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Friday, June 17, 2011
Provincial grant to cover water meters in Drayton, Moorefield Mayor: installation coming this fall by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Mapleton has received a provincial grant for water meters, the Minister of Environment announced at the municipal office on June 7. John Wilkinson, also MPP for Perth-Wellington, presented a cheque for $439,000 to Mayor Bruce Whale to help pay for the metres for those connected to the water system in Drayton and Moorefield. The grant is from the Ontario Small Waterworks Assistance Program. “My rural constituents want to live in a community where clean, safe drinking water is not wasted - and only pay for the water they actually use,” said Wilkinson. “But to make that happen in rural communities like Mapleton we need the province to be a fiscal partner. That is why the provincial grant is so important to people.” He said in front of staff gathered in the council chamber, “It’s important that people know how much they are using. Those who use it pay for it. It’s a system that is fair.” Whale said, “It’s nice to have a meeting like this. We’ve been trying to find a way [to afford the water meters] for five years now. We couldn’t because of the burden on the taxpayers. “It’s important to be able to give people an opportunity to manage this resource on their own property.” Mapleton is already spending nearly $1.6-million to expand its sewage treatment facility (with a provincial grant for that of about $1-million), not including a debenture for purchasing the land. Those on the sewer system will have to pay those extra costs. Whale said the latest grant
will ensure users are not paying extra for the water meters. The total cost to install the meters is $646,700. Clerk Patty Sinnamon said in an interview the cost for meters in Drayton, over and above the grant, will be $166,000, and in Moorefield it will be $41,700. However, the township has already set that money aside in reserves. Studies across Ontario have demonstrated that when people know they are paying for the water they use, they are more likely to take steps to conserve it and not waste it. Whale said, “This project will help to reduce water consumption in our municipality and property owners will benefit by paying for only the water they use.” Wilkinson made the announcement on behalf of Minister of Infrastructure Bob Chiarelli, who said in a press release, “Protecting our most precious resource remains a top priority. Ontario is committed to protecting our water through modern infrastructure so that our children, our grandchildren and great grandchildren continue to have access.” Whale said in an interview there is still some work for council to do before the meters are installed. He noted council had received requests from some residents who wanted meters and, “Now we can treat everyone in the same fair manner.” Whale said council has done some preliminary work but will still have to decide the types of meters to install, and how to read them. There are a wide variety of methods to read meters, he said, from individual checks, to having them read from a tower or having them read by someone Continued on page 3
Refreshing and safe - On a very hot day officials held a toast with ice cold and safe water at the Mapleton municipal office. The township had just received a cheque for $439,000 from the province for water meters in Drayton and Moorefield. Toasting the largesse, from left, are: Finance Director Mike Givens, Mayor Bruce Whale, Clerk and Chief Administrative Officer Patty Sinnamon, Perth-Wellington MPP and Minister of Environment John Wilkinson and Public Works Director Larry Lynch. photo by David Meyer
Six workers injured after roof collapse at new building by Chris Daponte DRAYTON - The Ministry of Labour is investigating a roof collapse here that injured six men last week. Shortly after 10 am on June 7 emergency services personnel - including Wellington County OPP officers, Mapleton firefighters and paramedics from Guelph-Wellington EMS - responded to an accident at 37 Drayton Industrial Drive. A preliminary investigation revealed workers were installing roof trusses on the new Norwell Dairy building in the
Drayton industrial park at the time of the accident. “All of them came down,” Fire Chief Rick Richardson said of the “30 to 40” trusses that collapsed, injuring six of the approximately nine workers on the scene. Richardson noted a couple of workers below the trusses got out with minor injuries, which he considered lucky because they likely would not have survived had the massive trusses fallen directly on them. About 14 firefighters were on the scene, helping to triage
patients, alongside paramedics, and stabilizing the injured men before they were sent to hospital by ambulance. The initial police report indicated all six injured workers went to Palmerston and District Hospital, but Richardson said he thinks two may have been taken to Hamilton with back and leg injuries. “None of them were life threatening,” he said of the injuries. OPP Constable Mark Cloes said police responded to ensure no one was trapped underneath
the structure and to confirm the trusses were not deliberately felled. Cloes said the OPP did not find any evidence of either, and referred to the incident as “an unfortunate accident.” Two of the victims were still in hospital several days after the incident, added OPP Constable Keith Robb - one with a broken back and one with a broken pelvis. No official cause of the accident has been announced and the Ministry of Labour is continuing its investigation. See photo on page 2
MPP: 2,000 local kids to benefit from full-day kindergarten Listowel - The implementation of the final two years of the full-day kindergarten roll-out is now underway in Perth-Wellington, MPP John Wilkinson announced last week. That means every four- and
five-year-old will be able to go to full-day kindergarten by September 2014. “I know so many local families who are benefiting from full-day kindergarten this year,” said Wilkinson. “Every year, even more
children and their families are going to have access to this innovative program, giving them a stronger start and a better chance for success.” According to Wilkinson, by September 2014, about 2,070 children in Perth-Wellington
will benefit from the program and its emphasis on play-based learning. Full-day kindergarten is currently available at 10 schools in Perth-Wellington. In September 2013, 15 local Continued on page 3
Groves Foundation completes CT Plus campaign ahead of schedule
by David Meyer FERGUS - Groves Hospital Foundation has successfully completed its $2.6-million (cash and pledges) “CT Plus Imaging For Our Future” campaign. “When we started the campaign for this project we knew that it would have a positive impact on the community,” said Jackie Ranahan, chair of the foundation’s board of directors. “We are thrilled at just how large that impact has become
and it is all thanks to the generosity of our community donors.” The CT campaign was launched with a gift from Dr. Rick and Heather Gergovich. The husband and wife duo, who work at Groves, then made over 30 presentations to various groups in the community explaining why Groves needed a CT scanner. They joined a team of volunteers chaired by Ted Ecclestone. Then, the Groves Hospital Volunteer Association stepped
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up. As the lead donor, that group pledged $500,000 to the campaign and the CT suite was named in its honour. “The CT at our hospital is one of the most advanced in the province,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Jerome Quenneville. “The new equipment allows our physicians to quickly diagnose and treat medical conditions. Since the doors opened more than 5,800 patients have been served by the CT scanner at our hospital.”
The foundation offered its thanks to every person, family, business, group and organization that supported the project. Groves Hospital Foundation is dedicated to raising and stewarding funds for the advancement of health care at Groves Memorial Community Hospital. Sherri Sutherland, Executive Director of the Groves Hospital Foundation, said in an interview the CT scanner campaign was meant to be three years long and it is
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MAPLETON TWP. - Fair season is quickly approaching and the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society (DMAS) is currently seeking contestants for its Ambassador of the Drayton Fair Competition. The DMAS is hoping Mapleton youths will make this year’s competition the best ever. In years past contestants required a sponsor or nomination, but this is no longer the
or those who love the Drayton Fair and the DMAS, this may be the time to enter the competition. Contestants will also be judged on their interview and speech, community knowledge and involvement, personality, appearance, deportment and presentation. The chosen ambassador will represent the DMAS at the 2011 fair and promote the fair at various community func-
MPP: kindergarten program to help local kids Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Education. “Parents and communities benefit when we give our children the best possible start.” Studies show students who achieve early success in school are more likely to go on to postsecondary education and gain the skills they need to succeed in the global economy.
FROM PAGE ONE schools will start to offer full-day kindergarten and the following year, PerthWellington’s remaining schools will offer the program. “By bringing full-day kindergarten to all schools by 2014, we are ensuring all Ontario families have access to this innovative program,” said
By September 2014, about 250,000 children will be enrolled in full-day kindergarten in all schools across the province. The government, which claims the move will save the average family thousands per year in child care costs, has already allocated over $450-million to support the program’s capital needs.
tions. The Drayton ambassador will also go on to compete in the Ambassador of the Fair competition at the CNE next summer - a truly one of a kind experience. This year’s ambassador will also attend an all expense paid trip to the annual convention of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies. The winning contestant will receive a bursary of $500, the runner up will receive $250, and each contestant will receive $100; all awarded by the DMAS. The competition will be held on Aug. 3 at 7:30pm at the Drayton Agricultural Hall and the deadline for entering the competition is June 30. To enter or nominate someone contact Shelda Morphy at 519-638-5022 or gsmorphy@ gmail.com, Elaine Cheesmond at 519-638-5129 or Erica Zantinge at 519-638-3323.
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Provincial grant to cover water meters FROM PAGE ONE with the electronic capability to simply drive down a street and collect the data automatically. He added he hopes they can be installed this fall. Whale said the grant was particularly welcome this year, since those on the sewage system are already facing extra costs for the lagoon expansion. The water meter project was contingent upon receiving a grant, and the township had applied for it earlier this year. This is the third phase of that particular program to help rural areas in southern Ontario and also for northern Ontario. The province has been working to improve its water systems and safety since 2000, when the Walkerton water tragedy occurred. Contaminated
municipal water there killed seven people and made nearly 2,000 more sick. The province recently wrapped up the majority of those compensation cases at a cost of over $70-million. Justice Dennis O’Connor’s investigation into that tragedy made more than 120 recommendations on water treatment and safety. The provincial government implemented every one of the recommendations, which left Ontario with the highest standards for drinking water in North America. In total, the province will provide $50-million over four years to support water and wastewater improvements in small communities. Across the province, the clean water industry employs 22,000 and generates $1.8-billion in sales.
2010 winner implores locals to register for ambassador competition in public, but I can guarantee that any fear of public speaking you may have will disappear in no time. You spend days meeting new people and learning things about your own community, which makes you appreciate a small town atmosphere. So many things about this experience have undoubtedly made this the best year of my life. The Ontario Association of Agricultural Society’s annual convention sounded like an endless parade of meetings when I was first told about it, but in reality you get to spend three days at the Royal York Hotel with 90 other teenage ambassadors from all over Ontario that are sharing this
by Erica Zantinge Being an ambassador was never something I could have pictured myself doing. So many people see the sash and the tiara or the medallion and dismiss us as poster girls and boys, but in reality it all means so much more. I cannot say with any sort of certainty that I am going to magically change the world just because I was the Drayton-Mapleton Fair Ambassador when I was 18, but the experience has definitely given me so much more than I could have expected. It may seem silly now having people tell you how to make the best first impression in an interview or how to act
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How many in Mapleton were happy to support the Bloc Quebecois? We would wager there are very few. The problem is, nobody had a choice. That is scary. Politics in Canada have been in confusion for over 40 years. People complained large companies and unions funded political parties, and that was unfair. The mainstream parties got big industry support, and governments were seen as owing a debt to them. Those parties could and did raise partisanship to a disgusting level. We cite the birth, in fury, of the Reform Party of Canada after the Liberals gave an aerospace contract to a Quebec firm even as a Winnipeg company had not only a lower bid, but also a better product. Politicians, people felt then, did not deserve our trust. And who can blame a Liberal, Conservative or even a Communist Party card carrier who was forced to have his union dues support the NDP because his union supported that party? Government began behaving in a responsible manner when it set strict limits on how much even individuals could donate. In exchange, the politicians decided the people of Canada, we taxpayers, should pay for their House of Commons infighting, ineptitude and gamesmanship. Looking back, that does not seem to be a fair trade, does it? Why should we have to foot their bill? The issue came to a head for us during the last federal election when covering a candidates’ meeting in the Wellington-Halton Hills riding. A member of the audience, obviously one of those who sees Stephen (The Monster) Harper hiding behind every shrub and shadowy place, castigated Conservative MP Michael Chong because the Conservatives had promised to do away with the $2 per vote per year subsidy to each political party. Chong’s response was instructive, and put the questioner away like a boxer taking down an opponent who drops his guard. Chong replied that without that $2 subsidy for each vote it collected in Quebec, the federal Bloc Quebecois probably would not even exist. It counted on money from Canadian taxpayers to subsidize its efforts to break up Canada. If that seems to be a little ridiculous, it should be noted that in politics, strange things occur. It should also be noted that several fringe parties would also no longer exist. The Green Party candidate indicated that most of the money his party collects each year is from the federal vote subsidy. Now, in the latest budget presented to parliament, the Conservative majority will get rid of the subsidy - even if that is done slowly. It will drop the subsidy gradually. Starting April 1 of 2012, that $2 will be reduced by increments of 51 cents a year until it is finally eliminated by 2015-16. According to budget documents, that will generate an approximate annual savings of $30-million. That’s $30-million of our tax dollars. Yes, we know, in the grand scheme of politics, “What’s $30-million?” to paraphrase C.D. Howe. But that subsidy was particularly loved by, guess who? The Bloc Quebecois supported a revolt by the NDP and Liberals against losing taxpayer cash when the Conservatives suggested it in 2008, and nearly toppled the minority government. Today, with the NDP having taken over many of the Bloc seats in Quebec, Jack Layton is no happier about the loss than Gilles Duceppe was back when he was an MP. The Liberals even less so. The weird thing is the Conservatives, with the most votes, have the most to lose, although the cynical say that since they are excellent fundraisers amongst the rank and file, the move will hurt them less than other parties. And isn’t that a weird concept? Some criticize the dropping of our cash going to political parties because Conservatives are good at raising cash from private citizens. After that subsidy money dries up, political parties might actually have to heed the wishes of the citizen donors who pay their political bills. That is no bad thing. David Meyer
Still a community Dear Editor: A “town hall” meeting recently arranged by Mapleton Township council was, in my opinion, greatly appreciated. The meeting gave some clearer insight into the situations township residents, staff and councillors find themselves in. A comment Cliff Campbell made on the “decline of volunteerism” provoked these thoughts. In the last 100 years or so the creation and maintenance of roads, bridges, community centres, etc. has changed. In the past residents fixed the infrastructure as they had time. If there was a pothole
one had no complaint as the responsibility reverted back to oneself. In today’s society I believe this still to be the case even though as a township we’ve hired staff to do portions of our “volunteerism”. We are still “residents fixing the roads as we have time.” This hiring of staff should not give residents (or others) the right to litigate or threaten such; nor does it relieve staff of putting forth their best effort We are still a community. It is unfortunate when township decisions are influenced by fear of litigation instead of community need. As township residents, we have the collective responsibility/right to
choose the community need level we desire and pay tax accordingly (travelling 80km/ hr in January costs money). Again, I appreciate the venue the “town hall” approach creates. John Mohle, Moorefield Agricultural art Dear Editor: Henni Klassen’s chronicling part of our agricultural heritage through dairy farming has been inspirational. I am asking the community if anyone has any chicken farming photos or backyard poultry endeavors they would be willing to loan. I would be interested in attempting your
photos of people and poultry in paint. Also Martin Tamlyn and fair friends have initiated an art contest for the Drayton Fair for Aug. 5 to 7, with the theme “Farming through the Years.” There is room for all ages and mediums to compete. Submissions will also be shown for two months at Studio Factor, running into Culture Days [interactive arts events throughout Canada] Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Entries are to be delivered by July 23 to Studio Factor. More information can be obtained from the fair publication or Studio Factor. Donna Hirtle, Drayton
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NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS The second installment of the 2011 Interim Taxes for all property classes are due:
JUNE 24, 2011
Taxes may be paid at the following locations: • Township of Mapleton MunicipalCOUNCIL Office, 7275 Sideroad 16 by cash, cheque or debit/interac DATES • at most Financial Institutions • or by Telebanking with most financial Tuesday, October 27, institutions. 2009 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday,There is a November 10, 2009 7:00 p.m. mail slot available at the office for payments being made after hours. Postdated cheques for the due date are accepted. Taxes may also be paid by mail addressed to: Township of Mapleton, PO Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0
PUBLIC NOTICE CANADA POST SERVICE DISRUPTION Canada Post workers are currently on rotating strikes that may impact mail delivery. If you normally receive a paper copy of invoices from the Township of Mapleton, it may not be delivered by Canada Post before the invoice is due for payment. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING: Moorefield water and wastewater bills were mailed on May 31st and are due on June 15th. Drayton water and wastewater bills will be mailed the week of June 20th and due on July 5th. Invoices for other services provided by the Township (facility rentals, etc.) are normally due thirty (30) days after the invoice date. Please note that the Township does offer a Pre-authorized Payment option. Please contact our office for more information.
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By Ken Thompson, Funeral Director, Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton
Time for Some Serious Thinking It is always interesting to hear some of the ideas and conversations people have when they are talking about their own mortality and inevitable death. People are always joking about how they would like their arrangements and final remembrance to be. Sometimes humour can be an easier way to talk about a difficult subject. Realistically can these arrangements really happen? Oddly enough, some of these ideas are possible, but there are others that generally have more humour surrounding them than anything. Some comments are “just bury me out behind the barn” or “any pine box will do”. In certain circumstances these can be laughed about in a joking
manner. The thing is, when something does really happen to you or your loved one, for the most part your joking wishes cannot be fulfilled from a legal aspect. As we drive through the countryside and see little pioneer cemeteries or we visit cemeteries that are currently being used, we begin to realize that all of our ancestors have a final resting place which provides families with a permanent memorial. I’m not trying to scare people or trying to have everyone talking about death and dying, but it is a harsh reality that where there is life, death is sure to follow at some point. We all feel we are going to live forever and it may not be something that you will have to deal with for a long time. In reality it will affect you at one time or another. It is important for people to stop for a minute and think of what their true wishes are. These decisions are ones that really affect your loved ones, who
are responsible for the funeral arrangements while coping with the loss. What I am suggesting is people should put some thought into the subject of final wishes. There are so many different things that can happen with regards to a funeral and final resting place and it can be overwhelming at the time of a loss. There is also the question of the type of service you would want and the location of the service. Is a service in the funeral home what you would
want, or would your family feel more comfortable with a church service? Planning ahead and talking to loved ones is one way to ease the burden on surviving family members who are left to make the decisions. Pre-need decisions are made with a clear mind that isn’t clouded by grief and led by emotion. Talking about these things certainly is not easy, but it is important. We all want to try to lessen the stress and anxiety for our loved ones. In letting them
know your wishes, it allows family members time to support each other instead of trying to make difficult decisions. If you don’t talk about it, no one will know what you would have wanted and this can lead to decisions that may not reflect your wishes. Families only want to do what is right for their loved ones. If you have already discussed these things, you and your family will be somewhat prepared in the event of a death. For those that have not
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discussed them, I encourage you to put some realistic thinking into your options. If you have questions call Ken Thompson, Mary Thompson or Vic Roberts of Heritage Funeral Homes at 519-638-3072.
DRAYTON The Provincial election is Oct. 6 and in preparation the PerthWellington Progressive Conservatives (PC) are hosting a “Coffee with Randy” event with PC Candidate Randy Pettapiece. It will be held at the Wellington Street Cafe in Drayton on June 18 from 9:30 to 11am. This is an opportunity to meet Pettapiece, ask him questions on the PC platform for this fall’s election and inform him of local concerns. All are welcome.
Local author to speak about latest project at July 13 library event DRAYTON - Glynis Belec is a freelance writer, children’s author, and private tutor. Her latest literary undertaking - A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider - is a collection of short stories, poetry, and wisdom seeking to heal and mend the soul of the reader, often after difficult and stressful situations. Thirty seven authors from across Canada share their variety of voices in this book. Belec’s contribution to this book is a candid, honest recollection of her reaction to being diagnosed with ovarian cancer and the life changes that came along with that pronouncement. Belec shares how her faith in God and the words “Be
still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10) carried her through this difficult time. On July 13 at 6:30pm, Belec will come to the library and read her story, along with some of the co-authors. Anyone interested can purchase a signed copy of A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider. Belec will share how she became a contributor and part of this nation-wide, inspiring project that can be a blessing for those who need to be encouraged. Library officials encourage locals to come out for a relaxing evening at the library to meet some of the authors and enjoy refreshments and a free draw. submitted by Bep Vandenberg
Seniors fun - The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence held an exercise program in Palmerston on June 1 that was attended by 68 seniors from various areas in north Wellington, including Arthur, Clifford, Drayton, Harriston and Palmerston. submitted photo
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Maryborough Horticultural Society’s Garden Tour a success More than 40 members and friends of the Maryborough Horticultural Society enjoyed the garden tour organized by the society last week. After a tour of a private garden in Belwood, the next stop was “Pathways to Perennials” near Schomberg, where participants could enjoy the pathways, relax in the gardens and admire the many perennials. The weather was very agreeable for an outdoor lunch. ABOVE - One of the highlights was a visit to “Joe’s Garden” in Brampton. Participants said they were amazed at the wide variety of annuals, perennials and shrubs in bloom as well as Joe’s unique and creative display. submitted photos
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School support - Students at Community Christian School recently showed their support for one of their fellow classmates. Hannah Flinkert, right, was born with spina bifida, but thanks to the support of family, friends and the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario (SBHAO) she has managed not only to cope with her condition, but has thrived. The school hosted a barbecue last September and a “Build-Your-Own-Sundae” event last month which raised $225 for the SBHAO. Pictured with Hannah Flinkert is Grace Sauer. submitted photo
Spina bifida quick facts In Canada, about 1 out of every 2,500 babies is born with some type of spina bifida. Folic acid has been proven to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) like spina bifida by more than 70% if taken before pregnancy.
About one in every 1,300 pregnancies in Canada is affected by a NTD. Recent studies have shown that up to 73% of individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus are allergic to latex. *Visit sbhao.on.ca for information.
What it is Spina bifida is a neural tube birth defect (NTD) which occurs within the first four weeks of pregnancy. The spinal column fails to develop properly resulting in varying degrees of permanent damage to the spinal cord and nervous system. Infants born with spina bifida may have an open lesion on their spine where significant damage to the nerves and spinal cord occurs. Although the spinal opening is surgically repaired shortly after birth, the nerve damage is permanent. This results in varying degrees of paralysis of the lower limbs, depending largely on the location and
severity of the lesion. Even with no visible lesion, there may be improperly formed or missing vertebrae, and accompanying nerve damage. The three most common types of spina bifida are: - myelomeningocele, the most severe form in which the spinal cord and its protective covering, the meninges, protrude from the opening in the spine; - meningocele, these spinal cords develop normally, but only the meninges protrudes from the opening created by damaged or missing vertebrae and may be exposed; and - occulta, which means “hidden” and indicates that the
Hydrocephalus comes from the Greek word “hydro,” meaning water, and “cephalus,” meaning head. It is a neurological condition that exists when excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up in cavities, called ventricles, inside the brain. Fluid accumulates in the ventricles when the body produces more CSF in a day than it
can reabsorb. This accumulation causes enlargement of the ventricles, resulting in hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is usually treated by surgically implanting a shunt that takes excess CSF from the brain to another part of the body. Who gets it Babies: hydrocephalus may develop in the womb or after
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normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Causes Hydrocephalus can be caused by a variety of medical problems. It can be present at birth, as a result of a congenital condition, or be acquired later in life. Approximately, 80 per cent of individuals with spina bifida also have hydrocephalus. Symptoms Hydrocephalus can be a serious condition, and must be treated. When it is not treated it can cause permanent brain damage or in severe cases, death. For a complete list of symptoms, visit sbhao.on.ca. Can it be cured? There is no cure for hydrocephalus. In most cases, it is a condition that is present for life. When it is the result of a brain tumour, it may be possible to remove the tumour and allow the cerebrospinal fluid to flow.
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birth as a result of a congenital defect. This defect is not necessarily hereditary, but may result from something (including the condition known as spina bifida) that goes wrong during development of the fetus. Hydrocephalus may also result from complications associated with premature birth. Children, young and middle-aged adults: hydrocephalus may develop during these years as a result of intracranial bleeding, (stroke), brain injury, tumour growth, meningitis or other factors. Hydrocephalus that occurs after birth as a result of one of these factors is called “acquired hydrocephalus.” Seniors: when it is diagnosed during these years, hydrocephalus is typically called “adult onset hydrocephalus.” It may take one of two forms: the common form of hydrocephalus which involves high intracranial pressure or
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Many people with spina bifida will need mobility supports such as braces, crutches, or wheelchairs. Almost all will have some form of bladder or bowel dysfunction, conditions which they must learn to control and manage. Search for a cure There is no cure. Ongoing therapy, medical care and/ or surgical treatments will be necessary to help prevent and manage complications and secondary conditions throughout an individual’s life. Just fifty years ago, only 10% of babies born with spina bifida survived their first year. Today, with research and advances in medical technology, 90% survive and thrive.
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defect, where one or more vertebrae are malformed, is covered by a layer of skin. Occulta is the mildest form. Causes There is no single known cause of spina bifida. Researchers are studying the effects of heredity, nutrition, environment and pollution, which could lead to physical damage to the fetus. Treatment Treatment involves surgery and therapy to minimize further neurological damage and address the resulting conditions. Treatment for the variety of effects of spina bifida and hydrocephalus can also include medication, physiotherapy and the use of assistive devices.
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