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Huron Expositor, 2007-03-07, Page 5Opinion The Huron Expositor • March 7, 2007 Page 5 Huron County residents deserve a CT scanner, say committee volunteers To the Editor, Re: opinions expressed in the Feb. 28 issue. The CT scanner for Huron County'residents prompts our response. CT stands for computed tomogra- phy. A scan provides image data from different angles of the body. A scan is essential to diagnose can- cers, cardiovascular disease, infec- tions, trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. Approximately 1,300 Huron resi- dents are waiting for a scan at any given time. Many wait an unrea- sonably long'period of time. Huron County is the only county in Southern Ontario without a CT scanner. Why? Student doctors begin using a scanner to assist in diagnosis early in their training. Doctors accus- tomed to readily available scanners are most likely to practise medicine where access to a scanner is rea- sonably available. Huron County residents deserve a CT scanner, but we will have to pay for it ourselves. The Ontario government has not paid for scan- ners for the other areas and won't change their policy for Huron, even in an election year. They will spend their resources where they have wider appeal than the voters of dust one county. To bring a CT scanner to Huron County will cost between $2.5 — $3 million. This amount will cover the costs associated with the purchase of the scanner (approximately $1.5 million), structural renovations to accommodate the scanner, and the cost of the warranty/maintenance agreement. Huron County council has been asked for $1 million to help offset the purchase costs of the CT scan- ner. This would amount to $9 per Huron County family on average annually for five years or a one- time payment of about $45; a mod- est cost to ensure access to a valu- able diagnostic medical procedure close to home. The Town of Goderich has been approached for a contribution of $1 million and the AMGH Foundation has pledged $500,000. The remaining $2 million of the $5 million Diagnostic Imaging Campaign will cover the cost of the planned renovations to the existing two x-ray suites and the installa- tion of PACS (picture archiving communication system) at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. The PACS system enables the hospital, to transmit important diagnostic information to the patient's doctor and to other hospi- tals as needed. The dollars required to complete the campaign would be raised by asking for financial contributions from numerous individuals, busi- nesses and service clubs'through- out the area on a voluntary basis. The outlook is positive with many interested parties already indicat- ing their support. Huron is a prosperous county. Its people are industrious and progres- sive. They deserve and can afford access to the best health care avail- able, close to home. This scanner will benefit every- one in Huron County and is there- fore deserving of our support! Gordon Hill Blaine Stephenson Huron County CT scanner steering committee volunteers `Some evil -disposed persons' poison ■ ■ ■ dogs in Winthrop area in 1882 MARCH 3, 1882 One of the early pioneers of Huron County passed away on Tuesday of last week, in the person of Mr. Andrew Duncan Sr., of Clinton, who died at the age of 77 years. The deceased was born in Tyrone, Ireland and came to Canada in 1837. About a year afterwards he came west and set- tled on Lot 17, Bayfield Road, Stanley, which was then a perfect wilderness, hewing out for himself, a home, and soon gathering around him many warm friends among the settlers who followed him. He has been a resident of Clinton for the past nine years. His wife survives him. The new pastor of the Knox Church at Mitchell, Rev. Mr. Tully, has decided not to preach funeral sermons for any individual mem- ber of his congregation who may die, but at the close of each year to preach one general sermon in which reference will be make to those who have passed away dur- ing the previous 12 months. Mr. Hannah and Mr. Thompson Morrison who reside near Winthrop, had each a valuable dog poisoned a few evenings ago by some evil -disposed persons. Depredations of this mean charac- ter are becoming entirely too prevalent in this neighbourhood, and if the guilty parties are discov- ered they will, no doubt be made an example of. MARCH 8, 1907 At a meeting of the directors of the South Huron Agricultural Society held at Brucefield last Friday, it was decided to hold the annual entire stock at Brucefield on Friday, March 26 and to add to it a seed show for the exhibition of all kinds of grains and seeds and for which liberal prizes will be offered. It is to be hoped the enter- prising farmers of the district will show their appreciation of the efforts being put forth by turning out in large numbers both as exhibitors and spectators. The Egmondville Presbyterians are having their church and manse lighted by electricity. Mr. John Horan met with a painful accident in the Bell Engine Works last Tuesday by having his foot severely burned. He was assisting in pouring in the hot metal into a mould, when the bore burst, letting the metal out. . FEBRUARY 26, 1932 The first carnival of the season was held in the new arena in Brussels on Tuesday evening. The ice was in splendid condition owing to a few cold days. The carnival was opened with a speech from the Reeve. A large crowd of spectators was present and the band went to make the first carnival a huge suc- cess. The Arlie Marks Company pre- sented a Maggie and Jiggs comedy in Cardno's Hall in Seaforth on Wednesday evening before a limit- ed audience. The program was enjoyed, if one can judge by the laughter heard outside. MARCH 15, 1957 Fire, which for a time threatened a block -wide area early Wednesday morning, completely destroyed the lumber yard and planing mill of Ball -Macaulay Limited on Huron Street and the residence of George McGavin, to the north on High Street. Loss, estimated in excess of $60,000, is partially covered by insurance. At the height of the blaze, the flames were visible from Mitchell on the east and the RCAF Station, Clinton, nine miles to the west. Seaforth will hold a tax sale, the first in 15 years, council decided Monday night. Involved will be about 20 properties, with taxes totalling some $25,000 which have been in arrears the statutory peri- od. Scott Memorial Hospital experi- enced an operating loss of $10,569.95, it was revealed at the annual meeting of the hospital on Friday. This compares with a loss of $9,181 in 1955. Contributing to the loss is the fact that revenue from indigent patients produces less than half the cost of operation esti- mated at $10.62 per day. MARCH 3, 1982 It was a busy and successful week for Seaforth District High School's senior boys basketball team, perhaps the most successful week the Golden Bears have ever had. But, this coming week promis- es to be even busier. Yesterday (Tuesday) the Golden Bears defeat- ed Mitchell 60-58 in overtime at SDHS in a sudden -death Huron - Perth Conference semi-final. Neil Johnston scored the field goal that won it. Seaforth now advances to the best of three Conference final against Stratford Northwestern that begins Thursday here in Seaforth. The second game is Monday, with the third (if neces- sary) Wednesday.