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Selection of `Mr. Sunshine' as top citizen is `well-deserved' loves him. He's wonderful," said Smith, The release also said Kilby is a mem- adding the honour of being named Acton's ber of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch top Citizen is "well deserved." Kilby got his unofficial start driving 197 and has participated in many Legion cancer patients 22 years ago, shortly afactivities. ter he retired from management at Boe"It was also acknowledged by the nominees that Ivan has helped many people be- ing, when a friend asked him to drive his hind the scenes over the years," said the young son to Sunnybrook for cancer treatment. He realized then being a volunteer committee. "He's fantastic," said Acton branch of driver might be something he would like the Canadian Cancer Society former trans- to do. Losing his wife Jean to cancer in 1991, portation convenor Margaret MacKinnon. and seeing many other people inflicted "He has the needs of the cancer patients with the disease, was another factor that at heart." She said many times Kilby would can- impacted his decision to become a volunteer driver. cel his plans if she He said those called him to ask if who haven't done he was available to it, "don't know what drive a cancer pathey're missing." tient. "You see the joy Kilby quit drivin people because ing for the Cancer they don't have to Society late last --CAShh executive director drive themselves. year after the orgaThey can just sit Sheila Smith nization switched back and relax. It to a pilot project makes you feel good driver dispatch system. The Acton transportation conve- to know you're helping someone." He said often times the patients open nor was eliminated and replaced with a up to him, telling him things they wouldn't central dispatch office in Hamilton. Kilby felt "it was going to be fair for the tell their families because they don't want to upset them. clients." "I say, `just go ahead', it's between my "I wouldn't go along with that because client, myself and the steering wheel," he my first thought is with the clients," he said. said. He becomes very close with many of So he decided to switch to Cancer Asthem. sistance Services Halton Hills (CAShh), "They're just like brothers and sisters. an organization he describes as "above It really bothers you when you lose one of reproach." "It's unbelievable what they are doing them," he said. He drives patients to Toronto, Hamilfor their clients," said Kilby, who urges ton, Kitchener and Mississauga for cancer people to donate to CAShh. He's pleased he made the switch to treatment. Kilby is also a driver for the Canadian Red Cross. CAShh, and so is CAShh. He has two children--Beverley and "We're glad to have him," said CAShh Robert who is married to daughter-in-law executive director Sheila Smith, who was thrilled Kilby was named Citizen of the Marjorie-- and a five-year-old grandson, Year. "He's just Mr. Sunshine. I call him our Kevin. Sunshine Boy. He's very positive and very Although it's still being planned, Acton willing, he's just on the go all the time. Rotary Club will be hosting a function to "He drives every day. Everybody just honour Kilby in the coming months. Continued from pg. 1 Heritage Decks Ltd. 905-873-0368 Heritage Decks specializes in the design and construction of custom cedar decks and built-in spas. Every Heritage deck is meticulously constructed with top quality material and totally original design. Call for a free cheerful estimate. Ask about our lifetime warranty! 'Shop Local' EST. 1984 See customer testimonials and pictures at www.heritagedecks.com 3 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, March 11, 2010 Deck of the Week `He drives every day. Everybody just loves him. He's wonderful.' REVITALIZATION INTERLOCK Leveling & Repairs Restoration of Sagging Edges Power Washing Stains & Dirt for a "Like New" Look Polymeric Jointing Sand for a Weed Free Patio Sealing to Protect Your Newly Restored Patio, Driveway or Walkway Beat the HST. Book now! Call Today for Your NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATE 1-800-467-2079 905-873-7773 Store Hours Mon - Wed 10-6 Thurs - Fri 10 -8 Sat 10 - 5 www.dunroven.ca 5 km Run/Walk & 1 km Kid's Fun Run Sunday, April 18th at 9 am Gellert Community Centre Register at: Feet In Motion or On-Line at: www.onlineregistrations.ca Funds raised will support the G.D.H.S. sportsfield & track improvement plan e-mail: hassellsauto@bellnet.ca www.hassellautomotive.com Warranty Warranty Warranty 2006 FORD F150 Loaded, 4X4, Auto, 52K 2005 FORD FREESTYLE Leather, Loaded, DVD, Auto $12,500 $20,500 Loaded, Leather, Auto Heated Seats, 80K 2006 MAZDA 3 $13,500 CALL