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4 Support for hospital plans "Please, raise my taxes." That request is rarely, if ever, heard in the Town council chambers ­ but that was the appeal from Georgetown Dr. Debi Zeni, and many others, last Monday at a public meeting to discuss Halton Healthcare Service's request for $4.5-million from the Town to help expand the emergency department and buy a CT scanner. After hearing from two dozen delegates on the issue, Town Council voted to defer any action to give Mayor Rick Bonnette time to lobby Queen's Park for funding to renovate the dysfunctional and overcrowded emergency department and to help buy the CT scanner, which one doctor described as essential as a stethoscope. Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) CEO John Oliver said he came to Council with an "extraordinary ask" for $4.5-million of the $12.1-million needed for the project because the Ministry of Health has indicated there is a 10-year queue of project requests and there could be a seven to eight year wait for funding, with no promises. To those who want nonHalton Hills residents to pay a user fee, Oliver said 53 per cent of emergency department patients lived in Halton Hills residents, 35 per cent were from Brampton, and the balance from Mississauga, Caledon or Toronto. He also noted that 12 per cent of donations to the Hospital Foundation were from THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2011 February 12 & 13, 2011 Enjoy High Tea in historic SS#7 Nassagaweya schoolhouse Victorian Valentine Tea Advance tickets $10 per person ~ $12 at door Limited seating ~ reservations recommended 2nd annual 12-1:30pm & 2:30-4pm each day For information and tickets call 905-854-4827 or visit the Scotiabank, Campbellville info@nasagiweyahistoricalsociety.com A fundraising project for the Nasagiweya Historical Society non-residents, and that 80 per cent of Halton Hills residents needing surgery are referred to other hospitals. Speaking in opposition to the Town using property taxes to help pay for the hospital's plans, resident Ken Key said it takes more than a hospital to make a healthy community and they "can't steal from arenas to build hospitals." (The Town is waiting for a report after staff suggested they borrow $25-million to build three new arenas/ ice pads.) Town Treasurer Ed DeSousa said taxes would increase by $23.56 per year if the Town took a 10year loan to pay for HHS's $4.5-million request. Noting that it is a "difficult decision" for council because health issues are not within its mandate, Mayor Bonnette suggested the deferral. He said the Town has a "special circumstance" because the province legislated the growth, including in east Brampton, which is causing the strain on existing hospital services. The Town invites more comments on the issue at www.haltonhills.ca SPIT AND POLISH: Cadets with the Compass Rose Navy League passed inspection last week from Legion Branch 197 President George DeRabbie (right) and Past-president Wes Kutasienski. The Legion presented a cheque for $2,000 to the Cadets for their annual help with the Poppy Campaign. ­ Frances Niblock photo Tatoo safety check The Halton Region Health Department is advising those seeking tattoos or piercing to obtain these services only from inspected shops. The Health Department has recently received reports of tattoos and piercing being done at uninspected establishments, including people's homes. Anyone who has received a tattoo or piercing at such an establishment, including a private home, is asked to contact the Health Department toll free at 1-866-442-5866 or by dialing 311 for follow-up and advice. "People should ask to see proof of recent Health Department inspection reports and ask detailed questions of the operator before receiving a piercing or tattoo," said Dr. Bob Nosal, Halton Region Medical Officer of Health. "Tattooing and piercing in uninspected establishments can increase the risk of skin and blood-borne infections, including HIV and hepatitis B and C." 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