Health
The Renfrew Mercury - October 27, 2011
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AUCTION SALE Clearance Auction for Ottawa & Valley Businesses SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH at 9:30 AM held at the Cobden Ag Hall Travel Hwy 17 to Astrolabe Rd., Astrolabe Rd., to Cobden Fairgrounds
Hummels, good glass, lg asst of collectables, asst jewelry, some furniture &tools, and much more! Hope you can be with us.
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STEWART’S AUCTIONS R0011156381
Cobden, ON (613) 646-7649
Please note that we will be Remembrance Day, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2011
R0011158779
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AUCTION SALE For HANK VAN DER HORN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH at 10:00 AM
Now that’s cool – singing and dancing to support digital mammography Really Cool Initiatives are really cool friends of Renfrew Victoria Hospital. They are a talented group of musical theatre lovers who support important causes right here in their own backyard. Their most recent original production Do You Believe In Magic? raised $6,250 for the RVH Foundation’s Digital Mammography Fund. The generous donation was generated by ticket sales from their successful Aug. 21 to 24 shows held at St. Joseph’s High School, which featured Renfrew and area singers and dancers. Really Cool Initiatives was established 12 years ago by Norm and Kathy Dagg. Kathy helps with the writing and then produces and directs the production every two years. She says it is very much a family affair with her sisters and brothers helping out. This summer her daughter, Jennifer St. Michael, who returned to Renfrew and is a physiotherapist at RVH, joined the team, singing in the show and co-directing with her. And the decision to direct ticket proceeds to the Digital Mammography Fund was an easy one, says Dagg. “Our musical director, Elizabeth Brumm, is a breast cancer survivor.” Many of the ladies behind the scenes are part of the Ontario Breast Screening Program and come to RVH for regular screening. “We know that early detection is key, and it is always great when we can support a specific cause that directly supports our community and will go a long way in improving health care,” Dagg comments. What started with a small group of 15 members has grown to 40. Their ages range from six years old to 70-something and everyone has a wide range of backgrounds and interests, but all share a common passion for theatre arts.
Each production is a showcase of the talent with a touch of local flair and humour. “There is always something for everyone,” says Dagg of the musical selections. Everything ranging from When You Wish Upon A Star to Don’t Stop Believing were a part of the last show. Along with the cheque presented to RVH, Really Cool Initiatives also presented $500 to the Renfrew food bank. “We really want to send a heartfelt thanks to our many supporters, sponsors and all of our friends who donated items for the show,” mentions Dagg. “Everyone is very, very generous and we couldn’t do what we do without them.” “I know firsthand how hard the Daggs, all of the performers, musicians, costume designers, stage help, ticket sellers and so many others work on this event. On behalf of RVH, I would like to express my appreciation,” says hospital CEO Randy Penney. The opportunity to listen to this talent in our own community is a reward enough, said Penney. For our hospital, and specifically our digital mammography program to be the charity of choice for this group, is truly extra special, he added. Digital mammography is slated to arrive at RVH in early 2012. As there is no funding from the Ministry of Health for capital equipment, the hospital is required to raise $700,000 to acquire the new state-of-the-art breast screening tool. “Groups like Really Cool are amazing champions for us, as well as the people in our community who support them,” says Barb Desilets, RVH’s foundation director. She noted that several 50/50 draw winners donated the proceeds back to the cause. “What they have done makes a huge difference in our efforts.”
RVH mammographers Meredith Brabant and Debbie Tiernay, and Lori Bulmer and Jennifer St. Michael of Really Cool Initiatives, are on hand for a cheque presentation by Kathy Dagg (far right), also of Really Cool Initiatives, to the Digital Mammography Fund.
Viewing at 9:00 a.m. held at 33347 Hwy 17, Deep River, ON 152.86’ X 303.59’ Irr Lot. Valuable property w/ direct access to Hwy 17. The site is comprised of 2 buildings connected. Transport turn-a-round. Employee picnic area. Some household items. Sale subject to owners discretion. Investors check this one out! Hope you can be with us.
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STEWART’S AUCTIONS R0011156402
Cobden, ON (613) 646-7649
Please find me a home Each week we feature animals from the Arnprior and District Humane Society that are up for adoption.
# 4150 Gabe Gabe was brought to the shelter to find a new home. He is a one-year-old neutered male who is just a big kitten at heart. He enjoys playing, and exploring, he gets along well with other cats. Gabe is affectionate and outgoing and he likes attention. He is a wonderful cat who will make a great companion for his new home.
# 4121 Austin Austin is one of many great cats at the shelter looking for new homes. He was brought in as a stray and never claimed. Austin is a two-year-old, neutered male. He is a wonderful cat with lots of personality and he is affectionate and very friendly. Austin is a curious cat who likes to explore and will follow you around for attention. He is easygoing and gets along great with other cats and he would be good with children. This very handsome orange tabby will make a wonderful addition to his new home.
Supplies the shelter needs: window cleaner, dry kitten food, canned kitten food and large woolen blankets. You can call the Arnprior and District Humane Society at 613-623-0916 between noon and 5 p.m Monday to Saturday or visit www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca