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PREVIOUS GUESTS
WHO HAVE APPEARED
ON THE LEARNING CLINIC RADIO SHOW
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The following is a brief description
of some of the guests who have appeared on The Learning Clinic as special
guests.
GUESTS WHO APPEARED ON
THE LEARNING
CLINIC
FROM APRIL 26, 2010 TO
JUNE 13, 2011 |
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Special Guest: Marck Blay, Parent of a child with Asperger Syndrome
Recorded live on April 26, 2010
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Education
is the Key to Helping Children With Autism Syndrome |
Marck
Blay was Robert Kirwan's special guest on The Learning
Clinic Education Forum on Monday, April 26, 2010. Marck was on
the show to discuss Asperger syndrome which is an autism
spectrum disorder. Marck's son, Ryan, has Asperger syndrome
and it has presented many serious challenges for Marck and his
wife as they have tried to help Ryan deal with issues in his
personal and school life. It became apparent from the
discussion that education of all service providers is critical
in order for children with aspergers syndrome to be understood
and given the support they need in day-to-day activities. As
you listen to the full interview, which was over two hours
long, you will appreciate the difficulties and challenges that
parents face when they have a child with aspergers syndrome.
You will also benefit from Marck's experiences if you are
someone who deals with such a child. This
is an excellent show for teachers, most of whom, either will
or are in direct contact with students who are afflicted with
this disorder. Understanding how these children see the world
is critical in order to help them live to their full potential
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EDITOR'S NOTE: For more information about this
topic you may find it useful to read the following report,
entitled: Identifying
Trends And Supports For Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Transitioning Into Post-Secondary prepared by Susan Alcorn
Mackay for the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario.
The goals of this project were
twofold: (1) to identify the numbers of students with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) who will
be graduating with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
and entering postsecondary studies in 2009, 2010 and 2011 and
(2) to perform a gap analysis
comparing the services provided in secondary schools with
those currently provided in postsecondary
education (PSE). This data may assist postsecondary
institutions in planning for the
services and supports that are required to promote success for
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Special Guest: Karen Hastie, Owner of Akfit Fitness Superstore
Recorded live on May 17, 2010
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Strategies for Success For
Entrepreneurs Today |
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Strategies
For Success For Young Entrepreneurs
with Karen Hastie |
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Karen Hastie, Owner of Akfit Fitness Superstore, was Robert Kirwan's the special guest on The Learning
Clinic Education Forum on Monday, May 17, 2010. Karen
discussed how she and her partner, Andrew Hastie dealt with
the situation many graduates find themselves in today. She had
a diploma in Recreation and Leisure Management but couldn't
find anyone who was hiring in her field. Instead of giving up
in despair, she and Andrew decided to become consultants and
reached out to others who were in need of their expertise. This
eventually lead to the opening of Akfit Fitness in 1989. Over
the years Karen, who in 2010 is in her mid-forties, has faced
many challenges and has had to adapt to changes in society in
order to allow her business to evolve to the point where she
was recognized as 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Greater
Sudbury Chamber of Commerce. As you
listen to the radio interview you will benefit from some
excellent suggestions and recommendations from Karen if you
are interested in starting out your own business. Karen is now
very much interested in taking on the role of mentor with
young people who are about to enter the world of business in
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Special Guests: Amandah Kohls
and Amy Stephens, Post-Secondary School Students
Recorded live on May 17, 2010
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Young
People Contributing To The Community By Stepping Up To
Organize Fundraising & Awareness Events
by Amandah Kohls & Amy Stephens |
Amandah
Kohls, on the left, and Amy Stephens, are Co-chairs of the
committee that has been charged with the responsibility of
organizing the 2nd Annual Fundraising Barbeque to Raise
Awareness of The Dangers of Impaired Driving in honour of
Jazmine Houle, Caitlin Jelley, Steven Phillipe, and Tyler
Goulais, all who have lost their lives as victims of drinking
and driving accidents in Valley East. The girls appeared on
The Learning Clinic Education Forum on Monday, May 17, 2010. Amandah,
who has just completed her 1st Year of studies in the Nursing
Program at Cambrian College, and Amy, who just completed her
1st Year of studies in the Nursing Program at Laurentian
University, discussed some of the issues and challenges they
have faced over the two years in organizing an event as
significant as this community fundraiser which raised almost
$4,000 in June 2009. As you listen to the
radio interview you will be very impressed with what the girls
have done to spearhead the organization. They will give you
some tips and strategies that you can use if you find yourself
in a situation where you feel you would like to do something
similar to raise money or awareness for a worthwhile cause.
Many young people may feel that this is something that only
older individuals can be successful at, however, as you will
learn, sometimes it is much easier for a 19 or 20 year old to
get the support of volunteers of all ages. The barbeque will
be held on June 26, 2010 from 12 noon to 7 p.m. at the
Shopper's Drug Mart in Hanmer, right across from the Hanmer
Valley Shopping Centre. Donations can be made at the Shoppers
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Special Guest: Dr. Nancy Rebellato ND, BComm, BA,
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Recorded live on June 7, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
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Dr.
Nancy Rebellato Describes How Naturopathic Medicine Can Be An
Exciting Career Choice With A Satisfying Future |
Dr.
Nancy Rebellato ND, BComm, BA, was Robert Kirwan's special guest on The Learning
Clinic Education Forum on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.. Dr.
Rebellato is a Doctor of Naturopathic medicine and Clinic
Director of the Rebellato Health Centre at
346
Regent Street
in
Sudbury
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Nancy
has been practicing in the City of
Greater
Sudbury
since 1998, and the Centre has a client base of over 800
patients. She learned about Naturopathic Medicine through
experience: the Italian/Mediterranean diet which supported her
health and vitality, treatment of a sprained ankle in the
Himalayas
with homeopathy, and finally a brush with death through
Hepatitis C around 1992. She was brought back to life and
health by the grace of God and two naturopathic doctors.
Nancy studied
commerce and economics at Laurentian University. She worked
overseas for The Times of India Newspaper, IBM New Zealand,
and locally for INCO before attending The Canadian College of
Naturopathic Medicine in
Toronto
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She completed 4 years of training including medical sciences,
pharmacology, minor surgery, seven naturopathic therapies,
residency, and 14 international licensing exams..
Dr.
Rebellato explained that “Naturopathic Medicine is a
complete and coordinated approach to medicine that combines
medical sciences with traditional healing wisdom.” She went
on to state that the basic principles of naturopathic medicine
are founded on the belief that you must find and treat the
cause of the problem and not merely focus on treating the
symptoms. You must above all else do no harm to the patient,
but in finding the root cause of the problem you should treat
the whole person, including his/her mental, emotional,
spiritual and energetic elements.
She also pointed out that the body has an amazing
ability to heal itself naturally, so it is important to use
common sense medicine when helping a patient.
She
reiterated that this focus on finding and treating the cause
instead of the symptoms is what makes Naturopathic Medicine
different from conventional medicine. “We take time to get a
personal history and examine the whole person we are treating.
Our goal is to treat the whole person, not just the
physical part by using natural therapies and techniques that
do no harm.”
Dr.
Rebellato stated that it takes a long time to become a
Naturopathic Doctor, “You still must go through about 8
years of post-secondary education before you begin your
practice, but it is well worth it in the end.”
She
encourages young people who are interested in medicine to give
serious consideration to becoming a naturopathic doctor.
“You get to develop long-lasting relationships with your
patients. They share everything with you so that you can get
down to the root of the problem and treat the whole person.
That is what is so satisfying about this career. You really
get to know your patients.”
The Principles of
Naturopathic Medicine
1. First Do
No Harm
2. Identify and Treat the Causes
3. Doctor as Teacher
4. Treat the Whole Person
5. Emphasize Prevention
6. Support the Healing Power of the Body
During the interview Dr. Rebellato explained
how the widespread use of vaccinations may be a leading cause
of many learning disabilities in children and adults to day.
She provided listeners with information about how it is
possible for parents to exclude their children from taking
vaccinations which are often depicted as being mandatory in
order for children to attend school. Dr.
Rebellato is convinced that the field of Naturopathic medicine
is going to continue to attract many more practitioners as
people begin to see the inherent dangers of continued use of
pharmaceuticals and search for alternative treatments.
Naturopathic doctors like Dr. Rebellato are quickly becoming
known as important personal "life coaches" for their
clients who are trusted for guidance when it comes to health
and fitness. This
is an excellent show for students who are interested in a
career in the health field. Parents would be wise to do some
research into the career possibilities that exist in
Naturopathic medicine. You can visit Dr. Rebellato's web site
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Special Guest: Patricia Tedford
Assistant Professor at Thornloe University
Recorded live on June 7, 2010 at 6:15 p.m.
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Prof.
Patricia Tedford Explains How A Degree In Theatre Arts
Actually Prepares You For Your Performance In Life Itself |
Patricia
Tedford, an Assistant Professior in the Theatre Arts Program
at Thornloe University was Robert Kirwan's special guest on The Learning
Clinic Education Forum on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 6:25
p.m.. Patricia provided a great deal of
information about the Theatre Arts Program which offers a concentration in Theatre Arts for a General B.A.,
a combined concentration of Theatre Arts and another subject
for a General B.A., an interdisciplinary B.F.A. with a major
in Theatre Arts, and a minor in Music. A 157-seat theatre
fully equipped provides state of the art support to the work
of the faculty and students. Patricia
has been with Thornloe since the fall of 2009, having worked
in a similar capacity at both Ottawa and York Universities.
She indicated that her interest in coming to Laurentian was
based on the fact that the Sudbury area offers so much
potential for growth in the arts and she is looking forward to
helping bring new life to this part of the local culture. She
was also promoting the Summer Shakespeare performance, The
Twelfth Night, which is being held on June 24, 25 and 26
outside on the grounds of Thornloe University. "This is
such an amazing way for a group to perform. They use nature as
their set and the audience if right in the middle of the
performance. If anyone has never experienced theatre outdoors,
this is something that they really should come out and
see." Prof.
Tedford is also very proud of the fact that Thornloe is now
offering a fourth year in their Theatre Arts Program. She
indicated that many students from other disciplines are quite
pleased with the skills they gain from taking courses in the
Theatre Arts Program. She also stated that graduates of the
program have discovered that the skills they have developed
prove extremely beneficial to them no matter what field of
work they engage in once they leave school. Indeed, when one
views the four main objectives of the Theatre Arts Program,
written below, you can see that this is a program that would
prepare graduates for many different careers.
The four main objectives of Theatre Arts are:
- to
develop the capacities of students to be collaborative,
interdisciplinary and collegial, as required by
theatrical/artistic milieus;
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give students analytical and creative tools for
understanding and creating theatre;
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nurture personal and social insights in both students and
faculty, enabling them to work in a creative and
fulfilling way; and
- to
provide Laurentian and the wider community with
imaginative theatre capable of broadening our humanitarian
and artistic vocabulary.
This
is an excellent radio show for students who may not be quite
certain what they would like to major in while at university.
Graduating with a major in Theatre Arts could go a long way to
ensuring a successful and satisfying career. Click on the name
for more information on the Thornloe
University Theatre Arts Program. BACK
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Special Guest:
Allan Knott, New Sudbury Royal Bank Branch Manager
Topic: Strategies for Successfully Starting Your Own Business
Recorded live on June 14, 2010
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Strategies for Successfully Starting Your Own Business |
NOTE: Please allow a couple of minutes before the show
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It Takes A
Lot Of Good Strategic Planning To Be Successful In Any Kind of
Business Today |
Allan
Knott, Branch Manager of the New Sudbury Royal Bank, was the
special guest on The Learning Clinic Radio Show on Monday,
June 14, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Allan provided some valuable advice
and information for anyone interested in starting their own
business. Host Robert Kirwan and Allan talked
at length about the strategies that would help ensure a
successful experience in any business start-up. With finances
being so very important during the initial stages, much was
mentioned about some of the options that are available to
young people and about the need to plan ahead so that you are
in the best position possible when you are ready to move
forward. Many self-employed owner operated
businesses are starting up in the Greater Sudbury Area every
year. In fact, over 45% of all employers in the region are
self-employed owner operated businesses with no employees. The
fastest growing segment of the population beginning their own
businesses are in the over 55 year old category. This is
indicative of the number of people who want to get into their
own business ventures after retiring from their life-long
career or occupation. As you
listen to the radio interview you will benefit from some
excellent suggestions and recommendations from Allan if you
are interested in starting out your own business. You can also
get some good advice from the web site at the following link: CLICK
HERE FOR BUSINESS TIPS BACK
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Special Guest: Gilles Lebeau, Vice President of
the Mansour Group
Recorded live on June 14, 2010
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Finding Good
People Is Still One Of The Greatest Management Issues Facing
Companies Today |
Gilles Lebeau, a life-long resident of
Sudbury
, has travelled a long
and winding journey from the time he walked off the stage with
a diploma from Ecole Secondaire Hanmer. Today he is Vice
President of Finance and Operations of one of the area's most
prominent mining sector businesses, the Mansour Group of 18
Companies, where he is in charge of numerous and diverse
business interests and is responsible for the livelihood of
over 200 full- and part-time employees.
Gilles
was the special guest
June
14, 2010, 2008
on "The Learning
Clinic Radio Show" with host Robert Kirwan. The topic:
"Management Issues & Challenges Facing The Mining
Industry Today".
Just for a bit of background, after
high school, Mr. Lebeau went on to attend Laurentian
University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce
Degree from the
School
of
Business
and Commerce in 1982.
From there he went to
Toronto
where he worked as a
Chartered Accountant for two and a half years with a large
company that had over 2000 accountants in its employ. He soon
tired of the "mass of humanity" in the big city and
after gaining a wealth of experience in a short time he
returned to
Sudbury
to work for KPMG for
the next ten years.
"After
being in the accounting business for over a dozen years, I
decided that I wanted a change. It was a nice career and I
respect and admire anyone working in the accounting field, but
I felt that I needed something different. That's when I
decided to try my hand in the Public Sector for a while,"
explained Lebeau who stated that if he was going to do it all
over again he would have pursued a career in medicine but when
he was in high school he didn't pay enough attention to
getting high marks. He stated that he likes the idea of saving
lives and would have enjoyed a career in the health field.
"People in the public sector work very hard and during my
two years with them I certainly gained a new level of respect
for what they do."
He
was then offered a position with Sandvik, in what he refered
to as an 'institutionalized company'. He spent ten years with
that firm, eventually rising to the position of President of
the Canadian arm of the international company. When the head
office decided to restructure and close up the Canadian
Division, Lebeau was offered the position he currently fills
with Mansour Group of Companies.
"Working
for a grass roots company like Mansour Group is a lot
different than working for Sandvik," explained Lebeau.
"With Sandvik, if I had an idea to propose to head office
I had to go through several stages of presentations and often
wait months for approval. This is often the case with any
large organization. They must be careful to make sure all of
their decisions are consistent with general company policy and
as a result there are many checks and balances to protect the
integrity of the system. With the Mansour Group, I just go
down the hall to our owner, Milad Mansour and he gives me an
answer right away. It is this speed of decision-making which
gives smaller companies an edge over larger institutions when
it comes to capitalizing on opportunities. And a man like
Milad Mansour has certainly made the most of his
opportunities."
Gilles
has nothing but praise for the founder of Mansour Mining.
Milad Mansour came over to Canada from Lebanon at the age of
16 with absolutely nothing. "He started shoveling
driveways during his first winter and told the owners of the
homes that they could pay him if they wanted. He said he had
nothing else to do so he may as well be doing something
useful. With the first bit of money he earned shoveling, he
bought a pair of winter boots because he said it was cold
shoveling in street shoes."
Today,
Milad Mansour is a millionaire and is still "working on a
hundred different projects at a time."
"Our
biggest challenge in the industry right now is to be able to
hire competent people," Gilles commented. "I look
for people who are enthusiastic, creative, and confident. We
need people who are competitive, because everything in
business today is competitive and if you aren't looking for
new and better ways of providing services and products to your
customers you won't survive."
Gilles
is a strong proponent of using "mentoring" to one's
advantage. He even commented that young people today should
not be afraid of competition from baby boomers, but they
definitely should try to learn everything they can from these
people while they are still on the job.
He feels that young students should decide what
it is that they love to do and then pursue a career in that
field. "If you are good at what you do, and you do it
with a lot of enthusiasm and energy, you are going to make a
lot of money. It will just happen naturally. That is the
secret to success. You must first of all decide what it is you
are good at and that you like. Then go forward from there and
learn from people who are successful in that field. Find a
"mentor" who will teach you what you need to know to
be successful."Gilles pointed out
that there are two huge challenges facing companies that
operate in the mining sector today, or for that matter within
any industry. The first is the "manage risk". Gilles
says that it is very important for people running large
operations today to reduce the risk factors that might impact
on the company. The second is the challenge to find people who
are able to lead. "Good leaders are very hard to find
today. We have to turn down some projects simply because we
may not have anyone available to run the initiative." This
is an excellent show for anyone who is interested in finding
out what company managers are looking for when it comes to
recruiting individuals to work for their companies. You can
also find out more about the Mansour Group by going to the web
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Special Guest: Candace Jazvic, Editor-in-Chief,
Lambda Newspaper
Topic: The Role of The Campus Publication In Creating A School
Community Culture
Recorded live on July 5, 2010
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Candace
Jazvic Explains Her Mission For The Year As Editor-In-Chief of
Laurentian University's Lambda Publication |
Candace
Jazvic, Editor-In-Chief/Ad Manager of Lambda Publications,
Laurentian University's bi-weekly English language newspaper, was Robert Kirwan's special guest on The Learning
Clinic Radio Show on Monday, July 5, 2010. Candace
took the opportunity to outline some of her goals and
objectives for the year as she takes over from Matt Moskal and
will assume the direction of the publication for the 2010-2011
school year. She joined the Lambda staff in January 2010 as
Assistant Editor and was given the job of Editor-in-Chief this
summer. Candace, who will be entering her 4th and final year
of political science, is hoping to generate a renewed interest
in the publication by recruiting a large team of volunteers
who will be getting out around the campus to cover the myriad
of activities and events that take place every year. She wants
to make Lambda both the "voice" of the students and
the "information source" for the students. "We
are hoping to 're-brand' the publication by building a totally
new Lambda image around campus in order to bring people in to
provide us with content for the paper that will make it better
and more appealing to our readers," Candace explained.
"We also want to reach out to the Greater Sudbury
community at large and let students know more about what is
going on so that they become more aware of what is happening
in Sudbury. To do this we will try to include stories about
things that are happening in the city that would be of
interest to our students and we will also be looking for
places where we can distribute our papers in the city so that
the general public has a chance to see what is going on at
Laurentian." Candace stated that by the
end of the year she would like to see Lambda up to 16 pages
per issue with 3000 printed copies being distributed on and
off campus. She also hopes to develop a web site presence for
the publication and will be working on this initiative early
in the year. If you would like to listen to the entire
interview, click on the link above. For information about
Lambda or to volunteer as a writer or columnist, you can
contact Candace by phone at 673-6548 or by email at lambda@laurentian.ca
You can also drop in to the office on the 3rd floor of the
Parker Building, just above the Student Centre. BACK
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Summer
Theatre Camp Program Helps Introduce Young Students To The
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Special Guests: Shari Porter (Founder &
Musical Director); Vikki VanSickle (Founder, Playwright &
Director);
Sarah Williamson (Choreographer); Adrien Steward (Student
Participant)
Topic: Lock & Keynote Productions Summer Theatre Camp
Program
Recorded Live on July 12, 2010
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Summer
Theatre Camp Program Helps Introduce Young Students To The
Performing Arts |
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Vikki VanSickle (Founder,
Playwright & Director);
Sarah Williamson (Choreographer) |
Adrien Steward (Student
Participant)
Shari Porter (Founder & Musical Director) |
On Monday, July
12, 2010, three members of a theatrical production company who
were in Sudbury conducting a two-week summer camp for children
appeared on The Learning Clinic Radio Show to discuss their
program. Shari
Porter (Founder & Musical Director);
Vikki VanSickle (Founder, Playwright & Director);
and Sarah Williamson (Choreographer), explained a bit about
the history of their company and also talked about what they
hoped to accomplish by putting on the summer camps.
Adrien
Stewart, a 16 year old Grade 11 student from Marymount Academy
who was participating in her second summer camp, was also a
guest on the show. Adrien provided us with her perspective
about the program as a participant.
Lock
and Keynote is a production company that was founded in 2006
by a group of five friends from Queen's University. They are
now based in Toronto and their goal is to encourage and
facilitate the artistic growth of young people in Northeastern
Ontario and Corner Brook, Newfoundland.
Since
2006 they have hosted summer camps for boys and girls aged 6
to 18 in Cochrane, Ontario and Corner Brook Newfoundland,
providing an introduction to musical theatre in singing,
dancing, acting and design, allowing kids to individually and
artistically flourish in any of these areas. By promoting
personal growth and self-expression within a group
environment, each production encourages the creativity,
confidence and teamwork that are invaluable to social and
professional development.
This
is the second summer that they have hosted a camp in Sudbury.
The camp started on July 5 and runs until July 16 when they
will be putting on a finished performance for the public at 8
p.m. at the Thornloe Theatre on the campus of Laurentian
University.
A
total of 12 participants were enrolled in the program in
Sudbury. They went through auditions for various roles on the
first day and then spend the rest of the two weeks rehearsing
for the show, ultimately leading to the final performance of
SECRET, a
musical written by children's writer, Vikki VanSickle.
Rehearsal time is divided between musical, acting, and dance
training, using the script and songs as material.
The rehearsal period is two weeks in length, which
mirrors the length of most professional rehearsal periods.
All
three instructors discovered their passion for the creative
arts are very young ages and have been able to follow those
dreams beyond university. They hope to inspire young boys and
girls and provide them with an experience that perhaps will
give them more insight into their own passion for the arts.
For Adrien, it is a wonderful two weeks that further
reinforces her own particular interest in performing,
something she has been doing since Grade 3.
You
can find out more about the production company by visiting
their web site at http://www.lockandkeynote.com/
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The
Rewards and Challenges of Pursuing a Career in the Performing
Arts |
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Special Guests: Shari Porter (Founder &
Musical Director); Vikki VanSickle (Founder, Playwright &
Director);
Sarah Williamson (Choreographer)
Topic: The Rewards and Challenges of Pursuing a Career in the
Performing Arts
Recorded Live on July 12, 2010
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The Rewards
and Challenges of Pursuing a Career in the Performing Arts |
On
Monday, July 12, 2010, three members of a theatrical
production company who were in Sudbury conducting a two-week
summer camp for children appeared on The Learning Clinic Radio
Show to discuss their program. In the
photo on the left, we have, from left to right, Vikki
VanSickle (Founder, Playwright & Director);
Shari Porter (Founder & Musical Director); and Sarah
Williamson (Choreographer). The three explained a bit about
the history of their company and also talked about what they
hoped to accomplish by putting on the summer camps for
students from the ages of 8 to 18. The
three young ladies are all in their mid- to late-twenties and
are still living their dream by following careers in the arts.
All three live in Toronto. Shari is a self-employed piano
instructor and is involved in other short-term contract
ventures during the year. Sarah is a performer and also a
dance instructor. Once again she takes on short-term contract
positions during the year. Vikki works about 36 hours a week
as the manager of a book store and is involved in contract
work involving music and writing. In fact, Vikki will be
publishing a children's book later on this year. All
of the ladies stated that they were extremely happy with what
they are doing in their life right now. Even though they are
going from job to job and contract to contract, they find the
work exciting and love the "uncertainty" and
"challenges" that come their way. They love every
minute of what they do, including going out in the summer for
six weeks doing summer camps across the north. They
know that the amount of money they are making is not much when
compared to other professions, but they love what they do and
all say that they have learned to "get along" with
what they make. They advised that the secret to life is
finding your passion early in life and then refining the
skills so that you can find your place in society while
holding on to your dreams. They are confident that life will
take care of itself and they will enjoy the journey knowing
that good things will happen to them as long as they hold on
to their enthusiasm. They
recommend that young people today who are searching for their
"ideal career" should make every attempt to aim for
something they enjoy doing. Money will never take the place of
being passionate about what you do for a living. Life is too
short to make a lot of money and be miserable about what you
are doing. We
also discussed the fact that perhaps one's ultimate goal in
life is to "discover your passion". Once you
accomplish that one very important goal, you can simply enjoy
the "journey of life" and ride the waves wherever
they take you. This
is a very interesting interview to listen to if you are
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The
Challenges of Raising A Child With Special Needs |
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Special Guest: Julie MacLean, Parent of a Child
with Special Needs
Topic: Special Needs Education Challenges Faced By Parents
Recorded Live on July 19, 2010
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The
Challenges of Raising A Child With Special Needs |
On
Monday, July 19, 2010, Julie MacLean, a parent who is raising
a child with special needs, was Robert Kirwan's guest on The
Learning Clinic Radio Show. Julie shared her experiences,
emotions, and hopes for the future of her special needs son
during an interview which touched on some of the key issues of
special education today. Julie has written
several articles for The Learning Clinic which can be found if
you CLICK
HERE >>>>> The following
is an exerpt from one of her articles entitled, "I Didn't
Get The Child That I Wanted". If you read the section
that follows you will get a sense of how what Julie and her
husband are going through. Her son is 5 1/2 as of July 2010.
The article was written when he was 20 months old.
"Five
years ago we bought a house. The upstairs bathroom has an
old-fashioned claw bathtub and the living room has a gas
fireplace. The
bathtub was the selling feature for me and the fireplace was
it for my husband. It
felt like we looked at every house for sale in this little
town before we found this one.
Our budget was very fixed and we didn’t have a lot of
choices. This
house was at the high end of our scale but we really did
“just know” when we walked inside it.
We put in an offer and the rest, as they say, is
history. We now
owned the house we thought was perfect.
Funny thing is now that we’ve been living here for
awhile we’ve changed our minds about what we thought we
wanted.
Two years after we moved into our home we got married.
We had the ceremony in a small nearby church and the
backyard was where we had our reception.
We had a barbecue.
There was a ton of food, love and laughter.
It was everything I had wanted for my wedding day.
It wasn’t what I had planned when I was a little girl
but it was definitely what I wanted now that I was grown up.
Funny thing how I changed my mind about my wedding once
I was actually planning it.
A
little over a year after we were married we had our son.
He’s not what I wanted.
He has special needs.
He’s not permanently disabled and once he gets a
little older you may not realize he ever needed additional
assistance. You
may not know that he was 20 months old and not walking or
talking. You may
never know that he had to wear casts for the first 7 or 8
months of his life or that we had weekly appointments at the
orthopedic clinic. You
may not even realize that he has been diagnosed with a rare
syndrome. A
syndrome that effected his muscles when he was younger to the
point where he had difficulty turning his little head to the
left or raising his arms up because his muscles were too tight
and it was uncomfortable for him.
I’ll bet that after spending 10 minutes with my son
you’ll notice one of two things.
You’ll either notice the colour of his eyes or
you’ll notice his smile.
Doctors, nurses, family members and strangers have all
commented on how happy and “engaging” my son is.
He is the happiest most easy-going kid I’ve ever met.
Don’t get me wrong, he’s a toddler and he
definitely has his moments (did I mention he’s almost 2?).
We’ve had a few misunderstandings that have led to
tantrums (he’s picked up an impressive little squeal from
daycare) and he ALWAYS lets you know if he’s not happy about
what you’re doing. Mind
you, when all is said and done, I’m amazed he can be happy
at all after everything he’s been through.
I suppose when you’re his age it’s easier because
he doesn’t know that what he’s been through isn’t
“normal”. I
certainly know it though.
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the rest of the article, click here>>>>
This is an excellent show for parents who have children with
special needs, or for parents who may be going through the
IPRC and IEP process with their child's school. If you are in
the process of accessing special education services, please
make sure you visit the section on The Learning Clinic
Education Centre that provides parents with a guide to special
education. You can get there by clicking the button below:
CHILDREN WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS
A FIVE PART VIDEO SERIES FEATURING
ROBERT KIRWAN AND JULIE MACLEAN |
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The Learning Clinic Radio Show
featured a conversation between host Robert Kirwan
and Julie MacLean, a parent of a child with
special needs. The interview was also video taped
in five parts. Each part is between 9 and 9 and a
half minutes in length and can be accessed by
clicking on the corresponding titles below. The
audio portion can also be listened to in full by
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Fundamental
Principles of Financial Literacy |
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Special Guest: Ruby Lougheed Yawney, Senior
Financial Advisor
Manulife Securities Incorporated
Topic: Fundamental Principals of Financial Literacy That
Should Be Adopted by all "Students of Life"
Recorded Live on July 26, 2010
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Ruby
Lougheed Yawney Presents Her Views On Lifelong Fundamental
Financial Literacy Concepts That Can Improve Your Quality of
Life |
Ruby
Lougheed Yawney, a Senior Financial Advisor with Manulife
Securities Incorporated, was the special guest on The Learning
Clinic Radio Show on Monday, July 26, 2010. Ruby and host,
Robert Kirwan, discussed some of the important financial
literacy concepts and principles that should form the
framework of the curriculum which is being introduced to
schools in Ontario in September 2011. Ruby
feels that anyone working as a financial advisor today must
develop a special relationship with clients that instills
confidence and trust, especially in light of the volatility of
the markets in the past couple of years. "People turn to
you for advice that is going to affect the rest of their
life," Ruby explained. "They need good advice and
they need to have confidence that you are going to be
concerned more about their future and security, and not just
trying to sell them a new product." For
this reason, Ruby likes to refer to herself as a Chartered
Accountant rather than a financial advisor. " I am not a
saleperson - never was. So I like to provide advice to my
clients, but I really don't like feeling as if I am
"selling" anything." Ruby feels
that young people today need to develop skills and attitudes
that will enable them to move forward with their life without incurring
huge amounts of debt. "People have to learn to live
within their means. You must get into the habit of choosing
your expenditures wisely. Above all you should never spend
more than you earn. And you should always save some of your
income so that you will be able to make important choices in
the future." Ruby feels that the key to
financial security is developing the discipline to buy
"what you need", not "what you
want". The first part of the radio
show deals with some suggestions that would be valuable to
young people who are struggling with what type of career to
focus upon in the future. Ruby explained what she went through
while discovering her "passion". She feels that it
is important for you to do the very best you can no matter
what kind of job you have. If you love what you do, you will
always find happiness in this life. The second
part of the show deals with financial management principles
and suggestions that will be of interest to students and
parents alike. If you wish to contact Ruby you
can email her at ruby.lougheed@manulifesecurities.ca
or phone her at (705) 674-8781. She is always happy to answer
questions that will provide people with more knowledge with
which to make informed decisions about financial management
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Insight
Into Education For Parents & Teachers |
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Special Guest: Jean Hanson, Retired Director of
Education with the Rainbow District School Board
Topic: Insight Into Education For Parents & Teachers
Recorded Live on August 30, 2010
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Jean Hanson
Shares Her Personal and Professional Thoughts About Her
40-Year In Education |
“My
most significant responsibility as director has been to make a
difference in the lives of students through our employees on
the front lines and those who work diligently behind the
scenes supporting their efforts.” Those
were the words of Jean Hanson, recently retired Director of
Education with the Rainbow District School Board as she
reflected upon her role as Director. Jean
was the special guest on The Learning Clinic Radio Show on
August 30, 2010 as she and host Robert Kirwan shared their
comments and insights into the world of education as it has
evolved since the early 1970's.
Hanson
began her career
as a classroom teacher in 1970 at the Borough of York and
retired as Director of Education for the largest school board
in
Northern Ontario
at the end of July 2010 – a period of 40 years.
On
a personal level, Jean Hanson is married to her husband, Bob
they have two children:
Jessica, a teacher in
New
Zealand
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and
Russell, a student in concurrent education at Laurentian
University. Jean will be teaching one of the programs at
Laurentian University this fall.
Since
joining the Sudbury Board of Education in 1976, she has served
as a
classroom teacher,
a special
education consultant,
a principal
, a superintendent,
and then in 2004 she accepted the appointment as the board's
first female Director of Education in.
She has
made her mark on Rainbow Schools and will long be remembered
for her focus on student success through
Jean has also been an instructor at
Nipissing
University
, a member of the Governing Council of
the Ontario College of Teachers, and an instructor for the
Principal’s Qualification Program and the Supervisory
Officer’s Qualification Program.
She has
also authored a number of publications,
including Learning Together: Building
Collaborative Cultures in Our Schools, the Principal as a
Lifelong Learner and the Exceptional Student in the
Community
School
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During
the show, Jean talked about her own challenges in the
different roles she occupied during her career. She shared her
personal feelings about the satisfaction that came from
fulfilling her responsibilities in each successive role,
always indicating that she longed to be able to do whatever
she could to enhance the quality of education of all children
by supporting the front-line classroom teachers.
Discussion
also centered on some of the issues and challenges that new
teachers will be facing as they start out on their career.
Trends and developments that will have an impact on the future
of education were mentioned throughout the interview.
This is a great three-hour interview that will
be enjoyed by anyone who is interested in education, and is
especially helpful for people who are thinking about a career
in education. It will provide you with some great insight into
what the future will hold and contains some very practical
suggestions and recommendations that will help you become a
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Sudbury
United Way/Centraide Facilitates The Development of Effective
Organizations In The Community |
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Special Guest: Linda Dupuis, Community
Initiatives Manager, Sudbury United Way/Centraide
Topic: Young Leaders on Board Program
Recorded Live on September 6, 2010
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Linda
Dupuis, Community Initiatives Coordinator with the Sudbury
United Way/Centraide, was the special guest on The Learning
Clinic Radio Show on Monday, September 6, 2010. She and host
Robert Kirwan discussed the Young Leaders on Board Program,
which has been organized by the Sudbury United Way for over
five years. The purpose of the Program is to enable
young adults, aged 18-29, to serve on boards of directors of
nonprofit organizations as INTERNS. The Program provides both
this experiential component as well as in-class training.
For the purposes of the program, a board of directors is a
group of volunteers who have been elected to govern
an organization. Boards usually focus on the "big
picture" and long term issues, while staff focus on
day-to-day issues. All boards make decisions around policy,
finances, goals and the overall direction of the organization.
Participants in the program receive many
benefits that will help them not only with the work they do on
not-for-profit boards in the future, but with the transferable
skills that they can take with them in any line of work.
The time requirements vary from agency to agency. Most
boards meet once a month for approximately 2 hours. After the
initial interviews, there will be a one day orientation for
Young Leaders on Board participants. Subsequent months will
require a commitment of 6 hours to attend both the board
meeting and the monthly training session.
Training sessions will be provided with the following
topics to be covered:
- Confidentiality
- Conflict of Interest
- Role of the Board
- Board Models
- Leadership Styles
- Meeting Management
- Legal Issues
- Financial Statements
- Policy Development
- Community Relations
Linda also pointed out that she has training programs and
workshops that are intended for all members of boards,
regardless of their age. Therefore, even if you miss the
deadline to register for the Young Leaders on Board Program
this year, she encourages you to contact her for information
about their other offerings.
It was clear that the Sudbury United Way/Centraide is not
just a "fund-raising organization", although they do
raise money for approximately 65 not-for-profit groups
annually. She explained that the United Way focus now is on
helping "facilitate" the effectiveness of the
organizations they support so that their leaders are able to
put the limited funds they do have to maximum use.
Anyone interested in applying for the Young Leaders on
Board program can simply contact Linda Dupuis at the following
email address:
programs@unitedwaysudbury.com
You can also phone 560-3330 ext 222.
The application deadline is September 13, 2010 for the
Program running from October 2010 through March 2011. You will
be contacted for an interview.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact
Linda.
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Sudbury
& District Health Unit Series |
Specialists
From Sudbury & District Health Care Unit Provide Insight
Into Services Provided To The Sudbury Region
The Learning Clinic Radio Show, hosted by
Robert Kirwan, is pleased to provide listeners with a series
of shows with specialists from the Sudbury & District
Health Care Unit to start off 2011.
Cindi Rocca and Adam Ranger, two Public Health
Inspectors with the Health Unit appeared on the show on
January 17, 2011.
The following excerpt, taken from the web site
will give you some background into what the Sudbury &
District Health Unit is all about. Click on the logo to visit
the web site.
The
Sudbury & District Health Unit (SDHU) is a progressive,
accredited public health agency committed to improving health
and reducing social inequities in health through
evidence-informed practice. With a head office in the City of
Greater Sudbury and four branch offices throughout the
districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin, the SDHU has a staff of
over 250 who deliver provincially legislated public health
programs and services. The SDHU is governed by an autonomous
Board of Health and has strong community and inter-agency
partnerships including the Northern Ontario School of Medicine
and Laurentian University. The SDHU has an enriched public
health practice environment that fosters research, ongoing
education, and the development of innovative programs and
services.
The Sudbury & District Health Unit is part of a
provincial network of 36 non-profit public health agencies,
funded jointly by local and provincial governments. These
health units, together with the Public Health Branch of the
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, public health
laboratories, and primary health care providers comprise the
formal public health system of the province.
The Sudbury & District Health Unit works locally with
individuals, families, the community and partner agencies to
promote and protect health and to prevent disease. Public
health programs and services are geared toward people of all
ages and are delivered in a variety of settings including
workplaces, day care and educational settings, homes, health
care settings and community spaces.
RADIO SHOWS ON DEMAND
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Laurentian
University Students Participate in National Fund-Raising
Initiative To Raise Literacy Levels Worldwide |
Hannah
Thompson & Sarah Williams Spend Seven Days and Nights in a
Tent at Laurentian University As Part of National Live-In For
Literacy Student Initiative
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Hannah Thompson (left) is a 2nd Year History Major who plans on
going to Teachers' College after she earns her degree. She has
always wanted to get into a teaching career. Sarah Williams
(on the right) is
a 2nd Year Anthropology Major who has always had a love of
reading. The two passionate young ladies will be seeing a lot
of each other for a seven day period from January 27, 2011 to
February 3, 2011 when they take part in a national fundraiser
called Live-in for Literacy. Their mission is to raise funds
to build schools, libraries, and other educational
infrastructure in developing countries. This year the goal is
to raise $27,000 from the ten participating universities to
put towards the construction of six libraries in India.
Two students must eat, sleep and live in a designated area
of their university library for 7 consecutive days. During the
seven days, they will be raising awareness about Live-in for
Literacy and fundraising for our cause. Their experience will
be recorded live on webcam to be
viewed by audiences around the world.
According to the web site, Live-in for Literacy began five
years ago, as an innocuous little event at Queen's University.
Fifteen students came together to start a student club, DREAM
(Discover the Reality of Educating All Minds), to raise money
for Room to Read to build schools and libraries in developing
countries. In 2006, DREAM's founders Alvin Shin and Joanna Sue
camped out in the lobby of Stauffer Library for 10 days. The
event raised $6,000 to build a computer lab in Cambodia. In
2007, two students lived in the back of a Suzuki SX4 inside
Stauffer Library, to raise $11,000 to build three school
libraries in Nepal. All of these projects were completed
through Room to Read. Seeing the positive impact of the event,
and the great potential for university libraries across Canada
to contribute, the Queen's librarians recruited Memorial
University of Newfoundland, University of British Columbia,
and Laurentian University to join the cause in 2008. The four
founding universities raised $27,000 that year to build six
libraries in Nepal. Over $20,000 was raised in January of 2009
to build four school libraries in India. For January 2010,
seven university campuses across Canada came together to raise
$20,000 again to build another library in India and publish
10,000 copies of a local language children's book! This year,
our goal is to raise $27,000 to build six libraries in India
through the ten participating university campuses.
Hannah and Sarah, along with the help of another 15 members
of the DREAM team from Laurentian, hope to raise $4,000
themselves.
The girls will be located in a tent at the J.N. Desmarais
Library at Laurentian university. They invite everyone on the
campus to stop by to talk about the need to raise literacy
standards in developing countries. Make a donation and help
the cause.
Both Hannah and Sarah were special guests on The Learning
Clinic Radio Show on Monday, January 24, 2011. They will
return again for another show on Monday, February 7, 2011 to
share their thoughts on their experience. The radio shows are
available below in their entirety. We were also able to do
three live, on-site interviews with Sarah, Hannah and a member
of the committee, Angele Sabourin on Monday, January 31, 2011.
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INTERVIEW
WITH GREEN PARTY CANDIDATES |
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The Green Party Candidates for the Nickel Belt
and Sudbury Ridings were the special guests on The Learning
Clinic Radio Show on Monday, April 11, 2011. Host Robert
Kirwan discussed the Green Party Platforms and Philosophies
with Christine Guillot-Proulx, running in the Nickel Belt
Riding and with Fred Twilley, who is running in the Sudbury
Riding. To listen to the entire interview you can click on the
radio show links below.
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INTERVIEW
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The Liberal Party Candidates for the Nickel Belt
and Sudbury Ridings were the special guests on The Learning
Clinic Radio Show on Monday, April 18, 2011. Host Robert
Kirwan discussed the Liberal Party Platforms and Philosophies
with Joe Cormier, running in the Nickel Belt
Riding and with Carol Hartman, who is running in the Sudbury
Riding. To listen to the entire interview you can click on the
radio show links below.
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INTERVIEW
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The NDP Candidates for the Nickel Belt
and Sudbury Ridings were the special guests on The Learning
Clinic Radio Show on Monday, April 25, 2011. Host Robert
Kirwan discussed the NDP Platforms and Philosophies
with Claude Gravelle, running in the Nickel Belt
Riding and with Glenn Thibeault, who is running in the Sudbury
Riding. To listen to the entire interview you can click on the
radio show link below.
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Cambrian
College Recruiting Information |
Liaison
Officer From Cambrian College Discusses the Benefits of a
Community College Diploma and Provides Insight Into Recruiting
Career Mickey Teed, a Liaison
Officer with Cambrian College, was the special guest on The
Learning Clinic Radio Show on Monday, March 14, 2011. He and
host, Robert Kirwan spent over 90 minutes discussing the
benefits of a Community College education as well as what it
is like to be a recruiting officer today. Mickey provided some
insight into the many facets of his position and the two of
them shared some of the stories they have encountered along
the way with secondary school students. This is a show that
would be most interesting to students who are thinking about a
community college diploma once their are out of high school or
even when they graduate with a degree from a university.
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Specialist
High Skills Major Program Is Explained |
Coordinator
of Specialist High Skills Major Program Explains How Students
Are Being Engaged By Making High School Relevant To Their
Future Career Goals Leo Leclair,
Coordinator of the Specialis High Schools Major Program for
the Rainbow District School Board was host Robert Kirwan's
special guest on The Learning Clinic Radio Show on Monday,
March 28, 2011. He provided a detailed explanation of how the
SHSM program has provided many benefits for students who are
seeking a pathway into a satisfying career. SHSM is a
Ministry-approved program that allows students to focus their
learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the
requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The
programs enable students to gain sector-specific skills and
knowledge in engaging, career-related learning environments,
and prepare in a focused way for graduation and postsecondary
education, training and employment. It is a way of customizing
their secondary school education to suit their interests and
talents. If you are interested in finding our
more about the Specialist High Skills Major program you can go
to the web site or you can listen to the radio show which was
approximately 90 minutes in length.
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SUDBURY
RAINBOW CRIME STOPPERS |
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Special Guests:
Cst. Bert Lapalme; Greater Sudbury Police Service Crime
Stoppers Co-ordinator
Chris Derro; Crime Stoppers Director
Recorded Live on May 30, 2011
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Members of
Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers Provide Listeners With
Important Information About Organization |
On
Monday, May 30, 2011, The Learning Clinic Radio Show featured
two members of the Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers Association.
Cst. Bert Lapalme, Greater Sudbury Police Service Crime
Stoppers Co-ordinator, and Chris Derro, one of the Crime
Stoppers Directors, took part in a discussion with host,
Robert Kirwan, that provided listeners with some very
important information about this international organization.
According
to information on the web site, Crime Stoppers is a non-profit
community program involving the co-operative efforts of the
police, the community and the media. It encourages
people to call Crime Stoppers with information to solve crimes
already committed, ones about to occur, and/or the whereabouts
of wanted persons or missing persons, narcotics or stolen
property.
If
you have information that can help stop a crime before it
happens, 222-TIPS
(222-8477) or 1-800-222-8477
are numbers that can be called
24-hours a day 7-days a week. Our secure, encrypted on line
tip is also available 24-hours a day 7-days a week.
Click
here to submit a tip
on line or Text TIPSUD
to CRIMES(274637).
Crime
Stoppers is based on the simple principle that for every crime
committed, someone other than the criminal has information
that would solve the crime.
Citizens
from the community often witness all or parts of a crime
without being aware of what they have seen. They may
unknowingly have information that is the key to solving the
crime. In some cases citizens are hesitant to contact
the police in fear of retaliation from the criminal.
People from the community may not come forward with
information because they are uncertain about who to contact in
the police organization and what procedures to follow in
supplying their information.
Crime
Stoppers recognizes the reluctance of many citizens to become
personally involved and guarantees anonymity to those who
provide information. Crime Stoppers provides a method
for the community to overcome these obstacles and yet become
involved in solving crime.
Thus,
Crime Stoppers assists citizens in making a worthwhile
contribution to stopping crime without fear of retaliation or
involvement in a lengthy legal proceeding. It also
reduces apathy by offering a cash reward.
Crime
Stoppers is an effective tool where the private citizen joins
together with law enforcement officials to solve crime.
To the police service, the Crime Stoppers program plays a
vital role and represents a valuable and sharp-edged
investigative tool.
Crime
Stoppers Programs, operating internationally, have a proven
track record. Since the initiation of the first Program
in
Al
buquerque, New Mexico in September 1976 by Canadian born
Police Detective Greg Mac
Al
eese , the number of programs has grown to more than
1,200 programs in 26 countries around the world. One only
need look at the arrest and recovery statistics to know that
the wave that Greg Mac
Al
eese initiated that surged around the world is a staggering
success.
For
more information about the Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers
organization go to their web site at the link below:
http://www.sudburycrimestoppers.com/default2.aspx
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RAINBOW
ROUTES ASSOCIATION |
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Special Guest:
Debbie McIntosh, Executive Director
Rainbow Routes Association
Recorded Live on June 13, 2011
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Debbie
McIntosh Provides Readers With Valuable Information About The
Rainbow Routes Association |
Debbie
McIntosh, Executive Director of the Rainbow Routes Association
was the special guest of The Learning Clinic on June 13, 2011.
She and host, Robert Kirwan, discussed the goals and
objectives of the association.
Rainbow
ROUTES Association is a not for profit organization
dedicated to sustainable mobility through the development and
promotion of active transportation routes, including the Trans
Canada Trail, in Greater Sudbury.
Rainbow
ROUTES Association is an incorporated, not-for-profit
organization and registered charity. The organization is
dedicated to sustainable mobility through the development and
promotion of active transportation routes in the
City of Greater Sudbury and is the local representative for
the Trans Canada Trail.
In
recent years, the organization has undertaken the development
of several important initiatives. In 2007, Rainbow ROUTES
Association developed the “Learning through Trails”
program which is an innovative program that integrates the
Ontario Ministry of Education elementary curriculum with the
physical activity of a trail walk. In 2010, the organization
took the lead on the development of a Sustainable Mobility
Plan for the City of Greater Sudbury which emphasizes the
importance of walking and cycling for the purpose of personal
transportation and not just for leisure.
The
Rainbow Routes Association web site contains a wealth of
information about the system of over 23 trails in the Greater
Sudbury Area. You can access this information at www.rainbowroutes.com
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