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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-06-08, Page 22 - THE HURON EXPOSITOR, June 8., 2005 .''Orn Medical Centre 28 Centennial Drive, Seaforth NOK 1 WO 519-527-1770 Health & Wellness Centre of Excellence Owned & Managed by Seaforth Community Hospital Trust CHANGE OF HOURS With scheduled appointments to provide you with better care... EFFECTIVE JUNE 21m, 2005 The Tuesday evening walk-in clinic will be cancelled and replaced with scheduled appointments for patients and orphan patients of the Seaforth Medical Centre New Hours Monday 8:30am - 5:OOpm Tuesday 8:30am-5:OOpm Tuesday 2:OOpm - 7:OOpm (by appointment ONLY for patients and orphan patients of the Seaforth Community Medical Centre) Thursday 8:30am - 5:OOpm Friday 8:30am - 5:OOpm Please call to schedule an appointment 519-527-1770 Lack of coagulation machine will not create risks in Seaforth: Williams From Page 1 lack of a coagulation machine in Seaforth, which is also not being replaced at St. Marys hospital, will not create any risks for Seaforth patients. "In no way would we go ahead and do it if we thought if would affect patient care," he said. Peter Spittal read a section from the Alliance agreement that outlined that resource allocation decisions should be made by the Alliance board after consulting with key stakeholders, including the LAC. Williams responded that lab tests were not considered resource allocation decisions because they are not services that cause patients to go somewhere else for treatment. "This change does not cause us to change how to run the emergency room. We feel comfortable we still have this service," he said, adding that tests will still be offered in Seaforth but the processing will be done in Clinton. "We look at the impact on patient care first and MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST WATERING RESTRICTIONS (By -Law No. 77-2002) From May 1st until October 31st each year, ALL OUTDOOR WATER USE (garden/lawn watering, washing vehicles, filling pools, etc.) in BRUCEFIELD, BRUSSELS, EGMONDVILLE, SEAFORTH and VANASTRA is only permitted as follows: 1. in the morning between 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 2. in the evening between 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 3. on EVEN Calendar Days if you live WEST of Main Street in Seaforth, WEST of Turnberry Street in Brussels, WEST of Kippen Road in Egmondville, or NORTH of Mill Road in Brucefield 4. on ODD Calendar Days if you live EAST of Main Street in Seaforth, EAST of Turnberry Street in Brussels, EAST of Kippen Road in Egmondville, or SOUTH of Mill Road in Brucefield 5. Violations are subject to a fine of up to $300 exclusive of costs. (Some exemptions apply to newly planted lawns, Lawn Bowling Clubs and lawn/garden centres) Because of high water demands on our water systems during the summer months and in an effort to promote "good water conservation practices", we request all Huron East residents (urban and rural) to refrain from excessive water usage. MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL HURON In partnership with Clinton Public Hospital Foundation & Clinton Raceway Inc. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL We are seeking an experienced firm to provide video production and CD-ROM mastering and duplication services. The project encompasses on location shooting of raw footage, interviews, digital photography and video editing to serve as an Economic Development and Recruitment tool for the partner organizations. Proposals for the contract services addressed to the Clerk Administrator, Richard Harding, 23 Albert Street, P.O. Box 400, Clinton, Ontario, NOM 11.0 will be received until 2:00 p.m. on the closing date of June 24, 2005. Bid documents can be viewed or obtained through the Administration office, at the address above, or by telephone CP 519-482-3997. Documents will be available for pick up on or after Tuesday, June 7, 2005. Submissions must be clearly marked as follows: Contract #005272005 PROMOTIONAULIFESTYLE AND HEALTH CARE RECRUITMENT VIDEO CD-ROM Request for Proposal CLOSING DATE June 24, 2005 Under no circumstances will facsimile bids or late submissions be accepted or considered. Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. The Municipality of Central Huron relies on this advertisement to provide public notice of thih business opportunity and is not obligated to notify any potential bidders in any other manner. Richard Harding Clerk Administrator Municipality of Central Huron www.centralhuron.com foremost," he said. Williams added that with multi-million dollar machinery, like a new PACS (Picture Archiving Communications System) needed soon within the Alliance, the hospital needs to be careful what it raises money for. Rooyakkers agreed saying, "Why blow money on a machine you don't need here? I'd rather have them spend the money somewhere else. If someone down the street can do it and get it back just as quick, I don't worry about it." Graeme Johnston, regional coordinator of laboratory services for the Interhospital Laboratory Partnership for hospitals in Huron, Perth, Wellington and Grey Counties, along with Dr. Malcolm Carlson, laboratory director for the same organization, agreed during an interview that coagulation machines do not need to be on site at a hospital to have tests returned in a timely fashion. "Seaforth's machine was at the end of its natural life history and no longer serviceable. Hospitals at other sites have run for years without coagulation machines on site," said Carlson. He said couriers are used to transport lab tests between hospitals every day and that in the worst cases of bad weather, OPP officers have been able to get tests where they needed to go. "I can't recall in 20 years a case when weather impeded our ability to transfer tests in time," said Johnston. "It often takes longer for a lab technician to come from home than to move a test to another site. And, results come back immediately through the information system (computer)," said Carlson. Carlson added that in the case of heart attack patients, clot -busting drugs would likely be given immediately, regardless of the results of a lab test. "If we don't do that, we haven't treated the patient adequately," he said. In an interview following the meeting, Rodney said he would no longer be pursuing the idea of a distinct role for the Seaforth hospital within the Alliance. "I'm backing off a bit. It's not because anyone's pressuring me but because the present Seaforth doctors are comfortable with the present status of the hospital within the Alliance," he said. Thursday afternoon 'ritual' gave many musical education From Page 1 and said she has strong memories of her Thursday afternoons at choir practice: "Audrey was extremely assertive but you always knew you were welcome. It was fun but you were at choir for a reason," she said. Hoornaert said watching her daughters sing in the choir and watching McLlwain conduct the junior choir for the last time Sunday brought back many memories as well. "Everytime she conducts, it all comes back. She snaps her fingers and I sit up a little straighter," she laughed. While both she and her daughters also took piano lessons, Hoornaert said the musical education she got at junior choir was invaluable. "It was a spiritual influence as well. It gave us a chance to learn all the old hymns," she said. Susan Campbell, whose five-year-old daughter Jessie joined the junior choir this year, said her daughter has brought home several songs she sang while a choir member as a child. "I enjoyed it and all my sisters were it in too. It was a great way for kids to be exposed to musical training and it was accessible for everyone who wanted it," she said. Marg Whitmore, Northside's organist for the past 29 years, said she's going to miss working with McLlwain in the junior choir. "Audrey and I got along so well - we've known each other most of our lives," she said. Whitmore, whose children all sang in the junior choir, said she appreciated the discipline and the education children in the choir received. "Kids who have to be at a certain place at a certain time learn to be independent and dependable. And, they all had to sit up tall and sing out. Audrey made it enjoyable too," she said. McLlwain said she's enjoyed her 40 -plus years as junior choir leader at Northside. "Choir brings something out of children that might not come out otherwise. And, your voice doesn't take much to carry around," she said. She said Thursday afternoon practices from 4 to 5:15 p.m. helped the junior choir perform at church every other week, along with special performances at Advent and Christmas. While the choir used to have 30-40 children, it has dwindled to 15-20 members in recent years with fewer families attending church and more competition with sports after school. "I keep saying you can do both if you really want to. It's a good balance," said McLlwain. Her two sons, Mark and David, also were junior choir members. And, while she's retiring as choir leader, McLlwain said she'll remain in the senior choir. "I'll still be involved in music. You have to use it or you lose it," she said. Police seeking Huron East man Huron OPP are looking for a 25 -year-old Huron East man on charges of assault, mischief, unlawfully in a dwelling and two counts of breaching probation. Police were called to a Main Street apartment in Seaforth on June 4 after a woman called about the man banging on the door, demanding entry to the apartment. Another woman who tried to intervene was assaulted. When police arrived the man fled the scene, damaging property in the process. The continues. Heartl1iiill Community Credit Union Limited ti bop wilily, %hip mak( (', (/ll ill/je'!i'111 investigation NOTICE TO THE MEMBERS OF HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION Gary Jewitt. Chair of the Board is pleased to announce that Heartland Community Credit Union has entered into formal discussions to pursue a merger with Woodslee Credit Union. They service a similar marketplace in the Essex County region and have similarities 10 Heartland in their history, rural and small urban focus, and commitment to communities. Woodslee has assets of $300 million with a membership over 20,000. The combined Credit Union would serve over 30.000 members with assets under administration of $470 million. Dennis Wipp, the current President & Chief Executive Officer of Woodslee will continue in this position with the new entity until his planned retirement in 2007. Jim Lynn, the current Chief Executive Officer of Heartland, will assume the position of Executive Vioe-President & Chief Operating Officer. The Boards of Woodslee and Heartland are grateful to have two such strong. experienced and well-respected executives to ensure the success of the new credit union. This is an excellent strategic fit for our Credit Union as it wIN further strengthen long term via- bility and allow for increased services In the respective regions of both Credit Unions. The Board and Management Team recognize that in order to expand and grow, to provide the best products and services to members, to enhance career opportunities for employees, and to increase support and involvement within the community, a merger with Woodslee Credit Union is another step towards ensuring that future. Both Credit Unions play a major role within their respective communities and by joining these Iwo entities we increase our reach within the region and throughout Southwestern Ontario. Subject to full due diligence and business case analysis, a merger agreement is anticipated to be official by December 31, 2005. Prior to that, there will be several steps that will be taken to ensure open communication with all members. The Board and Staff are excited and proud about this announcement as we believe it supports a vision of providing exceptional expanded services 10 our communities In a rapidly changing marketplace. Members wand access to an ever increasing array of competitively prioed prod- ucts and services. This merger will help to ensure you have the access you deserve. We lnvfte you to continue with us in our journey towards a future based on traditional values of 'People before Profits" while expanding services and expertise to serve you even better! For more information, please contact: Jim Lynn, Chief Executive Officer (519) 482 3466 ext 242 e-mail: jlynn@heartlandcommunitycu.on.ca or Gary Jewitt. Chair of the Board (519) 482 3231