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Centennial public school science teacher Jody Soehner challenged his classes to raise more than $5,000 for the annual Poster Boy campaign at the start of May. If they did, he promised to cut his long locks. They went one better, raising more than $7,700 and prompting Soehner cut off more than a foot of his hair on Monday. The donation helped push the Poster Boy campaign over $300,000 for the first time. immaraicece "OTP is proud to partner with Canadian Blood Serâ€" vices to help make a big difâ€" ference and contribute to the health and wellâ€"being of "It is encouraging that local teachers‘ federations are showing their commitâ€" ment to the blood program in their community." said Judy Compton, centre direcâ€" tor for Canadian Blood Serâ€" vices in Southern Ontario. "Their participation sets a great example for students, who are our donors of tomorrow." anadian Blood Serâ€" ‘ vices and the Ontario Teachers‘ Insurance Plan (OTIP) have completed a partnership aimed toward increasing blood donations in Southern Ontario. During the month of April and ending May 15, members and supporters of the education system were encouraged to donate blood or encourage a friend, famiâ€" ly member or coâ€"worker to do so on their behalf. Teachers and support staff â€" across Southern Ontario. including both the Waterloo District school board and the Waterloo Catholic District school board participated in this lifeâ€"saving initiative to see which teacher group could raise the most blood units per capita. During the peniod of this promotion, Canadian Blood Services and OTHP hoped to collect 320 units of whole blood in Southern Ontario. Hairâ€"raising experience 80B VABANAC PHOTO In early March the boards at both St. Mary‘s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital endorsed the final amendments made to the Timbrell Report. Since that time, clinical integration teams at both hospitals have been comâ€" pleting a program transfer plan. Program transfers comâ€" menced in early May and will continue until the end of June. Hospitals start service transfer Vocational Pathways Inc. (VPI) is delivering a Job Development Service that will help employers find and hire employees. This campletely free service, funded by the Government of Canada, assists people in accessing employment opportunities as well as assist business in recruitment. Just think of the time and money you will save .... VPI will screen and refer qualified candidates in a timely manner, and provide ongoing support to ensure complete satisfaction. This service is readily available for your convenience, and will compliment any employment practice your company currently has in place. You can access preâ€"screened candidates to meet your specific hiring needs, ensuring an appropriate fit â€" from entry level to senior level positions. Employers may be eligible to utilize a wage subsidy program, funded by the Government of Canada, by hiring candidates through VPI Job Development Services. For more information on how VPI can assist you and your company in hiring, Please contact us at: 279 Weber Street North, Unit 19 Waterloo, Ontario N2J 3H8 Local physicians and Employer Assistance Service YOCATIONAL PATHWAYS INC. regional ambulance services have been provided with directives for patient referâ€" tals and transfers. In addition, both hospiâ€" tals will launch a more detailed campaign â€" to address any concerns or questions that community members may have regardâ€" ing clinical integration between the two hospitals. "The integration process has been very collaboraâ€" tive," says Vivian Zochowski, chair of the board of trustees 519.885.7864 for St. Mary‘s General Hospiâ€" tal. "We are working with a common goal in mind, to create two first class hospiâ€" tals within our community with a renewed focus on enhanced patient care." Charlotte Noesgaard, chair of the board for Grand River Hospital, adds, "The continued support from the Ministry of Health and Longâ€"Term Care, as well Mr. Timbrell and his team has been an integral part of the integration process." Canada