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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-04-16, Page 15At Clinton h splltai axil is sees advanced coronary care system Twenty-one members .of the Auxiliary to the Clinton Public Hospital learned about the hospital's new telemetry unit and central monitor at their April meeting. The new improved system offers better reception and a sophisticated alarm war - fling, and. provides the Clinton hospital with one of the most advanced coronary care units in the area. Antje Troyan, nursing supervisor and Marianne Smith, first floor head nurse,. with a special interest in coronary care, gave a detailed explanation on the function of the desk monitor. Telemetry allows con- tinous monitoring at the main desk of a patient's vitals and statistics, while they ore ±t9Aited up to ._a machine. The machine even allows the patient to be monitored while they are mobile during the con- valescence period. A radio signal is tran- smitted to the central monitor and an elec- trocardiogram can be transcribed on a non -fade scope. The monitor is able to provide 12 lead elec- trocardiograms as well as 12 views of the heart. A patient's temperature and respiratory condition can also be monitored by the unit. Auxiliary president Ruth Bond opened the meeting and Aileen Staddon of the Clinton spring fair com- mittee distributed draw tickets. She explained that the Auxiliary will have a booth atthe fair_and.w111 be holding draws for a hand stitched crewel work plc- Lure, an knitted afghan and a dressed doll. Margaret Coventry will be in charge of setting up the booth and Helen Cooper will look after staffing it. Dawna Westlake, Auxiliary representative to the hospital building fund, reported that committees have been formed and the hospital board will celebrate Hospital Day on Tueaday, 1Vlay 12 when the annual Florence Nightingale Tea Is held. At the afternoon event, the hospital staff will be offering tours to the public and explaining the functions of the various departments. At the same time, the building fund committee will kick off their fund raising tga -E+gr_•_tlie.:xia•ad-. Study cake decorating The', Epsilon Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met on March 24 at The home of Vivienne Roy. Prior to the business meeting, Vivienne presented her culture program on cake decorating. Susan St. Louis showed the chapter many ways to decorate cakes for every occasion and each girl decorated a cake to take home. The chapter received its liability policy from Inter- national, the Stratford Festival season program and a letter from the Mit- chell Chapters regarding Founder's Day. A letter was also received from the Clinton Recreation Com- mittee telling of the regulations for vacating the arena afterthe dance on March 28. The treasurer and vice- president gave their reports and Lois Fitzgerald reported for the social committee that the members who attended the skating party on March 22 had a good time. Ways and means chairman Marj Dobson, collected dance ticket money and finalized details for thedance. Vivienne reported for service regarding the daf- fodil sales and read the schedule for working in different stores and areas around town. Elections for the 1981-82 year were held and the new executive is: president, Vivienne. Roy; vice- president and extension officer, Lois Fitzgerald; treasurer, Rekha Kalokhe; recording secretary, Linda Meade; corresponding secretary, Ann Adams. The Sorority Golden Anniversary Dance which was held on March 28 at the Clinton Arena was a success again this year. Spot dance winners were: Bert and Helen Lyon of Londesboro, Jill and Keith Roulston of R.R. 3, Blyth, Bud and Pat Bell of Clinton; and Gordon Shobbrook and Helen Lyon of Londesboro. The lucky winners of the door prize, a clock donated by Anstett Jewellers of Clinton, were Steve and Robena Tyndall of R.R. 4, Seaforth, Thanks goes out to all who helped make the dance such a success. The daffodil sale for the Canadian Cancer Society was held April 2 and 3 in Clinton and again thanks goes to all the local businesses who helped again this year selling the flowers and to the people who bought them, the Cancer Society will again receive a very generous contribution. Thank you everyone who supported the Daffodil Sales. Smile The development of a new product is a three step process. First: A North Anerican firm announces an invention. Second: The Russians claim they made the same discovery 20 years ago. Third: The Janese start exporting it. dation. The Auxiliary will host this Hoapital Day and social convenor Peggy Menzies will present detailed plans for event at the group's May meeting. Members were reminded that the Region 2 spring conference of the Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario will be held in Exeter on Monday, April 27. Mrs. Menzies will be leading a seminar on awards and merits and Jacqui Lewis will conduct a discusclon on In- service programs. Rev. J.M. Williams of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Stratford will be the guest speaker for the afternoon session. Mrs. Coventry reported that the hospital gift shop continues to be a viable entity and its daily staffing and service is sensed by the hospital. Mrs. Coventry reported that Easter gifts are now on display and a craft convenor is being sought for and sewers are needed. Day Centre keeps busy In March, the Huron Day Gare Centre for the Homebound was active with shuffleboard matches, ceramic classes, exercises hod other assorted craftlessons. A special I cent movie called Road to Utopia was shown and a St. Patrick's Day sing -song and party was held on March 17. Later in the month, a Canadian winter travelogue was given. In April, activities at the Centre include swim therapy, the movie Railway Children will ' be screened and Easter crafts will be made. A volunteer workshop is also scheduled this month with guest speakers from the Canadian Cancer Society. News of Huronview Huronview residents ap- preciated Wayne Lester, ad- ministrator, consenting at the last moment to fill in at Bible Study on Thursday afternoon, April 2. Old Time Music was held in normal care sitting, where residents enjoyed the piano playing of Mrs. Elsie Henderson and also records that have been donated Ceramic bunnies and eggs were painted during the ceramicclass on Tuesday Huronview residents had the opportunity to satisfy their taste buds on Wednes- day afternoon when they came to the craft room and could purchase different kinds of baking including Mabel Garrow's famous fudge. A work bee was called on Thursday to help make Kleenex flowers for a local wedding, and on Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Prouty, who had recently returned from a holiday in Florida. held Bi- ble study to the chapel. Sympathy is expressed to the family of John Rosenlund who died recent. ly: We have a new resident this week, Mrs. Mildred Yellow from Exeter who is now living on first north. She has already been down to the craft room to spend a morn- ing with residents and all hope she will soon feel very much at home. The draw for the Easter basket will be made at the end of this week, and the draw on the giant Easter egg donated by Bartliff's Bakery will be made on April 16, so if you haven't purchased your tickets yet, they can be bought at the tuck shop. Ot's all beret This Nestor, you can find the best in Easter candy and baring at Sartliff's. Choose from our wide selection of pure milk chocolate Nggs, Rabbits, and Easter novelties all beautifully decorated by our expert bakers. And see our Easter Sunny Cakes. Also for Easter we have fresh dally Hot Cross Suns. For delicious Eater ideas...visit our CURIOSITY CORNER Sea our new selection 04 specialty cheeses. Also specialty teas, Twinings teas, Greaves lams and lollies, fruit cakes, maple syrup, hananaade relishes, sauces, pickles, beau, nuts and bolts, Laura &word Candles, and much more. Community toe fi'ilfietot to A. Now 55.90 Wag. 5f1,0 8. Now 41,96 Rog, 50,05 15010RogsrSWt�' 81114101140A. Now 45.6 Pian. 56.66 8. Now 20.56 Rog, 36145 Heirloom LTOrM Mobile** A. Now 61.58 Rog. 78.95 8. Now 49.58 Rog. 61.95 K.I,loomTM 8telnkss A. Now 36.00 Reg, 45.00 8. Now 28.80 Reg. 36.00 Community'" Steinke' A. Now 29.58 Reg. 31,95 8, Now 19.18 Reg 23,95 Oneida TM" Deluxe Stainless A. Now 18.38 R. 22.95 e Now 15.16 Reg. 18,95 26 LOVELY PATTERNS TO CHOOSE FROM! BAR'ILIFFS Ba&ry' 'Glestaurant 4C ALBERT ST. CLINTON 412-1717 8 A 'bort Street Clinton 482-3901 Ellen Butcher noted that she held a training session for Candy Stripers and reported that this hospital service is functioning well. To date, $285 has been turned over to FloraKenwell from the Vanishing Parties. There are further donations. to come from Bayfield and Clinton. The interest of the community 1s recognized hi this endeavor and greatly appreciated, Kathleen Siertsema reported that Easter tray favors are being provided by the St. Paul's Anglican Church in Clinton. The Bayfield Girl Guides will be providing the Hospital Day favors for the patients' food trays. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL .16,1961 ---PAGE 15 Mrs. Coventry said that the membership committee met and a newsletter will be distributed at the time of the membership drive, from April 27 to May 15. A captain is required for the area south of Huron Street and west of King Street in Clinton. The geriatric committee needs two more people. Mrs. Westlake noted that the each Tuesday' morning during April, volunteers are booked to help with the hairdressing service which is offered to patients. As well; the riatric patients will be treated to an Easter party on Thursday, Apri116. The Auxiliary will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, May 4 at 10 am in the hospital board room. ATTENTION VETERANS' WIDOWS ('/Tho Royal Canadian Legion Is concerned that many widows whose husband's disability pension ceased at the time of depth are not now aware of the recent changes In the Pension Act as prior to October 1, 1980 If the veteran's pension was less than 48% the pension discontinued at his death. (2) Now, as of October 1, 1980 any widows of veterans whose disability was assessed at 311 to 47% become eligible for proporlonate pensions. (3)The percentage of disability 1s being reduced annually and by April 1, 1486 all widows of veterans who at the time of death had a 5% pension will be eligible. (4) there will be no search of pension files to locate those entitled therefore eligible widows must apply. (5) If you aro entitled to this pension or anyone who has knowledge'of a person eligible for this pension kindly contact: Hai Hartley • 4*2.7183 or John beeves - 4824 for further Information and assistance in making an application. JOHN ANSTETT JR. Anstett Jewellers Ltd., proudly amonncer the appointment of John Austell Jr. to the position of Vice -President, Adam is t: . Johes-, haeka3o. ,...31 cithla'-' yeaili._. at-- management t--management experience overseeing the development of major office building projects in Edmonton, Calgary, Montreal, and Denver. His appointment is a reflection of the con. timing expansion program which the Anstett chain of jewellery stores is undergoing. Ile will be located in the company's head office. 1n Clinton; the site of Anstett's large, modern store, where his extensive adminletrative sk l* will be utilized to support the company's ob- jective of meeting their customers' growing needs. ANSTETT 8 Albert St., Clinton 26 Main St. S., Sealorth 284 Main St., Exeter 203 Durham E., Walkerton Ler) GREEN CROSS, BEST PRICES. AND THE WIDEST SELECTION We now have in stock the full line of Green Cross Products - at the best Prices in town! Everything you need for a more beautiful lawn and garden this season. OPEN THURSDAY APRIL 16 'TIL 9 PM Home Hardware ON HOME HARI 24 A L•BERT 5.tRMET J.A. Balfour Retail Sales Ltd. ARE 482-7'023