nen Akker, Mrs. Hugh Huff ' and Mrs. Frank Hulley. In Harpurhey, , captain, Mrs. Verne Graham will have Mrs. "Wes Coombes, Mrs.' Brian 'Kennedy and Linda Heard, as, canvassers. ' The two captains_ in Egmondville, 'Mr's. Ken Smith and Mrs. 'Andrew Lunn, will 'be supported' by-Mrs. Mac McLean, "Pamela Geddes, Janice Rose and Mrs. Leo Teatero on the eastside -ABLE TO WORK — It is people "like John-Stoffa of Ingersoll," that • the Ontario March ' of Dirnes is working for. John is seen-here preparing a cabbage for some of his excellent Hungarian cabbage rolls. cHhel I ren does . most of the cooking, for his wife and two d - Brussels • - 8871 9269 Four Licenced Body Men to ' Serve Yag. COMPLETECOLLISION, FRAME _ s • AND REFINISHING SERVICE CARL'S AkuTo- BODY * 24 HOUR TOWING eIr'e Masters. Obr- .Craffi MID-WINTER FURNITURE When you're handicapped' -Curbs, are . Tike prison -guard$ For.msot Canadians _the art of walking is learned yery early 'in life. Usually at about a. year old the first steps are taken and by X• the age pf two • ----beediffe" so easythatmom has to run to keep up. - Yes, for most Canadians walking is taken for granted. When towns are planned, many buildings have long stairways leading to the entrances. Doorways ,are designed to accommodate the walking individual as are telephones, mailboies, drinking fountains, • mirrors in washrooms and the washrooms themselves, towel dispensers, tables in restaurants, cupboards and stoves:" Outside., of, buildings curbs and public transportation. require • the use of legs. Canadians have indeed taken 'their ability to walk for granted. Yet for some, walking is not possible: The reason may be 'the result of a car accidenf,4 stroke, a heart attack) disablilng;diseaSe or a birth defect. No one is exempt from tragedy as John, stoffa Of Ingersoll, knows so well., Price subject to change INCLUDES: CUTTING - WRAPPING and 'QUICK FREEZING • Free. . .belivery • *o Mile I RA`,f it alt ph, 262 839 developed circulation problems. The doctors operated to increase the circulation, but one, leg became gangerouS arid had to. be. amputated. 0, "I reineiciber when I was told. •0 It scared the hell out of me to think , about having 'only, one leg. At firS.t I said'no way; but the pain was so bad I finally gave the doctor the okay to amputate", said John. • Abont a year and. a half later, circualtion problems developed in • the other leg and it:.teo needed to be amputated. "This time I swore to myself that I wouldn't let them take it off. But again I went through the extreme pain andonce again gave the doctors the okay", said John. After a period .of=rehabilitation he returned home, abut found boredom his biggest problem. Without the use of his legs he could findlittle to do. He, virtually became a. prisoner in! his own' home. The, b.arriers around •the community 'were his guards, Ingersoll,,' like all Canadian towns, is built for'Peeple-Who can walk. Curbs, stairways and narrow. doorways make it almoit 'impoSSible • for a person • in 'a wheelchair- to venture into the 'Community without assistance. These obs ces stand in the Way . an active community life for over 250MOD:..adults in this. r province. Yet they would not exist-"" if builders. planners and ,gcngral,..had t a ken , ,the time todhink•andrealiZe that'' not everyone can walk.: • "It costs no more to,rampa curb . in the construction stage and itot even 1% more to make buildings accessible if consideration is given to the needs of the disabled in the planning stages.. • Making a community „accessible not only helps the . physically'. disabled,, •it helps •everyone. Cut curbs make it easier Tor people with baby carriages. strollers, bifocal glasses:, the, elderly and people' with heart _problems. A 'totally accessible community • • is defir UZI% a safer and better place to lip c, • • Fn' tlii&fhindreds of thousands' of people like john Stoffa, the 'OW arib ,,.4 Ma,reh of Dimes is working. at all of'' government to bririg about the changes necessary for the physically disabled to become true citizens. The Ontario March of Dime's is also..peviding wheelchairs, artificialmbs, camping holidays and inany 'other ,,,necessities' to '- Ontario's disabled adults. So "Put Yourself in the ,'Picture" of a- physically .,disabled person 'and think whelk Would, be like to live in a world made for people who walk, • Please give generaously to the Ontario March of Dimes, For alnfost fifty years he lived a very- active -Hard': ork was something he "erijoyed and he never missed a day...because "of illness. Things swIdenly cliiinged. The legs he so gften took for granted OA, ••I a.