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One for the scrapbook Here's a photo flashback we invite you to and paste down Penetanguishene Centennial Scrapbook. It shows the family of Charles Beck, former mayor of Penetanguishene and the owner of the Beck Lumber Company, one of Penetanguishene's leading industries at the turn of the century. Look for another picture next week to cut out and paste down in your scrapbook . . cash prize for your efforts. cut out . you could win a in 'your Health Council by Adrienne Graham Gardner Simcoe County is one of only two areaa with significant population in Ontario without a health council, according to Earl Coulson, Area Planning Coordinator for Central . Eastern Ontario at the Ministry of Health. (The other area without a health coucil is the Region of York.) Appointees to teh steering committee for the health council were referred to the Ministry through the Warden of Simcoe County, the Health Unit and the medical society. Individuals are ch- chosen for their in- terest, knowledge and willingness to commit their time. They are volunteers, although their expenses con- nected to the job are paid by the Ministry. The Ministry spokesman _ explained that "the committee will assess the question of a health council for their area, and provide advice to the Ministry." Members of the committee were chosen to provide as wide a representation as D 0.8251 7b) Loe of geographical, _ profes- sional and political segments of the com- munity, and hold dif- fering views on the topic to be studied. The possible Health Council "would be a body appointed under the Health Act to advise the Minister on health matters within the district." A Ministry __ in- formation § sheet describes the respon- sibilities of a health council as "identifying health care needs and exploring alternatives which will meet those needs and coordinating heaith care activities within a district." Although the proposed health council is viewed by some area politicians and helath professionals as a precursor of regional government and another layer of bureaucracy, the Ministry says this is not the case. In fact, the Ministry argues that the District Health Council is an example of the effort by the Ministry to decentralize planning. "Tt is the Ministry's befief and experience that no one is better able to assess and coordinate the health care resources Of a com- munity. than the people who live and work there. Thus, a system of DHC's has been developed to examine available resources and needs and to make recommendations on the health priorities for their communities." The Ministry spokesman acknowl- edged that "'health care providers, _ especially hospitals seem to be the most concerned"' by the proposed DHC. However, he suggested "the needs of the whole county, and not just the hospitals have to be considered." Lines of communication between hospitals and the Ministry would _ taking » Shape the implementation of a DHC, according to the Ministry. The Ministry literature sets out the following objectives of a DHCr: 1. Toidentify district health needs and con- sider alternative methods of meeting those needs that are consistent with provincial guidelines. 2. To plan a com- prehensive helath care services program and establish short-term priorities consistent with long term goals. 3. To coordinate all health activities and ensure a balanced ef- fective and economical remain intact following service. ------ VHF Marine Radio Operator's Course April 8th & 15th at Penetanguighelte Secondary Sqhqpl § the Pene uishene Power Squadron NOTE: A Passport size photograph will be required for the exam session Farmers... Turn unneeded equipmepLi LOCATED: 2 miles North of Minesing on County Rd. 29 Sponsored by FC Van Eyle and Len Noordegraaf. Consign early to take advantage of our advertise- ment. Call Len Noordegraaf (705) 728-4346. Auctioneer: George Pifher evi : ane The HOUSE OF RICHARD WEEKLY SPECIAL Will ordertos Let's Talk Tgucks... gia™ RICHARD GROUT FORD SALES LTD. Built BIG Sa our ds 3 YONGE STREET, ELMVALE, ONTARIO LOL 1P0 Telephone (705) 322-1241 After Hours (705) 322-1371 JaHdOdd What is the truth about modern prophets such as Jeanie x6p? "Mis lo t uture? | hear a clear presentation of the truth as you attend the Word of Prophecy Crusade. Learn the facts about mystics and "seers."' You won't want to miss a single meeting. . .a different subject is presented each night. Charles Buursma has shown his unique and educational audiovisual presentation té thousands. The answers to fascinating questions have never been made so clear. HEAR CHARLES BUURSMA'S BIBLE ANSWERS Word 6 Crusade MIDLAND beginning April 2 ATHENIAN BANQUET HALL Second and Dominion Ave., 7:15 p.m. Free Nursery provided Continuing through April17 All Welcome Wednesday, March 31, 1982, Page 13