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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-07-29, Page 11IC Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - Page All Former Goderich physician honoured at university Former Goderich physician Dr. James Rourke has recently been awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from the Uni- versity of Western Ontario in recogni- tion of his long-standing interest in rural medicine and medical education, and his recognized leadership at provincial, na- tional and international levels. Rourke recieved the title and spoke to about 300 graduates at the June 10 after- noon session of Western's 293rd Convo- cation. Rourke was an active rural family phy- sician (including obstetrics and emer- gency work) in Goderich for 25 years with his wife and partner, Leslie, whom he met while studying at Western. Their practice was one of the first rural teach - Dr. James Rourke ing sites for Western. He was the founding director of the South- western Ontario Rural Regional Medical Ed- ucation, Research and Development Unit. Started in 1997, this became a strong, inte- grated undergraduate and postgraduate ru- ral and regional medi- cal education network. Calling it the opportunity of a lifetime, the former Goderich family physician was named Dean of Medicine at Memo- rial University in St. John's, Newfound- land in 2003. He previously served as the assistant dean of Rural Regional Medi- cine at Western, where he was a professor in the Department of Family Medicine. Rourke marked his 25 years of service to the Goderich medical community with his final shift at his office on April 2, 2004. His wife Leslie joined him at Memorial University practicing and teaching fam- ily medicine as an associate professor. Rourke has re- ceived many hon- ours and awards. including the Col- lege of Family Phy- sicians of Canada. W. Victor Johnston Award in 2007, the Gladiola bunches go a long way for EHP Dominique Milburn signal -star staff Epilepsy Huron -Perth (EHP) will be back on the streets of Goderich July 30 and 31 offering up their trade- mark Gladiola bunches in support of the non-profit agency. Since the first string of Glad Days hit the town in 1997, EHP has been generating a large percentage of its annual fundraising needs from the bulbous sales. This year, though, Su- zanne Simpson with EHP said the or- ganization is reaching out to the com- munity "more than ever" in the face of a threat of closure. "This year has been more difficult than the last, and it gets more and more difficult every year," she said. "As most non -profits continue to struggle, we're getting close to having to stop services or get ministry fund- ing." EHP is tasked with raising $$5,000 independently each year. The figure is in addition to funding it receives from United Way agencies of both Huron and Perth counties. Without perma- nent funding from the province, EHP is attempting to make the most of its main fundraising initiative in 2009. "We're really pushing for funding," Simpson continued. "But aside from that all we can do is look to the com- munity for support and volunteers." Lending support is simple. All it takes is a vase to house the colourful Gladioli bunches on sale at the Zehrs and Wal Mart Plaza and Suncoast Mall. At a dollar per stem or less, Simpson said it's a small price that will in turn, goes a long way. It's just as easy to lend support. For nearly 10 years, EHP has welcomed the volunteer efforts of the same bunch of 17 Goderich and area flow- er -power sellers. "They're a dedicated group. I don't know what we'd do without them," Simpson said, "but we can always use more." Throughout the tail end of July and entire month of August, Gladioli are sold annually across the country as part of the national epilepsy Give Light and Dreams campaign. All proceeds raised remain in their local communities to support those affect- ed by epilepsy, as well as to provide educational programs to the public. To learn more, contact EHP at 519- 527-0033. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Council Award in 2004, the D.I. Rice Merit Award from the College of Family Physicians of Canada; the West- ern Award of Excellence in Teaching by Part-time Faculty; the Western Martin J. Bass Recognition Award for Exceptional Contribution to Family Medicine; and the Community Teacher of the Year from the Ontario College of Family Physicians. ATTENTION Developers, Non-profit Organizations, Financial Institutions, Realtors and Interested Members of the Public Invitation to Public Information Sessions When: 1" Session: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Rental Housing Capital Component 10:00 am -12:00 pm Huron County Museum (Theatre Room) 110 North Street, Goderich,Ontario 2"d Session: Homeownership Component . 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Unit. (Auditorium) 77722B London Road, RR5, Clinton, Ontario The purpose of these public sessions is to share information about the guidelines and criteria for the new Canada -Ontario Affordable Housing Programs. (Rental Housing Capital component will be held in the morning and the Homeownership component will be held in the afternoon). These information sessions will detail how interested proponents may apply through an Expression of Interest of up to $120,000 per unit to provide new, renovated or converted affordable housing in Huron County or for potential new homeowners to participate in the Homeownership component where a maximum down payment of up to $19,679 per household is available for the purchase of a newly built home by qualifying households. For more information, you can log onto our website at Huron County Housing Services at huroncounty.ca or call Barbara Hall, Housing Services Manager, at (519) 482-8505 or 1-888-371-5718. 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