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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-02-01, Page 10(519) 291, CDADTEHED ACC II '1. relxlrt : > t mtK r1Ia111. r meetlflg that the add0101=: should be nompleted in:JW e, as p'lapned. , Mr. Rowland: said work. On the project .,i;s , going,' v14 noting the men are williang°oto work at jobs other than ,hake for whichthey bad been trained. For example, he said, electricians and brick- layers are doing .other jobs as well. The addition to the school is being built under the Canada -Ontario 'Employ- ment Development (COED) program. The total cost of the project is estimated at $161,500, with the govern- ment contributing $68,620 and the board picking up the ''ff rence. Hydro to'close plant Heavy water plant A at the Bruce Nuclear Power Development is likely to be shut down in mid -1984, provided that inspections confirm the reliability of heavy water plant B, an Ontario Hydro spokesman has announced. The move Yellows a year- long study which concluded that, with decreased demand for electricity, only one heavy water plant is needed to meet Hydro's present and future heavy water needs. (Heavy water acts as both a coolant and a moderator in CANDO nuclear reactors.) Don White, Hydro com- munity relations officer at the BNPD, said the shut- down will reduce operating JUST CLOWNING AROUND—Paul Elgie, the drama teacher at the F. E. ,Madill Secondary School, gave Rick Whiteley, the Grade 7 teacher from the Wingham Public 'School, a demonstration do how to operate a puppet last Friday. The studer is from the public school are being helped by Mr. Elgie's senior drama class to make the puppets for the public schoolers' April production of "The Wizard of Oz". March of Dimes helps disabled to be mobile and independent costs by about $30 million a year. "Closing a heavy water plant is part of Hydro's continuing commitment to adjust to a slower growth rate," he said. "It comes hard on the heels of other major cuts Hydro has made in operating and capital budgets." Mr. White estimated about 400 jobs will be affected by the shutdown, but said as many employees as possible will be relocated at the BNPD site or elsewhere in Hydro operations. "Hydro's commitment to Nuclear power and the Bruce community has not. changed," he said. "We're still forecasting 3,600 per- manent jobs for the Bruce area in the future." This is down 400 from a previous forecast issued in 1982, which included both heavy water plants. Presently the combined operations and construction workforce at .the BNPD is about 6,500, which is forecast a. to gradually decline to about 3,900 by the end of 1987. "George Orwell's concept of `doublethink' — to know anal not -'iii -i novo---- -may b more of a reality with dis- ability than many people are willing to, admit," according to Wade Hampton, president of .,the Ontario March of Dimes. In 1984, Mr. Hampton says, most people hold two sets of beliefs about disabled peo- ple... Following _1981, the Inter- national Year Of Disabled Persons, people ' have ac- cepted the fact that disabled men and women, with suf-, ficient support' and incen- tives, can function as inde- pendently as anyone else. However, many people are reluctant to take the first step, opening doors through education, accessible hous- ing, training and hiring peo- ple with disabilities. "This form of doublethink exists and can hurt society as a whole and the develop- ment and integration of an individual in particular," says Mr. Hampton. He points out that Orwell's futuristic novel, "Nineteen Eighty -Four" depicts an age of uniformity, where large groups of people are conven- iently categorized. 4 "People with disabilities are segregated frequently as a separate class in this man- ner today. Dehumanization of this kind fosters a Nine- teen Eighty -Four reality." Orwell sounds the alarm that the reality can be avoid- ed, if people take action, Mr. Hampton says. "That is why the Ontario March of Dines is commit- ted to providing many serv- ices which assist physically disabled adults in Ontario achieve- a meaningful and dignified life. Any why it initiates public education programs to help others understand the needsand abilities of disabled men and women." nology make it accessible to individuals who can not use a standard typewriter or com- puter keyioar-d. Free park admission highlights bicentennial Summer may still be months away, but the Ministry of 'Natural Re- sources is already plan- ning its bicentennial gift: there will be no day -use admission charge at any of Ontario's provincial parks on Monday, Aug. 6, 1984, the Civic Holiday. Many parks will have even more to offer that day, with bicentennial events ranging from public picnics to U 1 \ItOI Ni) 1111 II()1 131 i) B\116kI1( III\ (dI 1 254 Josephine St. Wingham Phi 357-2993 Come in and choose a gift for your Valentine, Colour Co-ordinated Accessories for BED - BATH - KITCHEN ° SHOWER & WEDDING GIFTS historical demonstrations and pageants. The bicentennial holds a special significanc✓i'or two of Ontario's provincial parks. It marks the first full year of operation for Frontenac Provincial Park in eastern Ontario and the' 75th anniversary of the Quetico Forest Reserve, the forerunner of Quetico Provincial Park in north- western Ontario. ' Frontenac Provincial Park, a 70 -square -kilometre park 30 km. north of Kingston, officially opened last year. The rocky, lake - studded park has about 100 km. of hiking trails, 40 km. of canoe routes and is renowned for its excellent lake trout, brook trout, northern pike and bass fishing. ' Quetico, 160 km. west of Thunder Bay on the Ontario - Minnesota border, will host a number of special events, including a border ceremony, a public picnic and a historical pageant, during the summer -months'. These activities will celebrate the ;.75th an- niversaries nniversaries of both Quetico and the Superior National Forest, which is across the border in Minnesota, JOB ASSISTANCE With unemployment rates for disabled people esti- mated at between 50 to 80 per cent, the March of Dimes of- fers vocational assessment and training at 11 centres in the province. When an indi- vidual is ready for competi- tive employment, he or she is provided with assistance in finding a job., Disabled adults are sup- plied with a variety of assistive devices to . help them ..regain or maintain their mobility and indepen- dence. Aids available in- clude walkers, canes, prosthetic limbs and sophis- ticated electronic devices which can turn on and adjust electrical appliances with the touch of a single switch. Community Development staff assist self-help groups, ,professionals and businesses in making communities more accessible for persons with disabilities, through such activities as curb cuts, renovations, trahsportation and recreation services. VACATIONS Enjoying a summer vaca- tion is often taken for grant- ed. But for many people who live year-round in chronic care wards, a vacation at one of three Ontario March of Dimes' camps is their only alternative. Campers are able to take advantage of summer activities while re- ceiving the necessary sup- port care, if required. In a pilot project intro- duced this year, the Ontario March of gimes is exploring #"microcomputer applications which can enhance recrea- tion, communication, educa- tion and employment possi- bilities for disabled adults. Individuals living in hospit- als and group homes will be using microcomputers to pursue some of their person- al interests, from music to following the stock market. Adaptations to the tech - I' 1f p'ro e. t involving _Mk eIi dreh of MT. WARleYfitirade 7 class. -at IVIPOOM Puibbc School" and liglgte's senior drama class from the F. E. Madill.Segerdary School has proved ,het public and high school students can work together well, The students{ from the drama class aregiving the younger kids a hand at constructing puppets for an upcoming puppet play "The Wizard of Oz". Mr. Elgie said he thinks the spirit .of cooperation between the younger and older students is "fantastic" and jokingly added it might mean a few recruits for his drama class somewhere down the road. The public schoolers journey to Madill every Tuesday and Friday af- ternoon at 2 p.m. to work on the .puppets for 40 minutes. The room was a hub of Lactivity last Friday as everyone got to work im- mediately mmediately glueing, cutting or painting. "I have no discipline problems here," said Mr. Whiteley. Mr. Elgie said the puppets are patterned after the original, "Muppets" of television and screen fame and he learned how to make them while taking advanced studies in dramatics.l.at the University of Western On- tario, London. Each "Muppet" 'starts with the same basic foam pattern. Then • other things are added, like noses and ears, to make each puppet unique: Even the "Tin Man" was being fitted with his oil- can hat last week. A total of 28 puppets will be constructed in all, one for each child in Mr. Whiteley's class. The play was the kids' idea, he said, but admitted the idea has grown on him ttio-aird-n twfie is-as-enthnsed "But, simply -knowing that these and other services are available to disabled adults through the Ontario March of Dimes is not enough," says Mr. Hampton. "We need the continued support and commitment of business ' leaders and the public to offer full participa- tion to physically disabled adults, in every aspect of life in Ontario." This year's Ontario March of Dimes' .. Ability Fund campaign takes place throughout January until Feb. 14. ' a partition operating, their MVOs, The production is scheduled tentatively for Education Week in April. Naturally, the students from Mr. Elgie's classwill be invited to attend, - .4 r about it as his students. But there still is a lot of work to be doge. Currently, the script for the play ,has eight acts and Mr, Whiteley and his young charges must decide whether or not to combine some of the action or leave it as is. Also, a miniature stage for the production and scenery must be constructed. Mr. Whiteley said he is hoping to find a sound -room where he can tape the production beforehand because the children' voices will not carry well if they are behind Deputy governor visits Lions Club Deputy' Governor John Stewart from the Blyth Lions Club addressed the regular meeting of the... Wingham club last Tuesday evening. Mr. Stewart reminded the Lions of the theme of the International Lions' Presi- dent Dr. Jim Fe 'Wier: Join Bands in Service. Some objectives of Lions clubs are, he said, to provide" op- portunities for the visually impaired, to aid in the detection a'n'd research of diabetes and to deal with drug abuse among com- munity citizens because it is no longer a big city problem. He also urged the club members to "join hands to build Lionism" and to in- crease Lions services in .the community.. He challenged the group to end the year with two more new members than when it began. Mr. Stewart, along with members from his own club and the local club, installed Jeff Carson as a new member of the Wingham Lions Club. In other business, the local club has nominated Zone Chairman John McInnes, a member of the Wingham club, for district deputy governor at the District A-9 convention scheduled for April. Lion Orbin Eckmeier from the Mildmay club also was present and he asked for the support of the Wingham club as he also is running for governor at the convention. The Wingham .Lions donated $200 to the youth exchange and $200 to the hard of. hearing. The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 14 when there will be a speaker to discuss diabetes. The Lions will host the variety concert during Frostyfest and , the effective speaking competition is set for March 13. Lion Lloyd . "Casey" Casemore reported an at- tendance of over 80 per cent at the meeting with 24 members present. They say the answer to your problems is just around the corner. Why not take a walk and find out. P,ORTICipnrrian Walk a hlock.Today. PAUL EDWARDS, a Grade 7 student at the Wingham Public School, got some help from Pam Pepper, a member of the senior drama class at the F. E. Madill Secondary School, making his puppet for the upcoming class presentation or. he-'Wiza of-Oz'-)fir.`�e-- high school drama teacher, said if is a great chance for the older students to help the younger ones. 4 Lt.... -L. BRANCH REUNION All Veterans and wives of the Winghamn, Turnberry Township urea are invited to a Branch 180, Royal Canadian Legion reunion on July 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 1984. There will be a Drumhead Service on Sunday, July 22nd. Please contact Com- rades Willis Hall or B. P. Morin (Branch Secretary), P.O. Box 121- , Wingham, Ontario, NOG 2W0 or phone (519) 357-2126, 357-3390 or 357-1 190. Would the general public who are aware of any: veterans living out of the Area, please send names and addresses to B. P. 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