- June. That’s because the health council first has to . will both be on salary as part of a contract between [- there to be a problem in replacing here, either. ek Medical News New boss chosen for health council IF ALL goes according to plan, Terrace and Area Health Council’s new chief executive officer will be here next week. Chosen for the job is Dieter Kuntz who has ex- tensive administrative experience in Ontario and eastern Canada, health council chair Bob Kelly said last week, His most recent assignment was overseas with the American Teaching Hospital, a health care fa- cility in Beirut, Lebanon, Kuntz was one. of two people interviewed from a short list of three, In all, 16 people applied for the job, said Kelly. wee If he accepts his contract, Kuntz will start work here March 21. Leaving soon TOM NOVAK, the man sent here to set right the hospital’s finances, will stay to help familiarize the new chief executive officer with his new du- ties, But then he'll be off to a contract someplace else, Novak said last week, His current with the health council here runs until June. “Part of my contract means working with the new person to ensure he carries on in the direction we've chosen,” Novak said last week. Right now, Novak is also doing some work for the Sea to Sky Community Health Council in the Squamish/Whistler/Pemberton area. Novak came to Terrace from a contract position last year on the Queen Charlotte Islands. Calling all specialists THE MAN who runs the Terrace Area Health Council isn’t expecting a problem in replacing one of the city’s two pediatricians, A locum is in place to take up the slack of Dr. Jane Pegg’s departure and a permanent person should be on hand by summer, says Tom Novak. “We have three or four very good applicants. It won't be a problem,” said Novak. A permanent appointment can’t be made until give Canadians a chance to apply before it can look outside of the country. The pediatrician here now and the second one the health council and the health ministry, That’s different from the past as pediatricians here have been under the standard fee for service The regional pediatrics plan is to have four such specialists — one in Smithers, two here and one in Prince Rupert. Also leaving is Dr. Sheila Watson, an obstetri- cian and gynaecologist. Novak doesn’t expect “We have a very good system for recruiting now and it’s a lot cheaper than it was before,” he said. “We see Terrace as'a desirable place for people to work. It’s a good entry point to get into B.C.” SE er er: SAE enone emeremeeanany TERRACE & AREA Please drop by and join us for the Grand Opening of our front lobby at Mills Memorial Hospital. The upgrade to the front lobby was sponsored by the Hospital Auxiliary and the Terrace and Area Health Council. Monday, March 20, 2000 7:00p.m. Front Lobby, Mills Memorial Hospital Refreshments and snacks will be provided by Rene’s Cafe (a new service located in the front lobby at Mills Memorial Hospital) and Terrace and Area Health Council. IT PAYS To’'g Hire BG Youth The Environment Youth Preyacts must run af least 10 Team is a Yout Options BC Weees, ao Lee Bete BC Apokcation deadline: April 17 Ministry of Environment, Fo: application forms and Lands and Parks, information on how to get The E-Team subsidizes involved as an -Team , 72283. wages while employers Spenser. cal (250) 3 provide support costs such as benefits, training; supplies ~ and travel. : Rec Employers may apply to act. wean’ as sponsors of Work Crews, —_ Interns and EcorEd projects. Brmisi Eligible employers Inclucte businesses non-profit i COLUMBIA groups. First Nations organizations, school - _ districts and local governments, Sponsors hire youth aged 16-24 lo work on .. environmental and ouldoor "; recreation projects. Al least . 20 per cent of project time