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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2015-01-29, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015. Obituaries DOROTHY BUTT Dorothy Jean Butt (nee Cuthill) of Egmondville, passed away suddenly at Seaforth Community Hospital on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. She was in her 78th year. Dorothy was the loving mom of Sheila Teichert, Glenda Meidinger, Wayne Butt, Dianne McGrath (Larry), Barb Rankine (Wayne), Sandra Ingram (Scott) and Kevin Butt (Kelly), the cherished grandma of Keegan (Laura), Kyle (Kristen), Kevin (Cathy), Kris (Tracy), Angela, David (Jennifer), Andrea (Jason), Laura (James), Greg (Erin), Heather (Alex), Amber, Craig, Brent, Kristi, Josh, Sam and great-grandma of Nathan, Brooke, Leah, Isabella and Liam. She was the dear sister of Ross Cuthill, Ted Lane (Linda), Cindy Holland (Harvey); and sister- in-law of Merle Cuthill, Marilyn Lodge, Frances Butt, Karen Geddes, Linda Charrette and Brenda Dale. Dorothy will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Stewart Butt, son Steve Butt, sons-in-law Karl Teichert, Gerard Meidinger, parents Glenn and Jessie Cuthill, siblings Lloyd, Ken, Marjorie, Shirley and long- time friend Ross McClure. Visitation was held at the McGlynn Family Funeral Home, Seaforth on Tuesday, Jan. 27. A funeral service to celebrate Dorothy’s life was held at Egmondville United Church Wednesday, Jan. 28. Pastor Stephen Hildebrand officiated. A reception immediately followed in the church hall. Spring interment will take place at Maitland Bank Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Egmondville United Church, Seaforth Community Hospital or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home or by visiting Dorothy’s online memorial at the home’s website at mcglynnfamilyfuneral home.com SHIRLEY IRENE LANGRIDGE Mrs. Shirley Langridge of Wingham, passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. She was 82. The former Shirley Ellis was the beloved wife of the late Denis Langridge, who predeceased her on Jan. 16, 2014. She is the dear aunt of three nieces and three nephews and was loved by her many cousins including her caregiver and support, Ann Hogg and her family. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Alba (Hogg) Ellis. As a child Shirley attended SS#3, Morris and later Wingham and District High School. She married Denis Langridge on June 22, 1968. She was a life member of Huron Chapter #89 Order of Eastern Star and past District Deputy of District 8. As a devoted caregiver, she was a life member of Wingham and District Hospital Auxiliary and worked many hours at the gift case and helping out in the emergency department. Her interests also included Meals On Wheels as treasurer and later delivering meals to homes. Visitation will be held at McBurney Funeral Home Ltd., Wingham on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 3 p.m. Rev. Richard D. Hall will officiate. Interment will be in Wingham Cemetery. Memorial donations to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation or Wingham United Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may left at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com REPRINTS OF PHOTOS taken by Citizen photographers are available to purchase. ALL ARE IN COLOUR 4x6 - $4.00 5x7 - $5.00 8x10 - $8.00 Phone to order ~ 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 Londesborough United Church’s annual meeting set As it was the first gathering of the Londesborough UCW for 2015, the program/time of devotion had resolutions as its theme and was led by Bev Riley, Dorothy Carter, Erin Yantzi and Lynda Horbanuik. All the ladies present that evening drew a slip of paper from a plate on which was written one word – joy, contentment, enthusiasm, helpful, etc. It was suggested that the ladies make that one word their resolution for the year. A reading suggested that we should promise ourselves to be strong, to accept others as they are and to offer support to those around us at work, at home, in all situations. Bible verses, Matthew 7: 1-2, Galatians 5: 14-15 and Romans 15: 2 instruct persons to accept others for themselves and not judge. The ladies prayed for strength in the year ahead and it was suggested everyone remember the pleasures in the year and forget the pain. Most of the business part of the meeting had to do with reviewing various aspects of UCW work – catering and prices, purchasing a video screen for the sanctuary, receiving by donation a new microwave for the kitchen, considering the Mission and Service Fund allocation. A new outreach idea was presented and accepted. Lena Nesbitt answered questions about the financial report she presented for the year 2014. The balance on hand as of Dec. 31 was $3,720.51. Advance notice was given for Camp Day at Menesetung, June 8; Westminster Weekend, May 1-3; Annual meeting at Brucefield, April 14 and Summer Event at Siloam United Church, July 18. On Feb. 4, following coffee and conversation in the church basement, ladies are invited to stop by and sew. Aprons to be worn at caterings are planned for that day. Many hands make light work, so bring along a lunch and join in the fun. Londesborough United will hold its annual meeting following the morning service on Sunday, Feb. 22. Bring along finger food to share between the service and the meeting. In order for Knox United in Auburn to have its annual meeting on Feb. 15, Londesborough United will have its morning service that day at 9:30 a.m. By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO NH Family Health Team’s absence in Blyth noted The North Huron Family Health Team made a presentation to North Huron Township council to brief and refresh, council on its mandate during council’s Jan. 19 meeting. “The Family Health Team’s focus is primary care,” Dr. Angela Hanlon, the chairperson for the Family Health Team Board of Directors explained. “We look at healthcare in a proactive way instead of a reactive way.” Hanlon said Family Health Teams are a relatively new creation in Ontario, designed to expand access not just to care, but comprehensive care including everything from a dietician to social services. “Our vision is to create a healthy rural community for North Huron,” she said. “Our mission is to provide high quality comprehensive primary care service in a timely manner to the residents of North Huron.” The non-profit organization is funded primarily through the Ministry of Health with some donations. It is governed by a volunteer board including eight members, two of whom are doctors. The rest are hospital employees and local volunteers. Hanlon explained the group is currently based out of Wingham, with satellite offices in Lucknow and Teeswater. The main office for the service will be moving into the former Wingham Public School once its renovations are complete. “We’re very excited to join the hospital at the school,” she said. “We are looking forward to moving along with the process.” One of the major changes being implemented by the group is the use of electronic medical records (EMR) instead of traditional paper records. Barbara Major-McEwan, the executive director of the team, outlined some of the services the organization provides including social work and mental health services, an oncology nurse navigator to help patients and families navigate cancer treatments, a well woman clinic where “all aspects of women care” are handled, dietician services, travel vaccine assessments, medication review services, asthma support, diabetes services, geriatric programs, cognitive assessment programs and smoking cessation services. She then explained that the Family Health Team handles 11,000 patients. Councillor Bill Knott wondered why, if this was the North Huron Family Health Team, it didn’t have a presence in Blyth. Major-McEwan said she wasn’t sure, while Hanlon said it was likely a decision when the board came into being. Councillor Brock Vodden said the decision may have been made because people in Blyth don’t typically head north for their medical care. “Traditionally, most people in Blyth look to Clinton for their hospital visits and physicians, generally speaking,” he said. Major-McEwan said anyone within 100 kilometres of one of the physician offices registered with the Family Health Team can request to become a part of the program and find a local physician. Hanlon said that through the Healthcare Connect website, people can find a doctor and start benefitting from the services of the team. Knott, however, said the program wasn’t as great as some may believe. “You can’t use the program without dropping your existing doctor,” Knott said, after explaining his doctor is based in Niagara Falls. “I’m not going to do that. That won’t happen in 1,000 years.” Vodden also said he had some bad experiences at Wingham Hospital, especially when dealing with referrals from other centres. “The interface I had with Wingham was not pleasant when being refered,” he said. “It’s not a serious problem, it’s just awkward... I’m very satisfied with the service in Clinton.” This problem, according to Hanlon and Major-McEwan, was one that needed to be brought up with the Wingham and General Hospital’s Board of Directors as the experiences Vodden spoke of are under the board’s purview and not the Family Health Team. Councillor Trevor Seip, who is on that board, said more public awareness needs to be raised around the difference between the hospital and the Family Health Team and said he was very happy to have the team at the meeting to discuss its future. Continued from page 16 Westerhout asked for a progress report on the labour market study associated with the Municipalities of Central Huron, North Huron and Morris-Turnberry benefitting from Munro’s Nobel Prize win in 2013. Chief Administrative Officer Peggy Van Mierlo-West said that three of the five reports associated with the study have been filed. It is anticipated that all five of the expected reports will be filed by March, she said. Van Mierlo-West said she could prepare a report for council on Parker’s request, as well as on the status of the labour market study, for a future meeting. Councillor Genny Smith asked council if the municipality should really consider Parker’s request, saying that the labour market study was designed to identify a strategy regarding Munro and to eliminate “one-offs” such as Parker’s request, positive as it might be. Van Mierlo-West will return to council with a report on the subject. Munro labour market study should eliminate ‘one-off’ ideas; Smith NEWS FROM LONDESBORO By Denny Scott The Citizen Get breaking farm news on the Rural Voice section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca