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Whitby Free Press, 13 Jun 1984, p. 17

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i *1 Res3Midents of Durham Region have formed a group to help fight kid- ney disease. The Kidney Foun- dation-Durham ,Unit was formed in June. Elected chairman was Ajax resident Joan Ransberry. The unit is affiliated with the Kidney Foun- dation of Canada- Toronto & District Branch. 1The next meeting of the local unit wil be held on Thursday, Juné& 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Whitby Legion Hall, Byron Street, Whitby. The first objective of the Durham. Unit is to increase it's- memfber- ship. "We're seeking volun- teers from across the region," says Ran- sberry, The chairman points out that the main characteristic of a volunteer 'lis just someone who cares ". The June 28 meeting wiil be aneducational session. "lWe'll. offer a breakdown on how the Kidney Foundation works and how kidney patients and their familles benefit from the foundation. " The objectives of the Kidney Foundation are: to support' and en- courage research into the incidence, causes, prevention and cure of ail kidney disease and to promnote professional and public education aboud kidney diseases. In Ontario about 1,37 people are on kidney -dialysis. 940f these about 700 are suitable for transplantation," says Ransberry. However, every year, 300 new patients come onto dialysis. In 1983, 230 tiýansplan- ts were performed. "Depending on the blood type, the average waiting tinie is one to two years. About 80 per cent of transplanted kidneys function after one year." says the local chairman. Members of the local unit wil organize special fund raising R epo rt from Queen's Park By The Hon. George Ashe, MPP (PC - Durham West) LAJ. On hursday, June 7,A 184,' I was p leased to par- ticipate in the official unveiling of Ontario's Bicen- tennial Medal. Bicentennial events have been taking place throughout the Province to celebrate the way set- tlement began in Ontario, and how our communities have grown since that tim e. Margaret Birch, chairman of the Bicentennial Cabinet Committee, indicated, "Throughout 200 years, volunteerism has been very much a part of our lives, and of our tradition. In 1784 *the, Loyalists, their French forerunners, and natives, helped, one another because they were linked a common cause, and because of the needs of survival." During the Bicentennial year, we will have the opportunity of recognizing the contribution that these numerous volunteers 'make to the lifestyle that we enjoy in Ontario. Municipalities, Indian bands, service boards, and idviduals, have been asked to nominate in- diiuals who, in their opinion, have made outstan- ding contributions towards the, betterment of the lives of others. The deadline for nominations-is June 30, 1984, and special presentation ceremonies of 1,984 Bicentennial Medals wiil be made during Sep- tember and October of this year. Bicentennial Medals will be presented to individuals whose naines have been put forward, and who best illustrate the ideals of volunteerism and service to Te Ontario Bicentennial Medal was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa, and is manufac- fjtured by an innovative process which plates a layer o f pure gold on a nickel base. All the components of jthe Medal were produced in Ontario, and the manufacturing process was developed by Inco Lirnited. I participated in the Bicentennial Medal unveiling ceremony la Ottawa with Margaret Birch, chair- man of the Bicentennial Cabinet Committee, and representatives of the Royal Canadian Mint. The ceremony was videoteleconferenced to Queen's Park, where Claude Bennett, minister of municipal affairs and housing, and Dr. Walter Curlook, executive vice-president, of Inco Limited, also participated. The videoteleconferencing service was provided through my ministry, the Ministry of Governnient Services, and it facilitates meetings between groups at distant points. The Ontario government is con- sidered a leader in Canada in both the development and use of teleconferencing. The official unveiing o f the Bicentemuial Medal provided an ideal opr tity to recognize the rapid technological advances which have been -made since Alexander Graham Bell first began work on the telephone in Brantford in 1874. Ontario's Bicentennial Medal program - a salute to the many Ontarians who make -a personal con- tribution towards the establishment of a llfestyle we often take',fo7. grntedin thisprovinceé LunIch The Whitby Senior Co- op Club holds luncheons for senior citizens aged 55 and over every Mon- day, Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon at the Knights, of .Columbus Hall at 133 Brock St. N. The lunches are full course meals including soup, entree, desert and tea or coffee for $2.25. The club also holds a bingo after lunch. Rides are available for a nominal fée.. For more information sali 668-8064. Kidney foundat 'ion organizing projeets throughout the because of the local year in addition to terest in the Kid taking part in door-to- Foundation, a i door canvas should be formed. traditionally held inl "We decided to1 March. Also, local the monthly meeting volunteers wiil help seil Whitby because it's peanuts, a fund raising centre point of project held every year region. We hope to by the Kidney Foun- tract members fron dation. far north as Uxbric "Through public sup- as far east as Newcaj port, the foundation is and as far west able to provide.research Pickering, " says grants across Canada chairman. for studies into kidney Ransberry rei disease and its treat- local residentst ment. Ini 1983, $156,5U8 there are a number was issuèd for research kidney patients livini in the Toronto area inl- the region as well aý cluding the Region Of number of kidney ti Durham. " spiant patients. Also, public support Ransberry became helps the foundation of- terested in the Kidh fer blood pressure Foundation of Canadî clinies at companies and shopping mails. 1SPLE A " Patients are assisted 0EIVEYWSNYUPPLTITOAIERiS prinxarily in the form of OUOUWI G transportation and s medical costs, where a* I H A NA if not covered by gover- : 11*4f Y FOMS 0BSNSS:lI nment 'aid, " says Ran- I N VUILiz 0ANUUEW sberry. 0 K*INN OLRWR Also, money goes to AC*PL EMIT: G ERI fund summer camps for FASCLT'ECI1NTN SERVIPC kidney patients, in- AS PCENSRVci *PC cluding'children. d "'Money also goes to - h ýoi 1 the Metro Organ- Retrieval and Exchange (M.D.R.E.) program. This is a provincial ser- vice which retrieves, 1PA tests and transports PA kidneys,"' says the LOT In the past, residents 1 to 39? of Durham volunteered LUCKY NUMBERS their time to the Toronto usibetth and District Branch. Sbciet h Ransberry says public tor,"Loto-Luck has support from the region wlnners at the PIcI has been excellent. 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Longueuil, (Ouebec) J4K 4Y3 (514) 468-3900 Subscrlptlon are avallablo for 1 month $9.00 C.O.D. Orders Add $2.00 Handllng and Cost. Copyrights by Paul Broulloetto. 6 montha 12 months $45.00 $60.00 AGES 8 TO 16 YEARS - BEGINNER To ADVANCED SESSIONS JULY 3-13 JULY 16-27 JULY 30- AUG. 10 AUG. 13-24 $180 $200 $180 $200 FOR FOR FOR FOR 9 DAYS 10 DAYS 9 DAYS 10 DAYS 9 A. M. TO 3:30 P.M.-1« TRANSPORTATION CAN BEARRANGED FOR FURTHEB INFORMATION CONTACT SAN DRA BROWN PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR 686m464.1 Ransberry 15 making plans to attain two guest speakers for the June meeting. The speakers will include a represen- tative from the M.O.R.E. program and a local doctor dealing with kidney disease.. "A haif-hour has been set aside to let people meet each other," says Ransberry. Anyone Interested in more information on the Kidney Foundation- Durham Unit cal Joan Ransberry at 683-5110. THE CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN OF WHITBY IN THE MATTER 0F THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, R.S.O. 1980, c. 337 AND IN THE MATTER 0F THE LANDS AND 'PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL .-ADDRESS IN THE PROVINCE 0F ONTARIO NOTICE 0F 1INTENT TO DESIGNATE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whltby intends to designate the property, Including lands and buildings at the following municipal address as property of ar- chitectural value or interest under Part 4 of the 'Ontario Herîtage Act, R.S.O. 1980, c. 337. ArthurArchîbald House 513 Centre Street South Whitby, Ontario REASONS FOR DESUONATION 0F 513CENTRE STREET SOUTH Historical Both- the original owner (Arthur Archibald) and the architect (S.J. Spail) of 513 Centre Street South had important roles in Whitby's past. Arthur Ar- chibald was Princip al of Whitby High School from 1927 to 1942 and an Inspector 0f Public Sohools for South Ontario County from 1942 to 1959. S.J. Spaîl was Construction Supervisor for the Ontario Psychiatric Hospital and designed a number of In- stitutional buildings In the Whitby area. Architecturai The Archibald House is an interesting example 0f an early 2Oth Century suburban house with Gothic Revival and Tudor Rivival features. Any person may, before June 29, 1984, send by, registered mail or deliver to the Clerk of the Town of Whitby notice of his or her objection to the proposed designation together with a statemnent of reasons for the objection and ail relevant facts. If such notice of objection is received, the Council. of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby shal refer the matter to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing. DATED at May, 1984. the Town 0f Whitby this 3Oth day of Michael B. Gazo Deputy Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East Wyhitby, Ontarlo LiN 2MB -. ~.-.... ~ -~ - - al in- dney unit hold gs in sthe the D at- n as idge, astie as the iinds that r of ig in as a ran- e in- Iney la in WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1984, PAGE 17 new branch in Durham il -7-77-- Il bl 1969 when her then 21- year old brother Don Ransberry underwent a transplant after disease destroyed his healthy organs. Today, 17 years later, Don Ransberry lives a healthy and normal life. He's married and has two children. "He's a resident of Durham. He lives in Orono," ex- plains Ransberry. "Through advan- cernent in medical research made * partly possible by the Kidney Foundation, my brother had his life returned. The Kidney Foundation plays a vital part in keeping hundreds of Canadians alive," says the chairman. * r 'I

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