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THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2007 THE NEW TANNER 11 Rockwood/Eramosa School Boundary Review A Public Information Session and Open House This is a drop-in session to share information and answer questions on the various scenarios being considered for changes to the boundaries of Eramosa and Rockwood Centennial Public Schools Please join us on Wednesday January 24 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 pm in the Library at Rockwood Centennial Public School Pasmore Street South, Rockwood UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD + * . ` 4 3 & 1 " * 3 4 ) 0 1 105 Alma St. Rockwood Tel: 519-856-2564 Fax: 519-856-9657 1-888-537-7953 ??? ??? ????????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????????????????????? ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????? Local Crime Stoppers assisted police in making 37 arrests By Rebecca Ring January 2007 is Crime Stoppers International (CSI) month. Crime Stoppers is the Worlds local crime fight- ing line, operating in over 20 countries. Anyone who witnessed a crime or has any information on a crime that has been or will be committed can call 1-800-TIPS (8477). The caller is guaranteed ano- nymity and is rewarded for information leading to an arrest. It is a non-profit pro- gram run by citizens of the community with a volunteer Board of Directors. Last year, its 30th anniversa- ry, was a great success for the tip line. In Wellington Coun- ty alone, including Guelph, Crime Stoppers (CS) received 935 calls from the public and helped the OPP and Guelph Police lay 103 charges, make 37 arrests, recover $79,800 worth of stolen property, seize over $6,318,880 in illegal drugs. Callers were rewarded a total of $8175, which means $782 was recovered in prop- erty or drugs for every dollar paid out. Program Coordinator Jennifer Smith states, Our program feels that this is quite an impressive bang for the buck! These figures show how the program is very cost effective and how a lot can be achieved when the com- munity pulls together. Internationally, they helped clear over one million cases, make over 600,000 arrests, recover over $1.5 billion U.S. in stolen property, and seized over $6 billion U.S. in drugs. CSI president Gary Murphy says the message of the month is for citizens to be extra vigi- lant, keep their eyes open and look out for suspicious char- acters, adding never try to get involved with an offender or alleged offender, that is what the Law Enforcement officers are for. He adds, in an ideal world we would want people to know their local Crime Stoppers number: 1- 800-222-TIPS (8477). Peter Price, Director of Public Relations for CSI, says just like you dont know when a crime is about to be committed, you just never know when that infor- mation you may have stored in the back of your head will provide the key link to solv- ing a crime. Crime Stoppers provides an anonymous way to pass along your informa- tion. OPP Commissioner Julian Fantino and Premier Dal- ton McGuinty wrote letters of support, acknowledging January as Crime Stoppers month. Both congratulated Crime Stoppers on their suc- cess and Fantino mentioned activities such as the On- tario Association of Crime Stoppers forming coalitions with several investigative agencies, including the OPP, Child Pornography Section, the Provincial Weapons En- forcement Unit and First Nations policing partners in northern and remote areas of the Province. In addition, Crime Stoppers International (CSI) is to be commended for recently embarking on the formation of a significant partnership with the United Nations in combating terrorist activities. Smith says that volunteers and funds are always needed. CS receives no government funding. Funds are raised through events and donations. The next event is Bowl over Crime at Fergus Bowling Lanes on January 28, from 11AM to 3PM. Call 519- 846-5371 or 519-843-3714 to reserve a lane for an hour of fun for teams of up to six play- ers. All are welcome. There is no minimum pledge but all funds are greatly needed and appreciated. Other events include a golf tournament in June, a Jail and Bail, and Halloween Ball. Visit www.crimestop- pers-wellington.com for information. HOME OF THE NEW FAMILY HEALTH TEAM? EWAG is in the process of estab - lishing an interdisciplinary Family Health Team, which will most likely be based at the Eramosa-Rockwood Medical Centre and the Erin Medical Clinic, both of which would be renovated. - Rebecca Ring Photo ROCKWOODThe Miller By Rebecca Ring In a special meeting last week, Guelph/Eramosa Council resolved to support EWAGs (East Wellington Advisory Group) concept for a Family Health Team (FHT) in Rockwood and Erin, serv- ing the surrounding areas. They agreed to endorse a letter of support to Ontarios Ministry of Health. EWAGs Executive Direc- tor, Ken Dardano, says plans are moving forward in phas- es. The interdisciplinary FHT will consist of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, dietitians and support staff. The program is in its set up phase. EWAG submitted a business plan to the Ministry of Health, and will submit an interim plan next week. They are now ready to start hiring for set-up positions, such as a business leader who will help imple- ment the FHT. Draft persons have com- pleted drawings for two facilities: Rockwoods medi- cal centre and Erins medical clinic. The feasibility of these locations and extent of neces- sary renovations are being studied. The current physi- cians in these municipalities support the project. New physician Dardano says a new physi- cian is considering joining the team. He will tour Rockwood in February and may begin with Dr. Jane Hosdils prac- tice to get a feel for the area, colleagues, operations and rural issues. East Wel- lington is under-serviced with only four physicians for 23,000 residents, well under the 13 recommended by the Ontario Medical Association. The Family Health Team will have four full-time physi- cians and one part time. In addition, nurse practi- tioners will provide primary care and travel to surrounding communities. Dardano says this will help seniors stay in their communities rather than being forced to move to cities to access medical care. He describes the team approach as holistic, providing mental, social, medical, physical and dietary support. Barring unforeseen prob- lems, Erin and Rockwood are the primary sites chosen for the teams. Dardano hopes they will be fully operational by September 2007; This Council supports Health Team depends on the Ministry of Health for resources to establish the facilities and staff. An important phase will be accepting patients to a roster. The MOH requires a certain number of registered patients for final approval and funding. Open house to view school boundary proposal held at Rockwood Centennial Public School on Wednesday, January 24. It is a drop-in ses- sion at the school library from 4 to 6 PM and 7 to 9 PM. The Upper Grand District School Board is currently reviewing the school bound- aries for Guelph/Eramosa residents. Rockwood Centennial is overcrowded and the popu- lation is expected to grow, while Eramosa Public School is expecting a reduction in enrolment. To address this, a Boundary Review Commit- tee was formed to provide options for dealing with projected enrolment for the two schools for the next ten years. They posted their first re- port on www.ugdsb.on.ca. It lists seven options, which in- clude moving students from Rockwood and Eramosa to Centre Wellington and Guelph. They invite com- ments and questions from the public. A public information ses- sion and open house will be