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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-04-27, Page 5( )pinion Veterans invited to opening of Canadian War Museum To the Editor, I am writing so that I can, through your publication, make our war veterans aware that the new Canadian War Museum will host its grand opening on the weekend of May 7 and 8. Given that this new facility, located on the south bank of the Ottawa River, (on the LeBreton Flats), is dedicated to the heroic deeds of Canada's war veterans, I would encourage all Canadians to visit the museum when next in our nation's capital. For more than a century, this country's armed services have kept us safe at home and abroad. Through world wars., regional conflicts, severe weather patterns and unthinkable natural disasters, the brave men and women of our military have shaped the history of Canada and have been a source of constant pride and admiration for all of our citizens. I am proud to say that the new Canadian War Museum is a worthy tribute to the many national heroes that have donned the uniform and offered their lives at the altar of freedom. It is with this is mind that the Canadian War Museum will officially open its doors on Sunday, May 8. The opening marks the 60th anniversary of VE Day at the end of WWII. Limited reserved seating has been set aside for veterans (plus one guest). Interested veterans are asked to confirm their attendance for the national commemorative and opening ceremonies, as well as for a special Veterans Affairs lunch, so that sufficient seating can be arranged. To register, veterans should call 1-866-652-9484. If you have any questions, or if you plan to attend the opening, I would invite you to call my Goderich office at (519) 524-6938 or 1-800- 465-1726. I would encourage veterans from across Huron - Bruce to consider taking part in this important national event but, moreover, I would urge everyone, young and old alike to visit this museum; you will be glad you did. Paul Steckle, M.P. Huron -Bruce Huron -Perth school board celebrates Catholic Education Week, May 1-6 To the Editor, During the week of May 1 6, the Huron -Perth Catholic District School Board will be celebrating Catholic Education Week 2005. The theme for the week is "Being the Body of Christ," a theme that is particularly appropriate in this "Year of the Eucharist." The foundational belief of Catholic education is that spiritual and moral formation are critical to the formation of the whole person and to the realization of the fullness of life. Catholic education always aims at forming students in the life -affirming Christian virtues that give life its true freedom, meaning and joy. In this way, Catholic education makes a distinctive difference not only to the lives of our students, but also to our communities, our province and our country. Catholic Education Week is marked by special activities at all grade levels, including prayer celebrations and service activities. I would like to invite you to visit any of our schools during this special week and to participate in any of our activities as we celebrate Catholic Education Week 2005. Sincerely, Larry Langan Director of Education Huron -Perth Catholic District School Board News Ir! •I, I•,li www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com AIL You are invited to attend these area churches St. Thomas Anglican Church A Congregation of the Parish of The Holy Spirit Jarvis St. Seaforth Fr. Michael Atkins Parish Office 527-1522 Sunday, May 1" - Masonic Service 4 p.m. - Choral Evensong Everyone Welcome - Refreshments following the service Please note: The regular 9:30 a.m. service will be cancelled on this day. Tues May 3 - ACW meeting at 7:30 at Dorothy's Catholic Church St. James RC Church 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 527-0142 Weekend Masses: Sat 5:15 pm Sun. 11:00 am St. Columban RC Church Saturday Mass at 7:30 pm Father Lance Magdziak Bethel Bible Church An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 527-0982 Sunday Worship Hour 11 am Sunday School 9:45 a.m. NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH 54 Goderich St. W. Sun., May 1, 2005 Sunday School Adult & Youth 9:30 a.m. Junior 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Rev. John Gould Sermon: Loving Jesus...Hating the Church Egmondville United Church Sunday, May 1 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Music by Men of Note - Male Chorus Steve Hildebrand - Lay Pastoral Minister in Training EVERYONE WELtrOME First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W., Seaforth Rev. Henry Huberts Sunday, May 1 Worship: 11:15 a.m. Special Music: "Hands in Praise" from Paris, Ont. Super Sat. April 30th Ages 8-12 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch Provided To Pre Register call 345-2407 or 527-2518 Man found deadin stairwell _HEALTH ON THE HILL_ Seaforth Community Hospital Site: Member of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance A 64 -year-old Seaforth man, found dead at the bottom of the rear stairwell at the Commerical Hotel in Seaforth last Friday morning, died of natural causes, says the Huron OPP. The OPP crime unit from Goderich, the identification unit from Mount Forest and several other officers from Huron County converged on the scene at the rear of the Huron OPP Main Street building Friday to investigate the death. "When a body is found like that, we have to go through the investigation," said Sr. Const. Don Shropshall on Monday. Shropshall said a post mortem conducted on Sunday THANK -YOU Ontario Early Years would like to thank the Following businesses for sponsoring the ESSO Family Math Program: • New Orleans Pizza • Pizza Train • The Lager House • Seaforth Bakery • Seaforth Foodland • Seaforth Optimist Club and • Seaforth Co -Operative Children's Centre The Ontario Early Years provides free early leaming/literary programs to families in your community and your generous donation made this program a great success. Check the Community Calendar to join the nearest program to you. in London, determined the man, George Naylor, died of natural causes. Naylor was living in the Commercial Hotel. Huron East man has licence suspended A 43 -year-old Huron East man lost his licence for 12 hours and was charged with speeding after he was stopped by Huron OPP on April 22 at 1:45 a.m. on Huron Road in Central Huron. A black 2003 Toyota stopped by police and the driver was found with an odour of alcohol on his breath. He was given -an alcotest resulting in a I2 -hour license suspension. Police clocked the car at 129 krn/h in an 80 km/h zone. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • THANK YOU To everyone who joined in : organizing, entertaining and celebratin• g the 125`'' Anniversary . of. . St. James Catholic Church : • Special thanks to Jim and Brenda DeJong and : :their families for the outstanding decorations. To: :Red Rose Catering - we thank you for n delicious: : meal. It was truly a Blessed Celebration! : URON COUNTY One P1allttt A line! Come and View the Wonderful Sight in the Greenhouse! NUlL SEN SSE Saturday, April 3001 & Sunday, May 1st, 2005 9am to 6pm Refreshments & Door Prizes... including a $100.00 Gift Certificate from Te -Em Farml OPEN NOUSE SPECIAL on 10 atletles et Nursery Stock! We are Proud to be the Only Distributor in the Area for Heritage Perennials Top Ten Perennials as listed in Canadian Gardening Magazine! Green Velvet Boxwood, Emerald Cedar, Grandiflora Hydrangea, Pink Beauty Pottentilla, Purple Leaf Sandcherry, Alpinea Spires, Dakota Gold Spirea, Canica Spruce, Minult Weigela, Ivory Tower Yucca in 1-2-3 gal. Containers! RETAIL AND WHOLESALE Y ' 77688 Orchard Line, R.R.1 Bayne! www.te-emfarm.ca 482-3020 Hours...Mon-Fri 8-8, Sat & Sun 9-6 1I First Innual AVENGER HUNT Saturday 10-11 am & Sunday 10.11am Families of 4 or more may register, and play • to win prizes! :V tith LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (LAC) SPRING UPDATE #2 Congratulations to the Seaforth Community! We are one of the first communities in Ontario to receive approval to establish a Family Health Team (FHT). This team will provide improved access to primary health care services (first contact with a health care provider) in our community and will be particularly important for those individuals who do not currently have a family doctor. Congratulations to Gwen Devereaux and the team of healthcare providers who submitted a successful proposal for funding. The patient satisfaction surveys consistently tell us that this hospital site is valued by and essential to this community. We are committed to working with you to ensure a vibrant site. HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE As Andrew Williams, CEO of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance noted during the FHT funding announcement: partnership, elbow grease, and leadership are critical elements to success. These ingredients are all evident in the recent Family Health Team funding announcement, revitalization of the Scaforth Community Health Centre, recruitment efforts, and planning for Hospital based services as our communities work together. The submission of Balanced Budget Plans has been difficult for Ontario Hospitals. The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care is quite clear that hospitals will he expected to have balanced budgets without significant funding increases, and health care services that hospitals provide will he redefined. Our Balanced Budget Plan submission to the government proposed measures to balance a $7 million deficit with the qualifier that thc Board was not in favour of reductions to direct service. The Alliance Board is committed to ensuring that none of the 4 Hospital sites close and that core services at each site include a 24-hour Emergency Department and supporting services. As a small site, we arc stronger and more stable as a member of a larger organization. There are the economics of scale in a shared administration and support staff, common integrated information technology. negotiated service contracts and volume purchasing. Staff have greater access to jobs across the 4 sites and there have been recent opportunities to create full time positions across sites. The Local Advisory Committee is the "recruitment committee.' for the Scaforth Community hospital, identifying needs for both the Hospital site and the medical clinic. We work closely with Gwen Devereaux. Community Development Officer of the eight Huron Perth hospitals. The LAC salutes the efforts of the Foundation who, through the financial support of the community and Nevada tickets, have contributed much financial support to the physician recruitment efforts in this community. We also acknowledge the recent support of the Huron East Community Development Trust and Huron East Count:il to the Seaforth Community Hospital Trust for thc Scaforth Community Health Centre and medical clinic. By working together we are stronger. LAC meetings are open to the public: please contact Grace Dolmagc at 527-3901 for meeting dates and times. Membership vacancies are advertised annually with applications welcomed from interested individuals in our community.