May 23rd, 2018

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Look Inside

Pg. 6 - Sir James Dunn Public School: "Art Work" Displays Artistic Talents

Pg. 4 - Michipicoten Chronicles: Caribou Island Saga Pt. 4

Pg. 6 - Ecole Saint Joseph: De beaux messages & Jeux FrancoOntarien

Pg. 12 - Lions Club Walk For Dog Guides

Boat Safe Week . . . . . . . . Pg. 2 Business Directory . . . . . . Pg. 2 Carol Hughes, MP . . . . . . . Pg. 3 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . Pgs. 9-11 Community Events . . . . . Pg. 10 Crime Scene . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 4 Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 9 Horoscopes . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 9 LDHC Foundation News . Pg. 12 Letter To The Editor . . . . . . Pg. 3 School News . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 6 Storytime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 8 Sudoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 5 Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 11 Wood Heat Rebate . . . . . . Pg. 3

Canadian Red Cross Honours Volunteers

Article & photos by Barb Fisher   The 18th annual Red Cross Volunteer Awards dinner honoured once again the amazing volunteers who help shape our community's reputation as a great little town. Darlene Trovarello, Community Services Co-ordinator opened the celebration by thanking all volunteers who provide services in the North Algoma District. In presenting "2017 In Review" the many accomplishments and changes over the year were acknowledged.   Diane Lajambe, Deputy Director Community Health and Wellness added her congratulations and noted that Wawa is her favourite community to visit - so much enthusiasm from the impressive number of 30 volunteers drawn from such a small population.   Jenni McDonald, Disaster Management Coordinator spoke next giving great praise to our Disaster Services amazing volunteers who really "have it all together", and "keep it all together"!

Jenni continued by outlining the seven Fundamental Principals that guide the Red Cross in the many facets of their service, and gave much praise to Darlene Trovarello who has worked diligently in coordinating the many programs headed by the Red Cross since its inception 18 years ago.   Meals on Wheels is now 18 years old. The program has 15 volunteers who just this past year delivered 1,500 meals in Wawa and White River. The Transportation Program is 13 years old and fills the needs of the frail elderly by providing rides for in-town and out-of-town medical appointments. Recently funding was secured through the Ministry of Transportation for a 5-year extension to the Transportation service also in White River.The Home Maintenance Program cleared over 1,000 driveways this winter! The Friendly Visiting Program has logged many hours with volunteers visiting the elderly, and Telephone Assurance volun-

teers provided a welcoming service in giving our vulnerable seniors peace of mind. The Assisted Living Program continues to have amazing success in it's fifth year. Emily Boychuk and her attentive staff have our seniors well taken care of. Much praise is given from the health care community and families for this program which involves extensive hours to keep high risk seniors in their homes beyond the years that normally would be possible.   Many door prize winners were picked randomly from the hat and most everyone went home with a flowering plant or a red cross satchel bag, and after a delicious roast beef dinner with all the trimmings prepared by the Legion Ladies, the awards for service got underway. Three year milestone certificate and pins were awarded to Margaret McMillan and Dave Seguin providing Transportation services, and Dorothy Egan and Maria Lelanc who deliver Meals on Wheels. Five Year Milestone awards went to

Dan Bruno, Meals on Wheels, Transportation provider and Disaster Services operator, Dave Farago and Elizabeth Woods, Meals on Wheels and Barb Sutherland, Meals on Wheels and Disaster Services. Louis Dereski received fifteen year milestone accolades for his impressive service with Meals on Wheels.   In summary, Darlene acknowledged and thanked Red Cross partners: WawaNews.com, Algoma News Review, JJAM FM, River City Cafe in White River, and Lady Dunn Health Centre for their support throughout the year. With our aging popu-

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lation the need for services the Red Cross provides will be increasing exponentially in the coming years. Please consider volunteering your time; qualifications are non-threatening and the self-satisfaction in helping people in need is empowering.


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