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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-05-11, Page 12Page 12—The Wingham Advance -Times, May 11, 1983 SP1;TLIGHT r r / 4 r/r/ /4.1 tel/ //tri%!%/ , .•/// DEAN McKA Y of Wingham found out what hard work is all about when he helped in last Saturday's annual Scout paper drive. The boys loaded papers in trucks at Walden's yard, north of Wingham. But the Scouts had some extra volunteer helpers, like former Scout John Leedham, who helped Dean with the papers. ane S photo cent The Huronia Branch of the Ontario Humane Society held a board meeting last Tuesday at the Wingham Town Hall. Sheila Lancaster gave a report from the fundraising committee regarding possible activities, for the fall. The date for the flea market was set for May 21 at the Suncoast Mall, Goderich from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Donations for the flea market may be dropped off at Huron Cycle, 221 Bayfield Road, Goderich, at 8 a.m. the day of the sale, at the mall or call Mrs. Lancaster at 357- 3377 or Ruth Stevenson, 392- 6637. A deadline of June 30 was set for the amateur photo contest with a possible display of the entries at the Goderich Art Festival. It was decided there should be two categories, black and white and color, with prizes {.y VERNA STEFFLER will celebrate 25 years as a registered nursing assistant at the Wingham and District Hospital this month. Also, a book she has written about the RNA program in the province will be released. The release of the book coincides perfectly with Nurses' Week, being celebrated this week across Ontario. Verna Steffler marks Nurses' Week with -- release of her new book By Margaret Arbuckle The month of May is a milestone for Verna Steffler of Wingham: she will celebrate 25 years as a Registered Nursing Assistant at the Wingham and District Hospital; she will have been married to her husband Jim for 20 years; and a book she has written about RNAs in the province has just been released. Actually, she couldn't have picked a better week than this one for the release of her book because it is Miiri;ea' Week across Ontario: Mete long,. hard years of digging have paid off and the book now is a reality. Born and raised on a farm near Sarnia, Mrs. Steffler's rural upbringing led her to want to become a veterinarian. But as she grew older, her goal changed to nursing, partly because she had an aunt in the profession and partly because some of the girls she went to high school with in Sarnia had taken the RNA training course in Wingham. She chose to be an RNA rather than a registered nurse because she preferred the actual bedside or "hands on" care aspect of nursing instead of the administrative side. In fact, her book is titled "The Bedside Specialist". Her first impression of Wingham, which she got in 1957, remains. Mrs. Steffler said she still thinks it is a pretty and friendly town. She also likes the Wingham and District Hospital because it has not yet become "big business" and is friendly and open too. In addition to working at the hospital for the past 25 years, she and her husband Jim have raised three boys. Mr. Steffler, a school teacher, previously taught at Sacred Heart School in Wingham, but now is principal at St. Mary's School at Hesson. He also farmed for a short time. Raising a family and working would make any woman busy enough, but three years ago Mrs. Steffler decided she wanted to do something to mark the 25th anniversary of the Ontario Association of Registered Nursing Assistants, of which she is a member. So, to commemorate the occasion, she set about gathering information for a book about the history of the RNAs in the province. RNAs came into being just prior to the start of World War II, she explained. Their purpose was to relieve registered nurses of some of their workload and the original intent still exists today, when Mrs. Steffler estimated there are 33,000 RNAs in Ontario and 80,000 across Canada. Researching her book has made her take note of some of the biggest changes in nursing over the years. She has seen the role of the RNA expand and then contract, then expand again. But the current trend, she said, is for nurses to get university degrees. Indeed, by the year 2000 it has been estimated that all nurses will be required to have a degree. But how can the health care system finance such well-trained individuals, she asked, and more importantly, who will take care of the needs of the patient? It is the job of the RNA to prove that such ex- tensive training is not necessary for everyone by offering the very best of personal care. "You don't need degrees in the smaller outlying institutions," she said, "but you still must be able to give the proper care to the patient." Mrs. Steffler said she is proud to note the RNA training program offered at the Wingham hospital is one of the top three of the 34 such programs in the province. That is because the local hospital offers a broad training base to its students in a variety of fields. Nursing is a way of life to her, Mrs. Steffler said, and she never could quit because it is a "complete challenge". In addition to writing the book about the RNA, she also is on the executive of both the federal and provincial organizations for registered nursing assistants. Also, she resigned only this month as editor of an RNA magazine. When asked if she ever will write another book, Mrs. Steffler, jokingly replied maybe in another 25 years. It was a lot of work, she said, but will be worth it when she sees it actually in print and realizes her labors were not for nothing. MOST IMPROVED BOWLERS --These young people improved their averages by the most points this season in the Youth Bowling Council league at the Wingham lanes. They are: back, Tim Lewis, Tammy Cleghorn, Sheri Walden, Michael Haugh; front, Kerri Cleghorn, Robbie Harrison, Kevin Dekker and Denton Chambers. • st still ope for first, second and third in each division. The main subject of each snapshot should be an animal and theoenthere will be a small entry fee. If entrants want their photos returned, they must enclose a self- addressed stamped en- velope. Entries must be mailed to the Humane Society at Box - 282, Goderich, N7A 3Z2. A booth will be maintained Huron library wants to remain in system The Huron County Library wants to remain in the Mid- western Regional Library System an will be letting the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture know this. In responding to a Green Paper, a recently released document by the provincial government on libraries, the library board has indicated it is opposed, to leaving MRLS and the proposal that the ministry name members to a regional board. Huron County Council at its May meeting, approved forwarding the library board's concerns to the ministry. A major change proposed in the Green paper is to re- duce the number of regional library systems from the current 14 to eight. The change would put Huron County in with a system that covers an area from Windsor in the south to Owen Sound in the north. Chief librarian Bill Part- ridge said Huron County re- ceives a lot of services at no charge because it is part of .MRIS.-but.lhat_could.-change-... in another library system. One major service is the book processing centre oper- ated by MRLS which consoli- dates book purchasing and covering for libraries in the system. Huron gets new 4-H contact me Huron County branch of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) will be receiving an additional staff member. Huron's agriculture repre- sentative Don Pullen told Huron County Council John Bancroft, currently an agri- culture assistant in the Ottawa Carleton area will be arriving at the Clinton OMAF branch in mid-June. Mr. Bancroft, a native of Perth County, will be the 4-H contact in the county. at the Clinton Fair June 3-5 to provide information to the public on the aims and ob- jectives of the branch. Applications still are being received in reply to the advertisement placed in local newspapers. The agent committee will try to set up interviews for the following meeting. Treasurer Laurie Jeffrey reported the shelter fund is at approximately $1,900. Inquiries still are being made for a suitable location for a shelter. The next board meeting is scheduled for May 26 in Clinton. U1 \id( 11"I)1111,II(1l`1 1311) It11 I l kll( Ill !•1;11 1 254 Josephine St. Wingham CASH FOR GOLD All Gold and Silver items, rings, watches, earrings, chains. me- dals and dental gold. Damaged or broken items acceptable. Special prices for Can- adian and American silver coins, any con- dition. Also buying any foreign silver coins. Exclusive Agent in Wingham for North- land Gold & Silver Inc. TRAILERS Salas a Rentals Parts o Service Your Headquarters For: ® Hardtop tent trailers O Travel trailers - from Lightweights right up to Park Models a Truck campers and caps Dealer for: Prowler, Golden Falcon, Corsair, Lionel. I-Iwy. 8 N. Stratford 393-5938 Canadian nadio-te/erlslon and Telecommunications Commission Conseil de la vadiodiff ,sion el ®rs elleconcmunleaP ons cams:Se is notice : decision Decision CRTC 83-195 Country ,Cable Ltd., Listowel and Wingham, Ont (822150900, 822151700 pursuant to public notice CRTC 1982-151 dated 17 Dec. 1982 and public notice 1982-157 dated 22 Dec. 1982, the CRTC an- nounces that it denies the applications to amend the licences for the broad- casting receiving undertak- ings serving Listowel and Wingham. The licensee proposed to increase the maximum monthly sub- scriber fee for Listowel from $9.00 to $9.54 with a further increase to $10.01 to be effective one year later and to increase the maximum monthly sub- scriber fee for Wingham from $8.00 to $8.48 with a further increase to $8.90 to be effective one year later. Based on the licensee's financial projec- tions and on the criteria for assessing rate applications initially outlined by the Commission in its Public Announcement dated 18 September, 1974, the Commission has determin- ed that such increases are not iustified. Canada Look Your SWEETEST In All Your SWEATERS HAVE THEM FRESHENED AT Readman Cleaners & Men's Wear 288 Josephine St. 357-1242 .p, v �rr,�yu /M.rar /,p H r g/ psi/^• .. •!//H//e .. SEASON'S CHAMPS in the Bantam division of the Wingham Youth Bowling Council were: front, the Bub- ble Yums, Kevin Dekker, Sheryl Cleghorn; Michael MacKay and Mark Steffen. The junior Bantam playoff champs were: back, the Mr. Bigs, Becky Sangster, Rick Leachman, John MacDonald and Julie Leedham. YBC BOWLING BA Youth Bowling Coun their awards for the s duet held last Monday of the Bantams seaso NQUET—Members of Wingham's cll league were presented with eason and the playoffs at a ban - evening at the Legion. Winners play are front, Michelle Mac- Donald, Carrie Skinn, Ryan Deyell and Robbie Harrison, the Superyums. Junior Bantam champs for the season are: in back, the Kit Kats, Tracy Thynne, Ria Linder- datos, Jeff Hollenbeck and Jeremy Cameron. Lucknow's Jamboree '83 Parade Saturday, July 2nd 12:30 Noon PLEASE ENTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: • Best Team • Best Horse Drawn Flint ❑ Best Dressed Horse & Rider O Best Organization's Float O Best Commercial Float ❑ Best Humorous Float O Best Heritage Float O Best Old Machinery Float O Best Musical Float O Best Vintage Car - Pre War O Best Vlntege Car - Post War This section of the parade will assemble it Floyd Milne's Field 1/2 Mile North of the Public School by 11:30 a.m. 1St 2nd 3rd PRIZES s30.00 s20.00 $100oo IN EACH CATEGORY Children's Section NO ENTRY NEEDED 1St 2nd 3rd O Best Decorated Bicycle O Best Tricycle or Wagon ❑ Other This section will assemble one block north of MacTavish Sunoco Station PRIZES $15aOO $10moo $5.00 In Each Category Send your entry to BOB McINTOSH, R. R. M 3, LUCKNOW, NOG 2H0 For more Information phone 519-395-5230