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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-05-14, Page 7More cancer will be treated locally bituaries THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 14,1997 PAGE 7. Lloyd Koch, executive director of Wingham and District Hospital and Dr. Les Levine, chief executive officer of the London Regional Cancer Centre, both seated, signed an affiliation agreement between the two hospitals last Friday as Bill Woodley, Shelley Markland and Noreen G nay look on. (Wingham Advance- Times photo) Continued from page 1 and concerns of cancer patients." Four years ago, a Cancer Services Advisory Committee was set up at Wingham hospital to review the services provided; identify gaps in services, create a plan to deliver more services on site to reduce the need to travel to London and increase the quality of service provided locally. In his remarks, Koch noted, "This affiliation assures patients in our greater service area of Huron Johns says deficit her ‘baby’ Continued from page 1 with the changing demographics, she said. Over the last three years, Johns said the government has put "$17.4 billion, then $17.7 billion and now $18.5 billion into health care." The third year of changes (to hospital funding) will not be imple­ mented, she said. With hospitals in the midst of restructuring, the monies will go to help in that cause as well as give time for restructur­ ing to get in place, so funding will be a "better match" for the new facilities. Money has been set aside for capital investments due to restruc­ turing, said Johns, for hospitals like Goderich which may have to reno­ vate due to the changing function. "Some hospitals will need more or less, which will be re-allocated through the district health councils. There will be $450 million for restructuring costs and $242 mil­ lion for capital costs." In reference to the announced 3.5 per cent income tax cut, Johns said that unlike what many may think, the drop in the rate is "self pay". "There is no reason not to cut the rate. It does not affect revenues," she said. "The revenue of the province increased due to the tax cut. We believe a further drop will create more work and pay for the reduced rate. When the rate rises, revenue drops because the economy goes underground and there are fewer people working." "The first year (of a reduced tax rate) bore out the results. Everyone and South Bruce that they will receive the same treatment at Wingham and District Hospital using the same protocols as they would if they went to the LRCC. This keeps treatment more local without loss in quality." Following the signing ceremony, a new room devoted to providing chemotherapy treatments was officially opened. Contained in the room is a reclining chair, donated by the late Margaret Bennett, a long-time hospital employee, as well as a sound system donated by is spending more; there are more jobs and more people are paying taxes," said Johns. As for the deficit,"that is my baby," said Johns. "I am very pleased with the results, but I wish it were down more." The government announced the deficit was reduced from $11.6 bil­ lion in 1995 to $7.5 billion this year. "This is a substantial decline. We are on track. This is less of a mort­ gage on our children," she said. "I am pleased it is down so quickly. It is a big step forward in my personal perspective. We had to put a halt to the way the system was running, but I am still concerned about spending." For young teachers waiting for an opening in their field, there may be hope, according to the Conserva­ tion government plan, said Johns. The government will contribute $250 million, to be matched by the teachers' pension fund organiza­ tion, to put together a retirement incentive package. "This is good news," said Johns. "It will get young teachers hired, bringing new energy to the class­ rooms." Monies have also been ear­ marked for post-secondary educa- Brussels Mennonite Fellowship (519)887-6388 Worship Service 9:30 a m. Jesus is Lord Guests Welcome the registered practical nurses at the hospital. Fittingly, the person to cut the ribbon was Wingham accountant, Ru ss Taylor, the first person to undergo his series of chemotherapy treatments at Wingham hospital. In his remarks, Taylor said he could not begin to express his appreciation that he was able to take his treatments in Wingham, just moments from his home. Taylor completed his chemotherapy treatments last fall. He since has returned to work and says he feels well. Two doctors and four nurses at WDH have been trained under LRCC protocol to deliver chemotherapy treatment and three more doctors are scheduled for training in early June. Currently, the first two levels of chemotherapy treatment, for intestinal and breast cancers, are offered at Wingham. Bill Woodley, director of nursing at the Wingham hospital, was credited by Shelley Markland, director of the LRCC Community Cancer Program, for his leadership. Woodley said all cancer patients are assessed at the LRCC and then referred back to Wingham for treatment. Although the second level of chemotherapy - for breast cancer - is available at Wingham, there have been no referrals to date, Woodley said. He also said treatment may be extended in the future to offer the next level of chemotherapy. tion endowment funds in the amount of half a billion dollars. A $30 million fund has been set up for youths with special needs to assist them with the transition to university or college as well as another $45 million for speech and language programs for youngsters. Johns said the government is still working on a new funding method for education, based on a per pupil grant which will help in the class­ rooms. They are also looking at transportation costs, particularly for areas where the distances are greater. "We are managing the system and getting the deficit under con­ trol," she said. "We are working towards our objective with as much compassion as we can in difficult times " lGodefk:h trelefrf'O"’ Bd r l Course ------ N. te-em ’ FARM ■ X Huron County V BeyBetd Cflnton went to TE-EM FARM and experienced the beauty of browsing through the many greenhouses bursting with colour and variety! Everything in their own greenhouses is grown from seed or cuttings. Check out their New Varieties including... WAVE Petunias, Tapien, Bacopa and Water Plants! THEIR PERENNIAL GARDEN IS A MUST TO SEE! Regular Hours... Monday-Friday 8 am - dusk Saturday & Sunday 9 am - 6 pm TE EM FARM A Gardener $ Paradise 0 JOHN HENRY McGILL John (Hank) Henry McGill passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 30, 1997. He was 71. Mr. McGill was the loving husband of Dorothy (Haywood) McGill. He was the dear father of Alice Van Grinsvan and husband, Pete of Forest, Shirley Ramsey and husband, Kenneth of Blyth, Jack McGill Jr. and wife, Jean of Sarnia, Stan (Harold) McGill, Jim McGill and wife, Deborah of Sarnia, Marvin McGill and wife, Jan of Wyoming, Ont., Gloria Beaudoin and husband, Rick of Sarnia, Ron McGill and wife, Brenda of Samia. Many grandchildren and great­ grandchildren are left to mourn his passing. He is also survived by brothers, Stan McGill and wife, Eileen of Seaforth, Joe McGill and wife, Elsie of Sarnia, and Jim McGill of Sarnia and sisters Audrey Dodds of Sarnia, Anna Dann of Warwick Village and Madeline Chopiak of Scarborough. Mr. McGill was predeceased by his parents Stanley McGill and Irene Boyd, brothers Roy and Jack McGill, infant brother Albert and a sister, Marjorie Kirkpatrick. A veteran with the Royal Canadian Army during WWII Mr. McGill was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion of Forest. He was retired from Imperial Oil Limited after many dedicated years of service. A funeral service was held in the chapel of the D.J. Robb Funeral Home on Monday, May 5 at 11 a.m. Pallbearers were sons Jack McGill, Harold McGill, Jim McGill, Marvin McGill and Ron McGill and son-in-laws Peter Van Grinsvan, Kenneth Ramsey and Rick Beaudoin. GERALD EXEL Gerald Exel of Brussels passed away Thursday, May 8, 1997, at Listowel Memorial Hospital. He was 85. Left to mourn are his wife of 60 years, Gerrie Exel, his children, Henry and Margaret Exel of Brus­ sels, Everdina and Kenneth Bender of Listowel, Eric and Nikki Exel of Lucknow, Ada and Henk Haasnoot of Fordwich, Anne Exel of Brus­ Looking For a Family or Business Computer? Call Huron Video and Sound Quality Multimedia Systems with a 2 year warranty. Also upgrades, repairs and technical support. Free delivery and 2 hour tutorial with every new system. Steve Blake Phone/Fax 887-9434 blakey@wd.on.ca RR#1 Bayfield, CH. NQM 1G0 (519) 482-3020 sels, Gerda and Randy Roppel of Tiverton, Charles Exel of Ottawa and Frances Exel and Gary Berqs- tra of Shallow Lake. He will be missed by 22 grand­ children, 22 great-grandchildren, four sisters-in-law as well as one brother-in-law in the Netherlands. He was predeceased by five brothers and two sisters. The funeral service was held at Melville Presbyterian church, Brus­ sels, Monday, May 12. Rev. Cathrine Campbell officiated. Pallbearers were David Exel, Warren Haasnoot, Daryl Bender, Mike Vader, Paul Roppel and Ger­ ald Exel. Eileen Exel, Amy Roppel and Lori Exel carried the floral tributes. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mission Fund, Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels or the mission fund of your choice. _ Arrangements were entrusted to Betts Funeral Home, Brussels. EMMA ALMEDA JOHNSTON A former resident of Clinton, now of Thedford, Emma Almeda Johnston passed away at Strathroy- Middlesex Hospital on May 7, 1997. She was 78. Bom in Brodhagen on Dec. 1, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Charles Pushelburg and Alma Riehl. She was the beloved wife of the late B. Gordon Johnston and the dear mother of Helen and Jack McLeod of Thedford, Nancy and Elwin Good of RR3, Auburn, Jim and Rosemary Johnston of Londes- boro and Donna and Walter Oliver of Brussels. She is survived as well by her sister Toleda (Mrs. Orval) Parrott of Mitchell and a brother Ross Pushelburg of Kitchener. Six­ teen grandchildren and 13 great­ grandchildren are also left to mourn her passing. She was predeceased by a son Charles and his wife, Barbara John­ ston and one brother Lloyd Pushel­ burg. Funeral services were held on Friday, May 9 at the Beattie-Fal­ coner Funeral Home, Clinton. Rev. Paul Ross of Londesboro United Church officiated. Flowerbearers were Tom Koster and Matthew Good. Pallbearers were Robbie John­ ston, Jeffrey Johnston, Larry John­ ston, Rick Gilbert, Kenneth Good and Joe Gillard. Interment was at Clinton Ceme­ tery.