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The Citizen, 1996-06-12, Page 24DRINKING & DRIVING You can lose it all. Wingham Hosp. Bd. gives unanimous OK to new medical clinic PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1996 They're here Some of the 1996 Blyth Festival cast, production crew and office staff gathered for a photo recently. Back row, from left: Ian Chappell, assistant carpenter/stage carpenter; Gary Muir, actor; Mike Wallace, production stage manager; Matt Ferrell, production assistant; Eric Coates, actor; David James, lighting designer; Raoul Bhaneja, actor; Kevin Ryan, production manager; Will Sutton, head carpenter; Nathaniel Kennedy, technical director. Next row: Lisa Bussanich, wardrobe assistant; Sean Gambel, head of sound; Stephen Souch, house manager; Rick Fedorick, assistant development co-ordinator; Michael Chartrand, production assistant. Next row: Jennifer Triemstra, head of wardrobe; Andrew Dolha, actor; Jack Nicholsen, actor; Jocelyne Zucco, actor; Rustey Davenport, actor; Anne Anglin, director. Next row: Liza Balkan, actor; Carolyn Hay, actor; Victoria Bisbach, administrative assistant intern; Fran Cook, box office manager; Kathryn Davies, stage manager; Amanda Holmes, assistant stage manager; Janet Amos, director. Next row: Ted Johns, actor; Wanda Graham, actor; Tany Greve, assistant stage manager; Mattea Goldstein, scenic artist; Paul Thompson, director. Front row: Joanne Walters, director of communications/volunteer co-ordinator; Shawna Harvey, head of props; John Garrett, production assistant; Michael Kruse, lighting designer. Morris discusses drainage By Margaret Stapleton The board of governors at Wingham and District Hospital has given its unanimous approval to the construction of a new medical clinic to serve the needs of Wingham and area residents. At its June meeting, the board established a committee to select a design and determine the best location for a new clinic for eight to 10 doctors at a cost not exceeding $1.5 million. In a telephone interview following last week's hospital board meeting, Executive Director Lloyd Koch said the new clinic will be funded jointly by the hospital and a community fundraising campaign, the details of which have yet to be determined. "The town is the key to this," says Koch, who adds that Wingham Councillors Denise Wilkins-Treble and Arnold Taylor are on the recruiting committee for new doctors and Mayor Don Carter sits on the board of governors itself. The newly-formed clinic committee has been empowered to move ahead quickly, adds Koch, so that the project can get started this year. At the June meeting, the board spent some time in-camera discussing a possible land purchase for the clinic, but no decision was made. In the report of the resource committee at last week's hospital board meeting, Bob Pike said the clinic issue has been on the "burner" for many months and the time has come to move forward on the project. The recent announcement by Dr. Peter Long that he is leaving Wingham and Dr. John Ping's decision not to seek hospital privileges has brought the matter to a head, said Pike and has unified the doctors in their support of a medical clinic. The news that Dr. Greg Antoniadis is coming to Wingham Aug. 1 to take over Dr. Long's practice was greeted as a positive development. However, Pike said, a medical clinic would operate as "a vehicle to attract new physicians, as well as assisting existing physicians". Pike said it has become evident that to attract new doctors to town — two more are being sought — Wingham must offer "something equal to or better than somewhere else". The concept of a modern, well- equipped clinic is quite appealing to doctors looking to set up a rural practice, said Pike. He called upon his fellow board members to come to a consensus on a clinic. "It's critical that the hospital take a role of leadership because we have the financial resources to get this thing done ... The hospital would provide the funding and the doctors would provide the co-operative spirit." Pike proposed a 6,000 to 8,000- square-foot clinic, large enough to accommodate six to 10 physicians. "Time is of the essence," he said. "We have to proceed to fast-track this project." A resource committee recom- mendation that the hospital commits to the concept of a medical clinic passed unanimously at the urging of George Under- wood, vice chairman, who offered his support for the project. Numerous drainage issues were once again prominent on the Morris Twp. council agenda for May 21. The Marquardt Farm Drainage tender for Bowes Municipal Drain, was accepted, at a price of $29,237.75. Work on the Warwick Drain will begin June 20 while levelling at the Nichol Drain will commence as soon as possible. A bylaw was read a first and sec- ond time for repair to the Whitfield Drain. It will be forwarded to East Wawanosh Twp. for approval prior to the final reading. A drain repair and maintenance petitions were accepted for Lamont Drain, Hopper Drain, Kelly Drain, Laidlaw Drain and Turvey Agar Drain. Culvert replacement at Lot 28, Conc. 9/10, could close the road from commencement of the project in July until Aug. 23 or could be completed in two weeks, Andrew Ross of Ross and Associates, told council. The tender submitted by KKN Builders, Dublin was accept- ed, at a cost of $46,320.30 In reference to the Bluevale Drain, landowner Terry Carter was telephoned. He said he preferred to try some other solution to solve the drainage problem other than a new drain. Council agreed. to install a catch basin at the lot line between the two affected properties. The township will cover the cost. If this is not effective, a new drain will be required. Phil Beard of the Maitland Val- ley Conservation Authority was in attendance to discuss the changing role of the agency. He told council of a proposed amendment to the board structure and the probability that further user fees will have to be developed. Surveys from the municipalities were helpful in out- lining the direction of the authority and meetings with landowners this summer will determine which ser- vices are required. Schedule C of the Wingham and Area Fire Board agreement was approved. With regards to water and curb- side pickup for homes on the edge of Brussels, council was advised that no agreement exists 'which covers those services. Carter Dis- posal will be contacted to see if they will pick up at the properties on the edge of the village for the same rate as other hamlets. With no agreement for water either, the issue will be addressed. Costs for test wells at the landfill site will be $2,412 per year, with the municipality paying the amount. Pai-da Landscaping was hired to complete work at Jewitt Cemetery, for a cost of $1,400. The township will supply two loads of topsoil. The former hotel lot in Belgrave will have the stump removed, top- soil added and will be reseeded. Clarence White was' authorized to cut the grass from the side of the municipal building to the back of the lot, have topsoil added and reseeded where required. McDonald Home Hardware will be donating plywood to the 140th anniversary committee, for a paint- ing. Morris Twp. passed a motion, concurring with Thunder Bay in their quest for changes to protect municipalities from unwarranted litigation. Brussels booth broken into It's beginning to seem it wouldn't be summer if the concession booth at the Brussels pool didn't get robbed. According to Wingham OPP the booth was entered sometime between the evening of June 7 to June 9, through the roof. Once inside the thieves took a quantity of potato chips, a variety of chocolate bars and gum. There are no suspects at this time. Wingham officers are investi- gating. Anyone with information is asked to contact the detachment at 357-1331. Tent stolen A Brussels man was left without a roof over his head after thieves walked away with the tent he had been camping in. According to Wingham OPP Robert Wisser was camping at East Wawanosh's Maitland Valley Con- servation Park during the night of June 5, when his blue-green four- man Venture tent as well as four white lawn chairs were stolen. Police are asking anyone with information to call 357-1331. There are no suspects at this time.