Clinton News Record, 2016-01-20, Page 1010 News Record • Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Foundations Huron to host Joey Moss who works with the Edmonton Oilers
Dream Big event to
showcase inspiring
speakers
Special to
Clinton News Record
Foundations Huron is
gearing up for its 2nd
"Dream Big" event on March
10 at the Libro Community
Hall, 239 Bill Fleming Drive,
in Clinton at 7 p.m.
Katie Fox, Coordinator of
the program is "thrilled with
the lineup of presenters this
year." Fox goes on to say
"Foundations Huron is hon-
oured to showcase some
very talented people who
will inspire our community
to see the abilities of all peo-
ple and are proof of the
incredible things that hap-
pen when you dream big!"
Joey Moss was born with
Down Syndrome, has been
the locker room attendant
for the Edmonton Oilers
since 1984 and served with
the Edmonton Eskimos
training staff since 1986. Joey
has received numerous
awards recognizing his
determination and passion
for sports, and in 2015 was
inducted into the Alberta
Sport's Hall of Fame to hon-
our his contributions to both
teams. Joey has also lent his
name and support to "Joey's
Home", an assisted -living with fans.
home for individuals with The event will also feature
developmental disabilities. Andy Hubbard, a self-advo-
Tanya Ponich, who was cate and promising motiva-
also born with Down Syn- tional speaker from Kincar-
drome and a fighting spirit, dine who aims at improving
is an advocate for individu- all areas of supports that
als with different abilities impact people with Fetal
and has been spreading her Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
message of hope and sup- and their communities. Ryan
port for the past several McTavish, the founder of
years by promoting her Autism Rocks and his band
belief that anything is will kick off the evening.
possible. Appetizers will be provided
Together, Joey and Tanya by PineRidge BBQ Co.
will deliver the keynote pres- Foundations Huron, a
entation, answer questions program of Community Liv -
and be available for a "meet ing-Central Huron, is an
and greet" to sign auto- innovative service which
graphs and take pictures strives to assist young adults
Drivers need to adjust to the weather and road conditions
Special to the
Clinton News Record
Huron County Ontario Pro-
vincial Police (OPP) officers
are once again reminding
motorists to always drive
according to weather and
road conditions. On January
11, over 24 hours Huron OPP
officers had responded to sev-
eral collisions throughout the
county.
Earlier that morning Huron
OPP officers responded to
three separate collisions on
Bluewater Veterans Highway
(Highway #21) between
Kingsbridge and Amber -
ley. Nobody was injured in
these collisions. This section
of Bluewater Veteran's High-
way has been experiencing
intermittent white-out condi-
tions throughout the day.
Also, earlier in the morning,
a driver of a Jeep Wrangler
made a careless pass of a
transport truck on an icy sec-
tion of Amberley Road near
Molesworth. The driver of the
oncoming vehicle tried to
escape the collision however
she collided with the trans-
port truck. She sustained
minor injuries from the colli-
sion. The driver of the Jeep
Wrangler, a 48 -year-old male
from Listowel has been
charged with Careless
Driving.
Huron OPP encourages all
motorists to check the headlights during winter
weather and road conditions travel. Remember, daytime
prior to leaving home. If the running lights do not engage
conditions are unsuitable for your rear tail lights, making it
travel please postpone any difficult for drivers behind
unnecessary travel until the you to see your vehicle.
conditions improve. • Stay alert, focus on the
If you must travel, do so road and avoid any sudden
safely by adjusting your driv- braking, accelerating or
ing habits. steering.
• Allow extra time to travel The leading cause of colli -
to and from your destination. sions that occur during win-
• Slow down and adjust ter months is poor driving,
your driving to the current not poor driving condi-
road and weather conditions. tions. Slow down, stay alert
• Leave extra space when and stay in control. Follow -
following vehicles as the ing these three simple steps
stopping distances will be will go a long way in reduc-
more than double on snow ing the number of winter -
covered and icy roads. related collisions on our
• Activate your full set of Huron County roads.
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SOCIETE DE GESTION
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NWMO Learn More Centre
The Municipality of Central Huron is one of nine communities
involved in a process of learning about Adaptive Phased
Management (APM), Canada's plan for the safe, long-term
management of used nuclear fuel. The Nuclear Waste
Management Organization is working collaboratively with the
community to advance preliminary assessment studies.
Learn about APM, meet NWMO staff, ask questions and
offer your thoughts. Drop in to the NWMO community office
and Learn More Centre in Clinton.
Everyone is welcome.
NWMO Learn More Centre
(Central Huron)
38 Albert Street, Clinton ON
519.386.6711
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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with a developmental disa-
bility to make a successful
transition from high school
to adult life in their commu-
nity. The program endeav-
ours to build inclusive com-
munities by assisting people
to find their niche, and to
become active members of
their community; sharing
their strengths, gifts and
talents.
Young adults supported
by Community Mentors are
busy all throughout Huron
County serving in many
social roles: as volunteers,
licensed drivers, gym, com-
mittee & service club mem-
bers, athletes, and many
more.
Fox says "This evening is a
night to celebrate inclusion,
overcoming obstacles, reach-
ing goals and dreaming big!
We hope you will join us."
Tickets are $10 and availa-
ble for purchase at four loca-
tions in the county:
Community Living -Central
Huron, Goderich
The Foundations Huron
Office, 15 Rattenbury St E,
Clinton
Community Living Wing -
ham & District, Wmgham
Community Living - South
Huron, Dashwood
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As a caregiver, this woman
says, "We walls a road of uncer-
tainly, exhaustion, grief, frustra-
tion and sleeplessness" but
having said that, there is always
help available. She is thankful
for her family and says, while
the day programs are excellent,
it did not work for her husband.
What has been a saviour is the
Minds in Motion program. This
is a program for people living
with early to mid -stage Alzhei-
mer's disease or other demen-
tias and their care partners.
While there is currently no cure
for the Alzheimer's disease and
other dementias, research
shows that combining physical
activity, and mental and social
stimulation may slow the dis-
ease progression. Minds in
Motion brings together people
with dementia and their care
partners in a way that is not
influenced by illness. "This pro-
gram has been the greatest gift,"
she says adding when she is
there she knows she is not
alone. She can talk to spouses
who are going through the
same thing and her husband
loves the program.
And with life's challenges,
comes some great things too.
For this woman they are gifts.
In her situation, she is thank-
ful
hankful for her husband's contin-
ued sense of humour. They
laugh, and laughter is a survi-
vor mechanism. He can sense
her emotions when they are
"out of whack" and he is com-
passionate. He is appreciative
.the new normal
of every meal she prepares
and he tells her stories of his
youth that she had never
heard before. She has learned
patience because they are liv-
ing their life at a way slower
pace. "I enjoy the moment
and find joy in even the small-
est thing." She has learned to
appreciate the simple beau-
ties of a kinder world; a cup of
coffee, the birds, cats, snow,
sunshine.
She has learned to be in the
moment, to not let her
thoughts drift but to listen to
what her husband is saying.
"He wants to be listened to
and I have to see his world."
Most importantly, she
states she has learned the
importance of a smile.
As this disease progresses,
this courageous caregiver
reads everything she can find
on the disease. Local Com-
munity Health Centres have
books and videos and support
groups. "Knowledge is power,
she emphasizes. They have
experienced counselors, like
VanWyk, who can help every
step of the way because being
a care giver is not something
anyone is able to do alone.
While the process for those
affected is pretty well mapped
out in stages, the caregiver's
life is ever changing. This
woman says she is still learn-
ing to communicate for this
new normal and that is an
ongoing challenge because
every day is different, every
day is an adventure.
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