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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-07-04, Page 3NEWS AND FEATURES HAPPY BIRTHDAY—Seaforth kids cele- brated Canada Day on Sunday and one thing they did was wave Canadian flags. Some even had a ride on a horse-drawn wagon. Shown In the back, left to right are: Sandra Mclnally, Cathy Dick, Shelley Burgess, Andrew Dale. Front row, enn er sic , Tommy Dick, Christine Dale, Stephanie Dale, Shaun ,Burgresa and Natalie Dale. (Wasslnk photos) Queen visits area in 1959 JULY 3, 1959 Construction of three bridges in McKillop Township was completed in record time last week. Supervised by road superintendent W.J. Manley, the work included the 40 foot McKay bridge between concessions 10 and 11, the 46 foot Duffy bridge at lot 10 concession 10, and the 46 foot Gertch bridge between concessions 15 and 16. Repeal of the Canada Temperance Act in Huron County became a possibility this week as petitions began circulating throughout the LJunty, seeking a referendum on the question. The Queen visits our area this week. With Prince Phillip she will spend some hours in Stratford. thus providing an opportunity for many in the nearby centres to pay personal tribute to her by their presence during her visit. JULY 6, 1934 The annual picnic of the Huron Old Boys Association of Toronto was held in Exhibition Park on Saturday last and was well attended by Huron's sons and daughters. Mayor A.D. Sutherland attended the picnic and Centen- nial celebrations. On Monday he was the guest of the Centennial committee at a banquet given to the Mayors and Clerks of Ontario towns and cities. Sometime during the early hours of Thursday morning unknown persons tore down a number of lines of electric lights which had been strung about the lawn of St. James Church for the carnival on Wednesday evening. A large portion of the colored bulbs were either smashed or stolen, the damage totalling about $15. Seaforth lost to Kippen in Huron league football on Wednesday night. Seaforth thus takes its place at the bottom of the league. JULY 2, 1909 The ladies aid of Grace Church. Staffa are busily engaged in preparing an excellent program for their annual strawberry social. which is to be held in the Hibbert Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Robert McCartney, who with his son George returned from Moose Jaw district to their home on the Mill Road, Tuckersmith about two weeks ago. has disposed of his interests in the west. He fed a full section which he disposed of for $35 per acre. The residence of Robert Gibson on the Sth concession of McKillop, together with its entire contents was destroyed by fire about dusk on Friday evening last. The young men of Chiselhurst with their best girls. picnicked at the Bend on Saturday last and report a very enjoyable time. BRUSSELS/FROM PAGE ONE "The grass was covered with people." says Mrs. Sauve. Almost every event held during the weekend boasted capacity crowds. The Farm Show, a play featuring local actors, had sell-out crowds for all three perform- ances. The last show on Saturday night saw a capacity crowd of 600 people. A variety concert held Friday night, featured local talent and was also sold out. Over 600 attended. Bleachers were filled to capacity on Sunday as spectators cheered on the ladies softball teams who were participating in a tournament in Milverton, The Brussels and Grey township fire departments were matched in a slow -pitch ball game. "1 was pl€aased to see the three municipalities work so well together. The weekend has got to be a success because I'm pooped." says Mrs. Sauve. A dance held Saturday night was a three -in -one dance. "We had a dance for the teens upstairs at the community centre. one in the arena and a third in the auditorium and the dance floors were full," says Mr. Watts. 'The variety show was outstanding because we stressed the cultural aspect, says Mr. Watts. Most store windows in Brussels were decorated in the Bicentennial theme. Winners are, Majestic WI, first and Ken's Mens and Boys Wear, second. "The windows were hard to judge because we had total participation and all were well done," he says. The weekend was a return to the good old days for the Brussels area. -"Everyone had a good time. 1 was sorry to see it end because 1 had a hell of a good time," says Mr. Watts. SAFETY /FROM PAGE ONE that bad. And when 1 saw the car coming. I staggered towards it. '1 thought my left arm was broke in several places instead of just the skin removed off it. And 1 knew something was wrong with my right arm. But i didn't know it was only a dislocated elbow." When Kevin was found. he was only wearing his blue jeans and work boots. The rubbers he wore to protect his boots had been ripped off and thrown 15 feet, against the silo wall. He was taken to the Listowel hospital and immediately transferred to the K -W Hospi- tal. He spent nine weeks in hospital and had 12 operations. "The Sunday night after the Saturday accident, the doctor phoned my sister to get permission to eitheylance my left arm or amputate. She sugested they lance the arm. It's a good job they did. f have now regained full use of my arm -- 1 can do everything I used to do." Kevin's muscle was ripped from his left arm. A muscle was removed from his back to replace the one he lost and return strength to his arm. This operation recjuired a two week stay in hospital the following spring. Kevin also had many skin graft operations to replace skin on his arms and back. '1 was in quite a bit of pain, but they kept me drugged pretty well. i was addicted to Demerol for a week." STiLL TAKES CHANCES it's taken Kevin almost three years to recover from his accident. His advice to anyone who is injured in a farm accident is to "struggle through and work at it because they can recover." "I'm more safety conscious now -- but i still take the odd chance." he says. Peter Vande Borne is a 4-H leader for the Huron Farris Ma: hinery Club in Seaforth. He invited Kevin to speak at the club's farm safety meeting. a found .there was a demand to learn more about safety. "Safety is the number one priority of our dub. We opened the meeting to Huron - Perth 4-H members and the public. The response from 4-H was excellent, but 1 was disappointed at the lack of farmer attend- ance. We had about 125 out to the meeting," says Mr. Vande Borne. D ESN'T TAKE MUCH Farmers/ get used to using their equip- ment. But often when they are maintaining it. they find shields are in the way. When they're in a hurry. some farmers neglect to replace shields. "It doesn't take much to get caught in a shaft. A farmer only had to be distracted," says Mr. Matisz. "A shield is designed for protection And if it is off, it's not doing a lot of good." it's the simple accidents that cause injury, he says. The most common is jumping from machinery and spraining ankles. "Tractors are the main source of fatalities. Two-thirds of the farm accidents in Ontario are related to tractort. Approximately 40-50 people die each year as a result. People don t seem to equate using equipment and the danger involved," he says. NOT A PRETTY SiGHT The OPP usually only become involved in a farm accident when there is a fatality. "I'm one of 15 officers in Huron County and the accidents I've been to. all involved kids --it's not a pretty site." says Constable Wayne Moulton. "injuries mean loss of money because proper precautions weren't taken. Farmers are great for helping the other guy. But if they re not paid for their work. they're not covered by compensation. Even a wife and kids aren't covered unless they are being paid to help," he says. in Kevin Semple's case. all shields were in place. "But they won't save you - it's up to you," says Kevin. JULY 4, 1884 John Dickson of McKillop has sold his splendid team of heavy draught horses. which took first prize at all the shows last fall to Messrs. Winters and Donovan for the sum of 5520. They are to be shipped to the States. The millwrights are now engaged in placing the new machinery in Ogilvie's Mill in Seaforth. Strawberries are not nearly as plentiful this year as they were last. Most of the farmers in this vicinity arc now busy with their hay harvest. The crop is not heavy, but will be a fair average. Andrew Calder has sold his Ayrshire bull calf to Issac Miller Jr. of McKillop for 530. It is just four weeks old. Turnerelection called just a face change THE HURON odic* OR, JULY 4, 19.84 — A3 l4ospital has $35,000 deficit Former prime minister Joe (lark called John Turner's election as Liberal leader just a change of face. The Rt. Hon. .toe ('lark made the statement to over 2.000 people lammed r into the Stratford Coliseum to elect a Tory candidate to run in the next federation election. Current 1 on/ MP1301 Jarvis announced that he would not run in the next election. Mr. Clark said all the proof needed of this lack of a real change in thc Liberal government was when old guard member Allan MacEachern moved over to the Turner camp prior to voting at the Liberal leadership convention. He pointed a finger to other old guard Liberals such as Marc Lalonde, Hcrh Grey and Andre Ouellet and noted they have all ioincd Turner. "This country is very desperate and we need changes," said Mr. Clark. He also chastised Mr. Turner for dismiss ing conflict of interest concerns. Mr. Turner, says Mr. Clark, while privy to confidential information as prime minister•elect has retained his directorship in various national companies. BY WILMA OKE At the 55th annual meeting of t e Seaforth Community Hospital Tuesday. operating (deeficit\of,$35,000 during the r was lleeported. Finance chairman Fred Tilley explained the deficit was the result of the hospital upgrading its laboratory and hiring a registered technologist to perform routi& hematology and chemistry. He said the ministry of health will pay this deficit with a grant on a one-time basis. The expenses for this year were 52,725,104, up 5375,346 over the previous year. These include the following, with last year's figure in brackets: salaries 51, 710.338 (51,529,758), plus employee benefits 5204,688 (5159,682); building operation. repairs and maintenance 5133,494 (5113,576) drugs, medical and surgical supplies. 5104 478 (594,260); laboratory $201,797 (5136,794); radiology 567,438 (554,717): speech therapy 512,400 (59,972): The budget proposed for this year is 52,830,000. - Emma Friend. board president. mentioned .briefly the proposed expansion of the out-patient department and emergency room. She explained this would not be discussed as the plans have been submitted to the ministry of health for approval and funding and the board is awaiting that decision. Mrs. Friend spoke of the new wo processor which has been purchased and td it is .a time and energy saver, as ' the computer payroll system. Tom Phillips. chairman of the property committee said the back parking lot has been enlarged and light standards,installed. He said his committee had been looking at upgrading the air conditioning but decided against it in view of the possible expansion project in the outpatient department. The property committee has leased 70 acres of farm land at the rear of the hospital to Casey Klaver for three years. Charlotte McKercher, chairman of the public relations committee, reported that presentation was made of long service pins to all staff and board members as well as volunteers who have contributed five years of consecutive service to the hospital. and a long service plaque to retiring board member Audrey Mcllwain. Mrs. McKercher said her committee and the hospital staff had set up and operated a booth at the fall fair in September which was very successful. At Christmas her commit'ee organized a window painting contest open to the local elementary school students. Mrs. McKercher said a plaque. financed by the hospital auxiliary has been purchased for recognition of contribution to the h.ispit al for donations over 5500. Gordon Rimmer, chairman of the planning committee spoke briefly of the work of his committee in developing a master program master plan and role review of the hospital with the hospital planning firm of Agnew Peckham and Associates. John McEwing, chairman of the policy and bylaw review commirtee, reported on number of minor changes to update the policies and bylaws. Ralph Smith. chairman of the human resources committee. briefly explained that his committee dealt with numerous issues in regard to the personnel policies, changes in the employment standards act. as well as discussions concerning the education and self-evaluation of board members. mlc .,f : h, board and trustees. He said this committee will continue its work on this in the fall. Dr. Kenneth Rodney. Chief of the Medi* a! Staff, reported the new critical care lin!! at •h. Seaforth Community Hospital has frets ased the capability of the doctors who has(' expressed increased confidence m their ability to treat the very sick patient because nt the direct linkage of the monitoring mai. hie es with thc electrocardiograph read out ;rail puter at University Hospital in l ondon. Dr. Rodney reported on the sur, essful monthly Paediatric Clinics held al 'he Seaforth hospital with a paediatrician from London in attendance. He said the khahcus Fducation Clinic has been a success nsr r the past year. The doctors welcomed the extension 01 x-ray services into an ultrasound department funded independently by the consultant radiologists from Stratford. he said. He spoke of the importance of the updated LLOYD EISLER JR. was presented with a cheque prior to Wintarlo in Seaforth Thursday night. Harold Turnbull, right made the presentation on behalf of service clubs and groups in Seaforth. Lloyd was given over $3,000. (VVassink photo) pysiotherapy department and the speech pathology unit and he said the hospital has been commended by the Hospital Accredita- tion team for its medical audit, tissue and health records. Hospital Auxiliary president. Carol Hoel- scher, outlined the activities by the auxiliary this past year such as a rummage sale at the Farmer's Market, a draw for tickets sold on an afghan. a food booth at the Sportsfest held last August, making 5700; vanishing bridge parties. clearing 5700; bake sale and penny sale, $1,284. Mrs. Hoelscher reported two members, Marion Turnbull and Ethel Dennis were honored for their service to the auxiliary by giving them provincial life memberships. There are 16 junior volunteers working at the hospital; Sandra Lee has served over 500 hours as -a olunteer. The four utgoing board members were re-elected for therthreeyearterm:James Etue, Seaforth; ma Friend, Dublin; Mary Longstaff. Seafort nd Charlotte McKerch- er, R.R. 1, Dublin. Dr. F. Wong. President of the Medical Staff, reported there were 930 active patients last year and 21 chronic for a total of 951. He said there were surgical tissue reports on 143 in -patients and 196 rnet,.natients Jack Riddell M.P.P., Huron -Middlesex, the guest speaker, outlined the problems facing many hospitals these days such as struggling with deficits and overcrowded conditions. He said "adding to the bed shortage problem is also the high costs of life support programs which include kidney dialysis and transplant, cardiovascular sur- gery and the implantations of pacemakers." Mr. Riddell said capital funding for hospitals is also demanding attention. "Many hospitals are aging and need to replace equipment and facilities." He said the main issue is accessibility, the mainstay of the Ontario Liberal party's policies concerning health care, whether it be with regard to extra -billing and waiting lists for surgery or bed shortages. . He said his party believes that one of the main problems within the present health care systepri is the inappropriate placement and lack of options for the elderly. He warned that it is now general knowledge that the number of elderly people will increase dramatically in the years ahead and the challenge for any elderly care system is to provide the type of care best suited to the individual's emotional and physical needs, at the highest quality level at the lowest possible cost. WINNING WHISKERS—The champion beard growers at the Hensalt centennial are left to right, Harold Knight, Gerry Nellands, Bob Baker, Alphonse Gronier and Dan MeV lnchey. Mr. Grenler was Judged to have the best all-round beard. (Wasslnk photo) S.S. trustees stipend remains at 5 per cent S•-paratc school trustees will keep their who was also a trustee on the previous monihh' stipend at 5198 per month even board, kept trying to reduce the stipend to a though they have learned they ct.uld boost it five per cent increase from the 1982 level of tip ;0 5225 per month 5180 per month. At it, May 14 meeting, the Huron Perth Eventually, the board agreed to rolling Separate School Board recrised a memo back the honorarium to five per cent. from Superintendent of Business and-__Hespite learning they could increase their Finance lack Lane w hich states trustees' remuneration doesn't come under the prnvinuai restraint bill. Mr. Lane was given this information from the Inflation Restraint Boa rd the hoard had settled the question of its remuneration over a year ago. when it cut its honorarium down to a five per cent increase each yea for three scars. Originath the nut-gnmt school board in 1982 had set the sol end nl 1},c in coming hi.ard for its three scar tem the rates were 5200 per month for 1981. 5225 per month fou 19144 and 5250 per month in 198$ Hnssever. Stratford trustee Ran Mans', honorarium, trustees took no action. Chairman Ron Murray of RR2, Dublin said the board made the decision to stick to the five per cent a year ago, and trustees should remain at that level. Trustees agreed noting that teachers and other staff have been expected to accept five per cent salary increases. The chairman also commented that Huron -Perth Separate School trustees taken an honorarium that is half that of the Huron and Perth Boards of Education. "That's by choice." said Mr. Murray, but hr said it doesn't mean the trustees of those two boards aren't worth the amount they receive. COMIVIUNITY CALENDAR :f You're organ,nng a nonprofit rout event of interest to other Seaforth area rr-idents, phone the recreation office at 527.0882 or the Expositor at 527 02411 or mail the informatton to Community Calendar, The Huron F spositor 13nr h'r Seatorth Ontario NOK 1440 well in advance of the scheduled date Wednesday, July 4 p r, Smgies meet even' ,ecnnd Wed night Optimist huilding. roam floor For further tnformatron 52" 14'o nr 14s-2596 11 1 m. Business sw,rr at :tui pool to 4 A- h 8 t(1 p m Public Swim at the tcif rr Fan,i!•: Sw •re al the pool. p m Villagers vs Boars 1 ion's Park. 8 ,10p m Turf vs Mainstreet. I ton's Park. 6 11, p.ie SI Marys ss Tikes Optimist Park 9 p m Swingers Game Optimist Park. 6:30 Walton vs Mite Boys at Winthrop 8:00 Wingham vs Bantam Girls at Winthrop 9:30 Titans vs Molesters at Winthrop Thursday, July 5 12 I p.m Business swim 1 10.4 & 6.8- to p m Pubhs Swim h p m 1y Swam ' 6.30 - Expos vs Blue Jays. Lions Park. pp m. S'iuFam1ggers. OTitmist Park. — ':45 -Tigers es Red Sox. Lions Park. h }0 Girls House League ' p.m, Firemen vs Mainstreet. Optimist 8.10 p.m 1r Farmers (*ams lions Park Park. ':30 p m Queens Cavaliers vs Bcilar 8.30 Bears vs Queens, Optimist Park. Makers 81Opm 9 0sp.m ° Saturday, July 7 1.4:30 — 6-8.30 p.m. Public Swim 8 a.m.. 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m, Ladies tournament, Lions Park 12.30, 2 p m. 3:30. 5 p.m. & 6:30 ladies Tournament. Optimist Park. 1.4:30 & 6-8:30 p.m. Public Swim - :30-10 p.m. Roller Skating at Arena 2 p.m. Belmore vs Pee Wee Girls. Optimist Park. 2 p.m. Clinton vs Bantam Girls, Lion's Park. ' p.m. Villagers vs Turf. Lions Park. 8:30 p.m. Creamery vs Topnotch, Lion's Park, Monday, Juty 9 12-1 p m Business Swim I:30-4 p.m. & 6-8:30 p.m. Public Swim S-6 p.m. Family Swim Beruit Boars vs Nationals Braves vs Beechwood Devils. Friday, Juty 6 12-1 p.m. Business Swim 1111.4 & 6.8.30 p m. Public Swim -_,. c h p.m. Family Swim Tito 10 p m Roller skating at arena n 10 p m F retPr ss Bantams. Optimist Park p m ladies tournament. Liens Park. 8.11) p.m. Ladies Tournament. Optimist Park Tuesday, July 1 12 1 p.m. Business Swim 1.30-4 p.m. & 6-8:30 p.m. Public Swim 5-6 p m. Family Swim 6:30 p.m. Goderich vs Midget Girls. Optimist Park. 6.45 p.m. K. Smith vs Queens. Lions Park 8:30 p.m. McNichol vs K. Murray. Lions Park. Thee annual Family picnic of Seaforth Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Doig with potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. Please bring your dishes. lawn chairs and card tables. Space for rhe Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor.