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Quotes by Gayla Harkin

“He was so programmed, he left the building.”

“It was like a big family - I miss it too.”

“It was seldom the first choice for placement because it was isolated out there.”

“Although it was a place where people could be cared for and lead content and satisfying lives ... I dont think there was ever a plan to help people re-enter the community.”

“We came to a point that if we were to keep maintaining the building, we would have to dump a lot of money into it.”

“It was considered radical at the time.”

“The bulk went to apartments with staff, and others went to one of three eight-bed group homes.”