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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-03-23, Page 7Briefl Seaforth man injured in Hibbert accident A Seaforth man suffered minor injuries when he lost control of his vehicle in Hibbert Township on Monday. Sebringville OPP reported that Martin Andreassi, 26, of Seaforth, was southbound on Perth County Rd. 10 at 8:10 a.m. on Monday. He lost control of his 1983 Chev in a slushy area on the road. The car left the road, hit a snowbank, and rolled onto its roof. Andreassi suffered minor injuries and his car was demolished Ontario Hydro announces increase Ontario Hydro has announced a proposed rate for 1995 that would rise at the inflation rate of 1.4 per cern. The proposal will go to the Energy Board for review. *** The Seaforth PUC is looking into having Bill Coakley, a rep- resentative from Ontario Hydro, do local elementary school pres- entations on electrical safety and conservation for students. ** The Seaforth PUC will have a booth at the Seaforth Home and Garden Show featuring informa- tion on highline hazards, and safety for hydro and water. Township considers joint project with Hullett School A local township will look into sharing its administration offices with proposed new facilities at Hulleu Central- -School ~=ar—° Londesboro. Hullett Township Council passed a motion at its March 1 meeting to look into the possibility of a joint venture with the Huron County Board of Education. Hulleu would use the township's allocated infrastruc- ture dollars for the purpose. Hulleu Township Council expressed no objections at its March 1 meeting to the proposed work on the Hullett-McKillop Boundary Drainage Works. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, March 23, 1994-7 Local March birthdays and anniversaries Local group offers support Mission statement: "Community Living -South Huron is a non-profit organization providing supports to individuals with developmental challenges to participate in and contribute to all aspects of family and community life." By Nellie Evans Lakeshore Advance e feeling the " e feeling same dollar crunch but the service modes don't fit today," said Gray. Some parents and volunteers have expressed uncertainty with the new process, but Gray said that's not unexpected. South Huron's developmentally challenged residents will soon be able to participate more fully in their communities. Community Living -South Huron in Dashwood took its first step toward person -centred support, rather than program -centred, in late January when its board of directors approved a two-year strategic plan. The plan was created by a steering committee of parents, consumers, board, staff and community. A year in the. making, the plan allows the association to be "proactive rather than reactive" in its planning, says board chair Roberta Walker of Grand Bend. Community Living serves an area bounded by Seaforth, Exeter, Dashwood and North Lambton communities of Grand Bend and Medford. Executive director John Gray cautioned the strategic plan is "not in stone" but a basis for change. Already some proposed ideas have changed as need dictated. "It may look completely different one year from now," he said. And while association staff and management are forming commit- tees to study specific areas of support, and how to change them, the parents have formed a group called, Partners in Community Living. An executive committee has been formed, says Wacker, and— is headed by Bruce Perry of Exeter. in the past, said Gray, but none have remained conunitted to a long- term agenda. Improved communication The parent's group is just one facet of Community Living's goal , to improve communication. A "feedback loop" may also be famed as a way for staff to input ideas to previously inaccessible senior management. Gray said the idea is still a draft. It' will be presented to the labor management committee in April for discussion. The loop allows recommendations to go directly to the executive director or the board. Personal involvement To achieve its goal of person - centred support, Community Living is planning to join day and residential programs. The plan requires long term transition, said Gray, or one piece at a time. One large factor, said Gray, is consolidating programs without spending more money. That means realigning staff jobs with new duties and incorporating volunteer assistance. The new focus will be 24-hour, person -centred support of individ- uals through structured programs offered by staff and volunteers and friendships with people in the community. "We're building on a solid foundation (that was) built 25 years ago," said Gray. Community Living's strategic plan will help the association prepare for future students graduat- ing from an integrated school but there is still room for individuals familiar with the old system. Some will continue to work in the _sheltered workshop of A.R.C. Industries but those who wish to expand their interests may do so. May workshop planned Walker said the parents' group planning a workshop in May providing speakers from the two- year-old Family Support Institute. As a member of FSI, Walker is excited about the new parents group because it "gives me mon people to link with." 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El 3c' 271-9520 Outside volunteers - Community Living has moved ahead one year a plan to promote voluntarism among community residents. Gray said the need for volunteers to help implement person -centred support has become apparent early in planning. But there's a glitch. "There's room now (for volun- teers) but we don't know where to plug them in," he said. Wallcer suggested volunteers could teach a range of interests, like sewing or painting; go shopping or watch a baseball game with someone who's developmentally challenged. "It could be really a lot of fun," she said. While some people already volunteer for Community Living, the association wants to encourage more. The association also wants to reward its volunteers to recognize their contribution and maintain a lasting bond. Community Living wants a volunteer service co-ordinator to schedule events and evaluate success or failure. "I'd like to see followup to 'see if the expectations of volunteers and consumers are met," said Gray. Walker said an assessment of staff showed an interest in diversifying their jobs. Some felt certain skills are not used but a new program could enhance that, she said. "Adding diversity without the finances may give a different kind of reward," said Gray. March Birthdays: Margaret Allan, March 1; Melissa Beuerman, Kevin Hood, March 3; Andy Pethick, Brian Wilbee, March 7; Mary Anna Ryan, Ruth Axtman, Fred McClure, March 9; Nick E1ligaen, March 10; Camlil McCall, March 11; Amy McClure, Vera McDonald, March 12; Cassandra Banks, March 15; Ben Baehert, Keith Wilbee, March 20; Brandi Williamson, Elliott Hackwell, March 22; Eddie Sebben, Julie Hill, March 23; Michael Bachert, March 25; Bob Axtmann, Walton by Patty Banks 887-6860 March 27; Jordon Smith, March 28; Judy Shortreed, March 29; Ryan Brubacher, March 30; Bob Ryan, Linda Axtmann and Brandy Banks, March 31. 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