Ontario Community Newspapers

Terrace Bay News, 2 Nov 1988, p. 5

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DAG told of dog service President Shirley Mikus wel- comed members and guests to the meeting of Disability Action Group (DAG) held October 20 in the McCausland Hospital lobby. It was particularly gratifying to have Councillor Jim Zeigler attend this meeting to offer many suggestions and to listen to problems. Describing some of the progress with accessibility, com- mittee members Alma Hart and Dorothy Plourde were asked to enquire of similar problems in Schreiber. Schreiber Council had mentioned having a spray bomb to spray a line of paint on cement steps.Members involved offered choices of colours and decided upon Hunter's Orarnge if this device is available. The resignation of Russ Stevens as Resource Information Chairman was accepted with much regret. It was reported that Communi- ty Resource Worker Gary Turcotte has completed a needs survey regarding Tele-Aid in this area. A meeting will be arranged to com- pare studies with those currently underway by DAG for Lifeline. DAG has some funds designated for Lifeline and planning other projects. Social convenor Dorothy Kenny introduced the guest speak- er for the evening, Alice Scott, representing Galaxy Kennels. With pet therapy as her topic, Alice held her audience enrap- tured with a film showing the careful selection and gradual training of the dogs used for CCI - Canine Champions for Independ- ence. Shirley presented the current report for the Handitransit Com- mittee and answered Jim Zeigler's questions about the subject. Money$worth worth it (NC)--The problems of ever-increas- ing taxes and spiralling inflation have all of us wondering how to manage our finances without having a degree in economics. TVOntario's personal-finance series, Money$worth, returns for asixth season beginning Friday, October 7th at 8:00 p.m. EDT to cover a variety of Christine Johnson. financial issues of concern to the Cana- dian consumer. This year, Christine Johnson, well- known consumer specialist and former host of CBC's Market Place, joins Bruce Rogers in the Money$worth stu- dio. The approach is relaxed, friendly, and straightforward. "I'm not an economist, I'm not a stockbroker," says Johnson, "but I do have an instinct for consumers' rights." Says Money$worth co-host and veteran broadcaster Bruce Rogers: "It's not the job of this program to sell any particular approach to investment. Our Job is to explore the options." Topics this season will include home and car financing; retirement planning and RRSPs; alternative investments suchas small businesses; leisure travel; household budgets; real estate; mutual funds; legal matters; and what free trade and the new tax laws will mean to the ~ consumer. Tune in to Money$worth beginning October 7th, and see how to get the most from your dollar. Herendipity Gariens Cafe Sunday Brunch 11:00 a.m. - Beginning Sunday, November 6, 1988 OPEN DAILY ALL WINTER!!! 824-2890 2:00 p.m. ' Honesty Sincerity Integrity Service On Nov 14 VOTE Dave Schinbein Councillor Going beyond the needs of the blind alone, these dogs were trained to assist in a great variety of physical disabilities such as hearing impairment or degenera- tive diseases and could respond to close to 132 commands. These dogs when fully trained are distinguished by the blue and yellow packsacks on their backs serving as carryalls for their owner's needs. Presently trained by the originator of this system in California, these dogs mainly serve in the United States, but there are four in Canada, four in Holland and two in Isreal. Alice answered many of the audience's questions and promised to return next summer to display outdoors some of her pets' abili- ties. She has also worked for the 'annual Dog-a-thon' raising monies towards this costly venture. Coffee was served before the evening concluded. Everyone is welcome to the next meeting in the McCausland Hospital on November 17 at 7.00 p.m. In Memoriam Leslie Comeau : Nov. 6, 1986 His message: Come to my Heavenly garden, And see in perfect bloom, The flower you loved so dearly, And thought that | plucked too soon. Then you will know the reason, Though you know it not today, Why in his promising manhood I took your brother away. Ludger Comeau & Family Page 5, News, Wednesday, November 2 , 1988 In Memoriam Les Comeau': Nov. 6, 1986 His message: Coms to my Heavenly garden, And see in perfect bloom, The flower you loved so dearly, And thought that | plucked too soon. Then you will know the reason, ~ Though you know it not today, Why in his promising manhood | took your brother away. Ludger Comeau & Family Terrace Bay Ladies Auxiliary Branch 223 Bake Sale Tea and Bazaar will be held Sunday, November 6 from 2:00 - 4:00 at the Legion Hall Terrace Bay Chiropractic Office Terrace Bay 825-3297 A Greens K Reply to: HELP WANTED The Aguasabon Golf Club requires for May 1, 1988 ran r Club H Applications for the above will be received until November 11, 1988. Previous experience and training in turf management would be an asset. Please state salary expected For further information phone Mike Reid president 824-2075 or 824-2413 Gordon Markham, Secretary Aguasabon Golf Course Box 726 Terrace Bay, Ontario POT 2WO Manager Terrace Bay firefighters responded to a house fire on Southridge Cresent last week. 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