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Secretaries' abilities shouldn't be wasted "The message seems clear. Don't under utilize your staff," lawyer Lynn Burgess told Midland Rotarians during the club's annual Secretaries' Day meeting. Burgess, with Teskey Heacock Ferguson and Main, was called to the bar in 1985. She has been both a secretary and a boss. "Somehow my secret has gotten out. I admit that in less than two years I've gone through six secretaries: one quit after only three days. I'm sure that I am now thought of as a shining example of what not to do,"' Burgess said, explaining her conclusion as to why she was asked to be the speaker. Burgess' told the Rotarians and their guests: Nursing Simcoe County's com- munity health nurses resume negotiation on June 9 with the Board of Health on a new contract. Ontario Nurses Associa- tion Local 37 and the Board of Health have met Summer camp offers fantasy theme Two local men are offer- ing a summer camp with a Leffler "T've reached two conclu- sions." "Firstly, secretarial posi- tions should be treated in- dividually and _ not categorically. Secondly, be- ing a good secretary means being professional and be- ing a good boss means be- ing professional towards your secretary." "When I say professional I mean conducting your- © self in a way that is becom- ing to your employer, of- fice or firm. If you want to be recognized as a valuable member of a team, then try to make a contribution that shows that you are part of the team." "How many times have you had a good idea but didn't speak up because you didn't think it was your place, or you didn't contract twice, on Apr. 7 and Apr. ~ 14. The current contract 7 expired at the end of 1986. Local week said that "a lot has been accomplished"' to date in negotiation. fantasy theme. Brian Ladouceur and Ladouceur think you would be listen- ficious or demanding cr What I mean is recogniz- ed to?" even wearing a suit like the "T don't mean being of- business colleges suggest. ting sin i? 4 37's president, ° yn Evelyn Lagerquist, last -- ing that your job is impor- tant. Recognizing that you do make a valuable. con- tribution to the smooth and efficient operation of your office. " Respect is the way to get- ting a_ professional secretary, Burgess said. "You can get help, co- operation and dedication by treating your secretary with respect. I don't mean the holding doors open kind of respect. Listen to suggestions." "A positive response to a suggestion from above or below is a sign of leader- ship on your part, not weakness." Burgess' experience as a secretary was memorable. "While I was in university I worked for two summers as a secretary to a bank manager - an alcoholic bank manager. Both the bank and the manager shall remain nameless." "I was interviewed for that job by the assistant manager. It seemed strange that he wasn't very interested in my typing abilities. He was interested in my ability to make deci- sions and to be tactful." "Well, the decision that Correction noted Village of Victoria Har- bour residents will not be hit with a increase in their water and sewer rates as reported in an article in the April 21 editions of the Midland Times and Pene- tanguishene Citizen. The Village has dropped their appeal with the Ministry of the Environ- ment against a 140 per cent increase in the sewage ser- vice charges and increases in the water rates, but it Lynn Burgess John Leffler are promoting Summer Fantasy Camp 1987. The poster illustrated by Ladouceur is dominated by a wizard with a high, conical hat, an enormous beard, and foot-long droop- ing moustaches. For $456.85 for two weeks, or $860 for four weeks, in July, parents can send their children age eight to 18 to a camp in a field in Perkinsfield. MEAD Entertainment (Ladouceur and Leffler) is planning classes in anima- tion, dance, juggling, ac- ting, musical instrument playing, sculpture, and HOME INSPE RESIDENTIAL h NOTICE OF BEGINNING APRIL 27th MIDLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT CTION FOR PROPERTIES The Midland Fire Department will launch a door to door fire safety campaign on the west side of King Street in Midland. The inspection of residen- tial properties is a FREE service with no obligation to the public. > The Midland Fire Department is moun- ting this campaign to insure your safe- ty and minimize the risk of fire in your ome. Although you do not have to participate, the Fire Depart- ment hopes that everyone will open their doors. MAKE YOUR INTENTION FIRE PREVENTION! Page 8, Tuesday, April 28, 1987 ~ Shay .cces OR UGA QB ue oie! more, "'other assorted goodies." A maximum of 120 children will be enrolled. Ladouceur and Leffler decided to hold a summer camp which offered in- struction in subjects about which they were interested when they were of summer camp age. Ladouceur is an artist, painter, and writer; Leffler is a musician. He has a summer camp background, having been involved with Camp Kitchikewana. A counselor will be hired for each group of 10 young will not effect the rates the village residents are people, as well as kitchen staff and two combination guards/caretakers. To be guarded are the musical instruments. A Theatre Night will be an opportunity for the young people to-show what they have learned. An arts festival will be held the same day, to showcase the creations in the pottery, sculpture, leather craft, and art classes. Parents will be offered a videotape of scenes taped during the camp. MEAD is an acronym for Music, Entertainment, Arts, Drama. already paying. We regret and apologize for any inconviences or embarrassment this error may have caused. I was called upon on every day to make was an impor- tant decision: whether to let this poor fellow drive himself home or whether to call him a cab. If he could find the car and crawl to it, I usually let him drive." "Within days of starting the job I learned to put phone calls through before 11 (a.m.) and take messages after 11 (a.m.)."' "Sometimes he would sneak past my desk and out into the parking lot. When he couldn't find his car, which was usually parked right in front of the bank, he would call the police from the phone booth out- side the bank. This made for some very embarrass- ing moments and I learned that becoming a secretary is not an easy job." Town of Midland 1987 Realty and Business Taxes Interim Billing In accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act and pursuant to By-law #83-69 adopted by Council on November 14th, 1983, the second instalment of Realty and Business Taxes for 1987 will become due on April 30th, 1987. 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