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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-05-24, Page 22 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday, May 24 2006 Huron -Perth health care organizations band together HURON -PERTH — Health care works better when everyone works together. That's the simple but pow- erful idea behind the for- mation of the Huron Perth Service Providers Council, which held its inaugural meeting April 28. The council is a group of representatives from long- term care homes, hospitals and community health organizations who have come together to work with the new South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) to make health care better for peo- ple in Huron -Perth. The new group is the brain- child of the Community Care Access Centres of Huron and Perth Counties Community Advisory Council. "The people of Huron - Perth want local health care service to be there when they need it," says G. Clark Mitchell, chairperson of the CCAC Community Advisory Council. "They want a health sys- tem that is user-friendly and minimizes confusion and frustration, so that they can focus all their energies on getting well. The council will work with the LHIN to provide input on integration and co-ordi- nation issues, and on the health needs of our com- munities." The Huron Perth Service Providers Council includes the board chairperson and/or CEO/executive director of health agencies serving Huron and Perth counties that receive fund- ing from the Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care. The group includes a wide range of health providers from throughout the counties of Huron and Perth and plans to meet four times a year as a whole to plan together, dis- cuss issues of mutual con- cern and advocate for health resources and ser- vices. The council will oversee the work of several focused Action Groups, including three established in 2005 and already at work. Pictured above are members of the Huron Perth Service Providers Council, which held its inaugural meeting April 28. In front from left are Paul Simpson, Jean Young, Sallie Morrison, G. Clark Mitchell and Shirley Dinsmore; in back from left areVerna Steffler, NancyTweddle, Wendy Orchard, Mary Lynn Patterson, Cathy Ritsema, Janice Bisback, Kathy Holdsworth, Lynn Lawson, Cathy Schalk, Dale Kenney, Kathy Scanlon,William Thibert, Lynne McDonald and Judy Fisher:Absent are Andrew Williams, Deb Hunt, Susan Rae, Margret Comack, Archie MacGowan and Peter Bolland. (photo/submitted) Wise runs for council position Continued from front page should be yearly reviews of all staffers. Wise would also like to see fewer in camera (closed) ses- sions from Bluewater council and thinks their meetings should end before 11 p.m. Wise also wants more mem- bers of the public to attend meetings. If she is elected, Wise would like to hold public meetings with her Hensall constituents to keep them updated on municipal hap- penings. Kay Wise Wise has been think- ing about running for council for about a year. She has lived in Hensall since 1997 and said she loves it. "It's no secret that I'm very fond of this village and it's a unique community with good people." As previously reported, Bluewater already has sever- al other candidates for this fall's election: Bill Dowson is seeking re-election for a third term. He faces opposi- tion from Janet Snider of Bayfield. Bayfield Coun. David Johnston is running for deputy mayor, while Tyler Hessel is running for Bayfield Ward councillor. Hay West Coun. Bill MacDougall and Stanley West Coun. George Irvin are both seeking re- election in their respective wards. LCBO coming to Dashwood DASHWOOD — The province plans to bring an LCBO agency store to Dashwood. Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell made the announce- ment last week, also announcing a new agency store for Amberley. Agency LCBO stores typically offer about 75 to 100 wines, spirits and beers. Existing local retailers operate agency stores in conjunction with their regular business activities. "This business development is great news for local residents and visitors, who will have con- venient service right here in Dashwood and Amberley," Mitchell said. "The new LCBO agency stores will boost business in our com- munities and help build a stronger local economy." South Huron Mayor Rob Morley adds, "Having any new venture come into your area is always positive, especially with such a great track record for success like the LCBO. I am cer- tain this will be a great addition to the community of Dashwood." In the coming weeks, the LCBO will advertise inviting local retailers to apply for the agency store authorization. Among the criteria to qualify to operate an agency store, applicants must have an existing retail business in the community and commit to operating within established LCBO guidelines. Successful applicants are required to complete the same responsible server training as all LCBO retail employees. Contracts are normally awarded for a five-year term. REGIONAL WRAP UP Former teacher pleads guilty PARKHILL — James (Jayme) Melnick, former teacher at Parkhill - West Williams Public School has pleaded guilty to one charge of sexu- al exploitation of a 14 -year-old girl, according to The Parkhill Gazette. Melnick, a London resident is to appear Aug. 3 before Justice Deborah Livingstone for sentencing. Two other charges laid by the Ontario Provincial Police are also standing — charges of abduction and luring a child. The Gazette was informed May 1 at a court appearance by a man that accompanied Melnick that the former teacher now works for him as a house renovator. Seaforth Business Expo SEAFORTH — Over 120 local Seaforth business owners participated in the first Business Expo in Seaforth recently, according to The Huron Expositor. Guest speaker and Niagara region marketing expert John Young told the business owners by working together on a strategy, small towns can find prosperity. "With creative minds and people who are willing to roll up their sleeves, it can happen." Young also says it is important to create a vision and a plan for downtown, like special events that draw people to Seaforth. "It's easier to win if you find out what people want and give it to them in spoonfuls," says Young. Goderich Albino robin GODERICH — Just north of Goderich at the Lake Huron Resort a new resident has landed — a partially albino robin has been seen around the park since April, according to The Goderich Signal -Star. Only one in 30,000 robins is an albino or partially albino according to online teaching resource, Journey North. 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