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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-10-29, Page 15One of Joy Taylor's many duties at Blyth Public School during her co-op work time is typ- ing, as she demonstrates here. (David Emslie photo) • Co-op student in Blyth By Dawn Hunking Joy Taylor is a Grade 12 co-op student at CHSS. Joy works every other afternoon at the Blyth Public School as a secretarial assistant. So far, her job has consisted of typing, fil- ing, photocopying and helping the other teachers. Later, she hopes'to learn to use the word processor. She says she likes her job very much, and she is learning a lot. "The teachers are very nice, and very helpful to me," she said. Joy thinks that co-op is a good experience and that it will be a great help to her in the future. William Black, the principal at Blyth Public School, had only good things to say about the program. "It is excellent on the -job training, which allows the student to know what is in store for them, if that is what they decide to do in the future. I don't think that they could ever get a better opportunity," he said. • Mr. Black also said that if given the chance to participate in the co-op program again he would. He thinks that they have organized the program very well and as of now, cannot think of anything he would like to see changed. "The student help is very useful to us, and I am learning a great deal from it, as well as Joy is," says Mr. Black. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1986—Page 15 Epilepsy -It's not Ducks Unlimited hold dinner Editor's Note: Kathy has been an epileptic for a number of years and will share some advice and experiences with the readers over the next few weeks. By Kathy Bromley October will soon be over and November is quickly approaching. November is Epilepsy Month and again this year we hope to bring the awareness of Epilepsy to the public. The following article is the condens- ed information concerning Epilepsy, but throughout the month of November I will go into it in a little more detail. Most important, epilepsy is not a disease, as man has believed or been led to believe for centuries. Rather, epilepsy is, a symp- tom of a disorder of the brain caused by an overactivity of the brain at any given time. Epilepsy is not a,s uncommon as most peo- ple think — over 400,000 Canadians are af- fected by epilepsy in one form dr another. What most people are unaware of is that anyone can have the misfortune of becom- ing an epileptic at any time. A sudden blow to the head, is just one example of how one can be affected. Very rarely is it inherited. It is a proven factor that 30 percent of the cases of epilepsy develop before the age of five and that 75 percent of the cases occur' Conservationists and wildfowl enthusiasts raised by the purchase of raffle tickets on from the Goderich, Clinton and Wingham items of merchandise donated by local mer - areas will once again be meeting in a fund- chants and businesses. raising effort on behalf of Ducks Unlimited As well, in excess of 40 items will be auc- Canada at the Third Annual Dinner and tioned off through a live auction and a silent Auction to be held on November 14. Bruce auction. Local auctioneer Bruce Rathwell Sully, Chairman of the Goderich Committee from Seaforth has agreed to donate his ser - of Ducks Unlimited Canada, says that ,his vices as auctioneer for the evening. Prizes committee hopes to raise in excess of $15,000 range from a micro -wave oven, to framed for the use of Ducks Unlimited, a North limited edition prints, to an original water - American Conservation organization color by local artist William Creighton. dedicated to the preservation of wetlands Mr Sully says as well that several local habitat. businesses and merchants have made finan- The Goderich Committee is in its third cial donations to the committee. year and at its first two fund-raising dinners The inaugural dinner of the Goderich and auctions raised a total of over $20,000 for committee in 1984 had a sellout crowd of 150 the benefit of Ducks Unlimited Canada. persons. This year the location has been Mr. Sully indicates that tickets will be sold changed to Saltford Valley Hall, outside for 175 persons, with most tickets being sold Goderich to accomodate the larger crowd of to couples at a cost of $50 per couple. In addi- 175. Mr Sully anticipates that once again tion, Mr. Sully has indicated that funds are there will be a sell-out crowd. • what you think before the age of 18. The type of seizures are determined by the area of the brain that is affected and by the symptoms shown. They are primarily broken down into four groups - grand mal, petit mal, psychomotor and focal seizures. They range from momentary lapse of attention as in the case of focal seizures to convulsions lasting up to three minutes as in the grand mal seizures. An important factor to remember if so- meone goes into a seizure is Do Not Panic, stay calm. Once a person is in a seizure, nothing can be done to bring them out of it. Let the seizure take its course. Just ensure that the victim is comfortable and that no . big issue is being made of the incident. The epileptic will feel poorly enough, without the •feeling of guilt tiding them afterwards also. Thanks to modern medication, epileptics can and do lead normal lives. In fact, studies have shown that epileptics take less time off work than that of the general work force. Very rarely are physical injuries obtained during a seizure, since the body often goes relaxed. The problem lies with mental in- seouritiec that the epileptic. faces doe to the Drug charges are held over Wetlands agreement signed •Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Ministry of Natual Resources recently announced the signing of an agreement with • Wildlife Habitat Canada to provide for a total of $1,000,000 annually to secure and preserve Ontario's most valuable remaining wetland areas. The Ministry of Natural Resources will provide $250,000 a year to secure wetland areas and this amount will be matched by Ducks Unlimited Canada. Wildlife Habitat Canada has agreed to match the combined Ministry and Ducks Unlimited funds up to a total of $500,000 annually. More than 200 years of development have wiped out 80 per cent of the original wetlands in Southern On- tario, and the Ministry and Conservation organizations, in signing the agreement have recognized the importance of combin- ing their efforts to preserve and protect re- maining wetland areas for the benefit of this and future generations. It is estimated that Ontario wetlands pro- vide direct and indirect -economic benefits in excess of $1 -billion per year, and at the same time provide many social and ecological benefits. GODERICH - A number of charges relating to an. undercover police investiga- tion in August were heard in Provincial Court in Goderich on October 20. A three-month undercover drug investiga- tion resulted in 33 arrests and 71 charges be- ing laid, August 22 when 40 police officers from OPP and municipal detachments in the county raided a number of houses. Of those charged, a number will appear in Provincial Court on November 10. They in- clude Kim Coleman, Exeter; Thomas Cyr, RR 1 Zurich; Ken Denomme, Exeter; Jamie Daer, RR Auburn; Kathy Austin, Goderich; Jeff Elliott, RR 1 Staffa; Eugene King, Exeter; Paul McClinchey, Hensall; Stephen McLean, Goderich; Dale Reid; Rowena Schaufler, Exeter; Nancy Smith RR 1 Zurich; Richard Swirklis, Seaforth; and Darin Telford, Bayfield. Charges against Darren Creamer will be heard November 24; Randy Chapman will appear in court February 4, 1987; Perry Daer will appear before a provincial court judge February 23; Betty Begeman will ap- pear March 9; Jeffrey Dale will appear at a preliminary hearing February 23, 1987 and Norman Knapp '_ will appear. in -court November 24. Ducks Unlimited Canada, for its part, was established in 1938 and since that time has assisted in the preservation or creation of over 3,000,000 wetland acres in Canada. Locally, Ducks Unlimited undertook the design and construction of the Hullett Wildlife Management Project located nor- theast of Clinton which resulted in the preservation of approximately 2,000 acres of flood plain alongthe south Maitland River. Natural Resources Minister, Vincent Ker- rio stated at the time the agreements were signed that most of the matched funding for the program was generated from sportsmen who are members of Ducks Unlimited and contributors to Wildlife Habitat Canada through the purchase of migratory bird hun- ting permits and the new wildlife habitat stamp. Mr. Kerrio said, "These people have shown they are concerned about the rapid decline of wetland habitat, and they want to do something about it." Ducks Unlimited Canada, through its Goderich Committee will be doing its part to raise funds to assist in programs such as those announced by Mr. Kerrio when it holds its third annual dinner and auction in Godericci on November 14. • Tips for a safe Halloween Halloween has traditionally been a fun time fices will be distributing "Tips" to school for children. children throughout its six county area. Unfortunately, because of their unique Developed for elementary school students vulnerability as costumed pedestrians, and and printed in orange and black op a reflec- because "trick or treating" is done when tive yellow polyethelene bag, the safety visibility is low, each year an anticipated message is concise and to the point. Children evening of excitement ends in tragedy for may read the "Tips" thetnselves and then some children and their families. take it home for discussion. To assist in alerting everyone to the The C.A.A. "Tips" Halloween safety bags pedestrian dangers associated with this holi- will be made available to over 50,000 school day, "Tips for a Safe Halloween" was in= children through police departments, school troduced by C.A.A. in 1979 to make youngsters boards, nursery schools and public libraries. and their families aware of potential Hallo- - They May also be picked up at any C,A.A. ween hazards. office in Essex, menti Lambton, Huron, Bruce, ,a "Tips for a Safe Halloween" has proved to Grey and Duffer/xi Counties. be man or g Safe H"Tifor g lloween" to date by C.A.A. Clubs. 0.""v6 liicle and This year, C.A.A.-Windsor and its Branch of p tyi Kelly MacAdam, who was sentenced tei 16 months in jail, was given another 30 days on charges of wilful damage stemming from an incident -at the Goderich OPP station where a hole was punched through a concrete block in the cell. Cheryl MacDonald and William James Rocho were found guilty of possession and fined $150. Patty Ann Shouldice was fined $100 on one charge while a second charge was dropped. Charges against Richard Shouldice were also dropped. Helen TeBrinke of Vanastra was fined $100 and $150 respectively on two charges of possession while a third charge was dropped. On other court news, a young offender charged with uttering a threat was found guilty and given two years strict probation by Judge Guthrie. The youth was to have psychiatric counselling and will not be allowed to possess any weapons during the probation term. Cecil Graham, the .23 -year-old London man charged with attempted murder, will appear at a preliminary hearing February 23, 1987. He was charged after Rick Pringle of,Auburn.was.stabbed eight times .near the Bedford Hotel on The Square. ,, poor attitudes from the public. Sometimes this has more of a strain on the person that what the medical condition itself has. I can honestly relate with this - I am an epileptic. Public education is vitally needed to assist victims in hopes of erasing all negative at- titudes towards epilepsy. Please Note: The Huron -Perth Epilepsy Unit is located in Clinton. Unfortunately, due to inflation, money must be raised to keep the local unit open. Perth has been able to meet their quota, but Huron County needs more. A fashion show at the Benmiller Inn is to beheld on November 5 to assist in keeping the local centre open. In the afternoon, ladies' and children's clothing will be modelled with refreshments available. Men and ladies' clothing will be shown in the evening. Many of the models consist of peo- ple with epilepsy and their families as their contribution towards keeping the centre open. If unable to meet the money required, the closest office will be in Stratford. Tickets are still available. Call 482-5527 or contact Kathy at 523-4497. Your attendance would be greatly appreciated. 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