Times-Advocate, 1985-06-26, Page 26Page 14A
Times -Advocate, June 26, 1985
Assumes duties on July 1
No drastic �lion es
by SHH administrator
Trevor Nesbitt plans no drastic is very impressed with what he has Council on Hospital Accreditation. hospitalization. Nesbitt said his
change of direction when he takes found. He commends past and pre- Under the Board's direction, the
father, a semi -invalid, is enrolled in
over the administrative reins at South sent boards for their diligent commit- utilization committee has engaged a day care program at the Strathroy
Huron Hospital on July 1. For the ment to quality health care, and their professional help to carry out a hospital, and the psychological
forseeable future, he will continue to preparation for the changing needs of demographic study of the area serv- 1 benefits have been as noticeable as the physical
by his predecessor. Roger Sheeler. Nesbitt singled out as two examples the medical needs ahead, and for- Nesbitt said a foot care clinic is part
follow the course already chartered tomorrow. ed by the local hospital to determine
Nesbitt has delved into past ac- the utilization committee, and sub- mutate long-range plans to meet those of the Strathroy program, and a
tivities at the Exeter institution and mission to the audit of the Canadian needs. The study, which is still in pro- similar one could be inaugurated in
Exeter. The Strathroy clinic involves
the whole community. The VON are
paid a fee for service, seniors look
after all the bookings and other ad-
ministrative and operating respon-
sibilities, and funding is provided by
local service clubs.
Nesbitt pointed out that day care
clinics are also good preventative
medicine. In this specific case, feet
receive prompt and proper care do
not require hospitalization later for
more serious complaints like ingrown
toenails or crippling bunions.
"We've been putting out fires, and
reacting to end results", Nesbitt said.
"We must attack the basic causes of
The new administrator believes in a
three -pronged approach to keeping
and maintaining good health: con-
tinue to treat illness, while attacki_pg
some of the known causes by ad-
gress, has shown an aging population
will require certain types of services.
South Huron could provide outreach
and hospital day care.
Exeter is already pursuing a ay
care program, which would keep pa-
tients out of active treatmentbeds,
keep costs down, and treat those re-
quiring minimal nursing care, but not
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vocating a change of lifestyle through
anti-smoking, participaction and
don't drink and drive campaigns, and
on-going research.
Nesbitt's other main goal is to re-
tain South Huron's top three-year ac-
creditation when it comes up for
recertification next year. "Accredita-
tion demands quality assurance to
make sure what should be happening
is happening", Nesbitt explained.
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DEDICATION — Taking part in the dedication of the cornerstone in-
set in the front wall of the new Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle rapid-
ly nearing completion are board members Louis De Brun, Allen
Hayter, building chairman Dave Prouty, Dave Nesbit, Morley Hall,
Russell Snider, assistant pastor Randy Cox��astor Bob Donnan and
former, .board members Meine Eizinga, 'kith McLaren, Stewart
Triebner, Milford Prouty and Don Jolly. If present progress continues,
the church will be opened in September.
SS teachers pay boost
amounts to 3.7 percent
The 138 teachers in the 19 Catholic
schools in lfuroh and Perth Counties
will receive a 3.7 per cent salary in-
crease effective September 1 of this
year.
The Iluron-Perth Roman 'Catholic
separate school board and its elemen-
tary school teachers jointly announc-
ed on Monday night, June 24, that a
settlement had been negotiated for
the 1985-86 school year. Trustees
ratified the one-year agreement at its
regular board meeting on Monday.
while the teachers approved the -con-
tract at a special meeting on June 13.
- "It's a good settlement," said
salary negotiating committee chair-
man Ernie Vanderschott.
The chief negotiator for the
teachers. Terry Craig, was
unavailable for comment at press
time.
The new contract gives teachers a
3.7 per cent increase in salary with
new rates ranging from $17,635 in
category D with no experience to
$45.005 in category A-4 with 12 years
experience. Under the new contract.
the average annual salary increases
from $33.134 to $34,360. Employee
benefits increase this amount to
$35,326.
Minor improvements have also
been made to allowances for respon-
siblity positions. The special educa-
tion co-ordinator and the religion con-
sultant each receive an additional $85
above their regular salary. The
teacher librarian receives an addi-
tional $S(x) per,year above salary.
The maximum principal's salary
will increase to $52.475. up from
$49,130.
Last year. the teachers gave up
three per cent of a five per cent in-
crease to help cover the cost of
building additions at three Catholic
schools, namely Precious Blood in
Exeter. St. Joseph's in Clinton and
Sacred Heart in Kingham.
The total cost of the new agreement
is $4.7 million and superintendent of
business and finance Jack Lane said
this is within the hoard's budget.
Others hiked too
The Huron -Perth Roman Catholic
separate school hoard approved
salary increases for several groups at
its June 24 meeting.
The speech pathologist position
received a 1:3.5 per cent increase
Brass group
at Playhouse
The Canadian Brass will return to
Huron Country Playhouse tor two
special concerts on July 14. at 3:(tt►pm
and 8:0(i pm
..The Brass" as they have come to
he called by many of their fans are
first rate•nusic•ians Armed with on-
ly 2 trumpets. 1 tuba. 1 french horn
and 1 trombone. they are innovative
entertainers. comedians and pioneers
in the field of combining classical
music with popular entertainment
in a relatively short period nt time.
The Canadian Brass has virtually
taken the world by storm - from the
China Wall to Carnegie Hall - play-
ing everywhere to sold -out houses.
They have won the world by captur-
ing the hearts and minds of the public
and critics everywhere. And of
course. through incredibly hard
work : 110 concerts per yer. 18
albums. Royal Command perfor-
mance. countless television appear
naves from (he Johnny ('arson Show.
the Moppets and Sesame Street. to
their own Super -Specials.
The Canadian Brass is Fred Mills.
Ronald Rom m. Chuck Daellenbach.
Martin liackleman and Eugene
Watts. musicians anybody could love
For tickets to their Grand Bend
concert. call 238-8451
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which was questioned by Dublin area
trustee Ron Murray.
Mr. 11f irray pointed out that to in-
clude increment or the annual in-
crease the speech pathologist would
receive just for years of experience
brings the total percent increase up
to 18 per cent.
However, director of education
1Villiam Eckert pointed out that wlien
the position was originally formed,
the speech pathologist salary was -
based on the teachers grid except that perience, $32,555.
the teachers receive an increment of . Effective September 1, the salary
about $1.200 to $1,500 a year while the grid will beat a minimum of $23,005
speech pathologist only receives an to $29,935,and a maximum of $24,685
increment of $900. to $33,505.
Teacher aides' hourly rates will in
The salary grid of the speech
pathologist position is as follows: Cur- crease from $6.07 to $6.50. There are
rently. minimum with a BA and no five teacher aides in the Huron -Perth
experience. $21,535 to five years ex- system. • •
perience. $29,635; maximum with a The attendance counsellor's hour
Masters degree and no experience, ly rate increased from $8.2? to $8.56
$23.555 to a maximum of six years ex- for the conning school year.
BEST CADET SECTION - Lucon Legion president Gord Clubb•presents the best section trophy.at Thurs-
day's Huron -Middlesex Cadet Corps inspection to Russell Finkbeiner, Sheila Randall. Everett Vandeworp
and Allan Cottet. LA photo
ftp .lack Riddell .LP.P.
Premier -designate David Peterson
says the Liberal Party is "ready, will-
ing and able" to form a strong, effec-
tive government.
Mr. Peterson, who was asked by
Lieutenant -Governor John Black Aird
to form a government after the Con-
servatives lost a non -confidence vote.
said taking over the reins of office and
forming a government so quickly
would preseht problems. but none
that are insurmountable.
Mr. l'elerson has arranged to be
sworn into office nn June 26.
"It's very much in the interests of
this province to have a quick transi-
tion." he said. because "we have
serious time pressures.'
The financial crisis in the farm
community and the impact that it is
having on small husineAs must be -ad-
dressed without undue delay.
Other areas that Mr. Pelerson has
identified as priorities for a Liberal
government include health care. jobs
and the environment
it would probably be worthwhile at
this point to go over some of the ma-
jor events That will take place in On-
tario government over the next few
weeks.
Mr Peterson will he sworn in as
Ontario's 2(ith premier on June 26.
and will unveil his cabinet at the same
time Ile has said he expects to ap-
point only about two dozen ministers.
which would consitute the smallest.
leanest Ontario cabinet in about two
decades.
Less than a week later. nn July 2.
he will face the Legislature for the
first time as premier. Ile will deliver
a premier's statement, a speech in
which he will outline the early course
of his government.
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Quality standards are set for each
department, which is then assessed to
see if the standards are being met,
and if not, why not.
Nesbitt quoted a past assessor who
noted the harmony between the Board
and the staff. He hopes to establish
the same relationship.
"A hospital is not a one-person
Trevor Nesbitt
show", Igresbitt commented. "My
style is participatory. I will delegate.
Those people will be accountable, but
also given a chance to blossom."
Because of family commitment,
Nesbitt has received permission from
the Board to commute for the time be-
ing between Strathroy and Exeter.
"If my duties require me to be in
Exeter after hours, I will be here", he
promised.
The readers write
Dear Editor:
On behalf of the Canada Employ-
ment Centre for Students, I would like
to thank everyone involved in the Hire
A Student charity car wash on Satur-
day June 22.Many people helped to
organize this event and many others
made it possible, including Mr. Andy
DeBoer at the Exeter Sunoco who
kindly offered the use of his facilities
for our car wash, t ple at Zehrs
who distributed rs at their
grocery store, the students who turn-
ed up on Saturday morning to help
wash cars, and the generous people
who came in to get a car wash and to
donate money for the Barrie Tornado
Relief Fund.
Although the rain forced us to end
the car wash early, we still managed
to raise approximately $40.00 to send
to Barrie. In such a disaster. every lit-
tle bit helps.
This money will be combined with
over $360.00 that was raised the
previous Saturday by Goderich
students and will be tripled by the
government in aid of the victims of
the tornado last month.
Once again, i would like to extend
a special thank you to everyone in-
volved in this good cause. Unfor-
tunately the weather interfered. but
a valiant attempt was made. It's
great to see so many people work
together for charity. Your help was
much appreciated. .
Yours sincerely.
Judy E. Carter
Student Placement Officer -Exeter,
9of1in,.i To the Editor:
I am writing to the newspaper in
regard to the Burkley Restaurant.
My' son and the little girl I habysit
and i were in the restauradt one day
last week. 1 went up to pay fqr my
,June 10. 198"
New government
The government will then proceed
tcycntroduce its first legislation and
tae its first actions aimed at pro-
viding the changes Ontarians voted
for.
David Peterson and his cabinet will
he faced with some immediate pro-
blems in addition those in educa-
tion. The province s Triple -A credit
rating, for example. has been hang-
ing by its thumbs for more than a
year. The government introduced
almost no new legislation during the
two-year period prior to the election
And a number of pressing problems
have been building up in the environ-
ment and health care.
As well. the new government will
have to turn its attention immediate-
ly to federal -provincial relations. an
area in which Ontario's strengths
begin to dsintegrate quickly follow-
ing former' premier William Davis'
retirement.,
The province has been hit hard by
recent federal decisions. such as the
energy pricing aggreement that will
raise prices at the pump. The issue of
free trade will also assume more im-
portance in the months ahead. and
thousands of !Ontario jobs are at
stake in auto quota negotiations with
Heard gets
crop posting
John Heard will he joining the
O.M.A.F . staff at Stratford on July 1
as the Soils and Crops Specialist for
Huron and Perth Counties.
.John is a 1981 graduate of the
University of Guelph and majored in
Crop Science. He worked in Huron
County as an Assistant Agricultural
Representative for three years. More
recently he has been completing a
Masters Degree at Purdue Universi-
ty in Indiana. His Masters Degree is
in the area of soil filth and microbiol
activity. John is a native of the Lon-
don area
the Japanese.
Ontario senior citizens have also
been hit hard by the federal govern-
ment's move into de -indexing of pen-
sions, and their concerns will also
have to he represented.
As well. the new premier will attend
his first premiers' conference in
August.
In short the new premier and the
new government will he faced with a
number of challenges early on - and
many of the challenges will present
unique and interesting problems.
But the new government will also
he equipped with a high level of spirit
and determination. and support from
the people, if the recent mood at
Queen's Park and in the province are
any indication.
In custody
meal when the owners both asked me
never to bring the children in there
again (especially during the lunch
hour) as they were in the way being
in the high chairs.
So I asked the owners why they
have two high chairs and a booster
seat, if they don't want children in
their restaurant. Also 1 said 1 didn't
see a sign in the window saying no
children allowed. 1 have seen children
in there during lunch hour since then.
I feel this restaurant is being
descriminatory against children. i
think they should change their at-
titude, before they lose business.
Christine Kennedy
Jail term
for rustier
One of five men involved in a
sophisticated cattle -rustling ring two
years ago in Southwestern Ontario
pleaded guilty Wednesday after
changing his plea during the third day
of a district court hearing.
William Lamers. 38. was given con-
current sentences of five and 21
years in prison after pleading guilty
to 18 cattle -theft charges and one at-
tempted theft charge.
Ten other charges - including
possession of stolen property and
fraud - were withdrawn by Crown At•
Corney Douglas Page after the former
farmer changed his plea from not
guilty.
Four other men - Michael Truswell,
Robert Stowe. Richard Ilutcheson
and Jean Page, all of London - plead-
ed guilty last year to the same
charges and were sentenced to jail
terms ranging from 2,2 to four years.
Court was told the rustling ring
operated between April 7 and Oct. 24.
1983. and that about 190 head of cat-
tle and 75 pigs valued al $146.431 were
stolen from farms in Perth. Huron,
Middlesex. Bruce and Kent Counties.
Some of the stolen livestock was
recovered and returned to the owners.
over breakins but others were sold to various aur -
tions in Southwestern Ontario.
A 31 -year-old Ailsa Craig man was Judge J. Arthur Mullen described
remanded in custody after appearing the ring as a "well -thought-out.
in Goderich court, Friday. to face sophisticated operation" that includ-
three counts of break,enter and theft ed walkie-talkies. transport trucks
and two charges for the theft of and at least three people staking out
vehictes. farms.
Robert Denno was charged by Ex- "Farmers depend a lot on trust in
eter OPP with the breakins at the this country." Mullen said when
Centralia residence of the late sentencing Lamers. "This does not
Leonard Wilson. The home was appear to be abused except in some
entered three fronts last week cases. This is one of those cases.'
The theft of the vehicles relates to Lamers. a farmer in Aylmer from
vehicles stolen from Alan Preece. 4 1970 to 1982. is currently serving a
Courtland S1., Centralia. and New one-year
in term olr conspiring to rob a
Life Feeds, Denfield.
CAR WASH FOR TORNADO VICTIMS Proceeds from a very successful car wash Saturday sponsored
by Canada Employment Centre students will go to the Barrie tornado relief fund. Shown in action bare
Tracy Boyes, Judy Carter, Sandy Carter and Judy Isaac. p