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The Citizen, 2005-04-14, Page 26cy use wmy eep Ciear PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2005. By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor Jeremy Austin award Receiving the Jeremy Austin award at the Blyth Minor Hockey Association’s annual awards banquet held last Wednesday, was Roman Sturzenegger for being the most dedicated Bantam player. Presenting the award is close family friend, Lucas Cooke. (Submitted photo) Luke Anderson Memorial Award Spencer Stevenson was the recipient of the Luke Anderson Memorial Award at the Blyth Minor Hockey Association’s banquet held last Wednesday evening. The award is for a player in the Novice division. Standing behind Stevenson are Luke’s Anderson. (Submittedphoto) Mower was included in budget Continued from page 6 of the least expensive model, which had a price tag of just over $10,500. Even though the side discharge did not meet the specs, the John Deere 757 does have a two-year warranty. When asked if the lawnmower had been budgeted for, Forrest said he had budgeted $25,000 for a lawnmower, but that particular item of the budget was tabled at an earlier meeting this year. Council voted in favour of accepting Forrest’s recom­ mendation of the lawnmower. WDH reps make presentation Margret Comack, chief executive officer of Wingham and Listowel hospitals, and Verna Steffler, chair of the Wingham District Hospital board attended the April 4 meeting of North Huron council to request support. In her presentation Steffler noted that the largest number of patients to WDH are from the Twp. of North Huron. Asking for council’s participation in doctor recruitment. Steffler said the physician shortage was not just “a hospital situation, it’s the whole community.” With a couple of the hospital’s doctors nearing retirement, and recruitment becoming even more competetive the situation is critical said Steffler. Comack said that there is a shortage of graduates “even worse that in previous years. We are going to have to do something drastic to sustain the number we have.” The request to council specifically to assist with the costs of recruitment was $6,000. The CEO also gave a report to council outlining the hospital’s master plan. She stated that the hospital is one of only a few to post a surplus without layoffs. “Our financial status has us in the good books with the province.” The master plan has assessed the facilities problems and the service needs for the catchment area. Comack said that problems were identified within every area of the hospital. “The ORs are in a 1947 structure and we are under-sized on the second floor.” The plan is for an addition on the back of the hospital for diagnostics and an OR suite on the second floor. Expressing that she feels the hospital is on the right track financially and performancewise, Comack said the “real bottom line is for you to be a partner with us.” Stating, that without council’s financial assistance, the hospital board would need to use operating funds for recruitment, Comack said, “While we are managing, it’s getting more and more difficult.” Reeve Doug Layton empathized, saying, “Some of the difficulties you’re facing, we’re facing too?’ This was re-iterated by councillor Arnold Taylor who expressed some frustration with the request. “Where would our money come from to support this? It would come from our operating fund.” “It’s a hard struggle when we have deferred to the next budget meeting. to say the tax increase is going to be Council thanked the women for 10 per cent, but you're not getting . their presentation. The issue was that road fixed.” He also noted that the township has other hospitals to consider as many North Huron residents do not use WDH. “All we’re saying is help us, work with us,” said Comack. 1 ‘T/tanniatfe I iCelebrating 50 Years 6 Come & Go Their children invite you to help celebrate Mervin & Mae Ritchie's 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday, April 16 at Blyth Legion Hall (upstairs) 8:00-12:00 pm Best wishes only, please d • Steve and Frances Bearss • along with . Don and Hilda Crocker i • and * I Darryl and Sina Dale I wish to announce the ■ • marriage of their children Candice Elizabeth Bearss and Shane Jason Dale The wedding will take place Saturday, April 16th at the Blyth Community Centre An open reception follow after the ceremony. will • . • ,’Q The Brubachers of Ethel fRe&taiviant and fBakeiy, REAL Home-cooked meals! Come and try our cinnamon buns. Mon. - Fri. 7:00 am 'til 6:30 pm; Sat. 8:00 am - 6:30 pm; Sun. Closed 887-8659 in Ethel 6s) V// Jltawiape parents, Ken and Diane Ron and Doreen Ritchie are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jenny Louise Ritchie to Benjamin Mackenzie Schenk, son of Russell and Cathy Schenk. Jen and Ben will be married in Blyth at the Lion's Park at 3.30p.m. on June 18, 2005. Come celebrate with us at their BUCK AND DOE on May 7, 2005.