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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2001-09-26, Page 241-866-848-3259 For more information Sponsored by the Brussels Agricultural Society & the Huron County Fed. of Agriculture Sunday, September 30, 2001 Tour registration 12 to 3 p.m. (No Charge) Supper 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Take out available) Brussels Morris & Grey Community Centre 800 James Street, Brussels Came to Mutaaele, and eniay a &tine in tne countrty and niat tome (aura o jaat came fat dinneft... Country Harvest Supper Menu: * Spit roasted beef with horseradish * Sweet pickled ham with applesauce * Fire baked potatoes with sour cream and butter * Oven baked beans * Grandma Brown's cabbage salad * Suntasti Hothouse tomatoes * Homemade pickles * Vegetable tray * Homemade pie with ice cream * Coffee - Tea - and fresh Apple Cider Adults $10.00 Children 6-12 $6.00 Pre-schoolers Free For advance tickets call 887-9393 or e-mail brusselsfair@canoemail.com Tickets available at Sholdice Insurance in Brussels PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2001. CPH celebrates Ambulatory Care Unit openin By David Emslie Clinton News-Record The official opening of the new Ambulatory Care Unit for Clinton Public Hospital (CPH) was celebrat- ed on Friday. A number of political and hospital dignitaries were on hand for the Sept. 21 event to mark the project which began three years ago, when, in 1998, Agnew Peckham Associates prepared a conceptual plan. Plans progressed the following year, when architects were hired for the project, and approval was received in June of 2000 from the Ministry of Health and Long 'term Care to go ahead with the new unit. Construction began in November of that year. With the work completed, seven specialized clinics will now operate in the new area, including ear, nose and throat, gastroenterology, oph- thalmology, orthopedics, pediatrics, surgery and urology. Clinical nutri- tion, diabetes education and the foot clinic will also operate in the new unit. The construction project also included the addition of a new wait- ing room, furnished by the CPH Auxiliary, and a new and expanded gift shop, which is now providing light snacks. Peggy Menzies, past chair of the CPH board of directors, was master of ceremony for the grand opening. She noted that with the time and work that went into the project, "this is a very meaningful day for all of us." She explained that the extensive renovations were designed to meet the increasing demand for out- patient services. To demonstrate this demand, she said that last year, there were 7,500 clinic visits at CPH.' Janet Cameron, chair, brought greetings on behalf of the board. "Today we're proud to be opening the new Ambulatory Care Unit," she said adding that all involved with the hospital are looking forward to pro- viding care at the clinics into the future. Huron-Bruce MPP Helen Johns, said she recognized the amount of work that has gone into the project. "I'm always surprised when I come here...I'm always amazed at the depth of the board, at the commit- ment of board," she said. This new addition, she said, "shows the board is working to meet the needs of the people in the com- munity." Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle first commented on the world situation, noting, "These are difficult days we are living in." Noting that his gener- ation has never seen war, nor has those of his children and grandchil- dren, he said it appears there could be a conflict, and asked the public for their patience with political lead- ers. "May God give us wisdom," he said. He commented on the fact that there were no federal or provincial dollars put into this project, which was taken on, instead, by the com- munity. Stating that his father spent his last days at CPH, MP Paul Steckle said Huron OPP officers were called to Stickers Restaurant located on York Street in Auburn on Sept. 21 at 6 a.m. The owner showed police that sometime during the night a person forced open a door to the business. Once inside, over 100 packages of he has an affinity for rural hospitals. Carol Mitchell, reeve of Central Huron, welcomed all to the new municipality. She, too, pointed out that the grand opening of the new facility was made possible because of local Money spent on the renova- tions. On behalf of the council of Central Huron, Mitchell passed on thanks to the volunteers who made the project possible the CPH Auxiliary and the CPH Foundation. Bonnie Adamson, CEO and presi- dent of the Huron Perth Hospitals Partnership (HPHP), made note of the people who helped make the ren- ovation happen, including the people of the Clinton community. "This project was funded by local dollars: that is quite an achievement," she said. She also passed on thanks. to the community representatives who vol- unteer to sit on the CPH Board of Directors, along with Janice Cosgrove, vice-president of multi- site administration for the HPHP and her staff. These people, she said, took a dream, and made it a reality. "This is a great day. This is a very progressive unit," she said. Don Symons, chair of the founda- tion, said the foundation likes to see themselves as partners with the hos- pital, as they provide financial patronage. Symons, too, passed on special thanks to the volunteers, staff and board members, "as they uphold the tradition of providing good commu- nity care." Before the final speaker addressed the crowd, Symons used as an exam- ple of community fundraising, the recent baseball tournament hosted by the Londesboro Oldtimers slo-pitch team. Two of the Oldtimers, Bev Bromley and Ed DeJong, were on hand for Friday's event, and they presented a cheque for $5,457.55 to Symons. Cosgrove, who gave the final address, recognized a number of people for their efforts, including the architect, who worked long and hard with the staff to provide the type of facilities they believed were needed, along with the general contractor. She gave recognition to Bruce Schoenhals, the board representative on the building committee, along with hospital staff members Dan Duncan, Dan Meidinger and Bonnie Royal. "Another key individual who sat around the table I want to recognize is Bud Bell," she said. "Bud knows our building inside and out." The staff at the hospital, she said, have shown great patience as the renova- tions continued. As renovations were ongoing, it was a challenge to con- tinue offering all of the hospital's services, and she said, "It is the staff we have to recognize." Cosgrove also made note or' the board, and the vision they showed in going ahead with the renovation, and recognizing that with the change to more out-patient services, the physi. cal building also had to change. The community, the Auxiliary and the CPH Foundation, she said, all came together to make this new unit a reality. cigarettes were stolen from the shelves. Also a quantity of candy and cash were stolen. The theft is valued at $1,100 with another $500 worth of damage. Anyone. who can help solve this crime is asked to call the local OPP office or Crime Stoppers. Thieves steal cigarettes from Auburn restaurant T ry e try again Wade Stephenson, foreground, and Adam Corbett took aim on the midway as they enjoyed the Brussels Fall Fair midway in spite of the less than ideal weather conditions. 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