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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1996-03-20, Page 3. .. . ------ -- . ProPosed • s.ono , „ Craig . • — --____ _ ___ . WageHuron transfer station 1n Huron Pada Lawrence, rSchwartz, Park "I don't want to live with the smell." •the Heim %1�(r "My whole family's against it. We don't wan the smell or rats." Pokey, eii Hun* Park "We don't really need a garbage dump around here. This is residential." /•'! kr Huron pant "1 don't want it around at all...1 don't think this park can hold it, it's too small." Huron Park "I think it's • pretty stupid •that they're Putting it in." • Me err Hwan i!arrs "What if everybody gets sick 'cause of the smell?" ilii Huron Park 1 don't want It around me, near me. Why do they want to dump garbage In someone's back yard?" 1%10 , Hum Pant 1 think that's stupid." Marilyn Horn,. Huron Park «If 1 go and put my clothes on the line, 1 don't want them to smell." • Chairman replies to letter "I completely stand behind my printed statements." Dear Editor: Unfortunately I find I must respond to Mr. Fyden- chuk's latest letter to the editor in regard to state- ments attributed to me. Mr. Fydenchuk has distorted and misrepresented my views after an unsolicited telephone conversa- tion following the publication of my letter. His com- ments lead me to believe that he is trying to discred- it my views with both the taxpayers and County council of Huron County. - I completely stand behind my printed statements. If he feels that they are inaccurate, let him dispute them individually in writing so that the public can make up its own mind. He has done a "disservice to the Friends of the Museum..." as he has admitted in his last letter). The care of the Archives require specialized lynowledge to maintain the correct environment to preserve the artifacts and documents. Failure to do so could result in the destruction of these resource tools for future historians. Our telephone conversation seemed to indicate that the problem rests primarily with a personality conflict with an individual connected to the mu- seum. My observations indicate that the museum is being operated in a professional manner but that there is always room for improvement in any opera- tion. Our conversation did nothing to resolve the main areas of dispute and I feel it is totally ridicu- lous to close the museum in order to replace some - personnel. It would be a great disservice to the peo- ple of Huron. I will not further waste your time with a longer letter. Anyone who wishes to write to me, through the Branch address, with specific questions will be answered as promptly and accurately as possible. Thank you. Donna Nicholson, Chairman, Huron County Branch O.G.S Box 469, Goderich, Ontario N7A 4C7 Seniors taking over? What do seniors do when they retire, in- dividually and group wise? Dear Editor: From occasional surveys and investigation some might gather that the senior segment of our popula- ti0l) is increasing disproportionately in the popula- tion as a whole. It is said that they are living longer and better and, in many cases, are remaining in po- sitions of power and influence beyond the span of their normal working lives. Meanwhile they cash their monthly old -age pension cheques just as if tI- y needed them. But let us not forget that in the case of this source of income which is taxable, they have to settle with the Receiver -General. I do not know why I capitalized the title of that official un- less it is because capital is tis business. It would ap- pear that if the proportion of seniors in the popula- tion continues at an increasing tempo, there could be a problem of costly imbalance somewhere down the road. But we must be careful, we seniors; there is also talk of the possibility of euthanasia some- where down that same road. What do seniors do when they retire, individually and groupwise? Some, and in particular among those who had attained management status, hang oW a new shingle or wear a new hat and take up counselling. That does not appeal to this writer as one would still be digging in the same old potato patch where he had spent his life. Others are pre- sumptuous enough to launch into related or even fields that differ from old routines. The odd few, and there are some, even take a fling into journalism and are even tolerated. Senior groups do many things, often surprising beholders and themselves. I know of a group of ladies who have formed a danc- ing chorus line and are much in demand. Their kicks may not match those of the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall, but I am certain that they get a bigger kick out of it for themselves. You should see the old guys crowding into the front rows. More common, of course, are weekly dinners with informational or entertaining programs, bus trips, or craft classes, various games and seasonal social events. But a good time is had by all, and why not? Some elders even commit matrimony late and again why not, if physical, mental and emotional health are stable at 'functional levels? The sceptical and jealous minded might feel con- cern as to how far this senior ascendancy should be allowed to go. We need have little fear, I think, that there will be a resurgence of even a benevolent Sen- ior Senate. That might not be bad in itself but, like all changes in ruling party and power, there would be more over organization. The oldsters could even make it difficult for the new 65ers and put them on probation for five years. In many situations it is true that there is no substitute for experience but in life one does not necessarily get better just because he or she gets older, I know, I've tried it. Gerry Dobrindt Exeter Thefudget budget 'What Mr. Martin didn't tell us is : that four years of Liberal government will add an additional - 111.5 billion dollars to our staggering debt load." DOr Editor: Paul Martin's travelling political massage parlour is currently making its rounds in a desperate attempt tai soothe Canadians with a warm and fuzzy feeling a§out the Liberals' recent budget. We're saturated w$th the nauseating euphoric rhetoric "We are not rasing taxes"; "Program spending is falling to 12 pir cent of O.D.P."; "The backbone of the deficit hisln broken." lis plethora of good news would suggest that sihce-government spending is down, the blood- letting of the Canadian taxpayer should diminish ptoportioaelly. Alas, Mattitmtatics doesn't work that.way. („ 1, Statistics indicate that revenues ftvait personal in- come taxes will rise from 56 billion ('94-95) to 67 • billion ('97-'98), corporate taxes 11.6 billion to 16 billion and G.S.T. 16.8 billion to 18.7 billion. The increase in Ottawa's tax grab will total 15 per cent. What's been fudged? Why are Canadians digging deeper and receiving less? The answer looms within the mystery of out enormous 580 billion national debt. "Debt" is s four letter word that didn't seem to exist in Mr. Martin's vocabulary on March 5. And for good reason. What Mr. Martin didn't ten us is .that four years of Liberal government will add an additional 111.5 billion dollars to our staggering debt load. Our present yearly interest payment of 47 billion dollars towards the national debt forces the government to raise taxes and cut spending just to coerce Canadians into thinking our books are almost balanced. Imagine the freedorat Forty-seven billion doliats! Surely we've heaths It tt ety ads.' Canadians are eitvoning es the'ntxpayeta` .dance floor doing the MtMinottsit n Wells. One step for- ward...two steps beck. Isn't it thew we changed dance pptoert before the bind decides not to play OR. . Respectfully *birthed, Brian Richards" Immesh Beach Study soon to be underway HURON -PERTH - Following considerable work by the Huron Perth District Health Council (HPDHC) with the Board Chairs of the eight hospitals in the district, the HPDHC is now moving forward with our plan to conduct a Hospital and Related Health Services Study for Huron and Perth. The HPCHC is currently working with the Minis- try of Health to obtain approval and funding for this important planning initiative and is proceeding with the establishment of a Steering Com- mittee to oversee the planning pro- cess. Conducting a hospital restructur- ing study was clearly established as a priority for the HPDHC for 1996/ 97 at a recent priority -setting ses- sion. This decision is not surprising given that: - • the hospital sector is very signif- icant in Huron and Perth. The eight hospitals in the district are major providers of health services, are ma- jor employers, and receive a large portion (40-45 per cent) of the pro- vincial health funding for the dis- t As'griefs health service p nnth`g rilzatfan,�t�as teisilnt'ltaf that the HPD_ HC qstablishes a,plan for this key sector to ensure that'll operates as effectively and efficient- ly as possible; • decisions made within hospitals often have an impact on other health services (ie. family practice, nursing homes, home care, commu- nity care agencies). Planning in these areas would be greatly assist- ed by clear directions in the hospital sector. Efforts must be made to make sure that these different health sectors work together better; • the hospitals in the district face enormous financial challenges for 1996/97 and the two years follow- ing. Recent funding announcements indicate that the eight hospitals in Huron and Perth will lose a total of approximately 52.28 million in 1996/97. Additional amounts are expected to be cut in the next two Break and enters VanDely's on the Square and the Petro Canada Service Sta- tion on Victoria Street in Gode- rich were both broken into on February 27, 1996. A quantity of cash was taken from both places and cigarettes were also stolen from the service station. Theft of vehicle A 1973 F-150 red Ford pick- up was stolen from Oldfield Hardware in Brussels on March 2, 1996. The vehicle was stolen between 12:40 and 1:50 p.m., it was found smashed up against a tree on sideroad 25 Morris Township, 1 kilometre south of concession road 7 at the dead end. Two males were seen walking in this location at this time. They are described as 5 ft. 8 in., slim, one with shoulder length dirty blond hair, the other with short brown hair, both wearing blue jeans. Both were between 16 and 18 years old. Theft from vehicle On January 31, 1996 a rata- ble CD player was taken from a vehicle while it was sitting at the Target Store in Clinton. The theft occurred between 1:13 and 1:30 p.m. The CD player was, Panasonic .model SL -S160. 160. If you have htfonnudon about there or say ether crimes, call Crime Steppes of Hares Gaiety, 141111445- 1777 trete ee[ tit $1,111 �, crime dream 1t res, Cert. rtlopprs Jas. years. The HPDHC must work quickly to plan a hospital/health system that can continue to meet the needs of the residents of our dis- trict in spite of such reductions; • Bill 26 has provided the Provin- cial Government with the "tools" to bring about change in the hospi- tal sector unilaterally (ie. mergers, closures). The "Hospital Restruc- turing Commission" has been em- powered to restructure the hospital system but would prefer to do so with regard to locally developed (District Health Council) plans. The HPDHC needs to act now to ensure that decisions to restructure our hospital system are made local- ly; it is the Provincial Govern- ment's intention not to cut funding to health services in total (the pro- vincial healthbudget is to be fro- zen at $17.4 billion). As hospital funding reductions are taking •place, it is expected that the Minis- try of Health will reinvest these savings into other priority health services. The HPDHC must work to ensure eta N nv_ pstrpert qE t uired w i .pervki etertnined at the local level. I ' 14P'D'N'C- )ntd 'this? planning process with a sincere de- sire to establish a hospital/health system that can best meet the needs of the residents of Huron and Perth - now and in the future. The study is seen as an opportunity to bring about positive change so that we can all continue to benefit from ex- cellent health services in spite of the very real constraint on public funding. To oversee the Hospital and Re- lated Health Services Study, the HPDHC has established a 19 mem- ber Steering Committee. In addi- tion to two HPDHC members, the Steering Committee consists of various representatives from the district's eight hospitals, a Medical Officer of Health, four health ser- vice "consumers", a community nurse, a family physician, a labor representative, and an individual with expertise in the broader "so- cial service" sector. The Steering Committee members have been se- lected by the HPDHC and a start- up meeting is anticipated shortly. The success of the study will de- pend in large part on the extent to which we are able to engage the residents and health service prov- iders of Huron and Perthin a dis- cussion of their needs for hospital and related health services, the strengths and weaknesses of the existing system, and the merits of various options for change. To en- ure that this discussion takes Iace,,th,41MiRg $ i`Xi 1be xtrei ely Foosulta ive, _ ., Sub- } dommittees, focus groups, "Town - hall" meetings and open houses, questionnaires, interviews and a telephone response line are some of the numerous ways that the HPDHC will seek community par- ticipation. The HPDHC urges the residents of Huron and Perth to be- come involved in this important "grassroots" planning initiative. 7( HURON TRAINING AND LABOUR COALITION SPRING MEETING March 29th, 1996 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Benmiller Inn Groups and Businesses interested in community and labour market issues are it;rvited to attend. For more information, please contact the Huron County Planning and Development Department 519-524-2188 Capsule Comments with Ernie Miatello Cold sores can be real nuisances. Al- though there are some effective prescrip- tion treatments for chronic sufferers, sometime Just applying ice when you feel that first tingling sensation of the cold sore starting, will prevent it from forming. Apply the ice on and off for about an hour. Migraine sufferers might by using ice pack around their heads while waiting for their migraine medication to take effect. Wrap- ping it around the head with a moderate amount of pressure could provide pain relief in about 15 minutes. Caffeine may have an adverse effect on male,fertility. Australian researchers found that caffeine affected the quality of sperm in male rats. So watch your intake of coffee, tea, cola drinks, chocolate and drugs containing caffeine. If you frequently get an upset stomach, try eating smaller meals more often. Also eat them slowly. And don't ire down tight after eating. This can cause heartburn. Also reduce your intake of substances that can cause upset stomach... like caffeine, alco- hol, acidic foods and smoking. HURON APOTHECARY LK • Phone 335.1982 440 Main St., Exeter r Noor He lth Care Pharmacy