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Times-Advocate, 1979-11-14, Page 24 (2)Po • ci 4A TIm•s-Advocate, Novsmb.r 14, 1979 x. -1440.1t eh 4tr 114 {y MR. AND MRS. NIEL STEPHENS Undo Louise Johnstone and Niel William Stephens were morried by Rev. John Wood in Harbour United Church, Taber- mory, on October 13, 1979. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Shirley Johnstone, Tobermory, and the late J.P. Johnstone. The grooms parents ore Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stephens, Kirkton. Music for the ceremony was provided by Mr. Lloyd Thompson, Lexie and Al Coulson. The bride's sister, Mrs. Carol Reony was matron of honour. Debbie Schaefer, Tracey Hopkins and Louise Johnstone were bridesmaids. Christy Johnstone and Jennifer Reony were flowergirls for their aunt. Mr. John Ur- quhart was best man and guests were ushered by Don Johnstone, Joe Stephens Jr. and Jim Bickel!. The couple are both graduates of Centralia College and now reside ot Kirkton. By ELAINE TOWNSHEND Last week 1 described the non -person syndrome -a con- dition that causes some peo- ple to have difficulty in- ' teracting with other people More on human rights because the latter group looked. talked or moved differently than the first group. One of the examples I used was a waitress who was con- fronted by two customers - one handicapped. the other non -handicapped. She com- municated only with the non - disabled person by bringing one menu and asking him. 19irond 111111 Nov. 1 - Nov. 30 STEWART REFINISHING "What will she have'''The 'she' was his companion. A non -handicapped friend and 1 developed a method for dealing with such a situa- tion As soon as we realized what was happening. 1 began to do all the talking 1 didn't give my friends order. but I gave my own order -loudly. clearly and in great detail. I asked for the second cup of coffee and what was available tor dessert. Sometimes 1 let the waitress recite the whole list of desserts, even though 1 already know what I wanted. (1 did it for spite: I never suggested I was a saint. 1 I asked for the cheque and even paid tor the meal. ( My friend paid her share under the table or when we got back to the car: I m not that generous.) Our purpose was to make the waitress interact with me and to help her realize I was no different from any customer. In most cases. by the time we left. the waitress was talking with me in a more relaxed manner. I'm not naive enough to believe 1 changed her whole attitude toward handicapped people: I just hope she wasn't quite as stunned the next time a han- dicapped person came into t1Je restaurant. ii Although the above situa- tion can be frustrating and embarrassing for everyone involved, it is usually caused by misunderstanding and can be handled on a one-to- one basis. As one person put it: "When you're han- dicapped, you don't just go halfway to make yourself accepted. You have to go three-quarters of the way or farther. Discrimination against the handicapped appears in even more blatant forms. I've heard and read about many cases. Disabled persons have been refused service in restaurants and asked to leave stores. They have been denied access to public transportation and educational facilities. They have been refused tenancy in apartment buildings. They have been denied not only opportunities to work but even opportunities to fill out job application forms. How would you feel is any of these things happened to you? What would you do'' Would you take it to court? The federal government has legislation which prohibits discrimination on grounds of physical disabili- ty in the area of employ- ment. The provincial governments of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island have similar legislation. Manitoba and New Odd 'n ends Brunswick prohibit dis- crimination on grounds of physical disability in areas of employment. public ac- commodations, services and facilities. property rental and occupancy. and publications, signs, display of various representations, etc. British Columbia. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario. Quebec, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories and Yukon, as yet, have no such legislation. Handicapped associations across Canada are lobbying to have the Fereral legisla- tion expanded. while associations in Ontario and other provinces are lobbying to have the physically dis- abled included in Human Rights Codes. One in seven persons in Ontario alone has a physical disability; the physically disabled are finally being recognized as a minority group which is entitled to protection under the Human Rights Act. Changes in legislation come painfully slow. In the meantime. respect for each other's differences and acceptance of each other's equality must begin at the grass roots' level on a one-to-one basis. MR. AND MRS. MIKE McCANN Bonnie Jean Klopp and Michael Joseph McCann were united in marriage on October 27 at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel church by Father Al Sasso. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Klopp, Grand Bend and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCann, Grand Bend. Matron of honour was Linda Anderson and bridesmaids were Jane Klopp, Judy Klapp and Patti McCann. Best man was Joe Regier and guests were ushered by Pete Case, Hugh Ryan and Perry Sereda. Flower girl was Kimmy Lewis and ringer bearer wos Matthew Anderson. The couple have taken up residence at RR 1 Grand Bend. Furniture handstripped 8 refinished. Repairs done as well as pianos refinished Free estimates, pick-up 8 delivery Special prices for senior citizens Approximately 2 %z miles south of Exeter on No. 4 Hwy. 235-2154 Anytime MR. AND MRS. PHIL LEGAULT Cheryl Ann Ford and Phil legoultwere united in marriage by Father Bernard legault at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on October 5th. Cheryl is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ford, Hay. Phil is the son of Mr. and Mrs. O.D.Legault, Exeter. Elaine Kestle was maid of honour. Cathy and Carolyn Ford were bridesmaids. Flower girl was Christine Bedard. Justin legoult was best man. Groomsmen were Bill Irwin and Aubrey Bedard. Bill Webster and J.P. legoult were ushers. Ring bearer was Andre Kennepohl. The couple arenow residing in Exeter. Starts at,.. We would like to thank our customers for their participation in our grand opening and in making it a success. The response was very much ap- preciated and we look forward to serving you in the future. We would also like to extend our thanks to those people who sent flowers and plants and those who helped us before and on opening day. The following are the winners for our free draw. $25.00 worth of merchandise Mrs. Leona McIntosh, RR 3 Dashwood $15.00 worth of merchandise Marion Johns RR 3 Exeter $10.00 worth of merchandise Sadie Parsons RR 3 Dashwood Thanks again Janet Coward & Sandra Rowe Little People 3 i MR. AND MRS. WAYNE CARTWRIGHT Exeter Bethel Reformed Church was the setting of the November 3 wedding of Lois Christine, daughter of Mrs. Ella Tinney, Exeter and Wayne Douglas son of Mrs. Irene Cartwright of Hamilton. Matron of honour wos Lisa Prance, while bridesmaids were Deborah Cartwright, and Lisa Cartwright. Junior bridesmaid was Melissa Cartwright. The best man was Larry Cartwright, ringer bearer James Cartwright and guests were ushered by Bud Mabon and Steve Cavin. The bride was given away by her daughter Lori Prance. The couple will reside in Exeter. 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