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---.,w ~ Orono WeeldyTlmes. Wednesday. November 26, 1997 - 9 Five bands for five bucks 407 Action Group hold public meetii About 50 people attended the public meeting put on by the 407 Action Group last Thursday at the Hampton United Church. 0f the 50 people at the meeting oniy 10 ciaimed they would be directly affected by the 407. The general feeling at the mieeting was that the 407 would be completed because of rtfi'e capital already invested by the Province, Currentiy the 407 ends at Hwy 48 in the Village of Markham. The residents of Markham are anxious ta see the highway extended-east- ward because it bas caused traffic to be backed up on every street that connects ta it. The environmient assess- ment completed to date cov- ers the extension to Brock Rd. Regionial Council bias made strong recommenda- tions to finish the Hwy to Oshawa's east end. Three newly elected coun- cil mnembers were also at the meeting. Jilm Schell agreed with Linda Gasser that it isn't easy ta get any accurate information about the Hwy from the ministry, and he's even got conflicting informa- tion from the MOT. Schel stated he is flot in favour of the ro?;ýe chosen for the link. Charlie Trim said he believes It's a done deal. 1 don't think local council can change it. The only alterna- tive is to take steps to get the best deal for the people of Clarington". Troy Young said, "You've got to go in and offer alterna- tives". It was because Clarington Council was unwilling ta work with the Ministry, that the southeriy route was chosen said Young. Young said that working with them (the MOT), we can minimize the effect. The Action Group noted that the spark that was there when the 407 was first announced certainly was flot in the room now. Michelle Harkin vocals, and Yvonnte Buien guitar, per- formn a musical nummber between bands at Friday night's concert. Claringtoni Youth Counciil held a fuindraiser for ail ages at the Bowmianivilie Arenia Friday niight. The five bands featUred were: Winniies Concept, Saige, Fer-ai Chiid, NTH, and One 4 Silver. About 200 youths attenided the event. The CounIcil hopes ta hiave regular functionis ta showcase local talent. The cammittee's ca-chair Elishia Ribeiro hopes the niext event wiil becin their owni buildinig, the aid fire hall on Chiurch St. Thle comi]Ittee, currenitly made uip of 18 miemibers is always iookinig for inew r nemi- bers. Memibers hleilp aut at functianis anid gve iniputl at mneetingos. Besides miemrbers, the carmmittee is ini conistanit eed Of vaILunteers. Close ta 20 volunIteers were ini action a't Friday ight's conicert. Memorial Hospital ilmportant part of health delivery service "On the whole, as a hospi- taI, we can only. say we are very pleased," said Hospital President Tom Schonberg, of the report reieased by the Health Services Restructuring Commission (H-SRC) on November 18. Schionberg went on to say, "The report confir-ms our hospital plays an important role, in that our site remains". The recommendations of the HSRC represent the largest reinvestment of health services to date. The Commission's decisions will result in a significant rein- vestment in the GTA/905 area, totaling $329 million. The HSRC directed the Boards of Directors of Memorijal Hospital, Oshawa General, Whitby General and North Durham Health Services to amalgamate to form one hospital corpora- tion. This corporation will temporarily be called the East Durham Hospital Corporation-. This new board will be made up of al the partners said Schonberg, It is an amalgamation, not a take over".. Though the hos- pital boards will amaigamnate, the Whitby General Hospital wili close. Victoria Girling, Chair of the Board of Directors for Memorial Hospital said of the report, "Our Board hias been diiigently building relation- ships with the other hospitals and community heaithcare organizations. We are pleased that the Commission's interimi report confirms that direction, and that the uncertainty which bas faced this region for so long is now resoived. However, we are still concerned that the issue of growth funding may not have been fully addressed. We are also disap- pointed we wiil not have a regional rehabilitation centre at Whitby General Hospital". On a day to day basis patients coming through the hospital door will not see a difference in the delivery of services. AIl the health care services offered at Memorial will stay in tact, and the expectation exists that more services will be provided. The amnalgamnation of the health care facilities will pro- vide optimal use of available space of both sites. Empioyeesrelieved Employees and staff at the Hospital were relieved after the long wait not ta have bad news like Whitby, said Schonberg. "Staff is now enthusiastic, ta move forward and prove services that are expected. Everyone bas been treading water since 1995, a lot of things have been held back because of uncertainty". The Hospital President went on to say, "with the release of the report, recruitment of physicians and staff will be made easier". Medical staff will be under one corporation with privileges at both hospi- tais. The amalgamation is to- occur no later than July 31, The Commission also rec- ommended that hospitals explore the creation of inte- grated health systems, a con- cept that bring together a numnber of healtb care providers to provide continu- ous care to patient from hos- pital to homne. The hospital's strategic planning committee will be reviewing the lenigthy report during the next few weeks and will be sending their comments ta the HSRC by December 19, 1997. Health Services Restructuring Commission Conclusions: - Additional reinvestmnent in the GTA/905 for orthopaedic services such as hip and knee replacements will be neces- sary ta meet the needs of the growing and aging popula- tion. - Additional reinvestmnent in cancer services will be con- sidered once the district health couincils, in Central East Region have completed their review of recommenda- tions concerning access to cancer services for residents of the GTA/905. - An expert panel with a provincial mandate will be convened to advise on where to locate additional cardia- vascular services. - There was flot sufficient evidence to support addition- aI trauma, high-risk obstetrics and neonatology services in the GTA/905 at this time because demand is being ade- quately met by resources in Metropolitan Toronto and Hamilton. The Commission expeets implementation of its direc- tions and recommendations for the GTA/905 ta be comi- pleted by the year 2000. 53 Division Street Bowmanville, Ontario LI C MZ 623-5668 OFF STREET PARKING kTHE DOWMANVILLE DRAMA WORKSHOP on Wiednesday, December 3rd - 8:00 p.m. Sat Bowmanville High School Auditorium for "OPENING NIGRT' a comedy. SNEEDED: 5 Maies (over 21) & 3 Females (over 21)_ &"Cail 623-2478 or 623-4790 for more information. Community Services Department is accepting appications for Aquatic Lifeguards and Instructors QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a current Red Cross Instructor's Certification, Standard -First AidICPR and National Lifeguard Certification. HOURS: During the daytime and evenings. tnterested applicants should apply by Friday, November 28, 1997. 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