Show flower shop Mrs Mra Davis who Is la deaf was was awarded a certificate presented presented bye Manley Mantey B. B B Lincoln as chairman 1 of f the th local Governors Governor's Employ the Handicapped Committee In appreciation of of this honor and the kindness she has found since coming to Moab about one year ago Mrs D Davis vis writes the following I 1 hope the editorial Times Times Times-Inde Independent Inde- Inde pendent Oct J 9 J meant it when It saidI said I And the truth shall set you free I appreciate all the kindness Moab has shown since I came here a total stranger with only my son a year ago And I appreciate appreciate appreciate ap ap- the honor that was bestowed upon upon upon up up- on me as Moab's Handicapped American of the Year and to Mr Lincoln Robert Norman Mr and Mrs Wiggle and to the Chamber of Commerce for their cooperativeness cooperativeness cooperativeness oper co-oper- and courtesy extended to me at atthe atthe atthe the meeting where I was awarded my certificate certificate certificate However all this honor should go goto goto goto to my deceased mother Mrs Alma Ballinger Ballinger Ballinger Bal- Bal linger of Salt Lake City It was through her courage and counsel and teachings that I have been able to live a happy life I never learned the sign language and an anfor for the benefit of deafened children and their mothers there is hope for the deaf youngsters at the Ballinger Foundation for the Deaf In Salt Lake City This foundation foundation foundation foun foun- dation is carried on on by the mothers of deaf children my mother had taught They the deaf leaf youngsters go to public schools not to a school only for the deaf and they will soon have full lives such as I have had I am a firm believer that the sign language should not be taught to deaf children To use it is to slow up the progression progression progression pro pro- for the handicapped and to limit their abilities and talents Also Alsa I would like to say to anyone who is handicapped that there are many advantages to be gained through the Vocational Vocational Vo Vo- Vo- Vo Rehabilitation Center in Salt Lake City I have known many handicapped people who have been helped by this service ser ser- vice To Mrs Davis we say yes honor should certainly go to those people and organizations which provided opportunity and assistance in your endeavor to bring out your talents in spite of your handicap But we must add that opportunities and assistance can only become gainful through the determination and perserver- perserver ence of the person to whom they are offered offer offer- ed You earne earned the honor Mrs Davis |