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The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, July 12. 1989 More Than 300 Blind-Deaf People in Ontario the Wilmot Creek resident tried to help them understand understand the plight of the blind- deaf. He asked each member to cover his ears and close his eyes. 'T'Jow imagine," he suggested, "not being able to listen to the radio, watch TV, hear a telephone, read a newspaper, or enjoy art." It seems unlikely that someone who has his sight and hearing could begin to imagine how profoundly life would change if he lacked both of these important senses. Of Ontario's 300 blind-deaf, 180 are adults, although Mr. Park predicted that likely there are more which authorities are unaware unaware of. To communicate, the blind-deaf use interveners, interveners, people who translate the words of others into Braille, and vice versa. He said that there is a shortage of intervenors. Only about 125 of the 180 Ontario adults have access to such a person, and they enjoy .the service only for about four hours a week. They must squeeze a week's thoughts and conversation conversation into four hours. Although he since has- moved from the Toronto area, Mr. Park still goes to the city to visit the people for whom the home is designed. designed. He is very excited about its opening. "We hope to reduce the level of frustration," frustration," he said, adding that many blind-deaf people live in homes now which are not equipped to deal with their unique needs. "It is pretty rare that a nurse can speak with them." As one might tend to forget, forget, "these people walk the same, eat the same, and think about world events the same as you and me, but they might never find out shout what is going on -- about the score of the ball game last night." "About 50 percent of these people work at some sort of job," he reported. Last week's meeting at the Plying Dutchman Hotel was the first for new club president Pat Mothersill. Around the Region Bowmanville Rotarian Doug Park (left) enlightened his fellow club members about the plight of the blind-deaf in Ontario last Thursday. He is joined by recently-installed recently-installed club president Pat Mothersill. by Chris Clark by One of the least known groups of handicapped Canadians Canadians is also one of the smallest. These people have the misfortune of having to live not only with deafness,. but also with blindness. Crossing a street is virtually impossible. They cannot listen listen for the cars they are unable unable to see. They cannot hear warning shouts from, passers-by who may attempt to help. To be one of the 300 deaf and blind people living in Ontario is to live a: lonely and frustrating life, often without recognition or assistance assistance from the general public. public. Bowmanville Rotarian Doug Park has worked with some people with the disability disability since 1985. Four years ago, as a member of the Don Valley Rotary Club in Toron- THE REGIONAL MUNIICIPALITY OF DURHAM PUBLIC NOTICE DURHAM Take notice that the Regional Municipality of Durham is considering considering AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE DURHAM REGIONAL OFFICIAL OFFICIAL PLAN AND THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE OFFICIAL PLAN The amendment, as submitted by the applicant, proposes a residential residential subdivision consisting of one hundred and forty-eight (148) single family lots as part of the Courtice Urban Area within the Site indicated on the map below. In order to assist in the evaluation of the amendment application, application, the public is invited to provide input by way of submissions to the Region's Planning Department. Information related to the amendment application is available in the offices of the Planning Department, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 or by calling Ms. Kay Dryden, Planning Planning Department (416) 668-7731 (Whitby)/686-1651 (Toronto), Submissions concerning the amendment application must be forwarded to the Commissioner of Planning, at the above-noted address, and must be received no later than Friday, August 11, 1989. Please include your address and telephone number in any submission submission made. to, Mr. Park helped his club begin the process of constructing constructing a group home for the blind-deaf. Early next year the doors of the complex, complex, at Greenwood and Ger- rard, will swing open for the first time, revealing an apartment building uniquely uniquely constructed for the needs of its special residents. It will be the first of its kind in Canada -- something which Mr. Park proudly says, "will set a precedent." Speaking to his fellow- Rotarians last Thursday, HISTORICAL SCAVENGER HUNT --VVho is Bowmanville named after? When did it become become a town? If you know the answers to these questions, come to the Bowmanville Museum the week of July 17 to 20 and join the Historical Scavenger Hunt. In addition to testing your knowledge of Bowmanville's past, you may receive receive a prize. Prizes will be awarded to the top three adults and the top three children on Friday, Friday, July 21, at 2:30 p.m. MOST DEDICATED FISHERMAN -- Little Brother Matthew Malcolm was the recipient of the "Most Determined Fisherman Award at the Big Brothers' Fishing Derby held on June 29th. His prize was a remote control car donated by Bowmanville Audio Vision. A total of 13 Little Brothers and five Big Brothers participated in • the event. FILE NO. 89-77/D/N Marie Hubbard Chairman, Planning Committee Dr. M. Michael, M.C.I.P. Commissioner of Planning •Si* ' mÊÊÊÊm'--- Talented Artists Captures Precious Moment Local artist John Boots, whose work is now displayed at galleries across the province, recently completed his latest painting. His subject was two-year-old Olivia Olivia Fox, of Bowmanville, whom he met at a show of his work at the Intowne Gallery. Gallery. Last week, Mr. Boots visited Olivia at her home to show her the painting. 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