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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1994-05-18, Page 121 w n Hr Wn W H 2/ # Qi W 9 9,/. 99At JI r Hosp. Bd. revises policy Entertaining The Entertainers, all members of the Wingham Canadettes took first place at the recently held competitions in Wingham, Walkerton and St. Marys. From left: Candice Irwin, Lori Bridge, Lesley Elliott, Erin Mitchell, Lindsay Michie and Amy Thomas. Corps ends season with wins The area Canadette Corps has been very busy this past month. On April 23 the group competed in the Miss Stonetown Majorette Competition in St. Marys. Local girls who placed well in overall individual events are: Cheryl Armstrong, fourth; Rachel Elliott, second and Lesley Elliott, fust. April 29 the group travelled to Standish, Michigan to march in the Loyalty Day parade, winning best marching group. Wingham held its annual Miss WZ members discuss family On Tuesday, May 10, 53 ladies attended the Huron East District Annual of the Women's Institute, presided over by Jean Wilson and assisted by secretary treasurer Kathy Bridge. Marion Mundell extended greetings for the day from Gorrie, the host branch. First year Board Director, Renate Rose ratified the district directors for 1994-95. Public Relations Officer, Margaret McMahon reported on the District activities for the year and recounted the volunteer hours from the seven branches of Huron East. I all 8,279.5 volunteer hours were noted, with the most being placed in the OTHER category. There are 127 members with eight Life Members in the District. She suggested when doing any advertising for Women's Institute events make sure the posters are placed in highly visible spots, to attract the most attention. Mrs. Mclnroy outlined the upcoming events for the Huron Perth Education Committee. The courses to be offered in the fall are Christmas ornament, gift bag from wallpaper and stained glass sweatshirt. The registration fee will be $5 plus the cost of the supplies for completing the craft. The tentative dates and places are Nov. 7, Clinton; Nov. 21, Atwood Community Centre; Nov. 28, St. Paul’s Optimist Place. The committee will consider afternoon classes if the numbers warrant that time of day. Don Keillor, a teacher and now chief executive officer of the Huron Perth Centres for Children and Youth was introduced by Marion Feldskov. Mr. Keillor addressed the theme "Today's Families are Tomorrow’s Future". He said the Midwest Baton Competition on May 7. Placing well were Cheryl Armstrong, eighth; Amy Ross, fourth; Judi Bondi, third; Rachel Elliott, second; Connie McLean, second; Lesley Elliott, second; Amy Thomas, first; Lindsay Michie, third; Amy Thomas, first; Lindsay Michie, third; Erin Mitchell, second; Jennifer McDonald, first; Candice Irwin, third. The Walkerton Miss Springtime Competition was held May 14. institution of the family is adaptable and has gone through many changes. In the family unit there are many functions which are performed from birth until the child goes out the door to be on their own. One is the physical maintenance - feeding, clothing, and housing. The second is social, making the child fit to live with and live in society. Thirdly is family morals - love is the most important with spiritual leadership entwined. People need to fail in order to learn to do things right. A proper attitude is needed about learning and above all patience is required. Mr. Keillor closed by stating the "Family is alive and well and is a it, 4., i i >• to make all your home improvements J V / k Treated Lumber •y Lattice Mini Ties -2 —,/ - KL / /\ At Manning's you'll find all the tools, power tools and equipment that you need to complete your\*" indoor and outdoor ,, projects. / MANNING'S BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD. Hamilton Street, Blyth 523-9305 \ r Overall awards were given to Candice Ross, sixth; Amy Ross, third; Cheryl Armstrong, eighth; Judi Bondi, first; Rachel Elliott, third; Lesley Elliott, second; Amy Thomas, first; Lindsay Michie, fourth; Erin Mitchell, first; Jennifer McDonald, fourth. The Canadettes will complete their season marching in the Blyth Rutabaga Parade June 25 and the Wingham Homecoming Parade July 1. force to be reckoned with and Canada will grow with these families." He was thanked for his presentation by Ruth Bauer. Clara Gibson and Jean Clarkson gave the audience a short exercise workout and Leone Foerter and Sharon Agla performed a skit on "Pig Latin" where a city girl married to a farmer tries to come to terms with farm terminology. Board Director Renate Rose presented her report from the spring board meeting. There are new memorial cards being issued. She asked each member to fill out a ballot on "funding questions" and Continued on page 21 1 % \ V x \ • With recommendations from the executive committee, the Clinton Public Hospital board made several revisions to the general policy and procedure manual, at the April 25 meeting. Many of the policy updates dealt administrative issues including investments, withdrawal of service procedures, library borrowing, pas toral care and personnel concerns Such as health reviews. The annual health review for employees was revised as was the pre-employment health screening policy. For those already employed by the hospital, routine annual screen ing includes pulse and blood pres sure checks, mantoux test, complete blood count, anti Hb's screening for staff who have received the hepatitis B vaccine, liver function for operating room staff and a general health review with immunization updates. Persons seeking employment must submit to the same tests as well as rubella screening and VSV screening for nursing staff who have not had chicken pox. The sick leave guidelines were revised as were the health surveil lance procedures for persons other than CPH staff who have contact with the patients. In an effort to control and allo cate hospital finances on a priority basis, trustees approved the policy Come and Visit the area’s ARGEST SELECTION OF PLANTS IN 30,000 sq. ft. including 20,000 Geraniums, 25 Colours, Petunias in 25 Colours, 25 Colours of Impatients, 10 Varieties of Fuschia Hanging Baskets, 150 Varieties of Perennials, 30 Varieties of Herbs, / 30 Varieties of Vegetable Plants, 16 Varieties of Tomato Plants. PLUS MUCH MORE We will plant your planters for you with your choice of flowers! TED’S TASTY TOMATOES ARE READY! URSERY STOCK • WINDBREAK TREES POTTED CONTAINERS & COLOUR BOWLS Wholesale and Retail "yteet free to- udct cd cw/time! 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The directors approved the hiring of a consultant engineer to design a bulk oxygen system at a cost of no more than $4,500. The engineer is necessary to ensure the work is done properly and competitive quotes are received. The public relations committee reported to the board that a booth has been reserved at the June fair to promote tickets for a hospital lot tery. A bake sale may be organized to coincide with the event. For the 12 months ending March 31, the hospital had a year-to-date surplus of $134,575. Weather Permitting I ASPARAGUS X WILL BE /j\ READY t \ Bagged 3 Cement \ .. • masonry / ‘Portland \ / -sakrete \ —---'"''*'1I 7 x \