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Volunteers/Donations Needed For Fall Fest

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The organizers of Dryden’s first Fall Fest say everything is running smoothly and excitement is building for next months event.

However, volunteers are still needed to help run all activities.

Fall Fest consists of:

October 17-Harvest Hay Day
October 24-The Laura Howe Haunt
October 31st-Trunk-or-Treat

Laina Smith was a guest on the CKDR Morning Show Thursday to provide an update.

Smith says “We will be needing volunteers to help with our Children’s Treat-and-Trees Walk. Especially the set-up and take down. As well as we’re looking for help in making sure that we stay in our event occupancy.”

She adds “Looking for vendors to sell their wares. We have eight spots left at the Hay Day. Candy donations for Treats-and-Trees Walk. As well as donations of straw bails and corn stocks as well as rope to cordon off the event area.”

As for support for October 24 Smith explains “Daytime set-up as well as scarers for the actual Haunt, which is from 6:30pm-8:30pm. And lastly we are looking for volunteers to help tear down the marsh after the haunt.”

All events are free and geared towards families and are taking place at the Laura Howe Marsh.

To volunteer, make a donation or for any other information you can email laurahowehaunt@gmail.com or visithttps://www.drydenfallfest.ca/

You can also get the latest at the Dryden Fall Fest Facebook page or @drydenfallfestca

To hear from Laina Smith, visit the Audio link below.

https://www.facebook.com/drydenfallfestca/posts/150431360049883

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Audio: Dryden Rotary Hits $2-Million Mark In Bingo Donations

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Thanks to you $2-million has been raised since 2004/2005 through Dryden Rotary Radio Bingo on CKDR.

The club hit $1 million in 2014 and this new milestone was reached in about half that time.

Roger Gould says a number of local organizations have benefited as a result.

Major donations since 2004 include:

-Christmas Cheer including Dryden, Ignace, Ear Falls and Red Lake: $113,500
-Entertainment Series (Dryden and Red Lake): $71,034
-Dryden Food Bank: $122,500
-Scholarships including Dryden, Ignace and Red Lake: $127,500
-Dryden Regional Health Centre: $362,500
-Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital: $85,850
-Meno Ya Win Health Centre in Sioux Lookout: $34,816
-Mary Berglund Health Centre in Ignace: $21,500
-Second Chance Pet Network: $19,450
-Tamarac House: $81,000

Sioux Lookout receives an amount proportionate to their annual card sales which they distribute based on the decision of their Rotary Club but based on Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario rules.

Some of their main charities receiving donations are the Sioux Lookout Out of the Cold program and books and a breakfast program for the Sioux North High School.

Roger Gould says even a shortened season didn’t slow them down.

“No matter what. We still had 21,015 cards sold this past year. Last year was 26,179 cards sold. So with everything that has happened with COVID we still did pretty good. Unfortunately we weren’t there for the people though.”

Normally there are 26 games a season and Rotary was able to host 21 games this season.

In ten years, card sales have gradually increased by over 7,000 per year.

Joanne Kusnick initiated Rotary Radio Bingo and she talks about they wanted to offer the service.

“We are good people who want to do good things for our communities and really for the world. If Rotary could help with this pandemic, we would be the first people up to bat to say what can we do. Rotary is all about giving back and helping your fellow man.”

Kusnick says they couldn’t reach the $2-million achievement without the ongoing support of vendors and all of those across the region who play.

“We’ve increased the players by ten-fold from 2004 until now. Everybody is supporting us because they see what we give back and how much we’ve achieved in helping our communities.”

Kusnick and Gould say the Rotary Club is anxious to once again offer Bingo every Thursday this Fall.

It requires at least 370 volunteer hours a season.

To hear more from Roger Gould and Joanne Kusnick, visit the Audio link below.

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Dryden Rotary Supporting Four Local Groups

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More funding is coming for area organizations and causes thanks to the Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation.

The Dryden Food Bank is seeing the biggest donation at $17,500 for their cargo van campaign as well as the purchase of food.

The Dryden Health Network is getting $10,000 to purchase defibrillators.

The Second Chance Pet Network is receiving $2,000 towards an animal incubator.

The Dryden Native Friendship Centre is getting $2,500 for their youth food programs.

The funds are made possible through Rotary Radio Bingo that broadcasts on CKDR.

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PPE Campaign Launched To Help Northern Ontario

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A multi-pronged approach is ongoing to help ensure regional health care professionals stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Northern Ontario PPE for Health Care Professionals” is collecting donations of personal protective equipment as well as monetary donations.

Director of Communications Lily Bouchard says they have already received over 15,000 gloves and over 2,000 N95 masks.

She notes they have also been receiving disinfectent, boot covers and safety glasses.

At last report $4,565 in financial donations have been made on their GoFund Me page.

Bouchard says not only do they collect donations, but they make the equipment too.

“We also have our second initiative which is our ‘PPE Production’. So we have our 3D printing, our lazer cutting, making face shields. We also have our sewing team making things like isolation gowns and facemasks.”

Bouchard says the PPE is being distributed to small, rural and remote health clinics as well as hospitals and long-term care facilities.

She stresses they felt the region needed this kind of initiative.

“Our whole goal is always to consider northern Ontario. So we realize there’s a lot of big PPE drives in southern communities but there are a lot of gaps.”

To make a donation visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/northern-ontario-healthcare-providers-ppe

You can also visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/northernontarioppeforhcp/

Additional information is available at https://northernontarioppe.ca/

You can also email northernontarioppeforhcp@gmail.com

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Conservatives Call For Charity Support

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The federal Conservatives want to see help for local charities and churches during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Outgoing leader Andrew Scheer says charities are hurting for donations when many are struggling financially.

“While the need for their services only continues to increase, the donations that these groups rely on have dramatically declined. Churches haven’t been able to hold weekly services, in-person fundraisers and events have been cancelled,” Scheer said.

The Conservatives want the government to increase the charitable donation tax credit for 2020 and remove the capital gains tax on charitable donations.

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Dryden Food Bank In Need Of Donations

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This is a time of helping others and the Dryden Food Bank is looking for your generosity.

The Food Bank is seeking food and monetary donations to help the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 health crisis.

Manager Al Huckabay says “Our greatest need right now is canned vegetables. We are really running short, in fact we don’t have any on the shelf right now, any kind of canned vegetables like corn, canned peas, canned green beans.”

To arrange a drop-off you are asked to contact the Food Bank at 223-3881 to make arrangements as visitor restrictions are in place.

Huckabay is also encouraging the public to purchase an extra non-perishable food time at the grocery store and drop the product in the bins set up at the stores for donations to the food bank.

He notes monetary donations are being accepted at http://www.drydenfoodbank.org

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Salvation Army Seeking Donations For Fire Victims

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The Salvation Army is now accepting donations for those impacted by the massive bush fires in Australia.

Fires have been burning for four months now, scorching 6 million hectares, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people.

The country is now urging nearly a quarter of a million people to evacuate their homes and are preparing military backup due to soaring temperatures, unpredictable winds and dangerous conditions.

The Salvation Army has been providing support to both residents and those on the front lines fighting those fires.

Financial donations to the disaster can be made by visiting https://secure.salvationarmy.ca/registrant/DonationPage.aspx?eventid=303220&langpref=en-CA&Referrer=emergency

You can also call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769) or via mail to The Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON M4H 1P4.

Please note, only monetary donations are being received.

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Dryden Rotary Continues To Give

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The Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation has announced another round of generous donations for the region.

One of those donations is $10,000 towards the Dryden Food Bank to help them pay for their new Refrigerated Van.

Multiple Christmas Cheer organizations are receiving funds as well including $3,500 for both Red Lake and Dryden Christmas Cheer each with another $1,000 going towards Christmas Cheer in Ear Falls.

The Mary Berglund Ignace Food Bank will see $2,000 and the Dryden Children’s Delight Series will also be seeing $4,000 for their programming.

Finally the Dryden Skating Club is receiving $2,200 for equipment and Open Roads School will get $2,400 for tournament transportation assistance.

The Dryden Rotary Club says these funds are raised through weekly radio bingo that broadcasts on Thursdays on CKDR. The Radio Bingo also supports the Sioux Lookout Rotary Club’s charitable donations in that town.

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Still Time To Support Dryden Food Bank/Ice Dogs Campaign

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The Dryden GM Ice Dogs are teaming up with the Dryden Food Bank to help the less fortunate in our community.

Local residents are being encouraged to pick up a specialized ‘It Takes A Team’ bag at the Food Bank and fill it with items.

Food Bank Manager Allen Huckabay outlines some of the items they are looking for.

“Non-perishable items. Canned fruit, canned vegetables, some canned meat, soup, Mac and Cheese.”

Huckabay says there’s also a major need for baby food, stating they have a number of clients with young children.

All bags can be dropped off at the Memorial Arena on Wednesday night when the Ice Dogs host Thunder Bay.

Huckabay is also the Team Chaplin for Dryden GM.

“One of the things that I’ve really found is that this year the guys are really, really open to doing a lot of things in the community. They really want to connect to the community.”

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Winter Gear Donations Being Collected At Ice Dogs Game Tonight

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If you missed your chance to donate winter gear for the Winter Warm Up Clothing Drive at the Ice Dogs game, another chance is coming up tonight.

Spokesperson Jennifer Peekhaus talks about some of the winter gear they will be collecting at the game tonight.

The Winter Warm Up Clothing Drive is looking for new and gently used jackets, mittens, and scarves will be accepted as well as brand new hats as well.

Peekhaus also says they make sure the clothing is clean and safe to use before giving it away.

The game starts at 7:30pm and if you can’t drop off at the game, you can always make a donation at the Children’s Resource Centre at 113 Albert Street.

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