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➤ SIMCOE AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PRESENTS: A Demonstration of Japanese Flower Arranging By: TERRY UCHIDA, President of the Hamilton Chapter of Ikenobo Ikebana Style of Flower Arranging. The meeting is at the Junior Farmers’ Building on September 14th. At 7:30. Admission is $2.00 which includes a door prize ticket & Luncheon
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The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser. It is an opportunity
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Relay is fun, fulfilling, and your participation gives strength to our mission to eradicate cancer. Walk with us in this inspirational 12-hour overnight event as we come together and fight to make cancer history.
On our mainstage your will find local performers entertaining you all through the night on a large mainstage as well as a pavilion full of things to do. Come see the moving luminary lap at dusk!
The event is also open to non-participants who want to come out and cheer teams and sit and watch the entertainment!!! FUN and moving night for the WHOLE family!!
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Each year during the 2nd and 3rd weekends in September, the Hawk Cliff Foundation hosts interpretive weekends including daily demonstrations of live birds at 11 am and 2 pm to explain this miracle of nature. Meet at the Bird Studies parking lot at 9:45 am (Port Rowan) and we’ll car pool to Hawk Cliff (east of Port Stanley). Bring lunch and a lawn chair, as well as your binoculars, and enjoy watching hundreds, possibly thousands of hawks fly over head as monarch butterflies flutter by. Contact Shirley Rothery 519 586-9535.
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By Dave ScottThrough the Hub, I am able to meet amazing people. People who have faced all sorts of adversity… and each one has found a way to survive and make things better for the folks around them. Sometimes it is just the small things like making a donation… or helping someone out… but the story I am about to tell you, is one of those few, that take your breath away.
Aaron Gautreau moved to Norfolk a little over nine months ago. He took a position at our local radio station, CD98.9, as the afternoon newsman and assignment editor. He enjoys living and working here and says that folks here remind him so much of the folks back home in New Brunswick. Aaron has an older sister and a younger sister and brother who still live out east. One of his co-workers told me that Aaron had a very cool Terry Fox story… so I gave him a call.
When I first met Aaron, I noticed that he walked with a little limp. For a split second, I thought, ‘Gee, I hope he is OK.’ Aaron introduced himself to me… and I instantly felt comfortable with the guy… he had that genuine smile… we sat and I asked the question, ‘Why is Terry Fox so important to you?’
Aaron slowly wades into what has become his life story… it started when he was a little over two years
old, his mom was bathing him and saw what appeared to be a small pimple on the top of my right leg… three days later it was the size of a baseball… it was off to the doctors where it was discovered that he had cancer… at two years old he was diagnosed with one of the rarest forms of cancer, Rhabdomyosoycoma. The doctor had tears in his eyes as he told his parents, ‘There is little chance of survival.’ The cancer formed in the muscle skeleton cells… everyone believed it was just a matter of time.
The hospital that Aaron stayed at was three hours away from home… his mom was taking care of his older sister and nursing his newborn little sister… his father drove three hours everyday after work to see his son and spend a few hours together, only to turn around and drive back… many times, the doctors warned Aaron’s parents, ‘This may be your last night with your son.’
Aaron continued to battle… there were thirty kids on the floor of the hospital that he was on… all facing the challenges of battling cancer… Aaron played with the other kids when he could… but often wondered where they were disappearing to… his parents told him that the other children were going home… he was too young to realize that they had passed away… of the thirty kids
he was with, only he and one other child lived to be adults.
His memories of the time are vague, but two things stick with him… playing with the finger puppets that
were used to cover the black and blue marks from all the needles… and a haunting night when he lied in bed and heard a doctor tell the family of the boy beside him, that
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If you’re still thinking about the 2008 bear market – and the alarm you may have felt as you watched the markets lose value – you may be relieved to know that your reaction was only human. In fact, there’s an entire body of scientific evidence that the human brain tends to respond in
fairly predictable ways to moments of extreme stress. That’s why it’s so important to have a strategy for dealing with market volatility – and a plan of action to keep you on track.
Walking, breathing, feeling and reasoning seem like they should be automatic. You trust your brain to keep these processes running smoothly – and most of the time it does. However, there are times when the different parts of your brain operate on their own. For example, in moments of intense emotion, the reasoning part of your brain shuts down completely. Your brain senses the need for survival and all the blood flows to other parts of the brain that keep you alive. That’s not such a bad thing if you encounter a bear on a walk through the woods, but it may not work as well when the bear you meet is in the stock market instead.
There are also times when your brain is hard
wired to have a particular emotional response to a situation – including investing. These common tendencies, also referred to as biases, have the potential to steer you wrong unless you recognize them in advance.
1. Loss Aversion. Most investors are more upset at losses in their portfolios than they are excited by gains. Next time the market declines significantly, refer back to the long-term plan that you and your advisor established. Remember, losses incurred over the short term are often offset by gains over the long term with a properly diversified portfolio. It’s easier to overcome loss aversion if you can keep the bigger, long-term picture of investing in mind.
2. Anchoring. Investing is complicated. There are many factors to consider at any given time. So, investors often rely or “anchor” on one piece of information more than they ought to. If you become too focused on a particular piece of news or an event, it’s important to recognize your bias and seek out information that can help you get past it. Share your concerns with your advisor and seek out multiple points of view. When you see a situation from several different angles, you may be less likely to make decisions based on incomplete information.
3. Status Quo Bias. It’s only human to keep on doing what you’ve been doing unless
there’s a compelling incentive to change. The “status quo” can have a powerful hold on you – especially at a market extreme. It is unlikely that a portfolio that you started in your 20s is the one that you’ll keep in your 40s. Life events have an impact – as does age – so revisiting your portfolio often, and not just relying on the status quo, will help keep your portfolio in line with your long-term goals.
You can’t control the market – or avoid the downturns. But if you understand the way your brain works and the biases that can work against you, you can keep your long-term investment goals on target by working with your advisor. A little planning in calmer times can go a long way to help you when the market winds kick up again.
David Pass is a Financial Advisor with Manulife Securities Incorporated and an Insurance Representative with Manulife Securities Insurance Inc. David can be contacted at 25 Harvey Street, Tillsonburg ON, N4G 3J7, 519-842-8000 or 1-877-496-2770, [email protected] Excerpted from Solutions Spring 2011 edition.
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By Dave Scott➤ Thanks to Cottage North in Dover for sending the wonderful flower arrangement to the Runner’s Den… so thoughtful…
➤ That big swim we did last week caught up with me Wednesday… slept twelve hours!
➤ Congrats again to Lyndsey Ross of Respiratory HomeCare Solutions on her grand opening.
➤ Stopped by the Dover rink on the weekend… hockey is back in full swing… it’s nice to see the kids back on the ice.
➤ Just to remind everyone that the Terry Fox Run is this Sunday at SCS… and thanks to Aaron for sharing his
story with the Hub… Aaron has faced more adversity in his life than anyone I know… and has come out the other side, with a perspective that is all about helping others… he makes you believe in life and miracles.
➤ Congrats to the NYCA Fitness Program, which is starting up at Iron Masters this week… stop in to take a tour and say hi to Cassandra and Laurie.
➤ If you missed last weeks Hub… check it out at www.norfolkhub.ca or follow us on Twitter@norfolkhub.
➤ And lastly thanks to Jen, who got my shoulder working again after the big swim!
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September 25th at 3pm. Proudly featuring the award winning Gentlemen of Harmony. Light refreshments will be served at the Town Hall following. Everyone Welcome ~ donations go towards the upkeep of the 167 year old church.
Crime Stoppers of Haldimand, Norfolk and Tillsonburg recently held the 20th annual Central Erie and Haldimand Insurance Brokers Associations Crime Stoppers charity golf tournament at the Greens at Renton and the event was a huge success raising approximately $15,000 because of the support and commitment of many individuals and area businesses.
Over 150 golfers came together from across the province for this year's special 20th anniversary tournament and Crime Stoppers would like to thank the tournament's major sponsors - Scotiabank; the Central Erie and Haldimand Insurance Brokers Associations; North Waterloo Farmers Mutual Insurance; Aviva; Ad Plus Promotions, and Paul Davis Systems. Now more than ever, this corporate support is vital and ensures that Crime Stoppers has a strong presence in our
communities in the fight against crime.
Many additional businesses and individuals also deserve a very big thanks for their support of the tournament through hole sponsors, registration package donors, prize donations, volunteering and for supporting the tournament through golfing that day. Each of these aspects helps ensure that the tournament remains first class.
Again, thank you to all who made the day a huge success and worked hard to ensure that the Crime Stoppers program remains vibrant in our community providing a safe and confidential way for people to get information to investigators without ever having to be identified.
Sincerely,Robin Petruccelli / Gary MalpassCo-chairs, 2011 Crime Stoppers Charity Golf Tournament Committee Haldimand, Norfolk & Tillsonburg Crime Stoppers
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By Dave ScottThe staff at the NYCA have been super busy settling into their new home at Elgin (with the closing of North School last month). With the first week out of the way Executive Director, Krista Kitchen, reported that the NYCA Licenced After School Program is up and going strong. Krista pointed out that children from Bloomsburg and all the other Simcoe schools are welcome to attend the After School Program at Elgin, thanks to the assistance from Grand Erie District School Board’s transportation department. Children from junior kindergarten to grade six can take advantage of this wonderful program. Also PA Day Programs will be run by the NYCA at Elgin. If you would like to sign up your child please call 519-428-0160.
While Krista was busy at Elgin… Laurie Nigh, Fitness Instructor for the NYCA, was busy moving the gym downtown (Simcoe) to the Body Project at Iron Masters on Kent Street, where her program will continue to grow. Thanks to both Cassandra DeVos and Jamie Hachey, who have welcomed the NYCA to their facility and have helped Laurie feel right at home.
The NYCA’s Mind, Body & Spirit program one class being offered at the Body Project. It is a free program for those recovering from Cancer (Monday and Wednesday from 3-5pm). A lot of folks do not know the story of how this program started… well let me tell you… many moons ago, at the NYCA Summer Camp, one of our leaders was diagnosed with cancer, it was tough to see a young lady tackle cancer… it just didn’t seem fair… well, Monica and I decided to do something about it and the idea was born that these folks needed somewhere to work out and rebuild… Mind, Body & Spirit was created and has helped numerous folks… as for the young lady; she is fully recovered and happily married.
Another NYCA program is Strong Body, Strong Bones, a fitness class for seniors, which runs Monday and Wednesday mornings at 10:45am. If you have any questions please call Laurie at 519-428-0160 or email [email protected]... Or stop by the Body Project at Iron Masters on Kent Street North and take a tour… you will be impressed with the gym, it is top notch!
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I stopped by the fairgrounds to see if he was ready to lead the 5km
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This year’s number of participants has grown from last year. The funds raised are going to surpass last year’s total, which was just over $13,000… this is a great sign, because type 1 diabetes is
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By Dave ScottGolf is a funny game… I remember the first time I tried it… I kept trying to knock the cover off the ball… I was impatient… I lacked focus… and at the end of the game, I was pretty sure I would never play again… but the game grew on me… I am still a terrible golfer… but now when I get the chance to bang a few balls with my son I truly enjoy it.
Golf kinda’ brings folks together… may it be mom and daughter, father and son, grandpa/grandma and grandchildren… the nice part about playing is time together… and perhaps, if it is a tournament, you can help out a charity.
The reason I bring this up, is I stopped out at Pine Valley last Sunday to grab some photos for the MS Golf Tournament and I ran into Karsten Horton (who is my son’s friend in Grade six at Elgin Ave PS). Karsten was getting ready for his round of golf with his grandfather, Dr. David Horton… now Karsten has been to the driving range a few times with granddad but this was to be his first round…
With his golf bag in hand I asked why he wanted to golf… he said he wanted to play and wanted to help his grandma who has MS, ‘It is tough for her!’
Dr. Horton chimed in that perhaps Karsten may even get to drive the cart a little that day… truly what every kid really wants to do at a golf course.
But you know Karsten was there because he really just wants to help his grandma.
It is never too soon to start teaching our kids the importance of helping others… they are our future….
Well it was time to let these Horton boys get to their round… Seventy-two golfers were participating this day and of course Scotiabank Simcoe was there to make a generous donation. Great work again this year by Penny and the guys at Cardinal Muffler.
If you would like to help the MS Society, call 519-426-0101.
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Karsten Horton (left) and his grandfather, Dr. David Horton, at the MS Golf Tournament. To donate, call 519-426-0101.
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By Dave ScottI stopped out to see my friends at Long Point Eco-Adventures last week… it was time to do our final draw of the summer. One lucky family would win zipping for four… an awesome way to finish up the summer… a quick thanks to all that entered both online and by mail… we were amazed at such a great response!
The folks out at Eco are first class and I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know just
some of the great things they did out there this summer with the Hub.
First off, the 24 hour zip to raise funds for the NYCA… the Eco staff kept us safe and entertained… and the night zipping was the absolute coolest… go do it!
Next up, was Norfolk Family Day… even though the weather didn’t really co-operate, the Eco staff stepped up and didn’t miss a beat… teaching kids and their parents tons about the great outdoors, from
knot tying, to turtles and snakes, to edible things in the forest. It was capped off with a lunchtime BBQ, with proceeds going to the Simcoe Caring Cupboard.
To wrap up the summer, there was the Are You Tough Enough? Swim and Run, which ended with a celebration under the big tent at Eco… it was perfect with the marsh and lake set as the back drop and the runners enjoying the last of the 10km run on the trails out at Eco. If you have never taken the time to walk or run the trails at Eco… go enjoy it. I am sure with the fall
colours arriving soon it will be spectacular. Trails are free and open to the public.
Again the staff at Eco took care of us all.
So to Steve, Adam, Becky and the rest of the staff, from all of us, ‘THANK YOU!’
Oh I almost forgot, ‘And the winner is… Sandra Turnecliff of Simcoe.’
Remember, Long Point Eco-Adventures is open for the fall. So stop by, do a zip… check out the stars… do a sleep over… check out the winery… walk a trail… you will be amazed at all you can do!
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Stand-Up Comedy All-Stars makes awesome return to Lighthouse Festival TheatreCourtesy of Barber Veri Inc.Kyle Radke and Mark Forward, two of Canada’s funniest professional comedians, are coming to Lighthouse Festival Theatre September 30 and October 1 for two outrageous performances.
The aptly named Stand-Up Comedy All-Stars: the Return of Awesome is the second instalment in what has now become an annual fall event at LFT. Lighthouse’s Artistic Director Derek Ritschel launched the showcase in 2010 to satisfy what he recognized as a “hunger for a great night out with quality entertainment,” after the theatre’s summer producing season closed.
The first showcase was a great success in terms of audience reaction and feedback. “Last year we had audience members convulsing with laughter in their seats,” recalls Ritschel. “And there were reports that one person actually passed out from laughing so hard.”
Mark Forward, who is making his Port Dover
debut, is a former finalist for the Phil Hartman Award and a Canadian Comedy Award-winner for Best Stand-
up Newcomer. He is also a past-winner of the Just for Laughs Festival’s Home-grown Comic Competition. He is recognized across the country from his numerous appearances in commercials, television shows, and movies, including The Newsroom, Just for Laughs, Comedy Now, Degrassi: the Next Generation, The Rocker, and Breakfast with Scot. He was also on the writing staff of the Comedy Network's hit show The Jon Dore Television Show for two seasons, for which he received his second Canadian Comedy Award in 2008 for Writing on a TV Series.
Kyle Radke is returning to Lighthouse Theatre after blowing away All-Stars audiences last fall. He has been nominated for several awards, including COCA Performer of the Year, the Tim Sims Encouragement Award, and the Phil Hartman Memorial Award. He was one of three Canadians chosen to perform at the 2004
Smirnoff Ice Comedy Festival in Cape Town, South Africa, and won the Home-grown Comedy Championship at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in 2005. Radke recently completed a one-hour television special on CTV and the Comedy Network in 2011.
While Ritschel is happy to welcome audiences from all walks of life to the showcase, he cautions against parents bringing children that aren’t at least 16 years old. “Make no mistake that this is a show for a mature audience,” Ritschel advised. “There was some - let’s call it “colourful” - language during last year’s shows; in fact, some of our loyal patrons who have been coming to the theatre since it opened assured me that it was the first time some of those words had ever been used on this stage.”
Tickets for Stand-Up Comedy All-Stars: the Return of Awesome are $25. To reserve seats now, call (519) 583-2221 or 1-888-779-7703, or buy online at lighthousetheatre.com.
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By MARG WERDENMonarch waystationsFor the first time in several years, our entire family managed to get together for a camping trip on the Labour Day weekend. That weekend coincided with the “Migrants and Monarchs” celebration at the park in which we chose to camp, Presqu’Ile Provincial Park near Brighton. This park is a major flyway for migrating birds, home to waterfowl and shorebirds, and a staging point for Mexico-bound Monarch butterflies.
On Sunday, the park hosted a Monarch tagging demonstration and presented information about Monarch migration. Every fall, millions of Monarch butterflies take to the sky and make an incredible journey from Canada and the northern United States to their overwintering site in the Transvolcanic Mountains west of Mexico City. Remarkably, none of the Monarchs who travel south have been to their destination before; they have inherited knowledge of the site from their ancestors and instinctively know where they are headed. The fall migrants are usually 3 or more generations removed from the Monarchs that overwintered in Mexico during the previous winter. In other words, each fall the last generation of monarchs must navigate to a location, perhaps 2000 miles away, which they've never visited.
Aside from the remarkable distance, the two-month trip is riddled with other obstacles and many Monarchs will not survive the journey. These dangers include such things as storms, predators, humans (more accurately, their cars), and simple fatigue. Many butterflies are the casualties of storms or are eaten by birds. Hundreds are crushed by cars crossing the highways, and still many more can be seen limply trying to keep flying, ready to collapse at any moment. Even after the Monarchs arrive at their winter retreats, the danger of storms is still a major factor in their survival. The danger is greatest in January and February when low temperatures, strong winds, and snow can kill thousands.
According to British botanist and zoologist John Feltwell, "No other animal is more typical of a healthy environment, or more susceptible to change, than a butterfly." Monarchs have no control over what happens to their environment; they can only respond to what changes occur, which usually means either surviving or dying. Humans are the ones who have the most control over what will happen to the Monarch butterfly population and the biggest problem that the Monarchs face is loss of habitat.
These butterflies are most vulnerable in their overwintering sites where only two of the eleven known roosting sites are well protected from logging since the trees on which they cluster are valuable lumber sources. If the roost sites are destroyed, Monarch populations are likely to decline precipitously.
A lack of milkweed plants, the host plant of the Monarch, is also causing problems. Declared a noxious weed in Ontario, the plant is not allowed to grow on private or public lands. However, on the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs website (http://www.omafra.gov.
on.ca/english/crops/facts/faq_weeds_act.htm#milkweed) under “Frequently Asked Questions”, the answer to “Can I plant milkweed in my garden?” is: “As long as the population of milkweed planted doesn't negatively affect agricultural or horticultural land by spreading seed and new vegetative plant material (i.e. root stock) into fields, nurseries or greenhouses then it is acceptable to plant milkweed in your garden. It is recommended that you consult with your local weed inspector and/or neighbours so that all parties involved are comfortable that the impact to agriculture or horticulture is negligible.”
Although not labelled noxious in the states, farmers consider the plant a nuisance to crops and often use herbicides to control it along with other weeds. As well, roadsides
are being planted in grass instead of being allowed to overgrow with wildflowers and weeds. The result is that butterflies have fewer places in the wild to find nectar and lay eggs.
In sites that will not adversely affect agriculture, private landowners can set up Monarch Waystation Habitats, places that provide resources necessary for Monarch butterflies to produce successive generations and sustain their migration. Creating a Monarch Waystation can be as simple as adding milkweeds and nectar sources to existing gardens or maintaining natural habitats with milkweed. For more information about this, visit www.MonarchWatch.org/waystations.
This website also explains numerous other ways to contribute information about the annual spring and fall Monarch migration and provides a number of educational resources for teachers to educate their students about this annual miracle of nature.
Stars and storiesMy apologies to anyone who tried to join the “When Nature Calls”
for a night of star gazing and story telling at Wagon Wheel Produce and Corn Maze (#1371 Charlotteville Rd 7, southwest of Simcoe) last Saturday. I was unaware that the date had been changed to Saturday, September 24 at 7 p.m. Not only does this area have a fascinating and rich history, but also some of the best spots to set your sights on the night sky. Come out and join the North Shore Erie Amateur Astronomers to have a look through a telescope and to sit around the campfire, enjoy some hot chocolate and listen to tales of days gone by. Don’t forget to bring a mug and lawn chair! Fee: $5/person or $15/family.
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Monarch butterflies are tagged and released at Presqu’Ile Provincial Park to help scientists learn more about their annual migration to Mexico.
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By Amy McLarenMy husband and I began our own Canadian Charity called World Teacher Aid (www.WorldTeacherAid.org) five years ago now. When I look back, it is hard to believe how far we’ve come in a short period of time.
As you may know, when you venture into a Developing Nation, it is hard not to be overwhelmed with the amount of need in all areas of life, including nutrition, education, health care, water and the list goes on.
You want to help, not only in one way, but in many ways.
As a result, at the beginning of our ventures, we felt pulled in many different directions. We wanted to help in every possible way that we could.
When I look back to the early days, while I realize we had good intentions, I have also realized that we didn’t have focus. No focus led to a band aid solution that lacked lasting change.
The result? We are now in the mode of thinking long term community development and sustainability.
As we continue to grow as an organization, we are now becoming more focused and as a result are having a much bigger impact in the communities that we have committed to.
Over the past year and a half, we have tightened our focus and now help bring education to rural communities in need.
Before we jump in and begin helping a community we look for several key elements. One is the commitment from the local community, secondly we like to partner with existing Kenya based organizations that are on the ground, and lastly we seek Government partnership. We feel all these things are important to make the project long term and sustainable.
Many of the communities that we help are IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) camps. These camps are much like Refugee camps, only they are filled with families from their own country who have been forced out of their homes due to tribal violence. There are over 400 000 people that have been displaced in Kenya.
Many families in these camps, have lost everything, including their home, job and in some cases loved ones.
These are the communities that we have decided to help. We have chosen the field of education, not only because I am a teacher myself, but because we feel that education is the key to ending poverty within a community and nation.
Since our sharpened focus, we have been able to have a big impact on the small community of GIWA Farms in Rongai, Kenya.
You may remember last year when we hosted our first ever World Teacher Aid Gala at The Greens at Renton, looking for support to help finish the school. Well, we did just that.
The school, aptly-named Shalom Primary School, Shalom meaning “peace,” is now open and running. The Government is fully supporting the teachers and the community is committed to their children's education.
In fact, we are excited to deepen our commitment with the community, by supporting the building of a high school to help the children receive a higher education.
We are excited as we move forward and have realized just how far you can move as a team, person or organization when you focus on one
objective and do it well.
If you’re interested in supporting World Teacher Aid, please come out to our Annual Semi Formal Gala that will be taking place at the Greens at Renton on October 14th, 2011. The night includes a three course dinner, dancing, a silent auction and African entrainment.
At the present time we are looking for prizes/donations for our Gala. If you would like to help out, please contact Amy McLaren at 519 583 0334 or [email protected].
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By Dave ScottI met Lyndsey Ross a couple of months ago. She was busy setting up shop, opening her business (Respiratory HomeCare Solutions) on Kent Street in Simcoe… I really liked her energy. She had the drive and the passion to succeed… always getting involved in our community with various charity work.
This past week she held her grand opening and I wanted to stop in and see how things were going… well I am happy to report, very well… Lyndsey’s warm smile greeted me and our conversation started right back where we left off a few months earlier… she explained that the business was growing and she was very happy… that folks had been
stopping in all day for the open house asking questions, enjoying cake and cookies… I could tell she had been busy because her half eaten lunch lay hidden away… no time to eat when customers call. That same energy I saw before, was actually turned up a couple of notches… Lyndsey was in her element… her business, Respiratory HomeCare Solutions offers: Home Oxygen, CPAP Therapy, Bilevel / ASV Therapy: a full range of masks and accessories, plus services all CPAP machines and offers life long clinical support.
If you have any questions, stop by 39 Kent Street North, Unit 2 or call 519-426-1113.
Keep up the great work Lyndsey!
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By Jessica SmelserJanuary 17th, 2010. Our friend Buck passed away after a 10 month battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma. He was 27 years old.
He was a very special person, with many friends and a loving family. He lit up a room everywhere he went. He taught us many lessons about how to treat and love others.
We created a Relay for Life team last year for the first time, in his memory. When he was battling cancer and the prognosis looked good, he expressed his interest in participating in
the “Survivor Lap” after he had beaten his cancer.
Buck received a number of treatments, including an experimental treatment option at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. Although it did not work for him, new drugs and treatments can help some people. We feel that it is important to do everything we can to help find a cure for this disease so that maybe someone else won’t have to go through what we did.
Our team consists of friends and family members of Buck. I have so far raised approximately $2000 and am still collecting donations. If you would like to donate you can find us on the Relay
for Life website, under “Team Buck”.
I held a fundraiser party at the end of August, where the band “Knuckle Sandwich” donated their time to help out a good cause. The band consists of Brad Benner (lead guitar and vocals), Kyle Hopper (bass and vocals), Mark Benner (rhythm guitar), Greg Awde (drums) and Lynn Benner (sound controls). Thank you to Devine’s Restaurant, D&D’s Diner, and Bronco’s Tavern, who donated food to the event. All of the contributions were greatly appreciated!
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Jessica Smelser (Team Buck)
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the boy would not make it through the night… he remembers falling asleep listening to the other boy sobbing… in the morning the boy was gone. Between the age of two and three he had over thirty chemo treatments done to his small body… but he never stopped living!
Finally, the doctors sent Aaron home to die… it was the third time this had happened… but Aaron, like always, beat the odds and lived another day… the phone rang at the Gautreau home, ‘Is he still alive? Bring him in… a new drug has arrived from the Terry Fox Foundation…’
It was worth a try… Aaron began treatments… there were signs of improvement… his quad muscle on his right leg was removed… nothing but femur was left… the harsh effects of the new drug and the mass amount that he had to take… took a toll on Aaron’s heart… rendering it to only half its capacity… this little boy… who had faced a lifetime of adversity in the short span of his four year life… soldiered on… slowly regained his strength… faced death… and won…
Now the task of rebuilding his life…
That following year, Aaron took part in his very first Terry Fox Run… without Terry doing what he did; Aaron knows he wouldn’t be alive today. Aaron completed his run that day and two very special guests arrived and presented young Aaron with flowers… they were none other then
Terry Fox’s parents…
Off to school… it was tough… he wanted to run and play with all the other kids… he knew he was weak… but he went at life as hard as he could. There were good days and bad days… his father hung a plaque above his bed… it simple said, ‘How can I win this day?’ Every morning he would look up and see it… and know he would give his best and forget the rest. To this day that plague hangs on his wall and Aaron lives by those words.
Aaron the kid, took on all challenges, and well, broke that femur three times… he was (and is restless). Finally the third time, there were complications and when it was all said and done his right leg was six inches shorter… this caused other concerns and at the age of twenty-two, Aaron faced another test in his life… he needed to have his leg amputated… a tough decision, but the leg had to be removed and a prosthetic limb became part of his life.
Aaron has long since moved on about the leg… he reminds me that the leg is not who Aaron Gautreau is… it is a part of his being, but not the heart and soul… he knew that I noticed his limp when we met… but he soon taught me that he is not concerned about that… he wants you to know the person he is…
Now at twenty-six years old, Aaron has the resolve to support and help our local Terry Fox
Run… he is living proof… that what Terry Fox did saved his life… Terry never ran for himself, he ran to save lives of folks across Canada… Aaron stops, looks me in the eye and says, ‘Would you run all night to save a friend from cancer?’ His point hits me hard.
Aaron has a better grasp on life then most of us. He connects with folks, encourages those around him and enjoys helping others… his parents instilled values… strong family ties… a strong faith…
It would be pretty easy for Aaron to say how life has done him wrong… but after all this guy has been through… his energy for life… his belief to make every day the best… his positive attitude… his drive to succeed… his goal to help others… makes me believe there is a lot of his hero in him… Terry Fox.
Aaron told me, without a doubt, that this year’s Terry Fox Run in Simcoe will save someone’s life right here in Norfolk… the strength of his conviction when he says it is something I will not doubt… after all, he is living proof… Terry Fox saved his LIFE…
Support the Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research, Sunday, September 18th at Simcoe Composite School. Registration is at 10am, Opening Ceremonies at 11am, BBQ to follow. For more information give Val a call at 519-426-5405.
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