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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1984
Page
6
Diuretics are widely prescribed to remove excess edema fluid by increasing urine output. They do not prevent blood clots or thin the blood. Modern potent diuretics have greatly extended lives, evolving from dangerous mercury compounds and high ammonium chloride doses used before 1955.
Louis Sekora, mayor of Coquitlam and owner of a food processing firm, was installed as 1984 Potentate of the Gizeh Temple, heading 3,800 BC and Yukon Shriners. Ken Smith and Derek Whiles were named Chief Rabban and Assistant Rabban, with Dr. Macdonald Barry, Les Peterson, Archie Russell, and Cecil Rees also taking key posts. Shrine activities fund hospitals for burned and orthopedic children, including the Shrine Circus fundraising across the region.
The 13 candystrippers logged 796.5 hours on duty with an estimated 300 more. six stayed from June. Events included a January latchbook set purchase, a June raffle profit of 75, and a February awards dinner marking the 10th anniversary with Bunne Hoffman as guest. They ran tray favors, tea fundraisers, a Florence Nightingale Tea, IGA sale profits totaling 120, potluck picnic, Tammy Webb named candystriper of the year, and October convention attendance. They decorated the hospital for Christmas, hosted a bazaar tea, baked goodies, and bought a history camera with tea proceeds.
Jim Burch retires from the Ministry of Highways on December 30 1983 after 18 years as a machine operator. A January 6 1984 Elks Hall supper and dance honored him with an engraved silver tray and a money purse. his wife Emma received a corsage. Family members presented engraved plaques and a acrylic plaque from Keith and Maybelle Playter. Fellow workers and wives thanked the Hospital Auxiliary and others for support and contributions.
Research by Dr H Klonoff of the University of British Columbia Psychiatry Department analyzes social and emotional changes after heart bypass surgery. The 120 patients are assessed before and at 3, 15, and 27 months post op to map recovery, work patterns, and long term quality of life. Funded by the BC Heart Foundation, 70 percent of donations fund research.
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