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Hope to produce guide for Huron
March of DIm•s wins for reducing barriers
The Ontario March of Dimes was
recently recognized by the Premier of
Ontario for their outstanding con-
tribution to the field of barrier -free
design.
The Premier's Award for Ac-
cessibility was accepted by Dr. David
Logan, President of the Ontario
March of Dimes. The annual awards
program is sponsored by the
Honourable Tony Ruprecht, Minister
Responsible for Disabled Persons.
The Ontario March of Dimes has
been involved with improving ac-
cessibility in communities across the
prdvince through their community
development program since 1974.
Their goal was to develop local groups
MR. AND MRS. CHRISTOPHER VANDERVIES
On October 5, 1986, Tracey
Marie Erb and Christopher
Vondervies were united in mar-
riage in Sarnia. Their attendants
were Maid of honour Karen (Erb)
Mathonia, sister of bride,
Bridesmaids Sandy Vandervies,
sister-in-law of groom, Kim
Hayes, friend of bride. Best man
Dan Lapier, friend of groom ,
ushers Dave Erb, brother of
bride, Leon Van Harren, friend of
groom. Flower girl was Leeanne
Erb, cousin of bride and ring
bearer was Justin Anjema,
nephew of groom. Tracey is the
daughter of Richard and MaryErb,
RR 3 Bayfield and.Christopher is
the son of John Vandervies, Sar-
nia. Tracey and Chris are residing
in Brigden.
photo by Harvey McDowell, Blyth
1987 Brides
Register early for the
Welcome Wagon Spring Bridal
Show
to be held at the
South Huron Rec Centre
Monday, Mar. 2 1987
at 7 p.m.
- by invitation only -
For more details and registra-
tion forms contact
Gountpy
FlowePS
395 Main St.. Exeter
235-2350
MR. AND MRS. RAYMOND MATHONIA
Raymond Joseph Mathonia and -
Karen Ann Erb were married on
November 15, 1986 in St.
Boniface Church, Zurich with
Father P. Mooney officiating.
Tracey Vandervies was the
Matron of honour and Lorna
Datars, -Carmen Mathonia and
Brenda Consitt •were the
bridesmaids. Stephen Finkbeiner
was the Best man and Ralph
Mathonia, Dave Erb and Pat
Groot were the ushers. After a
honeymoon in Puerto Plata,
Dominican Republic, the couple
are now residing at RR 3 Zurich.
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EXETER DECOR CENTRE
15 GldLley St. E. 235-1010 Exeter, Ont.
of disabled people which would Work
with fnunicipal governments and in-
crease awareness of the need for
barrier -free environments.
Through the work of these local
groups, city officials began to
recognize the need for such changes
as curb cuts, ramps, handrails, Wider
entrances to buildings, and handicap-
ped parking spaces.
The Ontario March of Dimes has
had an impact on accessibility in
communities in three major ways:
education and awareness, advocacy.
and direct service.
In Owen Sound, the Ontario March
of Dimes, along with its consumer
group, Project Aim, monitors new
developments in the area and makes
necessary recommendations for ac,
cessihility. The Ontario March of
Dimes also monitors developments in
the entire region,pf Grey, Bruce and
Huron counties. They have received
excellent response from the
communities.
At the present time they are con-
sulting on the plans for renovating the
Art Gallery to ensure that the building
will be accessible to everyone.
Their most successful lobbying ef-
Surviving
course set
Fix a leaky pipe! Get grease and
grime out of dirty clothes! Change a
tire on a car or hike! Vacuum a floor!
Feed yourself! Buy wisely! Handle a
stranger at the door! Sew on a button!
These skills and more are included
in "Surviving With Style", the 4-11
project for young people 12 to 21 years
of age. Information learned in the
club will be useful to members
whether they are living with their
family or living nn their own.
During the six meetings of this club,
members will "Learn To Do By Do-
ing" many things Which are basic to
living happily and safely. and at the
same time. have fun with fellow
members and leaders.
To form- a club. you need 6 - 12
members - male and/or female and
one or two adults who will be your
leaders.
Workshops for leaders will be held
as follows: Thursday, January 22 at
Belgrave Women's Institute Hall,
Belgrave: Friday, January 23 at Cen-
tralia College of Agricultural
Technology; Tuesday, January 27 at
Wesley Willis Church, Clinton.
For more information. contact Jane
Muegge. the Rural Organizations and
Services Branch person at your Clin-
ton office of the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food - telephone
482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170 or write to
Box 159. .Clinton. Ontario. NOM 11./1";'
Jane Muegge
Rural Organization Specialist
GRADUATE — Sheila Gail Eyre.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn
Eyre, St. Thomas recently
graduatef from Fanshawe Col -
:lege ir1( London as 'a Library
Techni n. She is presently
employed in Hamilton.
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fort has been to ensure ongoing curb
cuts. They also have an access guide
for Owen Sound-andltope to produce
a guide for Huron county.
On.a provincial scale, the Ontario
March of Dimes hired an architect in
1979 to provide a barrier -free ar-
chitectural consulting service. The
architect consulted on plans for new
buildings and renovations to old, pro- !
vided educational seminars, and
assisted in locating sources of funding
for costs involved in making buildings
accessible. He also organized
Canada's first barrier -free design
conference which attracted building
professionals from across the
country.
The Ontario March of Dimes has
also been instructed in the develop-
ment of the new Ontario Building
code. Since 1975 they have worked
with the provincial government to
expand the list of buildings which
have to be made accessible. As of Oc-
tober 1986, there are now few new
buildings which are exempt from
mandatory accessibility. The revised
code affects buildings such as apart-
ments, hostels and group homes, in-
stitutions, and public places such as
movie theatres, sports stadiums, and
•parking garages.
-Ontario now h8s one of the best
building codes in Canada, as far as
accessibility is concerned," said
.lorry Lucas, Director of Program
Development for the Ontario March
of Dimes.
The work the Ontario March of
Town Topes
Holiday, dinner guests with Violet
M. Rader of Exeter were Wesley and
Suzanne Rader, Ottawa; Jim and Lin-
da Coates. Mississauga; David and
Patricia Kirk, London; Roy and Gail
Rader and girls, St. Marys; Mrs.
Beatrice harrower, Port Franks:
Donald and Karen Rader and family..
Zurich: Faye, Robert and Shelli
Rader, Dashwood and Clarence and
Laureen Deibel, Exeter.
Wesley and Suzanne Rader visited
with the former's mother for a couple
of days and also called on relatives
and friends.
Violet Rader was a New Year's din-
ner guest with Clarence and Laureen
Deibel.
Dimes has done in accessibility
reflects the organization's philosophy
to ensure the fullest participation and
integration of disabled persons in
society.
Community services are but one of
the many programs operated by the
5tiVer s
or
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Ontario March of Dimes. In order for
these programs to continue, the.
organization has its largest fundrais-
ing campaign of the year in January
and February. When you receive an
appeal for the Ability fund please give
as generously as you are able.
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