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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1996-06-12, Page 3News and Views Huron Perth DHC opens n office and Perth for determining local needs and priorities and BY ANDY BADER SSP News Staff A sense of community was stressed during the official opening of the new Huron Perth District Health Council (DHC) office Friday, as was the difficult decisions the council will face in the future. Huron County MPP Helen Johns, parliamentary assistant to Minister of Health Jim Wilson, told more than 100 people in attendance that the DHC plays an integral part in being the "eyes, ears and con- science of the community," and is instrumental in provid- ing information to the govern- ment about providing health care. "The DHC has some diffi- cult tasks ahead of them," Johns said before cutting the ceremonial ribbon. "This may be the last celebrating day in a number of years." In a more serious tone, Johns said moulding a' hospi- tal system, and work in men- tal health and Alzheimer's specifically, are issues which the DHC must address. She added that expectations are high for proper decisions from the DHC, but there will be difficult decisions to make. "It's important that these difficult decisions be made by those within the community, people we may see on the street, than by people we don't know," she said. Also on hand to bring greetings were Perth. Warden John Van Bakel, Huron Warden Bill Clifford, current DHC Chair Deb Campbell, Executive Director Fraser Bell, and Founding DHC Chair Jeff Wiltlee. Perth MLA Bert Johnson and Mitchell • Reeve Doug Pfeifer were also present. Established in June of 1994, the Huron Perth DHC dlr.- PHOTO BY ANDY BADER DHC OPENS - Cutting the ceremonial ribbon at Friday's' open house of the new Huron Perth District Health Council office in Mitchell are Helen Johns, Huron MPP (left), Deb Campbell, DHC Chair; Fraser Bell, Executive Director; Diane Aitken, Site Selection Committee Chair and Jeff Wilbee, Founding DHC Chair. DHC receives $1.59 m. -for long term care The Huron Perth DHC will be responsible for 'recom- mending how $1.59 trillion in flew' community based long term care funding will be allocated, an announcement was made last Friday. Co%nmunity based services include homemaking, com- munity support services (such as adult day programs), pro- fessional services (such as nursing, physiotherapy, etc.), and information and referral services. Perth County has been designated to received the greater portion of the funding ($1,408,155), with Huron receiving $187,957. The difference in allocation is primarily based upon achieving the principle of equity. • One of the major activities of the Huron and Perth Long 'Berm Care Committees during the past year has been the development of annualtmultiyear service plans, which pro- vide a blueprint to guide the improvements and changes to LTC services. • is, the newest of 33 DHCs covering the province. The Council is a volunteer body of 20 individuals and is support- ed by "young, energetic and skillful" staff, Wilbee said. The DHC is responsible to. the residents of both Huron for deciding the best way to meet those needs. The DHC is .the community's voice for _local health care planning, which focus on long term care, mental health and hospi- tal and health promotion. Wilbee said the DHC, at least while he chaired the Perth Steering Committee, felt that they wanted to be "part of 'a new breed" of DHCs, and he's confident that after two years of work, has already shown that. The DHC office, located at 235 St. George St. and owned by Norm and Donna Wilding of Mitchell, was the town's old bowling alley. The Wildings retained Linda. Markle of Dublin Design to design the interior building layout to accommodate the new tenant. Guy Bellehumeur of GB Architect, Steve Cooper of Tacoma Cooper Structural Engineers, and Peter Moreton of Archibald, Gray and McKay, land sur- veyors, were instrumental in the initial planning stages. B & S Construction was the general contractor. DHC Site Selection Committee Chair Diane Aitken said all involved "very magically_ transformed a bowling alley into these offices." The committee based the selection of the office on accessibility along a major route, a central location for both counties, and availability. of suitable 'facilities and appropriate related services such as banking, courier, etc. After a public call 'for propos- als in March of 1995, the new location was announced this past October. - As part of the open house, which continued this past Monday, community jiartners hosted displays for the public to view. Business Beat Salon offers total image from head to toe BY DAVID SCOTT Expositor Editor, An existing Main Street business has enhanced its. image and is continuing in its success. under new owner- , ship. Total Image II, full service salon, held its grand opening last month. New owner. Karen Ryan purchased, the business, All Styles II, from Elsie Willems earlier this year. Elsie is continuing to work for Total Image II along with stylists Karen Ryan, Barb Forest, Jackie Wildfong .and Kerry Bakker. Bonnie Johnston continues to look after esthetic needs and •is in the salon from Thursday to Saturday. - Total Image 11 has newly renovated esthetic rooms and two tanning rooms, each with its own tanning bed. Discount rates arc available for five and ten sessions. The biggest thing about the new esthetic and tanning rooms is privacy, says Ryan. The . staff is constantly updating their knowledge of the business. "We go to shows. Technicians come in and do classes for us. We just had one on foiling." The salon will soon be pub- lishing its own newsletter to send to customers, updating them on classes attended by staff and other news. , Starting July I, Total Image II will he holding foot care clinics on' Fridays that will feature regular cart by Bonnie Johnston at a reduced rate for both men and women with an emphasis on seniors. Total image 11 offers "Pamper Packages" for both mcn and women, as well as gift baskets, gift certificates and personalized gift pack- ages. They carry Matrix products, a full care line which includes Biolagc and Essentials - make-up, skin care and hair care. PHOTO BY DAVID SCOTT NEW OWNER - Karen Ryan has taken over from previous owner Elsie Willems, who still cuts hair at Total Image II along with Ryan and three other stylists. t► PHOTO BY DAVID SCOTT NEW ESTHETICS ROOM - This is one of two new esthet- ics rooms in the recently renovated salon. Bonnie Larone is available Thursday to Saturday for manicures, pedicures, waxings, facials and eyelash and eyebrow tinting. "Wc carry professional products and we guarantee our work," says Ryan. "If you're not happy,come hack and sec us. We like to have an open flow with our cus- tomers. We're welcome to suggestions. Our prices have come down for children's cuts. We're trying to hit every price range and meet a family's budget." Total Image Il's owncr says the staff works together as a team," especially when doing things like Bridal Packages which feature make-up, man- icures and hairstyling for the "prc-trial run." The most recent addition to services offered at the salon is reflexology. A registered reflexologist will be available for evening appointments beginning next, week. Reflexology is based on the principle that therearc refltix points on our hands and feet that correspond to every part of the body. "Reflexology has three main benefits," says Ryan. "It increases circulation, decreases stress and assists the body to balance itself." For Seaforth's Moonlight Madness, the CKNX Country Cruiser will be at Total Image II and staff will be cutting hair on the street with pro- ceeds going to -charity. The salon has also started putting a sandwich hoard sign on the sidewalk with humorous messages and jokes. "A lot of people stop and read it. Ryan has been a hair stylist for 18 years and saw the opportunity to buy thc exist- ing business as "a great chal- lenge." "I love thc people and 1 love the work." She'says the salon has a great variation in age of staff and serves customers of all ages, too. "We hope to give them the 'total image' when they walk out.." Total Image II is open Monday from 9 am to 5 pm. Tuesday from 9 to 6. Wednesday to Friday from 9 to 8 and Saturday from 9 to 2. Appointments are not always necessary but can be made by calling 527-0780. The salon is located at 65 Main St. South, Seaforth. Correction Caption relating to the "Baseball Fundraiser" in thc June 5 Huron Expositor should have read, "all pro- ceeds raised were donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Society." The day was orga- nized by three local families. $100 was raised. 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