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f st weekender saturday june 14 1997 p 5 ifc new hearing loss books are welcome additions donations are one means of obtaining material at the library in some cases organi zations donate current material in special fields many people will appreciate that the diabetes society and the heart association have both donated updated material most recently the york region hearing loss self- help group has donated a selection of books and pam phlets the pamphlets will be in the vertical file under the head ing deafness like the books these pam phlets include information on deafness in all ages we are encour aged to think about noise at home at work and at play think about rural noise and urban noise even think about noisy toys looking back looking forward is a book which gives an historical back ground and leads up to present day its a good overview with chapters on school years teenage years testing technology career planning and social life this particular book could form the basis for an independent study for any interested students as well as being a great introduction for any of us life after deafness is a resource advice on bankruptcy and alternatives free consultation to discuss your options with a trustee in confidence call anytime evg wknd appts star km an kraft inc trustee in bankruptcy personal corporate services markham 905 8897529 7030 woodbine ave atsteeies lawyer peter j lewarne matrimonial person injury legal aid accepted small business law bankruptcy real estate wills over 20 years experience low rates quality service 4701 highway no 7 at kennedy rd unionville ontario l3r 1m7 tel 4774381 fax 4777668 24 hour availability interlock repairs by sentry 1 wavy walks dippy drive 9052943791 bankruptcy why face it alone murray kideckel trustee in bankruptcy personal business bankruptcies personal proposals richmond hill 9058822436 30wertheimcrt downtown 4169716396 27corhanst scarborough 4167577535 oshawa 9055761926 brampton 9054536881 barrie 7057226398 free initial consultation library news book for latedeafened adults as well as introducing readers to assistive devices as varied as hearing ear dogs and speechreading classes this book also includes lists of nation al organizations and lists of resources arranged provincially learning to listen is a book by mothers for mothers of hearing- impaired children a combination of case studies and training programs this will provide handson suggestions parents of any young child may like to read a button in her ear this is the story of an active young girl who begins to think that everyone matters the story has humour and insight at one point the teacher tells her class that the next day they will burn their sweaters as can be imagined the next day is not so exciting when they begin to learn their letters still its the teacher who points out that a hearing aid is not so different from wearing glasses to aid vision good thought the library thanks the york region hearing loss selfhelp group for this valuable contribution to our collection this year markham will competein the national communities in bloom contest in august cities and towns across canada will be judged on the beauty of their green space landscaping environmental initiatives community involvement and just plain tidiness but markham needs your help to win why not help dean up a local park or green space spruce up your own gardens give your house a fresh coat of paint or encourage your group to adoptapark dont forget to enteryour garden or a friends in the garden contest to find out more about how you or your group can help or for more information on events please call the communities in bloom hotline at 4754725 we cant win without you watch for communities in bloom at these events in june july june 2122 markham village festival july 1 milne dam park canada day celebrations july 6 toogood pond urban fishing day july 7 markham civic centre 12 noon particimet re event july 16 fundraisingtourof communities in bloom sites july 29 markham museum summer sizzle days kids event july 31 judges tour of the communities in bloom sites july 31 fred varley gallery our blooming garden contest winners announced mm