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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-05-11, Page 44—THE HURON EXPOSITOR, May 11, 1994 „ Expositor Ti Huron Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 TERRI-LYNN DALE - General Manager & Advertising Manager MARY MELLOR - Sales PAT ARMES - Office Manager DIANNE McGRATH - Subscriptions eNA TiM CUMMING - Editor DAVID SCOTT - Reporter LINDA PULLMAN • Typesetter BARB STOREY • Distribution A Burgoyne Community Newspaper SUBSCRIPTION RATES LOCAL 24.00 a year, in odvance, plus 1.68 G.S T. SENIORS - 21.00 a year, in odvonce, plus 1.47 G.S.T. Goderich, Stratford addresses. 24.00 a year, in odvonce, plus 7.28 postage, plus 2.19 G.S.T Out -Of -Area addresses. 24.00 a yeor, in advance, plus 1 1 .44 postoge, plus 2.48 G.S.T USA & Foreign. 24 00 a year in advance, plus 576.00 postage, G.S.T. exemptSUBSCRIPTION RATES Published weekly by Sgnol-Star Publishing at 100 Main Si., Seoforth. Publication mail registro- hon No. 0696 held at Seaforth, Ontario. Advertising is accepted on condition that in the event of a typographical error, the advertising spore occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of a typographicol error, odvertising goods or services at a wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer to sell and may be withdrawn of any time. The Huron Expositor is not responsible for the loss or damage of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes. Changes of oddness, orders for subscriptions and undeliverable copies ore to be sent to The Huron Expositor Wednesday, May 11, 1994. Editorial and Business Offices - 100 Main Street, Seaforth Telephone (5191 527-0240 Fax f519) 527-2858 Mailing Address - P.O. Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association and the Ontario Press Council Talk straight on dollars Many people feel some sympathy for the Ontario government and its current funding crunch. Many other people, of course, would say past government extravagance has helped contribute to the current financial pickle this province is in. Where everyone's sympathy ends is when the provincial government makes promises it can't keep. It tells the Seaforth Community Hospital there will be no funding decreases this year and promises substantial compensation for pay equity but when the ink of the small print is dry it becomes clear the province talks big and delivers small. The NDP govern- ment of Ontario promised local municipalities that road grants would not be cut. 'We will not download our fiscal problems onto our transfer partners, as the federal government has so unfairly done to us,' promised Finance Minister Floyd Laughren. Instead, local roads programs will be adversely affected by deep road grant cuts this year. The Huron Board of Education was able to contemplate a zero per cent increase until the extent of provincial cuts became clear. Perhaps the board too conveniently hinted at a zero increase budget before the real spending figures came down...but nonetheless the province has to respect municipal and board budgeting timetables. This editorial doesn't take Issue with government cutbacks, which are overdue, but it does chastise the Rae government for promising more than it delivers. The Ontario government has allowed political and bureaucratic bungling with no regards for the needs for other governments and Institutions to plan effectively. This area demands that the Bob Rae administration begin to Infect a dose of reality Into the political bloodstream running through Queen's Park. • (TBC). 1 Letters to the Editor Area hospitals say health minister silent Dear Editor, The eight hospitals in Huron and Perth Counties are still awaiting a response from the Ministry of Health, Ruth Grier, following our April 7, 1994, letter to her on the critical issue of physician on-call services and payment. In our letter, the Huron -Perth Hospital Liaison Committee told the Minister that paying physicians for on-call ser- vices is an urgent problem for hospitals in our area and one that needs to be quickly resolved on a province -wide basis by the Govern- ment. Our request for a meeting with the Minister appears to have fallen on deaf ears. Sincerely Huron -Perth Hospital Liaison Committee NOTE: Seaforth Community Hospital is not, at this time, affected by the emergency on-call funding crisis which is hitting some other small, rural hospitals in the region. Concern expressed to minister over delays on funding issue The Following is a letter to Hon. Ruth Grier, Minister of Health. Dear Ms. Grier: The Huron -Perth Hospital Liaison Committee met on April 6, 1994. We would like to express our con- cern on the lack of resolution of the Emergency Standby issue. The tripartite task force consisting of the Ministry of Health, the O.H.A. and the O.M.A. has made no progress. Previously you have indicated that this issue would be resolved prior to December 31 and the clock has moved on to the first of April. Hospitals in our arca are being forced into arrangements which are expensive, unpalatable and indeed unacceptable. Hospitals have com- plied with your request to be "patient a little while longer" and to "keep talking past any deadlines" but that approach has run its course. New deadlines/pressures are facing hospitals it!, our area and throughout the province. We believe that the Ministry of lfealth is obliged to fund physicians 4 and this fundamental responsibility should not be transferred to hospi- tals without commensurate funding. Hospitals have not been involved in negotiations with O.M.A. and we do not see that this is our mandate or mission. The Huron -Perth Liaison Commit- tee has asked the O.H.A. to press for a meeting with you and all the Chairs, Vice -Chairs and Adminis- trators from all the hospitals in the province. This is an urgent matter of provincial concern and an effec- tive, timely resolution is needed from your office. We invite you to meet, with rep- resentatives of the Huron -Perth Hospitals, to confront this critical situation. We are prepared to accommodate your schedule. We look forward to your positive response and more importantly, an early, favourable resolution to our emergency standby problems, Sincerely, Huron -Perth Liaison Committee Opinion Whoo sayz i cant spell, aniway? The other day I hurd someone make sum re -marks two the iffect that todays' childrun dont no who to spell. Know, that wood be disterbing to here...and as a joumeylist I have half a mind. To do some- thing about this. For the English teachers in the crowd sentences like this are all too familiar. Unfortunately, they are also becoming common for anyone who reads a commercial sign, a handbill on a street post or even a family newspaper. The current generation (and I'll include myself) has been the victim of a misguided philos- ophy that spelling is a dymg art. In George Orwell's 1984 he shows how sloppy use of words leads to sloppy thinking. I believe sloppy spelling is no exception. That's not to say I haven't made my mistakes. The other day someone who looked just like my mother scolded me for BIT by Tim Cumming the poor spelling and grammar she finds in daily and weekly newspapers. It's hard enough taking a ver- bal beating from any community member let alone from one who looks like your mother reincar- nated to remind you to speak proper English. Perhaps those readers who kindly remind me of some of our creative use of grammar think their suggestions fall on deaf ears. Let me assure you, they don't. This newspaper always appreciates tips from readers to make our use of the language better. In fact, editors from this newspaper and others are going to grammar school this weeks For all those students anxious to leave high school, let me just say education never ends and your schooling has just started. In our case an English instruc- tor is going to attempt to teach us how to serve readers (and our language) better. All those years of ignoring the teacher during grammar lessons have not paid off. Here are some of the mistakes which most annoy me in daily newspapers: • 'It's' when it should be 'its.' • 'to' when it should be 'two' or 'too.' •'practise' when it should be 'practice.' . `presently' when it should be `currently.' • 'Who's' when 'whose.' •There is no such thing `Mens' or 'Childrens' 'Ladle's'. Just as I surely misuse expressions in this column, it irks me to read expressions used incorrectly: • 'Begs the question' does not mean the same thing as 'invites the question.' • 'Disinterested' doesn't mean the same thing as 'not interested.' •'Imply' does not mean the same thing as 'infer.' If I make any of these mis- takes please circle them in red and drop them off with a good, sound scolding. Their, thank you for herring me out. I'm shure they're will be no furthur spelling mistakes in this colomn. it should be as or Slogan sought _Dear Editor, Did you read your paper? The Township of Hibbert has invited all residents and past residents to par- ticipate in a contest, with a $100 prize, to submit a brief slogan that can be used to promote 'the municipality's upcoming 150th celebration in 1996. All slogans are to be submitted to the Township Office by May 31, 1994. This slogan will become the prop- erty of the Township of Hibbert to use as they see fit. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office. Sincerely Pat Taylor Clerk Township of Hibbert School reunion Dear Editor, To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Paisley Cen- tral School in Paisley, Ontario, an open house will be conducted on the weekend of June 4, 1994. There will also be several other functions taking place over the course of the day, including both a dance and barbecue. The Re -Union Committe invites anyone who attended or taught at Paisley Central School over the past 25 years to come and help celebrate this special event. This will be an opportunity to re -new old friendships and remi- nisce with former classmates and staff. For further information and tickets for this event, please contact: Paisley Central School, 25th Reun- ion Committee, P.O. Box 280, Paisley, Ontario, NOG 2N0, (519) 353-5691. • See you there! Laurie Reid, RR 2 Paisley Paisley Central School 25th Reunion Committee JNTERA/ilr/ONAL POLL R"t7ES CANADJANs N/GN /4/ HAPP1A) ' Noy✓, LET'S FEAR IT FROM JAE C /EERIP)& 5EC77ON / " Doctor shortage in rural areas Communities across Ontario still face critical shortages of doctors because the NDP government has left them in limbo, Ontario Liberal Deputy Leader Sean Conway said in the Legislature on May 3. "Too many rural communities don't know where they stand," Conway told NDP Health Minister Ruth Grier. "Are they underserviced or not - make up your mind and take action." Conway pointed to Peterborough County as an example. Ministry of Health statistics say there are 118 family physicians in the county - with an avera*e patient load 263 below the provincial average. Local statistics, however, show only 75 family physicians, resulting in a patient load 200 above the provin- cial average. "What is the criteria for designat- ing an area as underserviced? Is there a formula? How can commun- ities expect to solve doctor short- ages if the government won't acknowledge whether there is a shortage?" Conway asked Grier. The NDP government wad sup, posed to release a list of underserviced areas last September, Conway noted, but the list is still not public. Underservieed areas are eligible to offer financial incentives to attract doctors. "Communities have been left in limbo for more than eight months," Conway said. "Release the list, so these communities can realistically address their medical services situ- ations." Marathon meeting for town council FROM THE PAGES OF THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MAY 18, 1894 Seaforth Council held one of the longest meetings on record Monday night, it being after midnight before the business was concluded. The church warden of the Anglican church was granted the sum of $12 to assist in repairing the doors and steps of the church, the town having used the bell in the church tower for about thirty years every business day, and consequently contributed somewhat to the wear and tear. * • * The football match on Saturday on the recreation grounds, between Seaforth and Clinton Collegiate Institutes, for the Hough cup, was the best of the season, the score at the close being 2 to 1 in favour of Seaforth. •** Mr. John Elliott is off duty on account of an attack of quinsy, but if good wishes will bring a speedy recovery, he will not be on the sick list very long. * • • Mr. William Allen, of Egmondville, has shown us some relics of the long, long ago, which are deserving ..of a place in the British Museum in London. These belonged to Mrs. Allen's father, Mr. John Campbell, a native of Ayrshire, Scotland, and they have been in Mr. Allen's possession for about fifty years. Mr. Campbell served under Admiral Lord Nelson in the war of 1798. One of the relics is a bronze medal, of beauti- ful design, which was presented to Mr. Campbell by his sovereign for good conduct and bravery as a sailor. * * * J In the Years Agone Johnson Brothers have the contract for placing two hot air furnaces in the building. • ** J. W. Livingstone got his ankle sprained by kick in the football match on Saturday, but is in shape again by careful treatment and will probably have a look in at the bicycle races on the 24th. * * * George Scott's cartoons have been attracting great attention dur- ing the past week. His pictures of political celebrities are about as good as Bengough's and we have no doubt Mr. Scott could, if he wished, make a good thing of illus- trating in some of the cities. He, however, seems to prefer Scaforth and barbering. ••* Mr. Hugh Grieve is getting rid of buggies in great style. On Saturday he sold five. MAY 16, 1919 Rev. Capt. N. McGilliway, of St. Thomas, a returned chaplain, will speak in Cromarty church on May 23. * • • Mr. William McLean, who returned from overseas recently, has been offered and has accepted his old position on the Grand Trunk. *•* Mr. and Mrs. J. Barbour, of Seaforth, are at present visiting their daughter, Mrs. E. Dinnin. * * * Mr. Robert Smith has purchased Mrs. J. Kerr's cottage on Goderich Street west, and will occupy it shortly. * w * Gnrs. R. F. McKenzie and M. L. Waunkle returned from overseas this week. * • * Major Hays and Mr. Robert Smith are in Windsor this week attending a provincial convention of the War Veterans' Association. * * • We understand that Mr. J. P. Bell has sold his billiard room to Mr. Atkinson, a returned soldier, who will take possession the first of the month. * * * KiPPEN - Pte. Lorne Cudmore, who returned from overseas this week, is visiting with his brother and sister. • * * Cook Bros., of Hensall, have sold the following parties Ford cars during the past ten days: Jack Swan, Chiselhurst; William Hart, Hillsgreen; Bert Peck, Varna; James Overholt, Dashwood; D. Vincent, Shipka; Orval Taylor, Hensall; R. Orr, flour and feed merchant, Bayfield; Erwin Eckstein, Zurich; N. B. Dolson, Bayfield; A. McMan, Ford roaster, Chris Ward, Vama. The following parties purchased Gray Dort touring cars: Arthur McQueen, Brucefield; A. Edighoffer, Zurich; Harry Arnold, Hensall. MAY 19, 1944 Cpl. John Angus Mackay, eldest son of William Mackay, Seaforth, serving in Italy with the Perth Regi- ment, was reported wounded on March 4th. Jack was born in Seaforth 31 years ago. * w* The Seaforth branch of the Cana- dian Legion have received acknowl- edgments for cigarettes sent to soldiers overseas from Ft. -Lt. A. J. Eckert, Tpr. G. A. Charters, Eng- land, LAC T. F. Wilbee, Iceland; L. Bdr. F. C. Grieve, Pte. R. D. McGregor, England; Pte. Evan Rennie, overseas; Pte. Mennell, Pte. A. R. Archibald, overseas; Pte. T. B. Marshall, Cpl. K. W. Adams, W/O G. S. Habkirk, Stalag 344, Germany; Gnr. C. E. Armstrong, overseas; Edna J. Messenger, New- foundland; A. R. Nicholson, Capt. B. Duncan, Italy; Lac. 1. D. Dunlop, Pte, F. L. Kennedy, Pte. Alex Irvine, Buzz Finnigan, Hali- fax; Pte. Chas. W. Wood, Italy, LAC. J. H. Curtin, G. A. Charters, England. MAY 1S, 1969 The contribution which Seaforth 'Candy Stripers' are making to Seaforth Community Hospital was recognized Tuesday when Mrs. O. Oke, president of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary, presented Aux- iliary Teenage Volunteer pins to Pat fitue, Dianne Dalton, Terry Kunz, Gloria Putman, Arlene Williams, Mary Anne McLean and Joanne Mcidinger. * * * Mrs. James Sangster was hostess at her home Wednesday, May 10th for the Maymeeting of the Hensall Women's Institute.