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Huron Expositor, 2007-12-26, Page 2Page 2 The Huron Expositor • December 26, 2007 News Seili announces doctor from London will open clinical research centre at new FHT building From Page 1 long time and this is one tenants. When you build it, they will come. Hopefully, in a few months there will be another few announce- ments like this," he said. McGrath said that Seaforth Coun. Bob Fisher, who was absent from the meeting, shared his concerns. Fisher, in a phone interview the next day, said he still wanted to see due diligence done on the terms and lengths of the leases to of our new agreed wit adding tha m h McGrath's concerns, t it's not certain how any of Seaforth's five doctors will move into the new building. "We've only got five doctors here and we're going to need seven in the clinic. It's good to say we're going to build a field of dreams but I hope your dreams come true, Joe," he said. Seili responded that if Huron East doesn't move forward with the new FHT building, Seaforth could lose its } five doctors. It's good to say we're going to build a field of dreams but I hope your dreams come true, Joe,'-- Tuckersmith Coun. Les Falconer tenants and the shared area costs. Tuckersmith Coun. Les Falconer "This community has been stag - with 6111 Sherk, the Old Car Detective TO YOU BY HEARTLAND BROUGHT CREDIT UNION DENISE COTE'S 1957 MONARCH LUCERNE By Bill Sherk "The Old Car Detective" Another great story has arrived by the magic of email, this one from Denise Cote of Orleans, Ontario: "I was 18 years old in 1961. Fresh out of high school, I landed a job with the federal government as a bilingual secretary. When I received my first pay cheque, I actually thought I was rich, a whole $84.00 clear for two weeks. I got home so excited and told my dad that I just had to have a car now. So off shopping we go. "We found this gorgeous 1957 Monarch Lucerne. I fell in love with the fins so I bought it. The salesman wanted a $25.00 down payment and $25.00 monthly payments. The car cost $1,1oo.00. I figured I could handle that, seeing how rich I thought I was. I kept that car for four years and eventually drove it till it fell apart. "Two summers ago while visiting an antique car cruise night and never once seeing a 1957 Monarch, a bit of nostalgia hit me. I decided how nice it would be to find another one. After searching the Internet for quite a long time, I finally came upon one in Saskatchewan. "The only difference between this one and the one I used to own is the colour. My original car was navy blue and white while my present car is persimmon and white. Now I'm 64 years old and enjoying the Monarch as much as I used to when I was 18." The Monarch was introduced in 1946 as a companion car to the Mercury and was built only in Canada. For the first three model years ('46- '48), Mercury and Monarch shared bodies with Ford from the firewall back, with four inches of extra sheet metal for the hood and front fenders. From '49 to '51, Mercury and Monarch shared the same body as Lincoln. The shared -body theme continued through 1956, with the '57 Mercury and Monarch having their own distinctive body for the first time. The 1957 styling was a striking departure from the previous year and was described by the Ford Motor Company as "a dramatic expres- sion of dream car design." A 1957 Mercury convertible was chosen as the Indy 500 pace car, and both Mercury and Monarch that year offered a wide range of luxury options, including the "Seat -O -Matic" that automatically moved the front seat to one of 49 different positions by turning two dials. Quad headlights were available as an option for the first time, and a 312 cubic inch V-8 with 255 horsepower was standard equipment on all but the top-of-the- line models, which boasted a new 368 cubic inch V-8 with 290 hp. Denise Cote's 1957 Monarch Lucerne four -door hardtop is a splendid example of flamboyant styling from 5o years ago. We want to say thank you to our readers who send in their stories. Starting this month, we art giving a copy of Bill Sherk's book 6o Years Behind the Wheel: The Cars We Drove in Canada 1900-1960 to each reader whose story is published in CarStory. To share your stories or photos e-mail bill@carstory.com or write, Bill Sherk, 33 Oak St. E., P.O. Box 10012, Leamington, ON N8H 2C3. nant for years and you've got to keep going or you won't have com- munity centres either," he said. Seaforth Coun. Joe Steffler sup- ported Seili's comments saying that Huron East is in a good position with one of the only 17 community - run FHTs in Ontario. "By the time Munoz is here, there will be a lot more doctors than him on Munoz's program alone," he pre- dicted. Seili said Munoz is hoping to make a presentation to Huron East council sometime in January. "A thank you to the council as we would never be able to attract such professionals as Dr. Munoz without the support of the community," said Seili's written announcement to council. "The economic impact of this pro- ject is great with employment of more health care professionals as well as reducing the risk to our citi- zens of heart attacks and stroke," said the announcement. Clerk -Administrator Jack McLachlan said after the meeting that while no one has signed an agreement yet, the municipality is in negotiation with five tenants for the new FHT building. "You know for sure that the family health team is going in it," he said, adding that he couldn't yet name the others. Huron County health unit says it's prepared for a pandemic The Huron County Health Unit says it is ready for a pandemic outbreak. The Auditor General of Ontario released his annual report last week and said health units in the province are not adequately prepared for an outbreak. But, Huron Public Health Manager, Alex Berry, says the health unit has had a pan- demic plan in place for over 10 years. "We continually update the plan as we work with the hos- pitals, long term care facili- ed during an emergency." ties and other community Berry adds the health unit partners who would have a is in a unique position role during an outbreak." because the county's emer- The health unit has public gency management program health nurses dedicated to is based in the health unit, continually updating the allowing the health unit and emergency plan, which county and municipalities to includes the pandemic plan. plan for a pandemic in a coor- Berry says, "One key to our dinated way. pandemic plan is a clear way Berry says the residents of of making decisions. This is Huron County can be confi- important because we want dent that the health unit is to be able to respond quickly ready to deal with a pandem- to different scenarios in is outbreak. terms of what might be need- (wit; I Their life meant so much to you. Now it can mean so much to others. Donations made in memory of your loved one bring hope to people affected by cancer in your community and help fund life-saving cancer research and vital support services. To make a donation, call Huron -Perth Unit 1800 294-0086 Canadian Societe Cancer canadienne Society du cancer Leta Make Cancer History 1 IU 131.3)33 1 wwwcaecer.a MUNICIPAL WATER CUSTOMER LEAD SAMPLING Ontario Regulation 170/03 has recently been amended to address the new lead sampling requirements. Municipality of Central Huron has formulated a list of potential lead areas. The potentially affected areas will be sampled first. Anyone with concerns regarding lead can contact our office at 519-482-3997 and ask to be put on the sampling list. More information on lead can be found on the following website: www.ene.gov.on.ca Central Huron is required to start the first round of sampling between December 15, 2007 to April 15, 2008.