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The Times Advocate, 2007-07-04, Page 1414 TIMES—ADVOCATE Wednesday, July 4, 2007 Hamather family puts heart into hospital donation Huron Motor Products 1(1HII „`� I" 1/+ Utaimagd JuitE 8 20 07 $ '500.000° oo. & 100 DOLLARS Pretatathet Total goes up —The South Huron Hospital $ I.6 million fundraising campaign has reached $714,000 with a $50,000 donation from the Hamather Family. From left are John Wuerth of the campaign team,Tim, Bob, Donna and Wayne Hamather and Chuck Erb of the campaign team. Family knows importance of emergency department By Tim Hamather A few years ago our family experienced a near -death tragedy. We know first hand how critical it is to have a local hospital with emergency care. Our families more than appreciate the ongoing care provided by our local hospital and what it means to the future of this community. A thriving hos- pital is the cornerstone of any small community. We strongly feel it is only appropriate to support our local hospitals and doctors in a community in which our businesses and families live. We give our heartfelt thanks to South Huron Hospital. Thinking of donating? Are you thinking of donating to the hospital? Do you have stocks which you have held for a long time? For example Bell Canada (BCE); or possibly a life insurance stock which was issued to you as a result of a company demutualization. Why donate stocks instead of using your own cash? You can maximize the benefit of donating the stocks by potentially avoid- ing tax on capital gains, as opposed to cashing the stock. If you cash the stock there may be capital gains to claim. Capital gains tax on publicly listed stocks and securities are exempt when you donate your shares rather than selling and donating the pro- ceeds. The following example shows how donating securities directly can pro- duce higher net tax savings then selling the same securities and donating the proceeds. Remember you need to donate the stock, not the cash. It is a simple process. If you are interested in saving money on income tax and would like to support the hospital, please contact: Sandra Faber, campaign co-ordinator, 235-2700, ext. 5133, or Odette Pelletier, South Huron Hospital Foundation chairperson at 235-0929. Dedication By Brenda Palsa RN, CLINICAL RESOURCE NURSE Nursing at South Huron Hospital is a rewarding experience! We have approximately 40 nurses working at our hospital; a combination of regis- tered nurses and registered practi- cal nurses. They are a group of well educated, qualified individuals who show enthusiasm and compassion for their hospital and community. Many patients from the area com- ment on the fact that it is comfort- ing to see a friendly face when they come through our doors. The nurses are a dedicated group with many having served anywhere from 10 to 35 years. That in itself says a lot about our hospital. Working in a rural setting, staff get to know each other and it is like working with family and friends, celebrating the good times and grieving the bad. Our nurses have the opportunity to think critically on their own and become very confident, sometimes not always seen in larger hospitals. South Huron Hospital is always looking for keen nurses to join our great team. Contacting the foundation: South Huron Hospital Foundation 24 Huron St. W. Exeter, Ont., NOM 1S2 235-2700, ext. 5133 shha.foundation@shha. on. ca ■ tr ,AULThe Little Hospital That Does_4\ Sell Shares & Donate Cash Donate Shares Directly Fair market value $100,000 $100,000 Cost basis $20,000 $20,000 Capital gain $80,000 $80,000 Taxable gain $40,000 $0 Tax credit (at 50%) $50,000 $50,000 Tax on gain (at 50%) $20,000 $0 Tax savings $30,000 $50,0000 Remember you need to donate the stock, not the cash. It is a simple process. If you are interested in saving money on income tax and would like to support the hospital, please contact: Sandra Faber, campaign co-ordinator, 235-2700, ext. 5133, or Odette Pelletier, South Huron Hospital Foundation chairperson at 235-0929. Dedication By Brenda Palsa RN, CLINICAL RESOURCE NURSE Nursing at South Huron Hospital is a rewarding experience! We have approximately 40 nurses working at our hospital; a combination of regis- tered nurses and registered practi- cal nurses. They are a group of well educated, qualified individuals who show enthusiasm and compassion for their hospital and community. Many patients from the area com- ment on the fact that it is comfort- ing to see a friendly face when they come through our doors. The nurses are a dedicated group with many having served anywhere from 10 to 35 years. That in itself says a lot about our hospital. Working in a rural setting, staff get to know each other and it is like working with family and friends, celebrating the good times and grieving the bad. Our nurses have the opportunity to think critically on their own and become very confident, sometimes not always seen in larger hospitals. South Huron Hospital is always looking for keen nurses to join our great team. Contacting the foundation: South Huron Hospital Foundation 24 Huron St. W. Exeter, Ont., NOM 1S2 235-2700, ext. 5133 shha.foundation@shha. on. ca ■ tr ,AULThe Little Hospital That Does_4\