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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-02-09, Page 15Nurses protist changes By Wilma Oke About 100 nurses from across Huron County and Stratford met in Seaforth Wednesday night to express their concern for the future of nursing and voice their ob- jections to a proposal by the College of Nurses that would cost many nurses in Ontario their certificates of com- petence. Gayle McKenzie, spokesman for the nurses, said the proposal required registered nurses and nursing assistants to work no less than 50 days in one year within the last five years in Ontario to qualify for a certificate of competence. Failing this, a nurse would have to take a re-entry program to regain her cer- tificate. Mrs. McKenzie asked what about those nurses who have had to leave Ontario to get work, those unable to find work, those working in pharmacies, administrators in nursing homes and hospitals, nurses working in doctor's offices, those who have left ..the work force to have families Mrs. McKenzie criticized the College of Nurses for this proposal because as professionals "we're not against short courses or up- dating our skills but because of the vagueness of the program required for re- training". She asktd where will it be given, its length, its cost. "What is this program? Why was it not set up before the proposal was made? Why has the college not notified the members who elect them? We do not know what their whole program is - we get it in bits and pieces," she charged. Mrs. McKenzie urged the nurses "to read very, very carefully" any ,material the college sends out to make sure the contents are un- derstood. She said the college asked for a response to the proposal before March 15 and she urged the nurses to make their response positive - give ' them good counter proposals. However, she did question the timing. She said March 15 would not give them enough time to properly assess the responses that will be sent in. Mrs. McKenzie asked first that the nurses send in their letters to the College; then • write individual letters to the premier of Ontario, William Davis; the minister of health, Dennis Timbrell; leaders of the opposition; and "your own members of the provincial legislature in which you live". She said a thousand in- dividual letters are better a McKinley's....... • from page 13 Prime Minister trying to put pressure on the Sun Life Assurance Company to remain in Montreal, yet while the government of Quebec passed Bill 101 making French the only official language in Quebec and the working language of all business, the prime minister and his government did not raise a finger to prevent this and this is what is causing all the trouble. - It seems they wish to have their cake and eat it too which we all know is not possible. than one letter of petition signed by a thousand persons. Wendy Earhard, London, one of three representatives from Region 1 on the 32 - member council of College of Nurses attended the meeting on invitation from the local group. She represents the counties of Huron, Perth, Oxford, Middlesex, Elgin, Lambton, Essex. and Kent. She tried to explain the proposal and answer questions but the discussion became quite heated. She was unable to assure the nurses of the program that will be required for a nurse to regain a certificate of competence. "The college could not prepare those criteria," she said. "You are going to have to trust the college to make a decision on the proposal, based on the responses we get, including your own." She said the ' proposal was made by the college in the first place because "the philosophy is that there is some obsolescence and then you are not on a. standard with those graduates who are now entering practice". Because of the misun- derstandings arising from the proposal, a report is in the mails from the college clarifying' those. terms, she said. "We . thought the proposal was clear, obviously we blew it," she said. One point she did clear up was that the registration number nurses are given when they passtheir registration examinations, they "have until you die", but losing the certificate of competence would take them off the registered nurses list and they would be put on an education roster. To regain that, the college proposes they will have to try some course which has not been developed yet. She said her personal feelings were that these courses would have to be provided by the ministry of education. "I don't want to have these costs added to my OHIP fees". Dee Beuerman of Exeter said, "Boards of education are screaming now there is not enough money. Where the hell do you think they can get the money for us for these courses?" Betty Cardno of Seaforth, Huron County director . of Home Care program, who was late arriving at the meeting because of at- tendance at another meeting, said, "The main issue is the removal of the certificate of competence. We earned that certificate. Certainly nurses have an obligation to show the public we are competent, but this could be obtained by the college ensuring that the ministry of colleges and universities will be obliged to provide courses in upgrading, that meet the standards of the college". The meeting closed shortly before 11 p.m. with Mrs. McKenzie urging the nurses, "You must write, you must do something, if we don't then this proposal will go through government as it is and we will have restrictions." Advertising helps you compare. CANADIAN ADVERTISING ADVISORY BOARD There's nothing like pancakes, smothered with buttes and syrup to sooth the hungry. Jerry McMahon. 10, seemed to find this true as he devoured his lunch on Shrove Tuesday/ at the St. Joseph's Separate school. (News -Record photo) • CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1978 --PAGE 15 Lenten program starts at St. Joesph's For the past two years, St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Clinton has had an on-going Lenten program of studying the family life in an attempt to strengthen it through adult education. This year the Lenten Series will have as its theme, "Where do We Stand?" Subjects discussed will range from baptism, marriage, through to death and dying. Qualified people, mostly from the London area, will give the church's position on these timely topics. The program is open to all denominations and com- mences on Sunday, February 12 and concludes on March 12. Each of the series will begin at 8 p.m. in the church with evening vespers during which the St. Joseph's male choir will participate. The speaker for the evening will give a short talk and this will be followed by a coffee hour in the parish hall. Here, a more informal talk will take place, followed by a question and answer period. The program will close at 10 p.m. sharp. On February 12, the topic will be "Baptism and Marriage." It will be discussed by a panel of clergy with the newly appointed pastor of St. Peter's Church in Goderich, Father A.F. Loebach as moderator. Father Loebach is a member of the London Diocesan Tribunate. The topic the matter of baptism will deal with the requirements on the part of the parents and on the part of the clergy. The relationship between "Parents and Children" will be ably discussed at the February 19 session by two young couples, parents of children from their teens to in their 20's. Joe Kraemer, a teacher, and his wife are London residents, while Mr. and Mrs. Peter V1'rkley farm in the Strathroy area. "Marriage Today" will be the topic of discussion at the February 26 meeting. Counselling couples to live up to the idea of a permanent marriage is the assignment of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Mallioux from Windsor. They will talk of what is good and what is bad in a marriage and what can be done about it. On March 5 "Poor and Justice" will be discussed. It will be dealt with by Ron Pickersgil and Rick Prawshaw, both of whom were in the business world before their present studies at St. Peter's Seminary in London. As seminarians they have completed courses at the Divine World Centre in London. On the topic, they will give a look at Catholic social teaching. The last topic in the series, Brucefield United elects officers at annual meeting by Mrs. H.F. Berry Mr. and Mrs. Bert Pepper and family, Newstadt spent the weekend • with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Pepper. Mr. and Mrs. R. Snell and son Gavin spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. V. Hargreaves. Mr. and Mrs. James Ross are vacationing in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Taylor have returned home from a trip to Jamaica. The moderator of United Church of Canada Right Rev. Dr. George Tuttle will be in London this week. Jack Burghardt will interview him on Thursday on CFPL TV news at 6 p.m. February 9 and Bill Brady will have him on his talk show on February 14th. Card party Brucefield IOOF lodge held the February card party on Friday evening. Winners are as follows: ladies' high, Mrs. Fred Telford; ladies' low, Mrs. Aldie Mustard; ladies' lone hands, Mrs. Bruce McClinchey; men's high, Bruce McClinchey; men's low, Ed. Johns ; men's lone hands, Sandy Pepper; two lucky draws won by Bill Pepper and Ed Johns. Church annual meeting Following a very delicious pot luck luncheon served by the ladies of the congregation, the members of Brucefield United Church gathered for the annual meeting last week. The Rev. E.S. Stephens opened the meeting with prayer and Mr. Ross Scott voiced the appreciation of all for the plentiful repast. The fact that the men had not been called upon to wash dishes was mentioned and the fact that there were no dish continues! the Wete 8 King Street, Clinton 482-7735 OPEN: Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; except Wednesdays and Sundays. 11 pan hands amongst the men was duly appreciated. Mr. Alan Hill was elected secretary for the year. The report from the treasurer of the official board was received for information. Reports from the various parts of the congregation were presented. The Com-• mittee of Stewards reported that $20,346 was spent during the year. The new front doors made possible through the givings and a gift from the U.C.W. have greatly enhanced the appearance. The givings to the Mission and Service funds amounted to $3,257. Reports from the cradlev roll, the board of trustees, the UCW , the Sunday School, The Young Peoples, the Explorers all pointed to a most suc- cessful year in the congregation. Mr. Robert Allan and Mr. Aldie Mustard were elected to the Session for'a period of five years. Mr. Gerald Rathwell, Mr. Alwc Townsend and Mr. Seldon Ross were elected to the Committee of Stewards for a period of three years. The Clerk of Session, Mr. Elgin Thompson reviewed the work of the congregation and concluded his report with an expression of thanks to the Minister and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. E.S. Stephens, the choir and organist -director, Mrs. Barbara Livermore, the committee of stewards, the ladies of the UCW and teachers in the Sunday School. He also expressed thanks to those who have given, leadership in the past year in their various capacities. Mr. J.K. Cornish has been for many years the auditor and at this meeting he asked to be relieved of the post. An expression of appreciation was voiced and the meeting showed their appreciation with a round of applause. Mrs. Ann Walters was elected Ovserver representative and Mr. David Townsend was elected treasurer of the Vacation Bible School. Rev. E.S. Stephens pronounced the Benediction at the,close of the meeting. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, ASK YOUR HEART FOUNDATION. Get advice from our fries courteous staff or let us do -it you. • Floor Covering • Wall- Panelling • Wallpaper or Stucco or Paint • Design your new Kitchen Seaforth 527-0910 Clinton 482-3405 Hensall 262-2418 "Death and Dying" will be discussed on March 12. This ig a topic that many fear to mention but it will be ably taken by a Chaplain from Victoria Hospital in London, Sister Gerarda; a prominent London funeral director, Joe O'Neill and a St. Peter's seminary professor, Father Patrick Fuerth from London. GUITAR LESSONS Available Phone 482-7642 Each year the Town of Clinton requires citizens for voluntary positions on various Boards and Committees under Councll's jurisdiction. If you are Interested in serving on any of the following, or would Ilke further information regarding duties Involved, please call the Town Clerk's Office, 482-9545, by 5:00 p.m., Feb. 10/78. 1. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 2. CEMETERY BOARD 3. INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE 4. RECREATION COMMITTEE 5. PLANNING BOARD C.C. Proctor Clerk Treasurer, Town of Clinton HURON -PERTH COUNTY ROMAN CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION AT St. Joseph's School - Kingsbridge THURS., MARCH 301:30 - 3:30 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School TUES., MARCH 28 9:00.- 4:00 St. Joseph's Clinton WED., MARCH 15 9:30 - 12:00 St. Mary's School Goderich WED., MARCH 1st P.M. THURS., MARCH 2nd P.M. Immaculate Conception School - Stratford TUES., FEB. 14 P.M. St. Ambrose School - Stratford TUES., FEB. 14 P.M. St. Joseph's - Stratford TUES., FEB. 14 P.M. St. Aloysius - Stratford TUES., FEB. 14 P.M. St. Patrick's School - Kinkora THURS., FEB. 23 9:30 - 3:30 Holy Name of Mary School - St. Marys MON., FEB. 27 1:00 - 3:30 St. Boniface School - Zurich MON., APRIL 17 9:00 - 12:00 Precious Blood School - Exeter MON., FEB. 20 - P.M. St. James School - Seaforth THURS., FEB. 23 1:00 - 3:30 Sacred Hearts School - Wingham THURS., FEB. 16 P.M. St. Patrick's School - Dublin WED., FEB. 15 9:00 - 12:00 St. Mary's School - Hesson WED., MARCH 1 9:00-- 11:00 & 1:00 - 3:00 Children eligible for registration will need to bo S years of age on or before December 31, 117$. ' Pleate bring Birth 'Certificate, Social Insurance Number If available, O.H.I.P., Immunization Card and any other pertinent health records at time of Registration.