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The Times Advocate, 2008-06-25, Page 31Wednesday, June 25 2008 Times -Advocate 31 Canada riders stop off in Exeter By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — Rainy skies on Saturday didn't stop the progress of four bike riders making their way across Canada as part of the Typically Canadian Bike Tour. The tour was formed to honour all those who exemplify all those who have the attributes of a typical Canadian. Participants stopped in Exeter to meet with local firefighters. The 2008 tour is a bike ride by Kyle Braatz, Steve Coleman, Alex Gray and Andrew Hopkins across Canada, raising money for cancer, paying tribute to those affected by cancer and bringing awareness to cancers associated with firefighting. They are being supported on the tour by captain Al Braatz from the London Fire Department, who is driving their RV. The ride started in Port Renfrew, B.C., and is heading for St. John's, Nfld. The riders accepted three donations of $200 each from the Exeter, Dashwood and Stephen Township firemen's associations. Braatz said the riders have been making about 120 kilometres a day and while the mountains in British Columbia weren't too bad, the prairies were tough. Braatz added the greatest tool of the tour is the website which allows donations to be made online and the progress of the team to be tracked by readers. For more information on the tour, check www.typicallycanadian.com Long journey — Members of the 2008 Typically Canadian Tribute Tour stopped in Exeter on Saturday and met with local firefighters during their trip across Canada raising money and paying tribute to Canadians. In back from left are firefighters Ervin Vincent, Cam McLeod, riders Kyle Braatz, Steve Coleman,Alex Gray,Andrew Hopkins, ScottTurkheim, Clint Baker, Jim MacGregor and tour driver Al Braatz. Front: Danny Smith, Mike Bedard, Jeff Musser and Byron Freiter. (photo/Pat Bolen) Busy year for South Huron Hospital By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — Last week's 55th annual South Huron Hospital Association meeting emphasized what a busy year it has been for the hospital. Board chairperson John Hanson kicked off the meet- ing by noting the many significant changes at the hospi- tal over the year, including the newly -renovated emer- gency department and an electronic x-ray system, to ensure "the physicians and staff have the technology, infrastructure and equipment to provide safe, quality care for patients." Hanson congratulated the board, staff and community for their hard work and support. He noted the hospital achieved a full award for accreditation. "I think we can all be proud of what has been accom- plished," Hanson said. CEO Deb Hunt noted the annual meeting was her third as CEO and it was an honour for her. "This past year has been an exciting, challenging, rewarding period for patients, staff, physicians and com- munity." She outlined the successes of the hospital over the past Former resident receives top honour By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF SARNIA — A former Exeter resident was hon- oured June 14 for having the highest grades out of all the graduating pro- grams at Lambton College. Melanie Barnett (for- merly Culbert), 24, received the Governor General's Medal during convocation ceremonies. Barnett achieved a 4.0 grade point average in the Child and Youth Worker program and is already employed at the Perspective Youth Services group home in Petrolia, where she works as a frontline worker with teenage boys, helping with programs and living skills. Barnett lived in the Exeter area for 22 years and is a former South Huron District High School stu- dent. She also did a co-op placement at South Huron this year. Barnett's mom Vianne Culbert still lives in Exeter, while her dad Doug Culbert lives in Goderich. Barnett found out about her award a couple of weeks ago when she received a letter. "I'm really shocked," she told the Times -Advocate, adding it took a lot of hard work and she isn't the type of person who can "breeze through" her classes. "I'm really happy." Culbert received a medal and a framed cer- tificate for her achieve- ment and, while the award is a non -monetary honour, she is receiving an appreciation gift of $250 from the college. Barnett, who lives in Forest with her husband, Chris, said she loves her new job, which she start- ed in May. She said she hopes to take the hard work ethic she used in college and apply it towards the teens she works with. Best marks — Former area resident Melanie Barnett, seen above with her husband, Chris, was honoured June 14 with a Governor General's Medal for achieving the highest marks out of all the graduating programs at Lambton Col lege. (photo/submitted) The Village of Hensall is proud to present our fifth annual hensal I.byc'esign on the Creative buried Mi SH�V July 12 thru 18, 2008 SALE HENSALL UNITED CHURCH More than 50 artists exhibiting paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewellery, stained glass, photography, digital art, quilts, dolls Admission $5.00 MONDAY IS SENIORS' DAY Admission $2.50 Enjoy a tasty treat in our TEA ROOM SHOW HOURS Saturday - Monday Tuesday - Thursday Friday 10 am - 4 pm 2 pm - 9 pm 10 am - 4 pm NEW Artists contact: MARY LOU HYDE 519-235-3231 jlou@quadro.net General inquiries: ANN BAYLEY 519-262-3500 ann©iceculture.com BroT 13°OTHS Saturday & Sunday Saturday year, including the aforementioned ER renovations, as well as electronic health records and the new electronic medication dispensing system and the development of a 2007-2010 strategic plan. Hunt said South Huron has shown small hospitals can operate responsibly with balanced budgets. She gave credit to the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary for helping patients during ER renovations and thanked chief of staff Dr. Ming Lam and chief of ER Dr. Jaime Pereira for their dedication to the hospital. In her annual report, Lam said the past year has been exciting for the hospital, although challenging at times to fill all shifts. She said the hospital was fortunate to have Dr. Sean Ryan join South Huron, while Dr. Maureen Farrell returned from maternity leave. A new doctor, Dr. Mario Bueno will soon join the hospital. "In spite of our existing hard working family doctors in Exeter, Hensall, Dashwood, Grand Bend and Bayfield, we still have patients without family doctors. We have to keep trying," Lam said. Auxiliary president Elaine Skinner said the spring Rummage Sale raised $11,429 for the hospital and the Auxiliary donated $35,000 to the hospital Foundation. "I can't believe the amount of money you raise in rum- mage sales," Hanson said to Skinner. "That's just amaz- ing„ Changes to ER EXETER — With renovations complete on South Huron Hospital's emergency department, there have been some changes to how the public will enter the building. CEO Deb Hunt said the ambulance entrance on William Street will now be only for ambulances, police and fire vehicles. All members of the public are to use the front entrance at Huron Street for emergencies. Hunt said if anyone needs assistance getting into the building, they can ring the bell at the front. INDIAN RIVER DIRECT FREESTONE PEACHES TRUCKLOAD SALE EXETER Mon., July 7, 14, 21 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Gar's Bar and Grill