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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-10-17, Page 2PAGE 2 --GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, =61=17, 1 MAKE A DATE V LOSE WEIGIHT WITH WEIGHTWATCH Attend 12 consecutive weekly meet.Inge, and get our 1985 Engagement Calendar, tree. You've got an appointment to keep — with a slimmer trimmer you! Our Quick Start program will help you lose weight qu cker than ever before. Written especially for Weight Watchers members, the Calendar gives you weekly menu plans, exciting new recipes, hints for holiday eating, a personal food diary and tips from Jean Nidetch, the founder of Weight Watchers. So don't wait another day to join the Quick Start program from Weight Watchers. You'll get a free copy of our Engagement Calendar, And a new you to be proud of WEIGHTevery day of the WATCHERS year. (Quick Start FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL: 41 \IMilks IT. I Y. Y, tj.l I YI VMI 1-800-265-9291 I.nn .1.+nWu ,11"rW'"A.y Large crowd questionSninistry on centre • from page .. April,1985. `That is one of the reasons the perimiter fence is being constructed right away," said DeGrandis. The security fence, which will surround the property, will be a chain- link construction. The links will be small enough to prevent a good grip for anyone attempting to climb over, said Gitt. Gitt said the fence will be about a half -mile back from the road, which will make it an unconspicuous stucture. One area resident complained there had been no public forum, previous to the meeting, to allow local people some input into the changeover at the centre. He com- plained that Tuesday's meeting was too late, as the decision to convert the centre has already been made. Crew admitted that unless, "some new information comes to light," plans for the conversion had gone to far to allow the ministry to reconsider. However, he said the purpose of Tuesday's meeting was, to allow for local input into the project. The plans for the conversion to a' young offenders facility were announced when the Bluewater Centre closed last November, said Degrandis. Since the pro- ject has been known about and discussed by the media since then, people have had about 12 months to make their feelings known, he added. Several questioners indicated concern about the effect of the facility on property values and tourism in the area. One person was particulary concerned about the possibility some of the people who come to visit centre residents will be "young unemployed people, who may not have a good influence on the area." "We should be careful not to tar everybody with the same brush. k'riends years, or whatever time frame you w1 h tt and family of the offenders are not s est, game changes? I can't attest necessarily involved with the same type of tot." activities," said Crew. Visits would be prearranged and for a specified duration, explained DeGrandis. "In most cases they would come and visit and then leave the area," he added. Problems with visitors to people in penal institutions have not been reported in other areas where stitch institutions are located, stated DeGrandis. In regard to property values, DeGrandis said he does not know of any studies relating to the effect penal institutions, on neighboring property values. However, he said a similar study done by the University of Waterloo, involving properties located near group homes, showed no adverse ef- fect on property values. SUPERVISED PROJECTS Responding to questions about the amount of contact expected, between cen- tre residents and the community, Crew said that while residents will not be out on their own on "day passes", residents will be outside the centre on supervised com- munity work projects. ' Concern was expressed that due to the high cost of the conversion (estimated at ,10..4 million), the ministry might consider expanding' the centre and changing it to a facility for adult offenders. The centre is being designed for young offenders, said Gitt, who explained that the cost for an adplt facility would be much higher. DeGrandis said it is not part of the ministry's present plan to change the nature of the facility. "We have no hidden agenda," said DeGrandis. "But does, that mean that in 10 New at... _ - -- hair ..connection v phone 524-4677 138A The Square Goderich.. II III•NStanrt,,nr 1ru..ti open 6 days a week. Facials, Manicures, Pedicures Waxing, Electrolysis All work by a LICENCED ESTHETICIAN Call 524-4677 and ask about our Introductory Offer A. BAUER We are your complete Hockey Outfitters with Quality Service, Selection, Price and the Best Fit Around! Special Prices in effect One Week Only. 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This area needs the economic boost that will be provided by the jobs created at the centre, said Palmer. "We need the jobs. We need to put our people, back to worn. IRO g for it and make the beat of it," said the waxer. NOT AJAIL When the conversion is 1e completed, Bluewater will be a 120 -bed facility. Renovations will include mandatory upgrading to meet fire regulations, perimeter security fencing, conversion of dormitory space to single and' four -bed rooms. Staff resou,ces will include psychologists, psychiatrists, educators and social workers, who will assess and determine appropriate programs for residents. Crew expressed concern about misconceptions as to the type of facility Bluewater will be. "One Newspaper referred to the centre as a youth jail," he said. "Our ministry does operate a number of jails and I assure you, this will in no way resemble one of those. Town advertises for tourism - industrial promotions officer The town will be advertising for a tourism -industrial co-ordinator in major daily newspapers in the next few weeks administrator Larry McCabe told the organizational review committee. While the terms of reference for the position and financing details are still to be worked out, members of the business community told the committee Monday that merchants would not be willing to support the department through a special tax or levy. , The three business people in attendance suggested financial support could take the form of an annual registration fee, but added the business community carries too large a tax burden to have to support a town department. Speaking as a member of the business community, Bill Clifford said the merchants are applauding the concept but • feel they shouldn't be responsible for the fiscal management of the department. "The Square talk is that people are applauding the town for its progressiveness to retain such an officer but the business people always get tapped," he said. "We pay a realty tax, a commercial tax, a BIA assessment, every time there is a function we are asked to contribute again and we're asked for newspaper advertising. "The feeling is that it's a great step and we don't mind seeing tax dollars spent but we can't see people contributing to the upkeep of the department. Maybe a registration fee would cover a portion of the budget but we have concerns over the development of tite department and what it might do. Hire an officer on a contract basis and let the next council evaluate the situation." Those sentiments were reiterated by Wolfgang Herfurth who said the business EXPERT SKATE SHARPENING WE HONOUR VISA & MASTER CARD ear community does not feel it should be asked for further support in the form of a tax. Administrator McCabe said the merchants in the core area contribute nearly $1/zmillion annually to the tax base. "They have a strong argument," he said. Committee chairman Glen Carey said he was of the opinion that the predominant method of contribution would be the payment of annual registration fee. "I've always had a fee in mind and if the business community doesn't object to a business fee then it's a statement they are interested," he said. Judy Crawford said many business people already promote themselves through the payment of a registration fee to join various associations. The payment of such a fee to the town promotion department would be appealing. While there is a great deal of interest in the matter, she said merchants were looking for action. Carey told the meeting that if the promotions department distributed literature only for those who paid a registration fee, "it would give the appearance of the town getting into bed with certain businessmen who paid the fee." Relative to comments concerning the unrestrained' growth of the tourism - industrial pi1omotions department, John Doherty said if the department gets bigger and staff is added it is proof that a job is being accomplished. The organizational review committee has received several copies of job descriptions for development commissioners, industrial officers and economic development commissioners from communities of a comparable size. The committee will review the material at the next meeting. Open house on harbour... • from page l legitimate concerns and certainly if we can do it, we will address those concerns and respond." While the expansion of the facilities here will benefit the two main commercial concerns, Domtar and Goderich Elevator, Scantlebury said the federal government will recoup its investment quickly. The government's commitment of $17 million is more of an investment, he said. "The project will pay for itself in 20 years at the present tariff rates," he said adding that the payback period could be cut in half with tariff increases. Representatives of all federal departments present at the open house expressed satisfaction with the format of the session and the response of the public. In speaking to council Monday, Mayor Eileen Palmer said she was disappointed to hear comments recently with respect to the project being on hold but added that "I knew the feds wouldn't fudge." The mayor was effusive inher praise of all who helped bring about the fruition of the expansion plans and thanked council for its support, despite the fact it played a limited, if not negligible role. "I am pleased the development is approved," she said. "There were criticisms that council was not informed about meetings but that was due to urgency ' and timing. We reported diligently and had the support of council." 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