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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-05-14, Page 5HOSPITAL BOARD Sepleni. ber Class Will Not live in Horses` Residence A major decision was reach- ed by the board of directors of the Wingham and District Hos- pital on Friday evening when they accepted the recommen- dation of the management committee that the class of RNA students who will cotn- tnence their studies in Septem- ber will he required to live in private homes in the town ra- ther than in the nurses' resi- dence as has been required in all previous classes. The decision was not reach- ed without lengthy and at times heated discussion .Sever- al board members referred to the investment which was re- quired to build the residence and many of them felt that the discipline which has been en- forced within residence would be lacking under the new plan. The change comes as the re- sult of Ontario Hospital Ser- vices Commission policy, whereby very few hospitals are retaining their residences. The Wingham residence building will be used as classrooms for the students, and possibly to accommodate offices for vari- ous departments, as well as re- sidence for a few of the senior nursing staff. The board voted to put the change into effect for one year on a trial basis. OLDER STUDENTS OHSC has also urged that applicants for training as RNA's should include women between the ages of 30 and 50 years as well as the younger students. It is expected that there will be some applicants in this cate- gory for the September class. Mrs. Morrey reported that there had been 16 births at the hospital in the month of April; 59 operations, 128 outpatients; 294 x-rays, 1 B.M.R. ; 7 blood transfusions; 1115 laboratory pros cedures; 50 electrocardiogra- phic examinations; 59 at can- cer clinic; 02 patients receiv- ing physiotherapy. A total of 2480 patient days was accumu- lated during the month for a daily average of 83 patients, Mrs. Morrey's report also re- ferred to the unfavorable pub- licity which hospitals and members of the medical pro- fession had received because of two recent cases and pointed out that hospital boards have an important task( before them to improve public relations and to maintain public confidence in hospitals and the service they render. The report also conveyed the information that several members of the staff had been away on courses, Mrs. Gowdy at a course for housekeepers in Toronto; Mrs. Alexander at physiotherapists' course and Pc - ter Norman at a course foren- gineers and four staff nurses had attended a seminar in London. The secretary read the fi- nance committee's report for the month, showing Revenue of $53,134.57 and expenditures of $52,497.07., He also read a list of expenditures by depart- ments. MANAGEMENT COMM. The report of the manage- ment committee included rhe information that the adminis- trator had carried out a re- fresher course for the hospital orderlies, with noticeable im- provement observed as a result, The management commit- tee had also approved the draft of a pamphlet which will be printed and distributed to the public, outlining hospital rules, visiting hours and other per- tinent facts which should serve the talk is about Straight Talk .collar fop girdle has up - shaped hemline. 2,A, collar nips waist,. line. Front panel controls tummy. Nylon and Lycra® Spandex net. White, S-M.L $3.93 Matching Straight Talk girdle without collar $5.00 Tail Talk Tong -leg pantie has tummy smoothing front panel, dorrfero trimming back panel. Nylon and twee Spandex net. White, S -M -L $10.00 Matching Tall Talk collar top long-leg $10.9$ There could be a Princess phone installed in your home FREE for one year. Every purchase of n Gossard pro- duct give, you another chance. For further detail; check with .. . MC Donald's LADIES & CHILDREN'S WEAR Josephine Street Phone 357-1044 Attend the Wingham fire works display, Friday, May 22 to keep the public better in- formed about hospital proce- dures and regulations. Mrs, English reported that the Hospital Auxiliary had agreed to purchase a diathermy machine for the hospital, pro- vided the need for the equip- ment was agreed to by the medical staff and the admini- strator. The machine, which provides "deep heat" treat- ments, will cost about 5600 and its purchase has been ap- proved. BUILDING COMMITTEE Chairman Robert Gibson of the building committee said that a new set of plans had been drawn up by the architect since the recent meeting with OIiSC officials in Toronto and these will shortly he un to Toronto for approval in princi- pal. Chairman R.B. Cousins, who presided at the meeting, said that he had attt tided regional meeting in str.ttiurd, along with Mrs. Morrc•y and H.L. Sherbondy of tea ufilet: staff, tie said than out: of the important subjects ender dis- cussion at the gathering was hospital accreditarien, towards which the Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital has been work- ing for several year, Mrs. Morrey said that she hoped to have this hospital lip to accred station standard by the end of this year. Town Council Meeting Committee Reports Deal With Varied Problems Committee reports to town council on Monday evening took up most of the business session and outlined some of the work in progress. Councillor G. W. Cruick- shank said the police commit- tee had accepted the resigna- tion of Constable Waite, who is taking a position near Toron- to. As yet no one has been hired as a replacement. He went on to say that Chief Mil- ler has had several local men apply for the position, but the chief is of the opinion the man hired should not be from the immediate area. Several of the councillors took exception to this view, and expressed the opinion that a local man, if he had the necessary qualifica- tions, should be given first op- portunity. It was decided to place ad- vertisements for the position in The Advance -Times as well as dailies in London, Kitchener, and Owen Sound. Permission was given to Councillor Cruickshank to ob- tain shoulder flashes for police uniforms. He said that the ap- plication for a two-way radio- telephone for the cruiser is cur- rently being processed. He finished his report by stating that the committee is interest- ed in establishing a pedestrian cross -walk at the intersection of John and Josephine Streets, in lieu of traffic signals. The matter was left for further stu- dy. Councillor Bennett wanted tc know if the police could do anything about the young driv- ers who run up and down the street on Saturday evenings in such numbers that it is often impossible for other traffic to cross the street. Councillor Cruickshank said that as long as the drivers were abiding by the traffic laws nothing could be done. PUBLIC WORKS Reeve J. Roy Adair told council that the streets are be- ing cleaned up and that the street -sweeping machine had been purchased for $600.00. He said plans for street con- struction this year are still pen- ding until it was known what money is available and this is contingent on the grant for re- pairs to the Howson Bridge. Clerk William Renwick inter- jected that the by-law for street work had been set at $20,000: and $15,000 had been set aside in the estimates. Mayor Heth- erington said it was time to start making plans which could be approved at the next meet- ing. PAYMENT FIELD Councillor Callan read the accounts, which were approved except one from the CNR for about $2,000 for repairs to the sidewalk on the railway bridge, Mayor lletherington said an agreement made in 1910 with the CNR provided for the side- walk, and that the town would have the opportunity to do necessary repair work when needed. The agreement could be cancelled by either party on a notice of one year. He ex- plained that the railway did the work without any consultation with the town. It was possible, he said, that the sidewalk would have been abandoned if the cost of repairs had peen known. On the other hand, Councillor Callan said that workmen paid by the railway were costing nearly ::3.00 per hour plus board and other ex- penses and the job probably could have been done by local men at half the price. The bill was set aside until further word is received from the railway. FIRE COMMITTF.E Councillor Harold Wild said that the fire committee had met with the rural representa- tives and new arranp.rnents for payment had been made to everyone's satisfaction. Clean- up work is progressing at the cemetery. Councillor Wild also report- ed on Arena Commission affair: The problem of glass breakage in the auditorium is under study by the commission. It is hoped that existing glass can be trad- ed on armour plate glass. Councillor Bennett reported that she had been in conference with Lewis Flowers regarding the flower pots for the main street, and it is expected they will be better this year. She said Mr. Lewis had offered to add fertilizer periodically dur- ing the summer to the tanks used to keep the flowers water- ed. LETTERS A number of communica- tions were read by the clerk. The first included a cheque from rte government for $1, 291 as the final payment for winter works on the arena and the change house. Of this, $1,071 was for the work at the arena and council decided to turn it over to the capital fund which has a balance of about $2,200. The reeve indicated the money would be needed to complete Wingharo Advance -Times, Thursday, May 14, 1964 - Page 5 • INTERFORM DEBATING GROUP won over all other debat- ing teams at Wingham High School in 1914. Back, left to right: Josephine Johnston, Flossie Haines, Tom Armstrong; front: Alex Henry, Norma Hibbert, Chesley McLean. --Photo courtesy Mrs. W, Brydges, Wingham. PESO \AL -Mr. and Mrs. William Hueston, Brenda, Patsy, Jenni- fer and Jackie and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fitzpatrick, Cathy Mi- chael, Sandra and Debbie of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Ritchie, Jeffrey, Paul and Christine of Kingston visit- ed over the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fitzpatrick. -Mr. and Mrs, Alan Nichol- son and Mary Anne, Miss Beth Merrick of Guelph, Jim and Joe King, spent Mother's Day with Mrs, I, Merrick and fam- ily. - Mr. and Mrs, Joe Schnei- der attended the Weber -Lacey wedding on Saturday at Chep- stow. Mr. Robert Weber is a nephew of Mr, Schneider. - Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Mof- fat and family, 'Mr. and Mrs. George Seegmiller and fam- ily and Miss Marjory Moffat of Kitchener, and Mr. and Mrs. Graham Work and family of Brussels visited on Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al- vin Moffat. -Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bushfield of London spent a few days this week with her sister, Mrs. G. Hastie. Mr. Muir McLaughlin of Sarnia and Miss Meta McLaugh- lin of Toronto spent the week - renovations in the rink. A grant of $5,000 was re- ceived for capital ea, . nditure by the Park Board in 1963 and another letter indicated that an advance subsidy of $6,450 would be received from the De• partment of Highways. A letter from the Wingham District high School board re- questing that John Street east from Carling Terrace be paved this year was turned over to the public works committee, Another from ratepayers on Boland Street and Summit Drive requesting black top on streets was also left to the coin• rnittee. \OTES end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. T. McLaughlin. -Mrs, Chris Newman spent a few days last week with her daughter, Mrs. Peter Bedard and Mr. Bedard in Sarnia and attended the funeral of Mr. Bedard's mother, Mrs. E. Bed- ard. Several Attend CNIB Meeting The Huron County Advisory Board of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind held its annual meeting in St. Thomas' Church parish hall in Seaforth on Monday evening, when a joint meeting was held with the Seaforth Lions Cl: n. The guests included the re- gistered blind of Huron County and their escorts. Attending the meeting from Winghatn were Mrs. Orville Welsh, Mrs. Jim Breckenridge, Herbert Treneer, and Roy Mundy, Mr. and ielrs. Stuart Henry: and \Irs. I. R. Lloyd, J. E. Caruk, public relations officer for C. N. I. B.'s Ontar- io Division was the guest speak, er. Mr. Caruk, who has seri- ously impaired vision, is mak- ing an outstanding contribution to the work of C. N. I. 13, throughout the province. EUCHRE PARTY Eight tables were in play at the euchre held in the nurses' residence last Thursday, spon- sored by the Personnel Confer- ence Committee. Prizes were won hy, high lady, Mrs. Willie McDonald of Brussels; high man, W. Mc- Donald; lady playing as a rnan, Mrs. George Drehmann; low lady, Mrs. Jack Colvin; low man, Georg.. Grigg. The door prize went to Mrs. Fred Sawyer. This is tht. last euchre till next fall. TB Meeting At Town Hall An important rrreetiee will be held in the Wingham town hall on Thursday, May 2e et 8 P. m, to tnakt.• arrangements for the tuberculosis survey which will be t'ondncted this year. The meeting.; will be un- der the auspices of the hurrah County 1; B. Association. \lr. Stocidey, di.trier organ- ieer for tee mate, will attend the gathering at which arose who are eetieely engaged it► the oreahizetion will receivt instructions for the July st rvey,. a :embers of the public ate in- vited to attend. Cancer Patients Are Helped by Red Cross Blood TORONTO -A small boy who has been in and out of hospital for the last year is now waiting for a rare operation in which his twin brother will play a vi- tal role. The young leukaemia pa- tient is waiting in the Chil- dren's Wing of the Princess Mar- garet Hospital for a bone mar- row graft from his twin. During this time, and during the past year, blood transfusions have been absolutely essential to conserve his frail strength. IIe has required 20 pints of blood during the last year. The need for blood for can- cer patients in Ontario is ur- gent, not alone in such a case as this, but for many hundreds of cancer patients, both before and after surgery and frequently during radiotherapy, to main- tain strength. Because of this urgent need of whole blood in Ontario, the Canadian Red Cross now has the assistance of the Women's Ser- vice volunteers of the C..nadi- an Cancer Society in this pro- vince. In many areas Women's Service Committee members are already at work. They are not only conscripting other vol- unteers and friends to donate blood, but are also assisting in the Blood Donor Clinics. " The need for blood in this province cannot be stressed too urgently," says Dr. William D. Wigle, Assistant National Dir- ector, Canadian Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service. On- ly recently a young man of 21 was accidentally kicked in the region of the kidneys while he was playing baseball. No less than 10 pints of blood were re- quired in 24 hours to save his life. "Our Women's Service vol- unteers across the province have been asked to co-operate with the Red Cross wherever and whenever necessary," says Mrs. Fred A. Buskard, London, convener of this program. " It is an all-out effort between these two great organizations," she says, "to clasp hands, as it were, in the saving of life, whether it be for cancer pa- tients or for others who need blood.'' Assessment Increases Cause Protests The Maitland Valley Con- servation Authority set its 1904 budget at $45,200 and came within $:385 of holding the same total as last year. Half the amount will he raised among the 29 nuenher municipalities in the Maitland watershed and an equal amount will be re- ceived through provincial Gov- ernment grants. This means that the munici- palities will have to contribute 522,6'45 or $192 more than they did in 1963. Changes, however, are evi- dent in the assessments to mu- nicipalities. This resulted from the equalization program in Perth County which upped property assessments in all mu- nicipalities. A number of mu- nicipalities in Huron County consequently will be payingless than they did 0 year ago, de- spite the slight increase in the budget. Announcement of the switch in balance brought immediate repercussions. Wallace Town- ship Council tabled a protest and Listowel representative O. M. Nickel followed with a res- olution calling for all counties within an authority to use the same assessment manual. Reeve Albert Carson referred to the protest, tabled by Coun. Weldon Schade and Harold Good, and said it won unani- mous support from his council. In effect the protest claimed there is an injustice in the Au- thority's system of levying for municipalities on the assess- ment basis, contending that the County of Huron uses a dif- ferent manual for assessment purposes than Perth. Authority Chairman Robert Wenger advised that the execu- tive agrees in principle with the Wallace protest but ex- plained that dealing with asses- sments is outside an authority's jurisdiction. "We can only take the figures provided for us by the municipal clerks or by the Municipal Directory." O.M. Nickel, a former Lis- towel mayor, countered with a resolution calling for all coun- ties within an authority to adopt the same manual for assessing purposes so that conservation levies for member municipali- ties may he equal. His resolution was seconded by llarold Cosens, Wallace Township representative and immediate past Authority chair- man. Given unanimous support from the executive, the resolu- tion will he directed to the bi- ennial conference of the Asso- ciation of Conservation Author- ities of Ontario. Copies are also to be direct- ed to the county councils of Wellington, Huron and Perth, which comprise the Maitland Authority, and to area mem- bers of the provincial parlia- ment. Listowel is the only munici- pality on the Authority to no- tice any noticeable increase in the levy. The town, which received a hefty jump in Perth's equalization program to be- come that county's highest assessed municipality, will pay 52, 527. (30 compared to 52,009.92 in 1:10:3, for an in- crease of 5'51 i. 08. Winghatii's levy will he 51, 54:3.78 for an increase of about $7.00. Turnberry will contribute 5722.02; fast Wa- wanosh $718.00; West Wawa - nosh 5325,•10; Kinloss 515,24; Morris, 51102.10; Ilowick 51, til 1,17. The Authority budget was adopted on motion of Mr, Cos • ens and Alvin Smith of Turn - berry Township. The $45, 2'10 represents a saving of over $8,000 from the preliminary budget of a month ago. The only capital expendi- ture provided for was ;;', Ono for purchase of the 220 -acre Falls Reserve tract hear Goder- icli and another 52,000 for planning of the site. Admini- stration calls for $27,875; con- servation services, including farm pond subsidies, 8(3, 550 and maintenance $100.