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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, May 4,1994 Corrections to Outlines and Articles by Laura J. Richards the story; A1 Hancock has his sight buck It started out with contact with a »f t * s called ocular histpolasmo- fungus that grows on dried pigeon s j s " Hancock on Monday after- or seagull droppings. _ noon, May 2, at his home. It finished by blinding a Bow- Doctors don't know what caused manvillc resident for almost eight but (be results are that scar tissue years. disturbs the mirror of the eye, Han- But, there is a happy ending to coc ksaid. The scar tissue is from ruptured blood vessels in the eye. The rupturing rupturing of the vessels is caused by an illness illness spread by the fungus that grows on bird droppings. While the explanation seems odd, that is where the cause of the blindness comes from, says Hancock. Hancock. The blindness didn't come out of nowhere, either. It took about five years for the entire process to be completed. "What I could sec was distorted. I could see color and movement, but no detail," he said. It even hurt his eyes if he went out into the sun without sunglasses on. For Hancock, while he did not experience a veil of darkness, he was considered to be legally blind. He said he didn't say anything to his family for awhile because he wanted to be sure of what was happening happening to him. However, at the beginning of April he decided that was enough and made an appointment with his eye doctor in Peterborough. But, the two-month wait proved to be too long a wait for Hancock, so he made an appointment to see an optometrist optometrist too. "I couldn't wait." So, on April 8, he got a new pair of glasses to help him see. He noted that just prior to putting the glasses on, he swung around to look across the hall in the Oshawa Centre and it was blurry. "When I put them on everything jumped out at me," he said with delight delight The first thing he did once he got A outline accompanying the photo of Kirby Centennial School children incorrectly identified the school as Newcastle Public School. Within the article "Environmental Fair Has Slogan of "Green Today, Healthy Tomorrow," states that the fair was held at the Bowmanville Recreation Recreation Complex, reusable dishes were not used at the Green Cafe. This is in correct. The Green Cafe has always used reusable dishes. In a photo of the Bowmanville High School students who took part in. • the Intermediate School Reach Team, the name of Norman Lansing was left., out. We're sorry for the inconvenicncç- , and any confusion the incorrect infor-, mation may have caused anyone. ril ' Happy Mother's Day from The Style Shoppe Come in and see our new Spring Arrivals... Swimwear - Sportswear, etc. 10% Discount L^SdonSmke with this advertisement (exp. May 31,1994) jhc) 106 King St. E. 623-5455 Bowmanville He had to give up his driver s li- hack home, was to go to the barber cense and his job to live on a disa- s h op h y himself. Bowmanville resident A1 Hancock is one happy individual. Recently Recently he regained his sight after eight years of being legally blind. Hancock says the best thing about having his sight back is the sense of freedom he has gotten back. Prior to this he has had to rely on other other people to help him get around. Fence to be Erected Near Tracks A six-foot chain link fence will be going up along the north side of the Old Highway Two next to the Funding Cut From Page One provai for the total of the projects," said Stockwell. As for councillors wanting to know what would happen if the municipality municipality wanted to re-designate money from the program to other CP railway right-of-way off Rhonda Rhonda Boulevard, Bowmanville, bility pension. He said it was hard because his wife, Louise, then had to support the family. "It was a very difficult time. There was no one who knew what was happening for moral support." It also meant having to rely on someone else to chauffeur him to his errands. "I couldn't even go to the barber on my own," Hancock said. He talked about the day that he fried to walk to the business centre of Bowmanville and got hung up for about three hours trying to find Roe- nigk Drive. "I had to rely on other people." Of all the complications in his The tenders for the 210 metre l* 16 * ac * c °f freedom to go when fence are being called for by the Public Works Department. It is estimated estimated the fence could cost up to $17,000, which the municipality will cover. .However, it is unknown who is actually responsible for this work -- the municipality or the owners of the railway track. As to whose responsibility of the and where he chose and the isola tion were the hardest things on him. However, he did note that it is during difficult times that people learn who their friends are. "I was lucky. I had a real network network of friends who I was able to lean heavily on." The best thing about these particular particular friends is that not once "did projects, Stockwell said, "if one re- building of the fence it is "would be 1 they tell me that they felt sorry for visited a project then one goes back ver y difficult to determine and me." to the ministry with it.".. . would also take considerable time," Now he doesn't have to think However, the waiting period states Evans' report. about it anymore, would be shorter than the one cur- as it is Evans said he would "ad- Early this spring, Hancock began rently under way. vice the rail company of the work" to notice an improvement. Mayor Hamre told the committee an d at that time ask for one-half of "I noticed the difference when she would not want the Bowman- the cost. the snow went and I was able to get' ville Recreation Project put on hold. One of the points brought up dur- out with the dog." "We can't leave the complex'as it ing the meeting is ttieldéâ ôï a prec-y' is.. It is unfinished," Mayor Hamre edent.being set by the.construction.j said. . . ■ j y- , of the fence. '! ) ■ ; /- Council will be looking at a re- ; Councillor AnrfDresBnski want- port on the mitter on Monday night, e d to know if that hap been consid- May 9,1994./ cred. Looking for a I \ unique gift for Mother's Day at a ^ reasonable price? ■|=. Come into the ■ best little craft store around! \u\um Locally handmade crafts, pottery, glass, jewellery, dried flowers, wreaths, arrangements, small wood furnishings and much, much more. Bring in your tired wreaths and floral arrangements and we will revive them for you. Crafts on consignment welcomed. Our clever wood crafters will cut and design to your requirements ... eg. shelves, deacon's benches, quilt racks, chests, etc. ) Folk Art supplies, unfinished ^ wood items, books, "How To" Videos to rent. 19 Scugog Street, Bowmanville © 697-2380 STORE HOURS: Wed.,Thurs. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. f The Canadian Statesman Carrier of the Week Mike McCrory Route #1 Since January 3, 1990 This week's carrier will receive a FREE BURGER, FRIES, DRINK and an ICE CREAM TREAT compliments of DARI DREAM. daridream] Soft and Hard Ice Cream, Ice'Cream 1 Cakes - Pics I Char Broiled Burgers and Frics I Buy One Cone (any size) j and get another cone of the same size FREE wllli this coupon. (ONI: COUPON PER VISIT PLEASE) j 215 King Street E„ Bowmanville | 623-3081 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ' U-- j Q & A Rec. Complex Beautification Info Q: What does the Bowmanville Recreation Complex (BRC) beautification project Consist of? A: Currently, the plans for the BRC include: t construction of a patio ; /terrace including paving, 'retaining walls, steps to lower level and free planting; • construction of general site services including area grading, relocation of water, hydro and gasoline, and new supply of services; • construction of the rockery waterfall feature including, stone work, water circulàtion system, base pool and landscaping; • construction of winter skating rink including refrigeration piping, base insulation, and hook-up to existing refrigeration plant in existing arena; and, • general site landscaping including pathway system to major streets and existing building entrance and associated landscaping. Q: What will this cost? A: The project will cost an estimated $630,000. Q: How would the project be paid for? A: One-third would be paid by the Municipality of Clarington and the other two-thirds would be split between the province and federal governments. Q: When would It be built? A: According to information provided in the infrastructure program all projects must be one-third completed by March, 1995. Q: How many Jobs would the Ï iroject create? t is estimated that two long-term jobs may be created with this project while the project itself will provide for 357 person weeks of work. Q; If this project were rejected, would It be possible to re-allocate the funds to something else? A; Yes, but the municipality has only to Sept, 30 to apply for the funding for another project. The municipality cannot just rc-allocate the funding on its own, tiro final approval would come from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, "What I could see was distorted. I could see color and movement, . but no detail. However, that was not the end of the struggle for Hancock. He wanted wanted to get his driver's license back. "I gave it up when I became unable unable to drive safely anymore." As of April 1, people getting their drivers' license were placed on graduated licenses. This means for first-time drivers that they need to have a licensed driver with them when they are out and about, no super super highway driving and no driving at night. In the second year, a few less restrictions are applied. Hancock noted he had driven 31 accident-free years as a regular automobile automobile driver and as a tractor frailer frailer driver before his eye sight deteriorated. deteriorated. An employee at the Thornton Road drivers' license bureau told him he would have to go through the process as everyone else had to. It was not something he wanted to do, so, he fried to find a way around it. "On April 21, I talked to Gord Mills office (Durham East MPP) about my circumstances. "On Tuesday, April 26 he brought it up in the legislature." That same day, one-half hour prior to Mills' question in the legislature, legislature, Hancock received a call from DIRECTOR, MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS If you are an innovative, dynamic leader with solid MIS credentials then this opportunity may be of interest to youl The Ajax/Pickering and Bowmanville hospitals are undertaking a joint venture in the implementation of common MIS solutions to meet patient care, financial and other administrative program needs. You will provide overall direction in the use of information technology to the 2 hospitals and manage MIS resources and activities to ensure that initiatives correspond to facility strategic plans. The successful candidate will have a degree in computer science, or equivalent combination of education and experience. You will also have a proven track record in systems implementation and overall computer operations management, preferably in the health care field and possess excellent knowledge, of micro computer applications, including LAN, WAN and Novell software and related hardware. Strong leadership, planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills are also required. If you possess the above-noted qualifications please send a detailed resumé by May 18,1994 to: Human Resources Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville 47 Liberty Street South Bowmanville, Ontario L1C2N4 We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Ajax/Pickering and Bowmanville hospitals are Equal Opportunity Employers. 18-1S I K; the licensing bureau ir/Oshawa with j his Exemption from the graduated li- j [cense program. , j "I have enough sight to drive. "I didn't think it was reasonable to be classed as a new driver," he isaid. While he skips by the program, i he will be writing a test and have to -smile for a new photo. | He has nothing but praise for the Sstaff at the Thornton Road facility. 1'They were full of compassion and faring." \ One of the final steps for Hancock Hancock is seeing his ophthalmologist Peterborough. That will happen at fre end of this month. MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT requires a SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP ENVIRONMENTALIST This is a seasonal position (40 hrs./week) in the children's Summer Adventure Day Camp. The successful candidate will be responsible for the research, development, training, Implementation and evaluation of an environmental summer day camp for children. Interested candidates should have a post secondary education in Environmental Studies or equivalent experience. j | ; Deadline for applications is Friday, May 20,1994,4:30. Send applications to: Canada Employment Centre i For Students 44 Bond Street West Oshawa, Ontario L1H 4H8 6 . 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