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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-06-27, Page 1•New medical care is lauded but need for surgeon cited The expanded medical facilities contained in the addition to South Huron Hospital, coupled with the support provided by the four hospitals in London, gives this area “medical care equalled in few communities of the world today.” That was the comment by hospital board chairman Dr. Garnet Leitch at Wed­ nesday’s official opening of the new addition. He explained that the addition represented the culmination of seven years of planning and modification by the board and that per­ sistence was lauded by many of the speakers on the program. Leitch, a Zurich veterinarian, extended the board’s thanks to all those who had contributed bequeaths and gifts to the local building fund. The $700,000 addition did not receive any federal or provincial funding. Mrs. Shirley Brett, of the ministry of health, told the large audience that the local hospital addition was the first project of this magnitude to be completed using only private and local funds. “The example this com­ munity has set is com­ mendable,” she said, noting that it is being followed by several other hospitals in the province who are using local funds to extend their ser­ vices. She said the ministry was most impressed with the local venture and she paid tribute to the board for dealing with the lengthly process admirably. “We trust your ministry will have enough money to help us keep it going,” Leitch told the health ministry official when she concluded her remarks. Acting Huron warden Bill Elston had a similar plea when he directed remarks to MPP Jack Riddell and MP Bob McKinley. “For goodness sakes, don’t downgrade our medical facilities in small towns ’ ’ he said, “we need them”. Elston was filling in for Hay Reeve Jack Tinney, who underwent suregery in a London hospital at about the same time the official opening was taking place. The county provided $152,000 towards the ad­ dition. Riddell and McKinley both commented on remarks in their to the crowd. Riddell said he an opponent of hospital bed cuts and suggested the ministry of health overlook the fact that it is difficult especially in inclement weather, to transport rural patients to urban hospitals. “We can’t do without them,” he said in reference to hospitals in smaller communities. McKinley said it was necessary to have the kind of facilities contained in South Huron Hospital and advised that he would do everything he could to ensure that small hospitals were maintained to provide the type of care people want. Both men commended the initiative displayed hospital officials and community‘in providing funds and the planning the addition. by the the for Elston’s addresses had been Need surgeon While all the speakers lauded the new medical services provided, medical staff representative Dr. Charles Wallace said he was still of the opinion that the possible, hospital should have a surgeon. “Perhaps someone will take this matter up,” the Zurich doctor said to a smattering of applause from the audience. He referred to the facilities as “very modern and very fine” and said they would be of great use to the com­ munity and the medical staff. Wallace also urged the board to complete the doctors’ facilities “and don’t forget the fridge, TV and pool table” he whimsically added. Elmer D. Bell, Q.C., first chairman of the board in 1949, said the addition was a mark of the growth and confidence in the com­ munity. He said he had fond recollections of the original drive to establish a hospital in South Huron, noting that area residents were very, very generous. Exeter Mayor Derry Boyle expressed the gratitude of the people of Exeter to those who made the new addition NOW OPEN — The addition to South Huron Hospital was officially opened, Wednesday. Performing those duties from the left are former administrator Elmer Tayler; Fred Darling, father of the first boy born in the ‘ man; Tom Hudson, administrator. 4 One Hundred and Fifth Year Pay for itself in two years PUC The prayer of dedication was given by Rev. Clayton Kuepfer of Zurich Mennonite Church and Fred Darling helped cut the ribbon. That duty was to have been performed by his son, Jack, who was the first male born in the hospital, being beaten out by a girl by just a couple of hours. Following the ceremonies, the audience toured the facilities, SERVE HOSPITAL — Several Candy Stripers at South Huron Hospital have received pins recently for reaching new levels of hours of service. Leading the list is Donna Stewart, back left, who has served for 500 hours. Beside her are Michelle Triebner, 100 hours, and Janet Shapton, 300 hours. Seated: Janet Simmons, 100 hours and Cathy Keller, 200 hours. Not pic­ tured are Pearl Buswell, 100; Margaret Pym 100; Betty Box, 100; Nancy Turner, 100; Rasma Yemitis, 100; Marilyn Pepper, 100. Staff photo Education levy to stand 0 Bayfield bids rejected Bayfield’s appeal to have its educational levy lowered was rejected Monday by Huron County’s municipal treasurers because a reduction would mean a fraction more taxes for their municipalities. The application to have the 1979 levy of $102,636 reduced ' by $9,323 was unanimously opposed by 18 of a possible 25 municipal treasurers at the meeting. Bayfield contended its equalization factor should be 17.6 instead of 16. The factor is used in setting the ratio between real property values and their value on hospital; Dr. Garnet Leitch, board chair- Statt photo SPEAK AT OPENING — Speakers from all levels of government were on hand for Wednesday's opening of the $700,000 ad­ dition at South Huron Hospital. Seated from the left: Exeter Mayor Derry Boyle; MP Bob McKinley; acting Huron Warden Bill Elston, MPP Jack Riddell; Fred Darling; Rev. Clayton Kuepfer; Dr. Charles Wallace, hospital chief of staff; Elmer D. Bell, chair­ man of the first hospital board. Staff photoman of the first hospital board. Jail term, heavy fine given pair One man was sentenced three months in jail and another ended up with fines totalling $478 or 48 days in the only two cases heard by Judge W.G. Cochrane in Exeter court, Tuesday. Richard Hopkins, R.R, 2 Brussels, was given the three-month term after pleading guilty to the break and enter at Truex Ltd., Wingham, on December 29. Damage amounting to almost $1,000 was caused to filing cabinets and the firm’s safe in the breakin. The court learned that Hopkins had a previous conviction. Robert John Ratz, Hensail, appeared on four charges laid after police stopped him on March 21. He was fined $300 for impaired driving, $100 for driving while disqualified, .$50 for using the wrong ’liceQjb mlate on his vehicle ftid $28 fW hot having a valid plntCt \ He was given six months in which to pay the fines. PLAN FESTIVITIES With the July 1 weekend only days away, plans have been announced for some lively entertainment on Sunday. Len Hume of the Grand Bend and area Chamber of Commerce told the T-A a live band will be providing en­ tertainment Sunday af­ ternoon and evening, weather providing. In addition, a giant fireworks display will be held on the beach at dusk. The events are sporisored by the Chamber and Grand Bend recreation committee. municipal assessment rolls. An identical application was approved by the municipalities last year, resulting in $8,076 being shaved from Bayfield’s original 1978 levy of $91,280. The municipalities ap­ proved that appeal because they believed the provincial government would pay $7,518 of the $8,076 and the 25 municipalities would share $1,558. However, county clerk Bill Hanly, chairman of Mon­ day’s meeting, said the municipalities learned the province did not pick up any of the $8,076 levy, leaving the full amount of municipalities. “They didn’t find out Please turn to page 3 the A *>kA . T * %%imes - Advocate Serving South Huron, North Middlesex Oi & North Lambton Since 1873 $2 ■w W: EXETER, ONTARIO, JUNE 27, 1979 Price Per Copy 25 Cents plan to buy sub-station The Exeter Public Utilities Commission agreed in principle this week to pur­ chase from Ontario Hydro the sub-station located east of the library. While it was described as “antiquated” by chairman Chan Livingstone, he agreed that it was a good investment “as long as it doesn’t blow up.” The price of the sub-station is slightly under $25,000 and manager Hugh Davis ex­ plained once again that it could be paid off in two years in that the PUC now pay Ontario Hydro about $12,000 per year for the service. One of the requirements from Ontario Hydro is that the sub-station remain at its present site and council will be asked to make a com­ mitment in that regard. Hydro will also retain ownership of the feeder lines. Mayor Derry Boyle said that he didn’t think there would be any problem in having council agree to the sub-station remaining although he said he per­ sonally didn’t like the present location. Davis was asked to come up with suggestions for the financing of the project and he said it could possibly be included in the debenture or loan that will be required for a new-substation being planned at the north-east section of town next year. At their meeting, Monday, the Commission also decided that customers who require additional power sources when they are already in a serviced area will have to share in some of the capital costs involved. That decision was made after Davis indicated that a three-phase service was required to hook up a large air conditioning unit in­ stalled at Victoria and Grey Trust. While Davis said he could not, in all honesty, recom­ mend that the Commission charge the capital cost, that was an opinion not shared by Livingstone. “If they want extra frills, they should pay for them,” it was other the he said, noting that unfair to ask customers to1 share costs involved. It was indicated stallation will cost $2,500. Mayor Boyle at first argued against Livingstone’s contention, saying that the town provided services in the older sections. But he later said that people had to learn they have to pay for ad­ ditional service if it is in the up in­ to Two men injured by runaway vehicle Two Zurich men were injured in a freak accident on Saturday when their vehicle was accidentally put into gear and struck the Town and Country Drive-In, pinning the two to the wall. The vehicle was owned by Dennis Regier. The other man hurt was Wayne Meidinger. Damage to the wall of the diner was estimated at $2,500 by Constable Bill Osterloo. Regier and Meidinger were treated at South Huron Hospital. It was one of three ac­ cidents investigated by the Exeter OPP this week. Another Saturday was reported on when a vehicle — The 36 year teaching career of Mrs. Esther Rau ends this week. Mrs. Rau, principal at PreciousPB PRINCIPAL RETIRES ____.a_____________ ____ ______ _________________ _____ _ , Blood Separate School in Exeter was honored at a retirement party Sunday morning. From the left are PTA president Al Rankin, a past president Monique Van Bruwaene, Mrs. Rau and John Wraight, another past president of PTA. T-A photo driven by Stanislaw Brud- nicke, Goderich, collided with another on Highway 4 at Highway 84. The other vehicle left left the scene. Constable Larry Christiaen is investigating. A truck owned by Mike Cushman, RR 3 Exeter, was damaged Sunday morning when it was left parked on . the side of the road in Usborne Township. Approximately $600 was inflicted to the windshield, side windows, mirrors and headlights. Constable Bob Whiteford is in charge of the investigation. A Dashwood area man miraculously escaped in­ jury, Monday, when his car was demolished in a collision with a large tanker on High­ way 83, west of Dashwood. John Yeaman, RR 1 Dash­ wood, had been proceeding south on concession 14-15 of Hay, and after stopping at the intersection, failed to see an eastbound tanker truck drien by Norman Conant, Sarnia. Yeaman’s car struck the right side of the tanker and was ripped apart. Damage to the car was set at $3,000 by Constable Bob Whiteford, while the tractor and trailer sustained damage estimated at $12,000. WE'LL BE LATE Due to the Canada Day holiday, The Exeter Times- Advocate will be published one day later than usual next week. It will be printed Wednesday night for Thursday morhing delivery. Advertising deadlines will be extended to Tuesday. The display advertising deadline will be 2:00 p.m. and the deadline for classified ad­ vertisements will be 4:00 p.m. beyond that which is provided for normal use. However, he recommended that capital cost be split with V & G and this agreed. The entire cost will not be shared in that the installation will actually be larger than what the local firm requires and they will be billed only for half of what they need. While Livingstone said he was reluctant to even go the 50 per cent he said it was agreeable to him. In other business, the Commission. Learned there will be a Hydro voltage reduction test on July 17. Livingstone quipped that some people may still have their electric heat on by that time in view of the cold snap. Decided to send a bill of $1,361 to Usborne Township which was the PUC cost in a recent culvert re-location that required a re-location of the water line from the Usborne well that serves the town. It was indicated the ministry of transportation and communication would cover 50 percent of the cost. “Send the bill and see what happens,’’ Boyle com- also the 50-50 was Growth is worrisome Exeter’s growth is not only surprising most people, it has a few of them worried. The topic came up at the Monday session of the PUC when manager Hugh Davis said he had been given plans for a new fried chicken outlet at the north end and ex­ plained it would cost the Commission about $3,000 to service it. “We’re experiencing a lot of growth,” he remarked. “It worries me, it really does,” commented Mayor Derry Boyle. He said he could envision a lot of vacant places in three years. “I like to see growth, but I like to see why,” he said after the discussion in­ dicated none of the members could give an opinion as to why the town is experiencing such rapid growth- parpicularly in the com­ mercial area. Boyle said he had been told a new trust company was also coming to town and there have been indications that a new milk and variety store is beingjplanned. “It’s going too . quickly, “Chan LivingstoneNsaid in reference to the growth. mented, indicating there come into effect shortly as may have to be further negotiations. Water restrictions Canadian Canners Ltd. will start into will week. production next READY FOR WINTER — On the third day of summer Gor­ don Black was dressed in winter attire as he participated in Saturday's bike rodeo at Kirkton. The event was sponsored by ........................ ~,................ T-A photothe Kirkton-Woodham Optimist club. SMALL RIDERS —• Jody Wilhelm came to the Kirkton bike rodeo Saturday on her toy horse. Joining in the fun of having her picture taken is Tanya Bertrand. Sponsors of the rodeo were Kirkton-Woodham Optimist club members. T-A photo Area comedy team performs out west Kirk ton Comedy Act hits the West. The Paul Brothers and Shirley of Kirkton flew to Regina, Saskatchewan, last week, where they per­ formed three shows a day at the Western Canada Progress Show. It was held in the Agridome at Exhibition Park from June 20 to 24. Their vaudeville routines were enthusiastically received by the audiences and the Pauls really enjoyed the western hospitality. Appearing with them were the Rhythm Pals, Roy Warhurst, fiddle champion from British Columbia, and Glory Anne Carriere, a country western recording artist from Saskatchewan.