The Wingham Advance-Times, 1974-01-24, Page 10HODGI NS
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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
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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.
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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)
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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 $900 to three projects being undertoken in
the area. i (Staff Photo)
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equipment. Many more are ser-
iously considering the ski touring
sport but need assistance .tri
selecting equipment, learning to
ski quickly, and in locating where
those pleasant little trails are
hidden.
The new group plans to answer
many of these concerns and more
as they join together from all ac=
ross the province and devote
their time locally to such topics
as trails locations and trails
marking, providing easy -to -ski
instructions and even to helping
skiers form their own little clubs
so that many may enjoy the fun of
sharing this invigorating_ winter
sport together.
The season, `touring' is the big
word in cross-country circles and
provides the backbone of themew
association's activities: Already,
in just a few short months, X-C
skiers throughout the province
have contributed information on
over 90 trails locations, many
with detailed maps. This figure is
ea
group
expected to grow to over 300
trails locations and maps before
the season ends. When compiled,
these locations will then be shar-
ed with other cross couf try skiers
here in Ontario.
Het e in the Wingham area, the
young cross country group wish-
es to hear from as many country
skiers as possible this month.
Their province -wide target is to
receive 20,000 supporters names
to the new association before the
end of February.
Skiers are asked to send just
their name and address on a post-
card this -week to Cross Country
Supporters, Box 400, Downsview,
Ontario M3M 3A8, and a vol-
unteer will return your postcard
with a progress report on all their .,
activities.
The handicapped appreciate a
hand -up not a hand-out. By Sup-
porting The March of Dimes
Ability Fund, you give that hand
UP.
Heyer three
area residents
with awards
thy$ 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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