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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-07-22, Page 3A snip to open Huron -Bruce MP Paul Steckle cuts the ribbon, held by MPP Helen Johns and Blyth Reeve Mason Bailey, as Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart looks on, during the official open house to introduce the public to the Community Access Program last week. The focus is to provide affordable public access to the internet. The government hopes to make Canada the most connected nation in the world by the end of the fiscal year 2000, Steckle said in his address. On line Shawn Clark explains the Community Access Program to those assembled in the Blyth Council Chambers last Wednesday at an open house. Among those present was Huron MPP Helen Johns who noted the importance of everyone becoming computer literate. Blyth was the last municipality in Huron to get on-line and now through an appointment with Shawn at the library, residents have the opportunity to learn about computers and the internet free of charge. SHARP DEALS ON QUALITY - CLEAN READY-TO-GO USED CARS Great Savings on These Used Cars & Trucks. Some One Owner Low Mileage. 1995 Chev Silverado Pickup - loaded 1994 Buick Century, loaded 1994 Ford Tempo GL - 4 door with air, AM/FM, stereo 1993 Olds Delta 88 LS, loaded 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager LE Van - loaded 1992 Dodge Spirit - 4 dr., loaded 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan LE - loaded 1988 Chev Caprice Brougham - 4 door, loaded 1988 Dodge Aries Wagon- 4 door, low mileage HAMM'S BLYTH PHONE 523-4342 GO) About Your Hospital On the right, Robert Hesse, president of the Bluewater Shrine Club Fire Brigade, presents a cheque to Ruth Anne Houston (left). Houston, a speech and language pathologist at Clinton Public Hospital accepted the $4,000 donation on June 3. The money will be used to buy pediatric equipment. The equipment purchased with the Shriner's donation will be used to detect hearing loss in young children. Communication development is at its peak from 12 months through four years of age. Fluctuating hearing loss during that time interferes with learning speech and language skills. Many children with otitis media cannot hear clearly. They may "tune out" every-day sounds, even your voice. If your child has otitis media, similar words may sound the same. If you are talking in a noisy room, have the water running, or have your back to your child, hearing becomes even more difficult. What are the symptoms of otitis media? Some of the common symptoms of otitis media are: • Earaches or draining of the ears • Fever • Partial loss of hearing • Different response to speech and everyday sounds • Changes in sleeping or eating habits • Irritability • Rubbing or pulling at the ears • Having difficulty keeping balance, running or jumping • Turning the television or radio up much louder than usual • Frequent need to have directions and information repeated • Talking less than usual • Unclear speech • Using gestures rather than talking • Delayed speech and language development The symptoms of otitis media usually appear during or after a cold or respiratory infection, often during the winter months. Since fluid can collect in the middle ear without causing pain, children with otitis media may not complain about it. Parents may even notice symptoms before their child does. So if your child has recently had an ear infection, be alert for one of more of the above symptoms. If concerned, call your family doctor or CPH's speech language pathologist at 482-3440 ext. 221. Blyth man rides in Stampede parade By Kerry Toll Three hundred thousand people watching this year's Calgary Stampede Parade, were unwitting participants in a surprise to celebrate a Blyth resident's recent retirement and 65th birthday. Tom Cronin, who retired in June 1998, had been promising to visit his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kerry Toll and Greer Black and their family in Alberta for 20 years. To ensure Tom and Cheryl would remember their visit, Kerry assigned Tom as the winner of a silent auction fundraising prize for the Lung Association named the "Calgary Stampede's" V-Best Seat in the parade. Tom and Cheryl first learned of Tom's impending adventure while attending a parade participants' BBQ the night before the parade. A parade volunteer asked Tom to complete a parade participant's waiver form. Tom was then given a behind-the-scenes tour of the parade marshalling area at Old Fort Calgary by stampede representa- tives, including two former Stampede Queens. The evening concluded with a trip downtown where Tom was outfitted with appropriate attire for the parade — the traditional white stetson and a cowboy shirt. Meanwhile, Cheryl won a special prize — a 1998 official commemor- ative Calgary Stampede poster for having a birthday (the big 5-0 on July 12) closest to the parade date. Tom's prize was to ride on a beautifully carved wagon pulled by an eight-horse hitch of Belgian horses. Tom quickly adjusted to his new role assigned by the driver of the hitch. Whenever the parade crowd asked where wagon sponsor, "Wendy's Dave" was, Tom was instructed to stand, smile and wave — which he did with great finesse. During the two-hour parade, more than 158 entries, including the Budweiser eight-horse hitch and several entries affiliated with the fourth Annual International Percheron Congress held at the stampede, wowed the onlookers. Tom's prize also included excellent seats for everyone at the afternoon rodeo and the evening Chuckwagon races and grandstand performance. Just to ensure Tom and Cheryl would not forget their visit, they were given a whirlwind tour of southern Alberta and the Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper areas before heading home to Blyth. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1998. PAGE 3. Congrats Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle presents Blyth Clerk- Treasurer John Stewart with a certificate of congratulations regarding the village's participation in the Community Access Program. Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle