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Page 8 Nipigon-Red Rock Gazette Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 ANDERSON - Mr. David John Anderson, 49 years, of Nipigon, Ontario passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital, Nipigon, Ontario. Predeceased by his parents - Alice and Roy Anderson; he is survived by one brother Richard Anderson of Mill Bay, British Columbia. According to David’s wishes cremation has taken place. There will be no service at this time. Friends so wishing may make donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation. Arrangements are in the care of Elliott Funeral Home Ltd., Nipigon. Nipigon Hosts Hockey Tournament Action hockey in the final game between the Nipigon Atoms and Red Rock Rangers, with Red Rock winning 2-1 Action hockey between the Nipigon Peewee girls and Schreiber for the bronze medal, with Schreiber winning5-4. Back Row: Joe Brand, Jim Hendricken, Paul Middle Row: Skye Swanson, Chelsi-Ann Rantala, Brandon Adams, Ethan Olson, Ben Hendricken Front Row: Erica Mignault, Marissa Anderson, Ryan Mignault, Wade Algrem, Isabella Park-Jean Front: goalie Mathey Booker Glena Clearwater - Photos The Atom Hockey tournament took place at the Nipigon Arena with 6 teams taking part in a weekend of excellent hockey. Not one game was one sided and many wins were by one goal. The final game was between Nipigon Atoms and Red Rock Rangers, with the Rangers winning 2-1; a tie goal was declared no goal. The bronze medal was won by the Schreiber Atoms, over the Nipigon Peewee girls 5-4. Despite the stormy weather and very cold wind chill, the tournament was a success. Organ Donation Rates Lowest in Canada Most people will agree that Canada is a caring country that supports one of the world’s highest standards of living and scores top marks for quality of life - which is why one statistic, in particular, is so puzzling: Canada has one of the lowest organ donor rates among industrialized countries. For each million people living in Canada, only 15 become organ donors. Canada lags significantly behind the United States, where the rate is 22 donors per million people. And Spain puts both Canada and the U.S. to shame with 34 donors per million people. These statistics may seem dry, but they translate into human suffering and needless deaths. Last year, for example, there were 4,240 men, women and children in Canada waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. Of these, 2,160 received the gift of life, which is truly commendable. But five Canadians died every week because organs for transplant were not available. Many lives can be saved, and each of us can play a significant role. All it takes is the simple and generous act of signing an organ donor card, discussing your decision with your loved ones and giving them a next-of-kin notification card to ensure that your wishes will be carried out. If you don’t have them already, you can download organ donor and next-of-kin cards from the Organ Donation & Transplant Association of Canada’s website: www.orffandonations.ca. Gabriel Etele is President and CEO of the Organ Donation & Transplant Association of Canada Consider becoming an Organ Donor and giving the gift of life. Boys and Girls Gender presentation continued Continued from Page 7 Notwell referred to and recommended several informational and knowledge-based resources that parents and educators can turn to obtain further information and strategies with respect to learning differences in boys and girls. Those in attendance were provided with the resource “Why Gender What Parents and Teachers Need to Know About the Emerging Science of Sex Differences” by Leonard Sax, a fabulous resource for teachers and parents that combines Dr. Sax’s extensive knowledge of the research on gender issued with practical advice in convincing, highly readable writing style. The workshop definitely challenged basic assumptions and helped everyone to think about gender in a new way. Is there any truth and accuracy in the following nursery rhyme? You be the judge... “What are little boys made of? Snips and snails and puppy dog tails. That’s what little boys are made of! What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice and everything nice. That’s what little girls are made of!” Boys and girls learning presentation held at St. Edward’s School in Nipigon. Photo submitted New Beginnings Women’s Circle Dinner A Success!!!! The evening of February 11th was filled with celebration, laughter, networking and learning, as the New Beginnings Women’s Circle of Nipigon hosted a dinner in the Nipigon Cafe for women. Judi Bernard began the evening by having everyone introduce themselves and then turned the floor over to Patricia Dellacecca who made the announcement that the New Beginnings Circle had trade marked the Nipigon Nylons and that it should all be finalized by the end of the month. Reverand Diane Hilpert-Mcllroy then said that Nipigon is such a warm and welcoming community and the Nipigon Nylons are like a sense of home. She also mentioned that Nipigon was the hidden jewel of the North and then grace was said. Women from all walks of life were at the dinner enjoying each others company learning about what those around them had done and are doing. After dinner Judi Bernard introduced Rosalind Lockyer of Paro, who spoke on the fact that women were the hidden gold of Northern Ontario. She talked about how women can do a lot, as we are strong. All in all the evening was enjoyable, good people, good friends, good conversation and good food. Pamela Behun