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Times-Advocate, 1979-02-07, Page 3Doctors seek public aid in hospital cutback fight Huron County doctors are looking to the public to spearhead a drive to save 96 county hospital beds that will close unless the health ministry revises its bed formula. The ministry announced last month hospitals must reduce active treatment beds to 3.5 per thousand population by April 1981. The formula would mean the loss of 96 beds at the county’s five hospitals. Ten of those are at South Huron Hospital, About 15 doctors met in Clinton Wednesday night to discuss the new health care policies and decide what they can do, Dr. Doug Mowbray, president of the Huron County Medical Association, said Thursday doctors are aware some people think there is a personal gain for doctors in maintaining the number of hospital beds. “That’s why we feel the doc tors , shouldn’t sprearhead the fight. They’ll say, the doctors want • the beds to mgke more money,” he said. “The doc.tors aren’t really, fighting fpr the doc- province hasn’t considered the special problems of rural areas, such as distances between hospitals and the often poor winter driving conditions. He said alternative methods of care, such as nursing homes, are not readily available here, “Our waiting list for nursing homes is often a year long.” Mowbray said the government took over the community hospital system some years ago and has “a monopoly” over hospital funding. “We don’t even know if it’s possible t6 privately fund beds to keep them open.” A health ministry official in Toronto indicated Thursday that while private funding for beds might be possible, it wouldn’t be very practical since the hospital would have to pay “every expense associated with it and all the continuing ex­ penses incurred.” He warned that hospitals considering such ah idea would be advised to first discuss with the ministry financial effects the move • .tors’beds’ in hospitals, they .might have. ' ; ar Of ightingf or people’s beds Mowbray said the doctors •in•..hospitals;.”.'’■are “frustrated.” He said ’ Mowbray ‘ • '■ feels . the ? they are concerned about the ...proposed cuts will jeopardize situation but don’tjsee any : health, c.are. in .Huron. ; Some’ , concrete action •. they • can ; of the. effects might’ involve • take to reniOdy the problem, ■..elective ' /surgery •: being- He.-sdid . thef /assbeiatipn • •.delayed- ’ti'ntil.• bbds'.'.ate -.plans - to,’make? ife?..fears*. . available’Or. doctors, .being’- kjn.bjyfi./ .to; association also has some suggestions for the boards but said he couldn’t release them now. He said doctors hope to make the public more aware of the seriousness of the situation. “By the time they realize what is happening, it’s going to be too late.” Five town committee to have ample say The Goderich Board of Police Commissioners have assumed control of the new police communication system in Huron, although members of Exeter council appeared convinced this week that the decisions of the committee named from the five towns involved will be given ample say in matters pertaining to the system. The five-town committee, made up of the police chief and one elected official from each, will end up being an advisory committee to the Goderich Police Commis­ sion. The committee will be known more specifically as • the Huron Municipal Police Dispatch System Advisory Board. They will be “an advisory and supervisory group in as far as guidelines for salaries, benefits and on- gqing costs. of the central dispact system” are Con­ cerned’. . ... ’/.. Qn reading the minutes of ___ „. _______ th,e-• G’o.derich Police Corm • enepufaged’.-.tp’..discharge/.' -Mbdicai Assddiatioh.andthe nlissibn meeting at, which • %’.pa’tiejn’ts’.;prethhturdly /.he ’five • •hospital-’ -. ’bdairds’;' '■ the.action.was taken. Exeter ‘ the Councillor Jay Campbell in­ dicated Monday night he was “concerned about the implications” and question­ ed if Exeter and the other three towns may be losing direct input into the opera­ tion of the dispatch system. Mayor Boyle said the situation arose due to the concerns of Goderich Police Commissioner Judge F.G. Carter that the five towns did not have a signed con- ■ •/.pgtieptsdpfe.hi^tur'd.iy/.fie ’five •' said. Mowbra^ said the Mowbray EZRA WEBB Ezra Webb, passed away Friday February 2, at .’Bluewater Rest Home ■ Zurich, . in his ‘ 86th year. Beloved husband of the late ^JessieKelso (1975) and Olive ‘Green (1922). Survived by one daughter (Ilene) Mrs. Jack Smith, Wiarton, two grandchildren Ian Smith and Charlotte, Mrs. Robins of Kitchener. Also three sisters (Jessie) Mrs. Art Fink- beiner, (Myrtle) Mrs. I McGregor, of Ailsa Craig, and (Isobel) Mrs. Spears, of Toronto, one brother, Dr. Donald Webb, of Tuscon, Arizona. Funeral service was held Monday from T. Harry Hoffman, funeral home, with Rev. H. Moore, officiating. Pallbearers were Norris Webb, Ben Webb, Ian Smith, Jim Love, Cecil Desjardine and Larry Desjardine. Mr, & Mrs. Webb farmed for many years on the Bee line, before retiring to Grand Bend where they lived in Green Acres. Mr. Webb was an Elder of Grand Bend United Church, on the executive of the Sunday school, and a S.S. teacher. He was a director of Hay Mutual fire insurance Co. from 1949-1969, serving as President in 1952-1959, and . 1967. Temporary entombment in Exeter mausoleum, with spring burial in Grand Bend cemetery. RICHARD ETHERINGTON- Suddenly at Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, on Monday, January 29,1979, Bichard D. (Dick) Etherington of Usborne Township in his 62 year. Beloved husband of Daisy (Hooper) and dear father of Duncan of Usborne Township, Rick and Debbie both at home. Darcy of Ex­ eter and Dwight of Edmon­ ton, Alberta: dear brother of Archie Etherington of Usborne Township. Mr. Etherington was predeceas­ ed by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Etherington and 2 sisters Alma and Marjorie. Funeral service was held Tuesday from the Hopper- Hockey Funeral Home, Ex­ eter with Pastor Ross Hargreaves officiating. ELMORE LEIBOLD In South Huron Hospital in Exeter, Ontario on Wednes­ day, January* 31, 1979 Elmore William Leibold of Zurich, in his <73rd year. Dear brother of Theodore, RR 3, Zurich, William of Zurich, Albert of RR 2 Clin­ ton, Mrs. Pearl Petzke of Exeter, Mrs. ^'Betty Twamley of Stratford, and Mrs. Rose Broderick of Ex­ eter. The funeral was held Friday from the Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich with Rev. Bruce Guy officiating. Interment Emmanuel United Church Cemetery. Fun day Sunday On Sundayf February 11, the’ Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority is sponsoring the Parkhill Winter Fun Day at the Parkhill Conservation Area, IV4 miles northeast of Parkhill off highway 7. Events start at 1:00 p.m. The events scheduled in­ clude: a cross-country ski relay; a snowmobile relay; a cross-country ski rally; a snowmobile rally; toboggan­ ing; sleigh rides; snow sculpturecontest; and films in the Activity Centre. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the two rallys and the two relays. All events commence from the Activity Centre located just inside the conservation area entrance gates. Hot refreshments and a barbecue to cook your lunch or a snack will be available. For further information, contact the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority, 175 Thames Rd. West, Exeter, Ontario. I tract with Canadian General Electric or the Ontario Police Commission for the new system. OPC representative Ron Durand advised those in­ volved that the matter could properly be handled through the Goderich Police Com­ mission. “It’s the only way it can be worked.’’ Mayor Boyle explained, adding that he was prepared to gamble that the Goderich Police Com­ mission would approve the advisory committee’s tion. “We’re protected up point,”-he added. The minutes of Goderich Police Commis­ sion meeting indicate the ad­ visory committee “shall oversee these on-going benefits so that the five par­ ticipating towns have input and contribution of the on­ going expenses of the system”, Times-Advocate, February 7, 1979 f rec group's duties explained 1 '-W'’ *' CLANDEBOYE FUN — While Monday's stormy weather caused havoc for area motorists it was fine for some youngsters who had a holiday from school. Shown above sliding down a .Clandeboyp snowbank are Sandra Morgan and Rachel Rosch while Marcel Rosch peeks out • of a.tunnel. T-A photo Recreation administrator Kirk Armstrong and rec committee member Kenley ‘Campbell appeared before council this week in an ef­ fort to have the role of the committee clarified, and after a lengthy debate on the matter, council agreed to have an official from the ministry of culture and recreation meet with them in an attempt to sort out that role. Clerk Liz Bell said there was some confusion as to the responsibilities of the com­ mittee appointed by council and said there was some problem in determining the chain of command as it related to council, the rec centre board and the recrea­ tion committee. Reeve Si Simmons suggested the rec com­ mittee should get direction from the rec centre board, but Mrs. Campbell noted that the rec committees in Usborne and Stephen got their direction from their respective councils and suggested the same should apply in Exeter. A former member of the rec committee, Councillor Lossy Fuller, said that dur­ ing her tenure, the com­ mittee had to get approval for their work from the rec centre board. Mayor Boyle said the rec centre board should run the BRING ALL THE MONEY WITH YOU ® ® ® facility and the rec com­ mittee should run recreation and report to council. “The whole thing is a management nightmare/’ commented Councillor Don Cameron. “There’s no logic anywhere that I can see.” When some functions of the rec committee were out­ lined. Armstrong said that he handled most of them and noted the committee had no money or power to do anything. Mrs. Bell said the whole concept appeared to be heading back to pre-RAP days when there were special groups handling various functions involving recreation, parks and arena matters. At this point, council agreed to ask Al Sinclair of the ministry office in Lon­ don to meet with the groups involved in an effort to sort out the situation. ONECRASH Only one accident was investigated this week, it occurring on Thursday when vehicles driven by Graham Mason and Louise Giffin, both of Exeter, collided at the intersection of Andrew and John St. Damage was listed at $500 by Constable George Robertson. SALE DATES EXTENDED FOR THREE MORE DAYS. SHOP NOW Make your hard-earned money go farther...Stretch it now with SWARTMAN BONUS BUCKS A Here's How They Work For You ...IT'S AS SIMPLE AS CLIPPING THE BONUS BUCKS AND SPENDING THEM LIKE REAL MONEY IN OUR STORE WHEN YOU PURCHASE QUALITY MEN’S FASHIONS. BUT HURRY, THEY'RE ONLY GOOD UN­ TIL SATURDAY. 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