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/t the last business meeting of the Health Council, Miss Rose Gui il
nick informed those present that she was leaving Alaska immediately,
Th mom!.rs of the Council decided to t8ke aggressive action toward
securing another nurse for the Valley. It was decided that each rm -i
ber would report' to the organization he represented, and these org? ni
zations in turn should- do something definite toward helping to secure
a new nurse.
Those present at the meetin^ felt that if the people- of the Valley
made a financial contritmtion toward the nurse's salary, the securing
of a nui s would be more certain. Since then I have'had conversation
with pu 'ic h;1th officials and they stated that everything possible
will be 'one to secure a nurse. However, I wa3 informed that inasmuch
as all '• .immunities in Alaska contribute to the support of their h' 1th
nu s , o ir chances of securing n nurse would be much better if the
peonle in Palm r would do more than just ask for one. If a sum of
£600.00 or more were raised by the community, and the Public Health
S'rvico notified that the community was anxious enough to have a nurse
to go t1 is far toward paying her salary, it would be of great benefit
In our fforts to secure such help.
The l.'r.F.C.A. has arisen to the occasion and made a large contri
bution toward this goal. If other organisations in the community will
do their utmost toward this same cause and bring in their report to
the n- r.t H- a 1th Council Meeting on February 17, we can take immedi te
steps toward securing a replacement for Miss Gurulnick.
The F"bUc Health Service has indicated that they will probably - Iso
pay the difference between the cost of a new car and the selling f ice
of the nurse's present car. You can see they are going to consider
able exfense to provide the Valley with the best possible service. In
these (’• ys of nurse and car shortages, I think we should bo grateful
for the ..,rort interest shov/n us by the Public Health Department. .he
least we can do to express our appreciation is to give financial aid.
toward this objective. The need of a nurse here is recognized by all.
Fjrp ocirlly is it true since the doctor is so busy and home visits^ ire
almost imoossibla to make. I feci sure the people of the Valley will
rally to this call and show they want a nurse by helpint to secure one.
Health Council members, please go to work now and bring your report
to the ext' meeting on the 17th.
David Hoehn, Chairman
Public Health Council
I. T. A. MEETING
The Parent-Teacher Association
will he'1;1 r. regular business meet
ing in conjunction with a program,
The P.T.A. meeting will be heir1 in
tie Mar’c Room in the High School
Bldg. ; 1 3:00 o’clock Tuesday even
ing February 15.
Mr. Ci rl FF ier announces the es
tnblis) ..,ent .of a. Transfer and Haul
ing service in Palmer, he also hand!
cos 1 fr m the Buffalo ’.'line.
J AFNOUTCTilMTSrT l i
The ’.ViHow Creek Ltage Line oper
ated by halt tr Cooper announces a
change in the time that the St*he
will leave Anchorage, £:OC P.M. In
stead of 3:00 startinfc t ..11
until further notice. This is for
the purpose of giving patrons
lone-r stay in Anchorage to enable
them to have more time for business
or pleasure.
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