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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-04-19, Page 5r ': • • • tt . . . ‘.• +4.. a.... iaa • '‘.°Ji SOtiOty. furnish.aro ,•••• • • 7"1"!..!`"1"111,111, A second $15,000 grant to the furnishing of the archives room at the new Huron County Pioneer Museum has been presented to Huron County 'Council by the Huron County Historical Society. The presentation took place at council's regular April session and brings the society's total donation to the project to $30,000. The archives room in the new building will house the archives •collected by society volunteers over the years ever since the Huron County Historical Society was formed in 1964. Everything from old school records to photographs is included In the archives collection which was turned over to the museum last year after years of searching by thi society for a proper safe home The new facility provides a climate -controlled stacks room with AIDS AIWA plenty of root for future expansion, and. a reading room for those doing research on family histories and other projects. The society's donation was made possible through a bequest from the late Elizabeth Osbaldeston in 1 sq 2. The former Goderich Township resident, who lived in Toronto in later years, left the money to be used for equipment and books for an archives for the county. • • by James Greig Why is AIDS testing not man- datory? — T.A., Whitby, Ont. The most popular AIDS test is the one designed to identify antibodies to the virus in the blood. When any virus gets into a person's blood- stream, the body's immune system reacts by immediately producing specific antibodies to fight off that infection. In the case of the AIDS virus, however, these antibodies cannot destroy the virus, but only serve as an indication of its presence in the blood. Because the AIDS virus can remain dormant in the system for up to 14 months before becoming active and consequently stimulating the immune system into generating antibodies accordingly, anyone tested during that 14 -month period would test negative to the virus. They would, however, still be a carrier of the disease and capable of transmitting it. While mandatory AIDS testing might serve to provide some indication of those infected with the virus, in many cases it would only give people a false sense of security. How is my life insurance affected by the AIDS epidemic? C.A.B., Toronto, Ont. Most life and health insurance contracts are issued on a non - cancellable basis and once the contract is issued it cannot be modified or withdrawn by the in- surer, except in cases where in- formation was withheld at the time premiums are paid, the contract continues to be in effect and all claims will be paid. If, however, you are applying for life or health in- surance and happen to: -Be a member of an AIDS high- risk group who has been exposed to the AIDS virus --Have tested positive in an AIDS• antibody test -Be suffering — although perhaps not visibly -- from any AIDS-related illness (ARC) or related symptoms • Your request for insurance will likely not be granted. If you fail to divulge your current state of health or status and you are granted in- surance, any likelihood of you or your heirs appreciating the benefits of that insurance is unlikely since you did not make full disclosure at the time of your application and your claim will be denied. Insurance companies mayrequire you to take a medical examination at the time of your application, and this physical examination usually requires a blood test. While this test was originally performed to determine blood factors such as your cholesterol count, it now also explores the possibility of AIDS antibodies in yourystem. Certain groups have suggested that this is a discriminatory practice by the insurance companies, since the fact that you may have the'AIDS antibodies in your bloodstream does not suggest that you will develop continuedto ask , - about the Man organiza., Fpurpose arid itsop a400.4. „ . On $. ' ' 'more. wa ... pro, .111CititscUoitierevitartictillt .a oforrgiVaanizate non- ,, ciilanrg131140,nt to tOr dedicated to theperpetuation and ...' .441vilgv increase of. . North ' Anieriees bien restricted tri) Iv waterfowl resource. This goal is whrotairtf!Pirriindeat 1,1rabititiocal ss.„ achieved through- the restoration, preservation and creation of prime projects provide recreation rate waterfowl hreeding habitat in wiliir raintingoihsewr inlarntioni4s thalielo' fitihooA to Canada: - simply provide a little bitof nature. The organization emerged from Ducks um/kilted is eAkihientinft itoe, the interest of a hard-working group ,50th ananniversary - il."---r. '''...01715°'"'r this of people concerned not Anbr over it year, and ' the DU Tat -4714:-. If=nitli: '``''se;' on . : waterfowl population — 75 per serious depletion in North Americcean'st: inlyv.-i-tearee'.' —11; '"4".. 'a "Wiallit ""7s of which was totally dependent on In the Wingham area, sever* the breeding area of westerriCanado significant: ,waterfowl habitat for survival --- but also because projectshave beencompletedbyDU there was a grave danger that a few on ., private lands,. free of charge species might even become extinct. the landownerand OPT -1 .,t fit ,. :4 Since there was no legislation. in waterfowl and. other wildiVe. :'- ofCtaxanadampornoevyidoinngsuoohr projects, thespendianngd resounding dinnersu-easosrla, aution lohne was U.S. law prohibited the spendingof mittee. is ,currantii- planning this public funds in a foreign country, year's event,. te,he-heid again at the any group wishing to do so would ri"te BrusS!ls, Morris and . Grey Com - have to depend entirely on p • munity:Centre Sept. 23. funding. For more information, feel free to Backed by a number of busi- call Wingham DU chairman Blake nessrnen, sportsmen and conser- Evans at 357-1920. vationists who gave much of their Diane Thyme time and money, Ducks Unlimited Secretary illnesses, it mold(' be tmderstood County situation' not likely to changel"Middell says that insurance companies deal with risks, not with certainties. Everyone Wholias_been exposed to the virus has a significant extra risk, just as anyone who has had a recent heart attack has some increased mortality risk. •Insurers evaluate and deal with these risks, they don't wait until the eventual outcome is certain. Efforts are currently underway by the insurance companies to deter- -mine whether it will bepossible to provide at least partial insurance for those who are unable to obtain full coverage as a result of AIDS-related risks — for instance, to provide life insurance for deaths which arise from any condition not caused or influenced by AIDS. These efforts are complicated seriously. Often by the lack of accurate and complete information on the cause of death, and also by incomplete medical information at this stage on the full impact of the AIDS virus on various body systems. However, this possibility is still being explored. All medical research concerning AIDS is being closely monitored by the insurance industry. However, until a cure or vaccine is on the horizon, insurance companies will continue to adapt risk evaluation and classification procedures. AIDS will definitely have significant impact in terms of additional benefit payments and Dear Editor: The iew ill be I would like to* clear up the coherent and enforceable, and treat confusion about the Ontario retailers more equitably. government's plans for Sunday In addition, amendments to the shopping legislation. Employment Standards Act will, for - On April 14, the government un- the first time, provide effective veiled its plans to change legislation protection for all retail workers, who in order to provide Ontario residents will now have the right to -refuse with a new set of rules which are unreasonable assignment of Sunday fairer, more coherent and can be work. enforced. The amendments also provide The amendments are not likely to protection for religious groups, - result in major changes in, the cur- while allowing for an -orderly rent Sunday shopping situation in transition to the new rules over a Huron County. five-year period. The new rules will allow Ontario Overall, the changes proposed by communities freedom of choice in the Ontario government will provide determining their own 'ridividual number of important benefits needs. Local governm( will b- while leaving the decision-making able to pass bylaws permitting the powers in the hands of the locally - opening or requiring the closing of elected councillors. retail establishments on _Sunday in Sincerely yours keeping with their own values. Jack Riddell AS a result, Huron municipalities Agriculture and will be able to allow the present Food Minister situation to continue -if they wish. Or, they will be able to make Contract awarded changes, if they wish. Currently, some — such as Blyth, Barry Weigel of Mildmay has been Bayfield and Goderich — allow awarded the contract to construct varying degrees of Sunday openings, the Bone Municipal Drain on the while nearby towns such as Clinton, second concession of Morris Wingham and Exeter are far more Township later this year. restrictive. The contract was awarded at the The new rules are an extension of first monthly meeting of Morris the current practice, which allows council. The Weigel bid was the AIDS or AIDS-related illnesses additional insurance t to 11 municipahties control of store hours lowest of five receiv d cos s a of e . of the contract application. While it is true that you may not us.' six days a week, and partial control Engineer Andy McBride of Malt - Existing legislation and safeguards, however, are adequate to ensure that the voluntary ri sharing process of the system is As long as the necessary develop AIDS or AIDS-related Speakers offer increased awareness of disorders Dear Editor:: May is Speech and Hearing Month in Canada. -The ,sPeeelt4angtiage pathologists of Huron- and Perth Counties lkilieve-increasifit public awareness and knowledge of coninainidatiOn dlitirdere la the first steplrnoreviiiting, ridniiiiik their eftOston`-',1,1101740010.4 tldfOrniliesc:. Top i of*better understand *.‘ • }Itir�i 4udfoi�gi, the 06 of Sunday hours. The new rules give land Engineering in Wingham was the municipality more control over on hand for the opening of the ten - k . Sunday hours. ders. Mr. McBride estimated the job The new laws will also have clear at $15,780 and Mr. Weigel's bid was.4- - advantages over the current chaotic $15,922. preserved, providing that the spread of .4IDS can be controlled through public education and research. AIDS has resulted in, more than 200 death claims in Canada as of November ,L1 7, amounting to more than $12.5 million. It is estimated that AIDS will result in life insurance com- pardekintanada paying $2,3 billion extra iadeath benefits over the next 12 years, equal to five or six per cent of total deathelaims. • Editor's note: 'James Gettig a raembeir of the 'Canadian 'Mlle Health Association and Audi:War the hook "AIDS: What Every Responsible Csiodlan Should itnoW". have ackosiiikuitlyout MD* Wilco AIDSAwaretiitot410 UMW Avesits, ,Williiiwdalec bureau. They are avaiable- to speak free of Charge, to service groups, special interest groups, parent tfrOAI.Ps• tiorginSA011100 andOthein... TO arrange Mr a Speaker, we would encourage contacting your IOeaI speech,tiatlx4ogitt, or the co- - ordinaho‘ of the speakers bureau Who be reached during business Mart Winghath, and District Egepital, 8574110-Eitt. 289. the -Thank Ytittfor yonrasslitance 1' 01 the Speeeh brhitgitiglitio tie* service to the puhltesa attention. Shicately P. B entititOlith tor ti latik• "%AO LotA1A.A4 ,t *Air fti MAW tilkliitio.k44 *A At ..a.441;q1 (Continued from Page 4A) • didate for the Liberal nomination for District Hospital, R. P. Ritter of the federal riding of Bruce. Present Wingham was returned by MP for the riding, Ross Whither, unanimous ballot as the board's will retire at the end of his term. chairman. James Cardiff of Brian Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brussels is vice-chairman. DeWitt Miler, has been awarded an The Bruce Brick and Tile Works • Ontario Graduate Scholarship for academic excellence at University of Western Ontario. Be has just completed a four -yew -Honors B.A. Sociology course and plans to commence his studies toward M.A. in the fall. . The Wingham Senior Cittaeas have chosen a new name tor their 1opandw1�hepcefthbekown • 1,44.44.4io tif.4iso 64csiu 1 north of Teeswater will re -open next month after four years of inactivity. The new owners are Bruce Tile Inc. and the, new industry is expected to employ about 15 area workers. John Carswell • will be the general nianager of the plant. Itadio s director at Cli:NX, ertivifOr %ogles of Winghatn, thnthath wM be a eon- ault.