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The Rural Voice, 1997-08, Page 31hospital," he said. That will be one of the key features Bantock believes the Grey - Bruce health professionals and those involved in the restructuring process will have to look at. Koch has similar apprehension for the classification of hospitals. "We will be concerned until we see the final details to see who gets what services." There is the possibility some facilities will still be considered hospitals, but will have no beds, he said. "They will be a grave concern for the people of Huron -Perth." The issue of the level of emergency care is one which Thibert sees as a point of possible contention. "The government wants residents to have access to emergency care, but will the community accept the level of service they set." On the issue of a single governance/administration, health care officers would like to believe the government took the lead from the concepts suggested by Huron -Perth hospitals in their bid to keep all eight facilities open. "Huron -Perth has been working hard on different models for governance," said Bell, while Thibert said the eight facilities are already talking consolidation. The government's approach has been very supportive, said Bell, noting that everyone in the health care profession realizes the need to rationalize some services. "Not everyone can have all the services they have now. Service consolidation must take place and then look at the services as an issue for all locations." Restructuring into an amalgamated, single governance was often seen as a marriage of convenience when the process began, he said. This method is a more co-operative and planned approach, allowing the development of a system by consensus. Picking up on another point made by Wilson, Bell said the consolidation of services will encourage the formation of networks. Decisions will be made in the best interest of the entire community. The (new) governance has to allow these talks to take place through the QUEEN'S BUSH RURAL MINISTRIES - (519) 392-6090 Are there major changes in your life that are out of control? Could you use a sympathetic listener and some help in dealing with your situation? At Queen's Bush Rural Ministries, we've had 10 years experience in dealing with ... r► financial crisis wi+ marriage and family problems i► emotional coping difficulties Call us, we're absolutely confidential and free. Mr With our extensive professional and volunteer personnel, we'll make those changes easier to deal with. 1-519-392-6090 Blyth Festival ph: 519-523-9300 fax: 519-523-9804 email. blyth.festival@odyssey.on.ca P.O. Box 10, BL.YTH NOM 1H0 Artistic Director • Janet Amos recapturing the boom years and the challenges to Canada's Temperance Act. a collective, directed by Paul Thompson a very finny comedy about the foibles of running a small town tewspaper )y David Scott one -woman comedy about juggling a career, marriage and motherhood by Deborah Kimmett a delightfid comedy about two brothers and their weekend of chaos at the cottagt by Norm Foster Don't Miss! Bmn LIONS CLUB & BuYrl( Frsm',u arbeQl ue, oAcet & Dance Barbeque: 430 - 630 Concert 730-9 p.m. Dance 930- midnight Blyth Community Centre Sun., Aug3lst,'97 ADVANCE $20 (incl.BBQ) / $12 Conoen/Dance featuring originals from the CKNX Barn Dance Special appearances by Barndance Live! cast a marvellous musical tribute to the stars of the CKNX Barndance The Blyth hit of '96 - remounted in '97 a Collective 1997 SEASON • JUNE 17- SEPT. 10 August 1997 27