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\ MPP visits Ridge, endorses changes The MPP for Muskoka- Georgian Bay has endors- ed a plan for large changes at the Regional Division of the Mental Health Centre in Penetanguishene. Moreover, Ken Black is confident that the Ministry Black of Health will approve of the plan. "There's no question that the plan is consistent with the government's direc- tion." He describes that direc- tion as 'a move from a cen- tralized to a community framework, a goal ar- ticulated by Mrs. (Elinor) Caplan." (Caplan is the Minister of Health). A community framework for health care, Black says, is one where services are deinstitu- tionalized "where it's prac- - tical." The MPP made the remarks after attending the MHC's third annual barbecue for staff and pa- tients, sponsored by the Community Advisory Board. Black was able to appear at the luncheon for Oak Ridge and Regional patients. He took time to talk about the rebuilding of Oak Ridge, the maximum security mental hospital, which he described as "a top priority.' Black had just returned from meeting with Caplan and former Minister of Health Murray Elston, and both reem- phasized their commit- ment to change at the Ridge. However, they gave Black no indication as to when the government plans to initiate any change. Any expenditures for the MHC cannot come from existing funds with the Ministry of Health, money which Black says is already committed to the maintenance of the health care system through doc- tor's bills, operating ex- penses and nursing care. For Oak Ridge to be rebuilt '"'another ministry would have to accept less" money for its programs, he said. Black first visited the structure during last sum- mer's provincial election campaign. (Oak Ridge is of- ficially in Tay Township, Breastfeeding art the Tonight (Wednesday) begins the first of four monthly discussions titled The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, sponsored by the Midland-Penetang LaLeche League. At 8 p.m, at 224 Tiny Beaches Rd. N., the first discussion will center topic around the Advantages of Breastfeeding To The Mother and Baby. Expecting mothers, mothers and _ babies welcome. More information can be obtained by calling Lisa Robitaille at 533-3818. For directions call 533-3133. Sunday, June 19 At the Historic Naval & Military And meet the men of the U.S.S. Niagara Flagship of the American Fleet in the war of 1812. | They'll sing sailors' songs, demonstrate a muster, perform sailpasts and colourful drills. SPECIAL PERFORMANCE between 11:00 and 3:00 with site admission The Establishments Denetanguishene Open Daily 10-5 Ministry of Tourism and Recreation Page 8, Wednesday, June 15, 1988 4 part of his riding, while the Regional is in Penetanguishene -- a dif- ferent riding represented now by Al McLean). He says his reaction was "no different than anyone else's." He describes it as '"'a depressing place" and says "any hope of. pro- viding adequate care is not reasonable." "Tt should have been torn down years ago." However, he is more op- timistic about the other half of the MHC. Although "the facility is perhaps a bit overcrowded, - there is some flexibility to provide services." But ultimately the tax- payer will have to pay for any changes, something which Black says "people realize." To offset rising costs for health care, the © MPP suggests that preven- tative medicine should be d stressed. "A healthier * lifestyle should be the new thrust." Black includes everything from not smok- ing to proper diet to "con- trol of stress" in this category. Though he doesn't want "to be too critical of the previous Conservative government," Black says things like health care, housing and roads were not allocated sufficient fun- ding in the past. But he says this has all changed with the Peterson government and Ontario now has "the strongest economy in the western world -- an economy of the future which is moving in- to the 21st century." Triple run Victoria Harbour Public School students John Richards (right), grade 8, helps nual Fun Day, last Friday. David Hubbard, grade 1, in the three- JUNE, 1988 Investing? Get Security and High Yield in P Balance with our Midland NATIONAL TRUST A National Victoria and Grey Trustco Company Huronia Mall © 526-0139 Guaranteed Investments. Choose from Guaranteed Investment Certificates and Debentures for: THE SECURITY OF A RISK-FREE INVESTMENT, guaranteed by one of the largest trust companies in Canada. A HIGHER RETURN than what you're eaming through your regular savings account. PEACE OF MIND, because we take care of everything for you in a professional 7 way. He FLEXIBILITY to choose the ras investment, interest payments, 7 terms, etc. you need. And Poi Fe if you need cashable ei investments, ask us. 4 legged race held during the school's an-