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n May 24, 2016 it was made public that lead singer Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip had terminal brain cancer. Before we dig into our story I thought it best to tell you
about that cancer according to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada - GLIOBLASTOMA – “It’s the most common and most aggressive cancerous primary brain tumour (a tumour that starts in the brain). Glioblastomas are made up of different cell types and are usually highly cancerous because the cells reproduce quickly and have a large network of blood vessels supporting them. Most of these tumours occur in the cerebral hemispheres but can develop in other parts of the brain such as the corpus callosum, brain stem or spinal cord. Like many brain tumour types, the exact cause is not known, but increasingly research is pointing toward genetic mutations. “PREVALENCE OF GLIOBLASTOMA: The rate of glioblastoma is about two to three per 100,000 people in Canada, the United States and Europe. This type of tumour is more common in older individuals and more common in men than women. Each case is unique, but average survival, even with aggressive treatment, is less than one year.”
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his past summer our country watched as Gord Downie a Canadian icon stood proud in the face of cancer and did what he does best, he played his music with every ounce of energy, passion and resolve. My wife, son and I were lucky enough to get tickets to the first show the Tragically Hip did at the Air Canada Centre (ACC) in Toronto. The events of that day led me all the way back to Port Ryerse.
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“Wheat Kings and pretty things let’s just see what tomorrow brings.” Since hearing about Gord Downie, I have read all the articles I could find. It became a bit of an obsession. I wasn’t sure why I was being drawn back. Lines from a Hip song came to mind once again, “I come from downtown Born ready for you Armed with will and determination And grace, too” I even had Lirum take my photo in front of the huge Hip picture that adorns the outside of the ACC with the words, “THOSE NIGHTS IN TORONTO” The day of the concert seemed to be taking on a surreal meaning, like something kept directing me. I tried to shake it off and headed to the sports store across the street. Walking in I saw all of the Leaf jerseys and I instantly started singing in my head (I should have seen that one coming), “Bill Barilko disappeared that summer he was on a fishing trip The last goal he ever scored won the Leafs the cup.” My soul finally leads me back to the ticket window at the ACC. There is no line, I walk up and ask if there are any tickets for the show that night. She says there are tickets, $60 each. Hip starts up in my head, “$2.50 for a hi-ball, And buck and a half for a beer Happy hour, happy hour Happy hour is here.”
I snap up the tickets and that evening I am enthralled by the show! My mind just kept thinking this very well might be the last time I ever hear the Hip live. This huge sigh left my chest. I know why I am here at this show, but something else is pulling at me, I just can’t put my finger on it. The performance by the band was inspiring. You were locked in a moment in time with the band and the music. It washed over you, your eyes were locked in on the shimmering suit Gord Downie was wearing. His whole being seemed to radiate energy to every corner of the ACC. It was an emotional evening that no one wanted to end. It grabbed your soul and rocked your foundation. It made you believe anything was possible and that we were unstoppable. I left the concert feeling all kinds of emotions - happy for the moment, sad for the reality, anger at cancer. Yet still a part of me was searching for something. It was almost a month later when I sat down with Deb Slack in Port Ryerse and talked to her about her battle with cancer. She was telling me how tired she was and there it was, Gord Downie singing in my head, “Tired as f**k I wanna stop so much I almost don’t wanna stop See nothin’ Can’t and won’t Will and can” Please read Deb’s story on the following page. I think I know why those tickets came my way!
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The Path We Choose
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here are many choices in life, yet often we are not able to decide how things will turn out. We can sit around and wait for the end or we can take control back and carve our own path.
Most of us grow up following the road that society has set in front of us. We learn early not to go against the grain or ask why; we just do as we are told. We assume professionals know the answers to most of our problems, so we listen, heed their advice and follow their instructions, because that is the way things are done. Let’s consider for a moment that perhaps just maybe, following the path society has set for us these past 100 years hasn’t always been the right choice. How would we know?
We need to ask more questions, educate ourselves, listen to our hearts and trust our judgement! Life breaks down to individual moments. We can stay on the wheel of the norm, but if we never ask the question, “Who am I?” We never know who we can become! I met Deb Slack a few weeks back, all 86 pounds of her. The fire for life burned brightly in her eyes. I knew right away this lady was a fighter, ready to carve out her own path . Deb has always been the type of person to take care of herself. Exercise and eating properly were main staples in her life for many years. Then one day everything changed. It was October 3, 2013 and out of the blue she started vomiting. Deb remembers the day with great detail; it is etched in her mind. You
Deb and Doug Slack
see Deb has been battling pancreatic cancer for almost three years. She has had surgery (whipple procedure), chemo treatments, been to hell and back and as I sit and chat with her and her husband Doug, I am beginning to understand the world as they see it. It took a long time for it to sink in that she had cancer. To this day Deb still finds it hard to believe! There was a small reprieve from the disease from November 2014 until July 2015 when it was in remission. Both Doug and Deb attacked the cancer from every direction. Besides the surgery and chemo treatments they turned to Dr. Elizabeth Storjohann at the Woodside Clinic who used a holistic approach. Deb educated herself and turned to a more naturopathic approach with her diet and supplements. She also started looking at alternative therapies to battle her pancreatic cancer. The path was showing some light, they were beginning to find their way! When I asked about their daughter, a smile crossed Deb’s face. You could feel the love when Deb talked about her. She told me how proud she is of her daughter and the fundraising BBQ she and her friends did to help raise funds for Deb’s treatment. It was hard for both Doug and Deb to tell their daughter about Deb’s illness. She was away at school and they wanted her to keep her focus. They soon realized they needed to talk with her about the whole situation. Their path just became a little wider. With the cancer back, the medical professionals told Deb in so many words that her path was growing dark, her choices slim. Tangled in cancer; it was slowly strangling her body. They gave no hope. They could not see the soul within the framework. They only saw a blocked path.
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For Deb and Doug this was not acceptable. They have been married 28 years and have always found a way. When they were told they would never be able have children… well guess what, they did. There is no quit. Both Deb and Doug say there are tough days where they pick each other up and carry on. Strong and
determined this fight is not over, the path just needs to turn towards a new direction, one where they can find hope! It was at this point Deb met a lady who had battled cancer and ended up going to a clinic in Mexico (Hope4Cancer). Deb listened to the lady's story and decided she needed to learn as much as possible about the treatments there and see if it could help her. After much research both Deb and Doug decided they had to try.
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n October 2013 one of my best friends, Debbie had been experiencing nausea along with right sided pain in her back.
She was referred to a General Surgeon in November who scheduled an endoscopy/colonoscopy where results were found normal. A biliary scan was completed in February and Debbie was diagnosed with a dysfunctional gallbladder. Laparoscopic surgery was performed and her gallbladder was removed and was told everything else looked good and there was no cancer. Debbie returned to the General Surgeon in April for a follow-up visit complaining of the very same symptoms again. He told her that she was "just a worrier" and he couldn't do anything more for her and walked out of the office leaving her feeling hopeless. Three days later Debbie found a new family Doctor who ordered an ultrasound which showed she had a mass on her pancreas. Scared and confused Debbie was referred to Juravinski Cancer Centre where they performed a 7.5 hour surgery (whipple procedure) on May 30, 2014. Sadly Debbie was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer with liver mets. Debbie underwent 9 rounds of chemotherapy ending in November 2014. Her cancer had gone in remission and they were elated, however 7 months later the cancer had returned. Her oncologist told her he could never cure her but he did offer chemotherapy at lower doses due to her extreme weight loss and toxicities from the last chemo. He also stated that she may be headed for comfort measures and suggested a hospice centre. Debbie and her spouse refused to accept this and decided to look elsewhere for treatment options. They travelled to Reno Nevada in January 2016 to see Dr. James Forsythe at the Century Wellness Clinic and received various treatments such as IPT (low dose insulated potentiated therapy), Poly MVA, Vitamin C infusions and Hydrogen Peroxide. When Debbie arrived in Reno her cancer markers were at 3000 and leaving Reno they were at 475. Debbie returned home with all her supplements in tow and was in good spirits and her CA markers continued to decline. Unfortunately after 5 days her port became infected and 2 weeks later her port was removed. Her CA markers continued to decline until July 2016 where they started to elevate again causing undue stress and concern. An ultrasound was done confirming she had 2 lesions on her liver. Both Debbie and her spouse are not ready to give up and let Cancer Win. She wants more than anything to see her daughter graduate from college, get married and have children and hold those grandbabies in her arms. Sadly Debbie and her husband have exhausted their savings, their inheritance and their home is up for sale due to expenses incurred for alternative treatments, naturopath and supplements.
Currently, the chemo is slowly overtaking her body. They both stand looking out with a clear mind of what lies in front of Deb. She understands what must be done and it is her choice and that of her family. She is headed to Hope4Cancer. The path just got a little brighter. Will it work? I don’t know, but that is life, isn’t it. Deb understands the implications. It is her life. She is looking down her path now and she sees HOPE. She is not ready to stop believing! In my conversation with both Deb and Doug my eyes were opened to a lot of failures within our own system and how it needs to be overhauled. Deb needs to get better to carry on the fight to help others. She has more paths to cross!
Both Deb and Doug want to say THANK YOU to all the folks who have donated, to the friends and family for their love and support! I want to share with you more of Deb’s story and let you know how you can help. Marg Winn, a good friend of Deb’s wrote the following with the assistance of her stepdaughter Caitlin (Winn) Fulton to launch the fundraiser Hope is Everything.
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Deb Slack and Margaret Winn When faced with something such as fighting for your life you realize how little... and how much money matters. How little because the things that are truly important in life such as waking up next to your spouse and watching your daughter grow into a beautiful person are priceless but as sad as it sounds if you want to live you have to pay for it. Although there is another treatment option for Debbie, it's in Mexico at the Hope4Cancer Clinic. Without your help she will not get there. We cannot fight the battle for Debbie or endure her pain and suffering that she feels on a daily basis and we cannot know the heartache that her husband and daughter feel but we can give them hope. We can give them the means to keep fighting. When she fights she is also fighting for everyone. We can be there to support them and to encourage them not to give up hope. HOPE IS EVERYTHING. Please, if you can find it in your heart to donate, it would truly mean the world to Debbie and her family. Any amount will make a difference (and if you are unable to donate please raise awareness). In advance, Thanks to everyone (Family, Friends and Angels) for giving Debbie and her family HOPE. Thank you and may God Bless you all, Margaret
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When planting, the soil must be warm enough under the surface to stimulate a little root growth prior to the winter freeze. The chilling is necessary to break the flower bud dormancy (vernalization) to have our bulbs produce blooms in the spring. Remember to plant your bulbs with the pointed end up. If it doesn’t seem to have a pointed end, look for the flatter side and evidence of roots, which is the end that goes down. If you still can’t be sure, plant the bulb on its side and it will figure out the proper direction by itself! As well, the rule of thumb is to plant the bulb two or three times as deep as the bulb is tall. The depth is to the base of the bulb, not the top. In a wide hole, place bulbs so they aren’t touching in threes, fives or sevens per hole for the most natural look. Throw a handful of bone meal in the planting hole and mix it lightly with the soil. This will give your bulbs a good boost for the best bloom. Water to the depth of the hole. When buying, look for nice, plump, firm, bulbs. Avoid those with scars or that feel spongy to the touch. The general rule is the larger the bulb the bigger the plant. And if you’re buying daffodils, look for bulbs that have two or more “noses” as you will get extra flowers for free! To have a good display of colour in your garden, right from March to the end of June, be sure to check the blooming times on the packages and get a variety of early, mid and late-blooming spring bulbs. Plant some bulbs in places where the sun beats down in early spring and some in cooler, shady areas of the garden allowing them to emerge later in the spring. Another way to extend bloom is to plant varieties of smaller bloomers, crocus, muscari, squill, chionodoxa, or snowdrops on top of the larger bulbs before burying them. There are some real showstoppers out there! A Frittilaria, or Crown Imperial can grow up to 3 feet tall with an exotic appearance. Now, next year is Canada’s 150 th Anniversary and I am planning on planting some red and white tulips to start my celebrations during the year. There are lots of packaged mixes to be found in most stores and bulk red and bulk white tulips are very available right now. Let’s see some great displays in the spring of 2017!
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Muse: the personification of a principal source of inspiration.
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and chatting. One of them went into the shop and asked her if she would like to join them. That man was Leonard Cohen and the young woman was Marianne Ihlen. Her husband had recently abandoned her and their baby. Hydra was the easiest of the Greek islands to reach from Athens. Cohen had come earlier that year in order to escape the rain of London, England. He had booked a passage to Greece and had ended up on Hydra, which was home to a number of artists and bohemians. He bought a small house with no electricity or plumbing, partway up the cliff, paying for it with a small inheritance from his grandmother. Marianne soon moved in with him and they spent much of the next few years living an idyllic existence. Leonard would write during the morning, then during the afternoon they would go
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But, the change is here or will be coming and the thoughts of getting rid of anything will just not go away. So upsetting, but the situation is real and eventually one’s common sense and not emotions prevail!! How to begin? What to start with? The type of collection will certainly help answer these questions. The things that have the most meaning can be put in a special spot and when starting there will not be a place big enough for these items!!!! Every senior has gone through this but with time the list of most valued does get smaller. Here are some suggestions that others have found helpful. • Should the collection be assessed for its monetary value? If so, do it. • Contact persons or groups who have the same type of collection, they may be interested in this one. • Are there family members or close friends that you want to have the collection or parts of it? For example, jewellery or books. • Could a community group use it for a fundraiser? If so, let these groups know you want to donate it for their efforts. • Start with something you no longer wear, use or want - it’s easier to do.
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Fall Fishing Opportunities
T
his has been an exceptional summer for boaters and anglers alike. The temperatures and sunshine have provided ample opportunities to use our boats, catch some fish, enjoy water sports and appreciate the social opportunities that go along with boating and fishing. As sad as it can be to see summer go, the fall fishing season that follows provides plenty of fishing options for anglers. As multi-species anglers, we welcome the fact that activity increases for almost all fish species. Cool nights and warm sunny days peak a fish’s metabolism.
Even though Labour Day has passed, there is lots of good fishing to be experienced before water becomes ice. One of the best fall fisheries in Ontario’s lakes is perch fishing. It is the time for jumbos and numbers as they search out baitfish. Perch like to roam and follow their food source. What was there yesterday may not be there tomorrow. Sometimes the school of perch has only moved just outside of your casting distance. Hunting is the name of the game here. Use your electronics and search out a school of baitfish and look for a school of perch nearby. Perch start to migrate towards shallow water in preparation for the winter in search of food and weedlines. Lively minnows are the hot bait. Perch are not shy about feeding throughout the daylight hours at this time of the year. Our best luck is to stay away from the crowds. Locate your own fish and you will increase your odds. In the Great Lakes, salmon and trout species are staging off river mouths waiting for freshets of water to assist them with their upstream migration. Now that these fish are only a few miles offshore, boats of all sizes can be used to fish for them,
subject to weather conditions. Trolling body baits with a lot of slow side-to-side action can account for lots of hook-ups. If you do not own downriggers or Dipsey Divers do not despair. Deep diving body baits flat-lined from spinning or casting rods will put the lure into the productive depth range.
As evening temperatures begin to cool, smallmouth and largemouth bass will begin moving from their deep water haunts to shallower water. Locate their migration routes and cover this water thoroughly. Most fish will be situated very near, if
not on the bottom. Present your bait accordingly. These fish can be very aggressive as they start to feed to prepare for the cold waters of winter. Using a Berkley Havoc Smash Tube on the bottom and Berkley PowerBait Dropshot Power Bass Minnow on a drop shot rig are very productive methods to employ. Pike and musky definitely become more active in the fall as the water temperature drops. Both species begin to roam in search of prey. Musky and pike become binge feeders during this time of the year. They virtually do not eat during the winter months meaning they have to build up their fats now. The use of large body baits, spinnerbaits and in-line spinners are good bets. Becky will tell you a pink inline spinner is a great choice. Trolling can be very effective since you cover a lot of water. For us, pike and musky fishing involves a lot of casting. Don’t just randomly cast – rather choose locations that offer a promising chance for a hookup. Edges of weedlines, weed flats and drop-offs are all high percentage spots. Two keys for fall walleye fishing are large baits and slow presentations. It is important to locate fall walleye before commencing to fish. If not you could end up with a non-productive excursion. This is one species where you must be a good student of your sonar. Like pike and musky, the walleye become roamers looking for prey. As for pike and musky, trolling is the key for success on the Great Lakes. But don’t forget you can take walleye by presenting baits on the bottom. The secret is once you find a school, stay with it no matter your bait presentation method. In the fall we wrestle with the tough decision to put the boat away, or keep it ready for fall fishing on the lake. Once the leaves begin to change our main focus turns to hunting steelhead with the fly rod. When the steelhead begin their fall migration, it gives us many opportunities to hook into a silver beast using what we feel is probably the most difficult technique. With so many rivers serving Lake erie Boaters and river mouths in Ontario where this technique is highly for over 60 years productive, it’s also tough to decide where we should fish.
If you don’t fly fish, you can still enjoy catching migratory steelhead in the rivers. Using a spinning rod and
reel combination allows you to throw artificial lures, worms and steelhead/salmon eggs. Plastic and glass beads, imitating trout and salmon eggs, are the latest hot bait. There are literally hundreds of colours and sizes to choose from. If you do not have real eggs, choose Berkley PowerBait Eggs and Trout/ Steelhead Egg Clusters. You can present your bait offerings either bouncing along on the bottom or suspended under a delicate float. With less boating traffic, cooler temperatures and magnificent foliage colours, this definitely is an enjoyable time to be an angler on the open water or on the bank of a stream.
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