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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-06-23, Page 9Susan Hundertmark photos SPS Play Day Above, Shaylen Bontaine, Grade 2, bowls a baseball towards some water bottle pins while at top right, Jake Harrison, Grade 1/2 runs during a game of duck, duck, goose. At bottom right, Summer Simpson balances a ball on a Targe spoon during a relay at Seaforth Public School's Play Day last Friday. Golf tournament renamed to honour Gerard `Colombo' Meidinger By Jason Middleton Expositor Staff A golf tournament known for being full of laughs and fun has been renamed in memory of a local golfer who was known for the same qualities. After Gerard Meidinger died earlier this year, his friend. Doug Fry thought the hest way to honour his memory was to host a golf tournament. On Feb. 21 while walking his dog, Tracker, near the golf course, Meidinger suffered a fatal heart attack. "When Gerard died 1 wanted to have a golf tournament 'cause he played so many rounds of golf. He was probably the Seaforth golf course's best customer, by far," said Doug Fry. Each year Meidinger played more than 150 rounds of golf, including 138 at the Seaforth Golf and Country Club. The organizers of the Seaforth Member—Guest Spring Scramble, discussed renaming the tournament in memory of the avid golfer. In memory of Meidinger they renamed the tournament Doug Fry, Brian Nigh, Cam Doig and Marc Robinet present a cheque for $4,000 to Dene Coombs of the Seaforth food bank from the Columbo Classic golf tournament. the Columbo Classic and donated a portion of the money raised to the Heart and Strokc Foundation. As a child, Meidinger earned the nickname Columbo because he used to wear a long trench coat like the television detective. Fry describes Meidingcr's golfing as an amateur golfer. "He was a hacker, but he always had fun. No matter whether he shot 75 or he shot 10.5, his demeanor was the same. He was out there to have fun," said Fry. Throughout the community. Meidinger was known as a fun guy. "Hc was a good guy. a great guy. Who loved his golf and always liked to laugh," said Marc Robinet. Organizers said part of the reason this year participation in the tournament was up may have been because it was a memorial tournament. "We always fill the Smith: marijuana a cash crop for farmers suffering from BSE From Page 6 lungs," he notes. Smith said studies show marijuana is not addictive — nor does it lead to the behavioural problems associated with alcohol and hard -drug consumption. Smith said the Marijuana Party adheres to the belief that marijuana should not he permissible everywhere. For instance a ban should remain on inhaling and driving. "There should be no smoking behind the wheel." he said. "When you do it, relax responsibly." Smith, who has been canvassing door-to-door in a number of communities including Kincardine and Goderich, believes the Canadian government would have to beef up its military if marijuana is legalized. "Realistically, there would be a huge backlash in the United States," he said. "it would he a huge concern to the U.S. if we legalized it." Though the Marijuana Party officially carries a one -issue platform. Smith does have views on some of the more contentious issues of this election campaign. For one. he is against the idea of Canada getting involved in the war on Iraq. He also suggests the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) crisis could be addressed by licensing beef producers to grow marijuana as a cash crop if they so choose. "11 sort of buffers against BSE," he said. Smith said he is pro choice and in favour of same-sex marriage. Smith. whose wife and child wish to remain unnamed for privacy reasons, sells marijuana seeds at his Tiverton business that is mostly an Internet -based enterprise. Hc notes it is legal to sell the seeds because they arc not germinated. Quoted 'We feel the legalization of marijuana could bring a lot of money to the table,' -- Marijuana candidate Glen Smith tournament. We feel there was more (interest this year) because there were guys on a waiting list. i think it was an increased number due to the fact it was in memory to Gerard," said Robinet. The tournament started nine years ago to raise money for the Seaforth and District Foodhank. This year the tournament raised $5,000 with $4.000 going to the Seaforth District Food Bank and $1.000 going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The money raised at the annual tournament will always be shared between the two charities. r THE HURON EXPOSITOR, June 23, 20049 Les's Country Meats has reopened for business WHOLESALE & RETAIL Specializing in PORK, BEEF & LAMB Regular Store Hours Mon. - Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-12 -I JOIN US FOR OUR GRAND REOPENING and 26th ANNIVERSARY on Fri. June 25 from 12 - 5 and Sat. June 26 from 8 - 5 for hamburgers, sausage and beef on a bun. 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Knowing. and acting upon the signs of a stroke is essential to senival sacs Doris Noble, District Stroke Centre Co-ordinator. Thi file warning signs are, sudden weakness. numbness or tingling. sudden trouble speak- ing or understanding speech: sudden sision problems. sudden sesere headache. sudden dimness or Toss of balance If sou think you or someone you know nuy he hasmg a strike. call 911 or your local emergency number. Even if these symptoms appear to go away. seek medical attention immediately. -Too man people ignore stroke warning signs and delas seeking medical attention when time is Off the essence." explains Ms Nobk. Nine Regional and 14 District Stroke Centres hase been designated in Ontario to pnsidc kadkrship in the development of a stroke strategy. The Dtsincl Stroke Centre at Hurn Penh Healthcare Alliance's Stratford General site has 24 hour CT scanning. physi- cians with stroke expcnise, and access to clot busting drugs—enhancing care for stroke patients throughout Huhn and Penh. Ykganired stroke cue reduces mortality and morbidity: and improves functional abili- ty and quality of life for umke patients". says 51s. Noble. The objective is to impmve out- comes though quick. accurate diagnosis and best treatment. A lkurict Stroke Centre must be able to provide 24-hour. 7-daya-week access to a CT scanner and expert stroke medical care. "When there is only a short window of oppor- tunity. it's critical that the signs of stroke arc recognised and that the patient makes it to a stroke centre as soon as possible.- said Ms. Noble. Paramedics suspecting a patient has umke symptoms are able to bypass closer hospital sites and proceed immediately to the Distnct Stroke Centre. going patients access to the CT scanner and life-saving clot busting drugs when appropriate. A team approach is essential for diagnosis. treatment and rehabilitation of stroke patients. ER physicians and nurse, assess and triage patients. Radiologists and CT technol- ogists are s ital tot dtagnstk interpretation of the stroke. Internists—the stroke experts— ensure patients receise the appropnate treat- ments and medications. Nursing staff in ICU. medicine and Rehabilitation provide on- going monitoring. Physiotherapists, speech language pathologies and occupational ther- apists as well as dieticians ensure patients receise the appropriate type and intensity of rehabilitation. Huns Penh Healthcare Alliance's Distract Stroke Centre was created in March 2002. From April 2(1112 to March 2003. a total of 202 stroke patients acre admitted to hospital in Huron and Penh. w rah 10 of those admitted to Stratford Hospital. F.Iesen patients received the clot -busting drug EPA. To further the light against stroke in Huron and Penh. additional funding from the MUnistrs of Health and Long Term Care has been received to implement a Stroke Prevention Clinic. This clinic can help reduce the nsk of umke in indisiduals at high nsk. such as those who have suffered a tran- sient ischemic attack ITIAI or mini -stroke and the nsk of recurrent umke in sunisors. Patient education is an important pan of the care prosided by the clinic. For more information. contact thine Noble. Montt Srnple C oxrnhnaior. ur the Nunn Perth Health( ore Alliance - 519-272-8210. err. 2298. The Heron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA . a group of tar 'oral hospitals le Saltwater' Ontario (Clinton Public. St. Marys Memorial. Eeadorllt Community and Stratford General) was crested te maintain and improve the "rattly M local healthcare services in the communities it serves. The HPHA Is an innovative patient ant family Wesel healthcare system committed le Duality. Unity. Integration. Leadership and Teamwork. PAUL STECKLE . In Appreciation "The strength of at>v political campaign is directly related to the calibre of (/k' volunteers and supporters that it is able to attract. With that in mind. I can confidently say that this has been my .strongest campaign ever.- Paul ver." Paul Steckle - June 2004 I aln grateful to have such a Targe and committed team of campaign volunteers and supporters working on my behalf. Their energy, enthusiasm and support has been tremendous. in recognition of that work and dedication, 1 would like to invite all my volunteers and supporters to an appreciation celebration at the Sacred Heart Church. in Winghans on Election Night. 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