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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-05-11, Page 8WINGHAM & 'DISTRICT HOSPITAL CORPORATION Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Wingham and Rashid Hospital Corporation will be held at the North Huron Wescast Community Com- plex, Knights of Columbus Lounge, 99 Kerr Drive, Wingham, Ontario on Thursday, lune 8, 2006 at the hour of seven p.m. (7:00 p.m.) for the election of Di- redors, for the appointment of Auditors; and for the transaction of other such things as may properly come before the meeting. Copies of the Annual Report, Hospital Financial state- ments and amended Bylaws may be obtained at the front desk of the Wingham 8 District Hospital, effec- tive June 1, 2006 and at the Annual Meeting. Memberships granting voting privileges may be pur- chased at the front desk of the hospital for five dol- lars (S5.00) prior to five o'clock p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2006. No membership sold after that time will entitle the purchaser to vote. Dated at Winghcm, Ontario this 3rd day of May, 2006 By order of the Board of Directors. LAWN QUESTIONS? Organic Programs 412) Available ACCREDITED Wec174,11, 524-2424 -Trust the Professionals - Congrats Jenna Rinn of Blyth recently competed with the Windsor Devils broomball team at the Nationals in Ottawa. (Photo submitted) Local plays for Windsor Devils WINGHAM & DISTRICT HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS "Excellence in Rural Health Care" REMINDER TO VISITORS Visiting hours are 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. daily. If you are ill, please do not visit our patients. Enter the hospital by the main doors. An exception is made for persons with disabilities who may use the emergency entrance. VASCULAR HEALTH PROGRAM A new program targeted towards patients who have had a Heart Attack, Stroke or mini strokes (11As). 2 hour program led by a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Dietitian. May 25th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Physician referral is required. Please call Cherie Dolmage 357-3210 ext 275 to register. DIABETES EDUCATION DAY The next class will be held on May 25th from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A doctor's referral is required. For more information or to register call Cherie Dolmage, RD/CDE at 357-3210 ext 275 or Linda Kieffer, RN/CDE at ext 362. 100TH ANNIVERSARY May 12th - 100th Anniversary Dedication & BBQ with entertainment by the Beard Family. 11:00 a.m. Dedication Ceremony in the hospital lobby. 11:00 - 1:30 Community BBQ in tent beside the hospital NURSES WEEK - MAY 8TH-14TH Nursing Promoting Healthy Choices for Healthy Living. Nurses play a vital role in promoting the health and wellness of Canadians. The work of nurses affects Canadians every day. National Nursing Week is an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of the nursing profession. Phone: 357-3210 Fax: 357-2931 Website: www.lwha.ca PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006. Sports Anthony Peters chosen in OHL priority draft Blyth's Anthony Peters is one of Live members of the Huron Perth Lakers AAA Minor Hockey Association selected this past Blyth teen Jenna Rinn recently had the honour of playing broomball at the Nationals (Juvenile level) in Ottwaw. Rinn was chosen by the Windsor Devils to join their team and to compete at this high level tournament. They played teams from Newfoundland, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec and Ontario. weekend in the Ontario Hockey League's Priority Selection Draft. All five were members of the Lakers Minor Midget Team 2005 - 2006. The girls played very well, placing fourth overall. They lost in overtime to Saskatchewan in the semi-finals. Rinn said she was treated very well by the Windsor team and it was an experience she will never forget. Peters, a 6' 1", 170 lb. goaltender was selected by the Oshawa Generals. Peters' older brother Justin played for several seasons with the Jr. A St. Mike's Majors. He was picked up in the NHL draft by the Carolina Hurricanes and spent the past season playing with the Plymouth Whalers. JaMes Marsden a 6' 1", 175 lb. right winger from Exeter, was selected by the Kingston Frontenacs. By Lindsay Kulas Wingham Advance-Times By now, everyone has learned that Wingham has made it through to stage three of the Kraft Hockeyville Contest. Now Wingham needs your support. Wingham's bid for Hockeyville is once again looking to the surrounding communities for support, as the contest enters the home stretch. On a request from CBC, Wingham is being encouraged to collect all the letters and e-mails they can to take to the taping in Hamilton on June 6 and 9. Family, friends and businesses from across Canada are invited to say why they think Wingham deserves to be Hockeyville. The more communities that show support for Wingham, the better. The Wingham Puck-Hogs also plan to arrange another bus trip to the June 9 taping in Hamilton when the top 10 communities will be announced on air. When sending your community endorsement, be sure to include who you are, where you're from and why Wingham deserves the Hockeyville title. Letters and e-mails can be-sent to The Wingham Advance-Times, 206 Josephine St. Box 390, Wingham, Ontario or to editor@wingham.com Wingham, it's up to you -- don't sit back, get involved. Bring your Hockeyville spirit and take it to the next level. The taping of the next video will begin on Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30 Tyler Egerdee, a 5' 9", 175 lb. defenceman from Milverton, was selected by the Mississauga Ice Dogs. Evan Groenestege, a 5' 11", 150 lb. goaltender from Stratford, was selected by, the Owen Sound Attack. Kurtis Bartliff, a 5' 10", 155 lb. left winger from Clinton was selected by the Sarnia Sting. In the 2005-2006 season head p.m., with the raindate of Wednesday, May 17. "Our team is looking forward to now tb move ahead to stage four," says director of recreation/facilities Pat Newson, who has already made the first moves to work co- operatively with the town of Hanover -to remind all of - mid- western Ontario to get involved and bring Hockeyville home to the area. "We're thrilled to be moving on through stage three. The community has yet again shown their excitement and enthusiasm in all of this:' says Newson. On June 6, Hockeyville will air the one minute videos on CBC. The videos will be judged and voting will take place via phone, e-mail or text messaging. Once the votes are coach Mike Brooks of Listowel, along with assistant coaches Jason Baier of Gowanstown and Doug Kellum of Listowel led the Laker Minor Midgets to a 22-5-5 record and second place in the Alliance Eastern Division. In the post-season the Lakers eliminated Cambridge and Waterloo before bowing out in the semi-final to the eventual Alliance Champion London Jr. Knights. in, the top 10 finalists will be announced for the bid to be Canada's Hockeyville. It will be up to the judges to put the final five teams in the hot seat, where the winner will be announced live on air. More information is available at www.winghamhockeyville.com and www.cbc.ca/hockeyvil le Help make Wingham Hockeyville 1 1 1 1 WINGHAM AND DISTRICT - HOSPITAL CORPORATION ELECTION OF DIRECTORS t-e'--4-erNt• CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The viduals Nominations tary, Wingham & District Hospital is calling for nominations of indi- who are interested in serving as a director on the board. for the following positions will be received by the secre- Denise Mino, up to May 19, 2006. Elections Term Elections will be held for: Director in the Central Zone (Wingham, Blyth, East Wawanosh) Director in the South Eastern Zone (Brussels, Morris-Turnberry)) Director in the North Eastern Zone (Teeswater, Culross, Howick) Director at Large (a resident in the County of Huron or Bruce within a radius of 40 km. of the hospital for the Directors is two years. will be held at the Annual Meeting, June 8, 2006. Nominations for the Board of Directors Wingham & District Hospital We wish to nominate , resident in the Zone of , to serve as Director on the Wingham and District Hospital Board. Please check one: Nomination is for Zone Director ( ) (Nominee and Nominators must be residents in that Zone) Nomination is for Director-at-Large ( ) Nominated by: Date: Seconded by: Date: Notes: Nominator and Seconder roust he members of the Wingham & District Hospital Corporation Nominee shall not he an "Excluded Person" as defined by Wingham & District Hospital Bylaws. Nominee is requested to provide a brief personal summary that may be used as an introduction at the Annual Meeting.