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Dear Editor:
Regarding the Wednesday, February- 11
headlines about Huronview absenteeism -
The nursing employees of Huronview feel
all readers of these articles will have a
wrong impression of the employees of
Huronview. Therefore we would like to try •
to express our views.
First, when Mr. Lester stated women
workers are "worn out" and more prone to
sickness than men, let me make it clear- -
there are nine males on the nursing staff
while there are 59 females i full time I plus
approximately 83 part time. If women are so
prone to absenteeism, why keep hiring
them? Why not hire men'?' Yet when it -has
been suggested to- hire more men, the reply
has always been - women can do the job just
as well, some even say they do the job
better.
The stress of the job affects both men and
women. We deal with human lives. The
other areas of the home are,all as important
for the smooth running of Huronview but as
loyeesrsLte own
ink high absenteeism rate
LETTERS
far as the stress fac•tur, none is greater than
when we deal with humans.
The articles in the different papers, all,
tend to make it seem as though the poor, lit-
tle,'worn out wife works eight hours, goes
horne to look after the children, cooks,
cleans, waits on her big "healthy" husband
hand and foot, and then slips into something
•glamor'ous and strives to be entertaining.
This is nut so, in most cases. When the
wives work, husband and wives share the
work load at hone. Most wren aren't asham-
ed to help prepare a• meal, run a vacuum or
help out where needed. They really ap-
preciate their wives working and show it.
We feel that the problem began when
work habits were changed causing us to he
unable to face each day without tension and
stress which re.<ults in much absenteeism.
Every ernpluy,ec, no inaterhow menial his
or her task, needs to feel appreciated, that
they belong and are part of Hur'onvlew.
That, at one time, was the feeling - not now.
This is the view of most of the employees
of Huronview who•ar'e really upset with the
articles in the February 11 papers. It makes
the male employees appear to do nothing
after work at'Huronview, but sit with their
feet up, healthy as they are, and the
husbands of the "worn out" female
employees appear to be unfeeling., uncaring
wimps.
• We hope that all the readers of the
February 11 sensational articles on Huron -
view alysenteeisrn read this letter. If any one
wishes to learn inure about this absenteeism
probleni, why not talk directly to the nurs-
ing staff employees who work daily with the
residents of Huronview? They will 1)e glad to
answer any questions.
Concerned Nursing Employees of
Huronview
Reader criticizes attitude at meeting
Dear Editor:
After having attended the Recreation
meeting, on Feb. 10 at the Livery, concern-
ing the proposed Recreational Facility, I
came away very confused and in disagree-
ment .with much of what was discussed.
. The Town of Goderich, and the "increas-
ing senior population" of the town, finally
have within their grasp a chance to provide.
` a facility that 'will 'incorporate all age
groups of the community into a corrunon en-
vironment. Unfortunately, if the plans and
recommendations are followed, this will not
be the case.•
•
Once again, ,the "young" peonle of this
town, I under the .irge of 50i, have been told
that if given the chalice or given the
"privilege" of using such a community
facility, then abuse of the facility will cer-
tainly follow. Once again youth are told that
the price tag attached - to responsibility
reads, "See what we have done for you!
Now sit and feel guilty about it! ! " And, once
again, youth are told that their age is a
reflection of , irresponsibility.
I, Mr: Editor, don't believe I could feel
more ashamed or disappointed in, the ap-
- proach or more importantly the attitude, of
the• "old •guard" or authority in the town,
towards the youth. '1'he concept of the "Self -
Former residents i
Dear Editor:
The Greater Fort Erie Chamber of.Com-
mer'ce and the Friendship Festival '87.
Board of Directors extend a sincere
welcome to former residents of Fort Erie,.
Ridgeway, Stevensville, and Crystal Beach,
Ontario, t., return home during the period
July 1 to 4, 1987 -
Friendship Festival '87 will be a major in-
ternational, event taking place in Greater
Fort Erie, Ontario and Buffalo, New York to
celebrate 175 years of peace and friendship.
Many •events are scheduled to take place in
1-.' .--aper: c -a., w•
Dear Editor: .
• I wish to •commend your newspaper and
• , reporter Lou -Ann Hope on the excellent
feature report . on the work of 'citizen
'volunteers at the .Bluewater Centre for
Young Offenders. As your, articles pointed. .
out, volunteers make an outstanding con-
. tribution to -the program at Bluewater. It .
may interest you to know that the dedicated
' and caring volunteers in your community
are among 5,000 citizen, volunteers who
devote their • time and talent to 'helping'
fulfilling Prophecy" is certainly true, when
you look at self-esteem and self-worth the
youth have of themselves. when questioning
their place in the community.
' When the "old guard" of,the town 'dec des
to drop "their guard", they no longer.will be
talking from an educationally ignorant and
narcissistic base. Rather, the "old guard"
will realize that life is a battle that is fought
together, and tolerance is an ideal that they,
just'as the -youth, have to learn. Let's hope
steps are taken to do so.
Thank you for your time,
Deanna Such
vited to Friendship Festival
Fort Erie including a Heritage Day,
Military Tattoo; Air Show, Bass Derby, Dog
and Horse Shows, Waterfront Events, Con
cert -in the Sky, and many other activities
which will put a spotlight on our community.
What better way to come home than to find
your community alive .with colour, ac-:
tivities, and a warm.feeling of friendship. A
special Homecoming Barbecue and 50's
Dance, sponsored by the Rotary Club of
Fort Erie, willgive you a Chance to meet old
friends on Friday July 3, at the East End
Arena.
for_�r�ol
For further information, please forward
your name anti address to the (greater Fort
Erie Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1098,
Station "B", Fort Erie, Ontario, 1,2A 5N9,
and we will, be pleased to keep you up-to-
date. '
Sincerely
Sue Salzer:,
Project Co -Ordinator
Friendship Festival•'87
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teerc9ver
young
and older offenders in, correctional in-
stitutions and community programs across
the province.
The Ministry of Correctional. Services
needs, welcomes, and very much ap-
preciates the participation of private
citizens and the community in meeting the
challenge of helping people who have.corne
into conflict with the law.
Articles such as 'yours extend public •
•understanding of the needs of those people
in the ministry's care, as well as providing
icy
well-deserved recognition to. the special peo-
ple - volunteers and correctional staff - in-
volved in meeting those,needs. The ministry
thanks you, and looks forward to your .con-
tinued interest arid coverage of correctional
services and programs.
Yours sincerely
. D. W. Kerr
Director
Communication's' Brarich
'Mini.try of Correctional Services
Bayfield receives final payment' on gran.
Agriculture and Food Minister Jack „Rid-
dell, the MPP for Huron -Middlesex, today
announced the $2,700 final payment on a
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