HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2017-03-15, Page 7Seaforth dentist office changes ownership
Shaun Gregory
Huron Expositor
Tulips Dental Centre in
Seaforth is welcoming a new
owner, but former tenure Dr.
Elizabeth van Maanen is not
riding off into the sunset just
yet.
Dr. van Maanen is working
Wednesdays and Thursdays,
continuing her employment
part-time at tie main strip
office.
"Don't worry, I will not
be going quite yet, while I'll
be reducing my hours," Dr.
van Maanen stated in a two
page document
she provided to the com-
munity. "1 wish to person-
ally thank you for the confi-
dence that you have shown
me and wish you all the
best in the future."
Following in foot steps
that provide service to more
than 1700 clients; Dr. San-
jeev Jaswal has been passed
the torch.
He is figuratively running
with it, however he plans to
keep it right here; the mar-
ried man with two children
is keeping the flame ignited
in Seaforth as long as
possible.
Hailing from a long list of
dental credentials, Sanjeev
brings numerous years of
experience to town. The
native of India had been
practicing in the field of ,den-
tistry for two decades before
migrating to Canada.
Upon moving here, San-
jeev had two options, either
join a licensing program or
enrol into school. He chose
the education route where
he completed his Doctor of
Dental Surgery (DDS)
degree at the University of
Western.
Living in the apartment
above Tulips Dental Centre,
Sanjeev said as time
progresses he sees his family
staying here permanently
and purchasing a douse in
the area.
"1 always wanted to work
in a small town," Sanjeev
said March 7 in the front
entrance of the Tulips Dental
Centre. "1 grew up in the
countryside back home in
India."
Ile admitted to not being
fond of the city life.
Sanjeev is currently also
working in Burlington Ont.,
commuting four hours a day
there three days a week.
Both jobs are demanding
but he said this is his passion
Second budget draft --Public Works facing cuts and two
councillors want overall increase down to 5 per cent
Shaun Gregory
Huron Expositor
The second budget draft was pre-
sented for discussion at Huron East
council and Public Works is forecasting
a much better year than the last in
terms of funding although they are still
expecting to face cuts.
In 2016, Public Works were forced to
put the brakes on several construction
projects, roughly $2 million, said Huron
East's treasurer/ finance manager,
Paula Michiels.
This year however, the Ontario
Community Infrastructure Fund
(OCIF) which is meant for "top ups"
has granted Huron East $800,000.
During a council meeting March 7,
Tuckersmith Coun, Larry McGrath
called the lump sum of money offered
by the province an attempt by the
Premier of Ontario, Kathleen Wynne
to keep her political presence afloat.
This money is being put towards the
Winnipeg Street, Toronto Boulevard,
and Regina Road construction projects
in Vanastra. This includes the roads,
sewers and storm drains which
Michiels estimates will cost in the
neighbourhood of $2 million.
The downfall is the 2005 backhoe has
once again been cut out of the budget;
instead of the direction of buying a new
machine, council has requested Public
Works to repair it for roughly $19,000.
Though several councillors were in
favour of the cut, Brussels ward
representative; David Blaney played the
role of "devil's advocate"
"If you are going to put that amount
of money in, it could still fall apart next
year," he told council. "You're gambling
by buying (a) lottery ticket and hoping
you get a winner."
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trand. "We are not challenging our-
selves at all."
Blaney considers government
upsurges, as "arbitrary" numbers and
says the County of Huron is part of the
reason that Huron East is sitting at a
6.09 overall increase.
If we are that close to getting it down to fiver cent,
don't know why we can't do that, whether it's the
(Grey) fire hall or some other ideas," stated
Tuckersmith Coun. Ray Chartrand. "We are not
challenging ourselves at all."
He went on to say that this move
would lose the "core competencies" of
the Public Works department. Referring
back to the (OCIF), Blaney said the
province does not hand out large
amounts of funds habitually, so they
should, "get a grip on it."
Seaforth Coun. Bob Fisher and Tuck-
ersmith Coun. Ray Chartrand
requested that the overall increase of
6.09 per cent be brought down to five
per cent.
"If we are that close to getting it down
to five per cent, I don't know why we
can't do that, whether it's the (Grey) fire
hall or some other ideas," stated Char -
"For years lower tier municipalities
have been asked to cover the County
because the County needed to bring its
budget down," he said.
Council has requested the municipal
levy increase of 5.86 per cent be
brought down to five per cent.
In addition to the backhoe being
axed, along with the added repairs and
a few adjustments and funds from
reserves, Michiels is confident this
demand can be accomplished.
The 2017 budget process is close to
completion; the final meeting is set to
coincide with the April 4 council
meeting.
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Dr. Sanjeev Jaswal has recently purchased Tulips Dental Centre
in Seaforth.
and looks forward to taking At this time he mentioned
over such a well-developed Tulips Dental Centre is tak-
establishment. ing new clients.
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4 wins
John Coleman, Bill Rober-
ton, Arnie Ramsey
3 wins
Grace Dawe, Donna
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Seaforth
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Seaforth Chiropractic Centre
RETIREMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
would like to announce my retirement on
March 31, 2017, I am selling my practice to
Dr. Kim Blok B.Sc., D.C., owner of Optimal Health
& Chiropractic at 53 Main St. S. in Seaforth. Past
or present patients, your clinical records will be
at Optimal Health (519)600-2200. Dr. Kim and
Dr. Mitch welcome you to their practice and
I know you will be in good hands. I totally
appreciate my patients, this Community and
working "Downtown Seaforth" since 1979.
It's been Wonderful.
Thank you and take good care.
Dr. Tom Devereaux
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