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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-05-25, Page 7o new doctor s hired Two new doctors have been hired for the Summer months in Goderich. Courtesy privileges have been granted by the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Board to Dr. Karen Cun- ntngham.:and pr.. Denise Cole, Dr. Cunningham will be taking Dr. Donald Neal's place while he is on holiday and Dr. Cole will be one of the emergency room doctors. "We like to have an average of three or four new physicians during the busier summer months with one physician available 24 hours a day in the emergency department," explains hospital administrator Elmer Taylor. Patients to get telephones A totally new telephone system which will be installed at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital within a • few months will provide 47 active bedside phones for patients' use.These phones can be rented in the same way that television sets are now rented. There will be a daily charge plus long distance charges. The whole new phone system with several specialty features will be a vast improvement over the old system for approximately the same monthly rate, says administrator Taylor. Ambulance deficit picked up The Ambulance Branch off the Ontario Ministry of Health has agreed to pick up the local ambulance deficit of $6,314 and will review the 1982-83 settlement promptly. The Branch has also verbally'agreed to fund the construction of a new am- bulance office over a number of years at $17,000. This office would consist of a small sloped -roof addition at the back of the exiting ambulance garage. It would contain an office for the department head a general office, storage space, washroom facilities and lockers. Presently, the ambulance office is located in the renovated maintenance HOSPITAL BRIEFS shop in the basement of the hospital. However, this space is needed for speech therapy and the palliative care service. Previously the office was located in the area which the hospital auxiliary con- verted to a hairdressing shop. Electrical system is monitored With the recent additions of the psychiatric unit and the intensive care unit at Alexandra Marine and General, the present electrical system is nearing capacity and is being closely monitored at the present time. Administrator Taylor says that any further major construction at the hospital will require an upgrading of the entire electrical system at a cost ranging anywhere from $100,000 to $150,000. The system has been the subject of a study by consulting engineers Van- derwesten and Rutherford who are now also undertaking a study of 'the air- conditioning and air handling needs of the 1957 wing at the hospital. This is the only area of the hosptial at the present time without proper aireonditioning and air handling equipment. The Recovery Room is in this area and is of particular concern. Windows and doors are purchased Three units of windows will be pur- chased from Fisher Glass at.,,a cost of $4,333.50 for the Day Care Surgery Area at the hospital. Two new door units, one to replace the outside main entrance door and one to replace the outside emergency door and two power door openers for the new fire doors in the Recovery Room area, will also be purchased from Stanley Doors at a cost of $13,542. Singers entertain residents The Huronview auditorium was filled on Sunday morning, as a special service was held. The guest speaker was Reverend David McNight of Egmondville. Special music was provided by the male choir of Blyth with Mrs. Margaret Kai presiding at the piano. In the evening -Dick Roorda conducted a hymn sing in the chapel. Monday night the regular music session was held with Bruce Cookson. Tuesday evening part of the Holland Tradition was brought to Huronview. The Klompen Feest Festival Singers presented a splendid program of Dutch songs, led by Dick Roorda. They were accompanied by Ron Greidanus at the piano and George Schoemaker on the horn and John Greidanus playing the accordion. John, in company with Hugh Lobb playing the violin, presented a medley of Canadian selections. Included on the program, also, was a group of young dancers. The Kountry Kids: Stephanie Bush, Shari Lobb, Erin Lobb, Kelly Bosman and Nancy Lobb did an excellent step -dancing routine as well as the Saucy Sailors: Debbie Draper, Scott Jewitt, Susan Jewitt and Stacey Reid. A solo step - dance was well performed by Sherri Preszcator. These young people literally danced • their way into the hearts of everyone. Elsie Henderson thanked all the performers for coming outto.entertain us with such a tine program. Wednesday afternoon, in ' the activity repin was the setting for the May birthday party. This event was con- vened by the Women's Institute of Londesboro. The president, Mrs. Margaret Taylor welcomed everyone and .cpened the program. Mr. Colin Swan led a singsong with Mrs. Edwin Wood presiding at the piano. .Two ladies formerly from the Londesboro area, and now living at Huronview, shared their talents with us. Myrtle Fairservice, in her usual fine style gave some humorous readings as did Mable Scott. Mabel also sang two lovely solos. - • Ray Cantelon with violin, and accompanied at the piano by Gladys VanEgmond, presented some snappy old tunes for the listening pleasure of the audience. While. fancy cupcakes and tea were being served, Mrs. Van - Egmond entertained with piano music. We extend a warm welcome to Mr. John Stewart Taylor and to Mrs. Annie Margarette Taylor both from Clinton, who have come to reside at Huron - view. • The Huronview chapel service. was held on Thur- sday afternoon. Mrs. Prouty was in charge and led in the singing of the hymns. Mrs. Prouty and Mrs. Eizinga sang a • solo with Elsie Henderson presiding at the piano. The message, was given by Mr. Eizinga. To the family of the late Mrs. Gladys Draper, Huronview extends its HERE'S LUXURY! 1980 CADILLAC ELDORADO Equipped with every conceivable option) A locally owned vehicle in immaculate condition. Finished in a very attractive dusty Yellow. Serial No. 607761. Test drive it today at M -W MOTORS SALES A SERVICE 184 EAST ST. 'GODERICH 524.2113 rr sincere sympathy. Mrs. Draper was a resident of Huronview. The Women's Auxiliary of Huronview will be having a string tea and bazaar on Wednesday, June 1 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the new auditorium. In the past there have always been tables displaying interesting' and useful items. This spring will be no exception, as there will be a variety of new and practical ideas. Many of the residents have been busy knitting, crocheting, and will offer a wide assortment of articles. Do come, have a visit with friends and enjoy a cup of tea and don't forget to jot down the date on your calendar. I Authority on reams, By Levesque Even a Joke book is a "tremendous tool" for en- couraging children to read. Dr. Mary Bigler of the University of Eastern Michigan, a noted authority in the area of reading, prais- ed the joke book as one of a number of ways that can be used to encourage children to read and write. Dr. Bigler spoke at a recent profes- sional activity day in Huron County. "It's a big challenge to get children to want to read," the university professor told a packed auditorium filled with elementary school teachers and parents. And she knows of what she speaks — Dr. Bigler related many humorous anecdotes from her experiences as a teacher of Grade one, five and nine. The joke book or riddle book can be used to have the children thinking about the possible answer said this en- thusiastic teacher. "If they're thinking there is less talking," noted Dr. Bigler. There are other tools and methods that may be used to make reading a more en- joyable subject for students. "The most popular book is the one you just finished reading out loud to the class," the university pro- fessor noted. She suggested that instead of having books sitting on shelves collecting dust, they Service celebrated The Canadian. Institute of Traffic and Transportation is again celebrating National Transportation Week, May 29 toJune4. The institute is an educational body designed to inform Canadians of the vital role of their transportation network. The week has four main objectives: to develop greater awareness of the role of transportation in Canada's development; to spur transportation to strive for efficiency, with emphasis on energy conservation; to pay tribute to the million people who work in the in- dustry; and to encourage young people to take up careers in transportation. The national celebrations for the week will take place in Quebec City, but there will be luncheons and events at the regional level. 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It takes two minutes a night commented Dr. Bigler and becomes a family treasure. Dictating favorite recipes to the teacher is another method to improve com- munication skills. The university professor recited examples from one of her Grade one classes. She had written them down exactly as the youngsters had recited them to her and in many cases the recipes would be unpalatable, but made for humorous reading. "An interesting assign- ment is to ask kids to write about dying," added Dr. Bigler. A vibrant speaker, the university professor said both reading and writing skills can be used when older students write books for primary children. She read a book written by two of her forrner Grade nine students which she says is so. good it should be published. It was noted the two students were in a form of special education. Another humorous an- anecdote was examplesof some of her students' "want ads" for a new teacher. One student wanted a teacher who knew "-what it is". Dr. Bigler said this young student had drawn pictures and she, the teacher, was always asking "what is it". With her many years of ex- perience she also had some GODERICH S `tr Q ! + NE a Y, Y 25,, t1 PAGE 7 � — ) o o n Dr. Mary Bigler, a professor at Michigan and a noted author' recent professional activity day the University of Eastern ty on reading, spoke at a in Huron County. In the words of wisdom for the teachers. Quoting Mohandas K. Gandhi, Dr. Bigler said, "the best textbook for a pupil is his teacher." She also suggested that teachers have to have a sense of optimism. "Walk into the classroom with a smile on your face and it will, help the children develop an enthusiastic at- titude," she said. Warning teachers that they have to compete with television, Dr. Bigler quoted American statistics that school children spend an average of 6.5 hours wat- ching television daily. 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