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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-06-18, Page 2CHIEF GRAD — Khristal Hardy is pleased to announce that her father Larry Hardy recently graduated from the University of Windsor where he achieved his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Science. SHDAMH director speaker at SH annual Expect Ii.Ison with IiospItaI and IndIeappe4 N.L.C.A.T. GRAD — Jeffrey Robert Galloway graduated from New Liskeard College on May 2 with a diploma in. agricultural technology. Jeffrey is the son of Robert and Ruth Galloway of RR 3 Stratford. He is presently employed by Anderbrae Hols- teins, Terra Cotta, Ont. CHIROPRACTOR -- Mr. and Mrs. John M. Stewart, RR 1 Kirkton and Mrs. Murray Stewart, Toron- to are pleased tb announce the graduation on May 5 of Murray Stewart, BSc from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, with an honours degree as o Doctor of Chiropractic. He plans to open a practice in Newmarket. John Gray, executive director of the South Huron and District Associa- tion for the Mentally Handicapped, predicted a closer liaison between his organization and South Huron Hospital during an address to those attending the Hospital's thirty-third annual board of governors' meeting, Monday. After a slide presentation depicting the growth of the physical facilities in Dashwood, the group homes In Ex- eter,. the training provided for the mentally handicapped from childhood to maturity, and the productive work accomplished by ARC employees, the guest speaker outlined the goals of the family support services program which began in this area in February. The program is designed to coor- dinate services for families with developmentally handicapped children from the time a child is born until he or she is 18. The focus will be on using the help available from the hospital and other local organizations to keep a child at home and out of an institution. The support begins with the birth of a developmentally handicapped child. The parents may be put in touch with another family in a similar situation. Gray said only those who have gone through the experience of learning their child will never be able to fulfill all their hopes and aspirations can understand another parent's grief. Won't alter highway sign GRADUATES — Terry W. Hodgins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hodgins of RR 3 Ailsa Craig, recently graduated from Cen- tralia College of Agriculture on May 15 with a diploma in Agricultural Business Manage- ment. Terry is a former N.M.D.H.S. graduate. He is cur- rently employed at Centralia Col- lege in the research program. Motorists proceeding north from London on Highway 4 will still not be advised that Exeter will be included in their journey, at least until they pass Lucan. M.H. Seeley, head of the ministry of transportation and communica- tions traffic section, advised council this week that the highway sign at the London outskirts will continue to show Lucan and Clinton. Seeley, responding to a letter from deputy -clerk Laurie Dykstra, asking that Exeter be included on those signs, indicated no such change could be made. He explained that in "keeping with the policy that governs these assurance signs" the first line of message indicates the next municipality on the route (in this case Lucan) and the second municipality to be shown is established by end of route designation which in this case is Clinton as such designations are established sections (Highway 8) for purpose of highway guide signing. Seeley noted that this format con- tinues with each municipality along any given route and explained that the assurance board north of Lucan will continue to indicate -Exeter on the first line and Clinton on the second line of the message. Two collisions are minor Parents will be guided to the ap- propriate resources within the com- munity. Families will be able to cony out training to develop a child's full potential right in the home. Gray said the family support pro- gram was its accord with the prow tial government's direction toward$ eventual "zero admission" to institu- tions. He foresees elimination of group homes if families can cope; breaks could be arranged if parents wanted to take a holiday. Gray concluded by saying the developmentally handicapped have achieved physical, but not social in- tegration. They are still supported with paid services. "We have to start from grade one, get away from special services and segregated settings and into regular daycare and regular schools, Gray said. Case management worker Sherry Lane may be contacted at 237-3683. In other business, Paul Johnson was acclaimed to succeed Ralph Williams as Grand Bend represen- tative on the hospital board. Howard Two collisions were investigated during the week by the Exeter police department, both occurring on Saturday. The first happened 'in front of 77 Anne St. when a parked vehicle own- ed by Susan Flach, Mitchell, was struck by a vehicle driven by Khana Inlakhana, Exeter. Damage was $120. The other involved vehicles driven by Sharon Blane, Lucan, and David Mi ler,.Exeter. It occurred at the in- tersection of Main and Victoria St. as Miller was crossing over Main. Total damage was $1,800. Two given $750 fines Datars, Dashwood, Chris Little, Ex- eter and Howard Pym, Centralia and south Usborne,were acclaimed to continue for three more years on the board. Reports from various department heads revealed many additions dur- ing the past year to provide better ser- vice to the area served by South Huron Hospital. Board Chairman Bob Down mentioned the new allergy clinic, as well as a quality assurance committee under the chairmanship of Mary Fran Geiser and a planning committee under the co - Two drivers were each fined $750 or 30 days in jail when they appeared in Exeter court, Tuesday, to plead guil- ty to drinking anddriving charges. It was the second offence for each. Judge Gary Hunter levied the fines against Edward John Elliott, RR 1 Crediton, and Madeline H. Woodcock, Clandeboye. Each was given six months in which to pay and advised they would receive a 12 -month license suspension. Elliott was charged with driving with an alcohol blood count over the legal limit on April 14 after being stop- ped when the investigating officer spotted the vehicle driven by the ac- cused following another at a very close distance. The accused registered fail on the roadside ALERT and was taken to the OPP station for a breathalizer test, which gave a reading of 200 mgs. The court learned that Elliott had a previous conviction for a drinking and driving charge in 1979. The Clandeboye woman was charg- ed on April 3 after police received two complaints from motorists in the Zurich area about the manner in which a vehicle was being operated. A breathalizer test gave a reading of 228 mgs. The woman had a previous convic- tion for impaired driving in 1981. In the only other conviction registered at Tuesday's court session, David George Lovie, RR 3 Zurich, was fined $63.75 on a charge of hav- ing li-gdor readily available in the vehicle he was driving on January 10. chairmanship of Alice MacLean and Larry Wein which will study the role review presented to the Board in December 1985, and make recom- mendations .for long-term goals. Renovations in the ultra sound room have been completed, and the kitchen is getting a new floor, a welk- in deep freeze and a walk-in cooler through the generosity of the Hospital Auxiliary. The Auxiliary turned over $3,543 for new equipment which included a medication cart, and approved $20,000 for the kitchen renovation. Director of Nursing, Audrey Pooley noted the acquisition of a new com- puter ECG machine, a holder monitor which can be taken home to record changes in a patient's cardio -vascular system, and a TV camera at the emergency entrance to provide staff security for those working the mid • - night shift. Bouquets of roses were presented to 25 -year employee Jean Glasgow, R.N., and 20 -year employees Audrey Pooley and Doreen Lightfoot. Alex Meikle was given a gold watch to mark 30 years with the hos • ital. PRESENTATIONS — Jim Morlock, (left) second vice chairman of the South Huron Hospital board of direc- tors, presented Board chairman Bob Down with an engraved gavel at the board's annual meeting. Pat Down received an orchid corsage. Guest speaker John Gray, executive director of the South Huron and District Association for the Mentally Handicapped, was given a carved bird. little effect in area from doctors' strike The majority of doctors belonging to the South Huron Medical Associa- tion are currently seeing only emergency cases in the mornings and closing their offices in the afternoon, according to SHMA chairman, Dr. Peter Englert. Administrator Don Currell said that South Huron Hospital has not been af- fected by the doctors' actions to date. He has received the resignation of chief of staff Dr. Linda Steele. Currell said all doctors are caring for their own patients. Dr. Steele said she has resigned her position on all hospital committees at the request of.the OMA. However, she has kept her office open for urgent cases, and no previousbookingswere cancelled. Dr. Englert, who is also secretary of the Huron County Medical Associa- tion and a delegate to the Ontario Medical Association, said he regrets the inconvenience, but believes doc- tors' professional freedom is at stake in the current dispute over the Liberal government's imminent ban on extra - billing. "The OMA offered a ban for every Ontario resident who wished it, but that w s not good enough for Peter- son," Englert said. Englert said doctors are not fighting extra billing per se, but what they perceive to be the beginning of loss of professional freedom that would eventually lead to conscription of all doctors into government service. By MRS. HUGH MORENZ A good number of Shipka area folks attended the double stag and doe beef barbecue held at Laird Schilbe's, near Bayfield, Saturday night, honoring Nancy Baker and her fiancee Dr. Glen Babich, both of Edmonton; and Nancy's cousin, Steven Schilbe, son of May and Orville Schilbe, of Thamesville, and his fiance, Laura Linforth. After the delicious supper, musical entertainment was provided by°Willis Desjardine with his violin, accom- panied by his son Ray on the guitar. Others sat around a huge campfire, visiting and reminiscing. More than 150 friends, relatives and neighbours attended this gathering. Personals The Zielman family celebrated three birthdays and a wedding an- niversary with a dinner at Pinedale in Grand Bend Sunday night. Atten- ding were Annie and Angie Zielman, Gerald and Mary Ellen tielman, Deb- bie Zielman and friend, Ruth and Jerry Zehr, Zurich, and Ruth's girl friend, Karen Tofflemire, of Burl- ington. Anniversary celebrants were Gerald and Mary Ellen, and the bir- thday celebrants were Ruth and Jerry and Karen. Ed and Gail Snyder, of Strathroy were supper guests Sunday with his parents, Ferman and Leota Snyder. Jim and Lenore Orr recently at- tended a Detroit Tiger and Toronto Blue Jay ball game in Detroit. Sports news The first T. -ball game of the season was played at Shipka, June 9 with Parkhill 1 team, score Parkhill, 41 Shipka 35. The children paid good,at- tention to the ball at this game. The Shipka mites played their se- cond game at Grand Bend, June 10. Score - Grand Bend 29, Shipka 5. Erin O'Rourke and Jamie Baker each made two good catches. LONG-TIME SERVICE — Receiving gifts in appreciation for their years of service are (left) director of nursing Audrey Pooley, 20 years; housekeeping aide Doreen Lightfoot, 20 years; nursing supervisor Jean Glasgow, 25 years and director of maintenance Alex Meikle, 30 years. The ladies received roses and Meikle a gold watch at the annual meeting of South Huron Hospital. Board joins in battle to keep lottery funds The South Huron ree center boae d will join their counterparts across the province in opposing the Ontario government plan to remove com-' munity recreational and cultural ac- tivities as the sole benefactors of lot- tery profits. The board will write MPP Jack Riddell and the minister of culture and recreation to outline their opposi- tion to the plan and will also ask area councils to join them in the battle. In the May budget, Ontario Treasurer Robert Nixon advised that lottery revenue will no logger be designated for specific programs but will be used for such priorities as cancer treatment, community' hospitals and university research, as well as for recreation and culture. Under present lottery legislation, all proceeds are designated for recreation and culture. A brief to the government from the Parks and Recreation Federation of Ontario acknowledges the need for funding sources for health related issues, but suggests those funds should come from other lottery funds other than Wintario and Lottario which were established for recreation and culture. The Federation complained that the decision was reached without any consultation with municipalities or agencies responsible for recreation and cultural activities or' without recognition that recreation in aii municipalities is . important ane essential to every citizen. "This decision and announcement ignores the fact that the quality of life; the fabric and heart of each com- munity, relies upon the availability of recreation facilities to serve citizens of every,age," the Federation brief commented. There was also a suggestion that the government may be withholding lottery funds until they can get the legislation changed. Profits from Wintario and Lottario for the year en- ding March 31, 1985 was $95.5 million, but recreation programs were given only $15 million. 'Where' is the balance of some 80 ,,4nillion dollars that is legislated for recreation?" the brief asks. Washroom group not sitting on pot New washrooms at the agricultural ilding in Exeter's community park co Id be a reality later this year. at was the news given to the th Huron rec centre board by me ber Kathy Whiteford•this week. She's a member of the ad hoc com- mittee chosen by the board to spearhead the project. She advised that the people named to the committee are "marvellous" and added they were digging in and most envisioned no problem in rais- ing the necessary funds for the project. Dave Uriin has been named chair- man of the 'committee and other members include Phyllis Johnson, Cam Stewardson, Dalton Finkbeiner, Wayne Shapion, Glen Kells and Simon vanDam. • The committee is considering a building at the west side of the agricultural building of 24' by 28' and it would also include a small room for a concession stand. Whiteford explained that food ha to be served in conjunction w special occasion liquor permits d it was envisioned that sooner or . ter so- meone would come ale and say groups couldn't co• in the agricultural build' About half the ey for the pro- ject has alread . •n raised through ' a provincia ant, private donations and the ofits some local groups turned .ver for the project following last y is Lake Huron zone sport- sfest he • in Exeter. "It lo.Its very promising‘." Whiteford Feld the board. He cited what has happened in Quebec, where the government has in effect capped doctors' incomes and established -a patient quota by limiting the amount they pay the doc- tors. He said that in B.C. the number of doctors and where they will prac- tice is determined by that provincial government. Dr. Charles Wallace is the only area doctor keeping regular office hours. When contacted, he said he cannot alter an ingrained belief that profes- sional people do not go on strike, and he does not think the strike "will do our cause any good". Wallace pointed out that patients are not to blame for this situation, and moat "didn't even elect this minority government". Hope to get survey done As recommended by the facilities committee, the South Huron rec cen- tre board will explore the possibility of engaging the services of a college or university marketing/analysis group to help form a future forecast or masterplan concerning recreation in Exeter and area. The project, which the board hopes would be undertaken as a no -cost educational project, would include detailing current and future program and facility costs; time management studies for the stuff; education of the public regarding costs, needs and goals; and current and future pro- grams geared to the age factor of area residents. Also adopted on the recommenda- tion .of the committee were: rental rates to be charged for groups wan- ting to use tables, chairs, coffee perks , and stage,pieces from flit rec centre; free use of the auditof•ium' for the SHDHS honours and athletic ban - quest and the EPS graduation as a trade off for rec programs using in- door facilities at the schools; a policy that the ice be taken out each year by April with special costs sharing fac- tors to be established for any team re- quiring ice beyond that date. GRADUATES — Harry and Mary Mothers, RR 1 Hay, are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter Hannah Mary on June 1, 1986, from Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, with a Bachelor of Sciertce degree in Agriculture. Hannah has ac- cepted a scholarship from the University of Saskatchewan and will begin post -graduate studies in Saskatoon this summer. 1