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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-01-12, Page 7Hospital honours Hoy By Jim Brown Advance-Times Staff Lynn Hoy was presented with a certificate of appreciation by the Wingham District Hospital Board of Governors last Thursday evening. The certificate was given to the Turnberry Twp. resident during the January board meeting for the years of maintaining the helipad. Board Chairman Bob Pike explained that back in 19^3-94 the board realized it needed better facilities to land helicopters for transferring patients to other hospitals. He said prior to the helipad, the transferring of patients was “quite an event.’’ And, Pike should know as he had a front row seat. He stated the only place to land a helicopter was in the back parking B elgrave [Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 London couple visits The news from over holiday season Dale and Colleen Lamont of London visited with Jim and Irene Lamont during the Christmas Library repairs cost $251 Continued from page 2 drain as priorities of the new municipality. *** Brussels councillors will attend the Jan. 11 meeting of Morris coun­ cil to discuss the landfill site. *** A portion of a $280.01 bill for sidewalk work along Queen Street will be billed to the property owner who requested the change. *** Repairs to Brussels Library after the break-in were completed by Henry Exel Construction at a cost of $251.57. *** Village foreman Don Crawford will be asked to look at the street lighting on Maple Street following a request from a resident. Councillor Greg Wilson agreed to visit the site with Crawford stat­ ing that if the street is dark a light needs to be put up. They will check to see if a lighten the existing hydro pole would be satisfactory. *** Mervyn Bauer informed council that he would not be available for snow removal during the week of Jan. 29 to Feb. 5. Alternate arrangements will be made. *** The village will accept the return of a 286 computer used by Chief Building Official Paul Josling. It will be used for parts. *** A request for a donation from the Huron Country Playhouse was denied. *** Grey Twp. Councillor Lyle Mar­ tin was approved as the representa­ lot of F.E. Madill Secondary School. However, the only time the helicopter could land was when school was not in session and the parking lot was not being used, which generally meant weekends or evenings. According to Pike the OPP usually had a number of vehicles to keep other cars away. He noted the police were usually there quite awhile. While it was exciting to watch, it was not acceptable for the hospital. Pike noted the board had no options or alternatives to alleviate the situation. Then Lynn Hoy volunteered to build a helipad on his property. Pike said Hoy made the offer to the board with no cost to the hospital. He stated since the helipad was holidays. All enjoyed Christmas dinner at the home of Mike and Donelda Cottrill and family. tive for Brussels, Grey and Howick Twps. on the Maitland Valley Con­ servation Authority board of direc­ tors.*** Council supported a resolution from Grey Twp. regarding the reor­ ganization of Ministry of Agricul­ ture, Food and Rural Affairs field offices. The petition asked the min­ istry to cancel the move and com­ mence a consultation process with CranbrookThe news from Compiled by Peter Hagedoorn Phone 887-6935 7 tables in play at euchre Seven tables were played at euchre last Friday at the Cranbrook Community Centre. Scores as follows: high hand, Lady, Linda Stevens; high hand, man, Allan Edgar, low hand, lady, Isabelle Craig; low hand, man, Doug Hamilton; most travelling hands, Verna Crawford; draws, John Subject, Adrian Verstoep, Dorothy Dilworth and Velma Sleightholm. Euchre parties will be held the first and third Fridays of the month at the Cranbrook Community Centre. The space in the Community Centre is available for rent all year round. Now that we are in the new millennium, I hope people will completed in 1994, the Hoys have maintained it, including the cutting of grass in the summer and snowplowing in the winter. Hoy said wife Annabelle did the grass cutting, but he did the snowplowing. He added the entire family was involved. Pike stated the helicopters landed day or night. He noted the helipad has been used more frequently. “We would like to recognize Lynn for his contribution to the hospital and the community,” said Pike. Hoy said looking after the helipad was enjoyable, but he realized there is now a better facility down the road (the Wingham Municipal Airport). He then told the board if they needed his assistance for anything to just give him a call. Nixons greet John and Sheila Nixon greeted worshippers at Knox United Church on Sunday, Jan. 2. Melissa Whitmore the guest speaker, welcomed the congregation. Tracy Brohm looked after the nursery. The Old Testament reading was taken from Genesis 6: 13-22 and Genesis 9: 8-17. The children’s story was based on New Year’s resolutions. The sermon centred around “Expecting the Unexpected. Joyce Vincent and Ross Higgins took up the offering. agricultural organizations and inter­ ested stakeholders to ascertain the needs and requirements of the farmers. *** Councillor Joe Seili recommend­ ed council look at the pricing on its industrial property as he had seen lower prices in other areas. A recommendation was approved to seek the appraisal of the property from a bank-approved appraiser. support this Cranbrook news again. The proceeds from the column go to the Cranbrook Community Centre. Discussions are taking place amongst the residents of Cranbrook because confusion exists as to the use of all the different street names that are posted at the Cranbrook crossing. To date there are “McNabb Line”, “Cranbrook Road”, “Albert Street”, “South Street” and “East Street” - all for an intersection of two roads! We are concerned that in case of emergency, all these name designations may delay response and prove to be very confusing. We would hope the signs no longer applicable will be removed soon. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2000. PAGE 7 WifAt appreciation The Wingham and District Hospital Board of Governors presented Lynn Hoy with a certificate of appreciation last Thursday during the January meeting. Hoy, left, accepted the certificate from board chair Bob Pike. (Advance-77mes photo) Wingham hospital monitored for flu By Jim Brown Advance-Times Staff While the Wingham and District Hospital has no confirmed cases of influenza, they are still taking precautions. According to Site Administrator Margret Comack, the vaccine is being offered to the staff on Thursday. She noted while a high percentage of the staff have already had their flu shots, hospital officials GOING, RIWRY5 GOING? You couM be at risk for diabetes. a CANADIAN ASSOCIATION DIABETES | CANADIENNE ASSOCIATION I DU DIABETE CALL 1-8OO-BANTING TODAY’S General Store & Restaurant NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. GENERAL STORE & R hOML COOKI MG T A A IM Watch for our signs in the heart of Londesboro Delicious Breakfast Served All Day • Daily Specials • Scrumptious Desserts f Open Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat. 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Londesboro 523-9790 would like to see 100 per cent of the staff with the vaccine. If and when the hospital does have to close because of the flu, all staff members will be able to work. Comack said the hospital does not have a concern about a flu epidemic, but the situation is being monitored. NOTICE RESIDENTS OF HULLETT TOWNSHIP 2000 Dog Tags available at the Municipal Office $10.00 per tag until March 31st $20.00 per tag after March 31st GENERAL STORE & GENERAL STORE & R HUMPY T A IM T A u A IM I