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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1974-01-24, Page 10HODGI NS McDONALD FThe Winghain Advance -Times, Thursday. January 24, 1974 Workshops stepping stone competitive employment +'Ourteen steps — take them tWa at a time. It's just a hop, skip > . a Dnp up from the street to the main entrance. Easy! Yes, e y if you have the full use of Yetir be. Sueh is not the case for Bob Peebles of Barrie. Bob is coin - fined to a wheelchair as the result Of an auto accident which left him paralyzed from the waist down. j Like many handicapped people, Bob is hampered by steps int!, public buildings and high street curbs that could be ramped to .emit wheelchair access. Bob Peebles is one of many thousands of handicapped per- sons who have had the strength to "pick themselves up" and come out of the shadow of their dis- ability. Bob was married last year, and recently became Di- rector of Ability Centres for the Ability Fund. Bob and disabled adults like him have developed a philosophy that has aided them in conquering even the most dif- ficult obstacles. However, the disabled have not 'been fighting alone; they have an ally. The.. March of Dimes Ability Fund has been organized' since 1951 to provide comprehensive service to all disabled and -or • handicapped adults in Ontario. What does the Ability Furld,do? As a volunteer, non-profit organization, The Ability Fund operates special workshops. in ten Ontario communities. In 1973, over 350 adults benefited from the' therapeutic work -recreation in this sheltered employment at- mosphere. The employees work on 'a regular basis receiving reimbursement based on produc- tivity. For many of the disabled, this program is a stepping stone to competitive employment. The Ability Fund assists handi- capped adults not eligible for government assistance. This in- cludes such services as aid in ob- taining wheelchairs, appliances, equipment and other special as- sistance required to improve the quality of life for the individual. In the past two years, there has been a 67 per cent increase in de- . Mand for the programs and ser- vices that the Ability Fund- pro- vides. All citizens need exercise. The Fund is determined to expand its recreational programs and op- portunities to " bring not only benefit but fun to the disabled. As ir+ el% 00e • 1 a pilot project this year, three live-in summer camps were or- ganized - to accommodate a total of 75 disabled adults. The pro- gram was a. wonderful success. The response from the handi- capped to such an idea was so great that a fourth camp was necessary. As a result, at the four camps,, 130 disabled adults lit- erally had the time of their lives. They were given the opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of summer m the company of others. The camp was a whole new exper- ience for the handicapped adult and a time to be treasured in memory. The objective of the March of Dimes, Ability Fund has been to provide the opportunity for all handicapped adults to realize their fullest . potential of voca- tional, recreational, and social rehabilitation, integration and acceptance by the society in which they live. The Ability Fund is proud of its work; it is proud to point out that no disabled adult in need who has come to the Fund for help has been refused. This record has only become a reality because of the help and concern of vol- . unteers, and the generous dona- tions from those who want to fur- ther the good work of the March of Dimes Ability Fund. Euchre, bingo party results - WROXETER — A euchre and bingo party was held in the com- munity hall on Monday evening, January 14 with seven tables in play. Winners in euchre were: High lady, Mrs. Margaret Adams, Wroxeter; second high lady, Mrs. Andy Gibson, Wroxeter; high man, Jim Wilson, Wroxeter; second high man, Ab. Nethery, Wingham. The special bingo went to Bob Brown, Wroxeter. Guests attend club dance FOR.DWICH — The Howick Country Square Dance Club met for its regular. dance on Thurs- day, at the Howick Central 55TH ANNIVERSARY S hool. There were over 90 in ate GORRIE. . Mr. and Mrs. 4 ndan e , .� o4q 40. 9E a! were Guests were present from honored on the. occasion of their Lucknow and Clinton. Caller for 55th wedding anniversary on the evening was E,gbert Jacobs. January 15th by friends and rela- Lunch was served following the tives, and also members of the dance. Howick Lions, Club. 96A world of knowledge awaits you inside!" "A WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE AWAITS YOU INSIDE!" --Steps separate the handi- capped from so many community benefits. Ramps both physical and social will assist the handicapped adult in becoming an active community member. Support the March of Dimes Ability Fund when the canvasser calls. Your donation provides hope and help for the handicapped. Cross country touring skiers form province -wide This month, a small group of cross country skiers and families from across the province have formed themselves into an as- sociation and are now busy look- ing for supporters to join with them. As a non-profit group,_ ded- icated to helping each other, the new association is much needed with literally thousands of winter sports enthusiasts rushing to out- fit their families with the low cost Gorrie Mr. and Mrs. Fullarton Gibson of Bright and Sam Robinson of" Kitchener spent Tuesday with Mrs. Harry Gowdy. Mrs. Charles Finlay also visited at the same home. • Blake Ferguson, Scott Gal- braith, Paul Crowe, and James Galbraith of Guelph spent the weekend at their respective homes. WISE HOME OWNERS WILL REALIZE BIG SAVINGS ON EARLY.., ORDERS OF BEAVER HOMES! 6% savings for cash buy- ers or 3% . discount 'on mortgage safes . . . the choice is yours. Either wad' it may be just the saving that will help syou com- fortably afford the new home you need and want now. But don't wait . Beaver's Winter work "own -it -now" bonus sav- ings are for a limited time or`y. Visit your nearest ' aver Store or mail cou• In below. BEAVER MES Helping to make home ownership easier! THE HOWICK• LIONS were so -successful in their venture with the swimming pool in Gorrie that they decided to share some of the money left over from the pool project. Warren Zurbrigg presented Walter Renwick of the Belmore artifi- cial ice committee with a cheque for $300. (Staff Photo) For FREE coloured BEAVER? HOME CATALOGUE fill in. 1 and mail to. BEAVER- LUMBER CO. LTD., Planned Buildings Division, 1 S70 Harrop Drive, Milton, Ontario. Phone aiot ()yes Ono v1 , p to build this yip Oyes 0 nn Nye ats tea IMP Ole MIMI ter- - tilt- r OW flit- - JAMES H. MARTIN phono 538.2515 323, APORD,N3NT. JOHN VERBEEK, on behalf of the Kurtzville arena com- mittee, accepted a 000 cheque -to go towards his commit- tee's work. Warren Zurbrigg gave him the cheque on Monday night at a Lions' meeting. The Howick Lions donated a total of $900 to three projects being undertoken in the area. i (Staff Photo) • equipment. Many more are ser- iously considering the ski touring sport but need assistance .tri selecting equipment, learning to ski quickly, and in locating where those pleasant little trails are hidden. The new group plans to answer many of these concerns and more as they join together from all ac= ross the province and devote their time locally to such topics as trails locations and trails marking, providing easy -to -ski instructions and even to helping skiers form their own little clubs so that many may enjoy the fun of sharing this invigorating_ winter sport together. The season, `touring' is the big word in cross-country circles and provides the backbone of themew association's activities: Already, in just a few short months, X-C skiers throughout the province have contributed information on over 90 trails locations, many with detailed maps. This figure is ea group expected to grow to over 300 trails locations and maps before the season ends. When compiled, these locations will then be shar- ed with other cross couf try skiers here in Ontario. Het e in the Wingham area, the young cross country group wish- es to hear from as many country skiers as possible this month. Their province -wide target is to receive 20,000 supporters names to the new association before the end of February. Skiers are asked to send just their name and address on a post- card this -week to Cross Country Supporters, Box 400, Downsview, Ontario M3M 3A8, and a vol- unteer will return your postcard with a progress report on all their ., activities. The handicapped appreciate a hand -up not a hand-out. By Sup- porting The March of Dimes Ability Fund, you give that hand UP. Heyer three area residents with awards thy$ PrOgrea DI in the a&moon Free'PreaSon ,Satu'dayA it states that John de We; and Simon de Boer have won awards -at Ridgetown, The report states: "Two Tveawater brothers won major awards at Ridgetown Coi' lege of Agricultural Technology's review,B held last March. John, a junior class member, won review grand champion in livestock field crop and all other classes. His brother, Simon, a college senior, wa✓s reserve champion in live- stock ap well as grand champion swine showman." The community offers congratulations to these people on their success. Quebec's 14,000 member 4-H Clubs planted over 250,000 trees in 1972. - WIfTECUURCH — Word has. been received here of good for- tune acquired by some of our local people. On the weekend.. it was learned that Leroy Rintoul showing 'Orville Osborne's Ch,aroiais cat- tle at Denver, Colorado,ceived second prize for the bull .ebited at Toronto L.nd Regina where it received first prize, as did the cow, At Denver, the cow received fifth prize. In the report of the Ridgetown- Forest fireltt short alb a reskilt Of what people do or do not do,. Constipate� Chew fastieA•Mft.:It s a chewing. gum laxative that's gently attest*. And oI.eaSant tasting. It's atta isXative everyone can tab. Su don't stiffer from irregulatfty. fieathfor a gentle laxative. Feet/A- 1/ t. 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"LET'S BUILD TOGETHER" THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM WILL COVER INSTALLATION OF GYPROC WALLBOARD AA, BUILDLL ASSOCIATE ' TCRE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 mrumniri TOMORROW There is only today between you and tomorrow Which is why Canada Pension Plan benefits will be increased today and will be kept in line with the cost increases of tomorrow What this means to you as a beneficiary From January 1st 1974, Canada Pension Plan benefit payments will be adjusted to reach ... then maintain a level in line with the actual cost of living. If you are receiving monthlybenefits that began during the period 1967 to 1973, your benefits have been recalculated so that the amount you receive in 1974 is relatedto the actual increase in the cost of living over the years your benefits have been paid. When you receive your January 1974 benefit cheque, you will see that it has been increased. The increase in your payment w ll vary from 8% to 20% and will depend on the year in which yob,. benefit first became payable. • In future years, if living costs continue to rise, you can expect further increases in your benefits based on current cost of living data. What this means to you as a contributor As a contributor to the Canada Pension Plan, you are building a basic and portable retirement plan for the future and at the same time providing current protection for yourself and your dependents against the 'possibility bf severe disability or early death. In order to protect the value of your eventual benefits, the Canadian Parliament has passed legislation which ensures that the contributions you make today will give benefits that maintain the purchasing power of today's wages twenty, thirty - or even fifty years from now ... when you need it! To achieve this, the Government plans to have the earnings ceiling — the maximum amount on whichcontributions are paid and on which benefits are calculated — increased each year so that it will reach, and then keep even with the Average earnings of Canadian industrial workers. This ceiling will be raised from $5,600.00 in 1973, to $6,600.00 in 1974 and' $7,400:00 in 1975. • This new earnings ceiling mean3'that the year's basic exemp- tion — the initial amount on which you' do not pay contributions — is changed from $600.00 in 1973 to $700.00 for 1974. ay �toi A These changes also mean that the maximum employee con- tributions will increase from $90.00,a year in 1973 to $106.20 in 1974. Your contribution is matched by .your employer. In the case of self-employed persons, the maximum annual contribution is increased to $212.40 for 1974 as against $180.00 last year. For earnings of less than $5,700.00, there will be no increase in contributions. The change in the earnings ceiling means that the maximum retirement pension will rise from $90.71 for pensions effective in.. f ecember 1973 to $134.97 for those whose pensions will begin in December 1975. As the maximum earnings levels for the years after 1975 continue to rise, so will the maximum retirement pensions in those years. There will also be increases in the maximum values each year for disability and survivors' benefits. If you have any questions or Mould like further informa- tion, please write: Canada Pension Plan, Department of National Health and Welfare, Place Vanier, Tower "A", Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 01.1. Your contributions today ensure your protection tomorrow. Department of National Health and welfare Ministers de le Sent national. et du Bien -etre social Marc Lalonde, Minister. 11 I9 • I M •