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Sergey Cilla -- Tuesday, May 3, 1094 -- 11 Z. Nurses: Your week May 14 Nursing cannot be simply defined - it is® a complex, multifaceted profession and a job never done. It involves an overwhelming responsibility for other persons' lives. In turn for that responsibility, nurses can achieve great personal satisfaction. There is no greater gratification than to be able to provide some comfort to a dying patient suffering in a shelter of pain. In the shadows of a drug induced rest we can d acknowledgement of self-worth. We trust our patients to realize that we also have the same needs. In these times of economic restraints and significant cutbacks in our health care system. We are often exhausted simply trying to cope with the very ill or emergency situations that arise and we are forced to choose our priorities. Our patients' families and friends have become an important asset to our profession empathy simply by holding a a weakened band. Our profession, largely dominated by women, encompasses a vast number of gentle, soothing and compassionate members able to render. tender loving care to those who need it. However, our health care system is compromised of nurses, doctors and special services. We should not consider ourselves as separate entities but rather as one working together towards a common goal - that of promoting the quality of health care to all of those who come to us. Individually, we each have something special to offer. As time passes, I've come to respect the exeeptional bonds that develop between us purely from the unique situations that we encounter together on a daily basis. As nurses, we recognize that patients are human beings all requiring warmth, care and Rn) Railway | history topic at meeting On Thursday, May 19, the Lake Scugog Historical Society has a special meeting for all "Railway and History buffs. At its regular meeting, Barry Murphy of Lindsay will make a presentation on the Railway which linked Port Perry with Whitby and later, Lindsay. This railway line was owned and operated by a gumber of groups. Starting out as the Port Whitby, Port Perry Railway. The first train ran in 1871 and the regular service began in June 1872. The railway was &tended to Lindsay in 1876. The last train ran in 1939 taking many local school children to Toronto to be present at the visit of King George the 6th and his wife, Queen Elizabeth, the present "Queen Mum." The railway has a colourful and controversial history and will be brought alive through photographs, maps and extensive models and dioramas built by Mr, Murphy. The meeting is frée and everyone is encouraged to attend. "All Aboard!" at 7:30 p.m. in the Tea Room at the Head Memorial Church on the Museum grounds on Thursday, May 19. « often lending a hand to feed, bathe or simply to sit at the bedside of a dying patient. Ours is an everchanging world and the nursing profession is constantly evolving to meet current demands. Nurses will continue to play a significant role in promoting health and preventing illnessin people of all ages. As time moves on, we will continue to provide a nurturing and stable support system for our patients. However, we've come to rely on the humanity of the general public to help us achieve our goals. Remember - laughter, smiles and warm touches are still the best medicine we have to offer each other - they're free! (by Leisa Foote, Registered Nurse, Port Perry Community Memorial Hospital). Mayor Howard Hall Is seen with some of the nursing staff at Community Memorial Hospital to Port Powy Cycle & Sports photo trom left are Susan MOUNTAIN BIKES ® PARTS & ACCESSORIES Palermo, Shirley Berry, Edie Jensen, Shirley Foster, Ruth Wilkins and Sue Dickson. Seated Is Lelsa Foote. |, RIC Nurses Week will be NOSSO recognized May 9 to 14. See story. = (cq 1 v fbi Bicycles Parts & Mountain Performance Accessories Spring speciol py Bikes Wear by : by © SCOTT PERMS - 339.95 ® NORCO @ ACTIVA sve Tues. Wed Ory ® NISHIKI ® GATORZ He rr ®GT _@AUSSIE songs oo" FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 985-7101 or 985-7102 257 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY 231 BIGELOW STREET, --_-- (Paxton St. entrance) w 05-1076 ROSES .. for Mother's Day $6. 56 om $5.75 LESS 20%. EMERALD CEDAR 60 cm (24) Until June 30th/94 $ 1 4. 6 2 Reg. $19.50 LESS 25% ... 30% OFF Until June 30/94 BARK NUGGETS, 3 cu ft. - reg. $9.50 BARK MINI-NUGGETS, 3 cut. - reg. $8.50 . BARK MULCH, 3 cut. - reg: $7.50 COCOA BEAN MULCH, 85L - reg. $9.95 All prices in effect 3 quanttios are available. PORT PERRY, ONT. LOL 1M2 Located on NE Corner of Hwy. 12 & 47. (905) 985-7667 Greenbank Garden keg € uo.