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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-11-25, Page 15THE HURON EXPOSITOR, NOVEMUER 25, ISSS--15 47. CARDS OF THANKS 1 HOPPER Sine thanks b the friends and neighbours of Harpurhey who donated towards the beautiful wed- ding gifts we received. It truly was a wonderful surprise. - Allan and Halite Hopper 47-47x1 SMITH I have been overwhelmed by the care and support in the last several weeks and would like to thank as many of you as possible, although thank you is not enough. First of all to my husband Mark who meant it when he told me in sickness and in health". You have been by my side through this time and I love you. To our children Chris and Julie I have depended on you more than you know and I love you for being there for me. My son-in-law Chris and our new granddaughter Lindsay you light up my life. Our mothers Ina and Mary thank you for the love, support and all the little things you have done, it means so much. A big thank you to my brothers. you came through for me and 1 love you. My sisters-in-law and their families thank you for the cards, visits. flow- ers and concerns. A special thank you to Marjorie for the special foods and drinks made for me. To Aunt Eleanor for her support and daily visits while I was in London. To my friends and relatives who visited, sent flowers, gifts, cards, food to the house, masses and prayers, I appreciated it all. Also to my new neighbour and friend Mary Jane tor her "special touch". To my co-work- ers at Huronview and Huronlea for the flowers, cards, visits and tele- phone calls. Also a special thank you to Audrey and Jack Cardiff for their special gift and support. Special thanks to the Legion Br. `156 and Ladies Auxiliary for the flowers, gift and cards. Also to Murphy Bus Lines for the card and fruit basket. To Father Dino and Reverend Judy for their prayers and visits. To my friend Lottie, my men- tor, you have led the way for me sand I thank you. Also thank you to my VONS for their excellent care and concems. Abig thank you to Dr. Shepherd for her visits, concerns and her support of Dr. Mikhael Adams. It means so much to me. To the best friend I could ever have had, Barb. You have taken me by the hand through this alt and have been like a sister to md. I can never repay you for the hours sitting with me and all the extras you have done, I love you, - Sincerely, Mary Anne Smith 47-47x1 YOU ALWAYS WIT THE MARK WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS With half staff, only bare essentials are done FROM Page 4 anything else down. With half the staff now, the hare essentials are being done. The desire to do the "little extras" is still there and always will he, but as a result of the cut hacks, the time is not. With half the staff, the nurses literally run to complete the necessary work and there is no time left for the little extras that made your Hospital a great place (0 come when you are sick. It's a sad commentary on the future of health care and it's about to reach epidemic proportions. In October, we lost our in house dietary department. The food being served to our patients now is cooked in Ottawa, frozen there and trucked to all eight Hospitals in Huron/Perth where it is reheated. The food is unappetizing to say the least. CUPS at Seaforth Hospital did its homework regarding this "Bulkretherm" food system prior to its implementation. We presented our concerns to management where I was told by Bill Thibert, past CEO, that I was wasting my time, and they were, going ahead with it anyway. While this system failed in British Columbia, Manitoba and New Brunswick to name a few, Huron/Perth has decided to follow suit. We proved that this new food system costs far more than the previous method of each Hosital doing their own cooking. Once Hospitals realize the projected costs savings are unachievable, they are locked into lengthy contracts with the food companies who supply the food. The eight Hospitals who entered into this agreement, have predicted a one million dollar savings the first year, most of which will come from staff reduction in hours and layoffs. Now, it's public You:o e'invited to aim.. -t se'dry utthe CAVAN UNITED CHURCH Cavan Winthrop - 9:30 a.m. & Northside (Goderich St., Seaforth) 11:00 a.m. Invite you to celebrate Communion as we begin Advent Minister: Rev. Jane Kuepfer 527-2635 Sunday School during the service. St. Thomas Anglican Church Jarvis St. Seaforth Rev. Robert Hiscox 482-7861' Sunday 'Nov. 29th • FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT • Service of Morning Prayer at ,9:30 am Nursery Provided. 1 First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W. Seatorth 11:15 AM ' Sunday School - during church November 29' , ' Communion_ Minister. Rev Nicholas Vandermey 4 lliihixwvnt4 .4.�.r,I :. al`i�� 1 * 1 A .._.,. -v Bethel Bible Church Meeting at Seaforth/High 9:45 a.m. SundaySchool 7:00 p.m. 11:00 Worship Evening Bible Study Small Group meetings Weekly An Associated Gospel Church St. James Catholic Church Victoria St., Seaforth Saturday - 5:15 pm St. James Parish. Seaforth Saturday 7:15 pm St. Joseph's Parish. Clinton Sunday - 9:00 am St. Michael's Parish. Blyth Sunday - 11:00 am St. James Parish, Seatonh Father Dino Salvador knowledge. Complaints about the food have been sent to local Hospital managers but you won't hear about that because the managers are not prepared to admit this system is failing as the Unions predicted. We proved that cafeteria sales would drop 75% months ago. Cafeteria sales in Seaforth Hospital averaged $75.00 to $100.00 per week. It wasn't a big money maker but the quality of food was good and staff could count on a decent meal. Now, cafeteria sales are showing a dramatic loss. One week in particular showed sales of $7.50 for the entire week. That speaks directly to the quality of food now being served. The quantity of food the dietary employees are forced to throw out has increased dramatically. Thc amount of food that is heated is based on the number of patients. If the number suggests that, for instance, two pans of chicken a la king arc needed and only one pan is actually used, thee unused pan which, has been untouched is thrown in the garbage. How can a million dollar saving be achieved when'half the food is being thrown out? Weil, Mikc Harris still isn't happy with the cuts he has made. Now he thinks he can save even more money by privatizing services within the hospitals. Bringing in a private company such as Marriott, who owns the Hotel chain by the same name, would save millions because their unskilled workers are paid $8 to $10 per hour. Unfortunately they have no training in infection control and infections arc spread from room to room, but Hospital managers are willing to take this risk in order to save money. Other departments on the Harris chopping block to he privatized include Laundry, Laboratory, Clerical. Housekeeping, Maintenance, Dietary, Ambulance and RPNs. Don't be fooled when CEOs assure you that the employees already employed by the Hospital will be hired by these private companies at wages "close to what you make now." These companies are not obliged to hire the current employees and most surely won't if they can find a cheaper workforce elsewhere. The only thing standing in the way of privatizing is the contracting out language contained in CUPE's collective agreement. We won this language when HLDAA was introduced and now the OHA wants it removed or changed enough to allow them "greater flexibility to streamline services" which means move in private companies. Our collective agreement expired in 1995 and since then the OHA has refused to sit down and negotiate with the Union unless we arc willing to give up the contracting out language. Th a OHA would rather force the unions into arbitration. As a result of Bill 136 last. year, Mike Harris changed the arbitration system. He hired four retired judges with no labour law experience and mandated them to choose not the best of both packages put forth, but,' rather just the package put forth by the OHA. This means, if forced to arbitration, we loose our contracting language and the hospitals will be run by large private companies who make huge profits while paying little more than minimum wage to the employees. Is this the way you want to see your hospital run? CUPE/SEIU will not give up their contracting out language. We are determined to keep the current employees in the hospitals. They are highly trained, they are doing a great job despite the Harris cutbacks and they are determined to continue providing optimal care for your loved ones. We are even prepared to go without a wage increase which we haven't had in the last five years in order to keep our jobs from being privatized. We are prepared to go out on strike if the OHA and Harris force us into a biased arbitration system where we are doomed to failure. The unions have tried all the legal ways to encourage the OHA to negotiate with us, but they would rather force us to arbitration. We are left with no choice but to stage an illegal protest and we are prepared to risk the consequences of doing so in order to protect health care for the next generations. Our contracting out language - Mike Harris wants it. CUPE will not give it up! Val Poisson President, CUPE Local 2702 Seaforth Community Hospital Individual donations are down in Huron United Way campaign To the Editor: Thc Huron United Way still needs your help. With our announced "Touch Down" date of Nov. 30/98 fast approaching we still have some way to go., Our campaign achievement 'to date is $120.000, which represents 60%' of our $200,000 goal. Donations are ■ ■ tt, sof rid !L Iwo .a2 NM atter — e OM WM Not Advertising is like... Preparing your home for a party... And not sending out invitations. Entice Customers to your store by placing an ad in The Huron Expositor. Advertise with us! 0 D "Your Community Newspaper" still arriving daily, and our payroll deduction campaigns arc well underway. Individual donations from area towns are down and we urge you to remember the Huron United Way in your donation considerations. Remember, all donations stay in Huron County. If you would like information on how to make a contribution, or want to know more about our agencies please call 1- 519-482-7643. Together we care! Bruce Shaw General Campaign Chair Kim Bilcke Executive Director Huron United Way Community Calendar WED., NOV. 25 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Parents' and Tots' Skating at the Arena 1:30-4:00 p.m. • Senior Shuffleboard at the Arena - Everyone welcome 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Ringette practice at the Arena 5:30.6:30 p.m. - Minor Hockey practice at the Arena 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Ringette practice at the Arena 7:30-9:00 p.m. - Junior and Minor Broomball at the Arena 9:00-11:30 p.m. - Ladies' Broomball at the Arena THURS. , NOV.' 26 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Figure Skating at the Arena 6:00-7:30 p.m. - Minor Hockey at the Arena 7:30-9:00 p.m. • Minor Broomball at the Arena 9:00-12:30 a.m. - Men's Broomball at the Arena FRI., NOV. 27 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Story Hour at the Library 1:00 p.m. - Lioness Club Bake Sale TUES. , DEC. 1 at Ice Dreams 4:15-5:15 p.m. - Houseleague Practice at the Arena 5:15.8:15 p.m. - Minor Hockey Practice at the Arena 7:00-8:00 p.m. - Santa Claus Parade 8:15.11:30 p.m. • Belmont vs. Cenfenalres Hockey at the Arena SAT, NOV. 28 1:30 p.m. - St. James CWL Bazaar and Tea at St. James School 2:30-9:45 p.m. - Minor Hockey . Games at the Arena . SUN., NOV, 29 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Recreational Hockey at the Arena 1:00.3:00'p.m. • Children's Centre Christmas Party at Vanastra Rec. Centre 1:30-2:30 p.m. - St. James Parish Skating Party 2:30-4:00 p.m. - Free Public Skating sponsored by Seaforth Insurance Broker Ltd. 4:00-8:15 p.m. - Ringette Games at the Arena 8:15-9:45 p.m. - Chesley vs. Midget Hockey at the Arena MON., NOV. 30 4:30-9:00 p.m. - Figure Skating at the Arena 7:30-10:30 p.m. - Minor Sports Council BINGO at the Arena - Host - Junior Curling 9:00-10:30 p.m - Seaforth Beavers Hockey at the Arena 8:30-7:30 a.m. • House League Hockey • Canadians vs. Oilers 7:30.8:30 a.m. • House League Hockey - Leafs vs. Sharks 8:30-9:30 a.m. • House League Hockey • Bruins vs. Blues 9:30-10:30 a.m. • House League Hockey • Panthers vs. Ducks 10:30.11:30 a.m. - House League Hockey - Whalers vs. Kings 11:30-12:30 p.m. - Moes Hockey et the Arena 12:30-1:30 p.m. • Pee Wee 11 Hockey at the Arena 1:30-2:30 p.m. - RIngstte at the Arena 9:00-11:30 a.m. - Parents' and Tots' Playgroup at Northside United Church 10:00-12:00 p.m. - Parents' and Tots' Skating at the Arena 5:30-8:00 p.m. - Minor Hockey at the Arena CHSS Adult Learning Centre at Vanastra Community School open until 9:00 p.m. WED., DEC. 2 1:00.3:00 p.m. • Parents' and Tots' Skating at the Arena 1:30-4:00 p.m. • Senior Shuffleboard at the Arena - Everyone welcome 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Ringette practice at the Arena 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Minor Hockey practice at the Arena 8:30-7:30 p.m. • Ringette practice at the Arena 7:30-9:00 p.m. - Junior and Minor Broomball at the Arena 9:00-11:30 p.m. • Ladies' Broombell at the Arena If you're organizing a nonprofit event of interest to other restore) area residents, phone the recreation office 527-0882 or the Expositor et 827-0240. or mail the inforrnet.on to Community IvColander, The Hunt Expositor, Box 88, Bsafore), Ontario, NOK 1W0 well in whence of the eel»diked data. Free hating includes data, time, nems of event end location only Space for the Corrlrrxslity Calender is donated by The Kinn tvpoeker.