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Our Opinion Tuesday, February 26,2008 The Nipigon-Red Rock Gazette is published each Tuesday by Lakeshore Community Publishing Ltd. 38 Front Street, Nipigon, Ont. P0T 2J0 Phone 807-887-3583 Fax 807-887-3720 2nd., class mailing permit #0867 Subscription Rates: Seniors (65+) $28.00 Local $38.00. Outside 60km $51.00 USA $67.00 (please add 5% GST) Memberships and Associations The Canadian Community Newspaper Association, The Ontario Community Newspaper Association Columns Policy - Letters to Editor The columns and letters accepted by this newspaper for publication, appear at the discretion of the Publisher. Names, signatures and phone numbers must accompany each submission for verification purposes. It is assumed that each submission fairly represents the opinion of the writer. E-mail address nipigongazette@shaw.ca Advertising and General Manager Linda R. Harbinson Reporter Photographer/Circulation Pamela Behun Managing Editor Paulette Lalonde Forsyth Publisher Linda R. Harbinson ‘We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program ‘PAP Registration No. 9030” toward our mailing costs.” Canada editorial... We are but a few days away from March and the meltdown! And we even get to experience one extra day of February because, you guessed it, it’s a leap year! So a genuine Happy Birthday to all of those born on February 29th, because you really only get to celebrate your true birth date every four years. I’d be using this to my advantage if I were you and not acknowledging the years in between, explaining that I may not look my age, but I am very young at heart! Speaking of heart, February is Healthy Heart month and they are really promoting women’s heart health this year. It appears we women are doing either one of two things, or in some cases both. We are not noticing the signs of heart disease, or we are not living healthy life styles, or sadly, perhaps both. No need to explain to me about cramming, the agenda of the day into such a short space of time, or the ability to mask sickness. Collectively, we are the nurturers of the world, however, collectively, we are killing ourselves because we do not practice what we preach. Today, for just five minutes, take a life inventory. Be honest. Today may be the day to stop smoking. Today may be the day to start eating more fruits and veggies. Today may be the day to start exercising. Today may be the day to have that physical. Today may be the day to relief just a pinch of stress. Today may be the day to get more sleep or just slow down the pace. Today may be the day that saves the rest of your life and collectively, the rest of ours, as women. RBC Partners with Regional Cancer Care RBC Royal Bank partners with Regional Cancer Care and the Northern Cancer Research Foundation in the fight against colorectal cancer Regional Cancer Care and the Northern Cancer Research Foundation (NCRF) welcomed a new partner in the fight against colorectal cancer. RBC Royal Bank announced a $90,000 commitment to support colorectal cancer awareness and screening initiatives in Northwestern Ontario. Funds will be dedicated to supporting the new RN Performed Flexible Sigmoidoscopy clinic at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), and will contribute significantly to The Bottom Line colorectal cancer awareness campaign developed by Regional Cancer Care and the NCRF. “We at RBC Royal Bank are excited about this new partnership with Regional Cancer Care and the NCRF,” said Murray Wal-berg, Regional Vice President, Northwestern Ontario, RBC Royal Bank. “We recognize the need in our community to address high rates of colorectal cancer, and we are proud to contribute both financially and through the dedication of our staff in volunteering at special awareness events across the region.” “When RBC Royal Bank approached us about being involved with our program, we knew this would be a great match,” said Michael Power, Vice President, Regional Cancer Services and Diagnostics, TBRHSC. “Their commitment to colorectal cancer prevention will provide an added boost to our program such that we can continue to increase awareness of colorectal cancer, and improve access to colorectal cancer screening with the ultimate goal of reducing the number of deaths due to this disease. It is, after all, 90 per cent curable if found early.” An event of ‘epic proportions’ The new partners took the opportunity to unveil an event of ‘epic proportions’ planned for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March. RBC Royal Bank is the title sponsor of one of the most unique exhibits to ever travel to Thunder Bay: a giant colon. The Colossal Colon® will be the centrepiece of a health expo held at Intercity Shopping Centre March 5 to 9. The 40-foot long fibreglass colon allows curious explorers to inter- actively learn about healthy colon tissue, polyps, various stages of colorectal cancer and other colorectal conditions. Glenn Craig, President & CEO, NCRF, said the Colossal Colon® will undoubtedly have people talking about the “Bottom Line.” “With events and awareness campaigns like “The Bottom Line” and the Colossal Colon® sponsored by RBC Royal Bank, we encourage people to talk to their healthcare provider. Using humour and hands-on education opportunities assures people it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable talking about colorectal cancer. In fact, it’s crucial to your health.” For more information or to arrange interviews contact: Katherine Frape Community Relations Officer, NCRF (807) 684-7276 We would love to hear from our readers... Send your Letters to the Editor to: Nipigon-Red Rock Gazette Box 1057 Nipigon, ON POT 2J0. Or fax us at 887-3720 better yet, e-mail us at nipigongazette @ shaw.ca Please include your name and phone number for verification purposes. Relocating? Keep up on community events by subscribing to The Nipigon Red Rock Gazette Mail your subscription to : Box 1057; Nipigon, ON POT 2J0 ComParrot by Bonnie J. Malcolm Can you spot 12 differences between these pictures? Solution: 1. Opening in cap is different. 2. Hem on girl’s sweater is colored in. 3. Bow in doll’s hair is hidden. 4. Drawer appears in night table. 5. Section of quilt is colored in. 6. Sun behind hill has moved. 7. Toy car has moved. 8. Mouth on poster is upside down. 9. Poster is wider. 10. Stripe on lampshade is taller. 11. Polka dot on doll’s shirt is larger. 12. Inside of pillow is different.