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Huron East
supports county
smoking bylaw
By J.nnif.r Jackson
Expositor Staff
Huron East council voted last TLesday to let county council
know they support the idea of a smoking bylaw.
"I smoke, but I don't smoke at home and I don't have any
problem with restaurants that have no smoking because when I
take my family out I don't want to worry about second hand
smoke," explained Huron East Deputy Mayor Bernie MacLellan
during a telephone interview Friday.
MacLellan brought up the smoking bylaw issue at Huron East's
Dec. 10 council meeting and recommended that council let the
county know how they feel about the issue.
"I was surprised to hear that this is something that most councils
will be tuming down," he commented at last TLesday's meeting.
"As a smoker, I just assumed that all non-smokers would be in
support of the bylaw."
MacLellan told council that almost 80 per cent of Huron County
residents are in support of the bylaw.
Brussels Coun. Joe Seili expressed his support of a bylaw
banning smoking in public facilities, but didn't feel it should be
applicable in private buildings.
"As long as we're paying taxes we should be able to do what we
want on private property," he said.
"I think the government is going too far and stepping over some
boundaries."
MacLellan added that the govemment regulates what businesses
do regarding hazardous materials and that with the proposed bylaw
they are considering second-hand smoke hazardous.
"There are a lot of choices in life that you have to make," said
Tlrckersmith Coun. Larry McGrath.
"If I own a bar or doughnut shop, let me chose the clientele that I
want to cater to."
Brussels Coun. Greg Wilson said that he was in support of a
smoking bylaw, but said that Legion members have approached
him with concerns on the issue.
However, all councillors agreed with Seaforth Coun. Dick
Burgess, who said that to be successful, the bylaw must be all
inclusive, with no exceptions.
Burgess has attended one of the county's public meetings
regarding the bylaw and a presentation on Waterloo's experience
with a non-smoking bylaw.
"."Their (Waterloo's) experience contrasts greatly with London,"
he explained.
"An all inclusive bylaw has been in place for about two years
and they said that no restaurant or bar closing in the area could be
attributed to the non-smoking bylaw."
In a phone interview on Monday,.Burgess said that London's
non-smoking bylaw experience amounted to a "nightmare."
They focused on public facilities and made a distinction between
restaurants (non-smoking) and bars (smoking).
"Issues arose because what's the difference between a restaurant
that is licensed and a bar that serves food," he said.
"It's something we have to leam and enforce if we're going to
do it."
"It has to be like .08 (the legal limit of alcohol a person can have
in their blood when driving). One rule that's applicable to
everyone," said McGrath.
During the Friday interview, MacLellan said that some
councillors felt that Burgess's suggestion of a bylaw with no
exceptions made the idea "more comfortable."
"My opinion is that most opposition came from the idea that the
government makes too many rules and imposes too much on our
lives," he said.
"No one disagreed with the fact that second hand smoke is a
health hazard."
A letter is being sent to Huron County council stating that "in
principle Huron Fast council is in support of the general idea of a
smoking bylaw, but with the understanding that we don't know the
conditions of the bylaw."
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Christmas Bureau donation
Central Huron Secondary School Grade 12 student Matt
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donated by his high school to the Seaforth Christmas Bureau
at Bethel Bible Church. The school, which raised money with
staff and student volleyball games, raised 40 boxes and $200
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_HEALTH ON THE HILL
A Review of activities at
SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
"Season's Greetings to everyone as we quickly approach the
Christmas season." We extend our sincerest appreciation to the
many community Volunteers who have provided festive
decorations to adorn the hallways, brought special greetings by
their visits, music and song, pastoral care, treats of food and
goodies from patients/families and the many extras that mean so
much not only at Christmas, but also throughout the year.
Holiday Hours at Seaforth Medical Clinic
Mon. December 23 OPEN
Tues. December 24 OPEN
Wed. MERRY CHRISTMAS
Thurs. HAPPY BOX/NG DAY
Fri. December 27 OPEN
Mon. December 30 OPEN
Tues. December 31 OPEN
Wed. HAPPY NEW YEAR
Thurs. January 2 OPEN
Fri. January 3 OPEN
9 a.m.-12:00 noon
(CLOSED)
(CLOSED)
9 a.m.-12:00 noon on
walk-in basis
9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. walk-in
basis
(CLOSED)
Walk -In Clinic/Seaforth Medical Clinic all Thursday walk-in
clinics have been cancelled. We apologize for any resultant
inconvenience.
Christmas Wish Campaign Our 2002 Christmas Campaign is
underway. This Holiday Season the Seaforth Community
Hospital is in critical need of a gift that we just can't live without.
That gift is a3 in 1 Cardiac Monitor. In the Spirit of the Season,
please be generous with a donation "from the heart..for the
heart" to the Seaforth Hospital Foundation. This year's campaign
also includes a Christmas card for everyone to return their
Season's Greetings to the Health Care staff and patients at
Seaforth Hospital. Memorial Gifts are a wonderful way to honour
the memory of a deceased or loved one.
Donation Wheeled Walkers at their recent Wine and Cheese
Reception, the Huron County Junior Farmers presented two
folding, 4 wheeled walkers (including seat and basket) to
Seaforth Community Hospital. The same donation was made to
each of the hospitals in Huron County. The staff here is most
grateful for this generous donation made by these fine young
people.
Huron Hospice Christmas Tree Draw was won by Jean
McLean. Your generosity in supporting this worthwhile cause is
much appreciated.
Recruitment CD For Health Care Professionals the
Foundation is excited to have recently funded the creation of a
CD for the Seaforth Hospital recruitment of Health Care
Professionals.
Foundation WEB Paas Seaforth Hospital Foundation are
pleased to announce that you can find us on the web on the
Seaforth Hospital's web page. You can visit our web site directly
at www.hphaigylseaforth foundation