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Quality Care
For Life
Foundation
FALL 2011
A publication of the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation
Almonte’s newest family physician
has deep roots in the area
Almonte’s newest family physician, Dr. Bill Blaine, has deep roots in the area.
monte, with Dr. Rytwinski. While he considered a number of other Ottawa Valley locations
“My great-great-grandfather is buried across the road from where I am staying in
to establish his practice, he decided on Almonte.
Balderson,” says Dr. Blaine. “My grandparents lived in Car“I’ve always liked people who gravitate to small comleton Place and my mother worked at the Almonte General
munities and I have always had a soft spot for Almonte,” he
says. “The fact that Almonte has a Family Health Team was
Hospital’s Day Hospital.”
another very attractive thing about this community, because
Dr. Blaine, 34, began working in Almonte on April 26,
it means I can practise comprehensive medicine.”
2011, immediately after completing his residency in family
The Ottawa Valley Family Health Team (OVFHT) began
practice. He is currently taking new patients and is practising
operating
last November. In addition to local family physiat 38 Gomme Street in Almonte with local physicians Dr.
cians,
the
OVFHT has a nurse practitioner, a psychiatrist, a
Cecil Rytwinski and Dr. Anne Oldfield.
pharmacist, a chiropodist, a social worker, a registered nurse
Born in Trenton, Ontario, Dr. Blaine calls himself a
and a dietician. Together, they will deliver primary care ser“military brat” whose family moved several times when he
vices to patients, along with chronic disease management and
was a child. After high school, he attended Brock University
health promotion programs.
for four years, intending to become a phys-ed teacher. He
The first floor of the old Fairview Manor building is being
then completed a Masters degree in exercise physiology at
renovated to accommodate the Family Health Team, with
Queen’s University and began to consider a career in medioccupancy planned for early in 2012. Operating from one
cine.
location means services will be centralized and convenient
He applied to medical schools in Ireland and Australia
for patients and it also maximizes opportunities for health
and was accepted at Flinders University School of Medicine
care providers to collaborate and consult with each other to
in Adelaide, South Australia, where he spent five years.
enhance care.
He did his residency in family medicine at the University
In addition to family practice, Dr. Blaine is working in the
of Western Ontario.
Almonte General Hospital Emergency Department, assisting
“Family medicine is really the only area of practice I
in the OR and seeing patients in the Hospital.
have ever been interested in,” he says. “I like people, and I
“I am also very interested in lifestyle modification to
like understanding them and hearing their stories. Family
prevent disease,” he says. “In the future, I hope to establish
medicine is a challenge because you never know what is goprograms such as medically supervised weight loss.”
Dr. Bill Blaine is Almonte’s newest family physician.
Dr. Blaine’s office can be reached at 613-256-2514, ext.
ing to come through the door each day.”
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During his residency, Dr. Blaine did a placement in Al-
Give to the Almonte General Hospital/
Fairview Manor... Give to Life!
If you or your loved ones have ever used
the services of the Almonte General Hospital/
Fairview Manor, you know how important
it is to have high-quality care close to home.
As our community grows and ages, it is
more important than ever to make sure our
Hospital and Manor are fully equipped and
continue to offer a full range of services,
including emergency and obstetrical care, surgery, X-ray/ultrasound services and complex
continuing care.
The Almonte General Hospital/Fairview
Manor is here for you, your family, friends and
neighbours and we need your help!
When you support the Quality Care for
Life Equipment Fund, you are investing in
your health and in your community. Your gift
will make a meaningful difference that will
last for generations.
Your support will help Almonte General
Hospital purchase essential equipment for
patient care
The Almonte General Hospital has more
than $1.6 million worth of equipment on its
2011-12 capital request list.
“We have a newly redeveloped Hospital
and to remain on the leading edge we need
new equipment to replace aging equipment
and to ensure we stay up to date,” says Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation Executive Director Gerry Huddleston.
“Thanks to the support of our generous donors we are making progress, but we continue
to raise funds for several patient care equip-
ment items.”
Medical-Surgical Unit – The Hospital’s
Medical-Surgical unit requires a cardiac defibrillator, which costs $18,000. It also requires
PCA pumps, which cost $5,000. PCA pumps
permit patients to control their own pain
medication.
Operating Room – The OR requires two
laparoscopic scopes, which cost $4,000 each,
two anaesthetic smart carts, which cost $3,000
each and a $10,000 hysterscope tray.
Emergency Room – Equipment required
for the ER includes three IV pumps at $4,500
each, a gynaecology stretcher costing $8,000,
a crib costing $6,000, a $5,000 cardiac monitor
and a $2,500 Instant Lab Analysis machine.
Obstetrical Unit – The OBS Unit requires
a fetal monitor worth $10,000, five bassinets
and mattresses at $2,500 each, an $8,000 blanket for jaundiced babies, a $6,500 medication
cart, a $5,000 baby resuscitator and $5,000 for
a birthing bed.
Rosamond Unit – Equipment for the
Rosamond Unit, which provides complex
continuing care, includes beds and mattresses
worth $45,000, a hydrofoil bubble tub that
costs $33,000, a $26,000 bariatric bed, an
$8,000 therapy surface, a $7,000 medication
cart, a $4,300 blanket warmer and a $2,500
shower chair.
Lab – The Lab requires a urinalysis reader,
which costs $3,000 and a centrifuge machine
worth $3,100.
• Please turn to page 3
Successful House Tour
The Almonte General Hospital Fundraising Committee donated $18,000 to the Almonte
General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation October 24 for the purchase of a defibrillator.
The fundraising committee of dedicated volunteers expanded their ranks to more than 100 for
the Town and Country House Tour last June, which showcased several homes in the Almonte,
Appleton and Pakenham area. Members of the House Tour Committee included, from left,
Jamie Kraemer, Marilyn Linnenbruegger, Rhonda Virgin, Carol Bean, Lesley Todd, Heather
Sheffield and Rhonda Tees. Missing from the photo are Lynn Attley, Seanine Linnenbruegger
and Susan Muston.
What's Inside
Paramedics recertify ........2
Strong boards ...................3
Thank you donors ............4
Exemplary medal .............5
Dr. Keon guest speaker ....8
Legacy giving ........... 10-11
Lions golf a success .. 12-14
50th Anniversary ...........16
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Lanark County Ambulance Paramedics
complete annual certification
By Ed McPherson
Lanark County Ambulance paramedics recently completed their annual certification in the Advanced Life Support Patient Care program.
This program requires each paramedic to successfully
complete testing, which includes written, verbal and practical scenarios. The program reflects the current practices
for paramedics in Ontario and provides benchmarks for
evaluating the paramedic’s ability to deal with life-threatening situations, including paediatric, cardiac and trauma
emergencies.
The roles and responsibilities of a paramedic are specified in Ontario Regulation 257/00 under the Ambulance
Act. Part of this regulation requires that a paramedic be
able to perform specific medical directives under the
licence of a Regional Base Hospital (RBH) Medical
Director. The medical directives are designed to guide the
paramedic in the provision of timely and appropriate care
to their patients in the pre-hospital setting. The paramedic
must meet all requirements under the program to obtain the
title of “Paramedic”.
The responsibility for conducting the certification testing
rests with the Regional Base Hospital of Eastern Ontario
(RPPEO). A base hospital is a regional education center
that operates under the Ministry of Health and Long-Term
Care and is responsible for both the certification and medical oversight of the paramedics who work in a specific
geographical area. Certified instructors known as Clinical Leaders, who have undergone intensive training and
testing, conduct the program on behalf of the Ministry of
Health and Long-Term Care.
When paramedics attend a certification session they
receive education on all changes to the current directives
and any other information deemed relevant to their job.
These updates ensure that the paramedics are up to date on
the best medical practices for their patients. For example,
one recent change for the paramedic’s scope of practice
relates to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). A new
streamlined protocol allows paramedics to rapidly perform
CPR and defibrillation on a patient suffering from a cardiac
arrest. This change will allow paramedics to provide this
life-saving act more quickly.
During certification, paramedics are put through real-life
scenarios that test their ability to perform. Each scenario
must be completed within a certain time limit in order
for the paramedic to be successful. The paramedics face
multiple challenges, which range from newborns in distress,
to cardiac emergencies and, finally, to a multiple-problem
major trauma.
The paramedics are also tested on their ability to administer several medications (nitro-glycerine, ASA, ventolin,
Glucagon, benadryl and epinephrine ) based on the patient’s
condition. They also complete electrocardiograms on their
cardiac patients. The dosages and interventions depend on
the situation and severity of the call. The paramedic must
make the correct choice for the treatment of the patient in
order to successfully be certified.
Our paramedics look forward to the certification training as it ensures that our patients will receive the best care
available.
Ed McPherson is Deputy Chief of the Lanark County
Ambulance Service, which is administered by the Almonte
General Hospital.
Airway management
Practicing Injections
Lanark County Ambulance Service Primary Care Paramedic Beth Neil, left, gives an injection while colleague Michele
Kereluk looked on.
Primary Care Paramedics Clark Bingley and Ashley
Gorham are shown practising airway management as part
of their continuing medical education. The paramedics
were members of one of six classes undertaking their
annual recertification for the Lanark County Ambulance
Service.
Recertification
Performing CPR
Primary Care Paramedics Clark Bingley and Ashley Gorham, from the Lanark County
Ambulance Service, perform CPR on a mannequin as part of their annual recertification.
Lanark County Ambulance Service (LCAS) Primary Care Paramedics recently completed
their annual recertification. Six teams of paramedics participated in the training, which
they must complete successfully to remain employed as paramedics. Sixty-five of the 85
member LCAS received training while the remaining 20 completed the training with their
home base service.
FALL 2011 - AGH-FVM Quality Care for Life - PAGE 3
Meet the Almonte
General Hospital/
Fairview Manor Board
of Directors
The Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor (AGH/FVM) is governed by
a strong, active Board of Directors drawn
from our community.
The Board has 12 elected members and
four non-voting members, appointed under
the Public Hospitals Act, and one Honorary
Director. The elected members can serve
a maximum of three, three-year terms and
the terms are staggered to ensure continuity
on the board. Here are the members of the
2011-12 Board of Directors.
Dr. Thomas Todd, Board Chair – Dr.
Todd joined the Board in 2005 and became
Board Chair in June 2011. An Almonte
resident, Dr. Todd is the Director of Physician Consulting Services for the Canadian
Medical Protective Association.
Paul Virgin, Vice-Chair – Mr. Virgin, a
financial advisor, joined the Board in 2006.
An Almonte resident, Mr. Virgin chairs the
Quality and Risk Management Committee.
Carol Bean, Honorary Director – Mrs.
Bean is immediate Past Chair of the Board.
A retired Registered Nurse, Mrs. Bean
joined the Board in 2000. The Pakenham
resident chairs the Governance and Nominating Committee.
Lucy Brown – Mrs. Brown, who is a domestic engineer, joined the Board in 2011.
She lives in Almonte.
Donna Brown – An Almonte resident,
Mrs. Brown is a consultant. She sat on the
Board from 2004-10 and rejoined the Board
in 2011.
David Gomme – A retired Certified
Management Accountant, Mr. Gomme
joined the Board in 2010. He lives in
Almonte.
Sue Hamilton – An information technology professional, Mrs. Hamilton joined the
Board in 2011. She lives in Almonte.
Gary Hannah – Mr. Hannah, who lives
in Gloucester, is the founder and co-owner
of Vocantas Inc. in Kanata. He joined the
Board in 2011.
Jacqueline Kirkland – A Nurse Practitioner, Mrs. Kirkland joined the Board in
2011. She lives in Almonte.
Susan Muston – An Almonte resident,
Mrs. Muston joined the Board in 2011. A
software test engineer, Mrs. Muston chairs
the Board’s Finance and Audit Committee.
Betty Preston – Retired Pharmacist
Betty Preston joined the Board in 2008. She
lives in Almonte.
Rhonda Tees – A retired marketing/communications executive, Mrs. Tees joined
the Board in 2009. The Pakenham resident
chairs the Human Resources Committee.
Chris Van Barr – A Kinburn resident,
Mr. Van Barr co-leads Gowlings Intellectual Property Litigation National Practice
Group. He joined the Board in 2011.
The Board’s four non-voting members
are AGH/FVM President and CEO Mary
Wilson Trider, Chief of Staff Dr. Anne
Oldfield, President of the Medical Staff
Association Dr. Heather Abramenko
and Vice President, Patient and Resident
Services and Chief Nursing Officer Donna
Leafloor.
2011-12 AGH/FVM Board of Directors
Members of the 2011-12 Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Board of Directors are
shown at their October meeting. Front row, from left, AGH/FVM President and CEO Mary
Wilson Trider, Board Chair Dr. Thomas Todd, Vice-Chair Paul Virgin and Past Chair Carol
Bean. Back row, from left, Chris Van Barr, AGH/FVM Vice President Patient and Resident
Services and Chief Nursing Officer Donna Leafloor, President of the Medical Staff Dr.
Heather Abramenko, Chief of Staff Dr. Anne Oldfield, Lucy Brown, Jacqueline Kirkland,
Betty Preston, Susan Muston, Rhonda Tees and David Gomme. Missing from the photo are
Board members Donna Brown, Sue Hamilton and Gary Hanna.
Give to the Almonte
General Hospital/Fairview Manor
• From the front
X-ray – The X-ray Department requires a $17,000 ECG machine.
Physiotherapy – The Physiotherapy
Department requires a patient standing
frame, which costs $6,000.
How You Can Help!
1) Join our special group of loyal and
dedicated donors who support Quality
Care for Life at the Hospital and Manor
on a monthly basis through the Monthly
Giving
Program.
2) Consider a gift in your will. To
include a bequest in your will, have your
lawyer prepare a new will or add a
codicil to your existing document.
3) Use assets for your charitable gift.
Gifts such as cash, stocks, mutual funds,
RRSPs, life insurance, RRIFs, pensions,
term deposits, real estate, art or jewellery
can often provide tax savings.
We are here to assist you!
The Almonte General Hospital/
Fairview Manor Foundation’s 12-member
Board of Directors and our Foundation
Executive Director Gerry Huddleston are
here to assist you with your gift. Let us
work together this fall for your benefit
and to support the purchase of life-saving
equipment for you, your family, friends
and neighbours.
Please begin your gift giving process
today by calling Gerry Huddleston,
Executive Director, AGH/FVM
Foundation at 613-256-2514 ext. 2297 at
work, 613-256-7924 at home or e-mail
ghuddleston@agh-fvm.com.
Recognizing long service
Welcoming Foundation Board members
Five new Board members joined the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation Board at its Annual General Meeting Oct. 5. Joining the Board are Art Levi, Al Lunney,
Debbie Quarrington, Angela Snyder and Phil Wood. In the photo, from left, are, Almonte
General Hospital/Fairview Manor President and CEO and Foundation Secretary Mary
Wilson Trider, Chair Art Solomonian, Mrs. Quarrington, Mr. Lunney, Mrs. Snyder, Vice
Chair Margaret Brunton and Mr. Levi.
The Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation Board said goodbye and thank
you to six dedicated members of the Board of Directors at its October 5 Annual General
Meeting. Leaving the Board are Chair Don Stewart and Leonard Lee, who have completed
three, three-year terms, Lesley Todd, Al Potvin, Jonathan Ralph and Carol Bean. In the
photo, from left are, Foundation Chair Art Solomonian, Mrs. Todd, Mr.Lee, Mr. Stewart, Mr.
Potvin and Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor President and CEO Mary Wilson
Trider, who is also the Foundation Board Secretary.
National
Philanthropy Day
November 15, 2011
Benefactor - $100,000 +
The Corporation Of The Town Of
Mississippi Mills
In memory of J. James Mackie
Mr. Justice James K. Hugessen and
Mrs. Mary Hugessen
James P. and Vera McGregor
Bank of Montreal
RBC Foundation
Almonte Lions Club
Leonard and Lorraine Lee
Founder - $50,000 - $99,999
Rural Expo 2003
Guido and Tanya Patrice –
Patrice’s Your Independent Grocer
Arthur N. and Helen J. Levi
Robert and Jennifer Connolly
Civitan Club of Almonte Incorporated
Bryn and Gaye Matthews
Terry Kell
Dr. Howard Silverman
Dr. Heather and Mr. Rob Abramenko
Dr. Franz and Karen Ferraris
Dr. Thomas and Lesley Todd
Gudrun and the late George Boyce
Friend for Life - $20,000 - $49,000
Canada Life
Anonymous
In memory of Alan and Marjorie Armstrong
Alfred and Barbara Potvin
May Magic Ball Committee
Don and Jean Stewart
Thomas and Michele Levi
Susan Kilburn
Royal Lepage Gale Real Estate
Edward and Isobelle Winslow-Spragge
Scotiabank Carleton Place
John Kerry and Family
In memory of Marion Kerry
In memory of
Mervin and Carol (Wacowich) Tosh
Dr. Geoffrey A. Lodge/Susan Calder-Lodge
In memory of Thelma Lodge
Mrs. Sheila MacIntosh
Don and Jean Stewart
Bill Kirkwood and Susan Hanna
Almonte Gazette – Metroland Media Inc.
The Barwick Family Foundation
Dr. Karen Stillman
Muriel (Hill) Green
Benjamin D. James
George and Gudrun Boyce
John and Helen Levi
Wayne and Jean Crawford and Family
Almonte General Hospital Auxiliary
RE Hein Construction Limited
Dorothy Leggett
Bill and Helen Halpenny
Dr. Louise Heslop and Mr. Lorne Heslop
CIBC Carleton Place
Marina Johnston and Family
In memory of Herb Johnston
Dr. Christiane Deschenes and Mr. Roger Chesser
Doris Cochran
Mr. & Mrs. Tom and Kay Cavanagh
Partner - $10,000 - $19,999
Doug, Deborah and Erin Coady
In loving memory of Sean
Val Willis In memory of Kenra Willis
John and Marie Dunn and Family
Robert and Thora Pugh
Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce
John and Ruth Steele
Dr. Stuart Gilson and Dr. Susan Gilson
Ray and June Timmons
Gerry and Anne Wheatley
Gord and Bonnie Pike
Jeanette Stewart
Philip and Gabrielle Wood
John Jamieson Family
Edward Kennedy
Ray and Ruth Fortune
Mel Ralph
Almonte General Hospital Gift Shop Volunteers
Philip Downey
Katherine Bach in memory of Dr. Rolf Bach
Eugene and Mildred Simpson
Almonte Ramsay Firefighters Association
David and Sandra Martin
Alan and Patricia Gale
Wilson Bassile
Hon. Justice Timothy Ray
and Kathy Coulthart-Dewey
Brian and Debbie Quarrington –Tim Hortons
Interspec Furniture
Edna Clement
Kathleen Burke
KatzGroup Canada/Rexall
Ralph Langtry
Ted Leggett
Coady's Car Care (Almonte) Ltd
In memory of Sean
Anonymous
Dr. Graeme McKillop and Dr. Jan McKillop
L.G. William Chapman
Paul and Rhonda Virgin
Reg and Gail Gamble
Paul and Angelika Adams
The Attley Family
Dr. and Mrs. M. Dolan
Karson Kartage and Konstruction Ltd.
Almonte Community Coordinators (The Hub)
Elizabeth Hewens
Jamie and Sherry Fortune
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 240
Maurice Lepage and Nancy Laws-Lepage
Ross & Corleen Bradley
Margaret Duncan Brunton
Jonathan and Joanne Ralph
Dr. Frank Murphy – The Murphy Family
Jack and Florence Virgin
Bob and Joan Rivington and Family
Herb and Helen Pragnell
Jean-Guy Legault and Lynda Ellis
- Almonte Pharmacy
Mary Casey
Tubman Funeral Homes
Ottawa Senator’s Foundation
Anonymous
John Drew
Jessie Henderson
Burn Your Bra
Katz Group Canada Ltd./Rexall Pharma Plus
Supporter - $5000 - $9,999
J.P. Bickell Foundation
John and Mary Lou Souter
Andrew and Glenna Brown
Klaus and Marilyn Linnenbruegger
Jane Edwards
John and Susan Muston
Paul and Ria Ralph
Harvey and Doris Cochran
Connie and Stan Mills
The Mancini Family
Gerry and Barb Huddleston
Michael and Janet Galligan
Mary Ellen Code
Joan Mullally
David and Helene Gilhooly
Stephen Brathwaite and Vicki Veenstra
Motion Creative Printing
Keith and Irene Brunton
Joe and Doris Spagnolo
Calabogie & Pakenham Highlands
In memory of Jane Dunfield
Alastair and Margaret Gale
W. Donald Miller
Lenore Newman
Chris and Kathryn Norton
Estate of Robert Henry Brydges
Alex and Elizabeth Gillis
In memory of Anne Clark
EMC – Your Community Newspaper
Peter and Judith Boomgaardt
Jim, Donna and Debbie (Tims)
In honour of parents Joseph and Mary
Dr. Mark Herman, Dr. Jaye Carlson,
Kyla and Jamie
Agnes O’Neil
Patricia Kennedy
Harry & Yvonne McLeod
IP Strategies
Crain & Schooley
Kelly, Huibers, McNeely
Almonte Veterinary Services
Francis and Robina Anderson
Mike Coady
Mel Hammond
Elizabeth Garlisch
Frank and Julia Thomas
Arnold and Mary Gunn
Al and Jeri Lunney
Dr. Cecil Rytwinski and Dr. Anne Oldfield
Lionel Easton in memory of Audrey Easton
Blackbird – Emily Arbour
Mr. Justice Alan & Mrs. Heather Sheffield
Jack and Kaye Devine
Norma Pasteris in memory of Raymond Pasteris
John A. Stewart and Family in memory of Kay
Wilfred and Jean Neilson
Ian and Jane Henderson
Jim and Bessie Paul
Angus Jamieson
CAPCORP Financial in memory of John Rooney
Mervyn and Doris Blaney
Elizabeth A. Campbell
Almonte Dental Clinic (Dr. Jim Kontogiannis)
William and Wendy Cox
Don and Anne Chapman
Mel Hammond
Mississippi River Power Corporation
George and Enid Nightingale
Ramsay Women’s Institute
Marilyn Snedden in memory of Earle Snedden
Michael and Olive Kennedy
In memory of Elsie Steele
Marnie Bruce
Marilyn G. Anderson and
the late Donald Morris Anderson
Rotary Club of Carleton Place
& Mississippi Mills
Ottawa Brass
Doug Lewis (in memory of Kay Lewis)
John and Muriel Terpstra
Royal Bank – Almonte
Mary and Gerry Blackwell
Lyman Gardiner and Doris Rankin
James & Dorothy Dunlop
Francis Sikora
Don and Lorna Johnson
Joanne Clifford
Friend - $2500 - $4999
Life Labs
Graham and Kay Hudson
Richard Armstrong and Nancy Lillico
Don and Lorna Johnson
Appleton Women's Institute
Robert and Patricia Morton
Lee Valley Tools
Kim Curran and Tracy Julian
Anne C. Fulton
E. Paul and Margery A. Winslow
IODE Captain Hooper Chapter
Dr. Naji Louis
Adrian Foster and Joanne Palmer
Pamela Murphy
David and Joan Lugsdin
William and Rhoda Dunning
Paul and Kathy Finner
Noel and Janet Noyes-Brown
Bob and Joan Bennett
R.W. (Sid) and Lillian Mohr
Judith Agnew and Brad Jones
Nina Mukerjee
Ottawa River Power Corporation
Marc & Sheila Lefebvre
Jim and Sandra Lowry
Canadian Space Services Ltd. – Allan Duncan
David and Brenda Walker
Robert Reid
Marion Armstrong
AGH Staff Association
Kevin Finner
John and Doris Falt
In memory of Grace Brown
Lyn Mayer-Jones
Leonard and Reva Dolgoy
Alex Hughes
Brian Munro & family
Glen and Marietta Hildreth
Desmond and May Giles
Brent and Donna Munro
Dr. Martin White
IODE Captain Hooper Chapter
RBC Almonte Staff
Royal Canadian Legion - Provincial Command
Florence Nightingale Home Foundation
Canadian Million Dollar Round Table Foundation
Friends of Sean Coady
Christopher Lea Dunning
Ian Keith Taylor
Frank and Pat Vetter
Linda Duncan
Bill and Maureen Slade
St. Paul's Church
Randy Shaw
Walter and Elisabeth Hofmann
Andrea Roper and Ward Smith
Algrove Publishing
Celtfest Committee
Clyde and Winn Elliott
Gwen Ralph
Diane and Art Brown
Heather Clement
Chris and Christine Must
Teagan Ashley Maczuszenko
Ray Woito and Joanna Scissons
Stephen and Ida Handfield-Jones
Land O' Lakes Shrine Club
Municipality Of Trent Hills
Dr. & Mrs. James and Kelly Lacey
Ray & Joyce Monette
Bert and Norma McIntyre
In memory of Cecil & Ann More
Windsor Building Supplies Ltd.
Sport Systems Canada Inc.
In memory of Joseph Kirkland
Bill and Betty Barrie
Robert and Sheila White
J.C. Smithson
Jane Torrance and Mike Kehoe
Joseph and Anna Lubbers
Eldon and Rita Munro
Paul and Deltry Zollman
Chuk and Kathryn Seto
Bryan Pollock awarded Emergency
Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal
Bryan Pollock is the latest Lanark County Ambulance
Service Paramedic to be awarded the prestigious Emergency
Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal.
The Governor General of Canada awards the medal. It
recognizes professionals who provide pre-hospital emergency medical services to the public who have performed
their duties in an exemplary manner, characterized by good
conduct, industry and efficiency that serves as a model for
others.
Mr. Pollock received his medal on September 29,
2011, at the Association of Municipal Emergency Medical
Services of Ontario Annual Meeting in Collingwood. It was
presented on behalf of Governor General David Johnston by
Major-General (Retired) Richard Rohmer, a former World
War II fighter pilot, high-profile lawyer, successful novelist
and one of Canada’s most highly decorated citizens.
Mr. Pollock has been a Paramedic for 20 years. “He has
provided outstanding
service throughout his career,” said Lanark County Ambulance Service Manager Jim McIsaac. “He is most deserving of this honour.”
The Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service
Medal was created in July 1994. Recipients must have
completed 20 years of exemplary service since October
31, 1991, including at least 10 years in the performance of
duties involving potential risk. Potential risk means the individual has been personally required to provide emergency
medical treatment to patients and is therefore subject to the
potential dangers at the scene and from direct contact with
patients.
Nominations for the medal are submitted to an Awards
Committee in each province and territory, which reviews
the nominees’ eligibility and, if acceptable, submits the
nominations to the Office of the Governor General for final
approval.
Mr. Pollock is one of 15 members of the Lanark County
Ambulance Service to receive the medal. The others are Jim
McIsaac (2002), Steven More (2007), Steven Allan, John
McElroy, Douglas Ferrill, Dale McCable, Peter Vanderputten and Rick Warren (2008), Daniel Gallant, Wayne Kehoe,
Ed McPherson and Mathew Popplewell (2009), Susan Duncan and Tony Wilcox (2010).
Exemplary service
Proud moment
Lanark County Ambulance Service Paramedic Bryan Pollock, right, was awarded the
Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal on September 29, 2011. Presenting
the award on behalf of Governor General David Johnston was Major-General (Retired)
Richard Rohmer.
Lanark County Ambulance Service (LCAS) Paramedic Bryan Pollock, second from right,
was awarded the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal on September 29,
2011. Shown with Mr. Pollock are, from left, LCAS Manager Jim McIsaac, Major-General
(Retired) Richard Rohmer, who presented the medal, and LCAS Assistant Manager Ed
McPherson.
If you are looking for a family physician,
contact the Ottawa Valley FHT
While in the process of coordinating an amalgamation
of all clinical offices in Almonte, the Ottawa Valley Family
Health Team (OVFHT) is looking for ways to best provide
care to the community we serve.
We are evaluating the health care gaps that exist in our
catchment area by creating a registry of community members looking for a physician.
If you do not currently have a family physician, or wish
to have a local family physician, and you live in Mississippi Mills – which includes Almonte, Pakenham, Ramsay,
Appleton, Blakeney, and Clayton, please call our office at
613-256-2514 ext. 2213 or email us at info@ovfht.ca.
We will ask you for your full name, mailing address, and
telephone number, and to indicate whether you a) do not
have a family physician or b) have a family physician, but
outside of the Mississippi Mills area.
This basic information is collected for the sole purpose
of contacting you.
Some people have called physician offices directly and
been referred to the FHT to be placed on this registry.
This redirection of calls is part of our effort to standardize the process for taking on new patients, which will be the
same for all physicians once they are practising under one
roof.
New patient information is provided in batches to the
physicians who are taking patients to allow them to manage
the additional workload associated with enrolling and getting to know each new person.
The physicians currently taking new patients are Drs.
Blaine, Forbes, McGarry and Murray.
It is the responsibility of each physician’s office to contact the patients on the list that has been provided to them.
If specific requests are made, we will forward those
names to the requested physician.
The Ottawa Valley Family Health Team will make every
effort to respond to the health care needs of the community
in a timely manner.
We also take this opportunity to thank you in advance
as you allow us to streamline our processes so that we can
better serve our patient population overall.
Antoinette Strazza is the Executive Director of the Ottawa Valley Family Health Team. For further information,
call 613-256-2514, ext. 2213 or send an email to info@
ovfht.ca.
AGH/FVM website contains
a wealth of information
The Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor
website at www.agh-fvm.com is a wealth of information
about the Hospital and Manor, including useful information for patients, residents and visitors. Here’s a sample
of what you can find on the site:
• Information about Hospital and Manor departments
and programs
• Who’s who in the Hospital administration and on its
Board of Directors
• A directory of local physicians
• Useful information for prospective inpatients and
outpatients
• Hospital and Manor news and coming events
• Postings of job opportunities at the Hospital and
Manor
• Hospital patient safety statistics
• Information about the AGH/FVM Foundation and
its activities
• Senior and junior volunteer opportunities
• Visiting hours and other visitor information
• Directions to the Hospital and Manor
• Useful links to other health care websites
You can also make donations to the Hospital and
Manor online. Visit www.agh-fvm.com today.
It takes a team to care for
our patients and residents at AGH/FVM
By Mary Wilson Trider
Many people are familiar with the African proverb about
how it takes a village to raise a child, and could probably
talk about the different types of citizens within a village
who would participate in the child’s life. Many people are
also familiar with the concept of a health care team to care
for a patient or resident, but I wonder how many of those
people are aware of just how big the team really is.
tive staff to uncover business trends, identify flawed or inefficient processes, match staff scheduling to actual demand,
support customers, provide managers the data to support
fact-based decisions and a plethora of other activities that
are generally pretty much invisible to the average customer
of the organization – or in our case, patient or resident of
Almonte General Hospital, Fairview Manor and Lanark
County Ambulance Service (AGH/FVM/LCAS).
The Support Services team
Of course we can all identify the physicians, nurses,
physiotherapists, pharmacists, lab technologists and others
who deal directly with patients and residents. When we
stop and think about the fact that while they are with us,
patients and residents live at Almonte General Hospital and
in Fairview Manor, the team expands to include staff in
the Support Services departments who often aren’t seen on
the front line and, without whom, the Hospital and Manor
couldn’t function. For example, did you know that:
An old adage states that “administration is only boring
when it’s done right” and at AGH (at least administratively)
we aim to be as boring as possible.
•
The Hospital and Manor have over 200,000 square
feet and six facilities
•
Engineering and Maintenance Department staff
maintain all plant operations and facility systems, provide
extensive preventative maintenance services and respond to
an additional 150 work orders per month, as well as taking
care of shipping/receiving, waste management, grounds and
equipment/furniture moves and set up
•
Housekeeping staff clean approximately 155,000
square feet of space per day and provide project services to
various departments
•
The Hospital operates an industrial laundry plant
providing services to the hospital, nursing home, ambulance
base, and external clients, including physicians and hairdressing services
•
The laundry processes over 40,000 lbs of regular
linen, specialty linen and personal clothing each month
•
The Food and Nutrition department prepares and
serves over 600 meals per day to patients, residents, staff,
visitors and outpatients in a state-of-the-art facility, using
fresh ingredients
Excellent, high-quality care requires a safe, welcoming
and pleasant environment where patients and residents feel
Consider the types of activities that make up what is
often referred to as the “back-office”. On behalf of AGH/
FVM/LCAS we issue 5,000 cheques each year to suppliers, many of which are local. Many of our suppliers have
service agreements, which are accessed through the 800
purchase orders and contracts issued every year. For our
428 employees, we annually pay in excess of $18 million
in wages and benefits through more than 11,000 individual
payments.
Mary Wilson Trider is the President & CEO of the Almonte
General Hospital/Fairview Manor.
comfortable and where the clinical professionals have the
tools they need to do their jobs.
Tidy grounds, clean buildings, fresh laundry and good
food are all essential components of such an environment.
The staff who provide these for the patients and residents
are integral members of the care team.
The administrative team
The success or failure of an organization’s activities
depends on the proper execution of plans, processes and
programs. No plan, no matter how good it may be, can be
successful without efficient and fair administration.
Organizations around the globe rely on their administra-
We expect 20,000 patients to visit our emergency department and clinics every year and we expect that patients
will spend 14,000 days admitted to the hospital. Each of
those patients requires a medical history to be created and
maintained as well as the admission and separation information.
The Hospital IT infrastructure includes a newly upgraded phone system, 200 computer workstations and servers
and miles of cabling all of which require regular maintenance.
Collectively, the staff who work in the Finance, Human
Resources, Health Records, Occupational Health, IT and
Administrative departments make sure that front-line care
and support services have the people, supplies, equipment
and technology necessary to look after our patients and residents. They are vital members of the patient and resident
care team. Without them, our organization would not be
able to function.
Local connection brings
urologist Dr. Ed Woods to AGH
Belleville urologist Dr. Ed Woods is now providing
services at the Almonte General Hospital (AGH), thanks
to his relationship with a local family.
“I met and married an Almonte girl, Anne Rooney,
who was an oncology nurse at the Toronto General Hospital,” says Dr. Woods. “We’ve now been together for 30
years, so I have had a long-time connection to Almonte.”
Dr. Woods previously practised at the Scarborough
General Hospital for 23 years, including the past seven
years as Chief of Urology.
“Then we decided to make a lifestyle change,” he
explains. “We have a cottage on Buckshot Lake and
decided to move to Belleville to be closer to the cottage
and to Almonte.”
Dr. Woods, who began practising in Belleville in
September, was also drawn to Quinte Health Care
because the organization had acquired a third-generation
green light laser.
“I specialize in using the green light laser, which
is special high-tech equipment that allows me to treat
benign prostate obstructions,” he explains.
After hearing that his sister and brother-in-law were
moving to Belleville, Almonte resident Steve Rooney
passed the information along to AGH Chief of Staff Dr.
Anne Oldfield. Arrangements were soon made for Dr. Wood
to begin providing urological services at AGH.
At present, Dr. Woods is spending a day at AGH once a
month.
"The Hospital has been looking for a urologist since last
December, when Dr. Power returned to full-time practice in
Ottawa,” says AGH/FVM President & CEO Mary Wilson Trider. “We were delighted to find someone with Dr.
Woods' skills and experience, who also has a connection to
the community."
Dr. Woods provides a number of urological services to
local patients, including consultations, vasectomies, circumcisions, testicular surgery and surgery for female stress
incontinence.
Patients wishing to access Dr. Woods’ services should
see their family physician for a referral. People without a
family doctor in the community are encouraged to contact
the Ottawa Valley Family Health Team at 613-256-2514,
Dr. Ed Woods
ext. 2602.
Dr. Woods, who was born in Quebec, grew up in the
U.S. and trained at the University of Toronto, said he
is very impressed with the Almonte General Hospital’s
facilities.
“The Almonte General Hospital is a beautifully
renovated facility, with excellent infrastructure,” he says.
“Both the operating rooms and the outpatient rooms are
beautiful, and the doctors and nurses are wonderful.”
Ottawa Valley FHT
Pharmacist excited
about new role
Ottawa Valley Family Health Team (OVFHT) pharmacist Jean-Guy Legault is excited
about his role as one of the Team’s interdisciplinary health providers.
“I really love this job,” said Mr. Legault. “Being part of a Family Health Team is an
excellent use of my training as a pharmacist, and the work I am doing frees up time for the
physicians on the team to see more patients and to spend more time with their patients.”
FHTs bring together a variety of health care providers to coordinate the highest possible
quality of care for patients.
“I see my role as a resource to the physicians on the FHT,” says Mr. Legault. “I can
relieve them of some routine tasks.” For example, Mr. Legault reviews the results of blood
tests that measure the effect of warfarin, a blood-thinning drug. “I review the blood work
and adjust the warfarin dose as needed, with the delegated authority from the physician,”
he explains. “I then contact the patient or caregiver to explain the results and any changes
to the medication. Previously, this was handled by the physician, and when testing occurs
every two or three weeks it can be time consuming.”
Mr. Legault also monitors and assesses diabetic patients before they meet with their
physician. “I review their blood work and can put the information directly into the patient’s
electronic health record,” he says. Administering immunizations, reviewing patients’ medications and assessing patients’ memory through a standard neuro-cognitive test are other
parts of Mr. Legault’s role.
“The big advantage of doing things like medication review as part of the FHT is that,
unlike in a pharmacy, I have access to the patient’s electronic medical record,” he says. “I
can see their results of blood and other tests.”
Mr. Legault says the FHT model is good for patients. “A multidisciplinary team, working together, means more resources are available, there is more collaboration and patients
outcomes are better,” he explains. “The emphasis on prevention also reduces the financial
impact of illness and chronic illness.”
At present, Mr. Legault works with the FHT for 12 hours a week, usually in the office
of Drs. Cecil Rytwinski, Anne Oldfield and Bill Blaine. He, along with local family physicians and the FHT’s other interdisciplinary health providers, are scheduled to move into the
former Fairview Manor building in January 2012. The building’s first floor is now being
renovated to accommodate the FHT. Operating from one location means services will be
centralized and convenient for patients. It also maximizes opportunities for health care
providers to collaborate and consult with each other to enhance care.
The Ottawa Valley FHT’s family physicians are Dr. Heather Abramenko, Dr. Bill
Blaine, Dr. Christiane Deschenes, Dr. Michael Dolan, Dr. Franz Ferraris, Dr. Melissa
Forbes, Dr. Ursula McGarry, Dr. Graeme McKillop, Dr. Frank Murphy, Dr. Jody Murray,
Dr. Anne Oldfield and Dr. Cecil Rytwinski.
The Team’s interdisciplinary health providers are Mr. Legault, Psychiatrist Dr. Rami
Habib, Nurse Practitioner Catherine Ramonal, Chiropodist Lena Peslar-MacMillan,
Dietitian Jill Bondy, and Social Worker Heather Perez Saiz. The team will also include a
Registered Nurse.
In addition to delivering primary care services to its patients, the OVFHT develops
and delivers chronic disease management and health promotion programs. Priority areas
for these programs include: Diabetes; Geriatrics; Respiratory diseases/smoking cessation;
Mental health; and Women’s health/maternal and postpartum care. Patients who are eligible
to participate in these programs are referred by their family physician.
If you are already enrolled with a local family physician, you automatically have access
to Ottawa Valley FHT programs and services. To find out if you are eligible for a particular
program or service, please talk to your family physician. Your family physician’s office will
also let you know when he or she has moved to the Old Fairview Manor building.
A remarkable achievement
Almonte Lions Club member Stewart E. Lee was presented with the International Association of Lions Clubs Life Membership Award May 20 at the Almonte General Hospital.
Mr. Lee, who joined the Lions Club in 1947, has been with the club for 63 years. Mr.
Lee lives in the Hospital's Rosamond Unit. Shown at the happy occasion are, from left,
Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor CEO Mary Wilson Trider, Mr. Lee and his
devoted wife Jean.
Lions Club life member
Almonte Lions Club member Stewart E. Lee was presented with the International Association of Lions Clubs Life Membership Award by Past President John Kerry May 20 at
the Almonte General Hospital. Mr. Lee, who joined the Lions Club in 1947, has been with
the club for 63 years. Mr. Lee lives in the Hospital's Rosamond Unit. Participating in the
happy occasion were, front row, Mr. Lee and his devoted wife Jean. Back row, from left,
Lions Club Secretary Ann Ladouceur, Lion Marina Johnston, Lions Past President Gerry
Wheatley, Mr. and Mrs. Lee's son Gord and daughter-in-law Marian Lee, Donna and
John Kerry.
Planned gifts support AGH-FVM
The Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor (AGH/FVM) benefits from planned
gifts to help purchase much-needed equipment for the Hospital and Manor.
“We very much appreciate receiving these gifts from generous donors who planned
ahead,” said AGH/FVM Foundation Executive Director Gerry Huddleston. “If you
are thinking about making a donation to support the Hospital and Manor, consider a
planned gift, such as a bequest, gift of securities or life insurance.”
You can make a bequest to the Foundation through your will, either in memory of a
loved one or on your own behalf. You can set aside a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate or any assets that are left after you have provided for your family.
Several donors have taken advantage of a tax provision that exempts donations of
appreciated securities from capital gains tax. You can transfer securities to a charity by
delivering endorsed certificates to the charity. The gift is complete the day the certificate is delivered and the donation receipt is based on the value of the security that day.
You can also transfer the securities from your brokerage account directly to the
charity's account. The donation is complete when the securities are actually transferred.
Donations of appreciated securities can be made during your lifetime or through your
estate.
Another approach to planned giving is to name the AGH/FVM Foundation as the
beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Gifts made through life insurance can often be
larger than otherwise possible and can be made without affecting your current financial
status.
Your financial advisor, lawyer, or accountant will be able to advise you regarding
your donation and how it can be managed to your best financial advantage.
To discuss your planned gift, please contact Gerry Huddleston at 613-256-2514
ext. 2297 or send an email to ghuddleston@agh-fvm.com.
Dr. Wilbert Keon was guest speaker at
Almonte General Hospital Annual General Meeting
Small community hospitals like the Almonte
General Hospital (AGH) “have a tremendous
role to play” in the delivery of health care
services and in providing health leadership,
Dr. Wilbert Keon said at the AGH Annual
General Meeting (AGM) June 6, 2011.
“A community hospital like this one is
the soul of the community,” said Dr. Keon, a
renowned heart surgeon, founder of the Ottawa Heart Institute, former Canadian Senator
and the current chair of the Champlain Local
Health Integration Network (LHIN).
“They are close to home for patients and
families and they cost less than half of what
large hospitals cost,” he said. “They are the
place people can get the medical attention and
help they need, and, more and more, communities are locating health, recreational and
other services in the same geographic area.”
Dr. Keon said the role of the Champlain
LHIN is to improve the connectivity of
more than 200 health care services provided
throughout its coverage area, which extends
from Deep River to Cornwall.
“Your hospital is the heart of your community and it is important to sustain it,” he said.
“But you must also be ready to change, because there will be a lot of change in the way
health care is managed and delivered over the
next few years. This will remain a hub, but
will be more involved in disease prevention.”
Dr. Keon stressed the importance of a
healthy lifestyle to longevity. “We need to
convince people to adopt a lifestyle to allow
them to minimize their risk of disease. The
most important determinants of your ultimate
life expectancy are your own lifestyle choices.”
In her report to at the AGM, Hospital Board
Chair Carol Bean highlighted the challenges
of the past year, including replacing the
organization’s CEO, replacing the new flooring in the Hospital and Manor, the start-up of
the Ottawa Valley Family Health Team (FHT),
planning renovations to the old Fairview
Manor building to accommodate the FHT, and
responding to a number of provincial regulatory changes.
“I am rather pleased to report to you how
well we met those challenges,” Mrs. Bean
said. “We welcomed Mary Trider Wilson as
our CEO on October 12, 2010 and we continue
to be impressed with the capable leadership
and direction Mary is giving our organization.”
Mrs. Bean said the floor replacement is
complete, the FHT is up and running and the
old Manor renovations should be completed by
early 2012.
Mrs. Bean also highlighted recent changes
to the Hospital bylaws, which were adopted
June 6, 2011. The new bylaws change the
Board’s structure, “to ensure that the talent and
expertise of our Board members is utilized to
the fullest advantage,” Mrs. Bean said. Under
the new bylaws, the number of elected directors has been increased from nine to 12 to give
the community a greater opportunity to participate. In future, applications for Board positions
will be solicited by the Nominating Committee
and will be reviewed based on the basis of the
expertise, skills and attributes that are needed
by the Board. The Hospital CEO, Chief of
Staff, President of the Medical Staff and Chief
Nursing Officer are non-voting board members
in accordance with the Public Hospitals Act.
Chief of Staff Dr. Anne Oldfield reported
on a number of highlights over the past year,
including the recruitment of three family physicians and efforts to continue to maintain the
high quality, personalized care provided by the
AGH Obstetrical Unit.
Board Finance Committee Chair Paul Virgin
said the Hospital continues to be in a very
strong financial position, and commended the
AGH/FVM Foundation for its contribution of
$555,000 to the Hospital over the past fiscal
year.
Susan Muston, representing AGH/FVM
volunteers, said the Hospital and Manor
have more than 300 senior volunteers, who
contributed more than 12,000 hours in
2010-11.
In her remarks, Mrs. Trider highlighted key
accomplishments over the past year, including
the development of a Bill of Patient/Resident
Rights and Responsibilities, the development
of a Quality Improvement Plan and the renovations to the old Fairview Manor building.
Priorities in the months ahead include hospital accreditation this fall and the development
of a strategic plan and information technology
Champlain Local Health Integration Network Chair Dr. Wilbert Keon, second from right,
was the guest speaker at the June 6, 2011 Almonte General Hospital (AGH) Annual General Meeting. Shown with Dr. Keon are, from left, AGH/Fairview Manor President & CEO
Mary Wilson Trider, outgoing AGH/FVM Board Chair Carol Bean and incoming AGH/
FVM Board Chair Dr. Thomas Todd.
plan for the organization. “We need to think
about how best to utilize the assets we have
for the benefit of our community,” Mrs. Trider
said. “This also includes looking to our partners in the health care system to see whether
there are opportunities for us to work together
to achieve more together than we are able to
individually.”
Mrs. Bean and Mrs. Trider thanked the
many individuals who contribute to the
success of AGH/FVM, including the medical
and nursing staff, Lanark County Ambulance
staff, senior management team, leadership
team, administrative and support staff, donors,
volunteers and members of the Hospital and
Foundation boards.
Those at the AGM also recognized the
contributions of Board members who have
stepped down: Duncan Abbott, Jeri Lunney,
Shad Qadri, Jim Lowry, David Martin and
Mark Attley. Mrs. Bean was also thanked
for her leadership over the past two years as
Board Chair.
At the meeting, newly elected Directors
Donna Brown, Sue Hamilton, Gary Hannah,
Susan Muston and Jacqueline Kirkland joined
the Board. Lucy Brown, David Gomme, Betty
Preston, Rhonda Tees, Dr. Thomas Todd and
Paul Virgin were re-elected. Since the AGM,
Christopher Van Barr has been elected to the
Board. The Board has appointed Dr. Todd as
its Chair and Mr. Virgin to the position of Vice
Chair. Past Chair Carol Bean remains with the
Board as an Honourary Director. The Board’s
non-voting members are AGH/FVM President and CEO Mrs. Trider, Chief of Staff Dr.
Anne Oldfield, President of the Medical Staff
Dr. Heather Abramenko, and Vice President,
Patient and Resident Care and Chief Nursing
Officer Donna Leafloor.
A meeting of the minds
The Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation held a Strategic Planning
Session recently at the beautiful Pinehurst Manor in Almonte. A cross-section of current
and new Foundation Board members, volunteers and Hospital representatives gathered
for what was the beginning of the process as the Foundation looks to the next five years.
In the photo, from left, are Pinehurst Manor owners Patrick and Dee Ashby, facilitator
Ian Fraser, Foundation Adminstrative Assistant Susan Douglas, volunteer Bert McIntyre,
Foundation Board member Guido Patrice, communications specialist Susan Hanna, new
Foundation Board member Debbie Quarrington, new Foundation Chair Art Solomonian,
Foundation Vice Chair Margaret Brunton, retiring Foundation Board member Al Potvin,
retiring Foundation Board member Leonard Lee, Hospital Medical Staff President Dr.
Heather Abramenko, retiring Foundation Board member Lesley Todd, Hospital Board
Chair Dr. Tom Todd, Hospital and Foundation Board member Rhonda Tees, new Foundation Board member Al Lunney, Hospital President & CEO and Foundation Secretary Mary
Wilson Trider, retiring Foundation Board Chair Don Stewart and new Foundation Board
member Art Levi.
Waterside Knit Wits
The Waterside Knit Wits from Carleton Place knit for newborns at the Almonte General
Hospital (AGH). Shown delivering their handmade goods to the AGH Obstetrical Unit
are, from left, Melva Glenn, Denise Zuna, Mary Smith, AGH Team Leader, Acute Care
Paisley Twigge, volunteer Karen Clement and Catharine Gray. Evelyn Hinds knitted the
afghan.
Town & Country House
Tour raised $18,000 for
AGH/FVM equipment
The June 11 Town & Country House Tour was a
great success, raising $18,000 for medical equipment
for the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor.
“The community came out to support us in every
way,” said House Tour Organizing Committee member
Lesley Todd.
“In addition to the hundreds of people who bought
tickets, we had more than 130 volunteers, including the
Organizing Committee members, those who staffed the
homes during the Tour, those who directed traffic and
others who served tea at the Old Fairview Manor.”
Other supporters donated 100 dozen cookies and
70 loaves for the 300 people who attended the tea.
Those attending the Tour came from far and wide,
including two women from just outside Paris, France.
The Tour featured a variety of properties, including three heritage homes, a condo and a renovated
home.
The Organizing Committee and the Almonte
General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation would
like to thank homeowners Mark and Lynn Attley,
Margaret Duncan Brunton, Rick Edwards and Elisabeth
de Snaijer, Dr. Anne Oldfield and Dr. Cecil Rytwinski,
David and Sandra Skinner and Tom and Lesley Todd
for opening their homes for the Tour.
“The House Tour was a terrific event and we very
much appreciate the efforts of the Organizing Committee, homeowners, volunteers, donors of refreshments
and everyone who bought a ticket,” said Almonte
General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation Executive
Director Gerry Huddleston.
“Planning for this event began more than 15
months ago and everyone worked very hard to make it
a success.”
The $18,000 raised will be used to help purchase a
piece of medical equipment, which will be selected by
the House Tour Organizing Committee.
Members of the Committee were Lynn Attley, Carol
Bean, Jamie Kraemer, Marilyn Linnenbruegger, Susan
Muston, Heather Sheffield, Rhonda Tees, Lesley Todd
and Rhonda Virgin.
Legacy
Giving
PLANNING YOUR GIFT
If you or your loved ones have
ever used the services of the
Almonte General Hospital/
Fairview Manor, you know
how important it is to have
high-quality care close to home.
Bequests
One of the easiest and most powerful ways
to invest in the future of health care in your
community is through your will. The Almonte
General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation can
accept and provide charitable receipts for both
cash bequests and gifts in kind.
As our community grows and ages, it is more
important than ever to make sure our Hospital
and Manor are fully equipped
and continue to offer a full range
of services, including emergency
and obstetrical care, surgery and
X-ray/ultrasound services.
Consider how your gift will
enhance the quality of life for
our community—perhaps for
you, or someone close to you.
The AGH/FVM Foundation
gratefully accepts gifts of cash,
pledges over a number of years, and planned gifts,
such as bequests, gifts of securities, personal property or real estate, annuities, and life insurance.
Plan today for
your gift tomorrow
Donor Recognition
Each and every gift is gratefully received and
acknowledged. We are committed to act as responsible stewards of your gift and to
ensure the appropriate level of
recognition of your generosity.
Your gift is also an opportunity
to have your name appear on
our Donor Appreciation Wall.
Mrs.
Name: ________________________________
Ms.
Dr.
In Memory of:
Who can help me arrange a gift?
AGH/FVM Foundation Staff would be pleased
to provide you with more information on gift
planning. If you have a professional advisor,
such as an investment advisor or financial planner,
please talk with him or her about your plans.
City/Town: _________________________________
Other
In Honour of: ______________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
Telephone: (
Province: _________________
)________________________
Postal Code: ___________________
Please make cheque payable to: The Almonte General Hospital - Charitable Registration Number 877913012RR0001
$5,000
$10,000
$20,000
$25,000
$50,000
A Charitable Remainder Trust is an irrevocable
trust that provides income for two sets of beneficiaries: you and the Hospital. You
receive income for a specified
period (or for life) from the trust.
The Hospital receives the principal
of the trust once that period ends.
A donation of personal, recreational or commercial property, including securities and works of
art, can create a gift of exceptional importance.
The Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor
Foundation will issue a tax receipt for the fair
market value of your gift. Actual receipt of the gift
by the Hospital or Manor can be deferred,
allowing you to enjoy any income or other benefit.
Yes, I would like to leave a gift in my Will to the
Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor.
Mr.
A powerful gift with big benefits! Small annual
instalments can mean a substantial gift to your
Hospital and Manor, plus your estate is not
affected and the gift is not diminished owing to
taxes, probate fees or administrative fees.
Gifts of Property
LEGACY GIVING
Other_________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________
MAKING THE MOST
OF YOUR GIFT
Charitable Remainder Trust
Changes made in 2006 to capital
gains rules have significantly
increased the tax savings donors
receive for gifts of appreciated
publicly traded securities.
How You Can Help
David Trueblood
Life Insurance Policy
Publicly Traded Securities
When you support the Hospital and Manor,
you are investing in your health and in your
community. Your gift will make a meaningful
difference that will last for generations.
"It takes a noble man to plant a seed
for a tree that will someday give shade
to people he may never meet."
Real Estate
Donating real estate is not the most traditional
way to give, but it is very effective. Land or buildings, commercial or private,
make excellent charitable
gifts. The property can either
be used by the Hospital or
sold, with the proceeds used
for the purposes you designate.
"You make a living by what you get,
but you make a life by what you give."
Sir Winston Churchill
WAYS TO START GIVING
Prepare a will. Without one, you
will lose control over your property
at death. You may choose to leave
a specific amount or a residual
portion of your estate.
To include a bequest in your will, have a lawyer
prepare a new will or add a codicil to your
existing document.
Consider using assets for your charitable gift.
Gifts such as cash, stocks, mutual funds, RRSPs,
RRIFs, pensions, term deposits, real estate,
vehicles, art, jewellery or insurance can often
provide tax savings.
Monthly Giving Program
Join our special group of loyal and dedicated
donors who support Quality Care for Life at the
Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor
monthly.
Just indicate the amount of your caring
gift and your donation will be automatically
withdrawn from your bank account or charged to
your credit card.
Charitable Gift Annuity
A Charitable Gift Annuity is often a good option
for making a significant contribution while maintaining financial security. It's the gift that gives
back! By purchasing a charitable gift annuity, you
will receive a guaranteed, secure income for life.
Gift of Residual Interest
A gift of residual interest allows you to donate an
asset today (e.g., personal residence, work of art,
investment property) and enjoy the use of it for the
rest of your life. You receive a tax receipt immediately for the fair market value of the donated asset.
Al Potvin’s pile of compost turns into money for
Almonte General Hospital
For more than 10 years, Al Potvin has tirelessly produced fresh compost for flowerbeds
and gardens. Area residents pay Mr. Potvin for
the compost and he generously donates all the
money he receives to the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation.
“It is amazing what it does to the soil,” said
Mr. Potvin. “It makes thing grow really well and
recycling helps the environment.”
What started as a project to produce compost
for his own use quickly grew, as area residents
were encouraged to take their leaves to 38 Carss
Street. To reach the compost area, you turn left at
the end of Union Street North, cross the tracks,
and then take the first turn right.
Mr. Potvin leaves his trailer full of compost
at the edge of the property and most people
bring their blue boxes and fill them full. At $2
for a full blue box, Mr. Potvin figures he charges
one-quarter of the price of commercial compost.
Attached to the trailer is a red container where
purchasers leave their money.
The donations from Mr. Potvin and his late
wife, Barbara, made a difference during the rede-
velopment of the Almonte General Hospital/Fair.
view Manor (AGH/FVM).
“We really appreciate what Mr. and Mrs. Potvin have done for the Hospital and Manor,” said
AGH/FVM Foundation Executive Director Gerry
Huddleston. “People faithfully deposit money for
compost and Al donates it all to the Hospital for
essential medical equipment.”
Mr. Potvin urges area residents to drop off
their leaves this fall at the compost site, knowing
that in 18 months there will be fresh compost and
further donations for the Hospital.
Contact Us
AGH/FVM Foundation
Tel: (613) 256-2514, ext. 2297 or
e-mail: foundation@agh-fvm.com
AGH/FVM Foundation
75 Spring Street
Almonte, Ontario KOA 1AO
Charitable Registration Number
877913012RR0001
Lions golf tourney
a big success
Almonte Lions Club Hospital Summer Golf Classic
participants beat a storm Friday, June 24 at Pakenham Highlands and raised $76,291 for essential medical equipment.
Organizers of the ninth annual event directed funds to
a defibrillator for the Medical Surgical Unit, a birthing bed
and a bariatric bed.
Two hundred golfers played the picturesque 27-hole
course as thunderstorms danced along the Ottawa River.
When play ended and 230 gathered for supper, the skies let
loose.
“What a fantastic day,” said AGH-FVM Foundation Executive Director Gerry Huddleston. “We took on the weatherman and won. With the Almonte Lions Club leading the
way, we had close to $47,000 in sponsorship money, almost
doubling last year’s total. From sponsors, golfers, tickets
sales on prizes and Lesley Todd’s medicine chest, live and
silent auction, we had gross revenues of close to $100,000.”
Tournament Chair Guido Patrice and
Mr. Huddleston had high praise for the dedicated
volunteers who make the tournament a success each
year. The army of volunteers is led by Bert McIntyre,
who went above and beyond the call of duty, organizing the 76 signs, securing auction items and prizes. A big
thank you also goes to Rodney Groulx and Blair Olsen of
the Almonte Sign Company who work closely with the golf
committee to produce first-class sponsor signage.
“The sponsors, auction donors and golfers make the day
a financial success,” said Mr. Patrice, “However, the day
would not happen without the tireless work of the volunteers.”
Lions Club member Reg Gamble delivered words of
inspiration to the audience before auctioneer John O’Neill
worked his magic to raise $12,335 from the live and silent
auction.
More than
$76,000
Raised
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR TOP SPONSORS
Almonte Lions Club
Platinum
Ottawa Brass – Leonard Family Bronze
Ottawa Regional Media Group Platinum
Crain and Schooley Insurance Bronze
Levi Home Hardware
and Building Centre
Gold Plus
Pakenham Highlands
CAN – MECH Agencies
Bronze
Gold Plus
The Ottawa Senators
Bronze
Ottawa Senators Foundation
Gold Plus
The EMC Newspaper
Bronze
Performance Group of Companies
Rexall Pharmacy
Gold
Interspec Furniture
Gold
Eldon Munro Construction
Bronze
Graebeck Construction
Bronze
Stantec Architects
Bronze
Gowlings Law Firm
Bronze
Patrice’s Your Independent Grocer Silver
Royal Bank of Canada
Almonte/Pakenham branches
Silver
S&R Mechanical
Silver
Almonte Veterinary Service
Friend
Cavanagh and Williams
Bronze
Palladium Insurance
Friend
Kelly Huibers McNeely
Bronze
Almonte Grocery and Gas
Friend
IP Strategies/Canaccord
Bronze
Asbex
Friend
Almonte Lions Club leads the way
We appreciate the Lions Club joining us as the premier cash sponsor this year. Club
members have been extremely supportive of AGH/FVM, donating $100,000 to the Quality
Care for Life Redevelopment Project and, most recently, supporting the purchase of medical equipment.
Thanks to Physicians, Nurses, Professional staff and Volunteers, including Hospital and
Foundation Board members
Special guests included:
Members of the Almonte Lions Club
Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Board Chair Dr. Tom Todd
Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor President & CEO Mary Wilson Trider
Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation Board Chair Don Stewart
Golf Committee Chair Guido Patrice, his right-hand man
Bert McIntyre and the volunteers who made the day possible
Generous sponsors and golfers
Thank you for coming!
See you in 2012!
Outstanding volunteers
The Almonte Lions Club Hospital Summer Golf Classic wouldn’t have been the success it
was without the sponsorship of the Lions and the hard work of the volunteers. The small
army of volunteers included, from left, Al Potvin, Penny Flood, Bert McIntyre, Deborah
O’Malley, Joe Huddleston, Christine Pierce, Anne Ryan, Susan Douglas, Matt Rice and
Peter Treff. Back row, from left, Lesley Todd, Barbara Taylor, Daphne Lane, and Allan
Pierce. Missing from the photo are Don Stewart and Harold Woolcombe.
Ottawa Senators Foundation purchase
medication cart for Obstetrical Unit
Ottawa Senators Foundation President
Danielle Robinson brought smiles to the
faces of Hospital nursing staff and young
families with the announcement in June
that the Sens Foundation was purchasing a
medication cart for the Obstetrical (OBS)
Unit.
The Foundation had previously
purchased a fetal heart monitor for the
Almonte General Hospital OBS Unit.
“We can’t thank Danielle and the Sens
Foundation enough for their support of
young families in Eastern Ontario through
the purchase of these two very important
pieces of equipment,” said Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation
Executive Director Gerry Huddleston.
“The Senators Foundation does amazing
work and shows incredible support for the
youth of the area.”
Special thanks to auctioneer
John O’Neill
2011 Golf Sponsors
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Pakenham Highlands
Climec Residential Inc., Bruce Parrington
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Regional Media Group
GH Metal Stampings, Gord Hicks
Al Potvin
VIA Rail
Waterfall Catering, Dennis Burn
Village Square Art Gallery, Carp
Rhonda
Bob Allan
Marilyn Linnenbruegger
QMR Consulting, Mark Quesnel
GE Healthcare, Joey Brennan
Lambden Windows and Doors
Royal Lepage, Jonathan Ralph
Photolux Studio, Christian Lalonde
Dr. Naji Louis
LBL Contractors, Merv Logan
Lesley Todd
Mississippi Golf Club
NAPA Autoparts
Mr. Beef, Abed Abu Farha
Allison Cochran
Almonte Fitness Centre, Tony Lopes
Sweet Spot Driving Range, Terry Elder
CI Investments, Mandy and Lloyd Perrier
EMC Newspaper
RONA
Tilley's Smokehouse
Janice Aiken, RMT
JR's Family Restaurant, Jeff Robertson
Ottawa 67's
Hudson's Farm
Tournament Sponsors
Almonte Lions Club
Ottawa Regional Media Group
Levi Home Hardware
Ottawa Senators Foundation
Pakenham Highlands
Rexall – Pharma Plus
Interspec Furniture
RBC – Almonte/Pakenham
S&R Mechanical
Patrice’s Your Independent
Grocer
Cavanagh and Williams
Kelly Huibers McNeely
IP Strategies/Canaccord
Ottawa Brass
Crain & Schooley Insurance
CAN-MECH Agencies
Ottawa Senators
The EMC Newspaper
(Performance Group)
Graebeck Construction
Stantec Architects
Gowlings Law Firm
Almonte Veterinary Service
Palladium Insurance
Asbex
Almonte Grocery and Gas
Dr. Tom and Lesley Todd
Baker Bob Graff
AlmonteCondos.com
Bank of Montreal
Family Medical Clinic
Cooney Construction
C.R. Gamble Funeral Home
Kevin Guerard – Freedom 55
Dr. Naji Louis
Healthy Outlooks
- Lydia Kokline
Oegema, Nicholson &
Associates
R.A. Sulphur Insurance
Brokers Ltd.
Royal Bank Almonte
/Pakenham
Stanley Sanitation
Susan L Hanna Public
Affairs Consulting
Tim Hortons, Almonte
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Friends of AGH-FVM
Friends of AGH-FVM
Friends of AGH-FVM
Friends of AGH-FVM
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Tubman Funeral Home
Almonte Civitan Club
Canadian Security Team
GAL Power
Parson Refrigeration 1985 Ltd.
Brian Dickey Architect
Almonte Home Furnishings
Ryno Motors
Dennis Portt Electric
Motion Creative Printing
MacKenzie Financial
IA Clarington
RBC Dominion Securities
Re/max - Kathi Norton
Randy Shaw
CAN-MECH Agencies
Stantec Architects
Vic Bennett – Buick/Chev/Olds
Sun Life
i2 Financial Services Ltd.
Nova Tech
In Memory of Marilyn
Drummond
Mayor John Levi and Town
Council
Coady Car Care
Almonte Sign Company
Pxl Works
Dykeman Dewhirst O’Brien
Manulife Financial
Modern Niagara Group Inc.
Carole Burtonshaw Estate
Planning
Evelyn Wheeler
Ottawa Senators Hockey Club
Betty and Ernie Preston
John Rick and Associates
Dr. Franz Ferraris
Dr. Graeme McKillop
Frank McPhail
Dr. Frank Murphy
J. Quattrocchi and Company
Kinkaid and Loney
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Shoppers Drug
Mart team wins
tournament with
low score of 59
The team of Adam Lloyd, Guy LeBlanc and Ryan
Coffin, representing Shoppers Drug Mart in Almonte,
won the Almonte Lions Club Hospital Summer Golf
Classic in June at the Pakenham Highlands Golf
Course. The team shot an incredible 59.
Paul and Rhonda Virgin and Jim and Eileen
Vaughan shot an impressive 65 to top the list of mixed
teams, while the most honest team was Bruce and Betty
McCubbin, Bill McKie and Janet Fytche with a 91.
Cindy McGann was closest to the pin on Island 2
and Sue Brown was closest on Lake 6. Doug Munro
was closest to the pin on Island 6 with Grant Chaplin
winning the prize on Lake 4.
Lorna Beattie won the ladies’ longest drive on Lake
8 with Mary Lou Souter the winner on Island 4. Ted
Mepham took the men’s longest drive on Island 9 with
David Sementa pounding the longest drive on Island 8.
Special sponsors
The team at the Almonte Sign Company did an amazing job on the signage for Almonte Lions Club Hospital
Summer Golf Classic again this year. For several years,
owners Rodney Groulx and Blair Olsen have been major
financial contributors to the Almonte General Hospital/
Fairview Manor Foundation’s golf event by donating their
services and signage. In the photo, from left, Mr. Groulx,
Matthew O’Keefe and Mr. Olsen are shown at their
Almonte production facility with a gigantic movie promo
picture of actress Charlize Theron on their latest piece of
equipment, a FujiFilm Advance Flatbed printer.
Golf supporter
You can always count on Kathi Norton of Re/Max Realty to
support the Almonte Lions Club Summer Hospital Golf Classic.
Kathi is one of the many important hole sponsors at the annual
event.
Lesley’s medicine chest
Guido and Tanya Patrice were among the first to buy tickets on
Lesley Todd’s medicine chest. Mrs. Todd donated the contents of
the chest to the Almonte Lions Club Hospital Summer Golf Classic, raising $1,000 for the purchase of medical equipment.
Thank
you
for your
support
Mill Street Crepe Company opening raises more than $2,000 for AGH/FVM
When the Mill Street Crepe Company opened June 29, owner Gord Pike asked diners to
donate to the AGH/FVM Foundation. The event raised more than $2,000. Shown, from left,
are Gord Pike, AGH/FVM President & CEO Mary Wilson Trider, Bonnie Pike and AGH/
FVM Chief of Staff Dr. Anne Oldfield.
Supporting the cause
Former Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation Board Chair Andy Brown
and former Foundation Board member Al Potvin enjoyed the evening at the Mill Street
Crepe Company. In the photo, from left are, Maureen Gareau, Glenna Brown, Mr. Potvin
and Mr. Brown.
Barbecue goods draw
Filomena Mattioli of Almonte was the winner of Pat Kennedy’s special draw for
items related to a big family barbecue. Pat, a devoted volunteer at the Almonte
General Hospital/Fairview Manor, purchased items for a barbecue worth approximately $500. Close to $1,300 was raised for the medical equipment fund.
Patrice’s YIG supports Hospital
Tanya and Guido Patrice, with the support of their customers and staff, recently presented
the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation with yet another donation for
medical equipment. AGH/FVM has enjoyed tremendous support from Guido, Tanya and
Patrice’s Your Independent Grocer.
In demand
These fresh-from-the-oven Smile Coookies are held by Almonte Tim Hortons Assistant
Managers Kate McDonough, left, and Brian Stedman, as owner Brian Quarrington looks
on. Brian and Debbie Quarrington donated the proceeds from the sales of 2,570 cookies to
the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation. The cookies were sold by their
dedicated staff in a one-week period for $1 each.
Great results
Almonte Tim Hortons Assistant Managers Kate McDonough and Brian Stedman are proud
to display a cheque for $2,570, the proceeds from this fall’s Smile Cookie Campaign.
Shown in the background is staff member Caitlin Davidson, a member of the team that sold
the most cookies.
50th Anniversary
of the new Almonte Hospital
Plaque unveiling
Dedicated volunteer
Taking part in the Almonte General Hospital’s 50th Anniversary plaque unveiling May 19
were, from left, AGH/FVM Board Chair Carol Bean, volunteer Margaret Ayre, CarletonMississippi Mills MPP Norm Sterling, Mississippi Mills Mayor John Levi, AGH President
and CEO Mary Wilson Trider and Carleton-Mississippi Mills MP Gordon O’Connor.
AGH President and CEO Mary Wilson Trider recognized long-time and devoted AGH/FVM
volunteer Margaret Ayre for more than 40 years of service during the Hospital’s 50th Anniversary celebration.
Special guests
Carleton-Mississippi Mills MPP Norm Sterling and his wife Joan were pleased to be part
of the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Almonte General Hospital. The Sterlings are
shown with AGH Board member Dr. Tom Todd.
Honoured guest
The Honourable Gordon O’Connor, MP for Carleton-Mississippi Mills, attended the 50th
Anniversary celebration of the Almonte General Hospital May 19. Mr. O’Connor was welcomed by AGH President and CEO Mary Wilson Trider, left, and AGH Board Chair Carol
Bean.
Past and present
Celebration
Joining the 50th Anniversary celebrations were, from left, Patricia Morton, Marie Dunn
and the Honourable Mr. Justice Alan Sheffield.
The Almonte General Hospital celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its Spring Street
location Thursday, May 19, 2011 in the dining room at the Old Fairview Manor. Following the official ceremonies, many nurses, past and present, gathered for a group photo.
In the photo, from left, front row, are Helen Levi, Joan Southwell, Marion Armstrong and
Assistant Executive Director for Patient/Resident Services Donna Leafloor. Back row,
from left, Joanne Arkell, Manager, Acute Care Tammy Hirkala, Francine Lunney, Donna
Moher, Mary Ellen Code, Sherry Scissons and Manager, Chronic Care and MedicalSurgical Linda Desrochers.
AGH/FVM Junior Volunteers honoured for their hard work
Special guests
Thank you
Junior Volunteer Recognition Evening Master of Ceremonies Reg Gamble thanks Hot 89.9 FM Radio Star Josie
Geuer for her inspirational speech. Josie is a former candy
striper at the Almonte General Hospital.
With passion
Hospital Board Chair Dr. Tom Todd spoke with passion
when he told the Junior Volunteers how valuable they were
to the Hospital and Manor over the summer.
Junior Volunteer Leader Mariah Simpson received special
thanks and a gift from Almonte General Hospital Volunteer
Co-ordinator Anne McRae for leading the Junior Volunteers
in the summer.
Fine evening
Rising star
Proud family
Volunteer Co-ordinator Anne McRae, left, thanked
Mahogany Spa owner Cathy Woods and her staff for
hosting the Caribbean evening for the Junior Volunteers.
Carleton Place's singing sensation Jordan McIntosh was in
fine form, performing some original songs for the AGH/
FVM Junior Volunteers and their families.
Junior Volunteers Kaitlyn Patrice, second from left, and
sister Brianna were joined at the recognition event by
Hospital supporters Tanya and Guido Patrice.
Outstanding team
The 2011 Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Junior Volunteers were recognized
for their tremendous assistance over the summer at an August 29 reception at the
Mahogany Salon and Spa in Carleton Place. Junior Volunteers shown are, from left, front
row, Fenton Isaacs, Erin Atkinson, Melissa Costello, Emi Young, Brianna Patrice, Brianna
McSpurren, Elora Wolk, Isabel Grace Brown and Junior Student Volunteer Leader Mariah
Simpson. Middle row, Jessica Peskett, Laura Ellis-Legault, Alyssa Stowe, Jillian Larkin,
Allison Toshack, Tia Kleiboer and Christine McPhail. Back row, Matthew Soudant,
Cloe Brown, Ali Morton, Kaitlyn Patrice, MeiLing Dagg, Jenna Barr, Koghulan
Jeyapalasingham and Fiona Wilson. Missing from the photo are David Burn and Ryan
Mousseau.
Dedicated volunteers
A group of dedicated Senior Volunteers from the Almonte General Hospital and the
Fairview Manor were on hand to congratulate the Junior Volunteers at their special
evening August 29 at the Mahogany Salon and Spa in Carleton Place. In the photo are,
front row, from left, Patricia Bailey, Rita Munro, Elizabeth Vaughan, Loreen Stewart and
Dolly Toshack. Back row, Lesley Jefferies, Milton and Lynda Timmins, Almonte General
Hospital President and CEO Mary Wilson Trider, Pat Kennedy, Jack Toshack, Cheryl Barr
and Audrey Proulx.
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Light Up the Night ~ Celebrating 21 years with Wayne Rostad and friends ~ 1991 to 2011
Join Wayne Rostad and friends Friday, December 2 on Mill Street at 7 p.m.
Tax Advantages for Donors - Kelly Huibers McNeely
Ways of Giving
The Foundation welcomes all forms of giving, including:
• Gifts of cash, in one-time payments or multi-year pledges
via cheque or credit card
• Gifts of appreciated securities (taxable gains are reduced
by half when transferring securities to a charitable
organization)
• Future gifts, such as bequests and life insurance
• Gifts in memoriam and in honour of a loved one
Cash Donations
Donations up to $200 provide a non-refundable tax credit
of 20 per cent in the Province of Ontario. Donations in excess
of $200 provide non-refundable tax credits at a rate of 40 per
cent.
Non-refundable tax credits are used to reduce annual income
taxes dollar for dollar. If total donations create non-refundable
tax credits that exceed an individual’s total income taxes, then
the individual can carry forward the excess donations and use
them to reduce taxes in a future year.
Approximate Tax Savings on Charitable Donations
(Assuming an Ontario resident in 2011 with taxable income of
$60,000)
Donation
Tax credit on donation
Net Cost
$ 1,000
$361
$639
$ 5,000
$1,966
$3,034
$ 10,000
$3,976
$6,024
$ 25,000
$10,000
$15,000
Tax Savings for Ontario Residents Based on Income
Income
$5,000 Donation
Income Tax Savings
$10,000 Donation
Income Tax Savings
$20,000 Donation
Income Tax Savings (1)
$40,000
or less
$40,000 to
$80,000
$80,000 to
$125,000
Over
$125,000
$1,968
$2,142
$2,273
$2,273
$4,031
$4,262
$4,594
$4,594
Year 1 – $4,383
Year 2 – $3,678
Total – $8,061
$8,322
$9,235
$9,235
(1) The non-refundable tax credits generated by the
$20,000 donation would exceed the taxes payable in year 1.
Therefore, the unused donation would be carried forward to
year 2.
(2) Note that donations in excess of 75 per cent of taxable
income are not useable in the current year but are carried
forward to a future year.
Life Insurance Donation
If the policy is absolutely assigned to the charity, with the
charity as the registered beneficiary of the policy, then policy
premiums paid after assignment qualify as a donation. The
donor may pay future premiums directly to the insurance
company, or gift the funds to the charity, which will then pay
the premiums. In addition, any cash surrender value of the
policy at the time of its assignment to the charity would entitle
the donor to a tax credit in the year of the assignment.
Donations of Publicly Traded Security
You are allowed a donation credit for gifts of property other
than cash. The credit is generally equal to the fair market value
of the property donated. When you donate property you are
deemed to receive proceeds equal to the fair market value as
well.
If you donate certain types of capital property (i.e., shares),
you may be able to calculate the taxable capital gain resulting
from the deemed proceeds using a 0 per cent inclusion rate,
rather than the standard 50 per cent rate. This is most likely
more beneficial to the donor as compared to selling the
securities and then donating the cash.
This 0 per cent inclusion rate applies if you donate the
following property:
• A share, debt obligation, or right listed on a prescribed
stock exchange*
• A share of the capital stock of a mutual fund corporation
• A unit of a mutual fund trust
• An interest in a related segregated fund trust
• A prescribed debt obligation, and
• Ecologically sensitive land
*The rules for donations of publicly listed flow-through shares changed
effective March 22, 2011 and are beyond the scope of this document. Any
individual considering donating publicly listed flow-though shares should
discuss these matters with their financial advisor.
The following summary illustrates the advantages of
donating securities as opposed to selling securities and giving
cash to the campaign.
Total Cost of Gift
(Assuming an individual is in the highest tax bracket and they
are holding securities worth $100,000 that were purchased for
$50,000).
Donation Value
Add: Tax on Capital Gain
Less: Donation Tax Saving
Total Cost of Donation
Sell Shares & Donate
Cash
$ 100,000
11,603
46,363
65,240
Donate Shares
$ 100,000
Nil
46,363
53,637
It is recommended that donors discuss these matters
with their tax or financial advisor to receive the best advice
for their particular situation.
The tax savings estimated in this article are based on tax
rates in effect for 2011.
For more information about making your gift to the campaign,
please contact:
Gerry Huddleston
Executive Director
Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation
75 Spring Street,
Almonte, ON
K0A 1A0
Phone: (613) 256-2514, Ext. 2297
Fax: (613) 256-4889
Email: ghuddleston@agh-fvm.com
Cardiac patient could spend time at local cottage, thanks
to training provided to AGH staff by Heart Institute team
An Ottawa man who has a blood pump in his chest to do the work of his diseased heart
was able to spend time at his beloved Clayton Lake summer home, thanks to training provided to Almonte General Hospital (AGH) staff by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute
(UOHI) perfusionist team.
Ottawa resident Michel Casson, 63, has cardiomyopathy, a severe deterioration of his
heart muscle. Earlier this year, he spent 42 days in the Heart Institute, where a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) was implanted in his chest. The LVAD performs the pumping
function of Michel’s left ventricle, so that his lungs, organs and tissues get the oxygen-rich
blood they need.
“The LVAD is three or four inches long, with a propeller on one end that goes 9,200
revolutions per minute,” Michel explains. “It is powered by electricity, so I must wear a battery pack at all times and plug a cable into a wall electrical outlet overnight. Because of the
work it does, I have no pulse.”
Perfusionists have expertise in heart-lung machines and other circulatory support devices, such as the LVAD. Before Michel was discharged from the Heart Institute, the UOHI
perfusionist team that helps him look after the LVAD inspected his Ottawa house to make
sure it could provide the electricity supply the pump needs. When summer arrived, Michel
asked if he would be able to spend time at his home on Clayton Lake.
The perfusionist team inspected the power supply and gave Michel the go-ahead. They
then contacted the Almonte General Hospital, which is the closest hospital to Clayton Lake,
to arrange an education session in early July for AGH doctors and nurses on what to do if
Michel is brought to their Emergency Department.
“I need to go to a hospital where they know what to with a patient who has an LVAD,”
says Michel.
UOHI perfusionist Debbie Hubble trained Michel and his wife, Nicole Langis, on using
the LVAD when it was implanted earlier this year. “We arranged the educational session at
the Almonte General Hospital in case Michel has to go to the Hospital for any reason,” says
Debbie, who lives in Almonte. “Hospital staff need to know how to do an assessment on a
patient with an LVAD, because Michel has no pulse and you can’t take his blood pressure
in the usual way.”
LVAD failure is very rare, Debbie says, adding that patients with the device always have
backup equipment and power supplies. “We would not expect the Almonte General Hospital staff to troubleshoot any problems with the LVAD, but they need to assess him, stabilize
him and arrange transport to the Heart Institute.”
Debbie said the session at AGH went very well. “It is one of the best-attended sessions
we have ever conducted,” she said. “Everyone was very enthusiastic.”
Dr. Michael Dolan was one of the AGH physicians who attended the educational session. “We need to be prepared for any problem Michel might have, and it is much better
knowing about his condition in advance,” Dr. Dolan says. “The educational session was
worthwhile and interesting, and it is another example of the Heart Institute reaching out to
area communities, which it is very good at.”
AGH Emergency Department Registered Nurse Debby Elder, who also attended the session, said the LVAD is “amazing”. “These devices have come so far,” she said. “It is good
that we were able to meet Michel and the session told us everything we need to know.”
Michel cannot drive or be in or near water, but he walks and participates in rehabilita-
Teamwork
University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) perfusionist staff held an education session in
early July for Almonte General Hospital staff about Michel Casson, who has a blood pump
implanted in his chest. Shown at the session are, standing, from left, AGH physician Dr.
Heather Abramenko, RN Nancy Sevenhuysen, RN Debby Elder, AGH Acute Care Manager Tammy Hirkala, RN Lisa Gordon, patient Michel Casson, UOHI perfusionist Debbie
Hubble, Michel’s wife Nicole Langis, AGH RN Susan Abernethy, AGH Chief of Staff Dr.
Anne Oldfield, AGH physician Dr. Michael Dolan and RN Rose Sedore. Sitting, from left,
are AGH physician Dr. Ursula McGarry and RN Pauline Godin.
tion exercises. He is currently on the waiting list for a heart transplant. “When that happens,
the LVAD will be removed and the new heart will take over.”
While it took some time to get used to the LVAD and the limitations it places on his activities, Michel says that, “20 years ago I wouldn’t have survived this condition. I feel good
and I expect to feel better as I get stronger. The most important thing is to have a support
group and I have the most fantastic wife and caregiver in Nicole.”
He also has high praise for the “incredible” Heart Institute, for Debbie Hubble’s training and support and for the AGH team. “It was a great meeting with the doctors and nurses
there,” he says. “I feel very confident about the staff at AGH; they are beautiful people.”
Michel and Nicole travelled back and forth between their Ottawa home and their 44 x
12 foot trailer in Clayton Lakeside Trailer Park during the summer.
“It is right on the lake and we have our own dock,” says Michel. “Maybe I can’t swim
or go in the boat, but it is a beautiful place, and I love looking at the lake and hearing the
loons. I am very lucky; I’ve got everything covered, from the support of my family right up
to great medical professionals.”
Your donation of appreciated securities
is exempt from capital gains tax
Generous donors to the Quality Care For Life Campaign to raise funds for the
Almonte General Hospital-Fairview Manor (AGH-FVM) Redevelopment Project are
taking advantage of a tax provision that exempts donations of appreciated securities
from capital gains tax.
Gifts of appreciated securities are a good idea because the cost of the donation to
you is lower for securities than for cash. And by donating the securities instead of selling them, you now avoid paying capital gains tax.
Since May 2, 2006, donations of publicly listed securities to public charities have
been exempt from capital gains tax. Before that date, donors who sold appreciated
securities (ones that have increased in value) to generate cash to make a donation had
to pay capital gains taxes. The capital gains inclusion rate for such donations was 25
per cent. Now it is zero.
According to an example developed by RBC Dominion Securities, the change
works like this. If you purchased shares for $10,000 that have now appreciated in
value to $100,000 and you sell them and donate the cash to a charity, you would have
to pay capital gains tax of $20,250. If you donate the $100,000 in shares directly to a
charity, the tax on the capital gains would be zero. In this example, when the $45,000
donation tax credit is figured in, donating shares with a fair market value of $100,000
costs you only $55,000, compared to $75,250 if you sell the shares first and then
donate the proceeds.
You can transfer securities to a charity by delivering endorsed certificates to the
charity. The gift is complete the day the certificate is delivered and the donation receipt is based on the value of the security that day.
You can also transfer the securities from your brokerage account directly to the
charity's account. The donation is complete when the securities are actually transferred.
Donations of appreciated securities can be made during your lifetime or through
your estate.
The capital gains exemption also applies to gifts of flow-through shares.
“We are very pleased that this tax change has encouraged so many supporters to
make generous donations to the Campaign,” said AGH/FVM Foundation Executive
Director Gerry Huddleston. “When you donate appreciated securities, you can often
make a larger gift than a donation by other means. I encourage anyone who has questions about how to take advantage of this new tax treatment to speak to their financial
advisor or to call the Foundation Office at 613-256-2514, extension 2297. We would
be happy to help guide you through the process.”
I
n a time of strife and uncertainty in the world, this simple truth is more important than ever. Day and
night, seven days a week, the Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor are here for you and your
loved ones whenever you need our help. Your gift this Christmas can help us provide the highest quality
of care today and in the future.
All donations in 2011 will assist the purchase of new essential medical equipment for the Operating Room,
the Emergency Room, Obstetrical Unit, Medical-Surgical Unit, Rosamond Unit and X-ray Department.

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