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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-05-03, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, May 3, 1995 COMM 1 IWITY AleIda Kath works on one of the many contracts handled by ARC industries. Eager to be a part of the community ARC Industries held their first annual open house to welcome their neighbours By Ingrid Nielsen T -A Staff DASHWOOD - The new ARC opened their doors to the public on Friday, to encourage interested neighbors to learn about how their employees are making a positive contribution to the community. ARC is changing their name to Community Living - South Huron, because in the past there have been some misunderstandings. ARC stands for Adult Rehabilitation Centre. Jane Bensette, one of the coordinators, says, "It was never a rehabilitation centre." Instead, they are providing voca- tional programs for people with de- velopmental challenges. They offer paid work, practice for social skills, recreational activities and a social atmosphere. They hope for the em- ployees of this business to become fully " integrated tnembers in the community. There are many successful busi- ness initiatives within the company. The members have different skill levels, and almost everyone is able to take part in the paid work that is brought in on a contract basis. In the work and crafts area, job SHDHS teachers told don't sweat it! Using PD day to talk about dealing with stress EXETER - "How many of you stumbled into the bathroom this morning, looked into the mirror by accident, scared yourself. and said "Oh my God! How am I going to fool them to- day?" Cathy Shaughnessy posed this question to the teachers at SHDHS on Friday morning, to a round of laughter and nodding heads. Shaughnessy spoke to the teach- ers on how to deal with stress, or as she says, "Don't sweat it". The teachers were gathered for the full day of workshops for the PD day. The main topic was how to deal with stress in your every- day life. Shaughnessy demonstrated that it all begins with a good sense of humour, and a few reminders to keep life's hurdles in focus. "Stuff happens," says Shaughnessy. "It's not the number of crises you have to deal with in your life, and it's not the size of those crises that matters. It's our view of the crises that makes the difference." Shaughnessy is the president of Shaugh- nessyHowell Inc. in Kitchener, offering training seminars to private and public businesses. She has been with this company for five years, and has worked in the business for eleven years. "I love this job," says Shaughnessy. "I get to work through a lot of problems in my own life as I help others." She brings a lot of this personal perspective into her presentation, as she recalls good examples of stress in her own life. She told the crowd about her ex-husband "the perfectionist", her boss "whose feet seemed to get larger the more he annoyed me", and the time her shoe went flying into a lifeless audi- ence during a presentation, "and they didn't even smile". Some of the problems that she points to as leading to stress include misplaced perfectionism, other people's behaviour, emotional garbage, thinking someone has the secret, and pro- crastination. One last problem she points to is catastrophizing. She explains that most of the solution boils down to keeping the big picture in focus. "You have no control over other peo- ple's behaviour, so don't sweat it." As for procrastination, when Shaugh- nessy asked people who felt they were procrastinators to put their hands up, she added, "but I know those of you who are, will probably put your hands up later." As for someone having the "secret" to a great life, "If you see someone who seems really good at what they do, they have failed a lot to get there, and it didn't kill them," says Shaughnessy. Some practical tips for lessening the potential stress explosions include creating a space of time between you and the situation. Thought -stopping is also effective, where one just literally tells themself to "stop!" the negative thoughts that are building. Finally, getting back to the basics is perhaps the most important stress reliever. Remembering that life really is a "crazy quilt of moments". When asked if she had ever considered stand-up comedy, Shaughnessy said, "People always ask me that. I figure, in stand-up comedy I'd be expected to be funny. But if my joke fails here, I can't just fall back on, Oh, that wasn't supposed to be funny." If you see someone who is really good at what they do, they have probably failed a lotto get there. Got a news tip? Call :i. Times -Advocate at 235-133' TOWN OF EXETER NOTICE SPECIAL PICKUP OF LARGE GARBAGE MAY, JUNE, AUG., OCT., NOV. First Thursday - West side of Town Second Thursday - East side of Town ALL GARBAGE IN BAGS MUST HAVE TAGS Brush is to be tied in bundles of not more than 6 feet in length and piled separate from other items placed at the curb for pickup. No construction, renovation or demolition materials are allowed. APPLIANCES: Arrangements must be made to have a private contractor pickup all appliances. Glenn Kells Public Works Superintendent --ft contracts involving piece work are completed, as well as attractive hand crafts to sell in the local area. In the kitchen, some employees take part in the bakery facilities. They fill custom orders and bake pies and cakes for the shops in town. The most ambitious project in- volves Dashwood Wood Products, a part of the company which has been severed from the former ARC, and is developing into a viable, in- dependent business. The employees fill orders for items such as wood pallets and surveyor stakes. The work is taken seriously, and with the part-time help of volunteers from the community, the business is becoming more efficient and stable. The open house was the first in what they hope to become an an- nual event. "We must become more visible," says Bensette about the employees of Community Living -South Hu- ron. "to become more a part of the community, before we can expect them to accept us." For the month of May, the or- ganization hopes to raise funds and awareness through The Flowers of Hope campaign. This is desperately needed with the recent government cutbacks. If someone can't donate funds, they are encouraged to do- nate a little time. For further in- formation, call 237-3637. Beta Sigma Phis welcomes new pledges ZURICH - Beta Sigma Phis in Huron County gathered on Tues- day, April 25 at St.Peter's Lutheran Church in Zurich, to welcome nine new pledges into the sorority. This event also celebrated Founder's Day for the sorority, which was on April 30. This day recognizes the 64th year of the larg- est women's social, service and cul- tural organization in the world. There are 250,000 members active in 20 countries. Nine chapters in Exeter, Gode- rich and Clinton were represented on Tuesday, with 105 members in attendance. Awards were presented to outstanding chapter members, and the musical department of SHDHS played a medley of num- bers. The nine new pledges include, from Clinton; Deb Falconer, Cathe- rine Hill, Jane Lyon, Deb Virkutis, and Eileen Walraven. The pledges from Goderich include Lorna Gooyers, Melancy Prevett, Elayne Ras, and Sharon Johnston. Spring tea EXETER - The Em. anuel Bap- tist Church women hosted their an- nual Spring Tea on S urday, April 29. The theme of the tea was "The Imprint of His Love". The 75 women who attended this event enjoyed the social time. The feature presentation was a creative demonstration from Bev Leyes of Woodham, on the art of stencilling. The women found this very infor- mative and an easy an inexpensive way to add the finishing touches to their home decor. J TOWNSHIP OP BIDDULPH NOTICE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES TAKE NOTICE THAT in accordance with paragraph 210 (111) of the Municipal Act R.S.O. 1990, the Corporation of the Township of Biddulphhas enacted a by-law to name the roads in the municipality as outlined below =TING NAME LOCATION NAME Sideroad 5 from Conc. 1 to Conc. 4 Mount Carmel Dnve Sideroad.10 from Conc. 1 to Conc. 6 Adare Drive Sideroad 15 from Conc, 1 to Conc. 8 Mororesville Drive Sideroad 20 from Conc. 1 to Ausable River McGillivray Drive Sideroad 20 from Conc. 4 to Conc. 12 Breen Drive Hodgins St. from Conc. 1 to Hwy. No.4 Clandeboye Drive St. James Drive from Hwy. #4 to Amiable River St. James Drive Sideroad 25 from Conc. 3 to Conc. 12 Fallon Drive Sideroad 25 frau Conc. 13 to Conc. 14 Awmik Drive Sideroad 30 from Conc. 1 to Lucan Boundary William Street Sideroad 30 from Conc. 7 to Conc. 14 Observatory Drive Sideroad 30 from Conc. 15 to Cnty. Rd. 50 Revere Drive Sideroad 35 from Conc. 1 to Conc. 6 Airport Drive lane on L« 24. S.B. Cone. Belleview Line from Conc. 1 to N.B. Conc Elginfield Road from S.B. Conc. to Hwy. No.4 Denfickl Road from S.B. Conc. to N.B. Conc. Cotlrsey Line from S.B. Conc. to N.B. Conc. Saintsbury line from S.B. Conc. to N.B. conc. Roman line from S.B. Conc. toN.B. conc. Richmond Street Cone. 6, R. Lot 10, S.I.R.nagle Drive from S.B. conc. to N.B.Conc. Mitchell line from S.B. Conc. to N.B. Conc. Stonehouse line frau S.B. Conc. to N.B. Conc. Granton line Conc. 1415 Cnty. Rd. 50 from S.B. Cone. to N.B. conc. Clarke Road frau S.B. conc. to N.B. Conc. Prospect (till Road Hwy. No. 7 Cnty. Rd. 22 Conc. 2-3 Cone. 4-5 Cori. 6.7 Hwy. No.4 �Drive Cone.. 8-9 Cone. 1011 Cnty. Rd. 59 N.B. Conc. from Hwy. No. 4 to Hwy. No.7 Whalen Linc Further information concerning these street names changes may be obtained at the Township of Biddulph Office, R.R. 3 Lucan ON. Dated at the Township of Biddulph this 24th day of April, 1995. � �...� Lawrence G. Hasa), W[lA-1 u.0 Stepdancers, cloggers entertain at Queensway HENSALL - With spring ar- riving slowly but surely, Queensway Nursing Home resi- dents are watching as their plants come to life in their mini - greenhouses. Residents gathered for Fun & Fitness early Monday morning. They enjoyed a trivia quiz about food items. The women from Hensall Presbyterian Church sponsored an evening bingo last Monday. Rev. Henry Annen came to Queensway on Tuesday after- noon for the church service. Joyce Pepper assisted with musi- cal accompaniment and Murray Craig and Joyce Bailie helped to bring residents down to church. 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