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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-03-08, Page 6Page 6 Times -Advocate, March 8, 1989 Hospital gets new microscope - Doris SiHery. of the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary peeks through a new microscope donated recently to the hospital. Technicians in the picture are Denise Ha!penny and Sandra Herron. New dishwasher for hospital - Thanks -to the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary, the hospital's kitchen has a new dishwasher. Auxiliary member Alma .Langford looks on as director of dietetics Dawn McGuffin-Town demonstrates the new machine. • ilk the Country o;, : Studio • FINAL CLEARANCE 50' OFF ENTIRE STOCK March 10 . March 27 R.R. 1 MITCHELL. on Highway 83 1 Mlle West of Ruueldde OPEN 7 DAYS PER WEEK 10 a.m. MI 5 p.m. PHONE 229.6341 Hospital finances explained EXETER Most hospitals, much like South Huron, have a complex system of funding and spending. For example: South Huron has an Operating fund, a Capital Fund and a Foundation. The operating fund is just that, a group of incomes that are used for the daily operation of the hospital. The largest source of these funds comes from the Ministry of Health - approximately 80 percent. The rest of the funds are from other in- comes such as dietary recovery, out-patient services, parking and co -payments, just to list a few. The money tor operations is spent in the following manner: Sal- aries and wages take up about 70- 75 percent of our expenses and vary from one hospital to another. Drugs and medical supplies 3-4 per- cent, medical staff fee for services, x-ray, pulmonary functions and other medical expenses total ap- proximately five percent. - Other supplies and expenses, in- cluding heating, hydro, legal fees, food, cleaning supplies, repairs and maintenance of equipment, etc. ac- count for approximately 18 percent of total hospital operational costs. The capital fund comes from three major sources; donations from groups and citizens, depreciation in- come and any excess revenues from the operational sections that the government allows us to keep. The funds from these sources are used for major .renovations,.addi- tions or equipment purchases. South Huron has established a pro- cedure for purchase of major equip- ment to ensure to the best_possible extent that the proper equipment is purchased. Due to the ever growing concern over health care funding each piece of new equipment is to be looked at as a potential addition to the:operational cost of the hospi- tal. Congregation stays for social time • EXETER - Coffee and conversa- tion followed the morning service at Exeter United Church on Sun- day, March 5. This event was sponsored by the Membership and Visitation Committee and attended by approximately 70 people. "Pretzels" was the theme for dis- cussion at Sunday School this week. The figuring of the pretzel reminds us of a person folding his arms in prayer. The preschool' room is '_coming up rainbows"! Thanks to the gene- rosity of a special lady in our con- gregation, the preschool room now sports new colorful, rainbow cur- tains. Come and admire! At "Gone Fishing " on Thursday evening, 13 students in grades 3,4,5 talked about the importance Puppet show at library GODERICH - Terrific Turtles and Other Fine Pets, a free puppet show for children, is coming to your lo- cal branch library during March Break. Marian Doucette will entertain and amuse children with poems, stories, lap, hand and finger pup- Pets - Marion', a talented performer, de- signed and created most of the im- aginative puppet pets used in the show. The program will last about 45 minutes and will appeal to chil- dren aged 3 and up. Terrific Turtles and Other Fine Pets will be at the Exeter Branch Library on Thursday March 16 at 4:00 p.m-. Sponsored by the Huron County Library. of friends. According to Becky Prout, one of the participants, friends arc for helping you and lov- ing you and for sharing with. Sometimes friends influence you to do bad things. Friends always for- give you. Sisters and brothers can be friends. . The noon -hour Lenten Commun- ion Service will be held at Exeter United on Wednesday, March 8, of- ficiated by the Rev. Duke Vipper- man. All are welcome to partici- pate in the service and the Lunch to follow. • Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. marks the last chance for mother to take "Time Out" bcfore March Break! Come for coffee, fellow- ship, and discussion. Babysitting an activity groups for young chil- dren are provided.. The Hospital Board must ask - "Can we afford the costs associated with new equipment." .this holds true with donations of equipment as well,and for .this reason the policy is in place that any donations of equipment must be cleared through hospital administration. The Hospital Foundation is a support fund for capital projects. Many donors were concerned that their financial contributions would be used for operational funds and not for new equipment and build- ings. A foundation was the logical ansHIer..lo this concern along with fund raising responsibilities for special needs as they arise. South Huron Hospital has been very fortunate over the past years, with generous donations, along with good money management, it is presently financially sound. There are many projects planned for the hospital and as the final details come into place the public will be kept informed of the changes going on at your hospital. Sincerity resembles a spice. Too much repels you and too little leaves you wanting. It fa.p.r nd Country Ceramics & Gifts We're adding to our classes Kids Classes Wed. 6 - 8 p.m. $1.00 per hr. ages 8 up Adults Classes Mon & Thurs. 7 - 10 p.m. $3:00 per night, plus supplies Gift Shop Open Fri. 4 8 p.m. Sat. 10 - Noon Custom orders welcome Call Marcie 234-6764 Credition �� __ •4.41/4.,10011 41#0‘k‘ il�‘tt #i' W.: OAPkCir Spring Sp Clearance`= Sale pfe Starting Wed March 8 \i7 2% i!I ��.10 up to savings :4 1, 4,4111 81= The Flower Basket:ler to� Hensel! 262-2446 o Hours: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. to Hospital Auxiliary donates - The Auxiliary of South Huron Hospi- tal recently made a donation of a portable X-ray film stand to the hospital. Making the presentation to Tom Bowen of the X-ray de- partment is Auxiliary member Grace Morlock. ., MC fes,,. �\M�t - • VAw Cset‘"' .1�53aOet°1735 SGo\� E., ora Od rd earµ i t10118,5 Gper' ' OFF MANUFACTURER S SUGGESTED LIST PRICE ,VSA Centralia by Mrs. Tom Kooy CENTRALIA - The United Church Choir practice will be held on Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Confirmation classes for Teens and Adults will begin after Easter. If interested please contact Rev. Carter. Personals Tom and i accompanied our son Clayton and Alice to Heywoods celebrate our 54th wedding anniver- sary. . oined other mem- bers o her fano y an licious birthday dinner for Von at the home of Brad and Pauline Over- holt -Tait at'St. Thomas, Sunday. Euchre At Hcywoods on February 27, ' ca Bcatson, Murray Carter. i . one Viands Helen MacDonald, Ed Arm- strong. Low score Doris Ash- worth, Harold Beaver. The next euchre party is March 13 at 2:30 p.m. At Neil schoolhouse euchre Feb- ruary 27 prizes went to High score - Marian Thompson, Howard Do- lan; Lone Hand - Marlyn Dixon, Ed Armstrong; Low score - Carol Har- dy, Ilarold Hardy. We arc glad to report that our ncicc Leanne Sovereign and Linda Patterson of Lucan arrived home safely on Saturday after a weeks stay near Venezuela, South Ameri- ca. Although they didn't sec any of the riot they were under street cur- few and could hear gun shots in the distance. Y',131:Let Paereeigef Come Join us for 3 Days of great savings Thurs., Friday and Saturday. Mar. 9, 10 and 11 off all New Spring and Summer Merchandise (including pantyhose and lingerie) Sizes 14 - 44 14 1/2 - 24 1/2 site -catty 74446)04 383 Main St., Exeter 235-1412 Also London, Sarnia, Kitchener