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North Huron agrees to $15,000 loan for ESTC
North Huron council was updated
on the Emergency Services Training
Centre (ESTC) by Jeff Howson and
David Sparling at its Aug. 2
meeting.
Council was informed that the
Figure shows more
full-time nurses
Ontario Fire College would be
holding two modules at the ESTC.
One of the requirements was the
installation of a flammable liquids
pit at an estimated cost of $40,000.
Council was told the ESTC has
$25,000 to put towards the project.
The additional funds have been
committed over the next three
years.
Council was asked to consider a
loan to the ESTC in the amount of
$15,000, which would be paid back
to the municipality over the next
three years.
On a motion by councillor Murray
Nesbitt, council agreed in principle
to a loan of $15,000 to the
ESTC, subject to an agreement
to be executed between both
parties.
at HPHA hospitals
The latest figures released from
the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
highlight a significant increase in
the percentage of full-time nurses
working at Alliance hospitals.
“Since the Government of Ontario
began setting targets for full-time
nurses in hospitals, the Alliance has
been working hard to increase full-
time employment opportunities.”
stated vice-president of workplace
health. Marie Ormerod.
Currently, full-time nurses hold 56
per cent of the nursing hours across
the Alliance hospitals. This is an
eight per cent increase when
compared to 2002/03. the year set by
the government for comparison
purposes. The most marked change
has been at the St. Marys site, where
full-time hours have moved to 54
per cent in 2005/06 from 23 per cent
in 2002/03.
“With the Canadian Healthcare
System standing to lose a significant
number of nurses over the next three
years due to retirement, offering
employment opportunities that
appeal to recent graduates will
become more and more important,”
says Ormerod.
“Increasing full-time oppor
tunities is one such measure.”
Recent Government of Ontario
efforts aimed at mitigating the
looming crisis are appreciated by the
Alliance.
“It will certainly be our intent to
work closely with the Government
of Ontario to ensure innovative and
sustainable strategies are put in
place across Alliance hospitals to
not only attract new nurses, but to
also retain the wonderful staff we
currently employ,” concluded
Ormerod.
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at Blyth ball park
On Aug. 1 a representative of the
Municipality of North Huron called
OPP over mischief that had been
done in the Blyth Community Park
near the arena just off of Gypsy
Lane in Blyth.
The officer found that someo'ne in
a vehicle had run into the bleachers
next to the ball.diamond committing
ex-tensive damage to the struc
ture.*
A licence plate was located at the
scene leading police to a residence
on Queen Street in Blyth.
The owner was approached and at
that time it was discovered that
through the night someone had
stolen his grey 1990 Chevrolet
Lumina out of the rear section of his
driveway. Officers have narrowed
down the time of the theft as
approximately 4:15 a.m. in the
morning.
Investigators are looking to speak
to two males that were seen in the
area driving a red Dodge Ram
pickup truck.
The stolen vehicle was found later
in the day in a bushy area near a
snowmobile trail that runs north to
Moncrieff Road near the Village of
Blyth.
If you can help solve this crime
call the Wingham OPP office or call
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-
8477(TIPS).
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Pack snacks for outing
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is another essential.
This is a special day, so be sure to
send along some of your child's
favourite snacks and plenty of
liquids. Juice and soft drinks are
okay, but pack a bottle of water too.
This will help ensure kids remain
hydrated on hot days.
Make certain the children are
dressed to be comfortable ali day.
Keep an eye on the weather forecast
and send along appropriate clothing
and footwear. Youngsters could be
exploring shorelines, so' rubber
boots or old sneakers are a must.
Rain gear is recommended,
regardless of the forecast.
Cameras are a great way to
capture this memorable day for your
child. An inexpensive disposable
model is your best bet.
If you do not have access to the
items listed below, contact the
organizers of your local event and
inquire if they have equipment
available to borrow. The event asks
that your child brings along his own
fishing rod, reel and a few lures and
some bait.
Here is a short list of tackle that
will improve your child’s chances of
catching a fish.
You will find these to be quite
inexpensive:
* Reel with adequate line (6-8 lb
test is recommended)
* Rod of comfortable length
*A few snap swivels for easy
changing of baits
* A dozen or so split-shot
sinkers(l/4 oz)
* A few hooks
* A couple of bobbers
* Some live bait (dew worms are
best)
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