Childbirth co-ordinator
Jo-Anne Guillemin has been appointed co-ordinator of the International Childbirth Education Association.
As the Saskatchewan co-ordinator, Guillemin will be responsible for promoting family-centred maternity care in the province.
The organization sponsors educational workshops for childbirth educators, consumers, nurses, physical therapists, midwives and physicians.
Based in Regina, Guillemin will act as a liaison between the provincial members and the California-based board of directors.
Researcher recognized
A member of the PAMI (Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute) research team has been recognized for his development of a machine that could revolutionize the forage industry.
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Doug May received a certificate from Manitoba premier Gary Filmon for his work on hay maceration technology.
May is building a prototype machine designed to shred and compress the forage crop into a thin mat. This will decrease the drying time to as little as six to eight hours.
Forage producers feel there is export potential for an additional 600,000 metric tons of hay to Japan if it can be delivered fresh and green.
STF president named
Dwain Drew of Carrot River has been named president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation.
He is currently serving as vice-president and will take over his new position July 1.
Also elected at the annual meeting were vice-president Carol Moen of Swift Current, and executive members Marie Bandet-Prebushewski of Blaine Lake, Glynn Currie of Theodore, Don Gabel of Francis, Ron Holloway of Regina, Donna McDowell of Saskatoon, Peter Stroh of Saskatoon, and Doug Willard of Rosthern.
George Georget of Prince Albert will serve as past president.
New crop of ag grads
Sixty-one men and women graduated last month with diplomas or certificates from the University of Saskatchewan.
The diploma program, which began in 1912, is a three-year study program in applied agriculture science. It’s designed to assist individuals to become better farm operators and farm business managers.
The Certificates in Agriculture program was launched in 1990 to enable students to remain on the farm while taking the course.
Brian Krenz, of Eston, Sask., received the University Gold Medal, awarded annually to the diploma student with the highest standing in the graduating class.
Stacey Wiens of Wymark, Sask. was awarded the prize for combining academic performance with leadership qualities.
Margaret Clarke, of Etonia, Sask., was awarded the prize for the most innovative farm plan and oral presentation.
