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700
damage level applies to all motor vehicles,
including motorcycles and mopeds as well
as off-road vehicles.
An MTC spokesman noted motorists
should be aware that if they are involved in
an accident which results in personal injury
or property damage exceeding $700, they
must report it to the police.
The last increase in the reportable acci-
dent/property damage level was lin January
of '78.
•
As part of their Drug Awareness program the Londesboro Lions
hosted a public meeting last week and also donated money to help
id the battle against alcohol and drug abuse. Lion Al Bosman (left)
donated $100 to Rev. Rudy Jantzen of Alcohol and Drug Concerns
Inc and Theresa Overboe (right)
Ellison, representing the Huron
Alcohol and Other Drugs (CAAD).
gave a
County
(Shelley
cheque of $50 to Grant
Council for Action on
McPhee photo)
Drugs, alcohol - aware of the clangers
by Shelley McPhee pay.
They ruin lives and lose friends."
LONDESBORO - The small hamlet of He urged adults to "set a model for
Londesboro may seem an unlikely place for youth." Alcohol and Drugs Concerns Inc.
discussion on drug and alcohol abuse, but in have developed a popular preventative
un Cooke Their
small communities, like Londesboro and
Vanastra, grassroot discussions and educa-
. tion programs are taking place.
As part of their. mandate with Lions Inter-
national, local Lions clubs in Vanastra and
Londesboro have sponsored Drug
Awareness programs.
Children and adults in Londesboro heard
discussion on that topic on January 17. Lion
member Dave Overboe explained the pro-
gram and the problem as `'encompassing
everything from nicotine to hard drugs. We
hope to spread the word and keep spreading
the word."
Students at Hullett Central School, from
Grades 6 to 8 heard the Drug Awareness
Program in an afternoon assembly,
presented by Rev. Rudy Jantzen of London,
of Drug and Alcohol Concerns Inc.
•
Ina similar presentation at a public
;meeting held that same evening, Mr. Jant-
zen noted that alcohol is an integral part of
this culture, and still many don't know the
effects on the body and personality.
Alcohol, is used as a "social lubricant,"
but it not only makes people feel more confi-
dent and uninhibited, it also depresses the
central nervous system, impairs judgement
and memory, damages the liver, the heart
and the brain.
Mr. Jantzen noted that over 60 per cent of ( CARD) .
traffic accidents in Canada are alcohol Formed five years ago by20 concerned in -
related and more than 50 per cent involve dividualsistersudin business w pespland doc-
CSD
education program for young p
drug and alcohol information hockey kit is organization has dealt with some 18 refer -
studied by pee wee teams across the pro- rals in the past two years. "We haven't
vince. The NHL has supported the project, made a big dent, many people still .don't
Quebec has developed it and the Maritimes know
non-profit ice ce is there,"
he explained. little
are also interested in the -program.
nan-
Through cartoons, quizzes, games and tial backing, CAAD needs contributions just
stories, pee wee hockey players are learning to advertise the services offered. Mr.
about the problems and dangers associated Ellison believes that CAAD is a valuable
with drug and. alcohol abuse. The program
smaking • worthwhile
se of their lives instead of aou see busing
e
is involved in their weekly hockey practices.
Alcohol and Drug. Concerns have taken their lives."
this information concept one step further. >iV/1r. Ellison has personally seen both
This week .in Toronto they announced a new: . sides. He is a recovering alcoholic and
program, a drinking -driving information kit hasn't had a drink in 16 years.
or teenagers. Mr. Jantzen hopes that this caused knew
problems as a killer. 1 new t
programcwill become part of the secondary "Quitting -is always the thing. Hundreds of
school curriculum. is a
Toc Alpha is another highly.. successful times I quit. Hundreds of times I started."
youth program sponsored by Alcohol and He gave some practical, hard Ile nosed ad -
Drug Concerns. Through conferences, vice to the Londesboro group, "
ned
workshops and .seminars, this program br- very early the psychological benefits of
ings young people together to talk about alcohol and marijuana, but if you need to
world issues, current trends and personal relax with. alcohol or marijuana, then it's
• ambitions. detrimental."
"It helps youth develop new lifestyles and ' He warned parents to be available to help
helps them not to get hooked on a negative their children and to steer thein away from
lifestyle," Mr. Jantzen explained. He urged alcohol andld rdest thing you'll have to do,"
s.
people to "start talking locally" and refer-
red to the efforts.,of the Huron County Coun- he told parents, "but they won't go through
cil for Action on Alcohol and Other Drugs hell."
Alcohol will always be available,, drugs
will always be available, "we can make it,
we can grow it," Mr. Ellison said, ut "if
you never .use drugs or never drinitu'll
never have that problem ( addiction)."
He warned both adults and young people
to be aware of the'risks of alcohol and drugs.
"Abuse stops your growth emotionally.
Your aspirations don't happen. Addiction is
. a battle. Alcohol and drugs are killers, they
can control you. Once it has hold, of you,
you're at its mercy." ;;
Mr. Ellison noted that there is also hope.
that many people, particularly the youth are
taking a long, hard look at the dangers off
alcohol and drug abuse. "Many young peo-
ple have seen and experienced drugs, but
it's more acceptable now to ue straight than
it was 10 years ago "
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,1985—Page 7
Alcohol abuse a major concern
Alcohol abuse and family violence are
two areas of concern being monitored in
the county by the health department.
In his moat: y report to Huron County
Council Medical Officer of Health
Harry Cieslar explained that his
department will become involved in
these two increasing social problems in the
coming months.
Cieslar has been active in the field of
alcohol abuse with other county agencies
and he hopes that the Health Unit,
hospitals and the Centre for Children and
Youth will recommend a comprehensive
program of identification, referral and
counselling services. He suggested fun-
ding would be available through the
Ministry of Health.
Alcohol abuse is prevalent in Huron
County and Dr. Cieslar told council that a
comprehensive education program is
needed to make people aware of the
dangers.
"Alcohol abuse is a major problem in
Huron County 'and most deaths by 'acci-
dent, about 50 per cent, are associated with
alcohol," he said. "Ten per cent of the peo-
ple in the county abuse alcohol and it is a
major health hazard. Our role would be
one of identification and referral with
r.
CAAD has estimated that there are more
than 3.000 neonie in Huron County who are
suffering from alcohol and drug related pro -
Grant Ellison of CAAD says that the
counselling services provided by other
agencies_"
Dr. Cieslar indicated that a more detail-
ed proposal on the alcohol abuse program
will follow. He hopes that it will be a com-
prehensive program that will educate
adults and school children.
Anpther problem addressed by Dr.
Cieslar was that of family violence, a pro-
blem he says Ls "extensive." He told coun-
cillors that one incident study suggests
that there is violence in more than 10 per
cent of families.
"We're trying to get statistics on the pro-
blem but right now we don't really know
the extent," he explained. "Children get a
role model from their parents and in most
cases a child will see 35 violent episodes
before the mother will leave that situa-
tion."
Public awareness and education pro-
grams will help combat the problem Dr.
Cielsar suggested adding that early iden-
tification was a good start.
"To stop the violence may require use of
the court system and the laying of assault.
charges," he said.
Dr. Cieslar said there was no data
available linking the incidence of alcholol
abuse with family violence.
Reportahie damage
TORONTO - Ontario Ministry of
Transportation and Comr> unications of-
ficials have announced the amount of pro-
perty damage in reportable motor vehicle
accidents was raised to $700 from $400, ef-
fective Jan. 1,1985.
The new minimum better reflects the con-
tinually increasing costs for parts and
labour to repair motor vehicles which have
been involved in accidents.
The $700 reportable accident/property
BEST RATES
fatalities. He urged people to set standards
for themselves and to realize their alcohol
limitations.
For many, he said, drinking is a way of
life and the problem with many of those peo-
ple is that they lack purpose. "Purpose can
electrify; but goals must' be practical arid
simple," Mr. Jantzen urged..
He warned that alcohol and drugs, "don't
tors, ministers eo e,
provides information and individual help
relating to alcohol and drug abuse. The most
important aspect of the council is the assess-
ment and referral program, where in-
dividual rl lansnarelof Bred. CAAD provides
;• treatment and
recovery p
Huinfron County,rmation n through the service d assistance throughout
ofo13
assessment workers. ,
Auburn W'iplan events
Education and Cultural Activities were
the topics discussed at the January meeting
of the Auburn Women's Institute. President,
Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock opened the meeting
with the Ode, the Mary Stewart Collect and
0 Canada with Mrs. Marjorie McDougall as
pianist.
Marjorie McDougall and Oliver Anderson
were convenors of the program and in-
troduced the film - Sir, Sir made by the Duke
of York School Toronto. Ross Robinson was
the projectionist. .McDougall gave a paper'
on proper ediquette and manners. Mrs.
Leonard Archambault won the prize for
having the most letters in her last name.
The minutes were approved as read by the
secretary Mrs. Robert Peck and she gave
the financial statement. A letter was read
from the provincial president Mrs.
Charlotte Johnston and there was an invita-
tion to attend the 80 anniversary of Clinton
Women's Institute on March 27. The Huron
County Dairy Princess will be the guest
speaker, at the May meeting. Card con-
venor, Lillian Letherland, reported on cards
sent and read.thank-you notes received.:Thies e
committee for purchasing kitchen supe
Tina Empey and Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer,
discussed the equipment that is going to be
purchased. Mrs. Viola Raithby reported on
labels and asked all to' save them 'to buy
more supplies for the hall kitchen. Mrs.
Raithby gave two readings, Recipe for a
Happy Home and The Housewife's prayer.
A- piano solo was played by Mrs. Gordon
Chamney.
A request for craft gifts for the Erland Lee
Home from each member for June was
given and all members are asked to assist in
this project. Mrs. Elliott Lapp was the
holder of the lucky ticket. The roll call. was
answered by picking a topic 'from a hat,
After the closing lunch was served by Mrs.
Viola Raithby, Mrs. Lillian Letherldnd and
Mrs. Gordon Chamney.
The annual. meeting of the Auburn Com-
munity Hall Board will be held on Thursday
evening January 24th at 8 p.m. in the hall.
Mrs. Stanley McNall of Welland returned
'home last Friday after visiting for a few
days with Mrs. Tom Johnston and 'Miss
Laura Phillips.
Mrs. Gerrit Beimers was able to come
home last week after several days a' patient
in Clinton Public Hospital following
surgery.
Mrs. Mary Rollinson returned 'home last
Friday after being a patient in Clinton
Hospital for several days.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. ,Jack Vin-
cent on the birth of their daughter. in
Wingham hospital on Monday -January 21st.
Winners at last weeks euchre party were'
novelty, Mrs. John' Lockhart; high lady,
Mrs. Bernice McClinchey; low lady, Mrs.
Terry Wall; high man, John Lockhart and
low man, Warner Andrews.
JANUARY 29 -FEBRUARY 1, 1985,.
10:00 A.M. 6:00 P.MDAILY
Belgian Horse Show . .. ,):Jan. 29
Heavy Horse Sale ... .... ,' Jan. 30
Holstein Cattle Sale . .. , .. , .. , .....lan. 31
Hereford Winter Ciassiic Sale .. , , .. , . Feb. 1
Nightly Entertainment ....Jan. 30, 31, Feb. 1
,..Farm Family Program . ...... , , , . Baily
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• He emphasized that the key to dealing
with addiction, its recovery and its preven-
tion, is 'talking• to someone. .Honest, open
communication with love works."
For more information on drug and alcohol
abuse or for confidential help, call 524-7111.
The CAAD telephone service operates from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
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