Hospital gets new Cramahe reps on Board

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Northumberland Hills Hospital held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, June 18. The financial results of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 were shared, together with published reports on the year’s activities from Hospital leaders.

Standing for re-election were three individuals: Nick O’Nians, representing Ward 1 (the Municipality of Port Hope); John Farrell, representing Ward 2 (the Town of Cobourg); and Sid Trevail, representing Ward 3 (the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand). All three were acclaimed and return to serve their next three-year term on the Hospital Board.

Two Board openings were also filled at the June 18 AGM. The first opening, in Ward 3, required a nomination to replace Tom McLean, who completed his second term and did not stand for re-election. The second opening, also in Ward 3, related to the Board seat left vacant when Director Nick Hathway passed away in December.

Candidates presented for the two Ward 3 openings were Jack Russell and Henry Pankratz. As announced by the Hospital in a March news release, Henry Pankratz assumed Nick Hathway’s role earlier this year, following a temporary nomination from the Board pending official election at the June AGM. Both Jack Russell and Henry Pankratz were acclaimed at the June 18 AGM.

The contributions of the late Nick Hathway were also recognized at the AGM. “Nick’s service to this Hospital is well known by Board members, Hospital staff and volunteers,” noted Sid Trevail, outgoing Board Chair. “A thoughtful and dedicated contributor to both our Hospital and Foundation Boards, Nick passed away in December of last year, literally days away from the passing of another well-known NHH proponent, Bob MacCoubrey. Despite his illness, Nick remained actively engaged in Hospital business until the very end, contributing via email with suggestions and input. We are grateful for his service.”