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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1997-01-22, Page 15L The news from ondesboro Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 Cheerios hear readings THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22,1997 PAGE 15. Dr. Tamblyn receives MOH post The first meeting of 1997 Cheerio Club was held on Wednesday, Jan. 15. It began with lunch at the Hillcrest Restaurant, then everyone proceeded to the home of Edythe Beacom. Beth read "Don't Knock Anybody You Know." The minutes of the November and December meetings were read. Collection and draw money were taken up. The draw, donated by Geraldine Dale, was won by Estella Adams. The February meeting is on Feb. 12 at Margaret Good's home. Roll call was answered by eight members. Edythe gave the E thelThe news from treasurer's report. She read an article on "The Priceless Things" and "A Brand New Day, Seasons and a Fresh Snowfall." Beth Knox read "Give Thanks" and "The Mirror". jCards were played. Guest speaks Ushers at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Jan. 19 were Bert Lyons and Elgin Penfound. The choir sang an anthem. Guest speaker was Elly Van Bergen from Exeter. Her sermon topic was "Called." When the Huron and Perth Health Units merge on Sept. 1, Dr. Susan Tamblyn of Stratford will be Medical Officer of Health. Dr. Tamblyn has been serving as the medical officer of health for the Perth District Health Unit since 1974 and will become acting medical officer of health for Huron County effective April 1. "We will be very pleased to have Dr. Tamblyn assume the duties as the acting medical officer of our health unit in April. Her extensive public health experience in a rural and neighbouring county will be an asset to the board," said Jack Coleman, chair of the Huron County Board of Health. Kathy Rae, chair of the Board of Health for Perth, added "We welcome this joint appointment in preparation for the merger of the two health units. Dr. Tamblyn's administrative skills as well as her extensive public health expertise will be valuable assets for the new board." Dr. Tamblyn graduated in medicine from the University of Western Ontario and did specialty training at McGill and the University of Toronto, resulting in a Fellowship in Community Medicine. Her special interests include immunization and communicable disease. Over the years, Dr. Tamblyn has been actively involved in local health planning for our region in the areas of mental health, emergency services, long term care, health promotion and hospital services. She will bring continuity, a knowledge of local issues, and leadership to the amalgamated health unit. White Cane Week approaches It's happening in every community across Canada. People are participating in white cane activities during White Cane Week, Feb. 2-8, 1997. The national awareness week, organized by the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) and The Canadian National Institute for the blind (CNIB), raises awareness about the significance of the white cane. The white cane is not only the international symbol of blindness, but also the symbol of courage and independent spirit. According to Jim Sanders, a white cane user, "Nothing beats the white cane in terms of independence. The white cane is freedom in every sense of the word." Freedom to move Merger discussions between the two health units are continuing smoothly with consulting assistance from KPMG. The Merger Steering Committee is in the process of choosing the name for the new health unit and its organizational structure. Board makeup will be three municipal representatives from each county plus provincial representatives appointed by the Ministry of Health. around confidently, and live independently. Promoted in North America in 1930 by the Lions Clubs Inter national, the white cane is recognized worldwide as the symbol of blindness. White Cane Week, established in Canada in 1947, raises awareness of the white cane - symbol of blindness, courage and independent spirit. All over Canada, blind, visually impaired and deaf-blind people are taking on new roles and accepting new challenges. They are indeed changing what it means to be blind. To find out what's happening in your community during White Cane Week, contact your local CNIB office. Compiled by Margaret McMahon Phone 887-9250 L. Armstrong wins draw Eight tables of euchre were played at the Ethel Hall hosted by Dorothy Dilworth and Karen Bow els. 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