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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2004-09-15, Page 5News Meryl Heath photos Drumhead service More than a dozen area residents gathered at the Seaforth cenotaph Saturday afternoon for a Drumhead Service commemorating both the local legion branch's 75th anniversary as well as marking the third anniversary of the terrorist -driven attacks along the eastern U.S. seaboard, which claimed more than 3,000 lives -- 24 of whom were Canadian. The service is a military tradition dating back to the clan wars of Scotland. At top, local veterans march in the parade while at left, the drums are stacked to create an altar while Zone Commander Shirley Chalmers speaks above. Seaforth hospital gets $107,433 for roof and accessibility upgrade By Susan Hund.rtmork Expositor Editor The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance will receive close to $700,000 for capital upgrades at its four hospitals, following a recent announcement by the provincial government. Of the total, Seaforth Community Hospital will receive $107,433, Clinton Public Hospital will recievc $109,594, St. Marys Community Hospital will receive close to $100,000 and Stratford General Hospital will receive close to $460,000, says Alliance vice-president and chief financial officer Ken Haworth. "It's good news. It doesn't impact the budget and the deficit but it helps us deal with building issues," he says. "We were expecting it but we didn't know what the timing would be." Haworth says the funds in Seaforth will go towards removing harriers to the disabled under the Ontario Disabilities Act and upgrading sections of the hospital roof that is leaking. "The funding is ongoing each year and this year. they'll mostly go towards health and safety upgrades," says Haworth. "In the past we haven't been able to get dependable funding for capital projects and this funding is meant to maintain the buildings," he says. In a press release from Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell, she says over $1.7 million will he going towards hospitals in Huron and Bruce Counties. "The McGuinty government is making sure the facilities for Godcrich, Clinton, Seaforth, Exeter, Wingham, South Bruce Grcy and Grey Bruce remain in top condition for patients in Huron -Bruce," she says in the press release. "This investment will help our local hospitals keep pace with needed improvements so that they can continue to offer the very hest care to the residents of Huron -Bruce" says Mitchell. A total of $60 million in capital funding - more than three times the amount spent last year - will he provided to all Ontario hospitals for projects including: - renovations to improve the condition and efficiency of clinical spaces, such as upgrading electrical systems; - structural repairs, including roof replacement and removing mould and hazardous materials; - upgrading heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and replacing windows; and - improvements to comply with safety standards and building code requirements, such as upgrading fire alarm systems and hack -up generators. Funding is being provided through the government's Health infrastructure Renewal Fund, a new funding method that will provide hospitals with predictable year- to-year funding for renewal projects and reduce administrative overhead, says the press release. Other hospitals in Huron -Bruce receiving funding include Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Godcrich - $ 118, 488,South Huron Hospital Association in Exeter - $ 107, 570, Wingham and District Hospital - $ 113, 535. South Brucc Grey Health Centre - $ 434, 405 and Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre - $ 721, 219. Ontario's new free vaccines will protect kids THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Sept. 15, 2004-5 SEAFORTH INSURANCE BROKER LTD. 527-1610 v. ri v • Home • Commercial •Auto • Farm • Out of Province Travel lnsurance 41 Main SI. S. 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Michael Atkins Parish ONice 527-1522 Sunday, September 19 The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Worship 9:30 em Prayer Group resumes Mon., Sept. 20 et 7 pm Growers at 7:30 pm EveryoneWelcome Bethel Bible Church An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 527-0982 Sunday Worship Hour 11 am Sunday School 9:45 am Jim Wyllie - Pastor NORTHSIDE - CAVAN UNITED CHURCHES Cavan 9.30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Nonhside Winthrop 54 Goderich SI. W. Minister Rev. John Gould Sunday, September 19 Sermon - -Is God Your Broker?• You are invited to attend these area churches Catholic Church St. James RC Church 14 Victoria Street. Seaforth 527-0142 Weekend Masses: Sat 5:15 prn Sun. 11:00 am St. Columban RC Church Saturday Mass at 7:30 pm Father Lance Magdziak Egmondville United Church Sunday, September 19 Anniversary Service at 11 am Guest Minister - Jane Keupfer Lunch to follow Sunday School • Ages 6 & up • 10 am Steve Hildebrand Lay Pastoral Minister in Training vs • Weic•, First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W., Seaforth Minister Rev. Henry Huberte Pianist - Brenda Hubert* SUN., SEPT. 19 Sunday Morning Services at 11:15 a.m. Sunday School Classes Resume. Nursery Provided. The government of Ontario is helping kids stay safe from chicken pox and meningococcal meningitis, and helping families by adding these free vaccinations to the routine immunization schedule. Here's how it works: • Vaccines•for chicken pox and meningococcal meningitis are now available for one -year-old children in Ontario born on or after September 1, 2003. • Starting in January 2005, 5 -year-olds who haven't had chicken pox can also get the vaccine, as well as high-risk people of any age. • Also starting in January 2005, 12 -year-olds, 15- to 19 -year-olds and high-risk people of any age will be eligible for free meningococcal meningitis vaccinations. For more information, talk to your doctor or local public health unit. Call 1-877-234-4343. TTY 1-800-387-5559. Or visit HealthyOntario.com. •