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DYDD TT Report gives nod to hospital merger A preliminary report has suggested that * Uxbridge's hospital should be realigned with the Markham-Stouffville health care system. ~~ _ In a report released late last week; the Durham-Haliburton-Kawartha and - Pine 'Ridge District Health Council. advised Lakeridge Health Corp. officials. that it is in. favour of seeing Uxbridge. form 'an alliance at with the York Region hospitals. & A Doctors here 'have requested the move, AL iba Sp Zn _ Ar response: to he. DHCs orelimingiy 8 opinion, Lakeridge Health CEQ Brian Lemon - {8 + said that local officials don't want to lose ° Uxbridge, but will abide by whatever deci- sion is ultimately made by the province's health ministry. "We have been advised that the DHC's ini- tial position is that the Uxbridge site should - - be realigned with Markham-Stouffville - - Hospital. We are disappointed," said Mr. Lemon. : : "We value Lakeridge Health Uxbridge as a- member of the Lakeridge Health family, but will fully support a change in that status, as long as it in the best interests of the commu- * * nity. Mr. Lemon also stressed that the review is not yet finished, and that the final decision could still go either way. _ Co ; "We must remember the District Health iL, jo CHRIS HALLWEEKEND STAR Council's review process is not yet complete. CLOWNING AROUND: Cuddles the Clown, also known locally as Debbie' The public still has an opportunity to provide gtevens; was thrilling children of all ages last weekend as she entertained at the input and we are confident that the DHC is g¢yugog Christian School's Christmas Bazaar on Saturday (Nov. 18). For those considering all views before making its final who missed the bazaar, there are plenty more to choose from in the coming recommendation. weeks np the Holiday Season has officially begun, and Christmas is getting clos- Please turn to Page 2 er. rl Banners "Vehicle Lettering o Custom Address Signs * Boat Graphics & Numbers ¢ Juagnatic Signs * Billboards * 58'S NEW BUILDING