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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1996-05-15, Page 2t�TI$S MOON UUVOSITOQ, May 11, 1119111 News and Views PHOTO BY MICHAEL HAMON THESE SHOES WERE MADE FOR WALKIN' - These shoes were just some of the footwear on display at a foot clinic held at Seaforth Community Hospital on Saturday which included displays from various shoe companies and pharmaceu- tical companies. The event was organized by Dr. Mark Woldnik and featured a lecture by Dr. Mary of Kingston, a • renowned foot doctor. Approximately 70 people attended the clinic, many of them Huron and Perth caregivers. Ambulance Dispatching Patients of Seaforth doctors ending up in Wingham BY DAVID SCOTT Expositor Editor Some Brussels area patients of Seaforth doctors are find- ing that when they call an ambulance for a medical emergency, they arc being talking to Wingham hospital. This dispatching dilemma was discussed by Seaforth Community Hospital's Chief of Staff, Dr. Mark Woidnik at the hospital board's April 30 meeting. Brussels seems to be on the border of two ambulance dis- patching services - London to the south and Owen Sound to the north. So depending on what side of Brussels you're on, you may he taken to either Wingham or Seaforth. From the village of' Brussels, Wingham hospital is one kilometre closer than Seaforth hospital. And in "Code Four" or life threaten- ing situations, amhulance dri- vers are bound by law to take the patient to the closest hos- pital, -said Woldnik. "The closest isn't necessar- ily the best," he said. The problem that's being enzountered is that in non- life threatening situation's (Code 2 & 3) patients are being taken to a hospital where they have no medical history or familiar doctor. Seaforth Community Hospital started a satellite School wal .receive upgraded physics lab, since move of office CONTINUED from page 1 Brown. "But it is at a level where something had to be done." With the hoard moving its - administration offices into the school, said Brown, "The school will now be viable." CHSS will he removed from thc accommodation review list, which lists several other Huron schools with low occu- pancy levels. The new board offices will tie located in .the Centennial Wing, which is presently being partially used by the board's Learning Resource Centre. Because of this relo- cation, the school will receive an upgraded physics lab as it needs to he relocated to accommodate the new office space. The board has also asked Director of Education Paul Carroll to look at decentraliz- ing administration by setting up single office space in other high schools in Huron County. thc release said. This would reduce driving costs for some staff who work in multiple school locations. "The overall goal is to reduce permanent operating costs for - local taxpayers and to ensure that administrative services are school-based wherever practicable." it was stated in the release. Joint cleanup between First Nation, government, in works BY NELLIE EVANS SSP News Staff Joint terms of reference will be drafted to guide an environmental review and cleanup of the former Canadian Forces. Base Ipperwash. Both the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation and Government of Canada left• two days of negotiations held one week ago with an "inter- im understanding" on a joint approach to the cleanup as the military Kase is returned to the First Nation. An independent facilitator, the Indian Commission cf Ontario, chaired the negotia- tions on May 6 and 7, says a press release from the Kettle and Stony Point Council. The First Nation and Canadian government will also agree on a contractor to complete _ the work and receive advice from environ- mental experts throughout the process. The environ-' mental review will comply with applicable environmen- tal regulations. At the same time, discussions will contin- ue on other key issues. The negotiating committee has scheduled more meetings for May 23 and 24. Crime Stoppers of Huron Stolen jewellery from Tuckersmith found on bank of Bayfield River A Tuckcrsmith Township residence on concession 5, RR 2 Seaforth, was broken into sometime between AE,ril 22 and May. 2. The thicf stole a quantity of jewellery including I I pairs of ear- rings. lapel pins. gold neck- laces, charm bracelet, pearl necklaces, three rings. a chi - nese gold chain and a Royal Doulton figurine. On May 5, a lot of the stolen jewellery was found along thc Bayfield River and in thc ditch in the vicinity of the break and enter. If you have information about these or any other crimes call Crime Stoppers of Huron County. 1-800-265- 1777 and you could receive a reward of up to $ 1000. clinic in Brussels in December 1994. The clinic is open four half days a week and one evening. Seaforth doctors and nurses alternate their services there. So now many Brussels area residents are patients of Seaforth doc- tors. "This is a growing issue we're encountering in Brussels," said CEO Bill Thibert. "It's partly a political, med- ical and legal -problem," said Woldnik. A new addition to the Seaforth Community Hospital's. medical staff, Dr. Shawn Edwards, will be starting in July and seeing patients at the Brussels clinic. Auxiliary Raises Money The Seaforth Community Hospital Auxiliary has donat- . ed money from fundraisers towards the purchase of two new pieces of equipment for the hospital which will be ordered on a priority basis. A C -Section tray for the operating room and a pulse oximeter for measuring pulse from the fingertip will be purchased with auxiliary donations. Board chair Sandra Smithers thanked auxiliary chair Margaret Smale at the April 30 meeting for the group's kind donation. "We appreciate your efforts," said Smithers. 4 d I :,�, Tucker's -�' Meat ho • OIL.. 27 Main St., Seaforth 527 I hr; Wednaada Seniors Day S% off "1'111~ Y‘'I.:I,:li'-.; SPE( '1,k11.ti SIRLOIN STEAKS $3.994'! T-BONE STEAKS 100% Pure Beef HAMBURG PATTIES LB. ASSORTED SALADS LB. iEL IIK11:14--E • CI) cr w 0 • 0 t- 0 0 0 0 w cc 0 2 to • CJ) —J U • MANICURES • THERAPEUTIC WAX BATH • • HAIR CUTS • PERMS • COLOUR • MAKE UP • A big thanks to all those who participated in our Grand -Opening Thank you to all those. who sent flowers & well wishes in January and for our Grand Opening. It gave the salon a feeling of welcome & warmth. Free shampoo will be given out with each perm or colour, while quantities last. Relaxtion Package - Jeanette Evershed Free Haircuts for 1 Year Jim & Patrick Morris Free Manicures for 1 Year - Donna Arts Goldwell T-shirt - Wendy Primeau Matrix T -Shirt - Clara Vanderlann Beach Towel - Mary Lou Ruston Hydrating Shampoo • Toots Grehan TOTAL IMAGE II Main St. Seaforth 527-0780 'Open Evenings To Serve You Better'' kklll»E Of100tid 8V3 tilV 1 • alis I 1:VIAI M 1Tl (•> tTf • Z*1911101LOM 1 T.SHI WITH EVERY PURCHASE OF JEANS at regular price at CEIRDM AMENS WEAR vz 39 Main St. Seaforth 527-0596