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Times-Advocate, 1981-07-01, Page 1a Hospital readies for accreditation, hookup, with area teaching hospitals The Canadian Aceredit,a- lion Council will be making an inspection of South Huron Hospital this week and all members of the staff have been working to ensure that the high standards required by the council will be met it was reported at the annual meeting, Tuesday. Audrey Pooley, director of nursing, said the staff have high expectations for a three-year accreditation term this year with the new facilities, improved inser- vice program, a library, nur- sing . process implemented and quality assurance es- tablished. Chief of tnedical staff, Dr. William O'Connor and hospital administrator A SMALL BATH bath tub at the Saturday. TUB — Christine Schade tries out a small Dashwood Medical Centre rummage sale, T -A photo Imp�ired driver gets $500 penalty Ronald Joseph Bower - bank, Huron Park and formerly of Exeter, was fin- ed $500 or 50 days when he pleaded guilty to an im- paired driving charge before Judge W.G. Cochrane in Ex- eter court, Tuesday. Bowerbank had been charged. on December 14 following a single car acci- dent in which he z''Pack a hydro pole. He had his licence suspended for three months and was given four months in which to pay the fine. Atthe request of the Crown, charges of dangerous driv- ing, misleading police and driving while under suspen- sion were withdrawn against Bowerbank. Wilfred C. Paton, Exeter, was fined $300 or 30 days after pleading guilty to driv- ing with a blood alcohol con- tent of over 80 mgs. on May 9. A breathalizer test showed a reading of 150 mgs. He too had his licence suspended for three months and he was given 60 days in which to pay the fine. A fine of $200 or 20 days was levied against Ralph Ivan Bremner of Norwood Village, Exeter, who had pleaded guilty to possession of a restricted drug on March 28. He was found in possession of some LSD. Two other men charged with possession of mari- juana were found guilty but not convicted. Each was placed on probation and given a conditional dis= charge. Charles A. Mortley, RR 2 Zurich, had been charged with posion of drugs on June 4 and Rodney Dobson, Exeter, was also charged on June 4. Three Huron Park residents, Kevin Joseph Albas, William Thomas Mof- fatt and David Kenneth Piercey, received suspended sentences and were placed on probation for one year after pleading guilty to the theft of gasoline from a motor vehicle on June 15. The court learned the three were caught by a neighbour before any ap- preciable amount of gasoline was taken and Judge Cochrane said it was more of Settlement is reached The Huron County Board of Education and its Elementary School Teachers announced this weethat a tentative agree- ment has been reached for the September 1, 1981 to August 31, 1982 contract year. Details will be released following ratification by both parties. It is expected that the teachers will vote on the tentative agreement ear- ly in September of 1981. r an attempted theft than an actual theft. _ None of the three had previous records. In the only other case •heard on Tuesday's docket, Robert Brand, Exeter, was fined $200 for failing to com- ply with the requirements of the Income Tax Act. Still await decisions Two area municipalities are still awaiting the deci- sion of the Ontario Municipal Board following recent hearings. Hensall' Clerk Betty Oke said there has still been no word received from the OMB into Hensall's applica- tion to annex approximately 200 acres of land from Hay Township. That hearing was chaired by Vernon Singer, Q.C. There has been no word as yet from the OMB into Ex- eter's application for the rezoning of land on Highway 83 East to facilitate the proposed move of Laidlaw Transport. Clerk Liz Bell said she phoned the OMB on Friday and was told that Hugh W. Kelly, B.Sc., Q.C., had not reached his decision. Kelly had said at the con- clusion of the hearing he would make his decision "possibly by the time the day is over". He had in- dicated that a verbal deci- sion at the conclusion of the hearing was possible, but ex- plained he preferred to ex- press in writing some of the technical planning matters that would have to be ad- dressed in his decision. Roger Sheeler also com- mented on the accreditation review. The latter said he was not hesitant about being confi- dent that the hospital would again be given accredita- • tion. Dr. O'Connor also an- nounced that together with the administrative staff, the medical staff have been working to expand the con- sultant out-patient services and a TV interacra&sawith University Hospital and other teaching hospitals in the area should become a reality. He said the latter was a possibility for this year. Expan ion of the out- patient s rvices play include interna medicine and eye, ear, nose and throat. Dr. O'Connor commented that the addition of DE. B. Ha'Eri, orthopaedic surgeon to the consultant stajf, had greatly relieved the lack of orthopaedic services at the hospital. The medical staff at South Huron consists of seven ac- tive, one honorary, eight consultants and 20 associate members, along with four dental staff. In his report, Sheeler noted that the past year has been one of challenge, progress and change with a great deal of the staff energies spent on improving the physical plant and up- grading the fire safety program. "Staff responded well to the total situation and joined together to ensure that the quality of care offered the patients did not suffer in the process, he said in reference to the building program. Various services at the hospital have been relocated to gain maximum utilization of the facility, he com- mented. Sheeler also said a major emphasis had been placed on public relations to make the hospital more available to the community and to keep the public informed of the various activities within and this program will continue to receive attention over this next year. It was announced that a steering committee com- prising four representatives of the Ministerial Associa- tion, two members from the medical staff, two represen- tatives from the nursing department together with the administrator has been formed to investigate the feasibility of introducing a chaplain and pastoral_ care service to the complex. This concept enables the whole person to be treated — the spiritual and emotional as well as the psychological and physical. Sheeler ad- vised. Negotiation underway Contract negotiations are underway this week in Brantford between the United Food and Com- mercial Workers Inter- national Union and Aylmer DelMonte. Union members at six plants have been in a strike - lockout position since late May, including the Canadian Canners Ltd. plant in Exeter. Tony Matttucci, president of local 596 and local union chairman, Jack Caldwell, went to Brantford on Mon- day for the negotiations. Local plant manager Jack Urguhart said last week the plant would be operating as the pea harvest gets un: derway this week. In his comments, board chairman R. C. Dinney paid tribute to the professional and efficient manner in which Sheeler has carried out his duties. He also paid tribute to all staff members and the Hospital Awi4liary "for their tireless efforts and tremendous financial contribution". He said that the hospital would be hard pressed to get along without the support of the Aux3jia'y. .16. have many more ex- citing plans and innovations for the coming year and we trust we will have the sup- port of the whole communi- ty to make our health care centre the very best possible," Dinney conclud- ed. Property committee chairman Jim Kneale noted the board had spent $278,000 in the capital projects this year and called attention to a remark in the finance com- mittee report which said the capital funds have been depleted and this may necessitate going to the publicin order to continue upgrading the facility. Kneale said the board would continue to look to the 'people of the area ti support continued improvements, noting they had been generous in this regard in the past. He said future plans call for an expansion of the meals -on -wheels program. day care and day surgery and the stablishment of a medical centre. "It will cost money," he advised. The finanical report show- ed that donations last year amounted to $24,549, more than. double the previous year. Net loss for the year was $12,907, down about 50 percent from the 1980 total. Operating expenses were $1,416,348. In her report, Mrs. Pooley outlined many of the programs being undertaken by the nursing staff to up- date their efficiency and procedures. "With changes in nursing occurring constantly we can- not bury our heads in the said, we must keep abreast of what is happening and be realistic and reasonable in our expectations," she ex- plained. Mrs. Leone Brock gave the report of the Auxiliary, out- lining their functions over the past year. She reported that there are 21 girls in the Teen Volunteer Program and they have given 2,644 hours of service. Morning adult volunteers, ten regular workers- plus four substitutes have looked after• the admissions emergency department five mornings a week throughout the year and have served ap- proximately 1,098 hours. The Auxiliary purchased 16 new beds for the hospital at a cost of $14,250 and 14 more to page 2 turn Please Ames Serving South Huron, North Middlesex One Hundred and Eighth Year, 4 •1 ` �� Ot ' t • e] WHEELBARROW RACERS — Racing wheelbarrows in the South Huron Junior Farmers Farm -Olympics Sunday were: (from left) Brian Williams and Paul Pavkeje. Enjoying the ride were Allan Rowe and Marg Pym. oca & North Lambton Since 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, JULY 1, 1981 kpf Price per copy 40 Cents ix win Ont. scholarships Six grade 13 students at South Huron recorded marks of 80 percent or more accoraing to results released Friday by principal J. L. Wooden. Heading the Ontario scholars is Paul McAuley son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerry McAuley, Exeter. The others are Arndt Ver- maeten, Mary Anne Hogan, Doug Brooks, Doug Hoffman and Susan Fleming. Arndt Vermaeten is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Vermaeten, Exeter; Mary Anne Hogan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hogan, Exeter; Doug Hoffman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul McAuley Mary Anne Hogan Arndt Vermaeten 1 Doug Brooks Riddell sees grant cutback Aux. Doug Hoffman Susan Fleming Tough times ahead Municipal councils face a "tremendous challenge" ahead because of govern- ment cutbacks. observed Jack Riddell MPP for Huron -Middlesex. when he addressed the .lune session of Huron county council. LIONS SPONSOR SINIORS TRIP — More than 100 Exeter and area senior citizens enjoyed a bus trip to the Kitchener area sponsored by the Exeter lions dub. Shown arranging lunch baskets are Chan Livingstone, A! Epp, Barb Beckett, Don Mousseau and Peg Seller. T -A photo Riddell warned municipal cbuncils will see cutbacks by both provincial and federal governments. Meaning municipalities will 'not be able to rely as heavily on the funds available from these governments to support many of the cost sharing programs in place. Both governments have backed (themselves into a financial corner, said Riddell. and they have little room to manoeuvre. Riddell made his com- ments to council at their last session before the summer recess. a meeting when past wardens and local mambers of parliament are guests of council for the day. Riddell observed the transfer of responsibility for able-bodied welfare clients back to the municipality from fancily benefits. is one more indication where more responsibility will be placed on local municipalities. County e•etuncil learned at their meeting that it was an- nounced recently that the province will begin negotiations shortly to transfer this responsibility to local municipalities. The ministry will he setting up pilot projects in the province to work out the details of transferring cases hack and the changes to take place Please turn to page 2 Clare Hoffman, Exeter and Susan Fleming is the daughter of M. . and Mrs. Greg Fleming, RR 2, Crediton. Topping the grade 12 students was Kevin Glasgow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Glasgow, Exeter while Rob Gratton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Gratton, Grand Bend was judged the top student in grade 11. In grade 10, .Deborah Josephson, daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Gaylen Josephson was on top of the list with Rachel Mellecke, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Mayo Mellecke. Dashwood leading the grade nine students. Secondary school honour graduation diploma: Veronican Adams, Janet Allister. Bill Bailey, Dave Bell, Ann Marie Brand, Terri Brintnell, Doug Brooks. Leslie Campbell, Catherine Creery, Philip DeHaan. Heidi Eisenschink, Val Finkbeiner. Susal Flem- ing, Nancy Ford, Kathy Gif- fin,- Karen Guenther, Kim Heather, Janice Heywood, Doug Hoffman, Mary Anne Hogan.Ed Hunter-Duvar, Meagan Jongkind, Bonnie Juniors aid fund The Exeter Rec Centre grounds development project's 1981 canvass received a second $1,000 donation, Saturday. The South Huron Junior Farmers' club through president Bob Pavkeje, presented the money to grounds committee chair- man Don Cameron. The development com- mittee began a canvass Monday; June 22, to raise an estimated $97,000 to com- plete the rec centre grounds. Top priority for the group is the construction of a $65,000 agricultural building to be used at the fall fair. Pavkeje said the intent of Junior Farmers is to better the community and con- struction of a new fair building is a community betterment. He said the money donated was raised by the .Junior Farmers through com- munity events, such as their dances. He also noted the club has been involved ih past fairs by running a tractor rodeo the past three years and a food booth. Cameron said the can- vass was "doing pretty well". About $1,000 has been turned in so far, but Cameron pointed out that the canvass had just begun and a lot of money collected had not yet been turned in. It is encouraging Cameron said that the townships are happy and excited with the prospects of a new fair building. "We're going to have the building for the fair," he stated. The committee's fund raising drive was kicked off with an initial $1,000 donation from Kentucky Fried Chicken company. Keys, Paul Mansfield, .Janet McAllister, Paul McAuley, Robyn McLellan, Jon Mellecke, Brenda Miller, Donna Miller, Lloyd Morden. Brenda Murray, Betty Neevel, Suzanne Patterson. Wayne Parsons, Steve Pearce. Marilyn Pepper,Paul Perry, Brenda Pincombe, Brenda Pinder, Barbara Rader, Doug Ray- mond, Diane Rundle, Ilona Schaufler, Liz Scott. Bevan Shapton, Ellen Shephard, Lisa Stretton, Michelle Triebner. Teresa VanRaay, Arndt Vermaeten, Sandra Yearley. Secondary school graduation diplomas: Audrey Grace Adkins, Marilyn Ruth Baarda, Becky Cheryl Baker. Diane Elizabeth Ballantyne, Elizabeth Bax. Peter Micheal Bedard. Patti Ann Bedour. Bryan Frederick Beer. James Terry Bender, Joseph John Berendsen, Please turn to page 3 Kevin Glasgow Rob Gratton Deborah Josephson "I Rachel Mellecke Catch thief suspect after speedy chase The past wee keno could turn out to be a costly one for an Exeter youth He was charged a total of three times. all at different locations and times • in the town. for squealing tires and making unnecessary noise with his motor vehicle The youth will appear rn Exeter court to face the three counts Another ratan was charged following .1 police chase that ended when the car the suspect was 'driving failed to negotiate a curve and struck a tree cast of Hensall around 3:45 a m . Saturday. While on routine patrol. Constable Kevin Short observed a vehicle parked at the Zip car wash and a closer check revealed a suspicous person standing neside the coin machine On seen% the officer. the man jumped into his vehicle and sped south on Alain St with thctofficer in pursuit at a fast rate of speed The chase then proceeded hack north on Highway 4 into the Hensall area. The suspect has been charged with theft and dangerous driving and is 'c•' lulcd to appear in Ex- eter court on stilly 14. Damage to his \ elude was $1 .200 and he e o,iped iniury On ,'•dose tv ,,'ie male person se .i- .arrested by Consl.ih!t stn• ILar^es as a result 40 :ic it:,,•; into the 0 worthless cheque•• , I vetCr The l�nr n!i trig to Off h„i•, .,site•"uled for • a .1150 be - the Ex- ., i- reported by Sybe• Ii t.'r. 121 1lelltnct His vehicle was in unknown vein, 'a rked on .John .I ) \• ' damage was release this ee, , L Ted Dav re r, esidents that Pi i', -' : ark a motor N, 1,,. , street in Ex - clef • , ,! the hours of 1 m . !, ,1 e; tt0 a in. The hvi„ .r..gree on a yearly ha.is .and not just in the winter months . e. •