Montlucon

Defending numerous causes, the Montluçon-Néris-les-Bains Rotary Club has decided to invest in the inclusion of people suffering from autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With the Palace, the service club will set up cinema screenings dedicated to autistic or disabled people.

“The starting point for this operation dates back to May. We had been made aware of the subject of autism through the action of Christophe Baumann who had walked for twenty-four hours (March 3, Editor’s note.) to denounce the state’s lack of commitment to autism. We discussed with him on which areas we could move things forward,” recalls Frédéric Ferrandon, member of the Montluçon-Néris-les-Bains Rotary, who initiated the sessions.

A specific room

After interacting with establishments and associations, Frédéric Ferrandon meets Frédéric Dubourgnoux, the director of the Palace. “He was very open on the issue. It was mutually agreed that Wednesday at the beginning of the afternoon would be the right time,” points out the Rotarian.

Children and adults suffering from ASD will benefit from a 98-seat room entirely dedicated to them. The sound will be quieter than during a normal session. There will be no advertising and trailers. The room will not be completely dark either.

Members of the Autisme mutualaide sans frontières association confirm the importance of schedules for autistic people. “An autistic child wants to see a film. He doesn’t want to see advertisements,” says Isabelle Galle, the president of the association.

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The first two will take place on Wednesday November 29 and Wednesday December 20, at 2:15 p.m. Families and establishments going to the Palace will just have to specify that they are coming for the specific session when purchasing their tickets. “We will then take stock to see how things are going and what needs to be adjusted. If it works, we will continue the sessions,” specifies Frédéric Ferrandon.

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Following their discussions with Christophe Baumann, a second line of work emerged for the Rotary club: the installation of panels more suited to autistic people. “Christophe Baumann explained to us that the man and woman symbols on the toilet doors did not speak to his autistic son. We are thinking about the double paneling of public buildings but there is an artistic vagueness of the legislation on the subject. With a parliamentarian of Allier, we will try to be proactive on a text.”

Florence Farina

In a letter sent this Wednesday, November 15 to Florence Debussy, vice-president of the Regional Council in charge of high schools, Pierre Guillaumin, LFI regional advisor for Montluçon, is concerned about the “major water damage” that occurred Monday, November 13 within the grounds of the Madame-de-Staël high school in Montluçon.

As revealed our colleagues from RJFM radio, the establishment’s 270 boarders were forced to return home after the flood which affected the building housing the boarding school and which threatened electrical installations. Flooding following a major water leak on a pipe located behind the school building.

At the start of the afternoon of November 15, we still do not know whether the interns will be able to return to their rooms this evening. But the probability seems low, according to people contacted on site.

A list of works

In his letter addressed to the regional vice-president, Pierre Guillaumin requests an evaluation of the work and interventions necessary to be carried out in high schools. Affirming that “other problems have arisen in recent months” within the LEM of Montluçon.

Last January, classes were suspended for two days after a pipe burst which led to the flooding of several classrooms.

Flooding at the Madame de Staël high school in Montluçon

In February 2016, a large water leak in the high school boiler room required the establishment to be closed for two days.

Martial Delecluse

Once again, the City of Montluçon (Allier) will have to find a replacement among its much-loved black swans. Once again, one of the two birds of the couple installed at Saint-Jean Park has just died, confirm the services contacted this Monday, November 13.

The trail of an animal attack seems favored, due to the exposed torn neck. “From a wild beast or a stray dog, we don’t know,” says the town hall. “But this is not a deliberate move.”

“Saddened”

“We saw him this Sunday morning,” reports a daily walker, supporting a photo of the carcass. Given the pile of feathers, he must have defended himself.” And to share his pain: “The local residents I met are saddened by this news. The couple welcomed us in the morning with their giggles. This morning, there was a great, sad calm.”

The municipality is talking about replacing the webfoot, whose sex remains to be clarified for the moment, although this could take time. “Last time, we struggled to find this breed,” recall the services.

This is not the first disappearance of its kind: two years ago, a man was apprehended after an attempted theft of one of these large birds. While the two previous females of the couple, who had become emblematic of the site since their arrival in 2015, ended up dying early.

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First Smile

The Premier Sourire boutique opened on October 17, at 2 rue des Serruriers. Little slippers and bodysuits in pastel tones, for babies aged 0 to 12 months, are waiting for “moms, aunts or grandmothers” to make beautiful birth gifts. The manager, Martine, relies on her two salespeople, Bérengère and Isabelle, to run this second store. “I continue to manage my bridal store,” she says.

All the products offered are made in Portugal. “There, a baby is a real gift from heaven, so they make quality clothes,” emphasizes Isabelle. “Favorite” layettes suitable for all budgets: “The first price for a bodysuit is 4.90 euros.” Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Gourmandine

Since October 18, the La Gourmandine bakery opened at 27 rue Bretonnie. Kadi Clausse welcomes customers and her husband, Mickaël Clausse is in the oven. “He makes potato pies and quiches very well,” smiles the saleswoman.

In the windows, customers can find breads, pastries, meringues and other pastries but also pizzas or pancakes. “We try to renew it every day.”

The bakery is open Monday to Friday, from 6:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, from 6:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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