The Times Advocate, 2008-09-03, Page 22
Times—Advocate
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Update from Bluewater
Family HealthTeam
ZURICH — The Bluewater Area
Family Health Team (BAFHT)
received its official designation
July 1.
A press release issued by the
BAFHT last week states that the
Ministry of Health and Long
Term Care requires each patient
to register with the Family
Health Team currently providing
their medical care, a process
called "rostering."
Staff has been rostering
patients as they come into the
office for appointments. Two ros-
tering clinics have been sched-
uled at the Zurich Community
Centre for Sept. 25 from 5-8 p.m.
and Sept. 27 from 8:30-11:30
a.m. Patients seeing Dr. Hurley
and nurse practitioner Annie
Morris who haven't completed
the rostering form are asked to
attend one of the clinics.
The Zurich and Area Health
Association is in the process of
buying the Hay Mutual Insurance
building in downtown Zurich for
the new BAFHT. Once the sale
has been completed some reno-
vations will be needed to meet
Ministry standards.
Staffing in the BAFHT includes
Hurley, Morris, administrative
assistant Brenda Schilbe, med-
ical office assistant Lorri Morley
and administrator Ann
Brabender. The Ministry has
approved three more doctors and
three satellite sites in Bluewater
if required.
A board of governors, consist-
ing of individuals from the
municipality who volunteer to
enhance health care, governs the
BAFHT. The board meets once a
month.
Anyone interested in a board
position can contact Brabender
at 236-4314.
The BAFHT will provide
updates for the community as it
grows. An influenza clinic will be
scheduled for the fall.
Supporting Muscular Dystrophy Canada — Exeter firefighters took part in the annual
boot drive for Muscular Dystrophy Canada over the long weekend, collecting money on
Exeter's Main Street Friday night. From left, London's Colleen Hopf gives a donation to
Exeter firefighters ScottTurkheim and Jim MacGregor. South Huron fire chief John Morgan
called the collection "an excellent day," adding that firefighters collected $6,035, a number
he thinks is a record for the Exeter collection. Morgan said Exeter firefighters have been
doing the boot drive for at least 10 years and have donated about $40,000 to Muscular
Dystrophy Canada. (photo/Scott Nixon)
Reaburn takes new job
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were still a few teachers at the school who taught
there when Reaburn was a student.
Looking back on his years as principal, Reaburn said
he is proud of the changes to the building — he said it
looks significantly different than when he arrived, and
there have been upgrades to the technical shops, the
gym has been overhauled and other parts of the build-
ing have been improved.
He said there have been many positive developments
in the school.
Reaburn said he appreciates the support of South
Huron's students, the staff and the community for
making his job easier.
Reaburn's replacement at South Huron is Kevin Mills,
who has been principal of St. Marys District Collegiate
and Vocational Institute for seven years.
REGIONAL WRAP UP
Money for Goderich
GODERICH — Money recently announced by the
provincial government for infrastructure will
mean almost $642,000 for Goderich, says the
Goderich Signal -Star.
The province announced $1.1 billion in funding
last week and Goderich Mayor Dew Shewfelt says
the money coming to Goderich could be applied in
several areas, including road and sewage work.
Shewfelt said council will be asked for ideas so
work can start quickly.
Street project delayed
BRUSSELS — A one-month extension for the
Brussels storm sewer project has been requested
by the contractor, says the Citizen.
Lavis Contracting requested an extension from
the Municipality of Huron East which was granted
at an Aug. 19 meeting. The reason for the delay
was due to unforeseen delays with water testing
and unusually wet weather.
The new completion date is Sept. 19 and will
have no bearing on the price of the project.
Garbage bag policy
SEAFORTH— The Huron East clear garbage bag
policy will be clarified before the Mid -Huron poli-
cy goes into effect, says the Seaforth Huron
Expositor.
Deputy Mayor Bernie MacLellan said he will ask
questions raised about complaints that not every-
thing that is recyclable gets picked up by
Bluewater Recycling.
Tuckersmith Coun. Larry McGrath said at an
Aug. 19 meeting, "they won't take salt bags but
they're registered."
Seaforth Coun. Joe Steffler added that he has
had trouble getting ketchup bottles accepted.
The new bylaw comes into effect March 1.
Grand opening scheduled for the spring
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The new museum will then be
open to the public after the cere-
mony.
Hodgins says there is also a
funding committee which ensures
the maintenance of the building,
and comes up with fundraising
ideas.
"They meet on a regular basis
to come up with new events. One
of these new funding ideas is a
'Movie night at the New
Museum,"' says Hodgins
On Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. the
Heritage Committee will host a
movie night, featuring 'Stars of
the Town.' which includes snap-
shots of people, streets, business-
es and activities in Lucan over the
period 1947 to 1949.
"You will see many faces that
are familiar to you only much
younger. You may see your moth-
er or father, your grandmother or
grandfather, or even your great
grandmother or grandfather,"
says Hodgins, adding, "This film is
both exciting and reminiscent."
Hodgins says participants can
also bring their own pictures or
memorabilia to share with each
other during social time after the
movie.
Tickets are sold at Clarke's in
Lucan or from any Heritage mem-
ber for $10 in advance and $12 at
the door.
Some other upcoming fundrais-
ing events include the Fifth
Annual Country Christmas Home
Tour Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. until 5
p.m.
There will also be Pioneer Tea
at the Anglican Church in Lucan
from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
Tickets will be sold in various
stores in Lucan and are $20.
Contact Hodgins at 227-1812
for more information.
The Lucan Area Heritage
Dinner is Feb. 17th, the llth
Annual Awesome Auction is
March 28 and the 3rd Annual
Take Five Ladies Day is June 6,
with tickets on sale soon.
Hodgins says a bus tour of the
original site of the Donnelly
Homestead, and to hear the story
as told by Rob Salts who lives on
the land once settled by James
and Johannah Donnelly is Feb. 3
1880, the night of the Donnelly
Massacre. Cost is $10 per person.
For more information on any of
these events contact Hodgins.
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Spring opening —An opening ceremony for the new Lucan Museum will be held in the spring.
Construction on the Main Street site is scheduled to finish this week, with work still to be done on the interi-
or. (photo/Scott Nixon)