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10- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 27, 1996 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" KELLY LOWN/PORT PERRY STAR Pictured are the winners of the S.A. Cawker Science Fair. Back row: Pam Shon, Alexis Steveson, Valarie Ward, Jen Hancock, Lindsay Doble, (front) David Halward, Kim Bailey, Cindy Janeiro, Teena Evans. Absent from photo are Hannah McClean, Carina Holtby and T.J. King. Hospital faces cutbacks From Page 1 be cut, said the administrator. In addi- tion, operation costs have been "flat- lined" since the early 90's when the then-NDP government introduced strict budget increases and social con- tract cost-cutting obligations. That leaves management consider- ing staffing at the hospital. "People are concerned for their jobs," Mr. Brown allowed. "We try to be as sensitive as we possibly can, but when 75 per cent of the budget is related to salaries and wages and we have to make budget cuts... some of the cuts have to come out of that area. as much as possible." One way in which the hospital will cut back is by introducing another temporary bed closure, over the March break holiday. The two-week slowdown will also see the operating room closed for the first week of the break period -- during which maintenance work will be carried out -- and open only for emergency procedures the second week. similar slowdown over the Christmas break yielded about $9,000 in savings for community Memorial. Mr. Brown said that despite the cuts, the people of Scugog can continue to expect a high level of service from "We're going fo try and avoid that the hospital. From Page 1 union is insisting workers cut by the government be treated fairly by their employer. That means proper sev- erance and other compen- sations for those who lose their jobs, she said. "Other governments have done it," said Ms Gates. "The federal gov- ernment has offered peo- ple a decent package as they're going out the door. Ontario Hydro has done it." She noted that while public support for the union may not be running high as it goes on strike, Ontarians will eventually come to realize that civil service cutbacks affect people, and services: "I think there is a grow- ing awareness among peo- ple with the impact of the Harris cuts," said Ms Gates. "Cities across this province are going to be faced with more people unemployed. They are people who live in our communities, and people who care about the ser- vices we provide." ~ OPSEU strikes in Durham ~ Durham's OPSEU office represents 3,000 members employed in offices here, but many other provincial employ- ees live in the region and commute to work in Toronto. There are some 27,000 OPSEU workers in the Metro area. More than 55,363 union mem- bers became eligible to strike yesterday. They include welfare workers, ambulance drivers, meat and water inspectors, court reporters and snow plow drivers. ua | Auxiliary The February meeting of the Hospital Auxiliary was held on Monday, Feb. - 19 at the hospital. The first vice-president Joyce Taylor chaired the meet- ing. Members were asked to make and donate small toques for small and pre- mature babies. Several hand knitted items were shown and will be sold in our gift shop. Some Bottle Bingo items were on display. Bottle Bingd will be played on May 11 as part of our Silent Auction event. The committee has been working very hard and a list of items already donated was passed around. Tag Days will soon be plans silent Auction here and a committee has been set up for this. Our guest for the after- noon was Marilyn Wallace who gave an interesting talk on silk making. She also showed some of the beautiful silk scarves which she makes and dec- orates. The next meeting of the auxiliary will be on Mon- day, March 18. Dr. M. B. Dymond enjoyed a successful and distinguished By J. Peter Hvidsten Port Perry Star One of the communities most well known and respected citizens, Dr. Matthew B. Dymond, died peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, Feb. 21 at Community Nursing Home in Port Perry. He was in his 85th year. A resident of the community for more than 50 years, Dr. Dymond had a long and distinguished career in both medi- cine and provincial politics while living in Port Perry, and was well respected in both fields. Born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, he came to Canada at the age of 15 where career in medicine, politics 'he attended high school in Bright, Ont. before being accepted to attend Queen's University in Kingston as a medical student. In 1930, while still attending universi- ty, he met and married Phyllis Jeanne Clifton. After their marriage she remained in Toronto working as a busi- ness administrator, while he finished his schooling. The happy couple celebrated their 65th anniversary in June 1995. In 1942, after graduating from Queen's University, Dr. Dymond interned for a year at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkdale before coming to Port Perry. Here he became an associate of Dr. George Rennie at the Port Perry Medical Centre on Queen St. His practice was interrupted from 1942-46 by World War II, when he trav- elled overseas to serve as a battlefield surgeon in England, France, Holland aint TIE CHAURRAN RE CRANAS nities Sul HERETASY RREASORSR . RIHDIRT RIDICAL STALP IH cases of stag | MEMSERS BOSAL Hy MYCE Rggyy Ex un Dedication of the Matthew B. Dymond Wing, Jun Ross Stevenson, MP., and Dr. Matt Dymond. e 15, 1984. From left, Jeanne Dymond, Keith Norton, Minister of Health; DR. M. B. DYMOND Photo taken at 65th anniversary - June 1995 ms Dymond served as Minister of Transport, Minister of Reform Institutions and Minister of Health. He held the position of Minister of Health a total of 11 years, the longest period this portfolio has every been held by a minister in the history of Ontario. During his term as health minister he supervised the introduction of the - Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Returning home after two decades at Queen's Park, Dr. Dymond returned to his prac- tice medicine. During this time he also served as chairman for the Ontario Science Centre for three years. In 1972 when he retired and sold his half of the Medical Clinic to Dr. Russ Martin. In 1983, he learned a new wing to be built on Community Memorial Hospital would be named in his honor. On June 15, 1984, with more than 200 in attendance, he unveiled a plaque to mark the official opening and dedication of the Matthew B. Dymond Wing. Dr. | Dymond said he was over- whelmed by the kindness of the people among whom he'd lived for more than 40 years. In 1993, Dr. Dymond was one of the few Canadians chosen to receive the "Canada 125 Medal" for his outstanding con- and West Germany before coming back to Canada. When he arrived back in December 1946 he decided to make Port Perry his home and continued his prac- tice here until he retired in 1975. In addition to his medical practice Dr. Dymond became involved in the com- munity serving on Port Perry council and as a member of the local high school board before his interests turned to pro- vincial politics. In 1955, with Leslie Frost as Premier, he ran as a candidate for the Progressive Conservative party and won his first election. He was re-elected to the legisla- ture in 1959, 1963 and 1969. During his 20 years in politics, Dr. tributions to his community, province and country. 'He served as a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge, Shriners Club and was very involved in the Presbyterian Church. A service was held for Dr. Dymond at Low and Low Funeral Home in Port Perry on Saturday, Feb. 24, with eulogies given by former political colleague Michael Starr, Dr. John Stewart and Alex Williamson. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Jeanne (Clifton), daughters Beverley Livesay of Peterborough and Nancy Dymond of Toronto and three grandchil- dren. Memorial donations may be made to Community Memorial Hospital or the charity of choice.