The Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-10-28, Page 2PAGE 2—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1987
1
If banking
when you
want to is
out of the
question,
HERE'S
THE
ANSWER!
Apply
BEFORE
NOV. 30,
1987
and you
. could
WIN
$10,000°01
24 THE SQUARE, GODERICH
• 524-8371
District News
H
ly acclaimed to chairm
BY ELSA HAYDON
Bill Hanly, Clerk -Treasurer and Ad-
ministrator of Huron County, is the 1987/88
Chairman of the County and Regional Sec-
tion of the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario, an organization representing
most of the over 860 municipalities in the
province.
Hanly was acclaimed to the position by
the more than 360 delegates attending the
section's annual conference on. October
18-21 in London, Ontario.
Hanly has been working in the Huron
County administration since 1958 when he
was appointed Deputy Clerk -Treasurer.
He has held the top administrative position
since 1975.
Starting in the early eighties - and with
the blessing of County Council - Hanly has
been active on the executive of the AMO's
County and Regional Section.
As Chairman of the organization, Hanly
sees a very busy year ahead, but feels
comfortable that "with the council's sup-
port and with the help of a capable staff in
the county offices" he will be able to.enjoy
s position
his additional new duties and
responsibilities.
Although the conference was held in
London, it was hosted and organized by
Huron County. With about 600 delegates
and companions registered, the gathering
was too big to be accommodated within the
county boundaries, but through a number
of displays, an audio-visual presentation,
and with many county politicians and staff
performing a variety of duties, the con-
ference carried the Huron County stamp
throughout its program.
MOI i believes in prevention
e from page 1
board and the Ministry of Health.
"I have a fair bit to say about how we
relate to the public — wave the flag of
public health, so to speak".
Relating health unit activity to the
Huron County Board of Health and. in-
directly, to county council, is also part of
Bokhout's job.
"If the health unit has an idea, it's up
me to see that the idea is presented to th
board of health and, ultimately, to coup
council," he explained.
Also, "the Ministry of Health provides a
lot of dollars to keep this thing ( public
health system) going and they want to
know what's happening," he said.
The third area of duty for Bokhout, is
that of policy maker. "It's up to me to seek
new ideas and hopefully generate some of
my own".
Research is a fourth area in which
Bokhout plans to be involved, although
GEAR -UP
FOR
Garb & Gear is your most `fitting' place
for the season's best values!
Ci NV a���
COIL%
OCKEY GEAR "SPECIALS"
C.C.M.
HELMET
Reg. 834.99
SALE
LOUISVILLE XPL
STICKS
Reg. 816.49 Each SALE
BAUER
COOPER No. 9
GLOVES
Reg. 854.99 SALE
COOPER No. 28
GLOVES
Reg. 664.99 SALE
SUPER PLUS 99 SKATES
Reg. 8149.99
FOOTWEAR
PUMA '
PIVOT HI
Reg. 856.99 SALE
SALE
`GEARED TO GO
NIKE
COURT FORCE HI
Reg. 874.99
SALE
NEW BALANCE
490 HI -CUT
Reg. 888.00
HI TEC
COURTEC
Reg. 844.99 SALE
9
BROOKS
99 ARSENAL KW
HI -CUT Re
POWER
99 SMASH
Reg. 834.99
8790°
SALE
SALE
CLOT
11\10"GARB THAT'S IN GEAR"
AEROBIC WEAR
by Phantom
New Fall
RUGGER. SHIRTS
Penmans .New Fall Styles
FASHION FLEECE
Men's & Ladles'
0
OFF
OPEN DAILY: 9 - 6
FRIDAY: 9 - 9
SALES &
SERVICE
Where rt,
s Alt Att
FOUR
THE SQUARE
GODERICH
pMONE
524®2822
Jr
..,':,`:•�'"'',We Honor VISA & MASTERCARD
witltzonly five -and -a -half weeks on the job,
it is one he has not yet been able to devote
much time to.
Bokhout also sees himself as a "support
person for the staff".
"I'd like to think I can make things hap-
pen and provide staff with the information
they need to carry on".
The sixth role is one Bokhout would
prefer not to bring into play — that of
"policeman," on health matters.
"I have, under the Health Protection and
Promotion Act, the authority to enforce
the act in this county. In my view, it is a
last resort. I don't like to see myself as a
policeman," he said.
GETTING HANDS DIRTY
One example • of a situation, where
Bokhout's "enforcer" role would be
necessary, is in the case of violation of
public health regulations.
"In a situation where certain regulations
were being violated, say by food handlers,
then I have to decide on the question of
whether to lay charges," he explained.
In most such cases, preliminary ' in-
vestigations would be done by inspectors,
but the final decision would remain with
Bokhout.
"However; if something were very big,
or very sensitive, then I would certainly
get my hands dirty and have a look at that
myself," Bokhout said.
MAJOR CONCERNS
Despite his short time on the job,
Bokhout has already defined several areas
of major concern to which he will devote
much of his time.
One is the county's Homecare Program,
which is constantly being expanded, with
millions of dollars being spent.
•'I'll be looking at how best that money
can be spent," he said. Planning for the
new One -Stop Access program is a one of
the major areas of development in the field
of home care, Bokhout said.
The Huron County Addiction Referral
and Resource 'Centre is another key pro-
ject.
"We hope to improve services available
to help residents of Huron County get over N
problems with substance abuse".
"The third thing I see looming is Aquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ( AIDS).
1+'e -,^+ .nninr h.'nith onneern in the coun-
ty at this time, but it's such a devastating
problem across Canada that we have to be
concerned about it."
With only two confirmed cases of people
contracting the disease in Huron County
( both yictims have died ►, "and at most one
other person in Huron County that has
been exposed to it," Bokhout is optimistic
about avoiding an AIDS outbreak here.
"It's pretty encouraging, at least based
on the information we have at the present
time. The disease is not a major problem
in the county and I'd like to keep it that
way," said Bokhout.
UNDER CONTROL
Bokhout thinks the Health Unit's inter-
nal problems, which instigated the
resignation of Dr. Cieslar, are behind
them.
Cieslar resigned in June, 1986, over
alleged 'interference from county ad-
ministration in the operation of the unit. In
April, 1987 about 50 Health Unit staff
members, went public with concerns
about the situation at a Huron County
Board of Health meeting,
Bokhout feels the resulting internal tur-
moil has "cleared up," in the meantime.
The irhprovement in the situation,
"speaks very much for the positive at-
titude of the staff here,".he said:
"The Acting MOH Dr. James McGregor
also deserves a great deal of credit for br-
inging things under control," he added.
Having things "under control," at the
health unit is essential, at 'a time when
Bokhout feels the role of public health pro-
fessionals is becoming increasingly vital.
"Public health care plays an important
role (in. today's society) and in all pro-
bability, ' its importance will increase,"
Bokhout said.
shown in the town council chambers. If you
CIVIC CORNER would like more information about the
video, contact Jane Netzke at 524-2125.
Huron County Council will meet at 10
a.m. on Thursday; Nov. 5 in the Court
House council chambers, Goderich,
At 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 28 (to-
day), a Corporate Challenge Video will be
There will bd'''a "BIA PRIDE Public
Meeting on Thursday, October 29 at 7 p.m.
in the council chambers.
On Wednesday, November 4 at 8:30 a.m.,
there will be an Administration and Person-'
nel meeting in the council chambers.
DENTURE
THERAPY
CLINIC
HORST
Feige D.T.
GODERICH
58 West Street
GODERICH (519) 524-6688
Neustadt (519) 665-7818
No Charge 1-800-265-7555
FAMILY RINGS
AND
DAUGHTER'S PRIDE
RINGS
We're taking orders now for
Christmas! Don't be disappointed
- act now! Many styles - in all
price ranges.
CLINTON, 8 Albert St
EXETER, 284 Main St.
SEAFORTH, 26 Main St. S.
ST. MARYS, 135 Queen St
WALKERTON, 203 Durham
GODERICH, 2 The Square