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_ Getting them on, the wagon . T is recovery heme’s ambition Dyna-(ennui: . While most people treat alcohol as an occasional pleasure there are some who live to drink and must drinker) live. These people are alcohol- ics and it is for their sake that a new recovery home will be opening in Waterloo at 174 King St. N. Norman s. iiariiriil," a Cambridge (Gal!) native will "be its director. He explained his hopes for the home. "With alcoholics it is dangerous to talk about suc- cess. I'm hoping for pro- gress. We want to estab- lish a family atmosphere here but it's tricky to main- tain the balance between treatment and a good homelife." Aside frdm Mr. Wildman the staff of the recovery home will include a house manager, a part-time secre- tary, a rehabilitation coun- seller and two cooks. None of the staff will reside at the home but Wildman Pfoflle iijlliEEijllljIi]ijlijEEi, tMtltllt-ttllBllltl 'i, MI CREAM 5391153 . Each time you purchase a quart of Baskin-Robbins ice-cream (or equivalent). you are entitled to receive a bonus coupon. Save up 10 coupons and we'll . give you a free quart of any one of our "31" famous flavors. . ~Waudoo Chronic“. Wm, PM 12, ttmi' BONUS _ COUPONS u~ - am ”"0713, ',il,d,.e;iFGr Aao"t"2"zi'aicii'i'i; WESTMOUNT PLACE - INSIDE MALL OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON. _ SAT. - 1OA.M. - 1o P.M. SUNDAY - 12 NOON-8:30 emphasized that there will be 24-hour supervision utilizing volunteer help. . Wildman. 63, became in- volved with the problems of addiction following an ex- tensive business back- ground, j” After spending some time working at a half-way house run by the Addiction Research Foun- dation (ARF) in 1968 he became house manager for four years. He then assumed the same position at the ARF' industrial clinic in Toronto working with men re- ferred by their employers. "The work situation can be a contributing factor to a person becoming an al- coholic. If someone is trapped in a job he doesn't like he will start drinking heavily. Then the ttrst thing you know he is addict- ed," Wildman explained. He feels one of the most difficult aspects of his job will be convincing area em ployers to hire men in- volved in theaecltvery pro- AVAILABLE ONLY AT 31%;... 'Some employers can be very difficqlt unless we can talk to them and er plain what the program is doing. We have to establish a good work record for the men. In this respect we will also be approaching former employers to see if they will work with us to see if the person is really serious about rehabilitation." Interviews are currently being held to choose the men who Will be staying at the house. The residents may be referred to the project through the detoxification centre in Kitchener, " Al- coholics Anonymous, so- cial workers or friends. "We will be making the interviews so we can be sure we will be able to give the person some help. The age group of the residents could range from 16 to 65 but the average age will be between 30 and 45," Wild- man said. F Six months will be the maximum period a man may, Onasnn-nocoms an stay " the centre. After a two-week orientation period he will be asked to make a commitment. A lour-to-six week period will then tol~ low in' counselling and therapy. The program is intended primarily for residents of the Waterloo region and exceptions to this will be rare Wildman said. Funding of the recovery home is being shared by the House of Friendship. 22 Charles St. Kitchener, and the provincial Ministry of Social Services. The board of directors for the House of Friendship will be re- 'sponsible for the home which has been three years intheplanning. Wildman is optimistic about the chance for re- habilitation of people at the house because of the less urban nature of the Water- loo region. "Aiciihoiics are different in the large cities. There shouldn't be any real skid row types here. People from the area should be more amicable to counsell- He outlined some of the a V s why people ,'llllllilirli'i'elil,I “Many alcoholics had disturbed childhoods and are very self-conscious. They are insecure and im- mature. «Alcohol gives them the courage to do _things they would not ordinarily do." Westmount Ptaear Shopping Centre, Waterloo, 576-5470 He doesn't feel alcohol If you recall. my last newsletter indicated that the next 'd publication would be suspended and the monies used on g your behalf to support a child in the Third World. f? " Your new "adopted" child is Emmanuel Camet. of the " y , cc Philippines. He is a ten year old boy who lives with his = mother and four older sisters in a farming village, 20 ‘ miles south of Manila. His father is deceased. The fami- ' r8W; 'i'iii'd . _ ly's average income is $20.00 per month, and rent a small ‘53" f3"? (", " nipa house, made from palm leaves and bamboo, a typical akt " “ T rural house for $8.00 monthly, which includes electric EMMANUEL CAMET lighting. They fetch water from a nearby well and use firewood for cooking which your foster child helps gather in order to save money. Emmanuel tends a small pig and looks after a little garden. He also likes to play basketball with his frieinds. I sincerely hope this one small endeavour will be the beginning of a truly Holy Year, We have the materials and supplies you need. We'll be happy to give you any further assist- ance you need. and show better pro- Weaving O Knitting . Embroidery O Crochet O Needlepoint . Rugs Daily 9 :30 to 6 Thursday & Fridays to 9:30 WESTMOUNT WEAVERY SEPARME $tll881 SUPPORTERS KNITTERS & CHATTEBS "Alcohol is here to stay. But even though only ap- Local residents with serious drinking problems are to be offered a place to seek help and advise. Called the recovery home. the residence will soon be completed to house area alcoholics. Here the home's founder Norman Wilder stands in front of the entrance. will ever be banned from sale but he would like to see more restrictions plac- edonit. Anne Marie Sehl, Trustee. 173 Washington Avenue. Waterloo. Ontario. proximately three per cent of the population are acute alcoholics. in terms of the number of bodies that is a lot of people. The gross profits made by liquor companies don't take into account the social and health costs of alcohol." He thinks the banning of liquor advertisements in the media is , forward step. Wildman himself has not drank for the past 14 years. Renovation of the home is proceeding and it may be ready for operation before the March 1 opening date, according to Gerry Van- deworp the executive director of the House of Friendship.