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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-09-14, Page 16Tr - TE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEPI EMBER i4 t8O3 BOOKWORMS WERE IN THEIR GLORY on Saturday, at Seaforth library's annual used book sale. Books were sold at rock bottom prices, 25 cents for adult and 10 cents for children's books. Approximately 1,500 books were sold, realizing $250 which will be used to purchase a clock and record player for the children's library. Looking through their bargains are Steve Pletch, Erin Quipp and Adam Qulpp. The trio purchased nine books. (Wassink photo) CO.OP A • Btuewate:r will be converted to youth centre Th Bluerratej' Centre for the Develop- mentali� Handicapped, scheduled to close Nevettn�ber 15, will be converted to a regional detention facility for young offenders. The announcement, that the centre would definitely be converted to a regional deten- tion facility, was made by Provincial Secretary for Justice,'Gord Walker, ending months of speculation On the fate of the facility. With Community and Social services deputy -minister Robert McDonald and Cor- rectional Services deputy -minister, Dr. George Podrabarac, at his side, Walker unveiled the multi-million plan before the media. While many specifics of the conversion remain unknown, Mr. Walker and Mr. McDonald said the new correction facility will employ between 145 and 200 people. Some of the centre's existing employees will be retrained for new jobs. McDonald said but he refused to elaborate on numbers. The new facility, which will not look much different than the Bluewater Centre does now, will house 177 young offenders between the ages of 12 and 17 and should be operational by April 1, 1985. Walker said there may be a phasing period prior to April 1, 1985. The centre has-been a resilient one since it was opened 21 years ago by Premier John Roberts. Mr. Walker cited it as one of the most progressive institutions of its kind in North America. "The success of the Bluewater Centre is considered significant in Ontario and its success has led to the need to change its use," he said. "For 21 years it handled the developmental problems of humans and this year it will change again. it has been determined that the Bluewater Centre will become a regional centre for young offend- ers." The centre will be a long-term facilityin that offenders requiring incarceration from 90 days to.15 months will be sent to Goderich. Both male and female offenders will be housed at the regional detention centre. The minister was effusive in his praise of the mayor, riding association and community for its co-operation during the time from the announced closure of the centre last October. The closure of the Bluewater }Centre as a facility for developmentally handicapped adults was leaked to the press last fall. Since that time, local politicians, union and volunteer groups and citizens have been fighting the announced closure as part of the Ministry of Community and Social Services' five-year plan. That plan stressed the deinstitutionalization of retarded adults and pumped more than $23 million into support services in the community. Many employees of the centre have already moved from the community and taken jobs at other centres. Some of the remaining 145 employees will be offered retraining, if applicable, and jobs at the regional detention centre. Ministry personnel will be in Goderich within the next few weeks to assess employees and determine their eligibility for work at the centre. "Employees have been given opportuni- ties in other centres and others may well stay in the community," Walker said. "A substantial number could take opportunities here. There will be renovation work here too that will provide employment." The renovation work should be tendered and starting soon and while the minister refused to elaborate on the extent of the renovations, he said it was "in millions of dollars and more than a handful." The Bluewater Centre provides the govern- ment with an ideal location for its regional detention centre, one of two to be located in the province. While Mr. Walker would not disclose the location of the other detention centre, he admitted that it too, was a centre for developmentally handicapped. - The centre otters the government a ready-made facility with farming, education- al and shop opportunities. Mr. Walker said the detention centre would be a "boon to the community -a substantial industry:" MAKE Hf1Sflour l« ocal DISTRICT CO-OP y DISTRIBUTOR for PROPANE "Twenty-one years ago this facility opened and it hits Changed to the needs of the community. It is a facility that is second to none in the province," he said. "The overnment. offers thanks to the commun- White the structure may not chane dramatically on the exterior, a fence will encompass the entire'property and bars will be placed on windows. In commenting on the new tennants, Walkers said the nature of the crimes they would hhve committed Triol to incarceration, would be modest compared to the inmates in an adult institution. Huron -Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell and Goderich mayor Eileen Palmer both express- ed their dissatisfaction at the definite closure of the centre as a facility for the develop- mentally handicapped. Residents, employ- ees and families have been on a limb for nearly a year and Mr. Riddell didn't think it was necessary. I'm sorry to see the Bluewater Centre close as a facility for the developmentally handicapped. It was one of the finest institutions anywhere," he said. "There is no reason the government couldn't have made this announcement at the same time it announced the closure of the centre. It would have saved a lot of people a lot of grief." Mrs. Palmer was also relieved that the centre would be reopened, thereby saving desperately needed jobs for the community but, she too, expressed regret that the centre closed its doors to the developmentally handicapped. I'm relieved that it will provide )obs for the people of the community, ' she said. "But we still have to be concerned about the care of the developmentally handicapped." Social cases decrease Government -funded programs have help- ed to ease the welfare burden in Huron County but the number of families requiring assistance will rise as these programs conclude. While social services administrator Jack MacKinnon had encouraging news on the welfare caseload at the September meeting of Huron County Council Thursday, his opti- mism was tempered. "The figures have decreased each month and some of it has to do with the government -funded programs," he said. ' "Many people coming off these employment programs are going back on assist tnct'"3ad/ we haven't heard of any new progr s being approved for the county." The report of the social cervices om'mittee DVIRSTOCK Eo indicated that the caseload had decreased for six consecutive months. For the first six months ot;, 1983 the number of intakes declined by five per cent while the number of cases and beneficiaries increased by 32 and 24 per cent respectively. During the month of July, 55 cases were closed and only 47 opened. Social services committee chairman, Robert Bell said he was "proud of the decline in figures over the past six months." The financial report to July 31, 1983 indicates revenues and expenditures of $606,351 which is $48,792 under budget. The total for the same period last year was $476.992. The 1983 figures represent a 27 per cent increase. 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Books, magazines and travel folders are loaded with suggestions on what to do and see on your next vacation. Seldom is there an article written on what not to do -• which would Snake most people's vacations mann times more satisfying and relaxing. Don't try to cram too much into your vacation. While.a heavy schedule of activities may seem like fun in the planning, a fatiguing schedule can be dangerous to your health and well. being. Fatigue dulls re- flexes, slows reactions, and often causes erratic res- ponses to situations. Don't try to drive too far in a single day. Take your time and have normal rest stops. Don't eat junk foods. Try to maintain a regular sche• dule of meals. Don't skip meals and don't overeat. Don't rush. Allow ample time to pack and get to the airport, and start carie if you are travelling h} car. Don't miss your sleep. Try to maintain normal sleeping habits. Don't tr to do things that you are not in physical shape to do. Dont take too much lug• gage. Don't he the "work•hnrse" for the whole • family. Let everyone pitch in with the carious tasks to he done. Don't sir in the same position for a long time. If you are travelhrrg by air, try to elevate your feet or get up and walk down the aisle periodical',. If you are travelling by car, have a good posture seat. If you don't, a hath towel, folded across the hack above the hip hones will help support the spine decreasing fati- gue and backache. Don't gel too much sun. Many a vacation has been ruined due to the effects of sunburn or heat prostration. The employer c-an't understand why so many workers end up taking a couple of days sick leave on returning from a vacation. Safety authorities can't understand why there are more accidents in vacation activities than in occupa• tional activities.