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Dear Editor: I represent the Ontario Lupus Association a service club whose purpose is to provide research funds, family and patient support and education in dealing with a serious illness, 'Systemic Lupus Erythematosus". We are organizing a rally on May 15 and request (hat you publish the enclosed in your next edition, or a week prior to the above mentioned date. We are allempting to expand our membership throughout Northern Ontario therefore, your co- operation in this matter would be.greatly ap- preciated. The Ontario Lupus Association is a non profit organization, formed under the auspices of the Arthritis Association. Therefore, we would ap- preciate if this advertisement could be printed ina section of your paper where no fee is charged. Fourth Northern Ontario Lupus Rally: Date: May 15, Time: 1104 p.m., Location: Northbury Hotel, 50 Brady Street, Sudbury, Ontario. Guest Speaker: Dr. Arthur Bookman, Rheumetologist, Toronto General Hospital, Director of Professional Education for the Arthritis Society, Assistant Professor of Medicine al the University of Toronto. Lupus rally set for May 15 Topic of discussion: FREE ADMISSION. For more information contact: Mrs. L. Ethier (President of the Sudbury Branch), P.O. Box 944, Chelmsford, Ontario, (705) 855-2600. Thanking you in advance for your anticipated co-operation. I remain Lupus and Pregnancy, Yours truly --Florence Girard (Mrs.) Publicity Chairperson Sudbury Branch Ontario Lupus Association Handicapped aid program Dear Editor: Now that the activities of last year's U.N. International Year of Disabled Persons have abated somewhat, and efforts continue to carry oul the many worthwhile projects begun in this special year, I would like to take this opportunity {o introduce your community to a volunteer organization which has existed for q decade. The Handicapped Aid Program has, since 1972, been making it possible for handicapped people to become involved in one of the most interesting facets of radio listening. HAP, as it's known for short, began in the USA as a project of a large shortwave listeners' club. A Canadian branch was begun in 1973, followed by branches in Britain, India, Germany, New Zealand and Australia. One might not readily consider radio listening as a hobby, but when the listening involves tuning in {o broadcasts from all over the world via short- wave radio the activity can soon become a hobby in every sense of the word. International broad- casling On shortwave is done by more than 150 countries of the world, and the majority of these stations have programs in English as well as numerous other languages. Many people these days are turning to short- wave radio listening - which isn't the same as Amateur or Ham Radio by the way - as an in- leresting and exciting alternative to TV reruns and local AM radio fare. The services provided by the Canadian Han- dicapped Aid Program and its. volunteers are completely free of charge and include all the necessary information, advice, and guidance to get blind and visually impaired, and even severely physically handicapped people started in an ac- livity that allows one to travel to the furthest corner of the world without leaving home. No need for expensive air fares with shortwave radio. The latest generation of shortwave radio receivers, which are equipped with push-button tuning and digital frequency display, make it a simple matter for even a quadraplegic to operate with a pencil held in the mouth and tune in hun- dreds of foreign broadcasts. - If the Canadian Handicapped Aid Program can be of assistance to you or to someone you know might benefit from an interesting pastime, further information (also available on cassette tape for Open house was a special event Dear Editor: We would like to thank all our friends and supporters who participated in our "'Open House"' on Tuesday April 22. A special thanks to the volunteers who came out and registered al the bureau and to the members of the volunteer organizations and agencies who dropped in and gave us their support. Thanks again to Dominion Food Stores and Georgian Bakery, our neighbours on, King Street, ' for their donations to our refreshments. Volunteer Week is drawing to a close, however, our job at the bureau is just beginning. Volun- teers, please call us for details of all the in- teresting and stimulating volunteer jobs available al 526-6878 or drop in and register at 246 King Street, Midland. Office Hours: Monday, Wed- nesday and Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. --Flora Hutton, Manager. those with visual handicaps) can be obtained from; The Canadian Handicapped Aid Program, P.O. Box 3096, Stn. 'F', Scarborough, Ontario, M1w Many thanks for allowing us the opportunity to introduce ourselves. Yours truly, Jim Hay, Public Relations Director, Canadian Handicapped Aid Program. Warm weather wasa delight If it was warm weather you were after, last weekend's two-day warm spell must have been right up your alley as the mercury reached 75-degrees-plus, on the old scale. Clear, blue skies and warm spring-like temperatures were enough to keep most folks home cleaning up after One of the longest winters' in recent memory. The weatherman assures us more of this kind of weather is ahead of us. P.P.D. will look MIDLAND SMALL SET NURSERY SCHOOL New school construction Simcoe County Roman Catholic Separate Schoo] Board has received approval from the Ministry of Education to proceed with the construction of a new school in Tot- tenham. The school will reduce enrolment pressure on St. James School in Colgan. A committee chaired by Tottenham Trustee James Feehely with Trustees Ronan, Givens, and Brennan will be responsible for purchase of a site, design and construction of the new school. The committee will determine size and construction approa- ches in the near future. SCBE brass to meet Northern Ontario, Lake Superior, Lake Huron this evening There's to be a Simcoe NOW AVAILABLE County Board _ of Education meeting in Barrie tonight. THe -- session is scheduled for an 8 p.m. start al the Education Centre. Quilt draw Jane Dunlop of RR 1, Coldwater, was the winner in the April Jolly Georgians Calorie Counters quilt draw. Ontario's Fish Testing Program Ontario is famous for its fishing. The Ontario government constantly checks this valuable resource through its continuing fish research and testing program. Testing has now been done in 1,102 lakes and rivers. The results are published in the Guide: GUIDE TO EATING ONTARIO SPORT FISH ONTARIQSPORT FISH You can get your free copies THE ONTARIO MINISTR THE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NATU THE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NORTHERN AFFAIRS Copies are also available in vacation area Brewers' Re GUIDE TO EATING your nearest office of: VIRONMENT RESOURCES | Stores and LCBO Stores in June. Ministry of the Ministry of . Environment Natural Resources Hon. Keith C. Norton, Q. C., Minister Hon. Alan W. Pope, Minister Ontario Page 6, Wednesday, April 28, 1982 elsewhere = ANNOUNCES for service se Sioned: It's official, Town of PROGRAMS Penetanguishene is no longer interested in a proposal that would have S e:e n Penetanguishene police dispatched by Midland Police Department's dispatch service. Both sides sat down earlier this year to discuss the proposition however because of excessive costs. to Penetanguishene the project has _ been rejecied. 1) Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9:15a.m. to 11:15a.m. 2)Tues. & Thurs. 9:15a.m.to11:15a.m. Children must be 3 years before Jan. 1, 1983 --BARRIE-- eat ie NEW LONDON 'BOOKCASE'. Reg. °599. & up NOW ONLY pa ARES with heater regular mattress and pedestal FACTORY PRICES A small deposit will hold any bed at this special price! Come in and see the new 'BARKERVILLE' Only "539. R.R. 1, Midhurst WATERBEDS 4 miles North of Barrie on Hwy 27 4 pce. UNFINISHED Complete for only *240. ...Our beds start at $240. 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