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Vol.115 No. 10 Wednesday, February 4, 1981 $ fn HE. RL Digit ¥ \ TA NEEL] CRT x Pers d iy 4 «UA AMO RnR AS giles Lrg btiy Jail # FVRIERI 32 Pages Health Council recommends: Maternity unit stay open, $450,000 hospital addition The Durham District Health Council has recom- mended to the provincial Health Ministry that the maternity unit of Port Perry Hospital remain open." That recommendation is just one of 31 approved last week by the Health Council pertaining to a wide number of hospital services through- out Durham Region. Also included in the list of recommendations from the Council is support for a proposed expansion of the out-patient service area at Port Perry Hospital which is estimated to cost $450,000. Health council chairman Howard Hall of Port Perry said after the meeting the recommendation urging support of the proposed expansion was forwarded to the Health Ministry last Friday, and detailed infor- mation would be sent on in about three weeks. Mr. Hall said he could not speculate when the Ministry would make a decision on the proposed expansion one way or another, but if it does get approval, the provincial government will pay two- thirds of the cost, and the hospital itself will pay the remainder. The recommendation to keep open the maternity units at Port Perry, Ux- bridge and Bowmanville Hospitals will come as good news to the citizens of those communities who strongly voiced their objections last fall to a consultants report which suggested that the units be phased out over five Scugog Mayor Jerry Taylor and Oshawa Mayor Allan Pilkey were all smiles Sunday morning as they geared up for the 100 km. Snowarama ride for crippled children. The event, which started and finished at Port Perry's Latcham Centre attracted 271 snow- mobilers and organizers say close to $25,000 was raised. [See sports pages for details.) years as a way of saving money. At a public meeting held in Port Perry last November, more than 300 people heard numerous speakers from the community, including many women who have had babies at the hospital here, strongly condemn any suggestion that the units be phased out. There was similar reaction at public meetings held in Uxbridge and Bowmanville. Mr. Hall told the Star that public reaction in support of keeping the maternity units open "certainly had a bear- ing" on the Health Council's recommendation that they not be closed down. . v LE PREIS RN adi J ' 4 3 » A A aaa SS SIAL > Couple Honoure Glen and Marjorie Wanamaker were honoured by their colleagues last Friday evening at the Latcham Centre in Port Perry on the occasion of their retirement as Secretary and Treasurer of the Port Perry Agricultural Society. The Wanamakers have held this dual role for the past eleven years. RT a A LL Cas La So tS Many members of the board and visitors spoke highly of the Wanamakers' contribution to the Society during their term, and presented them with gifts and letters from friends who were unable to attend. $200,000 Estate Homes Scugog Township council wants Durham Region plan- ning commissioner Dr. Mofeed Michael to clarify why he thinks a proposed development of $200,000 homes in Scugog would create serious environmen- tal concerns. Council Monday afternoon voted to ask for a meeting between Township consul- tant John McDermott, Dr. Michael and Tom McBroom, an independent planning consultant working for Ridgeland Holdings which is developing the project on Arena in the black " The operation of the Scugog Arena moved in the black (barely) in 1980. A report from the Arena Board tabled at a meeting of Scugog council last week shows that the Arena had a net operating profit of $633 for 1980. The previous year, the Arena ran a defecit of $4700. The report shows that total revenue from all sources in 1980, including a grant from * the municipality of $14,600, amounted to $151,565, while expenses for the year ran to $150,931. In 1979, revenues amount- ed to $131,020, including a Township grant of $15,896. And expenses that year amounted to $135,716. The reason for the $20,000 increase in revenues in 1980 over 1979 is due to three reasons: an increase of $9700 in ice rentals; an increase of $3800 in booth sales: and an increase of almost $6000 in revenues generated through roller skating. Despite the improved picture for financial operat- ion of the Arena, the report shows that as of December 31, 1980 a deficit accumulat- ed over the years stands at $32,143. Workers unhappy return to their jobs The 25 employees of Port Perry Hospital who joined a province wide strike Janu- ary 26 reluctantly went back to work Monday morning to comply with an injunction granted against the union by a judge of the Supreme Court of Ontario. Sylvia Franssen, president of Local 1926 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees said Monday morning they were not happy about being ordered back to work but felt they had to abide by the Supreme Court injunction. The employees include 234 acres just north of the Chalk Lake Road in Ward One. Members of council, Mr. McDermott and Mr. McBroom expressed sur- prise at a letter from Dr. Michael in which he states that the developer has indicated that areas pro- posed for new homes are "generally unsuitable for" houses and septic systems." Mr. McBroom, who was at the meeting Monday after- noon, but had not seen the letter from Dr. Michael, told council that detailed soil and water testing has heen done, and that homes will only be RNA's, ward clerks, house- keeping and maintenance staff and they walked out with union members at 65 hospitals across Ontario when contract talks between CUPE and the Ontario Hospital Association broke down. As at other hospitals, the work stoppage brought nor- mal activities at Port Perry Hospital pretty much to a halt last week with all elect- ive surgery cancelled, and the number of patients reduced to about 17 from 35. Hospital administrator T3348 Subdivision plans delayed built in the areas of the land which can sustain them. Mr. McBroom noted that the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food both indicated no objections to the proposed development. Ridgeland Holdings is proposing a 76 lot estate subdivision with homes in the "$200,000 price range along with a semi-private golf course and country club. Ridgeland has submitted an application to Durham Region for an amendment to the Official Plan to permit the residential development. (Turn to page 2) i =| 3 5. BE ny Gl Dave Brown said Monday morning that with the striking employees reporting back to work, the hospital should get back to routine by the middle of this week. 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