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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1996-10-30, Page 22-71.11 HURON EXPOSITOR, OotoNr 30, 1000 News and Views i PHOTO BY DAVID SCOTT 45 COMBINED YEARS - Dr. Ken Rodney, left, was present- ed with a pin for -20 years of .service and -Joan Chesney: nurse manager, received a 25 year pin at the Seaforth Community Hospital's service recognition awards ceremony last Wednesday. Eighteen other employees received awards for 15, 10 and five years of service. TO BY DAVID SCOTT NEW PULSE OXIMETER - Hospital CEO Bill Thibert and Margaret Lee, past hospital auxiliary president demonstrate how to use a pulse oximeter which takes oxygen readings in the blood and a patient's pulse. The auxiliary donated $3,000 for the purchase of the unit and another $4,000 for a c -section tray for the obstetrics department. The raised from the auxiliary's -penny sale, Tree gram, raffles and other fundraising. Pictured hospital auxiliary president Marg Smale. New executive elected for HCFA A new executive was elect- ed Friday at the -Huron County Federation of Agriculture's annual meeting at the Seaforth and District Community Centres. . Replacing Steve Thompson as president is former first vice president Henry Boot of RR 4 Clinton. Pat Down of RR I' Hensall moves from second to first vice and for- mer director -at -large Charles Regele of RR 1 Dublin was elected second vice president. , New regional directors are as follows: Huron Northeast (Morris. Grey. Howick, Turnhcrry) - Victor Roland, RR 1 Gorrie; Huron Northwest (Ashfield,. Colborne, Goderich, East and West Wawanosh.) - Neil Vincent, RR. 3 Wingham; Huron Central (McKillop, Hullett, Tuckersmith, Stanley.) Bill Wallace, RR 4 Seaforth; Huron South (Hay, Stephen, Ushorne) - Bea - Dawson, RR I Hensall. New convention delegates for Huron South are Beatrice Dawson, Bob Down, Murray Dawson and Brian Pym; for Huron Central - Bill Wallace, Jeanne Kirkby, Carol Leeming and Charles-Regele; for Huron Northwest - Walter Elliott and Neil Vincent, and for Huron Northeast - Victor Roland, Will Stafford and Doug Garniss. New for this year are town- ship directors. The following are .those elected Friday night: Ushorne - Martin Brock; Hay - Heather Klopp; Stanley - Wayne Hamilton; Hullett - Tom Pollard; Goderich - John Rodges; East Wawanosh - Barry Elliott; Hawick_ - Will Stafford; Turnberry Bob Batte; Stephen - Tom Hayter; Tuckersmith - Brenda McIntosh. New directors -at -large are Fred Hern, Man Scott, Harold Van aakcn and Boh Down. The three regional directors stepping down, Will Stafford; - Bob Down and Jeanne Kirkby, were thanked -for their contributions. Huron County Award Recipient of the annual Huron County Award was Doug Garniss of RR 4 Wingham. . Garniss is- a.past president of the HCFA, past OFA exec- utive member and presently a Huron County Board of Education trustee. 6,000 at Westcast open house recently. An open house at Westcast Industries in Wingham Oct. 19 drew about 6,000 people. The area foundry and machining plant employs about 450. - October 23 Expositor Exposed! The Ex -Files: Spotted Mistakes: 1).. Page 1 "include include" - Joanna Goodman 2) Page 2 - should he "pos- . sible" instead of "possibility" - Ethel Walker • 3)'Page 4 - should he "Butchard" not "Dutchard" - Ina McGrath pl m HEALTH ON THE HILL1 A Revi.ew of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL $$RV10E RECOGNITION AWARDS an Awards Ceremony, was held on Oct. 23rd to recognize the valuable contributions and dedicated ser- vice which 18 members of our Hospital and Medical Staff have given to our Patients and Community over the past years. Congratulations to 5 years: Betty Duwyn. Colleen Fischer. Don Hoffman, Jenn Penner 10 Years: Linda Bailey. Shanna .Core. Mary Diegel, Grace Dolmage. Dan Hulley, Martha Murray 15 Years: Lynne Davies. Elsie Doig, Nancy Henderson, Rose McMaster, Linda O'Rourke.- Mary Catherine' Schwan 20 Years: Dr. Ken Rodney 25 Years: loan Chesney. _ . DIISTRICT HEALTH COUNCIL STUDY The Huron/Penh District Health Council (DHC) is conducting a regional -study to review the ser- vices being offered by the -eight Huron/Perth Hospitals. Due to the large funding reductions (potentially 209E or more) being imposed by the Ministry of Health major changes wilt result which will significantly impact -the future role of our Hospital. We encourage you to. become actively involved in this study by completing_ the DHC'gttestionnaire contained in last week's Expositor and by attending the Public Forums scheduled for December 10 (4-9 p.m.) and January 21 (4-7 p.m.) ai the Seaforth Community Centre. Your support is both needed and appre- ciated. rt.r'R SUPPORT GROUP will he meeting Wed. Oct. 30 at 7:30 ,iforth Manor in the Activation Room. Purpose: to offer a safe cnt where people may share their tears, loneliness. and prob- • id receive support in coping with emotional and -social problems ,,teen associated with cancer. This group is hosted by trained facilitators and may he highly beneficial for people living through cancer, family members, and friends: Forfurtherinformation contact Shirley Dinsmore at 527-0655. - OB PRE -ADMIT CLINIC if you are an expectant Mom 34-38 weeks pregnant and planning to deliver at Seaforth Community Hospital you are encouraged to attend for sharing of admission information nn Thursday, NOVEMBER 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room 2..Pre- registration required; contact 527-1650 Ext. 219. 'PERINATAL INFORMATION.SESSION interested persons are invit- ed and encouraged to attend Thur. NOVEMBER 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Conf. Rm. 2. when Dr. Carolia Shepherd will he speaking on "BREASTFEEDING ATTITUDES." Please pre -register hy'calling 527-1650 Ext. 219. - BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP is offered 2nd Thur'. of tach month (subject to number pre-registeredt with Diane McNichol, Reg: Seaforth Women's Resource Centre is.thc location. It planning to attend - please pre -register 527-1650 Ext. 219 . Fresh Baked!! *Breads *Rolls *Pastries *Donuts *Bagels fA; NEW SECTION, CHEESE!! Fresh Off The Block! TastyNu 5$7-1803 Bakery & Cheese House Main St., Seafort li To Catch a Dream FROM 1988..when they first skated at the Calgary Olympics. to their medal -winning performance in Lillehammer six years later. Isabelle Brasseur and Lloyd Eisler have become two of the brightest stars the skating world has to offer In their PHOTO BY DAVID SCOTT BARN DESTROYED - A barn owned by Ed Kerstens of RR 1 Dublin was destroyed in an early morning fire last Wednesday. The Seaforth Fire Department was able to save a nearby shed and a pig barn with 100 sows in it. Rubble was still smoking later that day. CHUMS distributes $8,000 The Central Huron Mobility Service Inc. (CHuMS) has distributed $8,000 to nine Huron County agencies. The money is the balance of contributions that were not returned to contrib- utors because they had already claimed their tax deduction, and also as a result Of investment interest ,generated in the past two years. CHuMS was formed in 1994 to provide a mobility transportation service for the physically challenged resi- dents of central Huron. A change in provincial policy left the board its share of the funds for a new bus but with- out provincial funding. At the cnd of 1995 it reluctantly began t� winddown their operation and returned dona- tions to those who requested a refund and redirected some funds to county agencies at request of the contributors. The funds now being dis- persed were approved by the board of directors at its last meeting. The funds are being dispersed to: The Huron Hospice. $1.000; Alzheimer Society of Huron County. 1.004; Huron Outreach Attendant Services, 1.000; Town and . Country Homemakers, 1,000; Huron Adult Day Centre. 1.000; Salvation Army Clinton Food Bank, 1.000; Seaforth Food Bank, 1,000; Victorian Order of Nurses. 500; and Community Nursing Service, 500. Textiles being picked up by Bluewater Textiles arc being collected on the curb, beginning tomorrow (Halloween) and for the next two weeks, by the Bluewater Recycling Association in partnership with Goodwill Industries of London. "It will benefit everyone involved", says last week's press release from Bluewater: "Residents will he able to recycle unwanted, re -usable textile items while allowing Goodwill to continue to pro- vide employment, education and training for people with special needs who are work- ing towards self-sufficiency." Considered acceptable for the special two-week textile collection are: • Clothing -men's; women's and children. • Accessories -purses, belts, ties, etc. • Footwear -shoes, boots, slippers, overshoes, etc. • Bedding -sheets, pillow- cases, comforters, etc. • Window coverings -cur- tains, sheers, etc. • Linens -towels, table- cloths, etc. Items should be free of mildew, thinners, grease or oils and should not smell musty or of mothballs, or substances which could cont- aminate other textiles during collection and processing. "Textiles should be placed in plastic hags. with either a sock tied around the neck or clearly labeled 'Textiles Only.' the Bluewater press release states. "Bagged tex- tiles can then be placed beside the blue box on regu- lar blue box collection days... to Wednesday, Nov. 13 ONLY." autobiography. Brasseur and Eisler show us the heights and lows of their glittering amateur career. But. more than anything else. they reveal how their indomitable .will and support of each other - enabled them to catch a dream. A Beautiful Christmas Gift ($29.91 including GST)2 95 i • Shop locally ... Pick it up at "Your Community Newspaper" 100 Main Street Seaforth