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By Greg Huneault the News When your eyes become the major method by which you com- municate, they can express a wide range of emotion. For Jack Paterson, a 57 year-old Terrace Bay resident and one who has Cerebral Palsy, his eyes have become a major tool to intently observe what is going on. They also reflect his seemingly endless joy and happy disposition. Jack is a full-time resident of McCausland Hospital, where he arrived from New Liskeard about three years ago. He has Cerebral Palsy, which is a disease that afflicts the nervous system and affects its victims in a variety of ways. He is confined to a wheelchair, but with the help of hospital staff and helpful citizens, he has begun writing poetry that is so rich in description one realizes Jack may see and experience more than many VepAACE bi POLICE Two plead guilty Two persons from Alberta were 'charged on Friday, July 29, with two counts of theft and two'counts of possession after police found the suspect vehicle and the occupants on a side road. The two plead guilty to theft of licence plates and $23 worth of gas, which was taken from a Terrace Bay gas station. They were fined $150 and ordered to pay restitution for the gas. Occurrences Three charges of Impaired Driving have been laid within the last two weeks. In the entire month of July, there others. Jack began writing about 20 years ago, and expressed himself through short stories. He still has the unfinished manuscript of "The Wild Boy*of the West", a children's novel he began in 1974. "The Handicapped Cop," a descriptive mystery, is another of his past pro- jects. Through a series of eye move- ments which the hospital physio- therapist taught Jack, he explains himself to Pastor Keith Milne, who has learned to interpret the eye movements. Undoubtedly, it is a labourious process that takes some time, but when Jack talks with his eyes it is the voice of a compassionate and positive person that shines through. Take for instance the poem "Song of Life". Jack says he com- posed the poem after being inspired by sounds coming from the hospi- tal's nursery, where new-bors wail and make all sorts of sounds. Terrace Bay Police Briefs were four investigations, which resulted in six charges being laid. RIDE Program in October The Police Department will implement the RIDE (reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) Program by the beginning of October. Dogs still a problem The chronic dog-at-large prob- lem is still a serious concern to local police. Dog owners are again reminded that dogs must be on a leash if they are off their owner's property. "People should be aware that charges will be laid for dogs at large," noted Chief Kidder. Community Events If you, your group or non-prof- it Organization would like to inform others of your public meetings, now is your chance! Simply phone or drop by the News office in the Simcoe Plaza and leave your message with us. With fall soon upon us and everyone home from daycamp, The Schreiber OPP Notepad Schreiber O.PP. were kept busy in July. There were 77 occurrences reported. On the Highway There were only seven motor vehicle accidents within the Schreiber O.PP. area (our area cov- ers Gravel River to Steel River). None involved injury. Last year in the month of July, there were 13 accidents in which three persons were injured. Three persons were charged with Impaired Driving, and six 12- hour suspensions were issued. There were 21 liquor violations found for which charges were laid in all cases. A total of 141 Provincial Offences Charges (Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence Act, etc.,.): were laid daring, the month of. july, - summer school and places south, things promise to get busy. It's a great opportunity for you to get your message to the thou- sand of residents in the area, and it's a great chance for people to become involved. Help others get through the winter; help your organization by using this free public service. The holiday weekend was a safe one with no injuries being reported in only two minor fender benders. An increased level of enforcement over the weekend seemed to be effective. Thirty-seven Highway Traffic Act charges were laid dur- ing the weekend, the majority of which were for driving too fast. Found Property Two bicycles, one gold chain and one-camera were found and given to the Schreiber O.PP. If one of these. items might be yours, please call 824-2333 during busi- ness hours, or call the operator and ask for Zenith 50,000. Spot Checks Spot checks will be continuing throughout the summer in the Schreiber area. Please do not drive _ if you have been drinking. Song of Life I heard a song of life this day, It said, "Hi Dad, do you wanna play? I heard a song of life this sunny day, It said, "Hi Mom, I felt your love today." I heard a song of life this day, It said, "Hi sister, may I tag along your way?" I heard a song of life this day, It said, "Hi Grandpa and Grandma!" You can play with me, love me, get mad at me, But, : Don't be sad about me. I heard a song of life this day. It was the most happy sound that I've heard today. The sound of birth today. He composed that poem on a computer which was designed and ' built by Owen McCullough and Dave Speer last fall. The two Rossport residents donated their time and technical knowledge to develop a system which allowed Jack to tap his chin against three spring bars that con- trolled different commands on the computer. Page 7, News, Wednesday, August 10, 1988 Poet's insight and observation mask handicap Jack recently acquired a com- puter printer, which has made his labour of love easier. Prior to buy- ing the addition, nurses at McCausland Hospital would copy Jack's poems from the screen by long hand. It still takes Jack a com- paratively long time to write his poems. He said he worked on the "Song of Life" for two to three hours each day for a week. "Te. S actually quite a tiring pro- cess," says Pastor Milne. When he began writing two decades ago, he would grasp a pen in his right hand and swing over his wheelchair so that his arm slung over the paper. Although his muscular mobility See "Poetry" on page 9 ' Jack Paterson concentrates as he uses his special typing machine. 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