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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-05-18, Page 12PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1988. Morris Township Reeve Doug Fraser and his wife Marjorie were among the invited guests to attend the gala opening ceremonies of the Clinton Public Hospital’s new $1.2 million obstetrics wing last Thursday. Later, most of the guests toured the facility, which includes the bright new nursery, above. Clinton Hospital wing opens Don't penalize success Continued from page 4 from radio, television and other print media that the proposed venture offered little chance of success. Undaunted, the enterprising group put their money where their mouth was and, with Keith Roulston as Editor and Publisher, The Citizen was born. My congra­ tulations to the management and staff - you are producing a quality product and so long as you continue to do so you will earn, and get, my subscription, and if what I hear around the community is typical, your business outlook is bright - because you have satisfied cus­ tomers. Transportation Business: North America, a few years ago had a failing auto maker - the Chrylser Corporation. A group of enterprising people decided there was a need for good quality auto transportation and that Chrysler could build the quality of cars to supply this need. There were many people, and most of the so called experts, who said that with today’s Crime Stoppers of Huron County Inc. and the Goderich Police Force are seeking the assistance of the public in solvingthis break, enter and theft which took place in Goderich. An employee of the Goderich competition from the super giants G.M. and Ford, to say nothing of the quality competition of the Japanese, the Germans, the Swedes, etc., thatthe proposed venture offered little chance of success. Undaunted, the enterprising group put their money where their mouth was, and the new Chrysler Corporation was born, with Lee Iacoca as president. Today, Chrysler’s business out-, look is bright, because they produce a quality product and have many satisfied customers. How much is the chief of a corporation worth? In a competitive free market the pay of the chief will be decided by: (1) the number of customers who voluntarily buy his product or service, and (2) the business judgement of the Board of Direc­ tors. I hope neither Mr. Iococa or Mr. Roulston are penalized for produc­ ing a good product. Ross S. Procter R.R. #5, Brussels, Ont. Crime Stoppers Crime of the week Post Office arrived to work on October 29, 1987 at approxi­ mately 5:55 a.m. After entering the building he noticed that a cart normally stored in the vault was in the middle of the room and mail was thrown on the floor. Police believe the thieves forced the lock on the front door with vice-grips and then puched the lock out of the interior doors. Once inside the thieves moved quickly to the vault. They then managed to open the vault without breaking the lock. Inside the vault the culprits All levels of government were represented at the formal opening of the new $1.2 million obstetrics wing at the Clinton Public Hospital lastThursday, as Huron-Bruce MP Murray Cardiff, Huron MP and Minister of Agriculture Jack Rid­ dell and Huron County Warden and Reeve of Tuckersrhith Town­ ship Robert Bell all brought congratulations from their respec­ tive administrations. “We’ve come a long way since a former administration (under Health Minister Frank Miller) tried to close this hospital down,’’ said Mr. Riddell, whose comments brought a hearty cheer from the audience gathered for the occa­ sion. ‘ ‘The community itself has been responsible for raising more than half a million dollars towards the total cost of this magnificent facility, and as such deserves much of the credit, as does the hospital’s fund-raising committee under Brusse/s contractor gets job Blyth village council and a Brussels contractor have been caught in a “Catch 22” situation that could mean Blyth Memorial Hall doesn’t get a new roof until this fall. AtitsMay 10 meeting council conditionally accepted the tender of Neil Beuermann Construction of Brussels to replace the roofing on the hall but the whole project is in limbo until a government grant program is officially announced. Helen Grubb, clerk-treasurer told councillors that the Ministry of Tourism and Recreatin officials knew that a new allocation for the Capital Conservation program has been approved internally and have been talking to various municipali­ ties in the area about the program but the Minister Hugh O’Neil has not yet made the announcement official. Until the announcement is made, Blyth cannot make its application for a grant for one-third Belgrave minister tells of Welsh miner's lamp Continued from page 8. viously resided there. During their Welsh ministry Mr. Roberts had personally visited a coal mine. Each person wishing to descend is searched for matches or other forms of ignition before he is permitted to enter the cage which will lower him down the 2,400 foot shaft to the underground excava­ tion. forced cupboards and money trays in search of cash and stamps. They opened some mail, removed several credit cardsfromtheenvelopes but did not take any. Once they had filled their bags it appears they left using the rear doors into an empty parking lot. The total loss in cash and stamps was be­ tween $60,000 and $70,000. If you have information about this or any other serious crime call CRIME STOPPERS OF HURON COUNTY toll free at 1-800-265-1777. Your call will not be traced, nor recorded and your anonymity is guaranteed. If an arrest is made you could earn a cash reward of up to $1000. You will not have to identify yourself nor testify in court. REMEMBER CRIME DOESN’T PAY BUT CRIME STOPPERS DOES! / chairman Don Symons,” Mr. Riddell continued, adding that his government had also contributed $400,000 to the project. Also present for the ceremony were a number of other municipal representatives, as well as a large crowd of community residents, whowatched project contractor Dave Grant and architect Brian Garrett hand over the symbolic key to the new wing to hospital board chairman William Hearn. . Following the ceremony, those present were given guided tours of the new facility, which includes a state-of-the-art obstetrical unit, four new medical-surgical patient rooms, and a new patients’ lounge. The project was begun in 1984 when the hospital Board of Trus­ tees made the decision to retain obstetrics as an integral part of its operations and realized that a new facility had to be built in keeping with its overall policy of providing the best possible accommodations for the services it offered. ofthecostofthe new roof. Until the application is received by the Ministry office in Hanover, Blyth can’t go ahead with the project unless it wants to pick up the entire cost itself. The problem is that time is rapidly running out this spring before the work must be done in order for the Blyth Festival season to get underway. A deadline had been set for completion of the project on May 28 at sundown. Given this deadline, Mr. Beuer- mann was the only contractor who had submitted a bid. Earlier other contractors had made bids for the project but the tenders were returned when it was discovered more work would be needed than originally had been thought. Councillor Bill Manning said he was disappointed that out of town people seemed more interested in the project than local contractors but understood the problems. The miners then walk one and one half miles on a road which leads up grade to a three foot entrance into the coal pit. Each entrant’s helmet is equipped with a light at the front which is fed electrically by batteries carried on the man’s right hip. Each man is also supplied with a brass oil-fed safety lantern. Brass is used in the manufacture of safety lanterns as brass will not spark during friction. The lower part of the light contains oil and an adjustable wick. When lit, the wick FIREWORKS DISPLAY MONDAY, MAY 23 AT DUSK Hullett Central Public School ADMISSION S5.00/CAR SPONSORED BY HULLETT TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMITTEE Approval for the project was obtained from the Ministry of Health in 1986, and plans formu­ lated almost immediately. The ministry provided $400,000 toward the estimated cost of $950,000 for the facility, while the county of Huron agreed to provide an additional $150,000, leaving the hospital board responsible for the remaining $400,000. However, when tenders were called for the new wing, economic factors had pushed the overall cost up to well over $1 million, and the board was faced with the difficult decision of whether or not to proceed, knowing the additional $250,000 would have to be raised locally in addition to the original community contribution. The decision to proceed was made, and at present the fund-rais­ ing committee is continuing its efforts, which are now just $30,000 - $40,000 short of its overall goal, while the brand new wing is open and ready for business. Eugene McAdam, village building inspector said he’d have been more satisfied if there had been more tenders which would give a truer idea of the real cost of the project but he wasn’t unhappy with the price on the tender received. He recommended that the amount of the tender not be revealed to the press and public until a contract is actually signed. There was some discussion as to whether, if the project has to be delayed until after the theatre season, new tenders should be called or if Mr. Beuermann’s bid should still be accepted. Reeve Albert Wasson said that if the project isn’t completed this spring because of the grant delays it will be the village’s responsibility not the contractors so the contractor should have the option to do the job in the fall under the same terms if wishes. If not, the job should be retendered. glows with a low white flame, but if methane gas were present the flame would burn higher with a blue light thus warning the miners of ominous danger. A specified workman known as a “fireman” checks nooks and corners with the light for existent gas. Each lantern is engraved with the owner’s name. Miners never enter the coal pit on their knees, but in a crouched position to more readily escape danger. Jesus is the “Safety Light of the World”, guarding us from Satan’s pitfalls, Rev. Roberts said. 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