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TheTA takes a look at 2004 . .. and beyond
EXETER — It's time once again for the Times -
Advocate to say goodbye to one year and hello to a new
one.
This week's issue of the Times -Advocate features a
review of the noteworthy stories and pho-
tos of the last year. And with our annu-
al Horizons survey, prominent area
residents have provided comments
on what they think 2005 will bring.
Some items of note during the
year included:
• Of no surprise, health care
dominated the news both national-
ly and locally in 2004, as rural areas
continue to struggle with a lack of doc-
tors. In Exeter, longtime local Dr. Bill '
Steciuk retired in June and, while Dr.
Helen Frye had committed to taking ,
over Steciuk's practice, the agreement �
isodidn't work out and it was announced in
August she would not be returning to
•
for new doctors, and also expanded hours of its existing
local doctors as well as at the new walk-in clinic (which
officially opened in January).
In Grand Bend, after more than six years of efforts, the
new 15,000 sq. ft. Grand Bend Area Community Health
Centre officially opened in June, at a price tag of nearly
$3 million.
In other health news, Dashwood's Dr. Ming
G Lam took a leave of absence for a few
months, closing her practice before
returning in October.
• Paul Steckle continued his suc-
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Exeter.
In reaction, South Huron Hospital continued its search
cessful run as the local Minister of
»' Parliament. Steckle easily defeated his
closest contender, Conservative Barb
• Fisher, in the June federal election, as the
• Liberals saw their majority government
shrink to a minority.
• It was a year of grand openings, as the
new and sometimes -controversial Bluewater
community centre opened in Zurich.
• On the amalgamation front, things weren't all
well hi the Municipality of Bluewater, where Hensall's
Concerned Citizens group has held public meetings on
their desire to separate from the rest of the municipali-
ty.
• Over in Zurich, there was reaction last winter when
the Bank of Montreal decided to close down its branch
in that village. A group formed to ensure financial ser-
vices were offered in Zurich.
*Also in Zurich, a march was held in April to raise
awareness about violence. The march was inspired by
Kim Gingerich, who was brutally attacked with a sword
by Andrew Bannister Jan. 6, 2003.
• In South Huron, the municipality made news
throughout the year as it looked for ways to deal with
the increasing costs of operating a water system. New
increased rates were announced in December.
• Exeter also saw a visit by a Hollywood celebrity, as
actor Kurt Russell flew into the area to pick up his new
airplane, which was undergoing work at Goderich
Aircraft in Huron Park.
Continue reading this week's Times -Advocate for all
the major headlines of the past year. The T -A wishes its
readers all the best in the new year.
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