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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1972-06-01, Page 1y • Single Copy Not Over 25c RECOGNIZED FOR her proficiency in the nursing of chil- dren,' Nora Muihol lancq RR 3, Mitchell, accepts an award from Miss Merle Wilson. —Staff Photo. • GRACE LONGMAN. of RR -1 A'AtibuiFrtf receives• the special award for proficiency in geriatric nursing from Mrs. J. Ellacott, one of five special presentations made at the graduating exercises of the nursing assistants Friday after- noon., —Staff Photo. Kin and Sports plan program f�rLa.b�r.,Day A big program of Labor Day entertainment and activities is being mapped out by Wingham Kinsmen who have joined forces with the Wingham Sportsmen's Club for that 'occasion. Tentative plans call for a water p show Sunday afternoon with varied aquatic events at River- view Park, followed by a bar- becue about suppertime and at midnight the traditional "shirt- tail parade", complete with bands. Interested competitors and local talent should contact Bill Lockridge or Vern Redman. Preliminary plans were .laid Tuesday evening at the Sports- men's Club where the Kinsmen enjoyed their annual steak bar- becue jointly with the sports club members. In the course of the business session plans were made for the completion of the bleacher pro- ject at the ball park where the lighting facilities have now been completed by the club, President Vern Redman gave a brief -report of the Kin convention * at Kitchener last week, noting that the new district governor is Bruce Crozier of Leamington. A report on the annual Kin stag held recently indicated that about $500 was realized from that event. Next regular meeting will be July 10 when installation of of- ficers will be, held at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Taking part in the ceremonies will be representatives of the Mount Forest, Harriston and Drayton clubs. District Deputy Governor Derek Nind of Listowel is also ex- pected to attend. Arrangements were made for a busload of Kinsmen to leave here about 6:30 Tuesday evening for a tour of the John Labatt brewery at London. It was anticipated there would be a good turnout of members. —Mr. „and Mrs.. Gershom Johnston of Catherine Street and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnston and family of Listowel spent a few days last week fishing near Orillia. FIRST SECTION wentygr yote from, oschool nurg The tradition established a few presented the award for prof District Hospital. years ago of having the entire ciency in bedside nursing t Had Mixed Feelings class graduate was continued Marsha Hodges of Dungannon, lu • her valedictory address. Friday afternoon when 20 girls Having the best record for til' Miss Poelman spoke of the mixed enrolled in the 1971-72 nursing nursing of children, Nora Nle1, feelings the girls had last Sep - assistants' course received their holland, RR 3, Mitchell received tember as they embarked on the graduation pins. The graduates an award from Miss 1Eerle,Wil training for a new career. "Now received. their training at the son and Instructor Mrs. J. Ella spring is here, it seems like the Wingham and District. Hospital cott made the presentation of the' proper time to start this career training school. for s ectal p prizeproficiency, in and as we separate to enter the As'in other years, five students geriatric nursing to Grace Longo ,: work in several different hospi-. were awarded special prizes. man, RR 1.. Auburn. „ . talc, we think to the new friend-, Linda Chapman Or Atwood was Class president Eileen l o< ships formed during this year at presented with an award by Mrs. man, • RR 4, Seaforth, was the Wingham." K. M. MacLennan, Hospital Aux- valedictorian and was presented-. Miss Poelman referred to the iliary president, for high scholas- with a gift by J. T. Goodall, chair class motto "Service Above tic standing. Dr. W. A. Crawford man of the board, Wingham and and said it really belongs to Huron fails to approve reduced urban rates A brief, slow session of Huron charge of the operation of the r'` Michael, reeve of Turnberry for County Council in Goderich last pool so that . the health inspector ;< the executive committee to study Friday began with a tour of Dorn- has someone in authority t+ ►: '` ' the feasibility of decreasing the tar's salt mines. After lunch, the whom he can go with regard to urban road rebate by 10 percent Over the next two years, was lost >rin a recorded vote. Ginn suggested that of the 20 percent of the road rebate over which Huron County has control, only 10 percent be given to the members settled down for an pool problems. afternoon of reports which They said that the Huron Court' opened with one by Dr. Frank ty sanitation department aims" Mills, acting medical officer of for water in the pools which i health, and Bill Empy, sanitation "drinking safe" -and noted som,` inspection chief. of the ways, in which this' idea x. Dr. Mills and Mr. Empy level of- safety can be maintained}~', urban municipalities. In this stressed the need for improved for the .protection of swimmer$, , way, Ginn felt, the inadequacies communication ' at the ' public Rebate Unchanged of taxation in some departments pools in Huron County. Both men A motion introduced in council such as welfare and hospital said it was of the utmost' import by Gerry Ginn, deputy -reeve of funding, could be offset in favor tance to have one person in Goderich Township and Ken Mc- of the rural municipalities. Goderich Reeve Paul Carroll said Ginn's suggestion was only for a "short-term solution and would provide "long term" provide • .wa, no 1Vlls-term" I11 relief. Reeve Charles. Thomas, Grey, said the tax review committee should make a report 'to county, council conerning their findings Fun was the name of the game , Gregg, Mr. Casemore presented beforeoany further_ action is ''' Tuesday night of last week, when a "medal" bearing thee. names of 'taken. Reeve Elgin Thompson, PRINCIPALS IN A "Fashion Show", part of the program at Wingham Lions Club held Ladies the club members to Gil Shep- Tuckersmith, reminded council the Lions Club Ladies' Night were Gordon Sutcliffe, Howard' Night. Guest speaker ...was herd as a token of appreciation of :^` "Casey" that the matter .of urban road Lancaster and Russell Zurbrigg, each of whom dressed a Casey Seal of the St. Marys, his service to the club. This wa '�� , LionsClebntes'` had been settled -tiivo Club, noted for his Irish followed by`the presentation.of a model. Russel{ Zurbrigg is seen in action. =iatafit Photo. wit. - suitably inscribed gift. years ago—and should remain I Mr. Seal spoke of typical Irish. A' toast 'to the ladies was, pro- settled. habits and sense of humor. He posed by Bill Tiffin and Mrs. Jim A $25,000 landscaping job at • • • • •quoted portions of Irish poems Greggresponded on behalf of Huronview was approved by Treat dive for minor gg P the 'Nunes offering' some explanations of Lions'c wives and other guests. ounty council. The estimate includes trees and shrubs, side-. treat - how they came to be'written. He Dancing to music provided by Five persons required spoke.of the attitude of the Irish "Hap" Swatridge at the organ Walks and pathways, patios, a moot' at Wingham and District planter, benches, lighting, engi- Hospital between Wednesday and towards visitors which tends to brought the evening to, a close, confuse the strangers., • particu- veering and ' contingencies, etc, Saturday for a variety of minor lady in the case where reference for the field in front of the build- injurie . is made to, a local personage or 'ng ° a Ab Penner 1R' 2, Teeswater, .place. Stanley -Berry "Because the county share of _ lacerated hi right first finger at Reverting to typical brogue, __ _ __ _, -. , _- RR Mr. Seal caused laughter with • � - erably less than the original esti- 4, Wingh(m, receive.d a fractured some of his stories and because of plant re -opens mate due to the inception of his ancestry claimed to be 'the • ■ Extended Care Benefits on April • butt of some. He dwelt for a few • 1, and whereas it is reasonable to Brava ri n gs minutes on the tracing of one's as ell ends assume that the cost will be con= family tree and said he had been siderably less if the project is able to establish his own back Operations resumed at the completed this year, rather than . charges through; several generations. Stanley -Berry Limited lant in staging it over five years, your polic,eP committee recommends the pro'4% Turning serious for a few mo- Wingham ,on Tuesday morning. ject be completed this year and Wingham police were called to ments, Mr. Seal spoke of the pre- The plant had been idle for four . requests a fracas at the Brewers', Retail q sent trouble in Ireland and its ad- weeks. About 65 employees,Your approval to the Ministry of Community and store here late • Saturday after - verse effect on 'tourism. members of Local 879, Interna Social Services, who would, be noon when a small traffic jam re - Mr. Seal was introduced by tional Brotherhood of Teamsters. responsible for 50 suited at the parking area as two Stewart Beattie and appreciation left their jobs on May4 in a� dis- p° percent or PP factions of young men were rep -was expressed by DeWitt Miller. pute over hourlywages and $12,500 of the total cost," reportedFiremen'calmed g Hugh Flynn, reeve of Hullett and resented by a couple fighting be- • Fred Snow presented a special fringe benefits. chairman of the committee of hind the building. Between -25 arid fashion show in which Gordon The settlement, agreed upon management of Huronview. 40 persons were milling about, Sutcliffe, Howard Lancaster and Monday evening, calls for an in -In other business, council mostly witnesses to the affair. Russell Zurbrigg participated as • crease of 65 cents per hour over The two brawlers were taken to learned that it will be August or the dressers of store window the next 27 months, as well as ad September before more details the police office and charges are mannequins. An audience i5arti- justed vacation and sick pay. The will be available on the matter of pending. The store staff was not cipation 'stunt was 'presented by union was seeking an increase of the future of the Huron Count involved at any time in the affair. Gil Shepherd. $l per hour. Pay before the strike Jail. Y Earlier Saturday+ afternoon A new club banner was pre- action was an average of $2,60 Robin Campbell at McGee Auto sented to Wingham Lions by , per"'hour. —Mr. and.Mr§. John Langridge Electric was shaken up when as - President Lloyd Casemore which Some of the workmenwere spent the weekend at Batavia, saulted by an irate customer, a was accepted and hung by Secite- back on their jobs on Tuesday N.Y., where they attended the man about 30 years of age who tary Aplin Campbell. arid it is expected operations will wedding of Mrs. Langridge's threw him to the ;ground, A Fo ldwing remarks by Jim be returned to normal by Friday cousin charge of assault is pending. Irish wit adds to ladies' night fun the Wingham hospital, as service is stressed ,in training and in practice. She paid tribute to Mrs. J. Fielding and Mrs. ' J. Ellacott for their patience and the fine in- struction the class had received. Congratulating the graduates, Mr. Goodall . said it 'was their lucky day. "It is a beautiful day, you have had fine teachers, you, are graduating from a good host pital, you have had°'parents pre- pared to sacrifice to give you this opportunity and you are lucky also to have chosen a profession where many, opportunities abound. Mr. Goodall suggested the girls Fielding assisted by Mrs. Ella - take advantage Qf all op- cott, "pinned" the girls. portunities to increase their Rev.' R. H. Armstrong of St. knowledge and nursing skills and Andrew's Presbyterian Church wished them success as they was the special .speaker and: he start a new career. related his Vocation with that of In her comments, Mrs. I. E. nursing, saying he was concerned , Morrey congratulated the grads with the spiritual health while and said they were a fine group of physical health and mental out - girls. She expressed regret that look is the responsibility of a there were fewer of the current nurse. graduating class staying at the ' TLC Important Wingham hospital than had Been Tender Loving Care, he said, is the case other years, but wished an important part of nursing and them all every success. the art of listening leads to ' a Mrs. Morrey and Mr. Goodall better understanding of a presented the diplomas and Mrs. patient's emotional needs and the giving of even' 30 'seconds of un- divided ndivided attention is a giving of . oneself which may offset loneli- ness, fear and frustration. Mr. Armstrong told the gradu- ates that by maintaining poise and displaying competence they transmit strength • to the patient. "Never underestimate your role as you will be an important part of a healing team." Mr. Armstrdng spoke of the satisfaction he and Mrs. Artn- strong had experienced when their daughter decided to go into nursing and said he was sure the parents attending the ceremony Friday would also have pride and satisfaction in their daughters' choice of work. Mra Armstrong was introduced by Miss Edna A. Carr -and ap- preciation for his address was ex, pressed by 'Mrs. Morrey. Presentation of boutonnieres to their parents • by the graduates concluded the formal program and the group accepted an invita- tion from. Mrs. Fielding to move to the cafeteria for refreshments. Those graduating were Anti Bullock, RR • 1, Feversham; Linda Chapman, Atwood; Bren- da Cook, . Blyth; Carolyn Frey, Elmira; Evelyn" Haggitt, RR 1, Blyth; Marsha Hodges, Dungan- non; Julie Hopkins, Tobermory; Carol Hopiper,- RR 2, .Port Elgin; Agnes Lawrie, Blyth; Karen Leming, Owen Sound; Grace Longman, RR 1, Auburn; Doreen McTeer, RR 1, Paisley; Nora Mulholland, RR 3, : Mitchell; Susan Pinke, Kitchener; Eileen - Poelman, RR 4, Seaforth; Elva Ritchie, RR 3, Lucknow; Eliza- beth Roney, RR 2,, Dublin; Clara left second finger when he Stroetinga, RR 2, Moorefield; dropped a bag of cylinders on his Elly Stroop, 'RR Brussels, and hand. , Both accidents . occurred Marion Willie of Wingham. last Wednesday. Michael Fischer, RR 1, For mosa, :escaped serious ' injury ' Thursday when he crawled under a to release a theractor machine dropped ono ader his back. ALONG THE MAIN DRAG His only injury was abrasions By The Pedestrian and following examination he was released. John Monger, RR 2, Wingham, received a lacerated mouth while playing soccer Wednesday eve- ning and required repair. Anne Graham, RR 5, Lucknow, cut her toe with the lawnmower Saturday while cutting grass at her home. CLASS PRESIDENT Eileen Poelman is presented with the valedictorian gift by J. T. Goodall following her address, which included a tribute to the hospital training staff and the graduates' parents. -r-Staff Photo. MARION WILLIE, the Only Wingham girl in the graduating class of nursing assistants, receives her pin from Mrs. J. Fielding. There were 20 girls in the 1971-72 class all of whom graduated Friday afternoon. —Staff Photo. LINDA CHAPMAN of Atwood receives the award for n scholastic standing from Mrs. k. M. MacLennan, Hospital Auxiliary president, at the graduation exercises of the 1971 72 nursing assistants' class. —Staff Photo. Firemen were called to the Lloyd' -Truax plant about 230 p.m. last Wednesday when saw- dust stored in a bin ignited. Because of the' quantity of saw- dust with the possibility of a hidden portion continuing to smoulder, a considerable quan- tity of water was directed on the area. As a result, some workers were instructed not to report for work Thursday as some clean-up of the area was 'required, FOR "IDLE" ,HOURS— • Wingham Hospital Auxiliary is in need of current pocket boOks and magazines. Phone Mrs. F. Snow, 357-2049 for pick-up. RESTRICTED AREA— "No Parking" signs are now erected on Catherine Street to en- sure there is adequate clearance for driveways toe hospital, particularly the roadway used by the ambulance. PLAN PLAY AREA— The architect who planned the Day Care Centre will be in town next week to plan a playground at the rear of the building. 9-9-0 USE BROCHURE— Several copies of Wingham's • new .industrial promotion bro- chure have been placed with Mid - Western Ontario Development Association for distribution. RECEIViNG THE AWARD for proficiency in bedside nurs- ing from Dr. W. A..Crawford during the nursing assistants' graduation exercises Friday afternoon is Marsha Hodges of Dungannon. —Staff Photo.