2013 Wesway Annual Publication

Celebrating CommunitySupport Month in OntarioOctober 2013

W E S W A Y R E S P I T E C A R E Y O U R W A Y2

RespiteCare Your Way

Respite is a short break from the ongoing demands of providing care for a family member who has a disability or chronic health condition. Wesway offers respite options that give family caregivers a chance to renew their energy. Respite is a crucial part of the overall support many people need when caring for a family

member at home.

accomodating the strengths, needs and preferences of each family we serve. Respite can take place in the family home or at another location. Respite may also include support for individuals to participate more fully in the life of the community.

FamiliesProviding 24-hour care for someone can be stressful and

a short break for family caregivers to enjoy a little personal time, or to simply get a bit of rest. Respite helps caregivers maintain their strength so they can continue their vital role of caring for their family member at home.

ParticipantsRespite helps people with a disability or chronic health condition to continue living at home with their families. For many children, teens, adults or seniors, respite can provide opportunities to socialize, pursue interests, build

participate in community activities.

CommunityRespite helps caregivers and their family members contribute to the life of the community. Respite helps build stronger communities that are inclusive and caring of all citizens.

The geographical area served by Wesway includes large parts of the Thunder Bay, Kenora and Rainy River istricts. Eligible families are responsible for the ongoing care of a family member who lives with them. The family member must have a chronic health condition or a disability, such as a developmental disability, autism

spectrum disorder, a physical disability, a frail condition related to aging, Alzheimer Disease or a related

eligibility is determined

by Wesway’s funding sources and the age, diagnosis, circumstances and location of each individual. For more detailed information about service eligibility, please contact Wesway.

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Wesway’s roots stretch back tohumble beginnings in 1973.Forty years later, we arecelebrating this vibrantorganization’s extraordinaryhistory of commitment tofamilies. I’m honoured to serveas the new President … And it’sexciting to see Wesway’scontinued growth and

expansion across the vastgeography of NorthwesternOntario.

We are living and working in atransformative period in thehealth and social servicessystems. Dr. Samir Sinha’sreport, “Living Longer, LivingWell” is exhaustive in itsanalysis of seniors’ care andprovides 169 recommendationsto inform Ontario’s SeniorsStrategy. His report begins byoutlining 5 principles: access,equity, choice, value, andquality – all wholeheartedlyembraced by Wesway. Thisreport is a persuasive argumentin favour of transforming ourhealth care system into onethat focuses on community careand the crucial role played byfamily caregivers. Many of theissues covered in the report arecomplex and require carefulimplementation. Through itsHealth Services Blueprint, theNorth West LHIN isspearheading many initiativeswhich align closely with Dr.Sinha’s report throughmechanisms such as Integrated

District Networks, Local HealthHubs and Health Links. Weswayis pleased to participate inmany associated steeringcommittees and working groupswith other health serviceproviders. Momentum isswelling … and Wesway is fullyprimed to continue to build andenhance collaborativerelationships with our partnersthroughout the region.

Wesway is also an activepartner in the transformation ofthe developmental servicessystem, funded by the Ministryof Community and SocialServices. Although details ofthe new investment are not yetavailable, we are pleased thatthe government has identifiedadditional funding to supportindividuals with adevelopmental disability andtheir families. The WeswayBoard continues to beconcerned by the severeshortage of funds for adultswith a disability. Tragically,when children reach the age of18, we are forced to stop theirrespite and their names are

added to a long waiting list forservice. This is oftendevastating news for manyfamilies. As they continuecaring for their adult children athome, these aging parentsneed respite more than ever.We sincerely hope that the newmoney announced by thegovernment will help to addressthe urgent needs of thesefamilies.

Through this publication, I’mdelighted to extend greetingsand best wishes to our friendsthroughout the region. Yoursupport of our work is heart-warming, and we simply couldnot carry on without you. Weare committed to workingdiligently with our sisterorganizations, communitygroups and funders to ‘forgeour future’ in this rapidlychanging environment – whileremaining true to the familieswe serve!

Margaret BoonePresident

Message from the President of Wesway’s Board of Directors

Margaret Boone,President of Wesway’sBoard of Directors

Call for Volunteers to Serve on Wesway’s Board of DirectorsCollectively, the members of Wesway’s volunteer Board of Directors encompass a wide range of skills, knowl-edge and life experiences. One third of the Board is comprised of families who are connected to our services,which helps the organization remain strategically focused on the changing needs of the people we serve. Theremaining members represent the broader external environment, with representatives who have backgroundsin business, finance, education and other key sectors. This blend of abilities strengthens our Board’s capacityto define the future of our organization. For information about becoming a member of Wesway’s Board ofDirectors, please call Wesway at 623-2353, toll free 1-888-623-2353 or email [email protected]


“My daughter Ashley has alwaysbeen playful, outgoing andenergetic,” shares Judy Perrier.“As a little girl, she especially lovedmusic, dance and gymnastics.”Having Down Syndrome definitelydidn’t stop Ashley from activelypursuing her childhood dreams andpassions.

When Ashley was a little older,she began to have breathingdifficulties. Even mild exertioncaused shortness of breath. Sadly,a previously undiagnosed medicalcondition soon brought most ofAshley’s favourite activities to anabrupt halt.

Ashley now has oxygen availableat home. It has become a struggleto find appropriate pastimes forAshley because she requirescaregivers with special skills. Heractivities were modified for herhealth, and her social opportunitiesbecame very limited. She reallymissed the excitement of theactive life she used to lead. Herparents also craved some time forthemselves – like the moments

they used to share when Ashleywas busy.

Ashley and her mom were quitereluctant to start using Wesway’sservice last year. They weren’tsure what to expect. Wesway firstintroduced a Respite Worker,Meaghan, during a visit to theirhome. Ashley was a bit shy at firstbut it wasn’t long before they

became fast friends. The matchwith Meaghan was so successful,the family was eager to makemore connections throughWesway. Along came Rachael, aCommunity Friend volunteer, andJocelyn, a Recreation Therapystudent on placement at Wesway.

Judy says, “I don’t know what we’ddo without our ‘Wesway girls’!Each one comes on a differentevening with special interests andideas to explore with Ashley. Weoften invite them to join us fordinner with our whole familybefore they head out on a specialpre-planned outing.”

Ashley’s week could include yogawith Jocelyn, baking cookies withMeaghan and a shopping trip withRachael. A staunch Shania Twainfan, Ashley and her “Wesway girls”often sing along at the top of theirvoices as they head out for driveor a special treat!

Recently Meaghan moved tosouthern Ontario. However, theycontinue their relationship withemail, facebook and texting – newskills Ashley has mastered sinceplanning her new adventures withWesway!

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Mary-Jean Cormier, Former Wesway Board MemberCongratulations! I was so lucky to become involved with Wesway as ateenager. It taught me so much about caring for our community...as ayoung leader on the Board of Directors and as a Community Friend.

Sarah Campbell, Respite WorkerI have worked as a Respite Worker for 2 years and absolutely LOVE myjob. Going to work feels more like spending time with a friend or afamily member. I can't imagine a more rewarding job.

Ashley loves the “adventures” she has with her Respite Worker and volunteer.


My mother has Alzheimer Disease,and I’m her caregiver. Her illness hasprogressed over the years and she

now needs help with all her activitiesof daily living. It can be veryoverwhelming when all the weight is

on your shoulders to provide all thecare. But I know Mom wants to stayat home, so I’m committed tomaking that happen.

I waited two years for respiteservices. Finally in January 2010, Ireceived the long awaited call fromWesway. I was one happy man! Ilooked after Mom for many yearswith very little support. I have myown business, and I really neededsome help so I could work a bitmore, do some of my art projects,and maybe have a little time formyself. It was a relief to know Icould get out of the house for a fewhours and do whatever I wanted.

When I met Wanda, I knewinstantly she was the perfect matchfor my mother. She was kind, gentle,not pushy and very engaged. Mostimportantly, she interactedbeautifully with my mother, and Momresponded positively to Wanda.

Wanda comes in twice a week inthe evening to provide respite. WhenI hear that doorbell ring, I know it’smy time to get away. And I know I’mleaving Mom in the care of awonderful Respite Worker. I go towork and finish jobs that I couldn’totherwise do, or spend some timewith my partner doing things she andI enjoy together.

Occasionally, my mother goes toWesway’s Court Street Respite Homefor a full weekend. She loves itthere! While she’s away on her“vacation”, I am stress free. Noworries! I can get things done. Or Ican just sleep in, if I want to. Forme, this is the best break ever. Ihave complete trust that she is beingcared for just like she would be inher own home.

With Wesway, I’ve been able toplan vacations, something I neverthought I’d be able to do. Two yearsago was the first time in many yearsthat I was away on an extendedvacation (seven days). It wasamazing … like a dream come true!

Right now I’m having somephysical difficulties of my own. Myback has been giving me trouble, soall the lifting has been a realchallenge. Respite gives my back amuch needed break. It’s possible Imight need some surgery in the nearfuture, and I know Wesway will bethere to help my mother and me.

Whenever I need extra support,Wesway has been my lifesaver. Ireally don’t think I’d be able to keepcaring for Mom at home if I didn’thave the respite Wesway offers.

Henry says Wesway has been a life saver for him

Tess Legacy, Respite WorkerWorking for Wesway has expanded my life... I have become anextension of my families, as they have of mine. For that I am verygrateful.

The Manor House Adult Day Program is a social andrecreational day program for older adults who have Alzheimer’sdisease or a related dementia. The program helps participantsmaintain an optimal level of independent functioning in thecommunity for as long as possible, while providing respite forcaregivers.

To cover costs of meals and special activities, a daily fee is charged.

If you or someone you know would benefit from our service, contact:

Manor House Adult Day ProgramThe Manor House, 63 Carrie St.

Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4J2

Lisa Petersen, Team Leader at 768-4454 or Howard Nistico, Family/Client Support Facilitator at 768-4415

Jenny Taranin, Respite Workerl have been with Wesway for many years… and each year is a newgift to me. l am honoured to meet new families that teach me thetrue meaning of acceptance and love. l'm truly grateful for Wesway.

Our Thanks …Wesway gratefully acknowledges all the families, volunteers,donors and staff who have so graciously agreed to share their verypersonal stories and images in this publication. The truthsexpressed by these ordinary people bring some decidedly extraor-dinary issues to life. The sharing of these personal challenges, joysand tribulations is a compelling way to increase knowledge andunderstanding in our community.

Anna Schulzki, Community FriendWhen I arrive at Anna and Joseph’s they always have a smile on theirfaces. They are so happy to see me. It always makes me feel so goodto volunteer. I know how much it makes a difference to people.

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Hello! My name is Kyle Kilgourand I have been working withWesway for over three years. Inthis time I have had theopportunity to know manyexceptional people, and theprivilege of supporting them duringthe parts of life which are bothexciting and joyful, and those thatare challenging or mundane. I amgrateful for all that these peopleteach me, and find satisfaction inknowing that I am helping wherehelp is truly needed.

I was born in Edmonton, raisedin the GTA, and have lived andworked in a good many differentplaces and fields: from teachingEnglish in Ecuador, to guidingcanoe trips in The Rockies, tocleaning beaches in Nova Scotia.My education has likewise been amixed-bag. I spent a number of

years at Lakehead Universitytaking courses in OutdoorRecreation, Ecology, Psychology,Anthropology, Politics, English,Spanish, Indigenous Learning, andWomen’s Studies. I am a couple ofcredits away from a Bachelor ofArts Degree, and I am currentlypursuing studies in the Martial Artsand Alternative Medicine. I havealways been someone who resistslabels, but recently I have found areal sense of satisfaction in callingmyself a Respite Worker.

As a Respite Worker I am calledupon to be creative, to thinkoutside the box, to listenempathetically (even when nowords are being spoken) and to bequick on my toes. I am alsorewarded with the chance toparticipate in the activities mostcherished by others, and to share

my interests too. With Weswayparticipants I have found myselfenjoying many activities which Iwould have never done otherwise:like going to The Thunder BayHistorical Museum, baseballgames, watching Cloudy with aChance of Meatballs, and doingpuzzles! And I too have shared mypassions - like canoeing andbuilding snowmen - with myparticipants.

Respite work is the right fit forme because it is a challenge I canembrace. It is an opportunity tobe creative, to be patient, and tolaugh and learn with others in afun and dynamic environment. Aworking day may require me tohelp someone take a bath, preparea meal, go for a haircut, explorethe community, or play videogames. And that is all fine withme. The variety is wonderful! For me, respite work is aboutmaking meaningful connectionsand sharing real life experiences.

Respite Work: Sharing Real Life Experiences

More Than A Job Use your own life experience to help families

in our community

Wesway’s respite services give family caregivers some time to renew their energy. We offer

opportunities for personal and professional growth

and provide supportive care for someone with a

For more information call 623-2353 or visit wesway.comKyle Kilgour

Jocelyn Varney, Student InternI am so grateful that I got the opportunity to complete my studentplacement with Wesway. I got to meet so many great people and fami-lies in our community. It's truly an honour for the families to let us intotheir homes and into their lives. I couldn't have dreamed of a betterexperience.

PlannedGiving

Did you know that you canmake monthly donations

to Wesway? ThroughCanadahelps.org it it's easyto make contributions in any

amount you can manage!You can choose a start andend date if you would like,

and can even make thedonation in memory of a

loved one. Canadahelps.orgis a safe and secure way tomake a charitable donation.Take pride in knowing youare helping Wesway, whileminimizing the financialpressure of a one-timedonation. Please visit

wesway.com for more information.


Hello! My name is Kyle Kilgourand I have been working withWesway for over three years. Inthis time I have had theopportunity to know manyexceptional people, and theprivilege of supporting them duringthe parts of life which are bothexciting and joyful, and those thatare challenging or mundane. I amgrateful for all that these peopleteach me, and find satisfaction inknowing that I am helping wherehelp is truly needed.

I was born in Edmonton, raisedin the GTA, and have lived andworked in a good many differentplaces and fields: from teachingEnglish in Ecuador, to guidingcanoe trips in The Rockies, tocleaning beaches in Nova Scotia.My education has likewise been amixed-bag. I spent a number of

years at Lakehead Universitytaking courses in OutdoorRecreation, Ecology, Psychology,Anthropology, Politics, English,Spanish, Indigenous Learning, andWomen’s Studies. I am a couple ofcredits away from a Bachelor ofArts Degree, and I am currentlypursuing studies in the Martial Artsand Alternative Medicine. I havealways been someone who resistslabels, but recently I have found areal sense of satisfaction in callingmyself a Respite Worker.

As a Respite Worker I am calledupon to be creative, to thinkoutside the box, to listenempathetically (even when nowords are being spoken) and to bequick on my toes. I am alsorewarded with the chance toparticipate in the activities mostcherished by others, and to share

my interests too. With Weswayparticipants I have found myselfenjoying many activities which Iwould have never done otherwise:like going to The Thunder BayHistorical Museum, baseballgames, watching Cloudy with aChance of Meatballs, and doingpuzzles! And I too have shared mypassions - like canoeing andbuilding snowmen - with myparticipants.

Respite work is the right fit forme because it is a challenge I canembrace. It is an opportunity tobe creative, to be patient, and tolaugh and learn with others in afun and dynamic environment. Aworking day may require me tohelp someone take a bath, preparea meal, go for a haircut, explorethe community, or play videogames. And that is all fine withme. The variety is wonderful! For me, respite work is aboutmaking meaningful connectionsand sharing real life experiences.

Respite Work: Sharing Real Life Experiences

More Than A Job Use your own life experience to help families

in our community

Wesway’s respite services give family caregivers some time to renew their energy. We offer

opportunities for personal and professional growth

and provide supportive care for someone with a

For more information call 623-2353 or visit wesway.comKyle Kilgour

Jocelyn Varney, Student InternI am so grateful that I got the opportunity to complete my studentplacement with Wesway. I got to meet so many great people and fami-lies in our community. It's truly an honour for the families to let us intotheir homes and into their lives. I couldn't have dreamed of a betterexperience.

PlannedGiving

Did you know that you canmake monthly donations

to Wesway? ThroughCanadahelps.org it it's easyto make contributions in any

amount you can manage!You can choose a start andend date if you would like,

and can even make thedonation in memory of a

loved one. Canadahelps.orgis a safe and secure way tomake a charitable donation.Take pride in knowing youare helping Wesway, whileminimizing the financialpressure of a one-timedonation. Please visit

wesway.com for more information.


Wesway Salutes 2012 - 2013 Donors

Gift IdeaAre you struggling to find unique gift ideas? Why not give your specialsomeone a donation to Wesway in his or her name? Your one-of-a kind giftwill certainly make a difference. The recipient will appreciate knowing yourgift has directly benefited families. A “win-win” situation for all involved!

Donor Privacy StatementAs a Wesway donor, your personal information will never be

shared, traded, sold or used in any manner not explicitlyapproved by you. Wesway does not swap mailing lists, share

donor information or sell phone numbers. Wesway pays tribute to our donors by publishing this list occasionally

as a public acknowledgement of thanks. If you do not wish your name to appear on our donor appreciation list, please

contact the Wesway office.

Leigh-Anne Sweet, Respite WorkerWesway is much more than an agency… they are like a big extendedfamily! Whether I support my participants at their home, in the com-munity or at one of the Respite Homes, I know the person I’m caringfor is happy, and so is their family, because Wesway is caring for theirloved one “their way”.

Cathy Farrell, Executive DirectorRespite care was an idea that was just coming into its own in the1970s. The important role of families was beginning to be recognizedas was the value of people living in their own communities rather thanin segregated surroundings. Wesway was in the right place at the righttime to begin to grow a highly respected organization that valueseveryone for their unique gifts and contributions.

Jesse Christensen, Respite Worker Wesway is an excellent place to work and volunteer. Awesome activities,rewarding relationships and understanding people have made my newjob seem more like play than work. I especially enjoy playing music witheveryone!

Sue Langer, CaregiverWe have found the Wesway staff to be friendly, courteous, and veryhelpful. Their assistance has been invaluable to us.

Individual DonorsLeigh Abthorpe

Diane & James AdamsSteve AdamsCarol Allan

Linda & Bob AllanSophia AmbroseJanet Arinobu

Aldina & Amadeo ArnoneJean ArthursMildred Ball

Bev & Barrie BanksCarmen & Maria Barbosa

Marybeth BarrettPatricia & G. Cameron Bell

Palmina BelsitoMargaret BenesRobert M Benson

Karen & Robert BensonTherese & Eugene Bessette

Luciano BitonteChristine & Steve Bobay

Vera BodnarchukMargaret BooneGiovanni Bossio

Jean Galusha & Norbet Bragg Joe Ann & Jack Brimmell

Lauren BrownSally & Bruce Browne

Barabra & Robert BruceAngela BruneauBev & Ken Bruni

Vincenza Bruno-BossioLinda Bukovy

William BukovyRita Caccamo

Santina CacciatoreTheresa Calleri

Joan & Gordon CameronThora Campbell

Don & Brenda CampbellLeslie Cannon

Sandra Caputi & Dave Campbell Tammy Caron & Blaine Davidson

Piero CarvsoTeresa & Battista CavaCathy & George Cava

Irene & Paul CavaMaria Cervi

Tiffany CervenDorothy Chambers

Hannalore ChatterjeeFlorence & Percy CheethamMargaret & Matt Chuckrey

Donna Cizmar & Frederick Copp Barbara Clara

Pamela & James ClarkAlice Clark

K&M CoatesGladys Colborne

Lina & Frank ColistroLina & Emilio CollaTrudy & Pat Collins

Doris ColvinFranca & Antonio Costantino

Kelli & Jan CzarneckiAthena Damianakos

Lindsay DanielsSharon & Gerry Dawson

Ilona De ReWaltraut & Fred DeAmicis

Alda Del BiancoEvelina Di CarloMaria DicasmirroSandy Dickson

Gayle & Anthony DigiuseppeKarin Digiuseppe

Claudia & Ed DomanskiJackie Domineck

Diane & Douglas DrakeJohn Duggan

Jacqueline & Gerald DumontTammy & Jonah Dupuis

Gayle & Bill DutkaJoan Dutli

Florence & Ole DyhmFrancis Edmonds

Sophia & Alvin EdwardsLisa Ellacott

Barb ErbVelia & Mario Fazzari

Alba FiliceMaryAnn, Larry & Derek Fogolin

Patricia & Jim FoleyKay Friday

Joanne FriskyDanielle & Robert Gagne

Margot GagneDeanna, Dan & Jody Garbutt

Angie GarofaloMaria Garofalo

Lois GarrityEmily & William Gelevan

Stephen GolphyDanielle & Pierre Gravel

Rina GrayMarvin Griffith

Mariko GummensonDavid HaavistoSue & Jerry Hall

Iris & Allan HardyTarja Heinimaki

Cathy & John HicksScott Hobbs

Erica HollowayJanet Holomego

Esther & Fred HolowitzIrene & Mike Holowka

Linda HoranJean & Pau Hosick

Joan HoulderJeff Howie

Maria HudolinLeslie & Chris Hynnes

Iazzolino FamilyPatricia & John Jacob

Joyce JalochaRobin & Brent JohnsonApril & Ian Johnstone

Fiona KarlstedtLaura & Norman Keetch

John KennaBarbara & James Kirk

Judy & Fred KlugPeter Knutson

Sylvia & John KondekIrene & Maurice Kosoris

Shirley KostamoDeanna Koval

Lorraine & John KrupperTaimi & Daniel KuluskiMary Jane & Enn Kurm

Valma LacroixMaria Lagadouro

Megan LampiJoanne & Peter Landry

Jean LesykJean Lockwood

Florence LockwoodKaren LoghrinRichard Lupien

Evelyn & Pat LynchMarguerite & Ivor Macaulay

Angelo, Gino, Pat & Family MacchiTommy MacDonald

Laurie & Robert MackieDon MacLeod

Dana MacMillanMary Ann MacNaughton

Karen MakiElizabeth & Paul Malashewski

Tammy MarchioriDerek Margarit

Kathryn & Kim MarslandFrederick Martin

Barbara & Robert MauJoyce Mauro

Joanne McElvoyKaren McKissick

Sumie & Donald McIvorRosa MichaljervicRobert Michano

Sophie & Hasib MuminovicCarol Neff

Zennie & Reg OuelletMay Pang

Elizabeth & Arnold ParadisMargaret & Ralph Parker

Maria PascezzoMaria PernaTony Pizzi

Dora PoliszczakJean Poluha

Heidi & Don PorterGina, Dan & Samantha Poulin

Sue & Robert ProdaniukLawrence Pugh

Helena & Bruno QuadeBrian Quinn

Maria & Roy RayWilma & Alfred Reinke

Diane & Peter RipaAgathe & Carl Ritchie

Charles RobertsEtienne Roussel

Anna & Frank RubertoCarol RusakPeter Rusak

Barbara & Daryl SakiyamaDolores Sandberg

Claudia & Alpherie SarrasinLaurie Savage

Louise & Kenneth SawchukMargaret & Jacob Schep

John SchmidtElizabeth & Calvin Seabrook

Joyce & Frank SharpeRichard Sims Mary Sisco

Ivana SlongoJane SomertonMike Spadoni

Christine & Richard SpilchukTina Spithoff

Rosemary SteadwellLorraine Stoppel

Liz & Paul StraitonCynthia & Rick SundbergOlive & Albert Sveinsson

Mary SylvesterShirley & James SymingtonChristine & Walter Szkwarek

Annette TempelmanShirley Thompson

Rose & Robin ThompsonSusan & Dave ThomsShelia & Bob Thorson

Emma & Allan ToivonenAnne Turcotte

Loraine & Camille TurcotteGeorgina Voulgaris

Marsha Walker

Maria WalserEmma & Stanley Warr

Daniel WhaleyMavis & Richard Wilkes

Mary Beth WilliamsJoann & Gerry Witilek

Kim WrightAnna Wulf

Mary WyspanskiAnne & William Young

Wilma Zwaal

Business/OrganizationsEnterprise Holdings

Fricot LawGenivar

Goose Bay CampIgnace Silver Tops

John Andrew's FoundationKiwanis Club of Thunder Bay

Lakehead Public Schools SupportStaff Charity Fund

O'Gorman High SchoolOPSEU Local 732

Our Lady of Loretto CWLPrincipe Di Piemonte Ladies AuxiliarySt. Anthony's Parish Council Catholic

Women's LeagueSun Life Financial Matching Gifts

Program Thunder Bay Catholic District School

BoardTwinport Tire Service

United Way Donor Directed

Wesway also gratefully acknowledges the donations received

in memory of the following individuals: Robert AleksiejanSilvio AmbrosePauline Betcha

Enrica CampagnotoJohn Craig

Anastasia DaniwMario Di CarloVirgina GalvinSam IserinaSeth Kerr

Kim MarslandBob Martin

Dororthy MilneCraig NesbittJohn NielsonGary OnleyAlfed Reinke

Irene SunoharaWilliam Wolfe

Founding Executive Director


Wesway Salutes 2012 - 2013 Donors

Gift IdeaAre you struggling to find unique gift ideas? Why not give your specialsomeone a donation to Wesway in his or her name? Your one-of-a kind giftwill certainly make a difference. The recipient will appreciate knowing yourgift has directly benefited families. A “win-win” situation for all involved!

Donor Privacy StatementAs a Wesway donor, your personal information will never be

shared, traded, sold or used in any manner not explicitlyapproved by you. Wesway does not swap mailing lists, share

donor information or sell phone numbers. Wesway pays tribute to our donors by publishing this list occasionally

as a public acknowledgement of thanks. If you do not wish your name to appear on our donor appreciation list, please

contact the Wesway office.

Leigh-Anne Sweet, Respite WorkerWesway is much more than an agency… they are like a big extendedfamily! Whether I support my participants at their home, in the com-munity or at one of the Respite Homes, I know the person I’m caringfor is happy, and so is their family, because Wesway is caring for theirloved one “their way”.

Cathy Farrell, Executive DirectorRespite care was an idea that was just coming into its own in the1970s. The important role of families was beginning to be recognizedas was the value of people living in their own communities rather thanin segregated surroundings. Wesway was in the right place at the righttime to begin to grow a highly respected organization that valueseveryone for their unique gifts and contributions.

Jesse Christensen, Respite Worker Wesway is an excellent place to work and volunteer. Awesome activities,rewarding relationships and understanding people have made my newjob seem more like play than work. I especially enjoy playing music witheveryone!

Sue Langer, CaregiverWe have found the Wesway staff to be friendly, courteous, and veryhelpful. Their assistance has been invaluable to us.

Individual DonorsLeigh Abthorpe

Diane & James AdamsSteve AdamsCarol Allan

Linda & Bob AllanSophia AmbroseJanet Arinobu

Aldina & Amadeo ArnoneJean ArthursMildred Ball

Bev & Barrie BanksCarmen & Maria Barbosa

Marybeth BarrettPatricia & G. Cameron Bell

Palmina BelsitoMargaret BenesRobert M Benson

Karen & Robert BensonTherese & Eugene Bessette

Luciano BitonteChristine & Steve Bobay

Vera BodnarchukMargaret BooneGiovanni Bossio

Jean Galusha & Norbet Bragg Joe Ann & Jack Brimmell

Lauren BrownSally & Bruce Browne

Barabra & Robert BruceAngela BruneauBev & Ken Bruni

Vincenza Bruno-BossioLinda Bukovy

William BukovyRita Caccamo

Santina CacciatoreTheresa Calleri

Joan & Gordon CameronThora Campbell

Don & Brenda CampbellLeslie Cannon

Sandra Caputi & Dave Campbell Tammy Caron & Blaine Davidson

Piero CarvsoTeresa & Battista CavaCathy & George Cava

Irene & Paul CavaMaria Cervi

Tiffany CervenDorothy Chambers

Hannalore ChatterjeeFlorence & Percy CheethamMargaret & Matt Chuckrey

Donna Cizmar & Frederick Copp Barbara Clara

Pamela & James ClarkAlice Clark

K&M CoatesGladys Colborne

Lina & Frank ColistroLina & Emilio CollaTrudy & Pat Collins

Doris ColvinFranca & Antonio Costantino

Kelli & Jan CzarneckiAthena Damianakos

Lindsay DanielsSharon & Gerry Dawson

Ilona De ReWaltraut & Fred DeAmicis

Alda Del BiancoEvelina Di CarloMaria DicasmirroSandy Dickson

Gayle & Anthony DigiuseppeKarin Digiuseppe

Claudia & Ed DomanskiJackie Domineck

Diane & Douglas DrakeJohn Duggan

Jacqueline & Gerald DumontTammy & Jonah Dupuis

Gayle & Bill DutkaJoan Dutli

Florence & Ole DyhmFrancis Edmonds

Sophia & Alvin EdwardsLisa Ellacott

Barb ErbVelia & Mario Fazzari

Alba FiliceMaryAnn, Larry & Derek Fogolin

Patricia & Jim FoleyKay Friday

Joanne FriskyDanielle & Robert Gagne

Margot GagneDeanna, Dan & Jody Garbutt

Angie GarofaloMaria Garofalo

Lois GarrityEmily & William Gelevan

Stephen GolphyDanielle & Pierre Gravel

Rina GrayMarvin Griffith

Mariko GummensonDavid HaavistoSue & Jerry Hall

Iris & Allan HardyTarja Heinimaki

Cathy & John HicksScott Hobbs

Erica HollowayJanet Holomego

Esther & Fred HolowitzIrene & Mike Holowka

Linda HoranJean & Pau Hosick

Joan HoulderJeff Howie

Maria HudolinLeslie & Chris Hynnes

Iazzolino FamilyPatricia & John Jacob

Joyce JalochaRobin & Brent JohnsonApril & Ian Johnstone

Fiona KarlstedtLaura & Norman Keetch

John KennaBarbara & James Kirk

Judy & Fred KlugPeter Knutson

Sylvia & John KondekIrene & Maurice Kosoris

Shirley KostamoDeanna Koval

Lorraine & John KrupperTaimi & Daniel KuluskiMary Jane & Enn Kurm

Valma LacroixMaria Lagadouro

Megan LampiJoanne & Peter Landry

Jean LesykJean Lockwood

Florence LockwoodKaren LoghrinRichard Lupien

Evelyn & Pat LynchMarguerite & Ivor Macaulay

Angelo, Gino, Pat & Family MacchiTommy MacDonald

Laurie & Robert MackieDon MacLeod

Dana MacMillanMary Ann MacNaughton

Karen MakiElizabeth & Paul Malashewski

Tammy MarchioriDerek Margarit

Kathryn & Kim MarslandFrederick Martin

Barbara & Robert MauJoyce Mauro

Joanne McElvoyKaren McKissick

Sumie & Donald McIvorRosa MichaljervicRobert Michano

Sophie & Hasib MuminovicCarol Neff

Zennie & Reg OuelletMay Pang

Elizabeth & Arnold ParadisMargaret & Ralph Parker

Maria PascezzoMaria PernaTony Pizzi

Dora PoliszczakJean Poluha

Heidi & Don PorterGina, Dan & Samantha Poulin

Sue & Robert ProdaniukLawrence Pugh

Helena & Bruno QuadeBrian Quinn

Maria & Roy RayWilma & Alfred Reinke

Diane & Peter RipaAgathe & Carl Ritchie

Charles RobertsEtienne Roussel

Anna & Frank RubertoCarol RusakPeter Rusak

Barbara & Daryl SakiyamaDolores Sandberg

Claudia & Alpherie SarrasinLaurie Savage

Louise & Kenneth SawchukMargaret & Jacob Schep

John SchmidtElizabeth & Calvin Seabrook

Joyce & Frank SharpeRichard Sims Mary Sisco

Ivana SlongoJane SomertonMike Spadoni

Christine & Richard SpilchukTina Spithoff

Rosemary SteadwellLorraine Stoppel

Liz & Paul StraitonCynthia & Rick SundbergOlive & Albert Sveinsson

Mary SylvesterShirley & James SymingtonChristine & Walter Szkwarek

Annette TempelmanShirley Thompson

Rose & Robin ThompsonSusan & Dave ThomsShelia & Bob Thorson

Emma & Allan ToivonenAnne Turcotte

Loraine & Camille TurcotteGeorgina Voulgaris

Marsha Walker

Maria WalserEmma & Stanley Warr

Daniel WhaleyMavis & Richard Wilkes

Mary Beth WilliamsJoann & Gerry Witilek

Kim WrightAnna Wulf

Mary WyspanskiAnne & William Young

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Dororthy MilneCraig NesbittJohn NielsonGary OnleyAlfed Reinke

Irene SunoharaWilliam Wolfe

For a three year old, NevaehJohnup leads a very busy life. Sheattends daycare, frequent therapysessions and medical appointments.As the youngest of three children,she is also taken along to the manyextra-curricular activities her oldersiblings are involved in. But Nevaehdoesn’t mind in the least! She lovesthe glamour, fuss and excitementassociated with all that hustle andbustle!

As Nevaeh grows bigger, herhealth and mobility needs arebecoming more challenging. As asingle parent, Nevaeh’s motherColleen is doing everythingpossible to manage the hecticpace. With multiple appointments,she finds herself constantlyplanning, organizing, juggling, andscheduling. It’s increasinglydifficult to manage the acceleratingdemands of her family’s busylifestyle, and still cope witheverything associated withNevaeh’s Cerebral Palsy. Colleen decided to call Wesway.She recognized that she neededsome extra help because ofNevaeh’s special care needs. Shehoped Wesway’s respite servicemight give her more time to devote

to her other children, or perhapsgo shopping or simply spend sometime with family and friends.

With help from Wesway to carefor Nevaeh, Colleen is thrilled to beable to attend the special activitiesand school events of her two olderchildren, and give them the fullattention they deserve.

Sometimes, only Colleen goes outand Wesway provides care for allthree of her children at home. Sheis then able to steal some well-justified time for herself, with theconfidence and peace of mind thatcomes with knowing her childrenare being well-cared for. Othertimes, Colleen creatively usesWesway support to attend eventslike figure skating and dancerecitals with the family, so that she

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Colleen says, “The service wereceive from Wesway allows ourbusy family to stay activelyinvolved in the community. And Iget the time I need to focus on myother children. It works really wellfor Nevaeh too, because she lovesher special one-on-one time withthe Respite Workers!”


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Dictionaries often define Autismas a developmental disorder thatcomplicates the formation ofnormal social relationships, byimpairing the ability tocommunicate with others, and bystereotyped behavior patterns.

Willow Nabigon says that it’s allabout perspective.

Her son Alex was diagnosed withAutism shortly after his fatherpassed away. For Willow, it wasdevastating to cope with therealization that she and Alex wouldhave to deal with this lifelongchange without his father to bethere for him, and the difficultiesAlex might have to endurethroughout his life.

Thanks to the support of Willow’sparents and brother, she was ableto continue her post-secondaryeducation for a short time. Thoseplans changed however, as Alexmore frequently needed hismother’s assistance and support todeal with emotional challenges.

A few years ago Willow’s mothercontacted Wesway to see if theymight be able to assist herdaughter. Willow was soon able touse Wesway’s Family DirectedRespite Funding to hire anindependent worker to help her getthe respite she needed. “I feel veryfortunate to have found someone

very quickly. He is still matchedwith us and it’s worked out great!”Willow shares. She now uses herbreaks to spend some more one onone time with her other children.

As they grow together, Willowsays she learns a great deal moreabout life from Alex than she wouldhave in school. With a beaming

smile, Willow says, “I feel fortunateto have Alex because he hasopened my eyes to his world, andit’s a beautiful place! He remindsme to notice the things that I takefor granted – like sunshine and thesimplicities of life and happiness.”

As for the future, she expresseswith strong resolve, “I havelearned to let go of my oldexpectations. Those expectationshave simply changed and I have tochange with them.” She adds, “Itry to help Alex achieve whatever‘normal’ is for him. I push to helpmake his life as complete aspossible.”

Willow has since remarried, andhas two young daughters. Alex isvery protective of his baby sisters.Willow plans to return to pursuingher post secondary-education in afew years. In the meantime, lifecontinues to evolve. As for Willow,Alex and family, they are creatingtheir own ‘normal’ life.

It’s About Perspective

Willow and Alex enjoy some quality time together

Joanne Schep, Family CaregiverRespite means knowing that your child is in capable hands. There is noneed to worry. As a family, we feel so blessed to have such kind andwilling individuals in our lives.


The year was 1949. The townwas Hornepayne. Gerry Rhodeswent to a fellow worker’s home fordinner. There he met his co-worker’s cousin, Helen. After a fewmore visits, Gerry summoned thecourage to ask Helen on a date.Gerry had no idea the originalchance encounter at his friend’shouse would lead to an enduringbond that would remain steadfastfor decades to come.

Before long, Gerry and Helenrealized they had fallen deeply inlove. In 1951 they were married,and later that year they moved toNipigon. They soon became heavilyinvolved in the community. Afteryears of teaching, Gerry becamethe principal at the elementaryschool. He attended churchregularly with Helen and eventuallybecame a deacon. Gerry alsovolunteered as a Scout leader,treasurer of the local Legion andserved on the school board andtreasurer of the Silver Club. Tokeep in touch with his artistic side,he also sang in the choir andstarted a barber shop quartet. Thetwo love birds also found time to

start a family and had fourchildren.

In May 2003, Helen begannoticing changes in Gerry. He was

always a guy who rememberedabsolutely everything. But hebegan to forget to pick Helen upfrom outings and appointments.Helen also noticed that thingswhich once came easily to Gerrybecame increasingly difficult. In2004, Gerry was diagnosed withFrontal Lobe Dementia. Helen felthopeless and didn’t know where toturn. Helen recalls, “Everyone in

the Nipigon community felt thesame devastation as I did when hewas diagnosed.”

Gerry’s condition continued toworsen over the next few years,and Helen eventually realized sheneeded some assistance. Therewere people in the community whooffered to lend a hand now andthen, out of the kindness of theirhearts. “But it’s really hard to askfor help, especially when it’s anongoing need,” says Helen. Inspeaking with the CCACcoordinator, Helen learned aboutWesway’s Family Directed RespiteFunding. A referral was made toWesway, and Helen was able tohire people she knows and truststo spend time with Gerry. Helenhas health problems of her own,and Wesway’s service enables herto attend her own doctor’sappointments. Her periods ofrespite also made it possible forHelen to resume one of herpassions – volunteering at the localhospital.

These days, Helen tells us she istaking advantage of Wesway’srespite to get her hair done. “Iwant to look pretty for Gerry,” shebeams. There’s a lot of profoundsentiment wrapped in a journeywhich has already spanned 63wonderful, loving celebrations ofValentine’s Day!

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Mandy & Yves Fricot, DonorsWe support Wesway because families who care for lovedones who need extra help, need respite. Wesway givesthose families much needed breaks while enriching the livesof those in need of support.

Helen loves that she can go out and know that Gerry is safe with some-one she can trust

David Pyle – Student InternThe best thing about my placement at Wesway was learning from theparticipants. They taught me values that I didn’t know I had. It wasgreat learning and I am happy to now be a Wesway Respite Worker!


It’s in Gloria’s nature to helpothers. She is the family caregiverfor her brother Bill, who has adisability and other health issues.Bill has been living with his sisterfor seventeen years. To say thelast few of those have been achallenge, would be anunderstatement.

“Two years ago Bill collapsed outof the blue. When I saw him on thefloor I didn’t think he was alive.”Gloria remembers that afterrushing him to hospital, doctorsdiscovered four of Bill’s arterieswere blocked. Given their family’shistory of heart problems, it was ascary situation for them. Sherecalls, “I had never flown before,but I had to travel down toHamilton for his surgery. I was sostressed out!”

The term ‘when it rains it pours’took on a sadly literal meaning oneyear later. Gloria remembers thatfateful day in May 2012 like it wasyesterday. “It had been raining a

lot, and I went downstairs to findwater up to my ankles.” Gloria saysof the first signs of trouble. Likemany homeowners in herneighbourhood, the worst was still

to come. “I checked a little laterand realized there was sewage inthe water and it was much deeper.The sump pump had also quit...and that smell! I had to cover thedoor to the basement and thevents, just to keep the horriblestench away.” Their basement wasdestroyed. Her bedroom and Bill’sroom were a total loss. “All of ourfurniture, clothes, even Bill’s pennycollection... everything was gone. Iwas devastated.” Bill also saw thedamage and loss and was veryaffected by it. “He said he wasokay, but I think he was a bitdepressed by it,” Gloria recalls.

Given that their home was inneed of major repair before theycould live there again, Wesway wasable to provide additional CrisisRespite for Gloria through its HostFamily service. Bill was able to staywith his volunteer Host Family fornearly two months while theirhome was repaired. “Thank Godfor Wesway,” she says of that

difficult time, “the house was like awarzone and I didn’t know howlong the restoration would take. Itfelt good to know that Bill wassafe.”

Bill is back at home and thingshave begun to return to normal.He still has regular overnight visitswith his Host Family, and he staysat the Court Street Respite Homesix weekends per year. She hasoften helped people with addictionissues at her home and hopes toreturn to doing that. Gloria hasbeen able to return to using herrespite to just have time alone.“When you look after three people24/7, it feels good to take a little‘me’ time. It’s nice to not have toworry about meals or medicationsfor a couple days.”

Gloria says she’s very gratefulfor Wesway’s service. “I don’tremember when Wesway startedhelping me, but I know they’vebeen there for us when we neededit most!”

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On the snowy, cold morning ofApril 13, 2013, there was oneparticularly warm and sunny bit ofspring breaking through -Wesway’s Volunteer RecognitionBreakfast was held in honour of thevolunteers who support families inour community every day.

Here is a brief profile of some ofour amazing volunteers whoattended that morning:

Michelle Bouvier has beenhosting since 1981! She and herfamily have welcomed more than20 different participants into theirhome.

Joining Michelle, her mom!Theresa Hendricken followed theexample of her daughter andbecame a Host Family in 2011.

Carol Cline started volunteeringas a Community Friend more than20 years ago, and then she andher husband Brent became a HostFamily. They have been hostingtogether for over 10 years.

Lois Gagnon has been a HostFamily Volunteer for three years.She made a huge difference whenshe hosted for an entire monthafter the flood of May 2012affected the home of the Weswayfamily she supports.

Denise Pollari is on double dutyfor Wesway – she is a CommunityFriend and along with her husbandSam and their children, a HostFamily as well. Denise and herfamily have been volunteering foreight years.Kim Sjolund and her children

started hosting in 1999. Herchildren are now grown and herpartner Pat Dickey has joined Kimin hosting. They’ve madevolunteering a family affair.

Arlene and John Veurink havebeen hosting for more than 10years and have supported severalWesway families since theystarted. Arlene and John have avery large extended family of theirown, however they still find time toopen their home to four individualswho have become like part of theirfamily.

Grace and Kayla Baxter are amom and daughter team whodecided they wanted to volunteer

together. They have beenvolunteering for almost a year andare really making a difference for aWesway family.

Arlene Myers is celebrating avery special milestone this year –she has been a Community Friendfor ten years. Arlene has fourvolunteer matches going at thesame time! Arlene was alsorecognized for her commitment atthe 2013 Ontario Volunteer ServiceAwards.

Amanda Orr is a new volunteerwho got started last spring. She isa full time university student and isvolunteering with two families!

Anna Schulzki has been aCommunity Friend since 2012 andhas built a wonderful relationshipwith the senior couple she isvisiting. Volunteering is a realfamily affair for Anna - there arethree generations of her familyinvolved with Wesway.

Our Volunteer RecognitionBreakfast is a chance forvolunteers to meet and spend timetogether. It is also a wonderfulopportunity for Wesway tocelebrate our amazing volunteers.Thank you!

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Seniors Services, and Home Equipment Loans. Please take a look at the following and see where we can help you!

Disaster ManagementProvides Personal Preparedness workshops that cover the roleRed Cross plays in disaster response in Canada, how to prepareemergency kits, ways to stay safe during specific types of disas-ters and what to do before and after an emergency.

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When asked why she enjoyedbeing a Wesway Host Family,Linda Vallelonga’s answer issimple: “I’ve always wanted tohelp people!”

When their son David was 16,someone suggested to Linda thatthey could connect with a HostFamily to support David – andLinda thought, “We could do thattoo!” Linda and Naz Vallelongabecame a Host Family for Weswayin 1983. That means 30 years ofservice! Over the years, theVallelongas have supported somany individuals that Linda has ahard time recalling all of themwithout looking up the details.She recalls sometimes having asmany as three individuals in theirhome over a weekend.

One of the things that Linda hasenjoyed about hosting is gettingto know so many different people.She commented, “I loved havingall the guys over – each had adifferent personality and enjoyeddifferent things.”

Their longest match is one thatstarted in 1986 and has continueduntil this year – Jens Nielsen.Jens was just a teen when hestarted his weekly visits with theVallelongas. He has been a partof the family for a long time.Linda says when their friends orfamily come to visit they all knowJens and he knows them. It willbe very difficult, but Linda andNaz have decided that they willretire from hosting this year.

They hope that sharing their storywill encourage others to volunteer– and to find a new match forJens.

Linda talks about her hostingexperience with pleasure. “Whenhosting, you get to know theperson you’re supporting and youget to know the family too. Youget to see how much they needyou and what a difference youmake by hosting. It takes time tolearn about people, what they like

and what they need but it’s allpart of a great experience helpinganother family.”

Linda and Naz are lookingforward to enjoying their“retirement” from hosting – Nazis planning his own retirementfrom work and Linda is busy withtheir grandchildren. They hope todo some travelling and enjoymore time together.

Jens’ mom Shirley says, “Lindaand Naz have always been therefor us, especially during difficulttimes. They’ve been hosting Jenssince he was 16 years old! He isreally at home with them and weare all family now.”

Thirty years of anything is quitean accomplishment – thank youto Linda and Naz for sharing yourtime and your home providingsupport to Wesway families forthree decades. It is generouspeople like you who makeWesway’s volunteer programssuccessful. We couldn’t have doneit without you!

What Have You Been Doing for 30 Years?

Linda hopes that her story will encourage other people tovolunteer with Wesway

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respect.it begins with you & me.

Wesway’s Board of Directors

1970’s

Porter BaileyKaren Bishop

Andrea ConwayLorne Firman

Douglas GreenoughGeraldine Harrison

Janet HealdMarguerite KerrSteven LukinukCharles MallardColleen Miller

Gabrielle MonaghanDebra MooreJeff MooreAnn MurrayJanet Myers

John PlayfordDoug ReedhouseLindsay StanfieldDr. Esek StewartAnita Trembath

John Zurba

1980’s

Pat AngusKaren BishopFred BrysonNikki Burns

Kathy CameronMary Jane Cormier

Jean EngholmMary EvansNancy Frost

Jennifer GuerardDon Harkin

Janice HewsonKen Hogan

Susan HoughtonRoy HoughtonPaul JasiuraDon Lowman

Irene MacDonaldDana MacMillan

Toivo MakilaDebi Maunula

Mike McDonoughSheleigh McMillan

Gabrielle Monaghan

Dorothy MorrisAnn MurrayArvis NeuertKarl Paske

Rev. Jack PattersonGail Pell

Cathy PineauEd RawanaCarol Rusak

Wendy ShchpanikDr. Esek StewartJane SunaharaAnita Trembath

Betty VanderweesWanda Young

1990’s

Roberta AdamsMichelle Bouvier

Bill BradicaAngela Bruneau

Fred BrysonNikki BurnsDavid Chow

Terry CiccarelliJack Cleverdon

Mary Jean CormierBrittan Cummings

Ron DayMichael DiBlasioJean EngholmFrank Gerry

Jennifer GuerardLorraine Halabisky

Paul JasiuraRebecca JohnsonWendy Kirkpatrick

Helen KrokerMarion KunnasMichael LairdSusan LangTom Lebel

Don LenardonDr. Neil McLeod

Sheleigh McMillanBridgitte MosleyConnie NelsonCathy Pineau

Liz Poulin

Barbara SakiyamaLeila SarnowskiRaewyn SeaburgPatricia SeveanLinda SpoonerSheryl SturbyIan Thompson

Lorraine TurcotteElaine WhatleyJoe WhatleyGary Wolch

Wanda Young

2000’s

Alison ArthurJoan BeckinghamMargaret BooneMichelle Bouvier

Bill BradicaDavid Chow

Paulina ChowCarolynn CookeMarilyn Hurrell

Dave Gatherum Jr.Ashley JonesMarie Klassen

Shirley KostamoHelen Kroker

Robert LivingstoneTerry Lowey

Jeannette MaclamJames McConnell

Sarah ManillaNick Melchiorre

Liz PoulinJoy PrentissDoris RoweAmy RusakVicki Scott

Robert SeedBrian SenkowDiana SmithRob Smith

Linda SpoonerSheryl SturbyRon Thomas

Markus WalserElaine WhatleyJoe WhatleyLeslie Wilson

Wesway Board of Directors – Over The Years

PresidentMargaret Boone

Vice PresidentMarie Klassen

Secretary/TreasurerSarah Manilla

DirectorsAlison ArthurJim McConnellCathy Ridley

Margie RondeauDoris RoweAmy RusakRobert Seed

respect. resonates with people because it comes with expectations. It presents people with principles for positive and inclusive social interaction. The overall response from business, organizations and individuals has been amazing. Once respect. is introduced, there is an expectation that we live, work and play by these principles.

Mayor Keith Hobbs

respect. – it begins with you & me

Extending respect. to our community is an initiative that began with Confederation College and continues to grow with support from the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee, the Crime Prevention Council, you & me.

To commit to respect. or see the list of organizations who have signed on, go to www.thunderbay.ca/respect and click on “Commit to Respect” or scan the QR code. Join the many organizations and businesses already enacting respect. in our community.

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To commit to respect. or see the list of organizations who have signed on, go towww.thunderbay.ca/respect and click on “Commit to respect” or scan theQR code. Join the many organizations and businesses already enactingrespect. in our community.

respect. resonates with people because it comes with expectations. Itpresents people with principles for positive and inclusive social interaction.The overall response from businesses, organizations and individuals has beenamazing. Once respect. is introduced, there is an expectation that we live,work and play by these principles.

Mayor Keith Hobbs

respect. – it begins with you & me

Extending respect. to our community is an initiative that began withConfederation College and continues to grow with support from theAnti-Racism Advisory Committee, the Crime Prevention Council, you & me.


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COMMUNITY FRIENDVOLUNTEERS

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Jessica Osment

Denise PollariAnna Schulzki

Rachael ShafferPeggy ShippamNatali Surkic

Katrena WindumKaylie Zyla

HOST FAMILIESMarybeth & Rob Barrett

Michelle BouvierJessica & Dan ClappCarol & Brent Cline

Roz & Allen CoxSusan & Alexander

DesbiensLisa Ellacott

Barb & Gerry ErbLois Gagnon

Theresa HendrickenKelly & Kevin Horne

Sheri Kuppinen & ChrisBelleau

Sheryl & Joe LockertShauna & Jeremy

MakkingaCarol & Rob Neff

Shelley Neff & DanFotheringhamKatrina O'NeillJane Oryschak

Denise & Sam PollariChristine & Wally

SeabergKim Sjolund & Pat

Dickey Linda & Naz VallelongaArlene & John VeurinkCarrie & Mike WheelerPat & Henry Wielobob

Susan Wright

SPECIAL EVENTS Taryn BilokryliTiffany CervenMegan Fraser

Kaitlin KreczmerTom LeimenstollStephanie MakiTyler McLean

Maureen & Neil MillsBarb Powell

Shane PresengerAnna Schulzki

BINGO Carol Anderson

June EngerBonnie EricksonSharon JohnstonTarja HeinimakiDaniel McGoeyNeil Ronquist

Judy RossCathy Sochackey

Maria Walser

Hearty Thanks to Wesway’s Fabulous VolunteersW E S W A Y R E S P I T E C A R E Y O U R W A Y20

PrivacyWesway values the trust placed in us by the fami-lies we serve. Wesway respects the personal pri-vacy of families, and safeguards the confidentiality

and security of all personal information.

For more information about our Privacy Policy andProcedures, call the Wesway office at 623-2353 or

toll free at 1-888-623-2353

Our MissionWesway provides

personalized respite services.

Wesway builds communitypartnerships and promotes inclusionthrough community development.

Wesway envisions a model of respitesupport services to meet the needs ofcommunity with respect and dignity.

COMMUNITY FRIENDVOLUNTEERS

Grace & Kayla BaxterDevin Bemben

Meriem Benlamri Brendan Byers

Sharon CampbellAlison Carroll

Jesse ChristensenBrittany Cordone

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Jessica Osment

Denise PollariAnna Schulzki

Rachael ShafferPeggy ShippamNatali Surkic

Katrena WindumKaylie Zyla

HOST FAMILIESMarybeth & Rob Barrett

Michelle BouvierJessica & Dan ClappCarol & Brent Cline

Roz & Allen CoxSusan & Alexander

DesbiensLisa Ellacott

Barb & Gerry ErbLois Gagnon

Theresa HendrickenKelly & Kevin Horne

Sheri Kuppinen & ChrisBelleau

Sheryl & Joe LockertShauna & Jeremy

MakkingaCarol & Rob Neff

Shelley Neff & DanFotheringhamKatrina O'NeillJane Oryschak

Denise & Sam PollariChristine & Wally

SeabergKim Sjolund & Pat

Dickey Linda & Naz VallelongaArlene & John VeurinkCarrie & Mike WheelerPat & Henry Wielobob

Susan Wright

SPECIAL EVENTS Taryn BilokryliTiffany CervenMegan Fraser

Kaitlin KreczmerTom LeimenstollStephanie MakiTyler McLean

Maureen & Neil MillsBarb Powell

Shane PresengerAnna Schulzki

BINGO Carol Anderson

June EngerBonnie EricksonSharon JohnstonTarja HeinimakiDaniel McGoeyNeil Ronquist

Judy RossCathy Sochackey

Maria Walser

Hearty Thanks to Wesway’s Fabulous VolunteersW E S W A Y R E S P I T E C A R E Y O U R W A Y20

PrivacyWesway values the trust placed in us by the fami-lies we serve. Wesway respects the personal pri-vacy of families, and safeguards the confidentiality

and security of all personal information.

For more information about our Privacy Policy andProcedures, call the Wesway office at 623-2353 or

toll free at 1-888-623-2353

Our MissionWesway provides

personalized respite services.

Wesway builds communitypartnerships and promotes inclusionthrough community development.

Wesway envisions a model of respitesupport services to meet the needs ofcommunity with respect and dignity.


There is a need for foster and adoptive parents in Thunder Bay and District. Children of all ages with diverse needs rely on us to show them we care. Homes are needed for emergency placements, short and long-term care, siblings and monthly respite. We welcome foster and adoptive parents from all walks of life. We value diversity in all areas including age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, education and marital status.

Call 807-343-6100 or visit our website at www.thunderbaycas.ca to learn more

about fostering or adoption.

We Care About Our NeighbourhoodAt Tbaytel, we applaud the organizations that make a difference in the communities we serve. From accessible recreation to just plain old help, we know how hard staff and volunteers work to support and enrich lives.

We’re proud to play a part.

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Avenue II Celebrates Ontario

Community Support Month

We provide services to adults with developmental disabilities which include: Community Access Activities –

- Customized Day Supports - Employment Supports Supported Independent Living

122 S. Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 2V3 Phone: 345-9933 Fax: 343-6090

Website: www.avenueii.com

Total Inclusion Through People Live, Learn, Succeed

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THUNDER BAY POLICE ASSOCIATION

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Noun – person, place, thing or animal (chair, cat, school,plant) Verb – action (walk, run, throw, skip etc.)

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Susan and Sammy loved to take 1. together around Boulevard Lake on the well-kept 2. . It

was fun to see and talk to all the different 3. out and about with their families and pets. The sun was

shining and there was a gentle breeze 4. on Saturday when Susan and Sammy arrived in

the parking lot for their weekly walk. Sammy was excited for his 5. today with his Community Friend

Susan, it had been a long winter and finally the weather was 6. like! As Susan 7.

and set up the wheelchair for Sammy, he couldn't help but notice that there were many 8.

at the Lake today, was there something 9. going on?

As they set out on their walk they talked 10. about the upcoming play that they were both

11. in at 12. . Susan had the lead role and Sammy was directing, this was

a first for both of them and they were having so much fun! As they 13. the bend, just up ahead

they noticed a group of people who seemed to be in 14. and lining up along the 15. .

In the distance they could hear 16. ,it almost sounded like a 17. band! What was going

on? As they drew nearer to the group they realized that it was the Elk's Clown Band, accompanied by many

other 18. ! How exciting! Sammy was overjoyed as both he and Susan had really

19. the band every year at the Wesway Family Christmas Party. They made their way to the

group with 20. smiles on their faces, and they were greeted 21. by all of

the 22. ! There was a 23. in the park today to celebrate Wesway's 40th Anniversary, and

the clowns asked Sammy and Susan to join them! What fun! As the 24. tied balloons and

25.______ to Sammy's wheelchair he thought that indeed his walk today 26. with the

clowns was going to be one of the best ever! What a great 27. !

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Dear Friend of Wesway,

we lived in many places and we were always involved in community activities.

My world fell apart. I began having panic attacks. I cried a lot. I felt alone and lonely. Our good life had ended.

It was at that point that Wesway came into our lives. Respite gave me time for shopping, attending appointments, going to the bank, meeting a friend or just resting. Our Respite Workers are very good to Pat. With Wesway’s help, I found our life began to change. Wesway helped me learn how to cope, to accept the things I could not change and to do things differently.

Our son and daughter live in other parts of the country, but they call us most days and visit as often as they can. I still have sad and lonely times, but I accept that ... and I thank Wesway for all they have done for us.

be generous.

2013 Wesway Annual Publication

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