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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-07-01, Page 3K U The Goderich Laketown Band kicked off the summer concerts series at Harbour Park Sun- day evening. A large crowd was on hand to hear the band under the direction of conductor Bruce Cooksen (pictured at left). They played a wide range of selections including music by Brahms, show music (Hello Dolly), dance music (Satin Dolls), blues and marches. Sunday evening's concert was the first of 10 concerts to be held every Sunday night at Harbour Park. (photos by Lou -Ann Hope) Ministry receives reports on scum The Ministry of the Environment reports that an increased number of complaints are received at this time of the year regarding the accumulation of a mustard yellow scum on inland lakes and along the shore and bays of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. . The scum becomes most prevalent during the month of June and floats in large masses on the water surface and accumulates along shorelines and beaches. The unsightly scum Pollen from coniferous trees usually ap- pears yellow While from some of the deciduous trees, the material is sandy brown or grey. The pollen is transported to waterbodies from the surrounding forests by high winds.. Being extremely buoyant, the windblown pollen easily drifts across the take surface and enroute,traps floating algae and other aquatic debris. The ac- cumulation of material that reaches the is. .pine ppollen and should not be mistaken for shoreline and protected 'bay areas, is un - when it decomposes. The pollen eventually breaks down orbecomes trapped in the sedi- - ment along shoreline areas. "The Ministry receives a number of in- quiries and complaints about the pine pollen phenomena each season," says Willard Page, District Officer for the Owen Sound Ministry of the Environment Office. "This /, indicates , the public's concern and awareness for what appears to be a majoi pollutant floating on our waterways," he algae or pollution material such as paint or sightly and can cause naaTordo isconditions---noted. __ petroleum. Hospital enjoys surplus of $600,000 With an operating surplus of $600,000, another financial year at Alexandra Marine and .General Hospital has come to a close. About 20 people attended the annual meeting of the Alexandra . Marine and General Hospital Corporation" held recently. In his report submitted at the annual meeting, Board Chairman Richard Ot- tewell;, noted an operating surplus of $600,000 as well as a substantial amount of money in capital reserves. "This enviable position is not as a result of good luck. "There are numerous hospitals in Ontario showing operating deficits, and having no capital reserves. Our hospital has benefited from 'solid and responsible administration, sound finan- cial advice, reasonable Ministry of Health funding, and reasonable and responsible hospital and medical staff, all of whom are conscientious and concerned about pro- viding quality hbalth care for the best value, not just now, but for the years to come," he said. • Hospital administrator Ken Engelstad noted although the hospital's financial position is presently positive, t}4ere are a number of ongoing building projects that will have an effect on the cash reserves. Theses include renovations on second east and air conditioning on first and se- cond floors; brickwork, window replace- ment and roof repairs on the 1957 building; and fire alarm system update and energy management system .installation. Ottewell noted -the cost of these projects totals in excess of $930,000, however, the Ministry of Health' has provided nearly • $600,000 to assist in construction costs. It isdoubtful that we could have pro- ceeded without this funding, he said. Paul Seebach, representing the firm of Vodden and Bender, auditors of the hospital corporation, presented a sum- mary of the financial statements at the meeting. The hospital's revenue during the fiscal year totalled $8,972,102 while expenses reached $8,342,603, resulting in a surplus of $629,499. The report also noted a year-end working capital figure of $1,720,666. However, this money is used to finance capital projects and equipment purchases and therefore will not remain at this level. Ottewell, in his report, noted that ° although the hospital has expanded and undertaken several new services in the past year, there still remains two challenges which will need to be faced within the next few years. 'The first relates to 'the chronic shortage of space in the hospital. "The future expansion of serviceS,will be • sharply curtailed by the lack.of.available Space for personnel and equipment. There is no question that the next construction porject will involved a major expansion.of the hosptial building at a cost that will be staggering. A great deal of planning and preparation will be required overtire, course of the next year or two, and the in- volvement •of the surrounding com- munities in the whole process is im- perative;", Ottewell said. The second challenge, he noted, concern- ed the hospital and the medical staff. "The passage of Bill C-94 strained the working relationship of our doctors and our hospital and the full effect of the legislation may not as yet have been felt...Bill C-94 stretched and strained our relationship - it did not break it. I challenge the Board, and the medical • staff, to continue to work together in the face of changing times to 'promote our community hospital and provide quality health care!' 'Dr. Donald Neal, chief of medical staff, felt "the exemplary standard of medical care at our hospital and community has been maintained over the past year, and that efforts are ongoing to expand facilities to further serve the community." He noted with the 'development of several new services at the hospital, the care given at the hospital has broadened. New developments include the purchase of an operating microscope which allows for ear surgery on children to be performed at the hospital rather than forcing patients to travel to Stratford; the purchase of dental equipment allowing dental surgeons to perform operations at the hospital; the opening of the Community Psychiatric Service; and the ongoing construction and 'renovation process on the second floor which, when completed, will create a more family-oriented obstetrical unit. Dr. Charles Chan, president of the medical staff, said, "On top of improving the existing facilities, the future goals in- clude: making this hospital a smoke-free • building; resuming a palliative care ser- vice; and shortening the waiting list for SURPRISE SALE 1 Day OnIy - Friday July 3rd ,, EVERYTHING IN THE STORE Physiotherapy." At the conclusion of the meeting, the board elected a new chairman. • Board chairman, Richard Ottewe�l, completed his two year term as chairttian. Replacing him as chairman is Ron Takalo, last year's"vice=chairman. Elected to the board of governors were Richard Ottewell, „. Dave Gower, John Banter and. George Zolob. They will each serve a two-year term. A one-year posi- tione'f ernains to be filled and hospital ad- ministrator 'Ken Engelstad noted the board would be appointing someone in the fall. ` Assuming board duties beside the new chairman are: Richard Ottewell, past chairman; Cliff MacDonald, finance chairman; and Mrs. Chris Crowley, secretary -treasurer. GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY. JULY 1. 1987—PAGE 3 BERRIES Pick Your,Own or Picked raspberry season has just begun and the bushes are loaded with big, red raspberries! We also have a wide selection of ... FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES (including Sweet Peas) PINE RIVER CHEESE, LOCAL MAPLE SYRUP FARM FRESH EGGS Stolland Farm Market Hwy. 21, 5 Miles North Open Everyday of Goderich 524®6419 If you think you have a dead grass problem Take This F.ree 'Lawn Killer' Test. If you have brown or dead patches concentrate your watering on them for 2 days. If they still do not green up,Chinch Bugs, Sod Web worms or other insects could be the problem. WE CAN HELP! 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