Retired teacher from the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board
Toronto Teachers College, Lakehead University B.A.
I came to Northwestern Ontario from Toronto to teach elementary school. I’ve lived and taught in the communities of Minaki, Kenora and Sioux Narrows. After 32 years teaching, I retired to live in Sioux Narrows with my husband, Woody. I continue to be involved in the community, volunteering and supply teaching at the local elementary school. I bring to the Board of Directors the experience and understanding associated with small community living. I realize the need for community connections in the Lake of the Woods Area and availability of high quality healthcare.
Current affiliations include board member on the Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Library Board, Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Fire Rescue Service Auxiliary, and Lake of the Woods Amateur Radio Society.
Over the past few years we have used your Emergency Services mostly for Tim's father, Denver Thorburn. Last August Denver passed in your kind and gentle care.
Just before Christmas I was myself admitted via Helicopter from my Island home.
Everytime we have used the Hospital, we say we should ...
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