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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2006-05-24, Page 2Page 2 May 24, 2006 • The Huron Expositor Gear Up For Adventure! SUMFOrkeirk Day Ce014# FINAL REGISTRATION DATE May 30th - 6:30 - 8:30 pm • Certified Program Leaders • Themed Weeks • Screen -Free Activities • Crafts, Swimming, Games Register by May 30 and receive a bonus! $60/.week/ child $150 family rate of 3 or more children *daily and 1/2 rates available please inquire Registration includes swimming, bus trips will be extra Comparable Prices - Incomparable programs:. 26 Toronto St. Vanastra 519-482-3544 News Consultant expected to work all weekend to complete FHT plan From Page 1 Tuesday deadline could not be met, Hunt said she was confident the Ministry of Health would be flexible. "They're working with us and we all want it to be a win," she said. Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell said Friday she was hoping the business plan would be submitted Tuesday. "It's been a lot to bring together and there were outstanding issues but they are being addressed. It's time it was submitted so we can get moving on this," she said. She said 14 recommendations for the busi- ness plan were put forward by Huron East Deputy -Mayor Bernie MacLellan and econom- ic development officer Ralph' Laviolette dur- ing a presentation to the FHT steering com- mittee last Wednesday night. "The committee will give them (MacLellan and Laviolette) access to the plan prior to submission," she said. 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"There were assurances our points would be considered but we haven't seen anything in writing," he said Friday. "We've got to live with the plan for the next five or six years and we want to use it as Via. recruitment tool," he said. Huron East leaders anxious to see FHT plan From Page 1 answers about why we haven't seen it," he said Friday. "I have a concern that this was supposed to be a com- munity-based plan and the commu- nity doesn't seem to have a say in this." "Community leaders are very con- cerned that the plan has not been finalized on the Friday of a long weekend," said MacLellan. The deadline for the FHT business plan was Tuesday, May 23, a date that was already extended once. MacLellan told council Tuesday that he had been part of a number of meetings with those involved with the FHT planning and said, "It all appears to be moving ahead," adding that all the doctors are on board. "Unfortunately, it'll be down to the llth hour when we see the plan. But, we're confident we'll have it in time to make remarks so that it can be submitted in time," he said. Laviolette said Tuesday that he was not certain if Huron East repre- sentatives would see the business plan at all before it was submitted to the province. I still haven't seen it and whatev- er it is, I don't think it's going to made public," said Laviolette. "The Ministry is aware of the ker- fuflle and wants to have it resolved but it doesn't want to slow up the process. I still feel very confident it's going to work out," he said. FHT a joint effort, says Hay J e n n i f e r H u b b a r d GEMEMINSIM Huron County's fami- ly health team (FHT) was expected to take a step forward yesterday, as a business plan was submitted to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care just in time for the May 23 deadline. Dr. Keith Hay, a Clinton representative on the FHT steering committee, said the plan is a document out- lining administrative support for the team, its allied professionals and other sundry items. It also includes infor- mation. technology plans and an overview of some the clinical programs the team plans to pursue. Based in Seaforth, the Huron FHT's busi- ness plan featured a component from Clinton doctors who are planning to join the team as a satellite branch. "The whole process is a joint effort between the Seaforth and Clinton communities and I have no concerns about us making that deadline. This is what we've been working for months to accomplish," Hay said in an inter- view on Friday. "There are still some questions revolving around the remunera- tion of physicians in Seaforth that to my knowledge haven't been worked out yet, but that piece of the plan doesn't have to be carved in stone. Those issues will be resolved before we get up and running." Following the busi- ness plan submission, the steering committee will have to wait for ministry approval before moving forward. As both communities stand, Clinton and Seaforth are roughly equal in the services they are providing, Hay said, adding the FHT can only make things. better. "It's not about Clinton, Seaforth, or anybody else. It's sim- ply about improving patient care in Huron County," he explained. SEAFORTH INSURANCE Abe BROKER LTD./HIMG 111. '• rg z 11,, 3t. r� :"-• .. Home • Commercial *Auto • Farm • Out of Province Travel Insurance • 41 Main St. S. Seaforth 527-1610 Ken Canino, Joanne Williamson, Christa O'Neil and Barb Watt Gear Up For Adventure! SUMFOrkeirk Day Ce014# FINAL REGISTRATION DATE May 30th - 6:30 - 8:30 pm • Certified Program Leaders • Themed Weeks • Screen -Free Activities • Crafts, Swimming, Games Register by May 30 and receive a bonus! $60/.week/ child $150 family rate of 3 or more children *daily and 1/2 rates available please inquire Registration includes swimming, bus trips will be extra Comparable Prices - Incomparable programs:. 26 Toronto St. Vanastra 519-482-3544 News Consultant expected to work all weekend to complete FHT plan From Page 1 Tuesday deadline could not be met, Hunt said she was confident the Ministry of Health would be flexible. "They're working with us and we all want it to be a win," she said. Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell said Friday she was hoping the business plan would be submitted Tuesday. "It's been a lot to bring together and there were outstanding issues but they are being addressed. It's time it was submitted so we can get moving on this," she said. She said 14 recommendations for the busi- ness plan were put forward by Huron East Deputy -Mayor Bernie MacLellan and econom- ic development officer Ralph' Laviolette dur- ing a presentation to the FHT steering com- mittee last Wednesday night. "The committee will give them (MacLellan and Laviolette) access to the plan prior to submission," she said. As well, H: REID ALLEN 1 1 R\l Il RI.� RI. 1 OR \ 1 1(i • R ItII1 I\IIIi\(, SEAFORTH 527-2717 Team Vincent's Riding Lawn Mower & Garden Tractor SPRING SERVICE SPECIAL Includes: • 10 pt. inspection • Change oil & filters • Grease all bearings • Complete cleaning • Sharpen Blades c 98• w Lawn Mowers 7 point inspection 58r (e• Chain Saws 6 point inspection 3999 Parts Extra We Service All Makes & Models Cub Just North of Seaforth 527-0120 www.teamvincent.com tWa FARM EQUIPMENT Mitchell said she met with doctor representa- tives from both Seaforth and Clinton and believed the issue of how Seaforth doctors would be paid can be worked out after the business plan is submitted. Ralph Laviolette, Huron East's economic development officer, said the municipality presented about "20 or so" points to then -co- chair Penny Nelligan, outlining Huron East's concerns about the business plan, before the actual steering committee meeting. "There were assurances our points would be considered but we haven't seen anything in writing," he said Friday. "We've got to live with the plan for the next five or six years and we want to use it as Via. recruitment tool," he said. Huron East leaders anxious to see FHT plan From Page 1 answers about why we haven't seen it," he said Friday. "I have a concern that this was supposed to be a com- munity-based plan and the commu- nity doesn't seem to have a say in this." "Community leaders are very con- cerned that the plan has not been finalized on the Friday of a long weekend," said MacLellan. The deadline for the FHT business plan was Tuesday, May 23, a date that was already extended once. MacLellan told council Tuesday that he had been part of a number of meetings with those involved with the FHT planning and said, "It all appears to be moving ahead," adding that all the doctors are on board. "Unfortunately, it'll be down to the llth hour when we see the plan. But, we're confident we'll have it in time to make remarks so that it can be submitted in time," he said. Laviolette said Tuesday that he was not certain if Huron East repre- sentatives would see the business plan at all before it was submitted to the province. I still haven't seen it and whatev- er it is, I don't think it's going to made public," said Laviolette. "The Ministry is aware of the ker- fuflle and wants to have it resolved but it doesn't want to slow up the process. I still feel very confident it's going to work out," he said. FHT a joint effort, says Hay J e n n i f e r H u b b a r d GEMEMINSIM Huron County's fami- ly health team (FHT) was expected to take a step forward yesterday, as a business plan was submitted to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care just in time for the May 23 deadline. Dr. Keith Hay, a Clinton representative on the FHT steering committee, said the plan is a document out- lining administrative support for the team, its allied professionals and other sundry items. It also includes infor- mation. technology plans and an overview of some the clinical programs the team plans to pursue. Based in Seaforth, the Huron FHT's busi- ness plan featured a component from Clinton doctors who are planning to join the team as a satellite branch. "The whole process is a joint effort between the Seaforth and Clinton communities and I have no concerns about us making that deadline. This is what we've been working for months to accomplish," Hay said in an inter- view on Friday. "There are still some questions revolving around the remunera- tion of physicians in Seaforth that to my knowledge haven't been worked out yet, but that piece of the plan doesn't have to be carved in stone. Those issues will be resolved before we get up and running." Following the busi- ness plan submission, the steering committee will have to wait for ministry approval before moving forward. As both communities stand, Clinton and Seaforth are roughly equal in the services they are providing, Hay said, adding the FHT can only make things. better. "It's not about Clinton, Seaforth, or anybody else. It's sim- ply about improving patient care in Huron County," he explained.