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The Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-02-17, Page 66 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Trillium Mutual Insurance commits S30,000 to Wingham hospital campaign The Trillium ROOTS Community Fund has made a pledge of $30,000.00 to the Wing - ham & District Hospital Foundation's Our Hospi- tal, Our Future Campaign. While Trillium Mutual Insurance is located in Listowel, the ROOTS Council was quick to see the far reaching benefits of improvements to the Wingham & District Hos- pital for the entire sur- rounding rural community. In recognition of this donation, Trillium Mutual Insurance will be named as the sponsor of one of the exam rooms in the new primary care clinic being developed in the new healthcare campus on the site of the former Wingham Public School. Trillium Mutual Insurance CEO Joe Dietrich said he was "proud to commit this donation to a project that has a unique vision for the future of rural healthcare." The Trillium ROOTS Community Fund was established by Trillium Mutual Insurance Com- pany in Listowel, to administer (at arm's length), the company's philanthropy program. Through ROOTS, Trillium continues to provide meaningful financial assis- tance and support to rural communities in which its policyholder members live and serve. The company will be announcing shortly the amount of funding that will be available for capital projects in the 2016 calen- dar year. Funding focus continues to be in the areas of Healthcare, Rec- reation & Wellness, Emer- gency Response (Fire Fighters), Agricultural and Eco/Sustainability. More information about the ROOTS "Recognizing Our Opportunity To Support" Community Fund can be found at www.trilliummu- tual.com. The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation's Our Hospital, Our Future Cam- paign is a $4 million capi- tal fundraising campaign supporting the expansion of six departments at the Wingham & District Hos- pital, replacement of digi- tal imaging equipment and the creation of a com- munity healthcare cam- pus. So far, the campaign team has raised over $1 rA' 4 1Ir 1;i.1 r.,,RduNes Qui .. lII hen no,f Submitted The Trillium Mutual Insurance has continued its commitment to rural Ontario with a $30,000 pledge to the Wingham Hospital Our Hospital, Our Future Campaign. L -R: Trillium Mutual Insurance board chair Scott Cumming, ROOTS Council coard member Karen Galbraith, WDH Foundation coordinator Nicole Jutzi, campaign chair Mark Foxton and Trillium Mutual Insurance CEO Joe Dietrich. million in pledges. All gifts to the Our Hospital, Our Future Campaign can be pledged over a period of up to five years. More information can be found at www.wdhfoundation. ca. February 11 a day to raise awareness around 2-1-1 services February 11 was 2-1-1 Day across North America. To mark this day, United Way Perth -Huron and 211 Ontario helpline asked res- idents to 'make the right call' (#MakeTheRightCall) if they want or need the agency's assistance. A valuable resource in both Perth and Huron Counties, 211 is the infor- mation and referral ser- vice that provides reliable information on commu- nity and social services. It is answered live, 24 -hours a day, every day of the year including holi- days and is available in over 170 languages. 211 is answered by trained specialists who have access to informa- tion about local commu- nity services and can refer callers to supports near them. This includes municipal social services The Lucknow Sentinel Birthday Club Trey Bender AY February 19, 2005 11 years old r Alyssa Shirley Moffat \.;.. February 20, 2009 7 years old Abby Robinson February 22, 2006 10 years old Your child can be a member of the Sentinel's birthday club call 519-528-2822 to register Iti Mow NUI 619 Campbell Street 519-528-2822 LET'S ALL DO OUR PART! PLEASE RECYCLE as well as community, social, health and govern- ment programs. "211 is an important resource for our commu- nity; one place to find the information and referrals to help with many of life's challenges," said Ryan Erb, executive director for United Way Perth -Huron. "United Way is proud to have brought the service to this region and proud to continue supporting it." Locally, 211 is sup- ported by United Way Perth -Huron (UWPH) and administered by PF Solu- tions, a United Way sup- ported partner. United Way's commitment to the 211 service ensures that local data meets 211 standards and remains accurate and current, so MMMM:M'Ij=E that callers receive the most up-to-date informa- tion possible and can con- fidently access the assis- tance they need. "United Way is available to attend any community meetings in Perth or Huron to explain the 211 service," offered Susan Faber, Director of Com- munity Services at United Way Perth -Huron. "I find that when I give examples of how 211 has helped members of our commu- nity, the service becomes clearer. I urge members of the community to contact United Way to request a short presentation," said Faber. More information about 211 • 211 is also available on- line at www.211 ontario. ca • Calls to 211 are anony- mous and confidential. • 211 is available 24/7 • 211 is available in many languages • 211 is on Social Media: Twitter: @211ontario and Facebook: facebook. com/211Ontario/info What kind information is available? With information from more than 56,000 services and agencies across the province of Ontario, assis- tance can be provided on a wide range of topics. These include, but are not limited to: • abuse (including sexual assault) • child and family services • consumer pro- tection and complaints • emergency and crisis ser- vices • employment, edu- cation and training • financial assistance • food and clothing • general community services • health • homelessness • housing • legal issues • seniors • settlement and new- comer services • youth ser- vices • "211 is Canada's one -stop -shop to connect Canadians to services that are often provided by char- ities and non -profits -- partners who rely on 211 to reach the community in most cost-effective and accessible way," said Dr. Jacline Nyman, President and CEO for United Way Canada. For more information contact Susan Faber, Director of Community Information, 1-877-818- 886 or e-mail sfaber@ p erthhuron.unitedway. ca. OPP urging web users to THINK before sending The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) supported International Safer Internet Day and cyber safety aware- ness by encouraging young people and their families to T.H.I.N.K b4 U Send to 1)41 Mak Y&,ur Owen [leg, �tJnr. f'::F;�' r- ara: niiY4' inr r#w €Y4Isiiii mSL,Ci.1EfI(l.r'4-83 3 ,1 AW439553 ensure their safety in the online world. International Safer Inter- net Day was Feb. 9 and it was created to promote safer and more responsible use of technology, especially among children and young people around the world. The theme for Safer Internet Day 2016 is "Play your part for a better internee! One of the growing con- cerns associated with the Internet and mobile devices include cyberbullying. Cyberbullying happens when people use comput- ers, cellphones or other devices to embarrass, humiliate, torment, threaten or harass someone else. With the rapid advances in technologies, cyberbullying is happening to more and more people every day. Another increasing con- cern is the issue of self/ peer exploitation. Also known as "sexting", this behaviour is commonly defined as youth creating, sending or sharing sexual images and/or videos with peers via the Internet, social media sites and/or electronic devices.