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We can help. 6 .25 0 0 FIVE YEAR TERM Rate subject to change without notice. Each RSP contract is insured individually for $60,000.00. CLINTON COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 48 Ontario Street 118 Main Street North CLINTON 482-3467 EXETER 235-0640 OPEN: MON. to THURS. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. FRI. 9:00 a m -8:00 p.m. SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1952 RRSP It's simple... IT'S CO THE EDITOR, The following is an open letter to the community. Where do rumors get started? If I knew the answer to that I'd be a millionaire. There seem to be persistent rumors these days about the closure of Clinton Public Hospital (CPH). As chair of the board of CPH, and on behalf of all the board members, let me assure you CPH is NOT going to close at any time in our foreseeable future. We are a vital part of this community and we surely believe the current provincial government has a strong commitment to rural hospitals and rural health care in general. Health care and its delivery will change. We know that current budget cuts will mean big changes, Continued from page 1 of, July 3, Oct. 30 and Oct. 31. Brussels was notified- that Morris Twp. would not be paying for the barn fire billing of $900, since Morris had been advised by the Wingham and Blyth Fire Chiefs that that particular call was under Mutual Aid. Under the County Mutual Aid policy, the various departments responding do not bill, the costs are assumed by the responding department. That particular fire was not in the Brussels First Response area, however Brussels contacted the Wingham Department, after receiving the call; Wingham Department was busy at another call and authorized Brussels to respond, falling under the status of County Mutual Aid. Also in that letter, Morris advised Brussels that a motion was passed by council stating - "That if the Brussels Fire Department does not call the Wingham or Blyth Fire Departments on receipt of a fire call, pro rata the agreement within the Village of Brussels, then Brussels will not be paid for the call." In February, 1993, Morris entered into an agreement with Brussels, signed by each party, for Cranbrook 4-H meets By Sarah McLellan On Jan. 9 the Cranbrook 4-H club met for its fourth meeting. The purpose of this meeting was to visit Zehrs in Listowel for a tour of the produce section as well as the bakery. When we arrived, a Zehrs employee named Arnold gave us a complete tour of the produce section and gave us the low-down on every type of produce in the store. After that, we went into the back to see where all the produce was stored. Following this, we headed for the bakery. There, another Zehrs employee, Matt, and an adult on our excursion, Karen Bowles, also a Zehrs employee, took us on a tour of the bakery. Thanks to Zehrs and their employees for their tour. It was both informative and fun! but we as a board are working very hard to make sure that these changes will not adversely affect your health or health care needs. In fact we have every reason to believe that changes will make for a better and more efficient service to all. It may mean that not all services will be offer-el in all facilities in the county and that could mean a little more travelling for some patients but fewer miles for others. We at CPH are looking forward •to working closely with the new District Health Council on its hospital restructuring committee. As we enter into these studies, CPH has many positive aspects, i.e. our 24-hour emergency department serviced over 12,000 patients this year, we deliver 200 babies and our very modern surgical department Morris Twp. to purchase fire protection from Brussels. The agreement states as follows: "The Brussels Fire Department is on a first call basis for the area outlined on Schedule A, being: The South Half of Conc. 4, The North and South Halves of Conc. 5, The North and South Halves of Conc. 6, and the North Half of Conc. 7 consisting of Lois 21-30 inclusive." The agreement states that as soon as the Brussels Firc Department receives a fire call, Blyth or Wingham Fire Departments will be contacted, except when the call pertains to Huronlea and Highland Apartments. Upon arrival of Blyth or Wingham Fire Department, the Brussels Fire Department will leave unless requested to remain by either the Blyth or Wingham Fire Chief or designate. The agreement also states that the Brussels Fire Department is authorized to respond for emergency rescue in the fire area as outlined unless otherwise authorized by the Wingham or Blyth Fire Departments. Therefore if Brussels receives a call for emergency rescue, they must contact Blyth or Wingham and state the call received. If their response time will be less than Wingham or Blyth Departments, does approximately 1,000 proce- dures. So you can see what a viable and vital resource we are to this community. We not only serve the people of Clinton but also Blyth, Bayfield, Londesboro, Brucefield and Walton. Our presence is important to many, many people. And let me brag just a little bit about our wonderful, hard working and diligent staff and physicians. They are always there when we need them and everyone of them is "top notch" in my book. Please help us counter any of the unfounded and erroneous rumors that you may heat. Clinton Public Hospital is alive and well. Thank you Marg Makins, Chair, Board of Directors, CPH. then the Chief will authorize the Brussels Department to respond and Morris will pay the billing for the two departments to respond. Brussels had responded to calls within and outside their agreement area and not contacting the Wingham or Blyth Departments. The Fire Chiefs responsible for Morris are: for all lands north of County Road 16, Harley Gaunt of the Wingham Fire Department or designate; for all lands south of County Road 16, Paul Josling of the Blyth Fire Department or designate. Morris Council is pleased that an agreement was entered into with Brussels to give the residents in the closest proximity added fire coverage. However, because the Brussels Fire Department does not have a tanker, they are not _ equipped to fight a fire in an area not serviced by hydrants. Therefore the intent of the agreement is to provide first response from Brussels until the Wingham or Blyth Fire Departments, which are equipped to provide adequate fire service to rural areas, can respond. Morris council says the township will honour the agreement as in the past and will pay Brussels to respond to any call authorized by the Wingham or Blyth Fire Chiefs. THE EDITOR, The Londesboro Hall is being restored by the Londesboro Lions Club and the people of the community. The hall was built in 1922, destroyed by fire in February 1932, then rebuilt and opened again in September 1932. If anyone has pictures or stories of the parade that was held on Sept. 1, 1932, we would be interested in obtaining these and would return them. An official opening and dedication of the hall is planned for May 1996. Please send pictures or stories to the undersigned. Helen Lee, 2 Victoria St., Londesboro, On NOM 2H0 Tel. 523-4370. PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1996 Letters to the editor Chair says, CPH alive and well Morris explains agreement