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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-06-10, Page 1taps Foils Deirdre Mica an brae IMMO Gs4118-5241848 0 VON FREE CONSULTATION' Week 24 Year 160 www.moderleksliaalstar.csla $125 gsr included r • J., • Brakes • Exhaust • Suspension • Tires • Oil Changes • computer Diagnostics • Rine ups 200 Suncoast r.E, odench 519-440-09.36 1 4 1 1 1 g I Ms . . . • u •11 Bright idea ■ 7wo local entreprenuers took their efficient lighting design. to the CBC's Dragon's ben. P9 • 3 Big hitter! Peter Zembashi and the Goderich Oldtimerr narrowly missed out on a weekend championship. pg.29 is Sports pg 28 • Editorial poi 6 A D -Day rededication Goderich Legion Branch 109 welcomed dignitaries from near -and far June 6, as the Bluewater Veterans Highway was officially rededicated with a ceremony at the Dutch Liberation Park. The ceremony took place on the 65 anniversary of D -Day. For more photos see page 10, County need femergency rooms no reason to have all of the ERs open in all the hospitals in the region. "They said that Seaforth has closed its emergency department overnight and it hasn't cost the LHIN any money," he said, adding that he spoke up to say the overnight closure , of Seaforth's ER has cost Huron County money. "It's costing the county money to have the ambulances there for back- up and they never realized that," said Oke. , Oke added Huron County admin- istrators "lambasted" those suggest- ing that it wasn't feasible to keep all the rural ERs open. "(Huron County CAO) Larry Ad- ams told them that when they tried Photo by Denny Scoff _Susan Hundt rhmark._ sun media Emergency departments at small rural hospitals - mid be under threat of closure following recent discus- sions by the South West LHIN about its Health System Design Blueprint, Warden Ken Oke told Huron Coun- ty council at its June 3 meeting. Oke said he and some of the Hu- ron County administrators attended a recent working symposium in Owen Sound where policy is being set for the next few years for hospi- tals with the South West LHIN. Attending a session on hospital emergency services, Oke said he was alarmed to hear the discussion open with the opinion that there was to close hospitals in other LHiNs if Huron County staff hadn't attend - they had a fight on their hands but ed. He urged councillors to attend you're looking at war if you try to the upcoming symposium in Lon - tell rural people they're not entitled don to protect rural hospitals and their ERs. "Be very careful that issue doesn't get pushed again if you're going to London," he said. Adams added the LHIN's blue- print document will have "intricate effects on the public health unit, social services and emergency ser- vices." "We were very happy we did at- tend when we realized the issue be- ing discussed," he said, adding that ince London is more urban than Owen Sound, it would be in Huron SAA Cnunnll Pana in to 24-hour medical care," said Oke. The warden said after Adam's statement, discussion turned to the idea of keeping all emergency de- partments open 24 hours if staff is available, a vision statement that was disputed by Huron County trea- surer as being negative. "He said when's the last time you saw a vision statement with a nega- tive in it and a doctor rubbed out the line that said if personnel is avail- able," he said. Okc said the discussion would have gone "in the wrong direction" Global Kids Ages 6-12 years Children will explore culture around the world through e variety of fascinating and fun activity,. Re *trail Goll Camp Ages 8.14 years Participants will have a golf leassori with a,pro and a game on the 9 -hole course every day at Gm:ench Sur ;ct f3otf Cot., se. Ages- Parti be centre std with 11001(ffhltd-prodtictIos) (luring a w and creative arta activities. :.