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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-12-13, Page 2iIIE Mal ADYANCETIMES Farm tax Reductionsrans a e will rebate into tough decisions at Continued from front page Later in the evening, the tough choices the board may be faced with in the corning months became evident during discussion on an ex- ecutive committee recommendation to pay shift deferential to non - unionized hospital workers for weekends, call-back and standby. George Underwood, reporting for the executive committee, said it would cost the hospital an estimat- ed $34,000 a year, but would only be awarded if funds were available. Koch called it a "pay -parity is- sue", The Wingham hospital al- ways has had a policy of paying non -unionized employees on a scale comparable to those under a union contract. "This will bring us back to where we were before the Social Contract." Board member Bob Pike spoke out against the proposal saying, "We're (the hospital) facing cuts of a million, three." "We won't know that until Janu- ary," replied Koch, "and we'll pre- pare a budget with that in mind...We're attempting to bring • some justice. This is nothing in ex- cess of other hospitals." Pike remained unswerved by the argument. "We're sending a mes- sage that we just don't 'get it' in min down," he light of what s co g said. "We have to be fair," said Doug light would make it easier for Fortune. "There's Tots of unions out members to see the intersection, there that they (non -unionized hos- and wItild also help to improve pital employees) can join under a visibility at night for all drivers. central agreement and that could be However, Morris Township a lot more costly to us." council sent a letter to the golf and "But we have to cut a million, curling club that the club would be three," said Pike. • responsible for the cost installing "This is a big stick they (non- the light, including the servicing of unionized workers) have," replied Employee honored...Shirley McKague, a switchboard operator at Wingham and District Hospital for 20 years, was honored on her retirement by the hospital board of governors at the December meeting last week. Making the presentation to Mrs. McKague is board member Mary Lou Cameron and Lloyd Koch, hospital executive director. Street light wanted The Wingham Golf and Curling Club sent a letter to Morris Town- ship council, requesting that a street light be installed at the inter- 4and Concession section of Hwy. 1-2. In the letter, the. golf club said a the light. Fortune. "We have to be fair." The council also replied that Dr. Brian Hanlon said the ptopo they would not be responsible for sal is contingent on whether or not the cost of installing the light. the funds are available. If they are There was also a concern about not, it will not be granted and the lights in hamlet of Belgrave. It board will not know that until Janu- ary. When Fortune asked Koch if he knew that provincial funding would be cut by $1.3 million, he replied, "No. Cuts to the hospital sector are to be five per cent (in 1996). But it's not across the board, small hos- pitals may not be hit as much." Don Carter also spoke against the proposal, saying that imple- menting it in 1996 would be setting a precedent. "We can't implement it in '96, then take it away in '97," he said, comparing it to "dangling a carrot" in front of employees. Pike suggested that the board wait to vote on the issue until the board knows what its position is as far as funding is concerned. How- ever, he did not suggest that as an amendment to the motion and when the vote was called by the chair- man, it was carried. was decided that Coun. Kevin Pletch and roads superintendent Lloyd Michie would tour the Mor - Morris Township council will send a letter to Huron MPP Helen Johns and Ontario Premier Mike Harris regarding the Farm Tax Re- bate, program. The letter was in response to let- ter received from the Premier. The township's letter would ex- plain the intent of council's initial letter regarding the Farm Tax Re- bate program. In the first Tette , Morris Town- ship council had stated that they were in favor of the tax rebate pro- gram continuing, but that in order to receive a rebate, the taxes on the property would have to have been paid. The letter now being prepared would reconfirm the township's support of the program. Morris Township council has received favorable response to its resolution from municipalties in Huron and Bruce Counties. A copy of the resolution was sent to 16 municipalities in Bruce County and 15 in Huron County, with a total of 17 supporting the resolu- tion. ris Township portion of the village to locate "dark spots" and deter- mine how many lights are required. They were to make a report to council at its next meeting on Dec. 19. Council was informed by the roads superintendent that the de- partment is presently $22,284 un- der budget. At an earlier council meeting, Carter Waste Disposal of Wingham had informed council that he would charging $14 per bin per week for cardboard recycling. However, after some re- negotiating, Carter would be charg- ing the township $12 for the first bin, and $10 for the second bin. Candies. Everyone Welcome. List of Advertisers to be found in this week's c'�tje zngbam 1:1; UbanceZimeci Ainslie's A. R. MacDonald Const. All Wall Construction Anstett Jewellers Bakelaar Jewellers Baintons Old Mill Belgrave Co-op Bob Martin Golf Brian's valu mart Bridge Motors Campbell Heating Service Canadian Tire CKNX Coldwell Banker Cowan Printing Crawford, Mill & Davies Culligan Real Estate Dave's Aluminum Doane Raymond Ernie King Music Flower Nook Heads Up Hillside Hearing Clinic Homuth Optometrists Lynn Hoy Enterprises Ltd. Maitland Welding & Machine McCreery Auto Wreckers Mclntee Real Estate McPhee Pharmacy Metcalfe Auctions Middletons Home Furnishings Montgomery Mechanical Moran Mechanical ' Newell, John Construction Pandora's Pantry Pletch Electric Reid & Associates Reliable Automotive Tanks Rosalind's Fashion Ave & The Male Room S &K Sales & Service Snyder Studio Stainton Home Hardware Steffen Auto Supply Tiffin, Dave Town & Country Homemakers Town of Wingham Turnberry Township Ward & Uptigrove Huron Cty. Planning & Develop.Wheeler Auto Glass Huron Fuel Injection Ltd. Wingham Palliative Care Huron Tire & Auto Wilson Paralegal Service KG Electronics Wingham Chiropractic Centre K -W Spring & Suspension Ltd. Wingham & District Hospital Wingham Golf & Curling Club Wingham Mini Mart Wingham Ministerial Assoc. Wroxeter Collectables & Gun Shop Wroxeter Parks Board Keil Insurance Lauretta's Hug & 1/2 Lewis Flowers Lucknow Village Market WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1895 "improved Cellular. Service Coming In The Near Future, BUT if you can't wait, we have 111 -Gain 7 db antennaes available now These antennaes allow you to use your cellular phone in Wingham. You've Got (Questions, We've Got Answers! Sha The Joy! 4 The FTD "Little Snowflower Bouquet' 'Your extra touch florist" 135 Francis Street, Wingham 357-3880 These Wingham Stores will be open from 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. On Sundays December 3,10,17,24. Rosalind's Fashion Ave. & The Male Room Wingham Mini Mart The. Workshop Gibson's Mens Shop Christine's Clothes Closet Lauretta's Hug & 1/2 Middleton's Home Furnishings Radio Shack From 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.me Canadian Tire SAAN Brian's valu mart Mrs. B's Baskets & More Problem: fry Hmmm... What to get that hard to buy for person this Christmas?? The perfect gift is something that someone would pick out themselves if they were buying it. Solution: Gift Certificates from the following Merchants: The Gift Chest Pandora's Pantry Total Indulgence Bavarian Brewhouse Lauretta's Hug & 11 2 Bluewater Office Equipment The 2 -Step Family Footwear Hanna's Men's & Boys Wear Adriennes Hair Design Stylette Hair Design - Kay Ducharme Crystal's Aesthetics Token Treasures Wroxeter Collectables & Gun Shop KG Electronics Bakelaar Jewellers The Workshop The Decor Shoppe Snyder Studio McPhee Pharmacy Mrs. B's Baskets & More The Toy Shoppe Rosalind's Fashion Ave. & The Male Room k Middleton's Home Furnishings &RRadio Shack. 164 Josephine St. Wingham 519357-1432 Open 7 Days a Week Sundays 12 - 4 COMMUNITY CALENDAR S.onsored Carrie, 335.3525 Wirigham, 357-2536 INSURANCE BROKERS (Wingham).Ltd. Listowel, 291-510Q "INSURING TOMORROW TODAY" Holly Keil Wednesday. Dec. 13 •Bring any Christmas gifts you want wrapped to McPhee IDA Pharmacy from today until Dec. 23, (except Sunday) between 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. each day. All donations go to the Wingham & District Hospital. Auxiliary Friday. Dec. 15 •F.E. Madill Drama Guild presents Children's Christmas Story Theatre, 7 p.m. •Seniors Dance at Wingham Armouries, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Saturday. Dec. 16 •F.E. Madill Drama Guild presents Children's Christmas Story Theatre, 2:00 p.m. *Community Carol Service, 7:30 p.m. at Bluevale Presbyterian Church. Combined choirs from Bluevale United and Presbyterian churches. Everyone welcome. Social time to follow. Tuesday. Dec. 19 •Turnberry Township Council meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Township office. We Represent howick • Farm. Residential • Competitive Rates • Inspection Service • Auto E III 1,' Iicai airs HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS A review of activities at WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL Auxiliary members will be wrapping Christmas parcels at the GIFT WRAPPING McPhees IDA Drug Store, December 13-23 (except Sunday, December 17) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. (lift wrap and ribbon will be provided by McPhees. Gifts purchased elsewhere will also be wrapped. Donations to the Auxiliary will be used for hospital projects. The following activities are planned during the Christmas season: 1. Staff Tea - December 21st at 2:00 p.m. 2. Christmas Worship Service for patients and their families - December 14 at 6:45 p.m. 3. will be provided, at no charge, on Christmas family yemember A festive meal for each and one and New Year's Day. The members of the Auxiliary started Christmas activities the first week of December by decorating outside and inside the hospital and serving coffee and treats to hospital staff. Babies born during the Holiday Season will be sent home in a • Christmas stocking made by 111e Auxiliary members. The New Year's Baby will be presented with a gift. New Service The Hospital Auxiliary Coffee Cart will be available each weekday morning in the Out- Patient Department. Nutritious snacks and hot coffee well be available. Proceeds to Auxiliary projects. Volunteers are still needed. Call 357-3322 or 357-3110. CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES AUXILIARY BEREAVEMENTA bereavement Support Group Is being offered at Teeswater SUPPORT United Church, Thursday evening from January 11 to February GROUP 29, 1996 (8 weeks) from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. The cost Is $5.00 per person plus cost of materials. Thls ugh Cares Ices Inc. The aam is offered cllitao sWingham broad education and Palliative experience relates to counseling in bereavemeentissrepy and re will be three components of the group: Support, 3Education. Please 573723 afternoon orrevenn9 fo357-2720 r more 12:00 pm or nformation • From all the staff at Wingham & District Hospital to the Hospital Auxiliary for the refreshments and Christmas treats served on December 1, 1695. Perry May a Registered Chiropodist will be providing services at Ole Wingham & District Hospital every other Thursday. This private service Is not covered by OHIP but may be coveed call overed by your private Insurance. To book an appointment weekdays between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. THANK YOU CHIROPODY SERVICES FAMILY & MARITAL •k Ir UNSELING A qualified counselor, Beth Bower, has begun private caunsell services. She can be reached by calling 3574210, Ext. 268. Seasons Greetings from the Hos •.Its! Board, Management S 4