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It was a matter of
ability overdisability
by Marsha Boulton
, .HEMMEL HILL, BELGIUM, 1915
- How did a young soldier turn the
tragic consequences of', a sniper's
bullet into a triumph of ability over
disability?
There was no moon in the autumn
sky over Hemmel Hill in Belgium
as lieutenant Edwin Albert Baker
reconnoitred the cratered landscape,
laying a co''nnr unication', line , bet-
ween Canadianunits' on the
frontlines and • their, headquarters.
Baker was 22, a farm boy. from
Kingston, Ontario, who had earned
his electrical engineering degree at
Queen's University. ,
He was inspecting a caved -in
trench when the sharp•crack of gun
fire filled the air. One bullet from a
German sniper creased the bridge of
Eddie Baker's nose, destroying both.
of his , eyes. He was .the first
Canadian officer to lose his sight in
World War 1. • ,
"Now don't worry - about me,"
Baker wrote to his parents, while he
recovered and underwent therapy in
London. •At. St. Dunstan's
rehabilitation hostel, he adopted the
philosophy of the institution's
founder, Arthur P'earson: "Nothing
should be done for a blind man, if
he can possibly do it for himself.
Baker studied Braille, typing and
business administration beforeretur-
ning to Canada."
• Through "Black Jack" Robinson,
editor of the Toronto Telegram, he
received an introduction to Ontario.
Hydro chairman Sir Adam Beck.
Both men .were impressed with the
ernest young man. Baker_ married
Robinson's daughter. At Ontario
Hydro; he worked his way from the
typing pool to a trouble -shooting,
data collection position.
Baker became, involved in
working . for the blind community
when he discovered that Canada's
only Braille •library in Toronto was
slated to close due to lack of funds.
• With the help of five friends and
the assistance of the Toronto
Women's Musical Club, the library
was saved and moved to new head-
quarters..
eadquay ers.. .
Informal meetings at the library
led to „discussions about the need
for a national, organization for the
blind. Such a group would extend
itself into the community to help
with the care, training and
employment of the blind, as, well as
working to prevent blindness.
The Canadian' National Institute
for the Blind received its charter in
1918. ' Baker was its first vice-
president, and five of the seven
founding members were blind.'
At first, the CMB consisted' of
two small shops where men and
women made. brooms. and sewed.
Then, with government backing,
Baker established the CNIB's Pear-
son Hall Training Centre where
war -blind veterans were taught how
to walk and function in an unseen
world. •
. • Baker went on to design training
programs to helve other blind
Canadians As head of the CNIB,
he arranged for a range .of services
from vocational schools to seeing
eye dogs as well as residences for
the 'aged. and public treatment
clinics. Braille services were es-
tablished, "eye banks" created and
research launched. In areas • of
education reform,and pensions,
Baker was a leader
.Baker received many honors,
including the Croix de Guerre, the
Order of the British Empire and
elevation to the rank of colonel. For
13 years he served . as president of
the World Council for the Welfare
of the Blind, co-ordinating the
. activities of 47 nations.
"By a trick of fate; 1 • found
myself transferred from. my
proposed career as an electrical
engineer to one which might, be
termed human engineering," Baker
ohce noted. • •
Literacy program helps
To the editor:
Literacy skills are essential for
individuals and the communities in
•'which they; live and work.
The Literacy Centre of Conestoga
College last year helped 70 adults
in Listowel and Brussels improve
their reading, writing and math
skills.
Now, with, the beginning of a new
year, Conestoga College is again
offering adults free, One-to-one and
small 'groupsessions in reading,
writing and math.
ANOMMINIMINIr
'i'0 THE EDITOR
Literacy Centre activities start this
week.
Teachers are available by ap-
pointment at different times during
the day and evening.
For more information on the
Literacy Centre, contact tge at 271-
5700 in Stratford, or toll-free at 1-
800-463-0796.
Marilyn Haslam,
1924 election was interesting
70 years ago
Jan..10., 1924
illage election - The Council board for 1924
is composed of Reeve Robert Johnston, and
Councillors George H. Smith, EN. Hodgins,
A.E.G. Miller and D.M. Johnstone..
There are about 600 'names on the voter's list.
About 477 came out and voted, with a few ballots
spoiled. Of those residing north of Campbell Street
291 voted, and south of Campbell Street 186. •
Interesting features of the dount were the way voters
grouped the candidates. The count showed that many
voted for Hodgins, Huston, Millson and Smith; while
another set put Miller, Johnstone and Mullin together.
Miller and Johnstone had a sort of neck and neck race
in the North Ward, and both finished with 133.
Johnstone did not do so well in the South.. ,
Some were inconsistent enough to vote for Smith
and Miller. Such a vote was not intelligent as the two
men represent opposite ideas in the council, and have
nothing in common regarding town affairs. Evidently
those voting that way were keeping a promise to
each,
The list of voters this year was so different from
that prepared in 1922 that nouseful comparison can
be made. The list used in this election was much
larger, the names of many women having been added.
50 years ago n
Jan. 13, 1944
High school girls stage two -all tie - The girls
of the local High School took their swing at
the puck -chasing game this week when two
teams competed under the supervision of Miss Jean
Osborne of the teaching staff.''
The "Snow -Whites" captained by Alma Solomon
tied Helen Salkeld's "Ice Queens" 2-2. Helen
Mowbray tallied' twice for the "Snow -Whites" and
Helen Salkeld repeated for the "Ice Queens".
uveniles routed Ripley Lucknow Juveniles •
played' their firsthockey of the season last
Wednesday night when they staged an ex-'
hr ition game with Ripley, resulting in the locals •
completely routing the visitors ,by a score of 34 to 2.
Chuck Webster refereed the game with a watchful
eye.
Goal getters for Lucknow were B.A. Johnston, 1;
Lloyd Hall, 1; Herb Culbert, 2; Jim Purvis, 3; Roy
Havens, 4; A. Chin, 5; B. Chin, 5; W. Stevenson, 6;
G. Chin, 7. Lucknow's classy goalie was Bud Orr.
Kicked
by a horse - W.F. MacDonald of
loss was' kicked by horse last week white in
the village, receiving a scalp wound that
required five stitches.
It seems that a dog owned by Harry Lem, com-
menced bothering a horse owned by John MacKenzie,
of the Second Concession causing the animal to back
its cutter into a car and to become generally un-
nerved. Mr. MacDonald undertook to drive the dog
away, and in so doing was kicked about the, legs and
on the head by the unstrung animal.
The horse broke loose from the cutter but Mr.
MacKenzie succeeded in preventing it from getting
away. The cutter was badly damaged.
25 years ago
Jan. 15, 1969
entist retires - Dr. James E. Little, a dentist in
Lucknow for close to 34 years, ceased practice
here during the past week. His office in the
Johnstone block, where he was located all the years
he practiced, has been closed and his equipment sold.
Plans were to remove the equipment last weekend but
poor weather conditions prevented this.
• roposes Mar. 1 retirement - A proposal made
by E.H. Agnew for his retirement as village
clerk was discussed at the inaugural meeting
of Lucknow Village council.
Mr. Agnew became eligible for retirement al-
lowance Nov. land officially retired then: However,
an agreement was made with Lucknow, Council at that
time that he would continue on as acting clerk on ,a
Month to month basis. As acting clerk, Mr. Agnew .
took a lesser salary from` the • village so that his
pension and salary as clerk combined equalled his
former salary as clerk. •
Lots of snow - This area has seen snow, snow
and more snow in the recent weeks. Traffic
was at a standstill the later pan of last week as .
" high. winds shipped in drifts just about as faseas snow
removal crews could clean them out.
Between Dec. 22 and Jan. 12, 112" of snow fell.
Only one day during that time, Dec, 30, was free of
snow and on. three days 10 inches of the white stuff
fell during the day..
Pictorial memoirs
April 1940: Jack Treleaven and Bill Johnston
on railway bridge at the north end of
Treleaven's pond. (courtesy Wm. Henderson)
Main Street, Lucknow, January 21, 1940.
Q _
'94 - International Year of the Family
It's 1994 and • a great time to
make a New Year's rpsolution.
Why not` resolve to celebrate the
year by reaching out to family
members and enhancing family life?
The United Nation's General
Assembly has declare* 1994 "The
International. Year of the family".
Their aim is to promote the impor-
tance of families 't m Canadian
society throughout ' 1994 and
beyond.
The symbol for the International
Year of the Family represents a
heart sheltered by a roof, linked' by
another heart. It symbolizes life and
love in a home where one finds
warmth, caring, safety and 'accep-
tance.
The family is the heart of society
yet never before has it come under
such intense scrutiny. 'it jumped
from the back pages to headline
news when "family values" became
the buzz word in the last presiden-
tial election campaign. We are now
bombarded by images of the family
and by debates on the condition
family values. What, does family
mean to you? How is the definition
changing? Is it changing too much?
Does it need to change more'?
Through all this uncertainty, some
things remain unchanged.
We know that each family can
encourage its members to become
contributing ~citizens in society.
Strong, • healthy families create
strong healthy communities that in
turn can create a strong healthy
nation. This is . y the United
Nations sees the eed to bring
special attention, res ect and care to
nurture our most important national
resource --the family.
The theme of the year is "Family:
Resources and Responsibilities in a
Changing World". Today's families
need special consideration and
support as traditional roles change
to ..meet financial, social and
political challenges.. Today's
families have learned to deal with
shift • work, long distance com-
muting; and hectic work schedules
which can decrease family time and
communication, .
What can you do to celebrate this
special year? Simply ,put, you can
enjoy your family. Take :a break
from your hectic schedule. Open up
the lines of communication. If you
have to, write family appointments
in your daily planner and donLt let
other activities replace them. Plan
family movie nights,do the dishes
together,'hold family meetings once
a week.
• As a community we need to
create the kinds of programs that
support' families in carrying out
their function. Not the ones that
provide substitutes for family life.
Get involved in community
programs that support the family, or
organize a program yourself.
Together we can make the Inter-
national Year of the Family a suc-
cess in 1994 and beyond. Watch for
the logo in your community and
you will know that the activity is
being planned celebrates the family.
Get out and participate and have
fun with your family!
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