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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1993-05-12, Page 271Al11110ldvooale, May 12,1993 Page 27 Osmansudfy Livity main 2alli purr of sloped Lots of tasty desserts are made by trainees like Myla at the South Huron Bakery . F.v4n Lobb Further 411eValleillflents 'PRINK feti d T•slefi stir =*e Empao� tut &tI port EXETER - 011inounity Living - ' 1d the Mainstreet 1enit ron South Hu, erly South Hu- , all of whieh were initiated in til l group of conversed pannus ll -g for an _alleraadve type of • s -for their handicapped children, now 25 years later the organization le t$anechanged rown anhanged into a com- munity resource which not only provides care and support, but is giving back to its community. "The association was very much a grassroots parent olganization," said Executive Director John Gray, "they shaped the original services and supports as to what they want- ed for their sons and daughters, a place to work in the community with available social supports. In- tegration was really on the future horizon." The first organizational meeting was held on January 28, 1968 at Exeter Public School with 110 people and eight service clubs in attendance. Initially a free nursery school fa- cility was to be offered for handi- capped pre-school age children. Donations were sought from an area church or school board with vacant rooms. The Alhambra Hall was the original site of the Huron Hope School, which was later moved.o J.A.D. McCurdy Public School in Minion Park. The pri- mary function of the school was to provide relief to mothers who want- ed -to keep their children at home, +'belt had :to provide round the clock Dawson scare for them. "At the time the /only alternative to this was institu- :tional care, places like Oxford Re- = gional Centre which provided only custodial care for residents and pro- vided no educational training." The parents who took that first initiative are still represented today and direct the agency through the Board of Directors and its various committees. It is through their sup- port that.new programs and ven- tures e - ttrres have been undertaken. One of which was the opening of -A.R.C. Industries in '1974, lite pose of. the workshop is Solaro - 'vide sheltered employmentandan- loyment training. Operating on contracts, the workshop has provid- ,sed trainees with the aspect.of real work and community involvement. The success of:'bis program • others such as the South Huron Bakery, which opened its doors in November of 1977, and the opening of more residential ser- vices over later years. Hard at work, Paul Clonsltt specializes in woodworking at A.R.C. Industries. Lucan Community Centre Pool Committee Cash Calendar Winners April 1.3100. 1424, Phyllis Cos. Dederick, 2 330. 01403. Ina iia tiopM:6 iodaaduw, La- ps. 311100. 0023. Citic Bvauu.Dsa5c1d, 4 350. 0613. Geo Mallett Lesion. 5 350.1061, Patri- cia Dobbs. Cnsnalia. 6, 350. 61169, LoaDamobe. Loom 7 330. rp 0333,E Matrin. J.hn. Laces 3 350.0]23. Moony CLdte, La - •an. 9 350. 0264 Sharon Farber. Burlington. Loom10. 3100. 0346; Ray Hall. Loom11, 350. 0471 Ta -1 Torn Pbech, Rniesels. 12 $54.464, Mania. Soot Moa. Ailsa Got. 13 u0. 01944, Rob- ert ob ert Harrison, Lawn. 14, 1130. 01113, Bob Evers. adawo. 15. 050. 1651. Larry onsals , Dearisld. 16 350.61262, Pat Nosibarn, Lso 17. 3100. 01644. Ellen Walls. Da6eld. 13. 350. 0114. Nancy Replier, 3er, Lawn. 19. 0. 01167 Pat Fraser, Ailaa Craig. 10 350. 090*, Elisabeth Cairn. Lucan. 21.350. 0345. Rob Sa•tebury-Las ss. Limon. 22, 350. 0739, Har- vey DcKok. Lacon. 23. 350. 01960. Rob liar - ton, Lucan. 24, 3100. 1911, Marcia M.Kydall. Sa Lawn. 25. 350.1609. n Flood. Lawn. 36 350. 11519, V. Jsa, JUaton. 27 350.1671. Barbara Ward. Padthil4 26 350 I Lim Hubert, Lw an. 29. $50. 0340. Dunlop. Sydney Australia, 30, 350. 0769, Mr. and Mts. J. McFarland. Arra Lucan Community Bingo Wed., May 12 Bingo starts 7:30 p.m. Regular Games $1000 Jackpot Game 55 calls or less $600 bonus Total prizes $2800 Due to the licence regulations, no one under 18 allowed 10 play Licence #537495 You are cordially invited to attend the ANNUAL MEETING of the CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY OF HURO1�1 COUNTY Con Wedrinsday. Ju 1823 at the Maitland Country Club Mining Room North Harbour Rd. Goderich, Ontario The business portion of the Annual Meeting beginsrpt 7,iQ0 pm. and will be followed at 7:45 p.m. by Keynote Speaker, Ms. Kim Way. Ms. Way is a former foster child, and advocate for youth in foster care. Kim is employed at the Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies offices for the summer. A brief reception will follow, and refreshments will be served. Memberships($6) will be available a1 the door, or may be purchased in advance at the agency office - 220 Huckins Street, Goderich, Ontario. £ o n j end lilt us Jnr the eveflM tl! C% DANCE 'HALL 0:4 349-2678 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Dross Code Fri., May 14 Singles Dance Sunrise Sat., Allay 15 Nitewatch 7. That inane year also brought 'taut the closure of the Huron Hope Nursery, as children became fully integrated into nursery schools in their own community. "We have to look at the future of younger children who have re- ceived such excellent support in the education system, but are getting older. They won't be looking at a sheltered workshop situation they are going to be looking at commu- nity. We have to get supports in place so that when they come out in the next several years there is somewhere for them to go." said Roberta Walker, chairman of the board of directors. It is clear that the future of CLSH is in focusing on ways to provide `more alternatives. Said Walker, 'What we are Looking at is ways to 'make handicapped adults more in- volved in their community, and to become more contributing mem- bers." As the method of assistance becomes more personalized, with more emphasis placed on the indi- viduals having the power to make decisions about their lifestyles, the role of the volunteer will be even more important to meet future -'steeds, as budgets shrink and people become more integrated in the community. In the face•of-decreased govern- ment -fending and cutbacks to the workshop program a Strategic Plan- ning committee has been evaluating .the current status quo to determine bow to strengthen the organization, thus ensuring the stability of the families currently being served. Also, they will be examining ways /.o serve families whose sons .and daughters are still living at home, but the parents ,are .aging. Ex - 1 Lester' s Roadhouse Exeter If you are having a private party Buck & Doe, Stag or Wedding reception Call Laster at 235-2773 for details Do it yourself or let us handle it for you 1 Party! Buck and Doe, Stag. Wedding When hosting a party with a special occasion permit. Protect yourself with Party Alcohol Liability Insurance. Premiums available for various size groups. 011/1, t3aiser Kneale ins. Brokers Inc. Exeter 235-2420 Grand Bend 238.8484 The Crest Centre, a non-profit organization, provides quality support for adults with mental health and developmental challenges, in a ru- CREST CENTRE ral environment where they can live with digni- (MEADOWCREISn ty and grow as individuals, with the opportunity for equal participation in the community. You may voluntarily support the Crest as a Director on the Board and/or a member of one of the following committees: Property, Finance, Admission, Human Resources. Board meetings are usually the evening of the third Thursday of each month. Committees usually meet one evening a month. Should you be interested or require more information please `cats 227-4060 Corn Crafts kGits May 14,15,16 (tea, Sat., Sun.) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Tole Painting • Quilts . • Silk Scarves, • Crochet Items • Baby Sets • t�T-Shirts • Bunnies and • P Tole Pictures • Unifinished Wood Items • Embellished Sweet Shirts • sole Painting Supplies • Tole Painting Classes (Adults Si Children ouert2 years) '.; Joyce Steeper 294-02.89 plaited Gray, "We have hed 4lttes- tionaires out in the community, and have conducted interviews with the staff, parents, and clients. We are working on putting them together to establish goals and directions that will eventually be implemented by the board." Said Walker "one of the things we noticed was a real awareness and willingness to accept handi- capped people as part of the com- munity. More and more they have reflected that their place is in the community, working in the com- munity, which was good to see." Gray emphasized the need to look at fundraising, "We may have to look at getting more involved with service clubs than we have in the past." The Flowers of Hope campaign, which will convene this month, and has remained their most successful campaign, and the asso- ciation plans to stay with it. The goal for 1993 is $20,000, based on a full canvass of the area. The next 25 years will be ones of change as CLSH prepares for bud- get cutbacks coupled with the de- mand for more support, meanwhile the Strategic Planning committee is trying to establish a three year plan. "I don't think it's realistic to plan beyond three years at this stage of '.e Eat/et-9 .. BUFFET -STYLE D)NiN 128 King St. HENSALL 262-231 eras urSoie BUFFET '8.95 soup + salad + dessert NOW OPEN Sundays 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Buffet Lunch 11 - 2m $4495 Buffet Dinner fit, 16." NEXT TO KELLV'E -the-game. 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