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Five years later, Exeter's. Club Huron continues to grow
By Ray Lewis
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EXETER - Six years ago when a
sheltered workshop operating in
the area under the name Semi -Fab
was closed, it left many stranded.
Fortunately, the London Psychiat-
ric Hospital and the ministry recog-
nized the problem, and realized
something must be done.
They approached the executive
director of WOTCH in London to
get something going as soon as
possible. WOTCH stands for
Western Ontario Therapeutic Corn-
munity Hostel, and for the area
people who have come to rely upon
it, it is called Club Huron.
Club Huron is located in Exeter
on Thames Road, behind AIS
Communications Limited. It is a
psycho -social - rehabilitation pro-
gram designed for adults who have
disabling or chronic psychiatric
conditions. Registered as a non-
profit corporation under Ontario's
Corporation Act, it is also a regis-
tered charitable organization fund-
ed by the Ontario Ministries of
Health and Housing.
Now in its fifth year of operation
in Exeter, director Doug Ruhl said
community involvement has been
tremendous.
"Since we've come here, Exeter
has been just great," said Ruhl.
"The warmth we get from the local
business people, the BIA and eve-
ryone else is really something."
Members who participate in the
program are 16 years of age or old-
er and have a chronic or disabling
psychiatric condition. The mem-
bership and attendance at Club Hu-
ron is completely voluntary, and
WOTCH Club Huron received a boost financially when the Royal Bank donated $500 towards
the club's new addition. Shown here are club member Al Cook (!eft), Sandra Reinhardt of the
Royal Bank, club member Harry Spice and Doug Ruh!, director of Wotch Club Huron.
membership may last as long as the
member wishes. All members are
entitled to case -management ser-
vices (i.e.) advocacy, connecting to
other programs and services, etc.
The program now contains 82
members, and has continued to
steadily increase since day one at-
tracting people from the entire area
including the outlying regions of
Clinton and St. Marys. Originally,
the facilities were set to serve 40-
55 people, which has left the club
in dire need of a new addition.
"There was never really a service
in this part of the county before for
psychiatric care." said Ruhl. Now
they are able to get out and come
here two or three days a week."
Members of WOTCH work to-
gether to pursue and implement
strategies that promote the citizen-
ship of people with psychiatric dis-
abilities. The goal of the program
is to assist members to minimize
the impact of their illness, and to
function as fully and independently
as possible in the community. Is is
designed to reduce members' de-
pendence upon hospitals, promote
and teach skills which will enable
members to live as independently
as possible, to foster a supportive
community and to prepare and sup-
port members involvement in work.
The facility is home to several
different functions, such as employ-
ment. Many come to the building
to handle jobs such as piece work
and light assembly, while other em-
ployment is found in the communi-
ty such as delivering phone books,
working in restaurants or conven-
ience stores, tree planting, lawn
cutting and snow removal.
All monies made go directly to
the client which Ruhl believes is a
much fairer system.
The club also provides social rec-
reation, and two or three Monday's
a month special events are held
such as dances or casino nights.
"But there just isn't enough room
Committee develops Huron Directory
CENTRALIA - A sub -committee
of the Huron Community Services
Network has developed a Huron
County Directory of Services and
Information. It will include listings
of.service.clubs, health care profes-
sionals, social services, businesses
and -- government representatives
(municipalities) serving Huron
County.
The directory is a follow-up to
the original one published in 1986,
which was prepared by The Huron
County Community Services
Council.
Anyone who wishes to provide
information to be included in the
directory may do so by contacting
Sandra Scott at Centralia College
(519-228-6691 or fax 519-228-
6491) by December 11, 1992.
The completed directory will be
available for a reasonable fee.
Copies should be available by
spring 1993 and can be obtained by
contacting Centralia College.
Drivers' license renewal period extended
TORONTO - If you are an Onta-
rio driver you'll be making fewer
trips to the licence office to renew
your driver's licence as a result of a
Ministry of Transportation plan to
extend the renewal period.
"Changing the renewal period is
one way we are taking steps to im-
prove customer service and make
the best use of ministry resources,"
said Ontario Transportation Minis-
ter Gilles Pouliot.
Currently, Ontario's six million li-
censed drivers must renew their li-
cence every three years. The
change in the renewal period goes
into effect for drivers whose licenc-
es expire on or after January 20,
1993. It will take seven years for
the change to affect all drivers.
The.renewal process will remain
the same for most types of licence
People with licences to drive trac-
tor -trailers, buses, trucks and ambu-
lances will still be required to have
medical examinations every three
Huron CAS receives
funding for building
OODERICH - .Children and their
families in Huron County will ben-
efit from improved services thanks
to provincial funding of $1.284.00
to the Huron Children's Aid Socie-
ty. The capital grant will be used to
construct a new building to house
the agency - currently in two loca-
tions - under one roof.
The announcement was made last
Tuesday by Ontario's Minister of
Community and Social Services
Marion Boyd and Huron MPP Paul
Klopp.
"'Phis funding will help the Soci-
ety to improve and continue its
good work in the community," said
Boyd. "It will enable the organiza-
tion to serve the children and fami-
lies of Huron County even more
effectively."
The provincial funding repre-
sents 80 percent of the total cost of
construction with the Huron Chil-
dren's Aid Society responsible for
the balance. The province will be
providing the funding over two
1
7% 7.28% 8.O
' Rate subject to than
Short term rates avaliab'.
years; S1.2 million in 1993/94 and
$84.000 in 1994/95.
"I'm very pleased to announce
this funding today," said Klopp. "It
will allow the Huron Children's
Aid Society to maintain its deep
commitment to safeguarding the
rights of children and improving
the quality 'of - life for families
throughout Huron County."
The Huron Children's Aid Socie-
ty is currently listed at two sites in
Goderich; in a warehouse at Cham-
pion Road Machinery and in the
Suncoast Mall. The new building
will be built on a 1/1f2 acre lot ad-
jacent to the fire station on MacE-
wan Avenue.
years. Notification of an upcoming re -
The annual fee for a driver's li- newel with the fee will continue to
cense remains unchanged at $10 be sent out well in advance of the
per year. expiry date of a licence.
Capsule Comments
with Ernie Miatello
You brush your teeth but do you ever brush
your tongue? It's a good habit to get into.
Tongue -brushing -will-help remove bacteria
lodged in the crevasses on the tongue. This results in better oral hy-
giene.
When instilling ear drops, try pulling the outer ear upwards and toward
the back of your head while lying on your side. This will straighten out
the ear canal to allow the drops to penetrate more deeply. Also, remain
Tying down for five minutes.
While North American use of tobacco is dropping, especially in men,
the rate of male smokers in Japan is close to an astonishing`70%!
At any point In time, 5% of the population has a cold. Women seem to
get more colds than men... probably due to their greater contact with
their children who bring the viruses home from school.
Medications are like apples... they will not keep forever. Clean out that
medicine cabinet and get rid of those rotten apples. Check with our
pharmacy department if in doubt. -
Huron Apothecary, your source of good advice about prescription and
non-prescription medications, -
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Huron Apothecary i to
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here any more," said Ruhl. "The
group operates a lunch counter eve-
ry day which means people have to
stop work and move everything out
of the way td clear space."
The club will require about
$18,000 for their new addition, and
with government funding way
down the club must find the money
itself. So far they have raised
around 53,700.
The group also needs volunteers
so if anyone enjoys being with oth-
er people, and has an hour or so to
spare during the week, call Club
Huron at 235-0335.
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