Campbellford Doctor Retires After 45 Years Of Caring For The Community

Doctor Bob Henderson began his career in Trent Hills in 1977, and officially retired on March 31.

Henderson was congratulated on his retirement at the Board of Directors meeting on March 30. Photo courtesy of Campbellford memorial Hospital.

Henderson knew that he wanted to become a doctor when he was about 13 years old, and he never seriously considered doing anything else, he says.

“Medicine is the ultimately flexible profession,” explained Dr. Henderson. “You can do anything – you can be an administrator, you can be a clinician, you can be a researcher, you can be a businessperson. You can set your own schedule and you can do it anywhere you want – rural, urban, remote. It’s really one of the few professions where you can set your own goals and achieve them over time. It’s been wonderful.”

Henderson grew up in Winnipeg, studied medicine at the University of Manitoba and did his residency at McMaster University. Following graduation, he and his family relocated to northern Ontario for a couple of years.

“Just before that and during that time we had a couple of daughters and decided that we wanted to be a little more central. A few years before, my father-in-law purchased a vacation farm property outside of Warkworth, which brought us into the community. We fell in love with it and decided to move.”

Since Henderson settled in the Trent Hills community in 1977, he has helped shape and improve rural health care through his involvement in the early development of the Family Health Network model, as past Medical Director at the Trent Hills Family Health Team, former Board Chair of The Bridge Hospice, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and numerous medical and leadership positions held at Campbellford Memorial Hospital including Chief of Staff for multiple appointment periods.

A long-time focus for Dr. Henderson has been physician recruitment to the community and he started to take residents into his family practice in the early 1980s.

“One of the things that hasn’t changed is the difficulty in recruiting physicians to rural areas,” he shared. “It is something I’ve been committed to through the development of rural family medicine and the process of introducing learners into the rural community to do part of their training and help them to see what a great place it is to work. The hope has been that it helps them decide to work and move into rural community practice.”

When Henderson reflects on his hope for the future of medicine in the Trent Hills community, top of mind is the stability of health human resources, the continuing presence of a good community hospital and that the Family Health Team continues to provide a broad range of primary care to the community.

“A large number of community patients put their trust in me as a family physician to guide them through the healthcare system and help them through various health crises. At the end of the day that’s really what it is all about.”

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Otonabee Conservation Chief Administrative Officer Announces Retirement

Otonabee Conservation chief administrative officer and secretary-Treasurer Dan Marinigh has declared retirement effective at the end of July announced Wednesday.

Dan Marinish has been with Otonabee Conservation since 2014. Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation.

“Dan has been an outstanding CAO for Otonabee Conservation sharing his extensive experience and progressive approach to operational leadership, program development, and project management with the Authority’s board, staff, and the watershed community,” says Ryan Huntley, Otonabee Conservation chair.

Marinigh joined the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority in August 2014 after having worked with the Ministry of Natural Resources, the private sector and other provincial and federal ministries and agencies for over 40 years.

“Over the past eight years, Dan has done an excellent job of administering our provincially mandated responsibilities while expertly navigating changes to the Conservation Authorities Act,” says Andy Mitchell, former chair. “He has demonstrated exemplary leadership throughout his tenure at Otonabee Conservation and has guided the Authority smoothly through the challenging times of the pandemic.”

The Otonabee Conservation Board of Directors is launching recruitment for a new CAO/Secretary-Treasurer with the incumbent commencing summer 2022.

Anyone interested in filling the role can visit otonabeeconservation.com for updates.

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Otonabee South Monaghan Fire Chief Retires After 47 Year Career

Otonabee South Monaghan (OSM) Fire Chief Ted Bryan will officially retire at the end of January, after a 47 year career with the fire department.

Fire Chief Ted Bryan and Fire Prevention Officer Cara Wood. Bryan says FPO Wood made his job a lot easier. Photo courtesy of OSM.

Looking back on his career Bryan says it’s hard to sum up 47 years of experience.

Bryan joined the volunteer fire department in 1975 when he graduated high school. He became chief in 1986, which became his full-time career in 1997 when the Otonabee department amalgamated with South Monaghan.

“When I started I was the chief of the station in Keene and I had maybe 18 firefighters,” he said. “Today we have four fire stations and 82 members.”

Bryan notes that over the course of his almost 50 year career the training available to firefighters has changed immensely.

“The evolution in the fire services - it went from being handed a hat, a pitch coat and a pair of long rubber boots, being told ‘here you’re going to fight fires for us when the siren goes off’ to volunteer firefighters in todays world being certified, full fledged firefighters.”

When a recruit joins the volunteer fire department they attend training at The Eastern Ontario Emergency Training Academy (EOETA) in Norwood. There they receive the same certifications needed to pursue a full time firefighting career.

“It’s so exciting to watch new recruits come on and grow with the department, then one day tell you they’ve gotten a full time fire job elsewhere. It’s heart warming to see that, a very satisfying part of the job.”

In his retirement Bryan says he will continue to teach at the EOETA, The Ontario Fire College and at Fleming College in their Pre-Service Firefighting program.

“I’m looking forward to being able to decompress and maybe sit at the end of my dock for a little bit.”

Bryan says he will miss the people he works with the most.

“To say you don’t have any issues with 82 people wouldn’t be telling the truth, but certainly we’re a good group and we see each others differences,” he says. “They’re wonderful to work with, as well as the council and management here in the township.”

Chuck Parsons will be taking over as Fire Chief of OSM, effective Feb. 1.

“I am excited to be joining the Township of Otonabee South-Monaghan team and working with Council, Volunteer Fire Fighters, Staff and the Community including Hiawatha First Nation in this role,” said Parsons. “The Municipality of Otonabee South-Monaghan is vibrant and receptive and I welcome the opportunity to live and work in the area and continue the excellent leadership provided to the Municipal Fire and Emergency Services for the benefit of the township’s citizens and businesses”

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Adopt a Grandparent Campaign To Bring Christmas Cheer To Rubidge Retirement Residence

Michelle Allen, who’s grandparents live at Rubidge Retirement Residence, is hosting an ‘Adopt a Grandparent’ campaign with her young daughters in hopes to bring the Christmas spirit to residents.

Michelle Allen’s Grandfather Carmelo Grixti. Photo courtesy of Allen.

Allen’s grandparents moved from their home in Toronto to Rubidge Retirement Residence last year to be closer to their daughter that lives in Buckhorn.

“I was there not too long ago and just seeing my grandparents changed completely just made me feel like they need a little bit extra this year,” said Allen. “They were taken from their house that they raised their entire family in, and now they’re in a tiny little room, they don’t go anywhere. Those people did everything for me when I was growing up and now seeing them - it’s hard.”

In hopes to make the holidays feel a bit more comfortable, Allen, her daughters and her daughters classes are making cards and gift bags for residents.

With one donation of $25 supporters will ‘adopt’ a grandparent. With that donation each grandparent will receive a top-of-the-line bottle of foot/hand lotion, a pair of cozy socks, and personalized Christmas card.

Photo courtesy of Allen.

Allan is aiming to have all 142 residents and staff ’adopted’ by the first week of December so her and her daughters have enough time to wrap each gift and hand deliver them.

“It’s instilling in my daughters that the season isn’t about ‘what’s Santa bringing me’ it’s about giving to others and getting joy from that.”

To donate, reach out to Michelle at 647-989-0147 or at mallen88@live.com with any questions, or with an e-transfer.

Anyone that donated will be entered in a draw to win a gift basket.

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Dr. Rosana Salvaterra Becomes New Alberta Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health

Retirement did not last long for Dr. Rosana Salvaterra as she was hired by Alberta Health as the new Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health announced Wednesday.

Dr. Rosana Salvaterra during the announcement of $3 million from the Ontario Government going towards COVID-19 relief efforts. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Salvaterra will begin her new role on Oct. 4 as she retires from her position of Medical Officer of Health for Peterborough Public Health (PPH) on Sept. 19. She has maintained that role since 2008 from Dr. Garry Humphreys who had retired.

“I am looking forward to providing Dr. Hinshaw with the additional support and assistance she needs to ensure the office of the CMOH (Chief medical officer of Health) fulfills its role and mandate,” said Salvaterra. “I recognize I have a great deal to learn about my new home and new public health system, and I hope I will be able to make a meaningful contribution as a member of the team.”

Dr. Salvaterra holds a Master’s degree in Health Research Methodology, a specialty in Public Health and Preventive Medicine and is an adjunct professor at Queens University. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Salvaterra, 65, revealed that she wanted to move to Edmonton after retirement to be closer to her family last month.

Larry Stinson, PPH director of operations will become the interim CEO after Dr. Salvaterra’s retirement until Dr. Thomas Piggott assumes the role starting on Dec. 1.

“I am so pleased that Dr. Salvaterra has agreed to join our team in the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health,” said Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health.

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Former Trent University President Calls It a Career

Following a return to research and the classroom, Dr. Steven Franklin, interdisciplinary environmental scientist and former president and vice-chancellor of Trent, is retiring from the University.

Dr. Steven Franklin has held academic and administrative appointments at the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Calgary, Memorial University, and the University of Waterloo. Photo Courtesy of Trent University.

 “Dr. Steven Franklin brought a passion for engaging students in the classroom, on-campus and beyond, and cultivated experiences that focused on hands-on learning,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, Trent president and vice chancellor. “His legacy as a key leader at Trent will be marked by ambition and collaboration as he renewed Trent’s vision and planning processes, overall strategic directions, and academic structure to build on the traditions and outstanding legacy of the University.”

Franklin was appointed the seventh president of Trent University in 2009. During his five-year term, he put in place the University’s first Integrated Plan, launching key initiatives to strengthen Trent’s academic excellence, strategic enrolment management, financial stability, and community engagement.

Under his leadership, the University also marked several milestones, including the opening of the Life & Health Sciences Building and the Trent Athletics Centre, development of student residence annexes adjacent to the campus on Water Street, the identification of the need for a central Student Centre, and growing strong connections with post-secondary partners including Ontario Tech University in Durham and Fleming College in Peterborough.

He had a key teaching role in three new academic programs developed during his time as president: Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems and Environmental Geoscience.

“In-classroom experiences are at the heart of why I became a professor in the first place,” says Franklin. “I was fortunate to spend time teaching in first and second-year courses, and working with students was a nice way to cap off my academic career.”

Dedicated to supporting the next generation of environmental scientists, Franklin, together with his family and friends, established the Jean and Eric Franklin Bursary at Trent in 2012.

The fund is in memory of his parents, Jean (nee Simmonds) and Eric Franklin, who emigrated to Canada in 1956, raised four children (Gillian, Steven, Barb, and Michael) in Aurora, Kingsville, and Windsor, Ontario, and retired to Vernon, B.C. in 1995.

The bursary is inspired by their love of reading, learning, and the natural world and supports students in the Geography or Environmental & Resource Science/Studies programs at Trent. Donations to the bursary are encouraged to mark Prof. Franklin’s ongoing legacy at the University.

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First Peterborough Retirement Residence Received First Mass Dose of COVID-19 Vaccination

It was all smiles for the residents and staff of Canterbury Gardens as they all received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.

It was the first retirement home in Peterborough to receive the mass vaccination. The most vulnerable residents were the ones to receive the shot first as the oldest resident had the honourary first shot.

Photo courtesy of Sarah Beaudoin

“It was an exciting day for all of us at Canterbury Gardens Retirement Residence,” said Sarah Beaudoin, Canterbury Gardens Manager Resident Services.

Peterborough Public Health (PPH) had these vaccinations as a test run for online and telephone booking that will take place region-wide. It will be used once more vaccines have become more available. PPH has yet to announce when the booking process will be publicly open.

Photo courtesy of Sarah Beaudoin

Residents will be getting their second dose of the vaccine late this month at an undisclosed date.

Photo courtesy of Sarah Beaudoin

Royal Gardens Retirement Residence residents and staff also received their first dose of the vaccine on Friday.

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