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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-05-06, Page 8SINGER "HAS IT" Athena 2000 and Diana 560 First In Electronic Sewing CALL FOR HOME DEMONSTRATION NOW AND SEE THE ULTIMATE * Service To All Makes 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Pratt's SINGER CENTRE 16 Front St. W. Strathroy 245-0750 Pratt's HOUSE OF SINGER 73 Hciiiiilton St. Goderich 524-8431 MATERNITY WEAR AT The Separate Shoppe MAIN CORNER, CLINTON 482-7778 (NEXT TO CAMPBELL'S MEN'S WEAR) OPEN 1.6 OPEN 1-6 CO-OPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL Offers a unique opportunity to parents wishing to participate in their childrens education. REGISTRATIONS are still being accepted for September It's imperative that parents take an active roll now. So plan to attend our next meeting on May 6th at the home of Linda Kadechuk 267 Carling St., Ex- eter or telephone 235-2343. Initial Registration fee $10.00 PLAN Cost Parent Participation 2 morning $14.00 One morning sessions per month a month 3 morning $21.00 2 mornings sessions per month a month A second child attending at the same time will be 1/2 price Don't put off your decision and miss out in the oppor- tunity. ENROLL NOW Page 8 Times-Advocate, May 6, 1976 HURON COUNTY'S newly formed group for the physically disabled met last Thursday night at the Holmesville Public School to discuss af- filiation with the Ontario March of Dimes and ALPHA London. The group is working to bring about legislative, changes in the county to facilitate the needs of the disabled in both the environmental and social spheres, Front row: Mary Howell and Elaine Townshend, presi- dent. Second row: Margaret Elliot, regional supervisor of the Ontario March of Dimes, Jim Hunsberger, community director-with the March of Dimes and ALPHA, Bert Sootheran, Helen Sootheran, and Bessie Townshend. Back row: Hank Brunnader and Phyllis Cox. T-A photo. Disabled ask for open environment GOLDEN FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY — Mr. and Mrs. Douwe Rosendal of Marborough St. in Exeter celebrated their 50th an- niversary, April 15. They were married in Haulewick,_Holland. A family dinner was held at therhristianIReformedthurchltastiSaturday and an open house in the afternoon was attended by some 90 people. The couple have six children, 25 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Greetings came from all levels of government, including a congratulatory note from Prime Minister Trudeau, C CT— T-A photo by Robinson `Sere love'n flovWrs Oil fflotler's Bay MAY 9th ,,,...-c. tr-e -t ••-i .- ---. t.• -, 1 A.,,,,' .1,,i Ai. . t 7 . . , qi 1 . .-- .. ,. ^ u ° • ' " : e% . ./.A.,-• • , I\ . s s• , i' 3 s ' , •.: a -. “. _ e 1, .. .5,t,..-9 F c . ----,—• -- - • Je.e....;12, ....—• _ Sending flowers on Mother's Day is a loving tradition that deserves special care. And nowhere does it find a truer expression than from our beautiful collection of springtime plants and flowers Why not call on us ? Ask about the very special Mother's Day arrange- ments illustrated above. .Remember, we can send flowers to almost anywhere in North America through our membership in United Flowers-By-Wire Service ... the beautiful way to be there! PALMER'S FLOWERS BYW1PE 9EAVICE FLOWERS (Allan Exeter Telephone 235,-2603 Photo and Story by Leigh Robinson Barriers to the physically disabled and the elderly was the subject of ElaineTownshend'stalk to the Exeter Christian Women's Club Friday morning. Removal of the harriers, which include steps, curbs, and narrow passage ways in buildings and on public streets, would not only facilitate the needs of the disabled, it would beadvantageous to all sectors of society, Miss Townshend told the group. Elaine• is president of Huron County'snew organization for the disabled and she was invited to the meeting to explain why her group has formed and discuss some of the problems en- countered by persons with physical disabilities when they attempt to move around in the public domain. "Let's look at some of the physical barriers handicapped people encounter every day", Miss Townshend began. "Take public washrooms for example. To reach most of them, you have to climb up or down stairs. Most of us run up and down steps without really noticing them. But to some senior citizens, and to persons with heart conditions. arthritis, or emphysema. and to people using canes, crutches, braces, and walkers, steps present a serious obstacle. And to • people in wheelchairs, steps mean its impossible to enter the building or a room in- dependently." She told her audience that many barriers such as steps are not necessary and could be easily avoided if the architect or planner were aware of the needs of the disabled when designing streets or buildings. Miss Townshend added that many barriers, such as steps, present problems to "normal people" as well, for example someone wheeling a baby carriage, etc, The Huron County organization formed about two months ago after Elaine had met with Jim Hunsberger, a community development officer with ALPHA (The Action League of Physically Handicapped Adults) London. She had seen an article on Jim in the "London Free Press" and decided to contact him to learn more about that organization. ALPHA is affiliated with the Ontario March of Dimes and is set up to provide solutions to the problems of the physically disabled. It is an organization created and governed by the physically ,handicapped, themselves. Two major legislative changes in the city of London have resulted from the group's endeavors. All new public buildings and sidewalks there must now be built in a manner which makes them totally ac- cessible to persons confined to a wheelchair. Elaine's group is considering the idea of becoming affiliated with the March of Dimes. At a meeting last Thursday night, her group met with Hunsberger and Margaret Elliott, regional supervisor with the March ,of Dimes, to discuss affiliation. Although her group is still in the developmental stage, it has already gained about a dozen active members who attend each meeting and numbers of sup- porters who have learned about it though the local media. Their first objective has already been set. They are now in the process of meeting with various municipal councils throughout Huron to ask for accessibility provisions to be included in town building by-laws. About a month ago the group sent a delegation to Goderich Council and the municipal body is presently considering their request for curb cuts in new sidewalk construction planned for this summer. Letters have been sent to others councils, including Exeter, asking for similar con- siderations. The group has in- 'dicated that delegations Will, be sent to these councils as well. "Clearing the physical barriers helps to break down some of the social harriers, as well", Elaine said. "The more active han- dicapped persons are in the community, the more contact so- called "normal people" have with them. It doesn't take long to discover that. handicapped persons have dreams and goals, hang-ups and frustrations, joy, sorrow, and weaknesses, strengths just like everybody else." Miss Townshend is a free-lance journalist and a budding photographer. She writes a column which appears weekly'in the T-,A as well as other newspapers in Huron County. "Handicapped" and "disabled" are probably in- correct terms for Elaine. Although she was born without arms, she has managed to overcome the majority of problems which might be associated with that disability and even drives her own car, specially equipped with controls adapted to her needs. Her "disability" has not prevented her from leading an active life but has made her particularly aware and sensitive to the needs of the disabled. Elaine makes her home with her parents on a farm C;) 1-luronhope newsletter By E. SCOTT We were delighted with the number of people who took the time to visit our classrooms during Open House. Our own pupils had looked forward to this occasion with excitement and proudly showed their families through the school. Many visitors who have children attending the McCurdy School took advantage of the open-doors and came to see our rooms too. The slide projector was set up in one corner and slides of our program were shown. The photographer took in- dividual pictures of our pupils last month and they have been sent home. If you have not yet returned either the pictures or the money we would appreciate your doing so. Several children were away the morning the pictures were taken and we are hoping that when the photographer returns• this week he will be able to take those who were missed. Heather Dougherty, a student from South Huron and District High School spent an afternoon with us last month in connection with a project she is presenting at school. We are glad that the students are encouraged to ob- serve our program and to become aware of the children's capabilities. A presentation by Huron County teachers on a variety of topics will take place this Friday, April 30. Mrs. MacGregor and I Mr. & Mrs. J. H. (Harry) Caldwell of Wellwood Manitoba and presently of 135 Cochrane St. Portage La Prairje Will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary, May 24. Mr. Caldwell is an uncle of Mrs. Carman Cann, Exeter, and Harry Strang of RR 3, Exeter. are involved in one of the presentations and will be demonstrating the use of learning materials in Special Education. The Y.A.C,M.R, group have arranged a hike and picnic in Pinery Park for that day. They are looking after all the arrangements for this outing. Our thanks to three people who filled in as Teacher's Aide early Most of the groundwork for starting a co-operative nursery school in Exeter has been completed, According to Lindy Reeves one of the organizers of the school, the service is slated to start in September. The concept of having co-operative nursery school in town has received a good amount of support and several people have already registered their children. Mrs. Reeves told the T-A that registrations are still being ac- cepted. The only other requirement necessary to ensure success of the project is to have more volunteer workers who will give at least one morning of their time per month to assist in looking after the children. The group hopes that more mothers will volunteer their services at the text meeting to be held at the irtome of Linda Kadechuk, Carling St., Exeter, Mrs. Reeves said the school is not interested in making a profit and that costs will be trimmed by it operating on a truly, "co- operative" basis where mothers contribute by sharing much of the work. The initial registration fee has been set at $10.00 with monthly costs of $14.00 for a two morning this month. Mrs, Lobb, Mrs. Koehler and Mrs. Jeffery came in and helped us out while Mrs. Jaques was away. You may be interested to know that I received a request to send some information about our program to South Africa last week. As government funds are being made available for the education of the retarded in that session and $21.00' for a three morning session. Parent par- ticipation on this basis is one an two mornings per month respectively. A second child attending the school at the same time will be admitted for half price. Exeter and area residents who are interested in participating in this project can obtain further information by attending the meeting or telephoning Mrs. Kadechuk at 235-2343, country, the parent of a retarded child wished to know what was being done in other areas. The warm weather brought out the hyacinths, daffodils and tulips in our playground. The children are enjoying once again the swings, slides, and. teeter- totters. ONLY YOUR Catteirmo Man IS A WATER EXPERT 22 Years of Local 'Service For More Information. Call Exeter - Morley Hall 235-2236 Goderich-524-9571 As•ONO., in Goderich Township, just west of Holmesville. "There has been some discussion lately as to how people with physical disabilities should be described", she concluded, "Should we be called disabled persons or handicapped per- sans?" Personally, as long as you think of me as a person, I don't care what you call me. I think that's the way most handicapped people feel and that is the root of our new group in Huron County. We are a group of people, some who have physical handicaps and some who do not. Our purpose is to promote action and awareness, and our goal is to make Huron County a better place in which to live for more of its citizens." Main St. Groundwork nearly done for volunteer nursery According to to Dr. Wilfred Funk, lexicographer and dictionary publisher, the most revered n'ord in the English language is "Mother". ghe saddest is forgotten". Don't forget. Mother's Day - May 9th, 1976 Many visit school during open-house Exeter r.