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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1987-05-13, Page 1Legion — A16 Obituaries — A13' Penny, Sale — Al2 Saturday Events — A9 Schools A5 Sports A7, A8 Walton — A15. . INDEX Births — A13 Classifieds —• A10, All, Al2 •.Dublin Entertainment- A14, A15. Farm—A8 Family = A13, A16 Hensall — A6 Saturday filled with events. See page •A9• ki r. Serving the communities and areas of Seaforth, Brussels, Dublin, .Hensall and Walton THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MAY 13,, 1987'• 50 cents a copy Staff wants positive ' By Alan, Rivett The Huron ,County Board of Health, has ' yet to. matte any recommendations regar= - ding a • brief by health unit employees outlining some of their concerns which , were presented to the board at its April 15 meeting. . • The brief, outlining•five specific problem areas in the health unit by approximately 50 staff members, was referred to in the' Board of Health's report at the May 7 coun- cil meeting. • Among the, reported'problem areas by "the staff -members are: little positive rein- forcement of staff from •the board; no direct communication onboard decisions; the lack of a written policies and pro- cedures manual for the health unit • employees; the replacement of Dr. Harry ' Ceislar as the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) which is. both "extremely costly and hard to justify"; and staff resentment' of Clerk -Treasurer Bill Hanley's "active interference in personnel. matters and in board decision-making responsibilities". However, both Warden Brian McBurney and Board Chairman Grant Stirling say the staff concerns in the brief will be ad- dressed at the' next board meeting. . "We haven't gone through them (the concerns) as yet. We're going to gladly• discuss them at the next meeting. We want a better system with everyone in har- reinforcement ' treaty," said Mr. Stirling, reeve of Goderich Township, following the council • meeting. - Huron County Warden Brian McBurney refuted many. of the staffconcerns, saying • that problems have arisen in the health unit because of the resentment following the departure of former 'MOH. Dr. Harry Cuslar. ' ' ' • "Ile (Dr. Ceislar) resigned because he • couldn't work with the board of health: It's all in the past•now and until they (the. " employees) accept that, then there will be problems," said Mr. McBurney after "the council meeting. Mr:McBurney also said, at the time the staff issues were presented to the Board of Health in April, "quite a few (employees) hadn't been consulted on the: brief". -in- ' eluding many of the Home Care workers ' who are also employed under the Board of health! In the brief, the staff claimed most deci- siqns of the board are learned "via -the media or through the grapevine" which • filter through the staff resulting in "inac- curacies and increased stress", Mr, McBurney said the employees, as a rule, wouldn't. receive decisions of the -board from the -board, as the three health unit directors on the board would be responsible for communicating decisions . to staff. He felt the employees were "reluc- tant to go to their directors". "One of the directors "'said he wasn't aware of any problems with communica= tion (between the board and the employees)," said Mr. McBurney, adding:' that.ali Board of Health meetings are open and can be attended by the staff.' •Health unit staff members are also con- cerned about the lack of a written policies and procedures manual for the health unit. " As there is no clear definition.of health unit . and county policies, it has led to conflicts. • "We are expected to' conform to `County Policy', but have no access to such written references,- Even when policies are pro-• miser' -they- fail" to be produced and con- troversies go, unresolved", the brief -stated: Mr. McBurney says a policy guide .specifically for the health. unit has been • discussed in the. past, but it has not -pro- gressed beyond that point, "It's pne thing we have•beeri looking in - td, then something- else comes up which we feel is more important," said Mr. McBurney. , • As for accusations by health unit staff toward Mr. Hanley'= interference in health board- decisions, Mr. McBurney says the claims are. unfounded. No such.problem of. interference currently exists between- the Board of Health and Mr. Hanley. Turn to page 16A -• Local citizens honored :for work Two ',ell -known area residents Have been honored by the government for their volunteer work. Thirty-eight individuals, including Gladys Van Egmond of Clinton and Isabelle Campbell of Huronview and formerly of Seaforth, received 1987 Volunteer Service .Awards at the Public Library in Owen Sound on May 6. The awards were .presented on behalf of the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture. GLADYS VAN EGMOND Mrs. Van ' Egmond received a trillium shaped silver pin for the 10 years of service. she has given to the Van 'Egmond Foundation. After serving on the board of directors for the foundation for 10 years, and acting as secretary for three years, she said she was honored to receive the award. ' "I guess you have to be a willing worker. You have to be willing to sacrifice hours in the day and you have to be an organizer' too," she said. - Within the. foundation; Mrs. Van )Jgniond- is involved in a number of different areas in- cluding the ways and means committee, and helping out with the Fiddler's Jamboree, Ciderfest and other major fundraisers. Her outside work, however, does not stop here. She is also a member of the ladies' division of the Clinton Spring Fair and the Summerhill Ladies' Club. On top of these activities"she does -musical volunteer work in which she and the Clinton Old Time Band travel around to hospitals,' nursing homes and senior citizen's homes to GLADYS VAN EGMOND SABELLE CAMPBELL entertain. • ISABELLE CAMPBELL Miss Campbell is being honored for her 22 years of service to .the Huron County. Historical Society. She 'has written seven history books, dating back to 1944. Miss Campbell got her background.. in history writing when she began to do family trees in 1930. • "I've just been at it ever since. I always did like writing," she said. Much of her work was first published in. The Huron Expositor before coming out in, book form. Miss Campbell's first book published was entitled, "The Story of Years", a book on the history of the Huron Presbyterian Church which • she wrote for that church's 60th ' anniversary. Next came "The ' Story of Hibbert 'Township", in 1952, followed by "A Hibbert Review", in 1953. Part two of "A Hibbert Review", was released in 1959. In 1966 "The Story of Seaforth" was published. Her final two books, "From Forest to Thriving Hamlet" and, "A History of Tuckersmith" came out in 1968 and 1973 respectively. Because of her historical work Miss Campbell was made a life member of the county historical society. She is also •a member of the Geneological Society. Although she was quite surprised to hear she won a 15year award, Miss Campbell ad- mitted this was not the first time she has been honored. In 1082, just after leaving Seaforth to move to Huronview, her con- tributions in the way of civic service, were recognized by the town, when it presented her with a Citizenship Award. Board Fires • new N10H Ry Alan RivCtt 14 of this year. The Huron County Board of Health has As for the terms of the hiring, the board hired ` Dr. Maarten Bokhout, a New- of health offered him a starting salary of foundland doctor, as the new; Medical Of- $70,209 with regular employee' benefits.. ficer of Health (MOH) for the • county, Moving expenses to a maximum of $12,000 council was advised at its regular meeting will also be paid by the board. The offer is on May 7. also based on a five-year renewable Goderich Township Reeve and Chair- contract. Yvan of the Board of Health Grant Stirling The MOH position in the county. has been shade the ahtouncement prior to the; vacant since the departure of Dr. Harry reading of the report at the council Ceislar in July of 1986 Dr. James ;SeSSIOILI McGregor of Wingham has mien in he the •zy. Stiffing reported the hiring of Or. acting, MO1•I since that trine 1 a1 h igittet11d.la effert,i'e nn Septembet.,� . Accdrtling to.Mr Sttr1ingt1he nerwMOH was offered the position in early Aprili after an interview with the Board of Health ill March. - - "We Were quite impressed with his presentation at the interview. And, in corn- mimications inApr+il. he agreed to, come to be the MOH for Huron County. Ile also knows how the health system works," said Mr. Stirling. Dr. Bokhout, 35, received his 'medical " • training in Ontario before Working on a two-year contract 'with the Newfoundland. government in public health. He also has a ----..master's degi ea in piibhe.healtit -. Gtemes promote well being of elderly District Seniors Games Banquet, are also available now to anyone, not only the win= tiers, wishing rs,wishing to attend - e will be a hobby crafts show on June 23 as part of the District Games. Anyone wishing to enter their hobby can contact Mr., Patterson for details. Better attendance and participation is this Mr. Patterson has'been involved with the' years theme for the Seaforth Seniors Seniors Games since its beginning three Games held from April 10 to May,30." years ago. Working with him on the local John Patterson, chairman of the Gaines Seniors Games committee are; Mary eofntnittee, said the committee meets mot- Finlay on, secretary -treasurer; Betty thly to plan activities and set up special Felker, finance chairwoman; Carolanne events for the local seniors. Doig, secretary and Marty Bedard, recrea- "People gradually get to know that you're tion director. They all work closely in the running them (the games)," said Mr organization of the events. Patterson. At the District Games; Peggy Perkins, a The local Games will be coni �p rised of 14 Seaforth senior, will be responsible for competitive events, plus two non- catering to the 300 people expected to be in eomp'etitive events. Winners of those events town for the event: will qualify to compete in those same events To learn more about the people who will at the district level (or Tri•County Games). be representing Seaforth at the District Seaforth is hosting those Games on June 22 level, keep your eyes on The Expositor. A and 23. nutttb'er of feature$ are planned for the next The aim of the Seniors Games committee few weeks. l5,to get the seniors intolved in activities " Anyone who Would like additional WO - Other than Watching television, in order to nation on the Games, either local or increase their Well beeing 'mentally and • dfstriet, can contact any member of the physically. Seniors Games cdnunittee. Tickets to the Vaccinate pets. Pet owners in Huron County will now be subject to a minimum fine of $50 for failing to have their pets vaccinated against rabies. Council passed this motion during their regular. Monthly meeting on May 7. Board of Health Chairman „Grant Stiri_ ing says the only problem with the fine is how to enforce it. He said the board will have to take a hard look at how to police Turn to page 16A s PARADE OF THE HONOR GUARD - Members of the Father Stephen Eckert Knights of Columbus dressed in their finery Saturday afternoon to attend a special mass at S1. James Roman Catholic Church. Seaforth, in honor of the organization's 25th anniver- sary. Noted dignitaries attended the Mass, as well as a dinner and dance held later at the Seaforth and District Community Centres. Mcllwraith photo. K of C celebrate 25 years A number of dignitaries attended the Knights of Columbus, Father Stephen Eckert Council's 25th anniversary Saturday. A Mass held at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Seaforth at 6 p.m., and led by Bishop Sherlock of London, was the official start to the anniversary. It was followed by a banquet and dance at the Seaforth and District Community Centres, which was attended by approximately 300 people. Richard McKay, Grand Knight, extended the welcome at the banquet. Seaforth. Mayor Alf Ross extended con- gratulations on behalf of the Town, and on behalf of Murray Cardiff, MP, who was unable to attend. He also presented a scroll. on behalf of the Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney. Jack Riddell, MPP, Minister of Agriculture and Food, made a presenta- tion of a scroll from the Province of On- tario on behalf of Premier David Peterson. The•main speaker at the banquet was Edward J. Buckley, a Director on the Supreme Board of the Knights of Colum- bus. He was introduced by Past Grand Knight, Ewart Wilson and thanked by.Past Grand. Knight, John Paul Rau. Frank Crowley, anniversary chairman, was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Mozart's Melody Makers sup- plied the music for the danoe. SEE PAGE 4 FOR HISTORY. iAFETY TIPS - Police Chief Hal Claus Points out some areas of concern' on a bicycle belonging to Chris Holman. Chris was one of the local youths who took advantage of a - bicycle safety clinic aponsored by the O'ptinlist Club on Saturday. Moliwraith phefo.