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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2009-08-20, Page 12Beginning next week, the HuronPerth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA)will host a series of communityworkshops intended to gatherinformation and input fromcommunity residents to support thedevelopment and implementation of a new clinical framework and program development model, called Vision 2013. At its annual general meeting this past June, Andrew Williams, president and CEO, HPHA, reportedon the service planning work thathas been done and presented theorganization’s VISION 2013framework. His report outlined thekey drivers of the framework, itscore principles, the foundational work completed to date as well as the Alliance’s commitment to engage the community in the ongoing development of the framework. Williams’ presentation can be viewed on the HPHA websiteat www.hpha.ca. “While we are always interested inhearing from our communities andvalue the input from our LocalAdvisory Committees, it is now timeto go out to our communities in a more formal way. With input from the residents of St. Marys, Stratford, Clinton, Seaforth and the surrounding areas, we are confident that we can build a workable plan for the delivery of hospital-based healthservices both now and in the future,”said Williams.The workshops will be held from 7- 9 p.m. in a cross-section ofcommunities served by the Alliance.Residents from these communities and all of the surrounding areas are invited to register to participate in one of the workshops. Residents can register for a workshop on-line at www.hpha.ca or by calling 519-272- 8210 Ext. 2737. Registration will be confirmed bytelephone.The workshops represent the firststep in a formal, comprehensivecommunity engagement process thatincludes an on-line survey currently available at www.hpha.ca and in hard copy at each of the four Alliance hospitals, as well as broader community meetings to be scheduled later this fall. PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2009. Don and Mary McLeod of Moosomin, Saskatchewan and daughter Rose Marie Gros of Rankin Inlet NU have returned home after spending the past week with their niece, nephews and cousins, Mike and Donelda Cottrill, Shawn, Chris and Matt, and their sister-in-law Irene Lamont. Dale and Colleen Lamont of London and Dwight Lamont of Goderich also visited at the same home. Don, Mary and Rose Marie, Irene and the Cottrills also visited with Ralph and Amy McCrea and Maureen Montgomery, all of Blyth. Rose Marie and her husband Peter are northern base managers of Nunavut Lifeline Keewatin Air Ambulance. Bob and Peg Taylor celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 16 at their daughter Angela’s home. About 75 people helped to celebrate this special occasion with many friends, neighbours and relatives attending. Among them were Trudy Taylor of London, Ron Taylor and Jack and Mary Taylor. Everyone enjoyed visiting and a barbecue. The community also extends beset wishes and congratulations to Bob and Peg. On Saturday, Aug. 15 about 70 descendants of Floyd and Olive Campbell attended the annual Campbell Reunion at the Belgrave Ball Park. Special guests were Brad and Shawna Campbell of British Columbia, and Dorothy Ansley of Thessalon and Freda Scott and Glen VanCamp. This year the hosts were the family of Don and Susan Campbell. Glenn Schmid welcomed every- one on a hot, sunny, but breezy day. After Nancy Jardin asked a blessing everyone sat down to a buffet. Lisa and Glenn Schmid held many games and contests with the young and young at heart participating. Other prizes were awarded to the youngest person (Joseph Campbell), oldest person (Glen VanCamp), person coming the shortest distance (Freda Scott) and the person attending from the farthest away (Shawna Campbell). The afternoon was spent visiting, taking photos, as well as viewing photos on hand. A great and enjoyable day was brought to a close by thanking the hosts and by everyone saying their goodbyes. Dorothy Ansley of Thessalon was a guest at the home of Rod and Debbie Ansley in Blyth and also visited with other family members and relatives. This week (Aug. 17-21) from 9 a.m. - noon children are attending Knox United’s Awesome Vacation Bible School. The theme is Son Harvest County Fair. Any child is welcome. For the month of August church services at Knox United are at 9:30 a.m. HPHA launches community engagement process 308 Blyth Rd. E. ~ Pastor Les Cook 519-523-4590 B l y t h C o m m u n ity Church of God C H U R C H O F G O D ,ANDERS O N , I N D I A N A “The Church is not a building, it is people touching people See you Sunday! Worship Service 10:30 a.m. for July and August Please join us for worship SUNDAYS Morning Service 10:00am Evening Service 7:30pm BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor John Kuperus Hwy. 4, Blyth BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Sandra Cable, Worship Leader Church Office 519-887-6259 E-mail - bepc@wightman.ca Sunday, August 23 Ethel United Church Worship Service - 9:30 a.m. Brussels United Church Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Celebrating our Christian Faith together in worship Brussels Mennonite Fellowship Sunday, August 23rd 10:00 a.m. No service at the church will be worshipping at Martins’ Landing (Howard and Alice Martin) getlivingwater.org Pastor: Ernest Dow 519-523-4848 Living Water Christian Fellowship Joint Worship at Blyth Community Church of God JULY - AUGUST 10:30 am Evangelical Missionary Church Youre Invited to come worship with us Sunday, August 23 Brussels Arena at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for children 4 to 11 years of age Childcare provided for infants and toddlers Coffee & cookies after the morning service For additional details please contact: Steve Klumpenhower 519.887.8651 Rick Packer 519.527.0173 THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Welcomes you to come and worship with us Trinity, Blyth 9:15 a.m. 519-523-9595 St. John's, Brussels 11:15 a.m. 519-887-6862 Sunday, August 23PASTOR DAVID WOOD 119 John’s Ave.,Auburn 519-526-1131 www.huronchapel.org 9:30 a.m. Sunday School is cancelled for the summer months 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service Sunday, August 23 Claran Martin will be speaking BBQ FOR EL SALVADOR Saturday, August 29th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Auburn Riverside Retreat All-U-Can-Eat for $20.00 Special Music and More! All proceeds going to build homes in El Salvador. By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE Several incidents of graffiti have been reported to the Huron OPP. Most have occurred in the area of Belgrave. OPP remind that mischief is a criminal offence and offenders could be charged if caught. Citizens of Belgrave are encouraged to report suspicious persons who are out during the night – especially anyone carrying spray paint. Anyone with information about the culprits is encouraged to call the Huron OPP at 1-800-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222- TIPS(8477). Corner of Dinsley & Mill Street Blyth United Church Office: 519-523-4224 Rev. Gary Clark All Welcome Sunday, August 23 Worship Service 11:00 a.m. MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Wheelchair accessible ~ Nursery care available 519-887-9831 11:00 am - Sunday Morning Worship - Sunday School 9:30 am - Sunday Belgrave Service Budding artists in town ON $6.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $6.00 + GST (paid in advance). That’s $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen