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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2000 Lakeridge will abide by ministry decision: Lemon From page 1 That recommendation will be sent to the Minister of Health in mid- December." Hospital officials at the Uxbridge site raised concerns more than a year ago with the alignment of the hospital. They want a merger with the Markham- Stouffville Hospital system in an effort to provide better patient care. Until a final decision is made on the transition is smooth. "We will fully co- operate. It is important that both our patients and employees experience the least amount of disruption possi- ble should there be a realignment," Uxbridge site, which could be months away, Roy Manuel, Chief Operating Officer of Lakeridge Health Uxbridge and Port Perry, says work will go on as usual. "In the meantime, as we wait for a final decision, we will work with the physi- cians and staff to make sure the commu- nity continues to receive the best health care possible." In the event of a realignment, both Mr. Lemon and Mr. Manuel stated that Lakeridge Health would be committed to doing all that is possible to ensure the said Mr. Lemon. After this final period of public consultation, the District Health Council will prepare and submit a recommendation to the Minister of Health. The minister has final authority in deciding if Lakeridge Health Uxbridge should be realigned with Markham- Stouffville Hospital or remain as part of the Lakeridge Health family. Lemon ll RAE VO SA stn For more information call 985-4971 Santa's sitting for photos at Zehrs On Dec. 6, 7 or 8 you can get your child's & PORT TR oven picture taken with Santa Claus at Zehrs in & ; ~ ir Pn | money to replace the playground equip- ment torn down beca Uxbridge between 6 and 8 p.m. on each of Standards. Rg "these days. They have raised a | Proceeds are going to the Greenbank $11,000 so far, and hog to have enough by: f |" Playground Fund. The Greenbank 1" Community is trying to raise enough lane hh | Are You can still get on the voters list on election day, Monday, November 27. you ready to vote? To find out which polling station you should go to, look at the voter information card of any other person who lives at your address, or phone the office of your returning officer. ey Pry PS If you received a correct voter information card, you're ready to vote. The card confirms that you're on the voters list and tells-you where and when you can vote. Take it with you when you go to vote - it'll make things easier. For more information, contact Elections Canada: 1 800 INFO-VOTE (1 800 463-6868) TY: 1 800 361-8935 for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing Web site: www.elections.ca If you didn't get a voter information card, you can still 5 register at the polling station on |= i= election day before you cast | your ballot. You have to be at least 18 years old and a Canadian citizen, and you'll need identification that shows your name, address and signature. sass Sere s If you know someone who has difficulty reading, please explain the contents of this advertisement. Pour obtenir cette information en frangais, composez le 1 800 463-6868. FA 3 A Rt Sl 2 IIPS 34 ' []ir's YOUR FUTURE. . LI ARE YoU READY TO VOTE? aad iL elections and referendums | dia a pa WE ania a *