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For further information please contact: Barb .Crawford, Administrative Assistant, Avon Maitland District School Board 62 Chalk Street, North Seaforth, ON NOK 1 WO Telephone:1-800-592-5437 Fax: (519) 527-0222 email: info©fc.amdsb.ca GEOFFWILLIAMS www yourschools.ca • 0,, for of F:1-:r.,t:n,, News Chiropractors and optometrists worry OHIP cuts will mean fewer patients From Pagel Ontarians that want and need to go to a chiropractor. "It's almost like the Ministry of Health is funneling patients into the medical doctors," said Devereaux. • He said that Seaforth has a very active chiropractic community but the cuts may result in fewer patients. "There'll be few patients for sure. They'll be going to private medical clinics, they'll be going to the emergency and worse still, they'll be doing nothing. That's probably the worse thing they can do," said Devereaux. Optometrists will also be affected by the government's decision. Patients aged 20 to 65 will no longer be covered for their eye exams every other year. Only seniors 65 and older and children under 20 will be covered. According to Mitchell eye doctor John Hohner the new cost per visit is undetermined and there still has to be a lot of clarification for what this means to optometrists. Hohner said the decision to delist optometry services was not a shock. "We are actually the last province in Canada that, that age group was covered. This is not an unusual occurrence in Canada. The government has probably looked at what other provinces have done," said Hohner. Hohner is worried that the decision will limit the number of patients he will see. "I think what will end up happening is people will not come in. You start to lose the preventative side (of optometry) a little bit," said Hohner. The decision to delist physiotherapy services from OHIP does not affect any local clinic because none of 100 OHIP- funded clinics are in this area. Hills and bad weather did not slow Thomson down on three-week trip From Pogo 1 scheduled to arrive home in Goderich. "We only had a few days of bad weather but today's not done yet," he said during his 11 a.m. stop in Seaforth. Dinning said the worst days of the tour for weather were the first three when it was very cold and snowy leaving Ottawa. "It was so cold and I thought to myself that I cannot give up already," said Dinning. Thomson, however, said the three -degree weather in Ottawa and the 30 -degree weather later on during the tour haven't affected him much. "I don't think it slowed me down," he said. The steep hills through Acton and Georgetown were another matter. "The hills going into Goderich will be nothing compared to the ones through Georgetown. Those were the worst hills," he said. "But, I didn't get any help the whole way. They might be a bit difficult but I'll make it," he said Dinning said the hills of Georgetown were exhausting but added, "Ice packs and some A535 can do wonders." While Thomson was aiming for $500,000 as a goal to raise for MADD, he said, "We're not even close to that yet. I'm hoping more money will come in after the tour." Dinning said an unofficial count of funds raised so far is $11,000. She said the Scotia Bank will be accepting donations for the MADD campaign for some time after the tour is completed. She added that getting MADD's message to passing drivers about drinking and driving is also an important goal of the campaign. "A lot of people will see us on the road and May 24 is the worst weekend for fatalities and lots of them are impaired. If we can get that message to one person, we've done a good job," she said. Mitchell says $5.6 -billion provincial deficit left McGuinty little room to maneuver From Pogo 1 be charged to Ontarians in accordance with their income level, will be a direct levy funnelled dedicated to health care, notes Mitchell. Ontarians at the lowest end of the income scale, will not pay a premium while the rest will pay between $300 and $900 per year. Award Winning Valhalla PRE-ENGINEERED CUSTOM HOMES & COTTAGES Richard: 519487-290B www.oakl yhomes.ca Get Mower for Your Money: 24 H.P. OHV- - win Mower with 50" Cutting Deck LT 1024 upa... *Heavy Duty Hydrostatic Transmission with 4 bolt integral hubs *Electric PTO •Hourmeter/OiI/PTO & Battery indicators •Heavy Duty 1/2" Dual Yolk Deck Hanger and 4 Antiscalp Wheels *Quick Attach Deck - 2 Point Quick Release Spring Pins *Dual Ball Bearing Supported Front Wheels w/Grease Fitting •Heavy Duty Greasable Deck Spindles *Operator Assist Handles ti •3 Gallon Saddle Mounted Fuel Tank w/3" filler cap ttectk. $13,053_ COMPARE AT... X3,1 95 co See our great selection of Used Riding Mowers NOW IN STOCK! tWaGilL FARM EQUIPMENT 1-J7 SEAFORTH 527-0120 EXETER 235-2121 www.teamvincent.com In addition, the province is changing its funding formula for municipalities grappling with infrastructure issues. Rather than the current 50- 50 split, the province plans to pick up 75 per cent of the costs associated with implementing mandatory measures, like daily well testing. Mitchell notes that regulation is now under review as it is proving cost - prohibitive to rural municipalities. As well, two per cent of revenue collected from gas taxes will also be funnelled to municipalities in order for them to address public transportation concerns. In the case of rural communities, funds can be used for improvements to roads, says Mitchell. "I am just so excited about the budget, I could go on for hours," she says. Further, Ontarians living on social assistance or on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) will see a three per cent increase this year. The agriculture sector will see an additional $200 million in support to help cover costs associated with the Nutrient Management Act. During a short question - and -answer session following Mitchell's presentation, representatives of area government agencies, community groups and businesses lauded the MPP for her ongoing commitment to the area, though there were a number of concerns expressed about the delisting of physiotherapy and chiropractic care. Museum meetings proposed to enhance local attractions By Susan Hundsrtmark Expositor Editor With the aim of making Seaforth "an interesting stop along the way," a meeting is being held Friday to start up the Seaforth museum committee again. "One of the hidden treasures that Seaforth developed is its museum. There is enthusiasm and funding available if a museum group becomes active again as one aspect of our readiness to be the welcoming folks we consider ourselves, proud of our heritage with an eye to our future," says a letter of invitation from economic development officer Ralph Laviolette. Laviolette said that since coming to town, he's heard concern that the Seaforth museum is "poorly kept up and poorly located" with many artifacts in storage that could be displayed. During a recent tour of the museum (located on town hall's second floor), Laviolette checked out the third floor of town hall and was excited by the space that hasn't been used for anything but storage since the 1950s. "The third floor of town hall is an absolute gem and it could be made into a museum and cultural centre," he said. Laviolette said he has visions of offering space to local artisans to display their art and crafts or space for tai chi classes or piano lessons on the third floor. "I want to open it up to a committee and start a visioning process," he said. Along with a vision for the Seaforth museum, Laviolette says he'd like to see some coordination with a five-year plan created by the Van Egmond Society to build a West Nile virus:, Fighting mosquitoes. Get rid of standing water around your house and drill holes in bottom of used containers so water can't collect. At least once a week, change water in bird baths. Tum over compost frequently and clean eavestroughs thoroughly. To learn more visit our Web site or call for a brochure. 1-877-234-4343 TTY 1-800-387-5559 www.HealthyOntario.com two-storey barn on the Van Egmond House property to provide space for more Van Egmond exhibits that are now being stored in the basement of the historic home. The Van Egmond plan also includes the idea of offering the second floor to local artisans, along with an art in the park event on the grounds. "Seaforth has a lot more exhibits than we could ever show at town hall and we could use some of that second storey space," he says. And, on Friday, June 4, Laviolette is organizing a similar meeting in Brussels to create interest in a museum in the old flour mill on the Maitland River. "There is lots of stuff to display in Brussels if we had a centre to put those things in," he says, listing quilt makers, knitters, Women's Institute members and antique tractor collectors as people in Brussels looking for venues. "It would be a first for Brussels," he says of the museum idea. Laviolette says an oral history project being tackled by the Huron Historical Society could also be blended into the museum committee meetings in Huron East. "People are proud of their mementoes and their old stories. There's a lot happening we could be piggybacking on," he says. As well, Huron County is applying to be namcd a clutural centre in 2005 under a federal program with a focus on cultural events on the Blyth Festival Theatre and the Marine Museum in Goderich. "Huron East could be part of both endeavors if we offer attractive opportunities for visitors to stop and visit in our area, the eastern gateway to the county," says his letter. Fight the Bite!