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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-01-12, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2012. PAGE 7. Please join us for an evening of open discussion of your experiences as patients and families of the HPHA. Share your stories and thoughts with us, so that we can partner with you in providing the best possible care to meet your needs. Refreshments will be served! Please RSVP to Lori Hartman 519-272-8210, Ext. 2436, lori.hartman@hpha.ca Or Register on-line www.hpha.ca Patient Engagement Project “The Voice of the Patient is the Most Important Voice” We want to hear from you! Join us for any of these four evenings from 7:00pm—8:30pm: Clinton St. Marys Seaforth Stratford Date January 19 January 24 January 25 January 31 Location REACH Centre (Banquet Hall) Pyramid Recreation Centre (Community Centre) Seaforth Community Centre Kiwanis Community Centre (Main Hall) Community Forums Clinton Public Hospital St. Marys Memorial Hospital Seaforth Community Hospital Stratford General Hospital Local men enjoy sports-filled New Year’s celebration New Year’s Eve was celebrated in many different ways, but here is one that many men will envy. Two local men, Eric Ross and Barry O’Meara went for a New Year’s weekend they will never forget. They travelled to Philadelphia on Friday and enjoyed the night life around their hotel for the evening. On Saturday, they went to Independence Hall, where the United States Declaration of Independence was signed and went to see the Liberty Bell. Saturday afternoon they went to the OldtimersLegends Outdoor hockey gamebetween former Philadelphia Flyersand New York Ranger players with acrowd of 45,000 attending. The pair then drove into New York City, a two-and-a-half-hour drive, because of heavy traffic and spent New Year’s Eve at a club near their hotel. It was a really nice place. They were charged a $30 cover charge. The patrons were very “classy” dressers and they had a good time ringing in the new year. The next morning, Sunday, they toured New York City and went to Times Square, where people were still revelling from the night’s party. They walked to the famous corner of 42nd and Broadway and to Ground Zero to pay respect. The area has many new buildings being built. The men took the ferry to Ellis Island and the security to get on the ferry was intense. They saw the Statue ofLiberty and Eric reports that it’s notnearly as large as what it looks likein photos. The pair also touredBrooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan. They went to Coney Island and arrived in time to witness some of the 1,000 participants of the Polar Bear Dip, the oldest dip in America going since 1903, going in and out of the water. They also enjoyed a famous Coney Island hot dog andbeer, while walking the windyBoardwalk of the island. It was likestepping back into the 1960s.It was a very full day on Sunday, because on Sunday evening they attended the NFL football game at the Met Life Stadium. They had tickets for the game between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys, which happened to be the game that would decide the divisiontitle. There were over 80,000 at thegame and Eric reports that the ladyhe sat beside paid over $1,000 forher ticket. Eric had received the tickets as a gift months ago at the regular and reasonable price. The men returned home to our area on Monday and report having an unforgettable time. By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 PEOPLE AROUNDWALTON The holidays are over and it is back into routine for school children, parents and bus drivers alike. I have enjoyed the two-week break and sleeping a little later in the morning and I’m sure this first week will be hard to get back into routine. I’m also sure that many parents will be glad to send the children back to school. Get them out of the house and into the fresh air. I heard the comment from more than one person, and noticed it myself that there were very few children on the street during the holidays. Granted the weather sometimes wasn’t the greatest, there wasn’t much snow and “what can we do,” was heard. I know today’s technology is fascinating and when asking young folk what they received for Christmas: iPad, Xbox and electronic games of all sorts was the reply. No wonder we didn’t see kids outside. Enjoying a great 10 days over Christmas were Howard and Alice Martin. They had their son Gary and his wife Kim and boys Simon and Avry home from Eagle River, Alaska. The trip home for the family had them fly to Seattle, then Chicago and then Toronto and with the four hour time difference, covers about 24 hours. When they arrived at Toronto and came out at arrivals, they surprised Alice by wearing birthday hats and singing happy birthday for her. The family had a wonderful time while here and great weather for travelling to see folks. They talked to Wendy in Laos via Skype to wish her Merry Christmas. They enjoyed their time here in Ontario and returned home to Alaska in time for New Year’s Eve. The Goos family spent part of their Christmas break in the sunny south in Mexico. Mike, Lori and children Farren, Zak and Carly had a wonderful time at a family-oriented resort. They were part of a group of nearly 40 from the Bayfield area. Farren reports that they had good weather and the week before they went, the weather had been the coldest in 50 years in that area. Farren reports her highlight was parasailing and she went up fairly high. The family went on a city tour and reported that the market was disgusting. They saw plenty of dolphins, went swimming in the cool Pacific Ocean and saw dead jellyfish and puffer fish. Farren reports that octopus tastes awful. The family was there for New Year’s Eve and the resort had a very nice party. The youngest Goos, Carly, had a really exciting experience. She was able to ride in the cockpit of the plane during their flight. They returned with many great memories of a great family time together. The Cranbrook dart league began its season on Jan. 4. The first night back at darts had 17 players out of 25 accounted for. Some folks are still ill or away on holiday and they hope to see them back soon. They drew numbers to make up eight teams and there was some “wife swapping” going on to make for lots of laughs. Sharon Rapson was the high lady for the night with 94 points and John Gillis for the men with 111. Pat Gillis reports that everyone is “trying to get the rust out of their darts or aim perfected”. The group had a great evening of fun. Celebrating birthdays this past week include Laura Dawson, Logan Terpstra, Evelyn Blake, Marjory Fraser, Luke Fritz, Judith Glauser, Stewart Steiss, Susan McLachlan, Rob Mitchell, Lucas Jacklin, Sal Curreri, David Huether, Ryan Marks, Jaxon Bromley, Jarrett Humphries, Brian Marks, Rick Pethick, B.J. DeJong, Sherri Hackwell, Hugh Nichol, Danica Zwep, Aidan Hackwell, Kelly McDonald-Jarosz, Sarah McDonald-Young, Lucas Mader, Brad Pryce, Hailey Steinman and Ron Stevenson. Happy birthday to all. Electronics have kids inside NEWS FROM WALTON Huronview resident celebrates 96 years The family of Grace Evans gathered for a celebration luncheon at Huronview on Sunday. They were celebrating her 96th birthday. Her children attending included Gary, Doug, Bev, Barb, Pat and Brian and about 34 members of their families. Congratulations to Gary and Sharon Evans on becoming grandparents for the third time. Their son Dwayne and wife Melanie welcomed a lovely little girl, Sara Grace in December. Shara is the first granddaughter and joins two grandsons for Gary and Sharon. Our thoughts are with the Nichol family as Elaine Nichol is in hospital in Oakville. We hope the best in her recovery. Doreen Hackwell is still a patient at Stratford Hospital and we hope she will soon be back to Seaforth. We are pleased to see and hear Patty Banks is feeling much better. She was quite ill over Christmas, was in hospital, and now is almost back to her old self. There were many members of the Ryan family gather at the Fireside Café for dinner last weekend. Sister Theresa Ryan is leaving for Kenya, Africa at the end of the month on missionary work, so the brothers and sisters gathered for a meal. Gathering together was Sister Theresa, Bob Ryan (London), Gerry and Anne, Jack and Marianna and Jim and Betty. They had a lovely meal and afternoon together. Huron County Chief Admini- strative Officer Larry Adams has confirmed that the winning side in Justice Kelly-Anne Gorman’s decision late last year is attempting to recover their legal costs. The issue caused confusion at the Jan. 4 meeting of Huron County Council in Goderich because these costs, in addition to the costs of the ongoing appeal, were both being discussed at the same time. To clarify, the victorious side of the November decision (including Goderich, Morris-Turnberry, Bluewater, Howick and Ashfield- Colborne-Wawanosh), as part of the legal process, may claim to have the unsuccessful side pay for its legal fees, a claim which according to Adams, has been made. “Because they were successful, they can request to have their costs recovered by the county,” Adams said. “They have made that request.” The issue was first raised by a councillor who thought the successful side of the lawsuit was unwilling to pay its legal costs, which was promptly clarified by Adams. Case winners seek compensation By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Alzheimer fundraiser in Wingham Put on your walking shoes and join the Alzheimer Society of Huron County for their 2012 Walk for Memories locally presented by Investors Group and Retire-At- Home Services. The indoor walk will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 28 with five walk locations throughout Huron County. Walks are being held at Central Huron Community Complex in Clinton, South Huron District High School in Exeter, YMCA in Goderich, Seaforth Public School in Seaforth and F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. Both individuals and teams are invited to participate. There is no minimum or maximum number of walkers needed per team, which makes it easy to enter a team. While there is no registration fee, walkers are asked to collect pledges. The money raised goes towards the services and programs offered by the Society. “Our Walk is one of our biggest events and everyone has a great time. With Walks all over the County, it’s easy to participate,” says Cathy Ritsema, executive director. “Last year we rased over $50,000 and this year we are aiming for $57,0000.” Online registration and fundraising is available at www.walkformemories.ca For more information, to register a team, or for pledge sheets, please contact the Society at 519-482-1482/1-800- 561-5012 or by e-mail at melissa@alzheimerhuron.on.ca The Alzheimer Society of Huron County provides information, education and support through individual counselling and support groups to persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, their caregivers, families, health professionals and the general public. First MRI in Stratford A staff member at Stratford General Hospital has become the first in Stratford to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Alanna Watts of Stratford, underwent the MRI at Stratford General Hospital to establish imaging protocols for the system. Before the system is ready for clinical use technologists need to establish protocols to ensure they receive the best quality images, Alanna, a Medical Radiation Technologist at the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, is also studying to become a Magnetic Resonance Technologist adding to her professional abilities. She made an ideal candidate for the first scan. “I am honoured to be able to help make the MRI at Stratford General Hospital ready for real patients” said Watts. The MRI at Stratford General Hospital is now accepting patients. A requisition for each study is required from a physician. The MRI operates eight hours per day and completes approximately 3,000 scans per year.