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The Silverdale Community BBQ is set for Friday, May 10, at the Silverdale Community Hall, 4610 Sixteen Rd. Come from 5-7 p.m. for beef & veggie burgers, hot dogs, chicken breasts with all the trimmings and more. Proceeds will help support the Community Hall as well as West Lincoln Community Care.
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The Lincoln Garden Club will be holding its Annual Plant Sale this Saturday, May 11, in the barn at the corner of S. Service Rd and Victoria Avenue. The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature a large selection of plants. Supplies are limited though, so get there early!
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Trinity United Church in Grimsby is hosting the WomEnchant Spring Concert: The Beat Goes On, Saturday, May 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20, but children 12 and under are free. Call 905-9452249 or go to womenchant@yahoo.ca for more info. Tickets are also available at the door.
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Staff in West Lincoln have stepped up with an idea to support West Lincoln Memorial Hospital by applying the Citizen’s Action Group’s logo to street light banners. On hand for the unveiling were (L to R) CAO Bev Hendry, Mayor Dave Bylsma, Coun. Cheryl Ganann and Murray Bain, both WLMH Action Committee members, and Bob Denison, West Lincoln’s manager, park facilities. Williscraft - Photo
Doubt creeps into WLMH process By Mike Williscraft NewsNow After months of what has been described by West Lincoln Memorial Hospital staff as “runaround” the monthslong assessment of possible cheaper and more simple solutions to “safety” issues at the facility have made even the most optimistic skeptical.
Hamilton Health Sciences, which manages WLMH, rolled out an announcement last October noting a 27-month closure of the facility’s operating rooms was required to allow for a full renovation, citing patient safety as the key driver behind the move. This despite WLMH having top level scores from Ac-
creditation Canada and not a single patient issue ever having been recorded. Tony Joosse, co-chair of the Citizen’s Action Committee, has noted at many points in the last six months, “It seems like we’re right back at October 22 again.” Key to fuelled skepticism this week have been com-
ments from staff - who had previously remained optimistic about the HHS, its intentions and its efforts to preserve all services at WLMH until the provincially supported rebuild project comes through. Back in November, HHS agreed to create a committee See COMMITTEE, Page 3
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From Page 1 which would work towards developing a locally generated solution which would solve what HHS said were ongoing safety concerns mainly focusing on the sterile storage of supplies. Many months and many meetings have gone into this effort with next to no progress made. While the provincial government has maintained at several points that their direction to HHS has been that all services will be maintained at WLMH, HHS has done little or nothing on some aspects of the operation to help the situation, say staff members. An example of this, said one staff member, is a work-around on storage where a more simple, far less costly and viable option exists, HHS officials on the review committee are not interested. “HHS is employing a strategy of ‘wear us down’,” said one staff member familiar with the ongoing review process. Adding the review committee is allowing members to “go through the motions of ‘consulting’.” “We have seen this time and time again throughout this process,” said Joosse. “HHS and its CEO, Rob MacIsaac,
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Silverdale Community BBQ, 4610 Sixteen Road, St Anns, Fri. May 10 from 5 to 7 pm, Beef & Veggie Burgers, Hot Dogs & Chicken Breasts with all the trimmings, drinks, pie. Penny Sale Table. Proceeds will help keep the Community Hall alive & well & to West Lincoln Community Care. ‘Lunch is on Us!’ – Sat. May 11 at First Baptist Church, Beamsville (corner of Mountain & Beam Sts). Free community lunch 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. All Welcome! Mother’s day Tea & Fashion Show at Nelles Manor’s in partnership with Donna’s Fashions. May 11th at 1 pm. Pre-registration required. $30/person. Reserve by visiting Donna’s Fashions or email info@ nellesmanor.ca Beeswax reusable food wraps. - May 11th, 10 am to Noon & 1 pm to 3 pm. Looking for a plastic-free alternative to wrap your food? Come out to the Erland Lee Museum (552 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek) on Sat., May 11th & make your own reusable food wrappers using beeswax. We are offering two sessions, at 10:00 am &1:00 pm. All materials will be provided. $25 per person, & includes light refreshments. Limited space, preregister today by calling 905-662-2691. Lincoln Garden Club Annual Plant Sale Sat. May 11 from 8 am to 2 pm in the barn at the corner of south service road & Victoria Av-
enue. Large selection, get there early. Charity Garage Sale Sat. May 11 at 5062 Hartwood Ave, Beamsville. Toys, household items, clothes, golf club, coat rack, furniture etc…Bake goods, coffee & lemonade for sale. All proceeds going to brain tumor foundation of Canada. Mother’s Day Plant Sale Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. to noon at St. Helen Church, 4106 Mountain St., Beamsville. Large variety of plants, herbs, ferns, mulch, bake sale and barbecue. Annual Spring Sale, Fifty United Church, 1455 Highway #8 Winona, Saturday, May 11, 8 am to 1 pm, Toys, books, dishes, clothing, collectibles, household items and bake table. WomEnchant Spring Concert: The Beat Goes On. May 11th at 7 pm at Trinity United Church Grimsby. Tickets $20, children 12 and under free. womenchant@yahoo. ca 905-945-2249. Tickets available at the door. The Soroptimist Club of Stoney Creek-Niagara meets next on Mon, May 13th @ 40 Centennial Pkwy. at 6:30 pm. We are a global volunteer network of women working to improve the lives of women & girls. For info. re: visiting call Marg. @ 905-628-3198 Newcomers and Neighbours of Grimsby & area meeting May 15th from 2:30 to 4 pm. Through social activities, the club provides an opportunity to
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GEI board members told to destroy documentation The biodigester saga continued at Monday night’s meeting of Grimsby council. Delight Davoli, chair of Grimsby Energy Inc. (GEI), the Grimsby owned hydro company which directly oversees the biodigester, told council the search for past minutes for the organization is an ongoing project. “We have one director who has been very helpful. Other directors assert they were told to destroy the documents,” said Davoli, referring to minutes of the corporation. As well, Davoli noted that the additional funds provided to GEI by the Town have been exhausted. “We will need to resolve this (financial issues) or we’ll be back asking for more money,” said Davoli. Dealing with storage tanks at capacity, the now legendary Freightliner truck which was never of use to the company, and pending need for a major service – to the tune of about $35,000- to the generator on site are all issues with which management is trying to deal. What GEI’s board of directors and town council are anticipating most is completing a sale of the Sobie Road project. On that, Davoli said 20 organizations have signed non-disclosure agreements and 10 have followed up with formal expressions of interest. From that group, several are considered highly interested and, while a deal looks favourable in the not-too-distant future, all involved are still taking things as it comes. Davoli also noted that a corporate tax specialist has been contacted to review all of hydro’s companies to ensure maximum tax benefits are realized.
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12th annual Hike for Hospice draws crowds of walkers for McNally House Hikers, walkers and joggers of all stripes gathered at Grimsby’s Coronation Park to participate in the 12th annual Hike for Hospice on Sunday. The hike is a Canada-wide event that alllows volunteers and participants to raise money for their local community hospices. All the proceeds from Grimsby went to support McNally House Hospice. “It’s a good chance for a lot our families to come back and support the hospice,” said Pamela Blackwood, executive director of McNally House. The event was a success, raising a total of $92,000 and exceeding McNally House’s $90,000 goal. “I want to say thank you to all the families and community members who came out to support the event, we couldn’t do it without them,” said Blackwood. “We are extremely blessed to have the support of the community.” (Above) Anna Sawatzky joined her furry companion Cooper to participate in the charity hike. (Left) Joanne Maguire and Suzie Dale-MacDonald of team Al’s Gals. The pair named their team in honour of Dale-MacDonald’s father, Alastair Dale.
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74 years later: Remembering The Battle of the Atlantic (Above left) Grimsby Legion Padre Ian Chadwick led the ceremony commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic at Elizabeth Pump Station. (Above) Members of the Grimsby Pipe Band marched in the military parade at the commemoration ceremony on Sunday. (Left) GAMRU director Steve Ingram lowers a wreath into the waters of Lake Ontario at the commemoration of the Battle of the Atlantic on May 5. With him aboard GAMRU 240 are Unit Leader Bob Gordon (left) and Coxswain Ryan Howie. Photos By Tristan Marks
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Taxes, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may vary by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $39,727. See dealer for details. Credits vary by model. Dealer may sell for less. Factory order may be required. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for Cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer offers. ◊ Eligible 2019 Next-Generation Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Elevation. Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles financed and delivered between May 1 and May 31, 2019. Financing provided, on approved credit, by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders may vary. Representative finance example based on a new 2019 Next-Generation Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Elevation. Suggested retail price is $57,575. $0 down payment required. $54,925 financed at 0% finance rate (0% APR) equals a monthly payment of $763 for 72 months. The financed amount includes $3,150 credit, which consists of $2,650 Cash Delivery Allowance (tax exclusive) and $500 Option Package Discount (tax exclusive). Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $54,925. Freight ($1,895) and air conditioning charge ($100) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Factory order may be required. Limited time financing offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. TD Auto Finance is a registered trademark of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. > $1,500 Loyalty Bonus Credit valid toward the down payment of a retail purchase, lease or finance of one eligible new 2019 model year Light Duty Chevrolet Silverado purchased and delivered between April 18 – May 31, 2019 at a participating GM dealer in Canada. Offer valid to any current owner of any model year Light Duty, Heavy Duty and Mid-Size Pickup Chevrolet, GMC, Isuzu (Light Duty Series), Cadillac and Hummer and must have been registered (in Canada) in customer’s name for the previous six (6) consecutive months. 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See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ⱡ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles purchased and delivered between May 1 and May 31, 2019. Lease based on suggested retail price of $36,090/$44,195 including $450/$450 Cash Delivery Allowance (tax exclusive), and $1,500/$1,500 Lease Cash (tax exclusive) towards the lease of an eligible 2019 Terrain SLE AllWheel Drive Black Edition/2019 Terrain Denali All-Wheel Drive model. Bi-weekly payment is $197/$229 for 48/48 months at 1.5%/1.5% lease rate (1.5%/1.5% APR) on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. The $98/$114 weekly payment is calculated by dividing the bi-weekly payments. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis. Equivalent weekly payments are for informational purposes only. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km/20,000 km, $0.16/$0.16 per excess kilometer. $0/$0 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $20,453/$23,783. Freight ($1,895) and air conditioning charge ($100, if applicable) included. Taxes, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may vary by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $15,158/$20,330. See dealer for details. Credits vary by model. Dealer may sell for less. Factory order may be required. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for Cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. 1 Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. 2 Whichever comes first. Limit of four complimentary Lube-Oil-Filter services intotal. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Conditions and limitations apply. 3 Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply, see dealer for details. 4 Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability,coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. 4G LTE service available in select markets. Requires active connected vehicle services and a data plan to access the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Credit card is required for purchase. ◊ Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2018 Large Light-Duty Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at time of printing. Excludes other GM vehicles. OPEN YOUR CAMERA. + Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. ∞ Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth and smartphone, and USB connectivity for SCAN THE CODE. some devices. Data plan rates may apply. Ω At time of posting, detailed map coverage is available for most major urban areas of the United States and for certain metropolitan areas of Canada (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Windsor, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and SEE THE SIERRA IN ACTION. Halifax). 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THANKS TO OUR LOCAL POLICE FORCE Police Week May 12-18
Walking the beat key part of policing Niagara Regional Police Sgt. Tony Mummery has a plan. In fact, all officers at 8 District in Grimsby have a plan, said St. Sgt. Romo Di Egidio. “Each officer has an initiative they choose to address each year,” said Di Egidio. For Mummery, he is fostering a program to network the business so contact and process can be streamlined should any issue arise. “It is important to get out and walk the beat,” said Mummery, after exiting a Main Street Grimsby shop. See WALK, Page 17
May 12, 2019 TO May 18, 2019 Thank you from Mayor Sandra Easton, Council and Town of Lincoln staff
Thanks To The
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE For Keeping Our Communities Safe
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Niagara Regional Police Sgt. Tony Mummery goes over some information with Roseanna Pederson, owner of Roseanna’s in Grimsby, as part of his community involvement program. Williscraft - Photo
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THANKS TO OUR LOCAL POLICE FORCE Police Week May 12-18
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really appreciate seeing us out there,” said Mummery. As part of his project, Mummery said he will be working through contacting business operators throughout the west end the rest of the year. “This isn’t something that gets done in a week or two. It is ongoing and takes a long time, but it is worth it,” he said. “We get to know the business people and what their concerns are and they get to know us, where they can call if there is an issue.”
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every day, every shift. We attend school zones. We get out of our vehicles and walk around whenever we can while being smart with out time.” If residents would like to be more in tune with what 8 District is up to, Di Edgidio invites all to follow him on Twitter: @8nrps
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jority of accidents is speed, so we’re doing everything possible to deal with that.” The NRP’s commitment is ongoing in that regard. “We talk about it every day,” said Di Edgidio. “We are always looking for ways to improve our visibility,
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on Saturday. The event will include various emergency services and the vehicles they operate, including: Niagara Regional Police, Grimsby Fire Department, EMS, Grimsby Power, Grimsby Public Works, GAMRU, NORTRAX and Arborwood Tree Service will be onsite. Demonstrations include the Niagara Regional Police’s motorcycle drill team, what to do if a power line falls, along with opportunities to go in some vehicles.
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True love is everlasting... And so, less than two months after the passing of her dear husband Chester of over 60 years, in her 85th year, Dorothy Gdanski (nee Andrusiw) of Grimsby, joined him in eternal rest on April 25, 2019. Dorothy was a dedicated mother to five children and raised the family while working as a Registered Nurse. Dorothy worked at West Lincoln Hospital in Grimsby, The St. Catharines General and ended her career at the Shaver Rehabilitation Hospital. Her children are Steven Gdanski (Jo-Anne) of Grimsby and Mississauga, Susan Fraser (Graham) of Penticton BC, Andrea Sheehan (Kevin) of Barrie, Chris Gdanski (Jackie) of Regina, SK and Pam Haines (Vince) of Toronto. We are devastated to lose both parents in such a short time but are comforted that they are once again reunited. Loving grandmother to 13 grandchildren: Ryann, Matthew, Emily, Lucas, Andrew, Carson, Eryn, Logan, Sydney, Spencer, Aedan, Landon and Madison. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents: Stan and Stella Andrusiw, brother in law Paul Rupert, and sister in law Jean Gdanski. Fondly remembered by her brothers Len (Anne) Andrusiw of Vineland and Don (MaryLou) Andrusiw of St Catharines. In Dorothy’s spare time she enjoyed painting and making stained glass art work. Her passion was her family and she loved to cook and entertain for family and friends. Dorothy was a past president of the St. Joseph’s CWL. Dorothy and Ches were lifetime, founding members at Twenty Valley Golf Club. Dorothy was an avid slots player and found Casinos wherever she traveled, on cruise ships, Casino Niagara, Daisy Mart for scratch tickets and the lottery.....she hit it big a few times, and truly hit the jackpot living a charmed life with Chester. At the end of our life we can only hope for a peaceful transition, and Dorothy received that, surrounded by her children, in her home on Ridge Road in Grimsby, that she so loved and lived for 53 years. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 135 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby. Donations in lieu of flowers please, to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Society.
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At Millennium Trail Manor, Niagara Falls. Bob King of Beamsville aged 85 years. Husband of the late Carol (2008) and dear father of Pamela King (Jamie Anderson), Jon (Chrissy) King and Chris (Karen) King. Loving grandfather of Sarah (Jamie), Andrew (Alicia), Brad, Shannon (Blake), Nolen, Dylan and Julia. Great grandfather of Graydon, Davis, Ellis and Bowen. Also survived by a brother Bill King. Cremation. A visitation will be held at the Tallman Funeral Home, 4998 King St, Beamsville on Sunday, May 12 from 2 – 4 p.m. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.tallmanfuneralhomes.ca
Mary Northcott (nee Poziomka)
After a valiant battle with cancer, Mary 69, of Grimsby passed away on Sunday, May 5th, 2019. Loving daughter of Romana and predeceased by Chester Poziomka and proud mother of Bryan (April) Northcott, Adam (Yvette) Northcott and Rachel (Mark) Noad. Dear sister of Rick (Cindy) Poziomka, Christine (Bill) Jeffreys, and predeceased by Jerry (Colleen) Poziomka. Mary was loved dearly by her five grandchildren (Aidan, Sean, Calleigh, Mason and Avery). Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, May 14th from 6-8 pm in Panorama Restaurant & Wine Bar at The Casablanca Hotel, 4 Windward Drive, Grimsby.
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Last year, Ericway Tire played host to the Ontario Tire Dealer Assoc. Charity Golf Classic and five organizations have benefited from the $34,000-plus in proceeds which were divided among the groups. On hand for the presentation were: (L to R) Carrie Beattie, chair of the Lincoln Community Fund; Jenna Gilbert of Ericway Tire; Bryan Rose, executive director, Niagara Community Foundation; Mayor Sandra Easton; Chris Gilbert of Ericway Tire; Amanda Black, McNally House community engagement coordinator, and ; Jennie Dobrucki, event coordinator at Gillian’s Place. Williscraft - Photo
BDSS buy should be $1 So the Town of Lincoln is looking to acquire the Beamsville District Secondary School site, as it should. Many are concerned about the cost, as they should be. However, what government needs to remember - and the District School Board of Niagara is a form of government - is there is one taxpayer, one pocket. And the taxpayers have already paid for that land and the building. It is an asset of the taxpayer. As such, the cost to shift the management of the site from one taxpayer supported entity to another should be $1, and maybe legal costs if Town of Lincoln is feeling generous; not a dime more. M.W.
Anticipation keeps ringing in my head The only thing that has changed in the whole Hamilton Health Sciences-West Lincoln Memorial Hospital saga since Oct. 22, 2018 is the calendar. The tactics of the HHS to hollow out the onceproud heart of WLMH have changed, but the seeming goal has not. HHS stalwarts say the right things, sort of, but not a single positive step forward has been taken since a completely conjured 27-month closure of the operating rooms was announced. What was wholly ignored was the fact the report on which this announcement was based only recommended a couple of weekend closures, with 1-2 of those being somewhat prolonged. It was noted workarounds could be utilized to achieve the desired goal of clearing up storage issues for sterile supplies and impacts to staff and patients could be MINIMIZED. From that point on, every decision, every announcement, every non-action has enflamed a situation which, if you go back to the original document, could have been dealt with and nobody outside of a few staff and patients who would have gone through the place would have noticed. Once the reality of that situation was in the public realm, staffing took centre stage in the list of issues WLMH faced. And rightfully so, since nary an ounce of attention had been paid to filling vacancies for nearly all of 2018. HHS officials can say they’ve been fighting the good fight and struggling against a national nursing shortage to find candidates, but when you look at the absolute basics which were not done, avenues not taken or ignored, their actions defy
MIKE WILLISCRAFT their words. Meandering its way through this mess has been a working committee struck back in November to review all and see if they could find kinder, gentler solutions which could preserve services - as has been mandated by the minister of health and the premier - while achieving the goals HHS officials claim are needed to solve patient safety concerns. Virtually nobody involved closely with this process believed it was a legitimate goal of this working group. It appeared as though it was struck to create the illusion of movement, really for nothing else but to buy time, allow the public to get distracted with other affairs of the day and exhaust their energy and fight for the facility they love. Well, guess what HHS, it is looking more and more every day like you win. The difference between fighting HHS and going up against the old “you can’t fight city hall” is, at least with city hall you know who the people are behind the curtain. City hall folk are elected. If they stink, they get tossed out on their respective ear like the vast majority of Grimsby’s last council. With HHS, what do you do? Who do you bark at? And why bother when all
you get is the same old 45 spinning around and around playing Anticipation by Joni Mitchell...look it up if you’re under 40. Yes, good reader, the HHS is making you wait. They don’t say no, and they sure as heck don’t say yes. This is a big week, even though it will be behind closed doors and nobody but a handful of people will hold the fate of WLMH’s ORs and obstetrics in their bureaucratic hands. Wednesday is when members of the review committee will make presentations to the MAC (Medical Advisory Committee) of HHS. The MAC will make a recommendation to the HHS board and then the chips will fall. That is big stuff, crucial stuff for this community. This process should have been fully public, but that is a debate for another day. The problem is, going into the MAC meeting, the local contingent is deflated and completely diverging in their opinions with those supported - shocker - by the HHS representatives on the review committee. They now see what those on the outside looking in have seen from the start, that committee has been a non-starter. The fact is, even there, there is simple, small-scale and intensely cost effective ways to solve the sterile storage issues in the shortterm, until the rebuild can get done. Remember, that is all that is needed. Millions in spending are not needed. So here we are again. HHS is at a WLMH crossroads. They can take a positive step down a well-planned road, or they can be arbitrary, stick with their nonsensefilled track record and bury the thing once and for all. Mr. MacIsaac, you have the conn.
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