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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-10-18, Page 3110N1l RAr, 0171801 18,1995 • The Dickie Creek Therapy Centre...opened just outside Whitechurch, offering family and marriage counselling anits doors this yea d re ax tionrlier therapy. En- joying friendly competition by shooting a game of pool are owner S. Allen Moore and his part- ner, Janet Sterenberg. Therapy centre provides 'down to earth' approach By MARGARET STAPLETON The Advance -Times Established earlier this year just outside Whitechurch by Sean Allen Moore, the Dickie Creek Therapy Centre brings a new service to the rural area. Moore, a collegegraduatein psy- chology and an experienced social services worker, says he is busy and vows he will not turn anyone away who genuinely requires coun- selling, regardless of their ability to pay. The Dickie Creek Therapy Cen- Bruce examines landfills By PAT HALPIN Special to the Advance -Times WALKERTON — Bruce County has identified eight municipally - owned and operated landfill sites • that have the potential to share ca- pacity with, other municipalities. Waste management study chair Stuart Reavie said the report is "just a reconfirmation" that the county can meet its landfill site re- quirements for the next 20 years. The waste management master plan advocates using waste diversion, efficient management and shared use of existing space to delay the "literally millions of dollars and considerable socia} disruption" in- volved in the search for a new land- fill site. Brant, Arnabel and St. Edmunds are identified as having licensed ca- pacity to share landfill space, while Southampton, Teeswater, Arran, Bruce and Kincardine townships have potential capacity to share. Carrick -Mildmay, Gcenock, Hu- ron, Kinloss and Hanover/ Walkerton are listed as sites with capacity to meet their own needs for 20 years, while Chesley and Port Elgin are described as service areas "that may require capacity in the long term." Lindsay, Eastnor, Albemarle, Hepworth. 'Lucknow and Kincardine are considered are- as that may require capacity "itrthe ' near term." Reavie summarized the report as showing that "basically there's no- body in a real crisis right now." The issue of how existing capaci- ty will he shared when a municipal- ity runs out of its space has yet to he negotiated, Reavie said. "It's strictly voluntary. If some- body needs space, the county is there to help them find it," Reavie said, noting that some municipali- ties are already talking about shar- ing landfill space. "1'm hopeful that everyone will see it's a henefi: to the county and will save everyone millions of dol- lars in the long run," Reavie said. The final draft of the Bruce County waste management study will be presented in November and voted on at the December council session. tre is located on 125 acres of bush and farmland just west of White- church in Kinloss Township. Its crowning feature is a 4,000 -square - foot log home, featuring cathedral ceilings and a fieldstone fireplace. It is the property of Moore's dreams and everything he could have wished for when he decided last year that he wanted to leave his city practice for a rural setting. He learned of the Kinloss property through a friend and once he saw it realized it would provide a perfect setting for family -centred therapy. Luckily,, he was able to purchase it and took possession in February of this year. The television program "Neon Rider" bears similarities to the Dickie Creek centre. On that pro- gram, a therapist interacts with troubled teens on his ranch. But unlike television, real-life problems are not solved in pat, one- hour segments. Sometimes it takes many sessions before people can "open up" to a therapist,, says Moore. But the relaxed atmosphere at the centre provides "a comfort zone", in the words of his partner, Janet Sterenberg, that seems to make children and adults feel at ease. The pastoral setting is conducive to long walks and there are animals with which the children can play. They even can ride Moore's tame heifers: Clients can shoot a game of pool, sit around the 'tire or just sit on the couch and talk. , • Moore also has a whirlpool bath for hydro -therapy and offers reflex- ology, another form of relaxation therapy. In these uncertain times, many people are feeling the pressures of modern life. Worries about financ- es or job stability put a strain on marriages and children often expe- rience the fall -out. This is why if one member of a family has a prob- lem, it can have a far-reaching ef- fect on the entire unit. Town Continued from front page plan in dealing with the railway land that was purchased in the spring of 1994. McGrath said CN was impressed by the committee's proposal and knew exactly what they wanted to do. Following a short meeting last week between the rail company and the community trail committee, CN agreed to contribute the funds. "We were delighted to see that kind of contribution," McGrath said. Stainton explained the commit- tee's next step is to proceed with the rest of their proposal, including making a decision on the kind of materials to be used in, the bridge preservation and public meetings. McGrath made the motion that the town accept ownership of the bridge and the financial contribu- tion from CN. Court•. Doug Layton seconded the motion, which passed five votes in favor, 2 abstentions and one absent. Layton made further comment on the project by commending the community trail committee for the work they have put into the project. THEWINNAMANANCETIMES te box program, to start in new year i Teeswater TEESWATER--The village will truck until early, in 1996. begin: "`blue box" recycling early in Members of the village Kinsmen the new year, Clerk -Treasurer Ken- club have agreed to deliver the blue dra Reinhart reported to the Oct. 10 boxes when. they arrive, meeting of Teeswater council. Still with recycling; the village It had been hoped the program will order 100 composters at $28 ®could start late this year, but has per unit to sell to Teeswater resi- been held up because the contractor dents. They will be sold at cost, will not receive delivery of a new less any grant money received. • „: ,...-,.,,.L,.':.,:i ...-. is accepting P g new clients effective fm ediatelyb Therapies offered: • Couples/ Marital Counseling • Individual Counseling • Family Therapy • Phobic Disorder Therapy • Behaviour Modification • Aggression Therapy • Transactional Analysis (TA) • Developmental Disorders Phone/Fax 357®9949 , • Group Therapy • Psychodrama • Reality Therapy • Relaxation Therapy • Animal (Pet) Therapy • Reflexology • Hydrotherapy •ECCO BELLA Gr R.R.#5 Lucknow NOG 2H0 Private and confidential counseling that makes a difference. Several of Moore's London cli- ents followed him here and he placed an advertisement in this newspaper. Soon his clientele start- ed to grow, possibly a function of our troubled times. He also has re- ceived referrals from doctors, schools and Children's Aid, noting that government agencies are back- logged with people desperately in need of help at a time when govern- ment funding is being slashed. Moore receives no government assistance. Cjients pay at ,a rate of $35 to $45 per hour, but often he absorbs part of the cost if a need is there. It takes a lot of money to op- erate a cetrtre like Dickie Creek and Moore is looking to interested ben- efactors to come forward and help subsidize part of the cost of this much-needed service. • Born and raised at London, Moore attended Fanshawe College where he received a diploma in psychology. He 'has experience as a child and youth worker and cur- rently is working toward his Bache- lor of Social Work. Sterenberg also plans to further her education so she can become more involved with the counselling. What Dickie Creek provides is a down -to -Earth, practical approach to life's problems: talking them out and learning to deal with them. It's hard work, but something which gives Moore a great deal of satis- faction. One of his proudest mo- ments came when an autistic boy learned to -communicate without turning to violatile behavior and he is always happy when couples can sort out their problems and get on with their lives. In a perfect world, there would be no need for places like Dickie Creek. But our world is far from perfect and seems to grow more complicated each day. For more in- formation, contact Moore at the centre. He also said he is willing to address service or Church groups about the program. 1995 Great Pumpkin CarvinCarving Coutest "Join in the Fun and Enter. All grade school children are invited to participate. " Thursday, October 26, 1995 7:00 p.m. - 9:00m• Judging will take place at 8:45 p.m. PRIZES " ^ " Prizes will be awarded for the WOMAMI•ARKRN1. 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