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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-06-01, Page 22 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, June 1, 2005 Regional wrap up Arena to get upgrades GODERICH — Council has approved a $65,000 facelift for Goderich Memorial Arena to comply with mandatory upgrades. The Goderich Signal - Star reports the build- ing is in good condition but some things need to change including the removal of stored com- bustible materials from electrical equipment rooms and the removal of fence posts leaning against an outside pre- mounted electrical transformer. Evacuation proce- dures must also be developed including the installation of signs. Woodland expansion CLI TON — It's taken three years to get approval and now the Woodlands Links Golf Course on Highway 8 has the go ahead to expand. The Clinton News - Record reports rezon- ing approval was granted at the Ontario Municipal Board after Huron County council voted against a nine - hole expansion. The new area will feature an island green and an Arizona - themed hole. Bands rally for kids' campGODERICH — Three bands will perform during the first annual Tim Hortons Camp Day fundraiser in Goderich, Sun., June 8. Johnny Hardcore, of Goderich, will perform classic hits. London- based Staylefish will bring its reggae sound to the stage and the funk will be provided by Bastid Sonz of Bayfield. The show starts at 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Goderich. Tickets are $10 each. Bluewater councillor stepping down By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF VARNA — Ward of Bayfield Coun. Joshua McClinchey has announced he will step down as representative of the ward effective June 30. Speaking to council Monday night, McClinchey said he was resigning for personal reasons. McClinchey, who has served as the Bayfield representive since the 2003 election, said "it is not a decision taken lightly," He will take a job in California while working on his master's degree. He added his decision to resign was not representative of any disagreement with any members of council and wished it "all the best." McClinchey finished by saying the ratepayers in Bayfield have said they would like to see a byelection. Clerk -administrator Janisse Zimmerman said the vacancy can be filled by either a byelection or council may appoint any person qualified to hold the position by one of several meth- ods which include: appointing the candi- date from the last election with the next highest number of votes; inviting a letter of interest and appointing one of the applicants by a vote of council; inviting a letter of interest and having all appli- cants attend for an interview with coun- cil and then appointing one of the appli- cants by vote of council. Replying to Coun. Bill MacDougall's comment that the Bayfield Ward resi- dents should have a lot of input, Bluewater Mayor Bill Dowson replied many options were needed. Zimmerman will bring back more information at the next council meeting. Dealing with the doctor shortage Continued from front page trol freaks," and said they want input into how a clinic is organized and what kind of support staff it has. Team build- ing is also important, Wong said, as is a collaborative and co-operative environ- ment. Devereaux said one concern is that doctors can often feel isolated in com- munities. "We need, as a community, to be a lit- tle better and include them in events," she said. Wong agreed doctors are sometimes isolated and said they appreciate mem- bers of the community approaching them and inviting them to social events. He added doctors sometimes want to stay home at the end of a long day, but said they have to get to know their com- munity. "Engaging physicians in any social events would be a bonus." The role of nurse practitioners was also raised during the meeting. Nurse practitioner Jon Lorch of Lucan said nurse practitioners can do about 85 per cent of what doctors can, but there's never any discussion on what kind of recruitment incentives there are for nurse practitioners. He said nurse practitioners are "at a standstill" because they have nowhere to go. Devereaux said nurse practitioners "play a wonderful role" in the health care system, but later added the govern- ment isn't providing enough funding to staff all of the practitioners available. She said the importance of nurse prac- titioners will increase. Wayne DeLuca, who moved to Exeter from Sault Ste. Marie three years ago with his wife, said one of the things they looked at before moving to Exeter was the health care system. After suffering a heart attack a year ago, DeLuca said he received excellent care. He encouraged the community to keep planning for the future and continue working on health care. He noted his former hometown of Sault Ste. Marie is in a major health crisis now because of insufficient planning. Encouraging a round of applause, Exeter's Dorothy Chapman said South Huron residents should appreciate what they have and celebrate what health care professionals do. Another meeting on the doctor short- age issue will be held, this time in the South Huron Hospital board room, June 8 at 7 p.m. Bluewater faces bill for $100,000 Continued from front page Bluewater Mayor Bill Dowson said while the municipality "doesn't want to slouch," there isn't much money in reserves yet. Asked if any funding would be available Vanderloo replied he would have to check if COMRIF funding would be possible. Asked by Coun. Rod Parker about the option of rerouting the Dunn Drain, Vanderloo said it has been proposed previously, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is opposed to it to avoid disturbing trout habitat in the area. Vanderloo said while the $100,000 estimate is hopefully on the high side, the alternatives, such as having to remove all the groundwater from within 60 metres of the site are much more expensive. In response to council's request for more informa- tion on the costs of the cleanup recommenda- tions, Vanderloo said he would bring the numbers back to council. TheVictoria Street area was targeted by vandals Victoria Day weekened. Graffiti was sprayed on a number of buildings and even the skateboard park. (photo/submitted) Vandals leave behind graffiti trail in area By Stephanie Mandziuk know" and "Hate X Core." Swastikas were also found in some areas. EXETER — Vandals Police describe this as wielding spray paint cans senseless vandalism and went on a rampage in are asking for the public's Exeter over the Victoria help in apprehending Day weekend. those responsible. 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