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MD Telethon tradition lives Region has always been generous to cause Catherine Miehm Chronicle statt The Muscular Dystrophy telethon has become a tradition synonymous with Labor Day during the past 19 years. According to David Bourne, Ontario Campaign Assistant for the show, the Waterloo region has always been overwhelmingly generâ€" ous in its support. ‘"We certainly recognize in the people of this area the good works they do for others less well off," Bourne said. ‘"We only hope that people across Canada will respond as generously as the people here have always done." The telethon, this year reâ€"named the Jerry Lewis Super Show for Muscular Dystrophy, will be broadâ€" cast in Ontario on the Global Television Network starting Sunday Sept. 2 at 9 p.m. and continuing through until Monday evening at 6:30. Area residents will be able to call in their donations by phoning the local pledge centre. It‘s number will be broadcast frequently throughout the Global telecast. "For people who would like to do more by helping at the pledge centre, they can either phone the MDA office in Toronto or the local Community Information Centre for the details," Bourne said. Although Canadian response to the telethon has always been generâ€" ous, Bourne feels even more people would make pledges if they were better informed as to the nature of muscular dystrophy . "MD is not just one disease but a term of reference to 40 neuromu scular diseases,"‘ Bourne said. "They are characterized by the fact that they‘re all hereditary and they all cause progressive wastage and degeneration of voluntary muscles Unfortunately there is no known cause and no known cure to date." The Muscular Dystrophy Associa tion of Canada (MDAC) work\ with a mandate to fund three major areas of concern â€" research pro grams,. personal support services (ie. patient care) and awareness Reâ€"Opening of Schools Tuesday, September 3rd, 1985 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS MONSIGNOR DOYLE AND ST. BENEDICT HIGH SCHOOLSâ€"CAMBRIDGE ST. DAVID HIGH SCHOOLâ€"WATERLOO BUS TRANSPORTATION Kindergarten through Grade Eight Classes will begin promptly at 300 a m Tuesday September 3rd Dismissai at reqular time l-?eagt!aâ€"h:)n; for All Students will begin promptly at 9. 00 Dismissal will be at 11 30 a m Arrangements for all elementary and Monsignor Doyte and St Benedict High Schools are the same as those of the Idst school All students should report to the cafeteria at 9.30 a m Dismissal will be at 11 30 a m. No transportation will be provided on the first day TOUTC T TDR Doi Sone m o on ces ensen e e Sn t term, except where parents have been otherwise advised. Should you have any questions concerning the bus schedules, please contact: Mr F. Bittner, Transportation Officer Mrs. A.M, Sehi, Chairman The Waterloo County Separate School Board §78â€"3660 653â€"5691 "The awareness programs are crucial," Bourne said. "we‘ve been working to stress that MD is not just a disease that attacks youngsters. It can attack anyone at any time. It has no respect for age, gender, color or nationality." Bourne speaks from experience. "I was considered normal in every way, shape and form," he said. "I took for granted walking, running, skating and dancing until I was 34. Then I developed one of the diseases known as Peroneal museuâ€" ar atrophy."‘ There has been progressive wasâ€" tage and degeneration of the musâ€" cles in both his legs to the point of complete paralysis. The muscles in his hands and forearms have also suffered extensive degeneration. programs. "I only have approximately 10 per cent use of my hands now," Bourne said. He doesn‘t however, allow the disease to make him immobile. "It‘s been 22 years since the onset and I had to choose one of two routes of life," Bourne said. "I could have become devastated by the disease and become a recluse or I could get on with my life and recognize that there are many others with any number of afflictions making them far worse than myself." Bourne adjusted to life with MD by developing a fourâ€"point philosoâ€" phy of life. o "It‘s comprised of perseverance, a positive attitude, faith and a sense of humor," he said. ‘"By thinking this way I‘ve been able to maintain an enriched type of life. 1 never think of myself as handicapped." His work with MDAC stems out of a simple desire to help prevent what happened to him from happening to others "One wants to see his fellow men living rich, fulfilled lives," he said "We can aid in the progress by giviny money, time and effort from the heart." Bourne emphasized the constant need for donations as the essential part in the fight against MD G.J. Flynn Director of Education ‘"‘The need for money today is greater than ever before," he said. "Every day we get closer to the determining factors of cause and cure. Everything that‘s being learned provides one more stepping stone towards new developments in the future but the cost involved in research is almost beyond one‘s imagination." Starting September 3, 1985, an enumerator, carrying a proper identification card, will call at your residence for a few minutes to check basic information required in determining: & K‘our eligibility to vote in the municipal and school board elections to be held on ovember 12 this year; * the allocation of education property taxes between the public and separate school systems, * the distribution of provincial grants to local governments to help reduce tax The enumerator must record such information as the name, age, property status (e.g. owner or tenant), school support and residency of all members of the household. When the enumerator visits, please check that the information on the Enumeration Notice is correct. If it is not, revise it and verify the changes. bills; * the preparation of jurors‘ lists; and * population information needed for other municipal programs. If you are not home, a Notice will be left for you. If changes are necessary, please make them and mail the Enumeration Notice, as soon as possible, in the preâ€"addressed postage prepaid envelope accompanying the Notice. For any additional information, please contact the local asseéessment office. Ontario What is a preâ€"arranged funeral? Preâ€"arranging a funeral is not a difâ€" ficult or complicated task. Simply, a preâ€"arranged funeral is a practical way of determining an indiâ€" vidual‘s wishes in advance. The preâ€" arranged funeral provides the opporâ€" tunity to decide the type of services preferred and outline instructions for final arrangements. _ If you are planning your own funerâ€" al, preâ€"arrangement can also serve as MUNICIPAL ENUMERATION Ministry of Revenue Phitw, (, Ehnand P Te WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1985 â€" PAGE 13 WATERLOO REGIONAL ASSESSMENT OFFICE 150 Main Street, 4th Fir. Cambridge, Ontario N1R 1W3 (519) 623â€"5210, Kitchener 653â€"7356 Zenith 4â€"9090 Regional Commissioner â€" W.F. Jenkins David Bourne a guide to family and friends. That foresight can be invaluable in a time of stress. It is important to remember that any type of funeral, whether simple or elaborate, can be preâ€"arranged. : If you would like to have more inforâ€" mation, please call us at 745â€"8445 so we can send you a free booklet on preâ€" arranged funerals or make an apâ€" pointment to see you. 171 KING STREET SOUTH WATERLOO, ONTARIO N2J 1P7 1 (519) 745â€"8445