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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1989-07-05, Page 14411 fly Page 11-14nknor Sentinel, Wednesday, July b. 11119 Addiction Research Foundation in 40th year Although you may never require treat- ment for alcohol or other drug abuse, so- meone close to you might. A survey by the Addiction Research Foundation (ARF) showed that in 1966 over 47,000 people in Ontario (6.6 per 1;000 popula- tion, 15 years and over) required treat- ment for addiction to drugs or alcohol. This is in addition to the people who are receiving :help or treatment through Alcoholics Anonymous, family physicians and other :community resources. How and where people get treatment is the subject of ARF research that started in 1979. The ARF .surveys all treatment ser- vices every three years in .order to monitor trends in the development of ad- diction services in the province. Until the ARF survey, there was no way of monitoring the total Ontario treatment system. By monitoring current trends, these surveys provide information that is essen- tial for planning purposes. "Since we began, there have been many changes in addiction treatment in Ontario, including more treatment facilities, more types of programs and more accessibility for women," said Brian Rush, who conducted the survey along with Ardith Ekdahl. In the late 1970s studies showed that although hospital-based programs were more expensive than community-based services, they were not generally more effective. As au result, the ARF recom- mended more emphasis on community- based services in the development of an addiction treatment system for Ontario. Since that time, the network of community-based services has dramatically increased. The capacity of day treatment services has also increased, from less than 1,500 in 197940 to nearly 3,000 in 198516. The number of persons in short-term residen- tial programs that are not affiliated with a hospital also increased from 919 in 197910 to 2,372 in 196516. According to the ARF, the total number of treatment programs available in Ontario increased from 130 to 166 dur- ing the six-year span between 197910 and 198516. As well, surveys for the same period show a marked increase in the number of women being treated. "Researchers and treatment counsellors have stressed how important it is, when reconunending treatment, to assess each An early morning "accident en July 1 saw considerable damage being done to 1 cars and a pop machine in front of the Mayfair restaurant. A car proceeding south on Bruce County road 1 apparently caught on fire with the occupants abandoning it. The car proceeded down the hill, between Wheeler ;and highway 86, side swipptog a parked ;scar .on county road 1, crossed highway .86 and rammed into a pop machine in frit of the Mayfair Restaurant. A van parked en the .south side of highway 86 also caught on fire. ?he local fire department was called out ,to extinguish the flames. (Pat Livingston photo) IUi ys home from Mr. and Mrs. David Rhody, Kazin and Kalua of Africa visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Rhody. Pastor . sand Mrs. Marvin Christensen went to Milton •:on Monday to be with their daughter-in-law who "underwent surgery.. On Tuesday the Cluistensens attended a Silver wedding anniversary in Barrie. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ar- thur Stanley who were married on Fri- day at the groom's home, con. 6. They Will ,be leaving for their new home in 'Western Canada, where Mr. and Mrs. Leonard fey and 'Terry have been. We wish them ,all well :in their new ven- ture in the restaurant: and 24 hour truck service. Marilyn Brace and children of London visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ehody. Dorothy Eckenswiller had Edna and May Boyle for afternoon tea and to ,see Karen's shower gifts .on "Tuesday. Sosnelef,the ladies from here enjoyed the ,play :at the Blyth Festival on 'Thursday. - Betty 'Bushell visited on Tuesday evening With Bessie Mauiden. A "For Sale" ;sign 'went up at the former 'O ldenby's f:Waugh general store on 'Tuesday. A nice retirement home and.property for someone. Mrs. Bowley (Sec.) of Hamilton has spent awhile :with Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bowley and fanhily. Nicholas was happy to see his baby sister and Mommy home from Icin ardine Hospital. Sympathy is extended from relatives and friends to Mrs. Norine (Hc gins) irica for visit Sieloff and sons, Elroy and Kelvin on the death of the late Rudy Sieloff on Wednes- day at St. Clair Shores Michigan Hospital, after a lengthy illness. The funeral was held on Friday with Rev. Holmes -Walker, a very dear friend of the family, as officiating clergyman. Lenore Sutherland of Toronto and Audrey Borthwick of St. Catharines .spent a few days here with their cousins, Jack Hodgins and Agnes Hodgins. Word was received here of the death of Miss Marville Scott of 'Toronto, formerly of Kinlough, concession 12. Cremation with no visitation. Interment of ashes at a later date in Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow. Edbert Bushell returned home from Kincardine and . et "Hospital. 'He has suffered a great deal with a "wrist condition. David ::and Janet Bushell carne from Ottawa to be with their grandfather here. Mr. and Mrs. "Toni McDonald took a drive to Owen Sound recently. The weather was so nice and the country beautiful. A :good number went to St. Georges, Anglican Church at Goderich on `Thurs- day .evening for the Ordination 'of the , Reverend David Atwell. Bishop C. Robert Townshend was the Sordinant. Clergy from South Saugeen Deaanery were present. Presenters were Mrs. Jean Atwell, Mr. Bruce , Fewtress, Rev. Duke Vipperman, Rev. ,June Hough. 0 was a most aunpressive service and we wish David and Jean God's 'richest ,blessing. A parish endive and dinner was held on Sunday at St. Peter's Church Lucknow, as ,parishioners wor- or II U AGH by May Boyle shipped and enjoyed being together as a church family. Prior to all of this the parishioners had received the summer schedules. The descendents of the late Mr. and, Mrs. Edward Stanley, con. 14, gathered at the Ashfield park on Saturday for their annual picnic which has been held each year since .1946. Marretta R ins who was present:remeMbers the first picnic. The afternoon was spent in visiting, games and races and a real fun time. Relatives were present from Flint, Michigan; Detroit, Michigan; Florida, Molesworth, Harrinton, Lucknow, Richer, Manitoba, Mimissauga, In- verhuron, Shelbourne, Kinloss, Elora, Ingersoll, London, Kincardine, Walker- ton, Culross, Huron Township, Ripley, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines. The oldest person presented was 'Ross ill of Culoas, there were 140 im attendance. All enjoyed supper and Plans were , made for next dear's reunion. n. All were ..invited to the 'home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Elliott for Sunday to complete the 1089 reunion. Friends and former neighbours attend- ed the wedding receptions for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stanley "at the Ripley Cojn- piex on Friday evening. We extend con- gratulations to Arthur and Debbie who Were married earlier in the evening. person individually in order to determine what will work best for him or her," Rush said. Instead of automatically recommending residential treatment, im- proved assessment has allowed many people to be treated in out-patient pro- grams, thus freeing -up more spaces in residential treatment. In response to this improved ability to match the right pro- gram to each person's specific need, the capacity of specialized accessment/refer- ral programs available in Ontario in- creased almost 600% during the period from 197980 to 1985.86. "Some of the areas that we are sug- gesting should have additional programs in the future are non-residential pro- grams for early-stage problem drinkers anu special groups such as youth and the elderly," Rush said. The Addiction Research Foundation is an agency of the Province of Ontario. RIME STOPPERS 1-800-265-3787 Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce are seeking the public's assistance in the in- vestigation of a series of breakins into vehicles in Owen Sound. The Owen Sound Police Force reports since -the -i of--Jan=ter,--t°OS- hey -have investigated over one hundred breakins to vehicles, damages and losses from these is in excess of $30,000. On a typical break in a small side vent window will be smashed or forced open. The vehicle is then ransacked and usually the stereo equipment is taken. Other contents are also vulnerable. Fishing and hockey equipment, cassette tapes, money and cameras have all been stolen. These incidents seem to occur ran- domly to both locked and unlocked vehicles. Newer and older vehicles share the same chance of being broken into. Police advise drivers not to park in dark secluded area, put valuable in the trunk of the vehicles and if groups of youths are seen acting in a suspicious manner near parked vehicles call your police force. If you feel you can help in any of these cases or any other case, Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce are willing to pay a reward up to $1,000 for informa- tion that leads to an arrest. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-265.3787. You will not be asked to identify yourself. You will be issued a code number. You will never have to testify in court. Unit 4 enjoys. annual picnic Unit 4 Unit 4 of the Lucknow United Church Women held their annual picnic meeting at the Thompson cottage, Amberley Beach on June 27. Following a delicious pot -luck supper, Donna McBride, unit leader, presided for a short devotional Program Twenty-four answered the rolleall with, a household task 1 dislike. Mildred Cameron gave the treasurer's report and the business was dealt with. Bev Thompson conducted some fun games, which all enjoyed. The meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. McBride, followed by taps. THE MAN OF —Integrity always has the most loyal friends. Minty is never a drug on the mar t. —Faith always walks through life with serenity. curage needs more than a:strong will to keep 3n courage. -Honor does not need watching. —Czoodwill carries a heavy load but he fights" fewer battles. Prayer works with the ,strength of two.