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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-06-28, Page 40Section 2, Page 20 THE EXETER TIMES-AD110cATE Hospital JUNE 28 1973 fought myriad of problems HELEN MICKLE The South Huron Hospital Association fought its way through a myriad of problems to produce the outstanding medical building which now serves the district, Members of the original association were E.D, Bell, W.G. Cochrane, R.N. Creech, C.E. Shaw, C.S. MacNaughton, A.J. Traquair, L.J. Penhale, Ellerington, Henry Beaver, Eric Mcllroy, H,C. Rivers, Ulric Snell, Elgin Rowcliffe and Dr. J.G. Dunlop. The fact that the Hospital was built, been expanded, and operated successfully, is a tribute to these men. They met hundreds of times, and spent hundreds of hours on this project, which was originally spearheaded by the Exeter Lions Club. There were interviews, con- sultations with architects, Government Dept's and officials to get the plans on paper. The selection of the site was one of the major considerations. Originally, Riverview Park was chosen as a most desirable site, but, in 1951 a movement began which changed the plan and the site. Eventually, the availability of the Carling Estate which was offered for sale after the death of Ida M. Carling was chosen. The plans had to be changed to suit the estate and the Carling house. These plans had to again be approved by the Department of Health whose regulations were strict. Their approval had to be ob- tained before grants could be received to go along with funds raised by the Lions Club and canvasses by volunteers in Exeter, Stephen, Usborne, Hay, Bosanquet, McGillivray, Hibbert, Tuckersmith and Hensall. As the Hospital neared com- pletion Mr. H.C. Rivers was appointed full time manager and Miss Alice Claypole as Superintendent. Miss Claypole has since taken over as Adminis tra tar. The Hospital was officially opened January 1953 with about 30 staff members. To-day twenty years later - there are 94 full time and part time RN's, and R.N.A.'s on the staff. The second milestone of the Hospital was the unexpected gift of $35,000 from a retired Hensall dentist, Dr. James Bell. This made possible the con- struction of the Nurses residence. This building was officially opened on June 8, 1958 with ac- commodation for 14 nurses. The RNA class was started in 1963 and they also use this residence plus the upstairs of the Carling home. The third milestone was the addition of the new wing in June 1961 which consisted of 16 beds thus giving a 52 bed capacity, additional store rooms and service rooms. Mrs. R.N. Creech was given the honor of cutting the ribbon in recognition of her own con- tribution and that of her husband who was treasurer of the board for many years. • At this opening Dr, Dymond, then Minister of Health, paid tribute to the Board, Staff, and community for the achievement represented by this addition. Exeter Times, May 1877 DOWN WITH DUST - During the past few days the dust on the roads has been very bad and the damage done to merchants' goods exposed to it must be considerable. It has been running through our mind lately that a daily application of Water from the nozzle placed at the rear end of a watering cart will be very desirable. The expense, if borne, proportionatley by our mer-, chants would be but nothing. He particularly lauded the work of the Women's Auxiliary - whose work "cannot be treasured in dollars and cents." MURIEL DUNLOP At the request of Mr. Elmer Bell, chairman of the Board of Directors, South Huron Hospital, wives of members of the Exeter Lion's Club met in the Town Hall on October 29, 1952. The object of the meeting was to discuss the formation of a Women's Auxiliary to the Hospital which was then under construction. The late Mrs. Harold Sturgis was asked to chair a committee of ten which was to organize an auxiliary. Mrs. Charles Mac- Naughton was secretary. An organizational meeting was called for November 10, 1952 at three p.m. in the James Street Chtirch basement. A slate of officers was elected and a con- stitution approved. Mrs. Kenneth Johns was president, Mrs. Charles Mac- Naughton , secretary and Mrs. Gordon Koch, treasurer. Mrs. Horning, President of the Provincial organization spoke, also the late Mrs. M.P. Dewan of In June 1966 an addition to the kitchen, dining room and laundry was completed. South Huron Hospital has Ingersoll. Mrs. Dewan was a well known and loved Auxilian. She was active in the organization in Ingersoll and on the Provincial Board. There were 242 charter members and the fee was 50 cents. At present, there are 128 members and the fee is $1.00 The first money-making project was a Tag Day, December 20, 1952, where they collected $604. The first rum- mage sale on May 1, 1954 raised $533. The last rummage held this April brought in just over $2,000. Other projects in the early days were theatre nights; bridge and euchre parties; sale of baby sitters, matches, and calendars, bakesales and "no-bake" sales. Now the only projects are two rummage sales and one Tag Day a year. Proceeds from these last three projects over the last six years amount to $28,000. Since the organization began, proceeds amounted to $78,000. This money has 'been spent grown considerably since 1953 and will continue to do so in the future as our needs change and expand. mostly on equipment, furniture and services to patients and staff. Some of these are furniture for the auxiliary room, kitchen, nurses sitting room in the residence, staff common room and RNA classroom; carpets for five rooms in the basement following the flood, TV sets, lawn chairs and a projector. Equipment includes an autoclave, operating table, dish washer, refrigerators, ice machines, patient lifts, wheel chairs, beds, mist tent, in- cubator, Hospital sign, flag and flag pole, shrubs, trees and a patio for the patients. Before Hospital insurance, the Auxiliary bought all hospital linen, new the mending is paid for. For several years a bursary of $300 was given to a student of Exeter High School who trained in a recognized hospital. A prize is also offered at RNA graduation and gifts are given to The success of the Hospital's progress has been due to the general public and their con- fidence in it at all times. the RNA class. Last year, the Auxiliary gave the graduates long stemmed red roses. The class is also entertained several times during their training period. The women also provide a visiting committee to make weekly visits to selected patients and a gift cart makes rounds three times a week. Tray favours and decorations are provided for the patients on special occasions. A Hospital Careers Day has been held for High School and Grade 8 students. Grade 2 children are also taken on a hospital tour. For the Auxiliary members, a Bulletin is published and they send delegates to conventions and seminars. As you can see, the Hospital Auxiliary is a very busy organization and we are plased to have two voting members on the Hospital Board of Directors, Mrs. Tom MacMillan and Mrs. Olga Davis. THE MEN WHO SAW IT THROUGH — These men contituted the first official board of the hospital and many of them were responsible for it being erected. Seated from the left are: Harper C. Rivers, hospital manager; Ulric Snell, chairman of the building committee; Elmer D. Bell, Q.C., chairman of the board; Richard N, Creech, treasurer and finance FIRST HOSPITAL AUXILIARY --The ladies above are those from the distritt Who', fOrmed the first executive for the South Huron Hospital AUkiNary. Back rbw,!;"left Mrsr Ward Hern, Mrs. R. Hicks, Mrs. J. G.' Dbrilop, Mrs. Norm Walper, brid*rs. Elmer Bell. Middle row left: Mrs; Meryyri,Tipman, Mrs, ,William. MkIdlefon,BrsJj2rvey Pollens Miss committee chairman; Luther J. Penhale. Back row: Elgin Rowcliffe, B. W. Tuckey, Albert J. Traquair, Henry C. Beaver, publicity chairman Charles S. MacNaughton, Eric Mcllroy, William Ellerington. Other members were W. G. Cochrane, C. E. Shaw, acting treasurer and Dr. J. G. Dunlop. Thousands donated by Auxiliary Brown, Mrs, V. Heywood, Mrs. Harvey Cowen, Mrs. Hubert Jones, Mrs. Wellington Brock and Mrs. F, Milner.. Front row left: Mrs. C. S. MacNaughton, Mrs, 1, Taylor, Mrs. Gordon Koch, president, Mrs. Ken Johns, Mrs. J. D. Smith and Mrs. G, Zwicker. o