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Page 16, Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, May 11, 198_ May is speech and hearing month For several years now the month of May has been designated as Speech and Hearing Month, a time to note the intrinsic importan- ce of human communi- cation and to draw pub- lic attention to the prob- lems encountered by those who cannot hear and speak effectively.' Bonnie Wray Breadner, Speech Pathologist with the Thunder Bay Dist- rict Health Unit in Mara- thon noted that May is an excellent opportunity to inform the public of communication handi- caps and the community facilities available to assess and treat peo- ple with speech and hearing disorders. "Up to 10 per cent of the population suffers from some kind of speech or hearing dis- ' ability,". said Ms. Breadner. "Communi- cative disorders are our Winning... continued from page 14 would likely be better off. The level of ability would be higher 2s more time could be spent on skills development and team playing. A team ef- fort would likely be far superior to a one-man effort, but herein lies the main problem - win- ning - he who is the best, fastest, whatever. For years and years, you have been surrounded by the thought - nobody likes a loser. What is a loser? We all have our own definition. The dic- tionary states it very simply - to fail to win. Losers are not only peo- 'ple who lose at games, but those who fail school, don't succeed in business, people who fall on tough times. How unfair, it may not be problems they can con- trol. Through organiza- tions such as Minor League Sports, Scout- ing, Boys' Clubs etc., a change is being seen. Sportsmanship and teamwork are becoming more important. The emphasis is shifting but it will be a slow shift. Parents must accept as well as players, that we all have our individual rate of development. The winning philosophy has been here for years and will not disappear overnight. All minor sports are set up after Major League sports and there, winning is what counts. Playoffs are a problem to deal with if you don't win -- you don't play anymore. I don't know the an- swer, the same as you likely don't, but the most important thing is that this should be a growing and a learning experience for-you. We all can't be the best, but by being a good sports-_ man, you will be a winner because you will personally gain from these experiences. You also must enjoy and have fun while be- ing involved, other- wise, is it a learning and an enjoyable experien- ce for you? number one handicap- ping disability, affecting one in every 10 Cana- dians."' The Health Unit Speech Pathology Clinic offers services to help people including assess- ment and treatment of clude: stuttering, arti- culation problems, de- layed language develop- ment, hearing impair- ment (with or without associated speech prob- lems), cleft lip and palate, cerebral palsey speech, and aphasia vices are available to any individual in the Marathon area with a referral from a physic- ian. "Informing people about the importance of human communica- tion and encouraging (speech damage. result- ing from a stroke or other brain damage). Speech Pathology ser- speech, language and hearing disorders for children and adults. Such disorders may in- the speech and hearing impaired to seek assist- ance are the goals of our month-long effort," said Ms. Breadner. Various events are be- ing planned for May including free hearing tests, weekly news- paper articles, distri- bution of pamphlets, posters and buttons and airing of radio spots. The pamphlets and but- tons were purchased with funds donated by the Marathon Lioness Cub. The button logo pictured was designed by Gerald Tuarau of Marathon. For more in- formation about speech and hearing disorders and what services are available you are urged to contact the Thunder Bay District Health Unit in Marathon at 229-1820 or the Health Unit in Schreiber at 824-2413. the s:, au DISCOV ERY DAYS 5% OFF A large selection of LADIES BLOUSES ALL DRESSES in the store with the exception of Sundresses. SHOES Large selection of Men and Ladies casual shoes. BOX SPRINGS All Box Springs 39" x 54" BLOUSES AND DRESSES Toddlers and Infants 12-24 mos. 2-3x SPRING JACKETS Large selection, Mens, Womens and Childrens JEANS Large selection Ladies, Mens and childrens All Floor Stock CHESTERFIELDS, CHAIRS AND BED CHESTERFIELDS Mens Long Sleever SPORT SHIRTS Girls 4-6x CO-ORDINATES bottoms pink with print trim tops white with foral print trim SALE ENDS SATURDAY MAY 14th MEET YOU AT THE BAY, THURSDAY HURRY IN WHILE THEY LAST! Hudsons Bay Company SCHREIBER