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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-02-18, Page 4Photo by Janice Becker C itizen i 01 4A P.O. Box 429, P.O. Box 152, BLYTH, Ont. BRUSSELS, Ont. NOM 1H0 NOG 1H0 Phone 523-4792 Phone 887-9114 FAX 523-9140 FAX 887-9021 norhuron@huron.net Publisher, Keith Roulston Editor, Bonnie Gropp Advertising Manager, Jeannette McNeil CC NA VC.WMO COPCULA,01•1 j.M The Citizen Is published weekly in Brussels, Ontario by North Huron Publishing Company Inc. • Subscriptions are payable in advance at a rate of $27.00/year ($25.24 + $1.76 G.S.T.) In Canada; $62.00/year In U.S.A. and $75.00/year in other foreign countries. Advertising is accepted on the condition that in the event of a typographical error, only that portion of the advertisement will be credited. Advertising Deadlines: Monday, 2 p.m. - Brussels; Monday, 4 p.m.-• Blyth. We are not responsible for unsolicited newscripts or photographs. Contents of The Citizen are © Copyright Publications Mail Registration No. 6968 The North Huron Faceless decision makers After the turmoil that resulted from worry about hospital closings a year ago, peace seems to have descended on Huron County. While the immediate danger seems to be over, complacency should not return. The new District Health Council (DHC) for Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce has appointed six representatives who will have much to say about the future of health care in the four counties. The DHC plays a major role in deciding the priorities of health care: which hospitals get which equipment, etc. In Bruce County, for instance, the committee that planned the International Plowing Match at Walkerton in 1993 wanted to give a CT-scanner to the Walkerton hospital. That proposal was vetoed by the former Grey-Bruce DHC which felt a CT-scanner should go to a major hospital centre. The money is still in a bank account. Huron long resisted a DHC. Finally it grudgingly agreed to become the last county in the province to have one. Immediately the Ministry of Health, under the former NDP government, said Huron was too small to have its own DHC and must join with Perth. Now the current government has merged Huron-Perth and Grey-Bruce as part of its trend to have fewer people making decisions. So six people will be responsible for making health decisions for a four-county area. Given the huge area to be covered it's unlikely most people will even know a DHC member. The danger is that major centres like Stratford and Owen Sound will get more attention than smaller hospitals. Certainly this grouping of four somewhat similar counties is better than being lumped in with a large teaching centre like London which might gobble up available funding but it still creates the potential for problems.— KR Tears of pride E ditorial PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1998. While the federal government was presenting its case before the Supreme Court this week, arguing that Quebec couldn't unilaterally separate, Canadians from all parts of the country were showing pride and unity half a world away at the Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan. Sunday, on the 23rd anniversary of the day Canada's Maple Leaf flag was officially adopted, that flag was raised proudly twice as the women's curling team and the two-man bob-sled team won gold medals. It was moving, to see them on the podium receiving their medals and hearing their anthems. Strong emotions, sometimes tears, were on their faces. There was a son of a German immigrant from Edmonton beside a burly native of Prince Edward Island who fought to hold back his tears. There were five women from Saskatchewan proudly singing the anthem as the flag went up. A day earlier there was the common pride of watching Elvis Stoyko fight through pain for a silver medal. In a country where regions often seem to be fighting each other, those common feelings say there's more holding Canada together than a constitution. — KR Looking Back Through the Years From the files of the Blyth Standard, Brussels Post and North Huron Citizen February 14, 1973 Paul Carroll, 28, was acclaimed as the New Democratic Party can- didate for a provincial by-election. Despite worries of a need for the complete rewiring of Blyth Memo- rial Hall, it was reduced to only minor improvements to cost a "cou- ple of hundred dollars." Hullett council discussed devel- opment plans for the Hullett wildlife area. Rev. Joseph Keith Stokes of the Trinity Anglican Church, Blyth was transferred to a Leamington parish. Letters 1 THE EDITOR, On behalf of the board of directors of the Huron United Way, I would like to extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to Huron County residents, for the tremendous support given to the 1997 fall campaign. The campaign officially closed on Jan. 28, with a final and incredible total of $178,000! With an effort that far exceeds the provincial and national average, an increase of nearly 70 per cent over last year was realized. Although space and good manners do not permit us to thank each individual or corporation who contributed to this success, please know every effort, regardless of size is gratefully appreciated. Our mission is "to promote the organized capacity of people to care for one another" and through the agencies the Huron United Way supports, literally thousands of people in Huron County will receive a better quality of care and service. Thanks to you! It will be quite a challenge to surpass this achievement, but we firmly believe in the people of Huron County, and we know it can -be done! Already the preparations for our 1998 campaign are underway, and it takes many volunteers to implement a successful venture. If you would like to help us "build a better community" through a donation of time, money or talents, please call or visit the local United Way Office. Way to go Huron! You are the best! Sincerely, Kim Bllcke Executive Director for the Board of Directors Huron United Way THE EDITOR, On behalf of the volunteers and staff at United Way of Canada - Centraide Canada, we would like to extend our sincere congratulations on your community campaign achievement of $178,000.00 for 1997 - an incredible increase of nearly 70 per cent from last year. This achievement is remarkable given the difficult challenges we all face. Its impact is significant given the number of agencies and individuals it will help throughout 1998 and beyond. The Huron United Way and its community stakeholders should be proud of its volunteers, its board, its new executive director and the number of people and organizations who helped make this achievement possible. The growth rate far exceeds the provincial and national average. Although none of us are able to predict future growth - this is an excellent foundation for effective community fund raising in the future. Across Canada, United Ways - Centraides are helping to build stronger, healthier communities. They are part of a community table - drawing resources together to address the needs as defined by that community. Clinton and its surrounding neighbours are no different - but in many ways unique. Your community's commitment to helping those in need in challenging times is an incredible accomplishment. Ali the Continued on page 6 February 15, 1968 R. E. McKinley, PC MP for Huron, informed The Brussels Post there would be flasher lights and bells installed at the CNR level crossing. A young couple, with their baby, walked away unhurt, after their car slid into the side of a train because of slippery road conditions. Grey Twp. council tendered for the spraying of cattle for warble fly. Gordon McGavin and Ross Dun- can became directors of the Chil- dren's Aid Society.