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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-04-08, Page 20PAGE 21--GODErIC11 a IGNAL,rSTAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8,.1981 Crone rate up 16 per cent. • frempage l Qat of all Satlirreneee investigated by police in 1500, only five per cent of them happened on The Square, he noted. Of these accurrences, Si* per cent were, criminal offences, twa per cent were break and Wen, three per cent were Motor vehicleathefts, seven per cent were other thefts, 15 per cent were assaults and eight per cent were mischief and wilful damage complaints. Included in the criminal ob fences were several frauds and a couple of assaults which tat* place inside buildings and which could not have been prevented by foot patrol, he said. Almost all unnecessary slow driving occurs on The Square by virtue of its circular street pattern, he explained. But he noted that police have, increased enforcement for this type of problem,, He also said it was interesting" to note 'that only three of . 26 com- plaints received from citizens regarding unnecessary noise by a vehicle occured on The Square. Chief King stated that crimes against persons (assaults, robberies and sex offences) remained the same in Goderich in 1980 as compared to 1979, with 20 each year. However, crimes against property (break and enter, theft, mischief and wilful damage) rose from 449 to 592. Chief King's report revealed that there have.been 994 incidents of vandalism involving $80,957 damage during the seven year period between 1974 and 1980: Of these, 295 incidents have been solved. Vandalism is categorized as mischief when the damage caused is in excess d$50 and as wilful damage when less than $50. The annual report showed an increase in drug of- fences of 210 per ceht but Chief King pointed out that this did not necessarily indicate a . coriespending increase in drug abuse locally. A joint Goderich police-O.P.P. undercover operation lasting several months resulted in over 25 charges being laid in 1980. Liquor offences, on the other hand, dropped 17 per cent. But again, said Chief King, this does not in- dicate a dramatic drop in the use of alcohol ideally but only more skillful consumption. Eleven impaired driving charges were laid in 1980. One person wee killed ina_ car accident in 1980; 26 persons were injured; and 199 vehicles were ,damaged: -- In a separate section of his report, Chief King reviewed the Huron Municipal Police Com- • • • • Chief Pat King munications System, noting that 8,244 calls were received in • 1980 plus several hundred additional telephone inquiries not req_ieiring police action. Goderich received 40 per cent of these calls. The Chief said: "The system provides the five police forces with an up-to-date communication system so that the public may be better ser- ved...There have been numerous incidents since the system commenced operation when the ability-" for each police force to hear the same message simultaneously has resulted in closer co-operation, and in some cases, the quicker apprehension of of- fenders." omemakers program dropped by Conestoga ,,,„ B rsagr:i ev Mcpl E • Despite a projected .need for more trained homemakers in Huron County; their three-month education program has been dropped at Conestoga - Col ege's Clinton campus. The homemakers are specially trained women and ,- men who are working for one of the county's largest employers, the. Town and Country Homemakers. Started three years ago to provide in-home services for the ill, elderly and handicapped, the agency now employs some 78 homemakers who provided per-, sonal care and domestic help to 1,486 clients in the past year.. According to board chairman, Betty Cardno of Seaforth, the need for homemakers is steadily on the increase, but .the service will be facing a major setr back withthe cancellation of the training program. Sponsored by Canada Manpower the course has been running at Conestoga for the past five years, and according to Brian Cook, chairman of the Clinton campus, "the graduates are sought after." - He explained however, that the recent financial cuts by the federal government has forced Canada Manpower to drop some of its courses. In the past,. Manpower has paid the tuition fees and wages for students taking the homemakerscourse but now have decided to end their financial support for the pro- gram. In December, when 12 graduates became Certified Visiting homemakers, instructor Connie Sullivan of Mitchell stated that the need outstripped the supply two to one, and the enrollment could have been doubl-_ ed if more government subsidies were available. Now the Town and Country Homemakers have learned that the need for more trained workers may triple when the ministry of health implements its chronic home care program in March 1082. An exten- sion of the present active care program, the new ser- vice would allow chronic care patients to remain in their homes rather than be sent to an institution if they received 40 hours of homemaking care and three visits a month from medical professionals. The province -wide program has now been introduc- ed to 22 homemaking agencies and according to Jean Young, director of the Town and Country Homemakers, "They (the homemaking agencies) have warned us to be prepared to rapid growth and growing pains." "With the announcement of cutback in dollars for training through Manpower," she reported at the agency's annual meeting in Holmesville on March 25, "the problem of having qualified, trained homemakers intensifies especially in the year when the ministry of health will be making greater demands on us for our service." Conestoga could re -instate the homemaking course as a regular tuition paid course, or Manpower could reverse their decision to finance the program in the future, but the present situation is that there is no more available training for homemakers in the area, Flowers and Plants. ei �j'`ii (6)411 Come to Huron Ridge Acres and see our • Easter Lilies • Miniature Roses • Hydrangea • Mixed Pots "Before you buy shrubs & trees - Check the guarantee" Jluzon cR d9e e cze� DAVID STECKLE AND FAMILY bedding R. R. 2 Zurich plorrts. 4_59,'565-2122 Flowers Canada or"possibly at nearby colleges. "The majority of people think that anyone can be a homemaker, but that's not true," Mrs. Cardno stated.. . "Nobody's challenging that they can't bake a cake or scrub a floor, but it takes Special training to deal with the elderly and the ill," she said. To be a 'qualified -homemaker involves` in -class study for 12 weeks and a total of 360 hours. The course teaches the responsibilities and limitations of the visiting homemaker and teaches how to provide per- sonal care for the individual or family in health, il- lness or convalescence. An in-depth study of good nutrition, home management, understanding and communication, available community resources and first aid is also taught. Proper training is stressed by the majority of homemaking agencies in the province and Mrs. Card= no explained, "We don't want to be sending people in- tohomes if they're not capable of doing the work." At the agency's annual meeting Pat Lees, head of the Metropolitan Home Care Program in Toronto stressed the need for trained homemakers. She said that in most areas there's a waiting list of people try- ing to get into the course, however with program cut- backs there is a growing concern that trained homemakers may become scarce. The Ontario Association of Visiting Homemakers has also voiced their opposition to the cuts and plan to take their concerns to the government. Locally the Town and Country Homemakers will be appealing their case to ,the Ontario and federal members of parliament in' hopes that the course can be brought back before the chronic care program begins. Want new walkway Council received a letter from Public Works Canadain reply to the Waterfront Committee rquest for improvements to Snug Harbor. Public Wor Canada is considering a raised tim r walkway along the west side of Snug Wharf to relieve docking problems which occur duing high water levels. If the proposal is approved and funded, it is expected that the project could proceed this summer. FHP SHEAVES -WITH SPLITTAPER BUSHINGS, EASY TO MOUNT 8. REMOVE. 2fa VAfr:N61t1A6P., C4CORTM _. ` a00E01CH 524-0501 Park users must inform to-wn of project Council passed a recommendation Money niglhtfrom the finance ° com- mittee which om-mitteewhich requires groups who use the Agricultural Park to inform the town before they Carry out projects in the park which will financially affect or physically alterthe park. "I think it's the best way to go," said Councillor Jim Searls. "That way, all people using the park will know they have to gothrough certain channels." Turned down Godericti's request for Ministry of Transportation and Communications connecting, link construction funds has been turned down. The town was hoping for ministry funds to resurface Victoria Street from Elgin Avenue to Gloucester Avenue, and for a storm sewer outlet on Britannia Road and South Street. - .r COMMUNITY NEWS New sprayer Council gave the go-ahead to the Goderich Fire Department to purchase a washer spayer at an approximate cost of $2,000. $1,200 of that cost will be charged to the fire budget and the remaining $000 will come from a reserve fund. Council boosts Council voted Monday night to allocate $2 to each music student visiting the GDCI Music Boosters for a total of $220, as has been the past policy of the town. The tourist committee will also be taking the visitors on a bus tour of the town. d• Appointment Douglas Harrison has been appointed as secretary -treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment for Goderich, taking over from Fred Salter who resigned as of March 31, Harrison will receive a $1,500 remuneration for the job. He is also the municipality's building inspector. Relocation Town administrators will be suffering a temporary re -location this summer, as renovations to the Town Hall will com- mence. The municipal offices will be housed on the second floor of the Ronald Feagan Memorial Grandstand where the recreation department offices 'are. The temporary measures will last ap- proximately from June 1 until October 1. SUNSPUN 1KO' c MAPLE LEAF PURE LARD 69`4 LB. FOIL aacra ALCAN 9©M MACARONI OR SPAGHETTI 99 WRAP_ ROBIN HOOD PIE CRUST MIX . 994. 19 FL. OZ. E.D SMITH BLUEBERRY P I E f I L L E R1.4 9 COCK'S SWEET MIXED PICKLES $1.49 E.D. SMITH GARDEN COCKTAIL Q2az. 794 2 ROLL PAt KIT KAT BROKEN CHOC. BARS WHITE SWAN rPAPER TOWELS $1.19 STOKELY FANCY 14 FL. PEAS -WAX OR GREEN 9R 9 4 OZ• BEANS CREAM CORN FOR A1NIL PACK Rif END $ TENDERLOIN END LOIN PORK CHOPS MIXED 1.49 LB. RIB END TENDERLOIN END PORK LOIN ROASTS S. 1.69 $1.99 LB. SMOKED PORK SHOULDER PICNIC $1 • 1 9 L STYLE FROZEN BUTTERBALL TURKEYS x1.29.. ROBIN HOOD DEVON BACON 500 GRAM COOKED HAM STORE SLICED SMALL LINK BREAKFAST SAUSAGE NABOB COFFEE 1 LB, VAC PAC STORE PACKED SUNKIST NAVEL ORANGES PRODUCE OF ONTARIO FANCY GRADE RED DELICIOUS APPLES 3LBS. 994 PRODUCE OF ONTARIO NO. 1 GRADE POTATOES 10 LB. BAG $1 . 69 PRODUCE OF USA NO. 1 GRADE VINE RIPENED TOMATOES 994 LB. PRODUCE OF USA CANADA NO. 1 GRADE /� WASHED CARROTS 2 LB. pAG. 59C 2 LBS. FOR 79 '-' • PRODUCE OF ONTARIO e4' 3. 2 GRADE HOSTESS POTATO CH I PS 200 GRAM 001 PALMOLIVE LIQUID DUTCH SET ONIONS 2 LBS FOR 99c CANADANO. 1 CREAMS 4 F HONEY,6oa. 1.39 FLEECY 6:3;1:. o=L $1.49 11 FL. OZ. HEINZ KETCHUP 8 KG. PURINA DOG CHOW 28 FL. OZ. HABITANT SOUP $6.49 MEOW MIX $2.99 3CEAN SPRAY 40 FL. OZ. • IMPERIAL. 2 x 8 OZ. TUBS CRANBERRY COCKTAIL $1.59 MARGARINE 99 sup.,,.—.10c— UNSPUN10OCARNATION 500 GRAM INSTANT COFFEE Jl . 99 HOT CHOCOLATE $1 99 PEPPERIDGE FARM HIGHLINER - LAYER CAKES FISH & CHIPS 13 OZ. $1 .09 32 OZ. $1.99 SHAMPOO 9.79 CLARKS OPEN DAILY 9 A.M. T 10 P.M. " CLOSED SUNDAYS • CUT RED & WHITE FOODMASTER91 VICTORIA ST., y° DERICH ABOVE PRICES IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY, APR. 6 UNTIL CLOSING 10 P.M. SATURDAY, APR. 11, 1®li WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES