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- Vol. 131 Number 24 PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1997 "I'm not afraid," says Guy Kirvan Hospital CEO ready to meet commission By Chris Hall - Port Perry Star The day that some were anxiously awaiting and others fearing has finally arrived. After weeks of speculation on the date of a visit, the province's Health Services Restructuring Commission (HSRC) will make a stop in Durham today to listen to representatives from each of the five hospitals in the region. Officials from North Durham Health Services say that they are prepared to discuss the future of their facility with the HSRC. "We're prepared to meet with them and discuss what we both want for the future of our facility. We held a board meeting last night (Wednesday) and we think we will have a good presentation," said Guy Kirvan, Chief Executive Officer for the recently amalgamated ¢ health centre. x "Integrated health care will be the main topic of our presentation but we will also touch on our involvement in Durham -- the shared programs -- and we'll talk about the changes in gover- nance; how we amalgamated the two community hospitals and what we're doing in North Durham," said the CEO. Mr. Kirvan says that he is anxiously awaiting for the decision of the commis- sion -- it's recommending hospital closures and mergers across the pro- vince -- to come. "m not afraid. I'm very positive ~ about the upcoming meeting. It will give us an opportunity to talk about rural health care," he said last Thursday. While the group will give their pre- sentation at 1:45 p.m. today, the new CEO doesn't expect a response from the HSRC until at least the end of June, maybe even July, until a Rural Health Policy (RHP) is completed by the Ministry of Health. Please Turn to Page 26 Local organizations and individuals are responding to calls for help for vic- tims of flooding in Manitoba's Red River Valley, and you can contribute as well. - This coming Saturday (May 10) Scugog firefighters are accepting donations of bedding such as blankets, sheets, and pillows at the fire hall in Port Perry. It's part of a region-wide effort . being Fined by the Salvation Local efforts to help flood | victims being launched « A Royal Canadian Legion Branch 419 in Port is pitching in, too. They've launched Operation Community Care, which will gather food, clothing and "household items, as well as cash. They plan an activity day at the local branch on Saturday, May 17. See page 6 for more details. Also, watch the Weekend Star for the story of a local girl who sang her way to a $148 donation for the cause. By Rik Davie Special to the Star The Caesarea Regatta, the oldest con- tinuously run event of its kind in Ontario, will not be held this coming summer. A decision not to hold the event came suddenly Sunday afternoon (April 4) dur- | ing a meeting of an organizing committee. The annual event, which has attracted area residents and tourists alike for 67 Winter's tough on your car! years, is plagued by differences among board members and a lack of volunteer support from local residents. Sunday's general meeting saw a decision to cancel the event this year, and very likely forev- er if community apathy towards planning the event continues. When meeting chair Raymond Putsey asked for nominations to fill four execu- tive positions there were no takers among the sparse crowd of 12 who gathered at PHYSICAL ARCxy 0%. RERRYSS 's A 9p Arizen ® - Of The ~ YEAR h Ward" 40 Pages HEATHER McCRAE / PORT PERRY STAR KINDRED SPIRITS: Janet Green, who plays the title role in the Scugog Choral Society's production of Anne of Green Gables, welcomed playwright Norman Campbell to the play's opening night Thursday. We've got a review the Caesarea Hall to decide the fate of the family orientated local institution. Frustration began to show among those who have strived to keep the Regatta alive. Regatta vice-president Linda Hughes told the Star "people want these type of things for their kids, but they won't step forward. This is the third meeting in three weeks with little turn out. It's time to face reality." The annual Regatta golf tournament SePeEeCeleAclL Includes: * 50 Point Safety and Maintenance Inspection * Front End Alignment Check * Tire Rotation * Radio Cassette and Antenna Service * Fill Windshield Washer * Lube, Oil and Filter -of the play, which continues this week, on page 23. 'Caesarea Regatta folds after 67 years will be held as usual along with some small fundraising events, in the hope that community interest will surface in time to save the spirit of the Regatta and re- establish it next year. The Regatta is typ- ically a two-day affair with a host of track and field and swimming events, aimed primarily at the area's kids. Mrs. Hughes, however, holds out little Please Turn to Page 11 PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry 985-847 AN © Nl oma ik