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2 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 23, 1999 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice i Two local men are dead after sep- arate accidents last Wednesday." In one incident, a Caesarea man was killed in a collision near Pickering. ie Durham Regional Police report that Thomas Dickomeit, 38, was involved in an accident around 5:10 on Nov. 17 at the intersection in separate accidents estney Rd. and the 7th. Mr. Sheppard was taken to an Uxbridge hospital where he was treated for numerous, but not life- threatening, injuries. Both drivers were alone at the time of the accident and both vehi- cles were destroyed in the collision, police say. ae The Traffic Management Unit is urrently investigating this acci- nother accident, a Blackstock st his life after the tractor he * ~ ~~ 3. CHRIS HALL/PORT PERRY STAR ANNUAL EXAM: Port Perry optometrist Dr. Darryl Workman held an open clinic at his North St. office for those who suffer from diabetes last week. Even though the provincial government doesn't cover an annual check-up anymore, Dr. Workman says it's important for diabetics -- such as Terry Harlow -- to get a check up. He held his free clinic last Tuesday (Nov. 16). Chief at local hospitals retiring in the new year Guy Kirvan, the top Lakeridge Health official for this area, is retir- ing. The Chief Operating Officer of the Port Perry and Uxbridge hospitals, Mr. Kirvan will retire on Jan. 1, 2000. "Guy has been an integral part of our organization since its formation in 1998 when five hospitals in the com- munities of Oshawa, Bowmanville, Whitby, Port Perry, and Uxbridge amalgamated to form a health care system which serves Durham Region," Lakeridge Health CEO Brian Lemon said in a Nov. 18 press release announcing Mr. Kirvan's plans. Mr. Kirvan was named CEO of pes North Durham RY Health Services in Guy Kirvan April 1997, after ommunity Memorial Hospital in Port Perry was amalgamated with Cottage Hospital in Uxbridge. Kirvan oversaw merger When the two northern hospitals merged with others in Durham form- ing the Lakeridge Health Corporation in 1998, he became COO of the two northern sites, and, in addition, pro- vided regional leadership for food ser- vices and ethics. "We all appreciate Guy postponing his retirement until now. "He stayed on to provide his leader- ship and guidance as Lakeridge Health began to take shape," said Mr. Lemon. "Guy has been key to the formation of leadership teams at the northern sites and our rural health network. We wish him well in his retirement, and want him to know that he will be missed." Mr. Kirvan and his wife Eileen reside in Uxbridge, and plan to con- tinue living there after he retires. Brooklin Village Shoppe & Wysteria's Ways VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE ladys' fine clothiers | Thursday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 23 WE PAY THE TAX! 15% will be deducted from Regular Priced Merchandise in lieu of taxes". A free gift with every purchase and a chance to win one of many draws. Discounts apply during our Open House only. Free gifts will be available while supplies last. WYSTERIA'S WAYS 235 Queen St., Port Perry (905) 985-1598 BROOKILIN VILLAGE SHOPPE 57 Baldwin St., Brooklin (905) 655-3474 (DRAWS AT EACH STORE.) ladys' [ine clothing Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday OPEN HOUSE HOURS 10am to 5:30pm 10am to 6pm 10am to Spm Noon to 4pm . x= o yee -C - oc o ou oz LAKERIDGE HEALTH S Patients First BOWMANVILLE OSHAWA PORT PERRY UXBRIDGE WHITBY Lakeridge Health Corporation Congratulates and sends Best Wishes to Guy Kirvan who retires as Chief Operating Officer Lakeridge Health Port Perry and Lakeridge Health Uxbridge We all thank you for your dedicated service and support of our Corporation, staff and our communities.