Published: September 25, 2006 03:27 pm      

VVRH meet for annual Auxiliary Luncheon

Ada Recycling Coalition

ADA — Ada Recycling Coalition met Sept. 13, at noon, at the city of Ada West Annex for its monthly recycling meeting. Garmon Smith, chair, called the meeting to order.

The annual Household Hazardous Waste collection event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7 at the East Cetnral University football stadium parking lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The following are some of the items that will be accepted: Insecticides, herbicides/pesticides, fertilizers with herbicides, paint thinners and solvents, swimming pool chemicals, unwanted fuels, mercury-containing items, used motor oil, oil and latex paints, batteries, passenger tires, fluorescent bulbs, batteries and e-waste.  E-waste may be dropped off at the Recycling Center, 326 East 12th Street, for one week only, Oct. 2-6, and during the event Oct. 7. E-waste items include: Computers, security equipment, monitors, medical equipment, printers, cell phones, fax machines, rechargeable batteries, copiers, VCRs, scanners, toner and inkjet cartridges, plotters, diskettes, peripherals, cords, telecommunications equipment, battery backup devices, phone systems, modems, medical equipment, and misc. electronics, i.e.; fans, radios, clocks, stereo equipment, etc. Televisions will not be accepted.

 Dana Nickell reported that the Chickasaw Nation is striving to significantly increase recycling and that a new trailer should be ready in approximately 60 days.

 Stan Fullingim, recycling coordinator for the city of Ada, reported that recycling has increased recently and that they should reach their goal of 400 tons this quarter.

ARC presented Valley View Regional Hospital with a Recycling Achievement Award for using proper recycling procedures on a much-appreciated and consistent basis. Accepting the award were Louis Bourdeam, Richard Berryman and Russ Lacen.

ARC meets the second Wednesday of each month in the city’s west annex conference room at noon.  Anyone interested in recycling or solid-waste issues is welcome to attend. For more information, phone Trudy Nevland at (580) 436-8100.

Those members and guests present were Garmon Smith, Trudy Nevland, Dana Nickell, Stan Fullingim, Russ Lacen, Amy Ford, Michael Ford, Robert Ford, Jim Miller, Marie Wilson, Robert Ford, Doug Weirick, Louis Bourdeam and Richard Berryman.



VVRH Auxiliary

ADA — Valley View Regional Hospital Auxiliary met Sept. 12, 2006, at the Country Club for its annual Auxiliary Luncheon, officer installation, and awards. Catherine Choate, director, opened the meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given and the invocation was presented by the Rev. Charles Baumann.

Following the luncheon, Choate introduced the speaker, Ron Webb, CEO of VVRH. He thanked he members for coming and for all the work they do. He also gave the history of one of the first hospitals, The Alms House, established in 1713, which was started by the Quakers and was for people with veneral diseases, alcoholics and the poor. The hospital was run by volunteers. Webb said that 40 percent of the patients at VVRH are from outside of Pontotoc County, that the hospital is experiencing growth and a number of new physicians are coming in. He also stated that volunteers are valuable to the hospital.

New officers were installed by Choate. They were Lois Morgan, president; Nancy Duck, president-elect; Bobbie Plumlee, parliamentarian; Ida Sudam, treasurer; Keith Hildreth, assistant treasurer; and Jeanie Tolliver, secretary.

Choate gave a list of the various items of equipment that the auxiliary bought this year for the various departments. The total cost was $28, 803. She said that she appreciated the dedication and professionalism that the auxiliary members show and thanked them for the work they do every day.

The awards were presented by Webb, and pictures were made of members as they received their awards. Those receiving 100 hour awards were Baumann, Don Hoover, Fairy Isaacs, Dennis Tate and Loretta Yin. Those receiving 300 hour awards were Rita Troska, Linda Clayton, Hildreth, Earlene McDonald and Bob Waller, Those receiving 700 hour awards were Janet Barrett, Ann Lucas, Jeanie Tolliver, Marki Mask and Dena Oliphant. Those receiving 1,000 hour awards were Jennie Glover, Duck, Imogene Smart, Demonell Stevenson and Gene Davis. Those receiving 2,000 hour awards were Shirley Boren, Ramona McFarling, Lois Morgan, Plumlee, Wanda Privett and Rozale Welch. Those receiving 3,000 hour awards were Clara Dean Doolen and Beth Melton. Mary Jo Whitwell received a 4,000 hour award. Those receiving 5,000 hour awards were Connie Watson and Keta Morgan. Those receiving 6,000 hour awards were Shirley Hill, Bryna Lane and Betty Neely. Those receiving 7,000 hour awards were Ruth Davidson, Georgia Stewart and Roy Watson. Those receiving 8,000 hour awards were Linda Cutler and Anita Miller. Barbie Moon received a 9,000 hour award and Suydam received a 10,000 hour award.

Those attending were Anita Miller, Dorothy Weiss, Martha Moyer, Shirley Nordean, Janet Barrett, Shirley Hill, Betty Neely, Rita Troska, Fairy Isaacs, Dolores Davis, Gene Davis, Tom Lamson, Dennis Tate, Loretta Yin, Bryna Lane, Norma Ward, Dean Oliphant, Nancy Duck, Jeanie Tolliver, Imogene Smart, Barbie Moon, Linda Cutler, Pat Morgan, Lois Morgan, Georgia Stewart, Norma Roberts, Mary Sue Roberts, Ann Lucas, Clare Dean Doolen, Nelrose Cooper, Ann Bradford, Keith Hildreth, Wanda Privett, Demonell Stevenson, Mary Jo Whitwell, Connie Watson, Roy Watson, Ruth Davidson, Ramona McFarling, Bob Langston, Charles Baumann, Betty Park, Ina Suydam, Ruby Firsching, Bob Waller, Janet Brown, Gina Fredman and Catharine Choate.

Staff members also attending were Ron Webb, Debbie Gifford, Rory Ward and Jackie Ward.