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Page 3, News, Tuesday, July 7, 1992 by Darren MacDonald The News Overall cuts in ministry funding is basically what's holding up Schreiber's new medical/dental centre, says a Ministry of Northern Devel- opment and Mines spokesperson. "The real crunch here is the availability of capital funding," says Katie Heikke- nen. ""We're short of funds this year like never before." Heikkenen says that Schreiber's application has been sent back to the town- ship to have a few matters Clarified. Once that's done, the' application moves to the next stage. "And that stage is looking at the funding viability of the proposal--what they are looking at for the total cost of the building, does the min- istry have funding for the project this year or next year, that kind of thing," says Heikkenen. "After that would be the actual working drawing and tendering, and finally, minis- Lack of funds holding up the new Schreiber Medical /Dental centre whether or not a community is eligible for funding, she says a number of factors are taken into consideration. "First of all, does the area have a full complement of health professionals," she says. "The Ministry of Health has guidelines, that there be one physician for every 900- 1,200 people. "Then we examine whether or not the area has trouble in attracting or retain- ing medical professionals --often communities seem to change doctors about once a year." Other factors, such as the condition of the existing medical facilities and whether or not a new facility would help the community attract health care profession- als, are also considered says Heikkenen. "In many northern Ontario communities there are what we Call 'turn-key' facilities," she says. "That means that when a new doctor comes, they don't have to start building bricks ter.approval." or mortar. They can go right When determining continued on page 8 BLUE COLLAR BART Support for Wardrope Park From left, Wardrope Park Planning Committee members Bill Collinson, Colleen Kenney and Rose Marie Renaud accept a donation of $8,000 from Commu- nity Futures Chairperson Mike Cosgrove in the future park site in Rossport. The donation is to the Rossport Island Services Board to help fund their Wardrope Park project. The money will be put toward the purchase of playground equipment. The development is aimed at both promoting tourism and encouraging local employ- ment. The committee hopes to have the park finished within a couple of years. Committee members missing from the photo include Lynne McGrath, Alison Collins, Dave Tamblyn, Linda Trapp and Dave McCullough. RAR KK A IK IK ER REI IR IR I RE CE YOU KNOW Jot , THE SALARIES OF HOCKEY PLAYERS IS RIDICULOUS. THE GUYS WHO OWN: THEIR ROOKIE CARDS # WELL BE THE FIRST PEOPLE To EVER REACH THE PEAK. Hot news tip Call 825-3747 For Sale Birch Firewood 1/2 Load 7 cords full loads 14 cords P.O. Box 1201 Terrace Bay, Ontario (807) 825-9690 RETIREMENT | would like to express my sincere thanks to all of the friends, family and co-workers who have made the occasion of my retirement from the Lake Superior Board of Education so overwhelming. To the students of Schreiber Public School for "Russ Baxter Day", you are all so special. To my fellow custodians from Schreiber and Terrace Bay for the luncheon, to the staff of S.P.S., my family, and all who attended the dinner in my _@s honour. | thank you all for your gifts ie and good wishes, andl will always remember this occasion. Russ Baxter ABBOTT ¢ COSTELO..; Bruce & Chris Sutch are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, 3 born April 24th, 1992 weighing 9 Ibs, 12 oz. A sister for Daniel & Micheal. sf Special thanks to Dr. Wilkes & nurses (t's A Girl Kelly Marie, of McCausland Hospital. 1SCSRI-D BY, ° HELP WANTED FAMILY RESTAURANT NORTHERNLITES of Terrace Bay OPENING SOON Experienced Cook Waitress/Waiter required. Please call 825-9028 and leave a message