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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-09-24, Page 2Page '2—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1986 Local ambulance operator Gary Betties, of Seaforth, demonstrates the proper place- ment of a sticker displaying the proper number to call for ambulance service in this area, -to Marg McClure, of the Seaforth hospital. The stickers are being distributed in this area to make local residents more aware of how to access ambulance service. (Patrick Raftis photo) Stickers display correct number Speed is always of the essence anytime so- meone finds cause to call an ambulance. That's why operators of the local ambulance dispatch service are currently making ef- forts to insure area residents are aware of the proper telephone number to call for am- bulance service and the proper information to supply to the dispatcher. London Central Ambulance Communica- tions centre manager Glen Miller said many people are mistakenly calling the Clinton Hospital number, when they need an am- bulance, rather than the ambulance dispatch number in Seaforth. The problem has grown since the recent installation of an ambulance in Clinton. Previously, am- bulance calls in Clinton were handled by a Seaforth-based ambulance. The correct nurnber remains unchanged. Residents of both the Clinton and Seaforth areas are to call 527-1751. WEEKLY986 WEATHER 1 1985 LO SEPT. 16 14 1 20 51 18 19 12 0 23 13 19 21 13 26 15 221 2 23 13 27 12 Rain 45 mm 12 mm Are you over 60 or turning 71 before December 31, 1986? It you are, and wish to secure a lifetime income from RASP or are interested in other 5 year investments at very cam. peutive rates. call 527-0410. Arnold J..Stinnissen 117 Goderich St. East, Seaforth SunLife To help combat the confusion, stickers displaying the correct number are being mailed to area residents, so they can attach them to their telephones. "A lot of people weren't aware of how to access the ambulance," said Mr. Miller. Currently, ambulance calls are handled by a single dispatcher on duty, based at the Seaforth hospital. Mr. Miller said that sometime in the near future, the service will be handled from a London-based dispat- cher. However, he added, the telephone number will remain unchanged. Mr. Miller claims the switch to central dispatching could make the service more ef- ficient and "it may even be faster". Central dispatching will allow the dispat- cher to send the closest available am- bulance to an accident scene. Also, the two - dispatcher system will allow a second operator to give the ambulance driver the information he needs to get moving im- mediately, while another operator stays on the line with the caller to get the rest of the details, Mr. Miller said. Once a caller gets through to an am- bulance dispatcher, it is important they are able to,present accurate information. Things to know When reporting an acci- dent include : your location, street address if in town, township, lot and concession number in the country; your telephone number, is the patient conscious, is the pa- tient breathing and is the patient bleeding uncontrollably? LEGION WEEK Special outing kicks off week in Clinton CLINTON - Legion Week led off with a special event taking place as a bus from Parkwood Hospital, London, made a tour of Sugar Bush Camp, Bayfield where they were welcomed by Clinton Legion's Second - Vice President, Paul Cormier, Ladies' Aux- iliary President, Francena Cormier, Com- rade Eric Switzer chairman of Veteran's Service and Mary Switzer, Auxiliary Member. The recreation community was well known by Gordon Stoneman and the rest of the committee. All present took in some Ringo with Ted Wright calling along with Mr. Stoneman and Jim Patterson. The ladies of the camp provided a lun- cheon and dinner. The bus then left for Branch 140, Clinton, were they were greeted by President Don Armstrong, First Vice -President Noel Flagg and Second Vice -President Paul Cormier. Once all 22 veterans were assembled in the upstair's Hall, President Armstrong opened the meeting. The Colors were -piped on by Major Glen McGregor. Then as the meeting progressed, the two adopted veterans were introduced by Comrade Switzer and the installation of the two adopted vets took place. They were instal by a team of past presidents and they esident Armstrong.. After the meeting closed, a few of the Comrades welcomed the co-ordinator, Maureen Kirkland -Dow. She spoke briefly and thanked the Harry B. Miner VCCS Branch 140 for the invitation. After a few games of cards, a roast beef diner was served by the Ladies' Auxiliary. Their efforts were appreciated. First of 33 charged in drug raid sentenced • • • • The first of 33 persons charged after an early morning drug raid at the end of August had his day in court on Monday in Goderich. Kelly .1. MacAdam, 19, of Goderich pled guilty to charges of trafficking a restricted drug and trafficking a narcotic. He received a sentence of nine months in jail for trafficking the restricted drugs lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and a sentence of three consecutive months in jail for trafficking the narcotic cannibus resine. He was sent to the Bruce County jail in. Walkerton. The drug raid was the result of a three month undercover drug investigation throughout, Huron County which involved 40 local police officers who confiscated quan- tities of drugs totalling $7,650. In the raid, 33 persons were charged with 71 charges, 32 of them for trafficking drugs. The investigation was the biggest opera- tion in the county for approximately six years. MEA wants commissions to control remuneration... • from page 1 Other safety features include internal con- trols as well as audits by various organizations. The station group and head office group are tested and the Atomic Energy Control Board, the Ministry of Consumer and Com- mercial Relations and the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) make unannounced visits to the plants, both dur- - ing the day and night, to make sure the pro- per tests are being conducted. "So, the question is, 'Do the Russians have all -of this?"' said Mr. Holt, who later answered the question with a no. Six Major Problems In August, the IAEA held a meeting in Vienna with Russian representatives, and according to Mr. Holt, the meeting was very open. "Everybody there was amazed at how frank they (the Russians) were," he said. Those present learned that the Chernobyl incident occurred during a test when six ma- jor and six minor problems took place. "They were shutting down the reactor for an outage and were conducting a test. While doing this, they blocked a number of safety systems and they didn't follow their pro- cedures," said Mr. Holt. "It appears they disregarded ,everything to get the test done." One of the major problems appeared to be the construction of the moderator. Com- pared to the Candu moderator, which uses water, their moderator catches on fire very easily. Also, Mr. Holt pointed out that the reactor was not incased in the heavy cement. Another problem was the blocked safety systems and the reactor was on manual con- trol where as the Candu reactor has three separate controls for their safety system. For these reasons, Mr. Holt feels Canada's Candu Reactors are much safer and a similar incident happening in this country is "very improbable." Ontario Hydro Arvo Nittenberg, Executive Vice - President of Operations at Ontario Hydro, explained what his company has been doing over the past year and how Ontario Hydro and MEA can co-operate. "Collectively our industry is one that runs on new ideas and shared insights...The old saying, `the more things change, the more things remain the same' is ture. Our tools change but the job- remains the same .- we provide our customers with a good source of hydro," he said. Ontario Hydro had a survey conducted earlier on the future use of hydro, the supp- ly/demand option and the role of Ontario Hydro. The survey consisted of an hour-long interview with people in northern and southern Ontario, both rural and urban dwellers and both residential and industrial customers. In all 1,600 people were interviewed. _ . __- "It revealed that people feel very secure about hydro in Ontario," said Mr. Nit- tenberg. "Almost everybody felt their needs would grow." Mr. Nittenberg also said the survey in- cluded a question on conservation of hydro and it revealed that people agree waste should be avoided, however, they rejected the suggestion that limits be placed on.their use of hydro. The survey also indicated what the public's priorities were. Number one on the list was reliability. This came above reasonable rates, which was second, and responsible use of the environment, which was third. "The survey also showed. they feel elec- tricity is superior to gas, except for the price," he said, adding, "Seventy per cent also felt special rates should be offered to at- tract industry to the province." As for the financial situation of Ontario Hydro, Mr. Nittenberg said, "Money will be very tight over the next few years." In conclusion, he said, "Both our customers and our own expectations can be met." OF CANADA TINVESTMENTS FINANCIAL CENTRE. GODERICH 524.2173 1.800.265.5503 CCM Custom Tacks Rey. $189.99 Now --..._._.—. _......... _.ONLY 49 zj nem unior Custom Tacks .r, Y.ix:i �`nh>r Cooperall CG3 GIRDLE and LP 3 LONG PANTS NOW ONLY $7499 set CCM SUPER TACKS Reg. $209.99 f1: Reg. $104.99 DECORATING PROBLEMS? Now, we can offer you a professional help with furniture layout, sketches, colour co-ordination and consultation. 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