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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-02-23, Page 27THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23,1994. PAGE 27. Wheels Away ridership up over 20% in 1993 The board of directors is pleased to announce that 1993 was a successful year for the North Huron Special Transit Corporation operators of Wheels Away. During 1993, ridership has increased over 20 per cent while expenses have increased approximately one per cent over budget. The board of directors includes: Bill Glassier, Rev. Cam McMillan, Bill Jones, Jack Fischer, Bev Brown, Ronda Bennett, Bill Cane, Vicky Piluke, Barb Snowden, Bill Harris, Doug Fraser and Gloria E. Wawanosh has surplus With a surplus of $11,865 for the 1993 fiscal year, Nancy Exel, from Doane Raymond, Chartered Ac­ countants says, the Township of East Wawanosh is in a strong financial position. The report was presented to council on Feb. 15 at which time all requisitions for the year were also outlined. The expenses of council were as follows: school boards, $427,737; county of Huron, $138,771; Blyth and District Community Centre Board, $11,594; Wingham Recre­ ation and Community Centre Board, $1,417; Blyth and District Fire Area Board, $10,096 (levy), $1,470 (fire calls) and Wingham Area Fire Board, $12,320 (levy), $6,000 ( fire calls), $3,550 (capi- tai), $450 (hydrant rental). The township holds $310,156 in reserve consisting of: working capi­ tal-township, $239,000; working capital-Belgrave Community Cen­ tre Board, $8,000; capital expendi­ ture for fire, $30,850; replacement equipment, $23,001 and recreation, $9,305. The surplus of $11,865 includes a $1,897 surplus by the Belgrave Community Centre. The Belgrave Kinsmen were con­ gratulated for donating $31,738 in 1993 and an additional $19,600 so far this year to the Belgrave Arena front project. The total cost of the project was almost $400,000 and only $6,462 is still owing. A document was presented to Wingham hospital board recruits new chaplains Chris Dickson, property commit­ tee chair told the Wingham and District Hospital board at a meeting earlier this month that the cost of a proposed deck will cost more than budgeted for. Ms Dickson said, however, that the committee is giving considera­ tion to a proposal that could be used by the rehab department and looking at the costs and patient benefits. She said the committee feels there would be more commu­ nity support for the require renova­ tions if the project could enhance the rehabilitation services. *** Ms Dickson said because snow removal costs are greater this year the board will not be replacing the hospital's telephone system during this fiscal year. The board wants to look more closely at the allocated capital costs. Ms Dickson said the board could look at other possible equipment purchases which would make use of the funds planned for the tele­ phone system.*♦* Director of Nursing Bill Wood- council by Brain Treble, of the Huron County Planing Department, concerning a new approach to land use planning. Mr. Treble says the county believes the "current system is in need of reform. There should be a more meaningful decision making authority at the municipal and com­ munity level and the process of decision making should be faster." Council passed a motion to sup­ port the comments of county coun­ cil in response to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs paper, "A New Approach to Land Use Planning." Council added that ratepayers should have the opportunity to comment on the new plan and sug­ gested the province hold local meetings. Councillors also expressed their displeasure with the old plan which forced the merging of acreages. It was suggested that the properties should be allowed to reverse the merger to the original lots or sever. Workman. One thing that contributes to the increase in ridership is the development of service contracts with community agencies. Wheels Away currently has a regular contract with the Huron County Board of Education and is in the process of negotiating others. Municipalities are responsible for costs based on the percentage of ridership by residents of that particular community. Munici­ palities are not responsible for costs incurred by other municipalities. Each municipality is responsible for its own share and nothing more. Wheels Away is presently sponsoring two fundraising projects to improve its financial picture and to build up a reserve of funds for future development. A Suitcase Dance sponsored by the Lucknow Kinsmen will be held March 5, at the Lucknow Community Centre. People are asked to bring their suitcase, in the event that they win a trip to Benmiller Inn, that night. Transportation will be provided by Montgomery Motors. First prize is a trip to Las Vegas. The winner has six months to take the trip. The other fundraising project is a lottery "5 Chances to Win Cash" First Prize is 25 per cent of the proceeds, second prize is 10 per cent and the third, fourth and fifth prize is five percent. If all the tickets are sold the first prize will be $2,500. Anyone in need of transportation due to a physical, mental, social or emotional challenge, should call the co­ ordinator, John Mann, al 357-4074. Mr. Mann is responsible for the day to day operation of the service. His responsibilities include scheduling, implementing board and government policy, budgeting, quality management, hiring drivers, working with municipalities ana government officials along with other numerous responsibilities. Applicants are reviewed by the eligibility committee, which is made up of a retired Public Health Nurse, a kineisiologist and a senior. People who qualify must meet the criteria established by the board of directors. The Annual General Meeting is planned for March 23 at the Wingham and Area Seniors Day Centre. For information call 357- 4074 or 357-1440. Lavina Campbell, a regular user of Wheels Away says, "Wheels Away really helps me a lot. I use a walker and find it very difficult to use in the snow. It is convenient and safer for me to travel by wheelchair on Wheels Away during the winter months."ley told the board that the nursing staff will increase by four casual positions due to an increase in the average length of stay for patients. Of the 20 students in the Regis­ tered Practical Nurses program (formerly the Registered Nursing Assistant program) at the hospital, 10 are now in training at the hospi­ tal while the remainder are at Brae- mar Retirement Centre, Mr. Woodley said. *** Board Chair Doug Fortune said that the hospital's CEO Lloyd Koch has been elected director of the CEO division for Region 5 of the Ontario Hospital Association.♦♦♦ The pastoral care committee is trying to recruit new chaplains, especially from outwiie Wingham. Also, Committee Chair John Myers said that patients' families are concerned that while hospital forms have a place for the patient's faith there is no place for the minis­ ter's name. The committee is look­ ing into the situation and will try to find room for the information on the forms. CROSS CANADA MARKETPLACE IT'S FAST - ITS EASYI ONE CALL, ONE BILL DOES IT ALL. 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