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FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik: Award Winning AIDS Activist

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTFamily & Children's Services of Guelph & Wellington needsVolunteer Drivers in the cities of Elora/Fergus and immediate sur-rounding area, to provide transportation services to and fromappointments for children and families. Mileage reimbursed /ori-entation and training provided. Please contact Eva Marmurek at519-824-2410, ext. 509.

FEBRUARY 12Teachers in Concert Valentine Gala, 7:30pm at New Life Church,400 Victoria Rd. N., Guelph. Admission: $15 / Children: $5,Silent Auction opens at 7pm. Come hear some of Guelph's mosttalented music teachers!

***Spaghetti Dinner, St. Teresa of Avila Church, 19 Flamingo DriveElmira. Continuous service 6-7pm. Take out available. Tickets$8.50 adults, $4.50 children 6-12, 5 and under free. Call 519-669-3387 for tickets.

***Chilifest- 11:30-1:30pm at the Fergus Legion. Join in on the funand help the Community Resource Centre support families in ourcommunity. Tickets $10. Plus a silent auction.

FEBRUARY 13EWCS and Erin and District Lions Club are hosting the Mayor’s

Valentine’s Dinner and Dance $75 each, catered by David’s

Restaurant, and dancing, with music provided by the Itchy and

Scratchy Band. Door prizes, silent and live auctions, opportunity

to meet with the mayors from both the Town of Erin and the

Township of Guelph Eramosa. For ticket information please call

Sue at 519-833-9696 x 226.

***Arthur Seniors Euchre 7:30pm. Arthur Senior Citizens’ Hall.Everyone welcome. Call 519-848-3469 for more details.

***Listowel Legion Texas Horseshoes - Register at 11am. $5/person.

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Spotlight On Heritage 9:30-5pm. Stone Road Mall, Guelph,

Guelph Museums and other local heritage groups organize dis-

plays to celebrate Heritage Day at Stone Road Mall. 519-836-

1221.

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Adult/ Senior Ice Skating 8pm - 9:50pm Exhibition Park Arena,

Guelph. Cost - $7/ person ($8 on Band nights). Join us for fun,

exercise, music and friendship. Contact 519-836-1015.

***Valentine Soup & Sandwich Luncheon and Bake Sale KnoxCalvin Presbyterian Church. 11am-1pm. 135 Elora St. S.,Harriston. Lunch $7.

***Jamming at the Drayton Legion, 2-6pm. Come to play, sing,dance, enjoy.

***Come out and chat with old friends, meet new ones; browsethrough old photos and explore your family tree! There will besome books for sale. Light refreshments available for purchase. Adonation of a Toonie is appreciated. Sponsored by the Eden Millsand District Community Club.

***Maryhill CWL & KofC Valentine Supper. Ham & Scalloped pota-toes. 5:30pm, 7pm. Adults $14, children $7, 5 and under free.Must purchase tickets in advance. Call Mike at 519-648-3394.

***Old Tyme Dance 8pm - 12am. Band - "Marion's Country Band",$10 per person, light lunch provided. St. John Parish Centre, 130Georgina St., Arthur.

***The Red Cheveron Club has live music for you and your &Sweetheart with Rebound at 8pm. Free admission. Everyone wel-come.

***Valentine’s Bazaar. 1:30-3pm. Arthur Legion.

***Valentine’s Pub Night 8:30pm Arthur Legion. Entertainment byDerek Moore.

FEBRUARY 14Hoot and Howl. Guelph Lake Nature Centre 2 – 4pm. Please reg-

ister at 519-836-7860. This is a great way to spend an evening

with your family. We will be going out on a night hike to look for

owls and coyotes. Bring your flashlight and dress warmly.

Program fee: $10/adult, $5/child, $25/family of 4.

***The Artisan Belles of Belwood are hosting a Valentine's Day Art& Craft Sale 12-4pm. Handcrafted Alpaca items, yarn, photo art,quilting, working wooden locks & more. See the Alpacas too.011405 E-W Garafraxa TL (old 8th line). Call Wendy 519-843-1663 for more info.

***Alma Optimists Free Family Fun Day Wallace Cumming Park inAlma, Skating 12:30 - 1:30 at rink. Tobogganing, Sleigh Rides,Cross Country Skiing. Serving Hot Dogs, Hot Chocolate. Comeand Enjoy.

***Concert Series - A Bach Travelogue. 3pm Dublin St. UnitedChurch, 68 Suffolk W., Guelph. 519-821-0610. Join OrganistMichael Bloss and Soprano Tannis Sprott on a musical tour of J.S.Bach's life. Hear the music of this master from his youthful worksto the maturity of his crowning years in Leipzig. Refreshments tofollow. Tickets $25 at the door.

***Erin Legion Branch 442 Nascar party, doors open at 1pm. Snackswill be provided.

FEBRUARY 15Family Heritage Day 1-5pm. 6 Dublin St. S., 519-836-1221.

Enjoy an afternoon with the family at Guelph Civic Museum. ½

price admission.

***Second casting call at Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh, for “ASting in the Tale” a murder mystery by Brian Clemens and DennisSpooner, directed by Jo Phenix. 7:30pm. Character and plotdetails at www.centurychurchtheatre.com. Information 519-855-4586.

***Monticello United Church Annual ham and scalloped potato sup-per. 4:30-7pm. Adults $12.50, children $5. Pre school – free.Tickets at the door.

***Family Day Games and Potluck Supper at Elora United Church.Games 3-5 pm, bring your favourite board games. Potluck Supper5- 7pm. Everyone welcome. Call Barb 519-846-2542 for moreinfo.

***Family Day Free Skating 1:30-3:30pm. Fergus Arena, Ice pad‘B’. Face painting, hot chocolate and cookies. Sponsored byClaire Welsh, Sales Representative, Remax.

FEBRUARY 16The Schizophrenia Society, Guelph and area monthly meeting.

7:30pm at the Evergreen Centre, 683 Woolwich Street. Anyone

touched by or interested in schizophrenia is welcome. Info. 519-

822-8781.

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Wellington County Dairy Producer Committee Annual Meeting.

10:30 – 3pm, Drayton PMD Hall. Panel will discuss the effec-

tiveness of supply management. Contact Bill VanAndel 519-638-

3447 or Debbie Brander 519-856-9957 for tickets.

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Pancake supper and bake sale. Arthur & Area Community Centre.

5-7pm Adults $12, children 10 & under $5, preschool-free.

***Guelph Township Horticultural Society presents the results of itsPhotographic competition at Marden Community Centre/Library.7:30pm. Refreshments follow meeting. Jean 519-822-5289.

***Pancake Supper. 5 - 6:30pm, Melville United Church, corner ofTower and St. Andrew St., Fergus. At door $7/person, $20/familywith children under 12. Call 519-843-1781.

***Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 5-7pm. - All Saints AnglicanChurch, Erin - Tickets available at door - All proceeds to Primate'sWorld Relief and Development Fund - Additional information519-833-2272.

***Pancake Supper at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Mount Forest. 5-7pm. $7.

***Pancake Supper 5 -7pm St. Alban’s Church, Grand Valley.Adults/teens $ 8, Children $ 4. Tots free. All you can eat.

***All you can eat Pancake and Sausage Supper. St. Andrew’sPresbyterian Church Alma. 5-7pm. Adults $9, children 6-12 $4,under 6 Free, Family $22.

***Pancake Supper, St John's Church – Elora, 5-7pm. Pancakes (withpure maple syrup), sausages, ice cream, beverage. Adults: $8,Family: $20 (mom, pop & kids).

***Westminster-St. Paul's Church at 206 Victoria Road North,Guelph holds its annual pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday.Served continuously 4:30 - 6pm. Cost is $7 per adult, $3 for chil-dren under 10 or $20 for a family. For details and tickets call thechurch office at 519-824-5221.

***Pancake Supper - 5-7pm Palmerston United Church. Adults $8,children 12 and under $4, preschoolers-free. Proceeds to CanadianFoodgrains Bank.

***Pancake Supper - St. James Anglican Church, 171Queen St. E.,Fergus. 5-7pm. $6/Adult; $15/family w/children 10 and under.Wheelchair accessible. 519-843-2141.

FEBRUARY 17The Guelph & Wellington Branch of the ArchitecturalConservancy of Ontario (ACO) free public talk. MP and Guelphcitizen Frank Valeriote will talk about his historic home and thefascinating story of how he came to acquire it. 7- 9pm. 10 CardenStreet, Guelph (opposite City Hall). Susan Ratcliffe 519-822-8236.

***Until March 7 -Theatre Orangeville presents the touching andcompelling World Premiere Comedy - Freedom 85. This two-woman multi-character comedy will introduce audiences to themagic of euchre, memories of wartime Britain, romance and love.To book tickets call the Theatre Orangeville Box Office at 519-942-3423.

***Fergus & District Horticultural Society Meeting. 7:30pm.Victoria Park Seniors Centre. "Flowers & Birds of Ontario”

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by Chris DaponteGUELPH - By September

2005, Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlikhad already treated dozens ofHIV/AIDS patients fromacross Canada and founded aregional HIV clinic in Guelph.

But Zajdlik maintains it wasa speaking engagement byactivist Stephen Lewis twomonths later that really openedher eyes to the global acquiredimmune deficiency syndrome(AIDS) crisis.

“That’s when everythingchanged,” she said. “That’swhen I stopped being naive.”

A family doctor from ruralGuelph-Eramosa, just north ofRockwood, Zajdlik was heart -broken to learn 23 million HIV-infected Africans - 60% ofthem women - had no access totreatment; not to mention thesuffering of 15 million AIDSorphans living on the continent.

“I was pretty upset,” shesaid. “I could not think of any -thing else for the next 10 days.I was consumed with [Lewis’]message.”

By the end of that year,Zajdlik had launched a cam -paign to open an HIV clinic inLesotho, a country of over 1.8million, in southern Africa.

Since that time, she hasbecome a tireless advocate forthe plight of HIV/AIDS pati -ents across the globe.

The Tsepong Clinic inLeribe, Lesotho now treatsover 21,000 patients, while theregional clinic in Guelph andits newly opened satellite clinicin Wat erloo should soon betreating 1,000 patients in south-ern Ontario.

Few have in their lifetimedone more for the cause - andZajdlik is just 46 years old.

Joining the OrderSo while Zajdlik herself

may have been shocked, itcame as no surprise to her peersshe was named to the Order ofOntario on Jan. 28.

“Anne-Marie’s efforts havemade a significant differencelocally, regionally and interna-tionally,” said AndyMcDougall, executive directorof the Bracelet of Hope cam-paign launched by Zajdlik toopen the Lesotho clinic.

“[She] is a force majeurethat has a continuing and grow-ing impact across the province,and indeed, across the coun-try.”

Zajdlik, who was joined atthe Queen’s Park ceremony byher husband, Barry, and chil-dren Adam, 19, Samuel, 16,and Elise, 14, said she was veryimpressed with the 28 individ-uals alongside whom she wasinducted to the Order.

Among the 2010 inducteesare sports and media mogulPaul Godfrey and six otherphysicians, including Sam an -tha Nutt, a co-founder of thecharity War Child Canada; can-cer specialist Helen Chan;James Orbinski, a founder ofDoctors Without Borders; anddiabetes researcher MladenVranic.

“I was a little over whelm -ed,” Zajdlik said, adding thatac colades, while nice, makeher very uncomfortable. “But Iwas also honoured and proud.”

She noted her induction willalso provide some unexpectedmotivation going forward.

“It makes me want to liveup to the expectations,” shesaid with a smile. “Now I real-ly have to work hard.”

Getting startedAfter completing her under -

graduate studies at the Univer -sity of Guelph, Zajdlikattended McMaster UniversityMedi cal School.

As part of her McMasterstudies, she spent three weeksin 1987 studying at DalhousieUniversity, in Halifax. Thereshe worked with an infectiousdisease team, gaining her firstreal exposure to AIDS, a dis -

ease of the human immunesystem caused by thehuman immunodeficiencyvirus (HIV).

At that time, myths ranrampant about the diseaseand most people misun-derstood exactly how itwas transmitted. RyanWhite, an American teenexpelled from schoolbecause of his infection,continued to makeheadlines as the posterchild for HIV/AIDS,but there remained alot of people who mis -takenly feared beingany where close toanyone who wasinfected.

Zajdlik witnessedit first hand in Hali -fax, where she spent

a lot of time with a man dyingof AIDS who was aban donedby everyone close to him.

She said, “He basicallyinspired me to know moreabout HIV/AIDS.”

The Masai clinicAfter setting up her practice

in Guelph, Zajdlik began see-ing more HIV patients.

In 2003, several of her col -leagues left the city, leaving heras the lone HIV physician inthe area, with an HIV patientroster that rose from nine toover 70.

A friend and fellow HIV

physician suggested Zajdlikopen a regional HIV clinic,though she at first dismissedthe idea.

“Frankly, I thought he wasnuts,” she recalled.

But 14 months later, shereceived government fundingand on Sept. 15, 2005, thanksto what she calls “the trem en -dous support” of the Guelphcommunity and “unprece dent -ed media coverage,” Zajdlikopened the Masai Centre forLocal, Regional and GlobalHealth in downtown Guelph.

“It seems highly unlikely tome that the Guelph HIV/AIDSClinic, the Masai Centre,would exist today if not forAnne-Marie spearheading theproject and driving it forward,”McDougall said.

Zajdlik now serves as direc-tor of the clinic, which isnamed after Masai, a baby bornin 2003 at the Guelph GeneralHos pital.

“Masai’s birth open ed myeyes and showed me a world Inever imagined exist ed,” shesaid.

Though his Ethiopian par -ents were both HIV-positive,Masai was born HIV-negativethanks to medications andhealth care available in theGuelph area. Had he been bornin Ethiopia, Zajdlik explains,there’s a 40% chance Masaiwould have been born withHIV and it is likely he wouldhave joined the ranks of AIDSorphans there.

“To assist in bringing thischild into this world withoutthe death sentence that HIVbrings to millions more aroundthe world was a turning point

for me,” she said.Zajdlik brought her 70 HIV

patients with her to the Masaiclinic, which she said was sup-ported by people “from allwalks of life” in the health carefield.

The centre hired more doc -tors and today treats about 500patients. And just three weeksago, Masai officials opened asatellite clinic in downtownWaterloo.

Both clinics should serveabout 1,000 patients insouthwestern Ontario, includ -ing Guelph, Cambridge, Kitch -

ener-Waterloo and Well ing tonCounty - where approxi matelyone person in 1,000 is affectedby HIV/AIDS.

Bracelets of HopeAfter being inspired by

Lewis, on Dec. 1, 2005 Zajdliklaunched an aggressive Brace -let of Hope campaign, askinglocals to help raise $1-million.

The idea was simple: sellCanadians red and white brace -lets made by African womenfor $5 each, with the proceedsgoing to help establish theLeso tho HIV clinic.

“For the next three years theresponse was amazing,” shesaid. “The community justwent crazy.”

Small children began donat -ing their own birthday money,local high schools raised$70,000, and the University ofGuelph raised $100,000.

“Suddenly I became afundraiser and inspirationalspeak er,” Zajdlik said with alaugh, noting she has probablydelivered over 400 speeches atvarious events for organiza -tions and churches in Guelph,Waterloo and Wellington

Coun ty.With the help of over 100

volunteers, Zajdlik’s $1-million goal was reached inOc to ber 2008. To date $1.3-million has been raised for theLesotho clinic, which has treat-ed about 21,000 of the 300,000in the area affected by HIV.

“The funds supplied byBracelet of Hope have beenused directly to save manylives here in Leribe,” Mc -Dougall said in an email fromLesotho.

“Real people whom I seeand meet in the streets everyday here ... Children who areattending and succeeding inschool, who simply would notbe here otherwise.

“Anne-Marie is the cam-paign; there would be noBracelet of Hope campaignwithout her. [She] has influ-enced and inspired ... peoplewho are now standing up andmaking a difference in otherparts of the world.”

The Leribe government isnow building a clinic of itsown, and Zajdlik said her teamserves in a supporting role tothe Ministry of Health in Leso -tho.

The long-term goal is totreat the remaining 280,000people affected in the region -as well as HIV patients inMalawi and other Africannations through the human i -tarian orga ni zation DignatasInternational - by outfittingevery single Canadian with abracelet.

“It’s a national response to aglobal pandemic,” said Zajdlik.

Besides the direct impact onHIV patients in Africa, theBracelet of Hope campaignoffers another impacting, ifunforeseen benefit.

The bracelets are purchasedfrom the Inina Craft Agency inSouth Africa, an innovativegroup of female entrepreneurs.The income from making thebracelets helps support up -wards of 150 families.

McDougall explained thatto date about $250,000 hasgone to enabling the womenand their families and to en -couraging “sustainable devel -op ment” in the area.

“That’s the part I’m mostproud of,” Zajdlik said. “It’s anunexpected twist I’m reallyhappy about.”

From Rockwood to AfricaZajdlik has travelled to Af -

rica three times - the last timebeing this past summer - andsaid the staff members at theLesotho clinic “are like family”to her.

During a recent trip the wo -men of the Inina agency hon -oured Zajdlik and fellowBrace let of Hope volunteerswith a “wonderful” ceremonyof thanks.

“It was quite over whelm -ing; very touching,” she said.

While she loves travellingto Africa, and in particular vis-iting many people whose livesshe helped save, Zajdlik ismore than happy to callGuelph-Eramosa home.

She was born in St. Catha -rines and spent a good portionof her life in Guelph - whereshe still works - but Zajdlikmuch prefers a rural setting.

“We love it here,” she said.“[Rockwood’s] a nice, smallcommunity.”

It may seem ironic, butdespite “putting down roots” insmall-town Wellington County,Zajdlik remains dedicated toone selfless, lofty, global goal:ending the HIV/AIDS pandem -ic in Africa.

Considering 1,800 HIV-posi tive babies are born inAfrica every day, some mightcall her crazy.

But citing the example ofMasai, she remains very opti-mistic.

“Can it be done in my life-time? Probably not. But I’d liketo have the machinery in placebefore I go,” she said. “I wantto build partnerships with like-minded Canadians and see howmany people we can help.

“We have the tools. We arethe first generation that can dothis ... I simply cannot stand byand remain comfortable.”

For more information aboutZajdlik and the Bracelet ofHope campaign, visit www.-braceletofhope.ca.

Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik:

Award-winningAIDS activist

by Chris Daponte

(Group cover photo courtesy of PhilipMaher.ca) DR. ANNE-MARIE ZAJDLIK

“We have the tools.We are the first generation

that can do this ... I simply cannot stand by

and remain comfortable.”- Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik, on ending the AIDS pandemic in Africa.

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Zajdlik was named to the

Order of Ontario on Jan 28.

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With Valentine’s Day near,it seemed appropriate to talkabout matters of the heart.

Some people believe thatthe heart is the vital center andsource of one's being, emo tionsand sensibilities, which pro -duces the feelings of love,affection, generosity and com -passion.

Neuroscientists have beenstudying the brain and have re -alized that it is the limbic sys -tem in our brains that governour emotions. The heart plays adifferent role in our life. It isthe muscular organ that pumpsblood through the entire circu -latory system, delivering oxy -

gen and nutrients to our body.Physical inactivity is a

major risk factor for devel op -ing coronary artery disease andstroke and is linked to cardi -ovascular mortality. Coronaryartery disease is characterizedby deposits of fatty substances,cholesterol, calcium, and othersubstances in the inner liningof arteries that supply blood tothe heart muscle. Physicalinac tivity also contributes toother risk factors, includingobesity, high blood pressure,high tri glycerides, a low levelof HDL ("good") cholesteroland dia betes.

Regular aerobic (aerobicrefers to “with oxygen”) physi -cal activity increases one’s

fitness level, capacity for ex -ercise, help reduce blood pres -sure. It also plays a role inprimary and secondary preven -tion of cardiovascular disease.Even moderate activity canboost HDL (good) cholesterol;aid the circulatory system;increase lung capacity and oxy-gen intake; as well as lowerblood pressure and blood fats.

All those effects translateinto reduced risk for heart dis -ease, heart attack, and stroke.Aerobic exercise strengthensthe heart as a pump, making ita larger, more efficient, muscu-lar organ. The more efficientthe heart is, the lower the rest-ing heart rate becomes.

The average healthy adultinhales and exhales about 7 to8 liters of air per minute. Oncepeople fill their lungs, the oxy-gen in the air (air is about 20%oxygen) is filtered throughsmall branches of tub es (calledbronchioles) until it reaches thealveoli. The alveoli are tinysacs where oxygen enters intothe blood. From there, it goesdirectly to the heart.

A heart beats approximately60 to 80 times per minute atrest, about 100,000 times a day.Every beat of the heart sends avolume of blood along withoxy gen and many other life-sustaining nutrients, circulatingthrough the body. The averagehealthy adult heart pumpsabout five liters of blood perminute.

The heart needs a constantfresh supply of oxygen. Oncethe heart uses what it needs, itpumps the blood, the oxygen,and other nutrients out andthrough the circulatory systemto all the organs, muscles, andtissue that need it.

Muscles are like enginesthat run on fuel - only our mus -c les use fat and carbohydratesinstead of gasoline. Oxygen isa key player because, onceinside the muscle, it is used toburn fat and carbohydrate forfuel to keep the engines run-ning. The more efficient mus-cles are at consuming oxygen,the more fuel people can burn,the more fit they are, and thelonger they can exercise. How our bodies adapt to regu-lar aerobic exercise

The heart gets stronger andpumps more blood with eachbeat (larger stroke volume).Elite athletes can have strokevolumes more than twice ashigh as average individuals.

Conditioned hearts also havegreater diameter and mass, andthey pump efficiently enoughto allow for greater filling time,which is a good thing becauseit means that more blood fillsthe chambers of the heart be -fore they pump so that moreblood gets pumped with eachbeat.

Greater stroke volumemeans the heart does not haveto pump as fast to meet thedemands of exercise. Fewerbeats and more stroke volumemean greater efficiency. Highstroke volume is why athletes'hearts do not pump as fast dur-ing exercise and why they havesuch low resting heart rates;sometimes as low as 40 beats

per minute, whereas the aver-age is 60 to 80 beats per min-utes.

Muscles get more efficientat consuming oxygen whenpeople do regular aerobic exer-cise. That happens because ofan increase in the activity andnumber of enzymes that trans -port oxygen into the mus cle.Imagine 100 oxygen mole c ulescirculating past a muscle.People are twice as fit if themuscle can consume all 100mole c ules than if it can onlycon sume 50. In terms of per -for mance, gain more endur -ance because the muscles willnot run out of oxygen as quick-ly.

Mitochondria inside themuscle increase in number andactivity. Mitochondria use theoxygen to burn the fat and car -bohydrate that makes you go.They increase in number andactivity, by as much as 50%, injust a matter of days to weeksin response to regular aerobicexercise in adults of all ages.

Failing to take proper phys -ical care of your heart willshort en your life expectancy,thus taking away the preciousmoments you could be spend -ing with your loved ones.

This Valentine's Day tellthat special someone that youlove them, but remember yourheart is also your life supportsystem, so take care of it,because without it there will beno love to give and no life tolive.

Happy Valentine's Day.Your treadmill loves you too.

Janet Hern is a CertifiedCan-Fit-Pro and owner ofFityou Training Facility. Shecan be contacted at 519-855-4446 or janet@fityou.ca.

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The training was deliveredby three volunteer leaders, allblind or partially sighted, fromthe “New Horizons, NewDreams” peer support program,an eight-week programdesigned to provide peer sup-port for seniors who haverecently experienced visionloss.

Twelve people, all withvision loss, came from commu-nities across southwesternOntario - including Windsor,London, Kitchener-Waterloo,St. Thomas, Guelph and Fergus- to participate in the training.

The participants workedeach day from 9am to 4pm

learning and practicing skills tohelp people in local communi-ties adjust to vision loss.

For people of all ages, thisis a very difficult process; theeffects of vision loss are lifechanging and can be emotion-ally debilitating. Seriousdepression, fear, anger and iso-lation can follow.

This is where the CNIBpeer support program kicks in.Leaders were taught to facili-tate peer support groups withcare and understanding andwithout judgment. Strongemphasis was placed on reallylistening, sharing and develop-ing trust, all in an atmosphereof safety and confidentiality.

The service staff fromCNIB taught leaders about theavailability of visual aids,home safety and enhancedlearning and reading skills

available to those with visionloss. There are many importanttools to give a person dignityand allow them to lead a fulllife in their family and commu-nity.

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develop a new CentreWellington peer support groupthis spring. Locations are beingconsidered for the program,which will run once per weekfor eight weeks.

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"Heart disease" is a broadterm used to describe a numberof ailments affecting the heart.When most people think ofheart disease, they typicallycall to mind heart attacks.However, there are a number ofconditions that can affect theheart. Understanding them iskey to preventing further com-plications down the line.

Here is a listing of commonheart conditions, symptomsand treatment.

Angina: Chest pain or dis-comfort that occurs in andaround the heart when the mus-cle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood. It can be brought on

by stress, exertion, emotion,extreme cold, or be a symptomof a deeper problem such asclogged arteries. There arethree types of angina:stable,unstable, and variant. Stableangina follows a pattern and isgenerally the most common.Unstable angina doesn't followa pattern. Variant angina occurswhile you're at rest and is rare.Angina may be treated withrest and medicine. All heartpain should be checked by adoctor to see if it's a sign ofsomething deeper.

Arteriosclerosis: This is anyhardening or loss of elasticityof medium and large arteries,

generally as a result of hyper-tension. The most commonsites for arteriosclerosis arearteries in the brain, kidneys,heart, abdominal aorta, or legs.Symptoms of arteriosclerosisvary according to which arter-ies are affected. Risk factorsfor arteriosclerosis includesmoking, obesity, high bloodpressure and/or cholesterol,stress, and diabetes.

Atherosclerosis: This is acondition when fatty materialcollects in the arterial walls. Itcan harden over time, causingcalcium deposits and restric-tion of blood flow. Avoidingfatty, high cholesterol foods,

exercising regularly, and get-ting routine checkups at thedoctor are all ways to head offatherosclerosis at the pass.Heart attack: Also known as

cardiac arrest, this is the culmi-nation of many heart condi-tions, such as angina, arte-riosclerosis, and atherosclero-sis. It occurs when blood andoxygen are not able to reachthe heart. According to theAmerican Heart Association,signs of cardiac arrest caninclude:

1. Chest discomfort. Mostheart attacks involve discom-fort in the center of the chestthat lasts more than a few min-

utes, or that goes away andcomes back. It can feel likeuncomfortable pressure,squeezing, fullness, or pain.2. Discomfort in other areas of

the upper body. Symptoms caninclude pain or discomfort inone or both arms, the back,neck, jaw or stomach.

3. Shortness of breath with orwithout chest discomfort.

4. Other signs include break-ing out in a cold sweat, nauseaor lightheadedness.Stroke: This is an interruption

of blood supply to any part ofthe brain. It can come on sud-denly or display symptomsover time. Changes in alert-

ness, sleepiness, trouble speak-ing, loss of coordination, trou-ble moving limbs, and manyother symptoms can be indica-tive of stroke. A stroke may bemild and cause temporary con-ditions. A massive stroke maylead to paralysis, brain damageor even coma. A stroke is amedical emergency. It isimportant to get the person tothe emergency room immedi-ately to determine if the strokeis due to bleeding or a bloodclot so appropriate treatmentcan be started within threehours of when the stroke be -gan. Clot busters may be givenif it is a clotting condition.

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HARRISTON - Minto Artsis bringing a special event tothe area on Feb. 13 in the lowerauditorium of the Harristonpublic library at 88 Mill Street.

While the Basement Caféseries has been a well-attendedand popular event, Minto Artsfelt it was time to introduce anew twist. This year, it presentsdinner and a show.

The dinner is catered, ameal cooked and served bylocal caterers South StreetGourmet, inclusive of wine andtopped off by a choice of deca-dent desserts.

Dinner will be served at6pm, to be followed by a con-cert starting at 8:15pm.

Minto Arts is also offering

concert only tickets, for thoseunable to attend the dinner.

The musical guest is Marie-Lynn Hammond, accompaniedby Tom Leighton.

Hammond is a veteran ofthe Canadian folk music scene.In 2001, she celebrated her30th year in music.

In 1971, she and Bob Bos -sin founded the seminal (andirreverent) Canadian folkgroup, Stringband. From Tuk -toy aktuk to Thunder Bay andfrom Salmon Arm to Lunen -berg, Stringband criss-crossedCanada, with adventuresomeforays into Japan, Mexico,France, Great Britain, the for-mer Soviet Union, and theUnited States. That anniversarywas marked by two Stringbandreunion shows on Stuart Mc -Lean’s CBC radio show, TheVinyl Café.

In 1978, Hammond em -

barked on a parallel solocareer, including appearancesat every major folk festival inCanada. In the early 1980s, hersongs about her family grewinto a play, Beautiful Deeds/Debeaux geste, which receivedseveral productions and criticalac claim. She has written or co-authored four more plays and ascreenplay (all produced), andhas hosted two national radioshows for the Canadian Broad -casting Corporation.

Half English, three-eighthsFrench, and one-eighth Abori -ginal (Abenaki), Hammondembodies the amalgam that isCanada, and she writes andsounds like no one else. As asongwriter, her range, in bothofficial languages, is huge.

From the anthem-like Latête anglaise, le coeurfrançais” and Elsie, a poignantballad about her grandmother,

to the satirical wit of NotAnother Benefit or Leave Roomfor the Holy Ghost, she is notafraid to be personal – orprovocative.

Her work, songs, plays, andmore than 50 articles and radioessays – provide vignettes ofCanadian life as seen throughher sharp yet compassionateeyes.

Accompanying here is gift-ed multi-instrumentalist TomLeighton: piano, key boards,accordion (with bass), bouzou-ki, bodhran, bones, and jawharps. Leighton plays in a widerange of styles from Celtic tocountry, swing, rock, and vari-ous folk styles.

He is also half a duo withMark Haines. They have threeCD's with Borealis recordsincluding their latest, Hand ToHand, which won two PEIMusic awards and was nomi -nated for an East Coast Musicaward. In addition to Haines &Leighton, he performs regu -larly with Hammond, AnneLed erman, Conrad Kipping,Danny Bakan, and MichaelCavan.

As a studio musician he hasperformed on over 75 CDs.

As a music director, has lednumerous productions of thefolk musical Minerva, the his-torical musical Exile, PictonPapers, Hank Williams, theShow He Never Gave, FiddlerOn the Roof, and Urinetown.As well as music directing, heco-composed the music forShip of Fire, which premieredin Picton in 2009. He has alsobeen music director of theRiverdale Share ChristmasConcert for the past 6 years.

For ticket information, call519-338-3756. Minto Arts cannow accept Visa payments bycalling 519-327-8529.

Jeff Bird atcentre onFeb. 19

GUELPH – River RunCentre presents Jeff Bird onFeb. 19 at 8PM.

Bird will be joined by goodfriends Randall Coryell (ofElora) on percussion and WitekGrabowiecki on piano and ac -cordion, performing live musi -cal scores to many of his shortfilms and still images.

Bird is best known for hislong time association withCow boy Junkies. He’s alsoknown as the musical wizardwho can play anything - in -clud ing mandolin, har mon ica,per cussion, violin, guitar, key -boards and woodwinds. Closerto home, Bird is celebrated asthe founding member of theCanadian folk group Tamarack– which was established in1978 with James Gordon, andRandy Sutherland.

Tickets are on sale nowthrough the box office withprices ranging from $23 to $25.Tickets may be purchasedonline at www.riverrun.ca, byphone at 519-763-3000 or inperson at the box office.

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Fergus Curling ClubCelebrating 175 yrs of Continuous Curling.

YOU CAN THROW ROCKS IN OUR HOUSE!

CURLING AS SEEN AT THE OLYMPICS!You saw it, thought it looked like fun?

Well, it is, and we are holding an

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Sunday, February 28th 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.We will also be holding our Curling 101

“An Introduction To curling” for adults beginningWednesday, Feb. 24th at 8:30 p.m.

So come out and have some fun learning this great game.

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Hammond and Leighton to perform in new style Basement Café Dinner and Show Feb. 13

Speaker: Dr. John Reaume. Our monthly meetings (every 3rdWednesday) feature informative topics and speakers. Everyonewelcome. Please call Helen for info. 519-843-3131.

FEBRUARY 19Brighton Chapter O.E.S. Euchre in the Masonic Hall, St. AndrewSt., Fergus. For more information call Betty or Roy at 519-787-8250.

***Euchre, Harriston Legion #296. Start at 8pm. Light Lunch pro-vided. $5 /person. Bring a Partner.

***The Red Cheveron Club is hosting Karaoke on 8pm. Free admis-sion. Everyone Welcome.

***Wing Night 6-8pm. $12. Entertainment by Kristen Henry Scott.Arthur Legion.

FEBRUARY 20An Awareness Training Seminar to promote hope and healing.

9am-1pm. Lunch included. Drayton Christian Reformed Church,

88 Main Street East Drayton. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Contact: Teresa Dekker 519-638-5916.

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Adult/ Senior Ice Skating 8pm - 9:50pm Exhibition Park Arena,

Guelph. Cost - $7/ person ($8 on Band nights). Join us for fun,

exercise, music and friendship. Contact 519-836-1015.

***“Winter Magic” Dream Auction in support of the AdvancedAgricultural Leadership Program. This event features both liveand silent auctions. Doors open at 6:30pm. Delta Guelph Hoteland Conference Centre, 50 Stone Road West. Tickets $50. Call519-826-4204.

***Arthur Seniors Euchre 7:30pm. Everyone welcome. Call 519-848-3469 for more details.

***Country Breakfast at Rockwood United Church, Harris StreetRockwood. Come on in and warm up. Adults $7, Children $5,Family Deal $20 (2 adults and 2 or more children). For moreinformation call 519-856-9298.

***Chalmers/Three Willows United Church 53rd Annual CurlingBonspiel will be held at the Guelph Curling Club with dinner fol-lowing at Three Willows United Church. For further informationEmail: joysloan@allstream.net.

FEBRUARY 21Listowel Legion Sunday Brunch at Parkview Gardens.10am-2pm.

$5/plate.

***Mini Golf Tournament at the Palmerston Legion. 4 per team, call519-343-3919 to register team.

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Jamboree, Harriston Legion # 296. Admission $5. Doors open at12pm. Entertainment starts at 1pm. Supper $10. Musicians,Singers, Dancers and Spectators Welcome. For more informationcall 519-338-2843.

***Bowl for Kids. At Woodlawn Bowl, 253 Woodlawn Rd. W.,Guelph. Great prizes! For pledge sheet or more info. call 519-787-0106.

FEBRUARY 23Elora Centre for the Arts presents From Camera to Computer with

Sylvia Galbraith. 7- 9:30pm. For information call 519-846-9609.

***The Book of Revelation The last book. Do you have questions?We have questions too. Come and join us in Elora, 7-9pm. A groupof Centre Wellington Christians and Seekers. Call 519-846-0454for info. Leave a message.

***Ontario Genealogical Society meeting- 7:30pm. ZehrsCommunity Room, 1045 Paisley Rd., Guelph. Bring and Brag:Members speak briefly about their problems and successes inresearching their family trees.

FEBRUARY 24“Beat the Winter Blahs" dinner for St. Andrew's, Mount Forest.6:15pm. Reserve now, don't wait: call 519-323-2217. $10 each. 50only available.

***Until Mar. 31- Lunches in Lent: Wednesdays, St. Alban’s Church,Grand Valley. 11- 1:30pm. Homemade soup, sandwiches,desserts. $7.

***Elora and Salem Horticultural Society meeting at Heritage RiverRetirement Community, Elora.7:30pm. Clara Bauman revealshow she “Moved her Garden” from an established acreage to a ½acre lot on builder’s clay.

***Mid-week Lenten service followed by book study "The Sign ofJonah." Joint Anglican and Lutheran service. 7pm at St. JamesAnglican Church, 171 Queen St. E., Fergus. All are welcome.

FEBRUARY 25Elora Centre for the Arts and Heritage Centre Wellington present

Heritage Lecture Series. Heritage Restoration: Meet the Experts.

Ask the Experts - If you are interested in restoring an old house,

or have other questions ask the panel for advice. 6:30pm at Elora

Centre for the Arts. $10 non-members, $8 for members. $35 for

series of 4. 519-846-9698.

***Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest - 7:30pm, $2.50includes lunch and prizes.

***Opera legend John Mac Master in recital of favourite songs andarias with British pianist Andrew Matthews-Owen. Concerts startat 12:10pm. MacKinnon Room 107 (Goldschmidt Room) Schoolof Fine Art and Music, University of Guelph. Admission FREE –donations gratefully appreciated. Everyone Welcome!

***Taoist Tai Chi ™ arts of health. Open House at 54 Cardigan Street,Guelph 7pm. Telephone 519-836-7390.

***Women in Business Luncheon Erin/ Hillsburgh. Noon-1:30pm.Come and meet other women to share ideas, make new connec-tions and help grow your business! Everyone will also have achance to promote their business to the group. For information,call Miriam at 519-833-4454.

***Arthur Lions Club Drive through Chicken BBQ, 4:30-7pm.Delivery available. $12- ½ Maple Lodge Chicken, potato, roll,salad, dessert. Pick up meals at St. John’s Parish, Arthur, or call519-848-5904.

FEBRUARY 26Beach Boys Endless Summers Tribute Show and Dinner (Limited# of tickets will be sold). The Royal Canadian Legion ColonelJohn McCrae Memorial Br. 234, 919 York Rd., Guelph. Inquiries519-822-1565.

***Big Chili Roundup – Competition of the Best Chili prepared byLocal Businesses and Community Groups. $5 includes Chili, bun,dessert & beverage. Hosted by the Grand Valley Public Library atthe Grand Valley Community Centre 5:30-8pm. 519-928-5622.

***Legion #296 Dinner Harriston, Ontario. 5-7pm. Tickets $12 perperson. Children under 12 $6. Preschoolers Free. Come on out andenjoy a home cooked meal.

***Feb 26, 27 & 28 - St John Ambulance, Level First Aid and LevelC CPR. All courses held at St John Ambulance Training Facilityin Elora. For information call 519-846-8704.

***Bid Euchre Party. 7:30pm. St Teresa of Avila Church Hall, 19Flamingo Drive, Elmira.

***Hootenanny and Haiti Fundraiser: Arkell United Church, cornersof Watson Road and Arkell Road, Guelph. Spaghetti Dinner 4:30-7:30pm. Open Seating. $10 for the meal. Hootenanny to follow at7:30pm. Bring your voices and your musical instruments.Contact Melissa Kelly, 519-824-9219 for details.

***The Red Cheveron Club presents, "Upstairs At The Chev". Anight of live, hard driving rock and roll with "Stage Junkies". $10admission. Proceeds to the Red Cross / Haiti Fund. Everyonewelcome.

FEBRUARY 27Daniel Stolfi will perform his one-man show, Cancer Can’t Dance

Like This, about his harrowing experience while battling cancer

at the Guelph Youth Music Centre. Tickets are $40 each or 2 for

$70 and can be purchased at The Canadian Cancer Society office

at 214 Speedvale Ave. West or call 519-824-4261 ext 3173.

Cocktail reception and silent auction to begin at 6pm with the

show to follow at 8pm.

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Listowel Legion Dinner & Dance - Entertainment by D & R's,

6pm. $20/person.

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Adult/ Senior Ice Skating 8pm - 9:50pm Exhibition Park Arena,

Guelph. Cost - $7/ person ( $8 on Band nights ). Join us for fun,

exercise, music and friendship. Contact 519-836-1015.

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Elora Legion Branch 229, 110 Metcalfe St. Elora, Saturday Night

Dance. Entertainment by “Marion’s Band”. For info. call Judy

Alles 519-846-5582.

***Guelph Enabling Garden presents an afternoon of exchangingplant seeds and ideas at Guelph Seedy 1- 5:30pm at the EvergreenSenior’s Centre, 683 Woolwich Street, Guelph.

***The Red Cheveron Club presents, "Open Stage" with GordMachen 2pm. Everyone welcome to join Gord and friends onstage.

***Ricky Magic Show at Melville United Church. 10am. $5 at thedoor or in advance call 519-787-8122. Magic, face painting, bakesale, crafts.

***Guelph Chamber Choir & Orpheus Choir of Toronto presentmusic from Russia, Canada and Latvia, featuring Rachmaninoff’sVespers - 8 pm, Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave.,Guelph. River Run Centre 519-763-3000. Adults $25, Students$10, eyeGO $5.

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On Feb. 2nd, 2010 Lottery Administrator, Jim Bough, left, andPresident Maurice Ferris, right, of the Royal Canadian Legion C -olonel John McCrae Memorial Branch 234, Guelph proudly pre-sented a $4,000 Lottery Donation to Sister Christine who has beena volunteer at Welcome In Drop In Centre, Guelph for over 26 yearsensuring with a passion that this need be met. This is just one ofmany examples of how the Legion's Lottery funds continue to begiven back to our local Community organizations.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Pressures at home cause you to do a little soul-searching, Aries. What youdiscover is you need rest more than

anything right now. So take a few days off.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21You have a full agenda for the week,Taurus. Part of it involves lending ahelping hand to Pisces. Finding time

will be challenging, but you'll geteverything done.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Romance will have to take a backseat toother responsibilities this week, Gemini.You will have to mend things with your

romantic partner afterward, however.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, you have been enjoying life inthe fast lane, but this week there are abunch of stop signs ahead. Don't let it

get you discouraged. Home matterstake precedence.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23A snap of your fingers won't have peoplerunning this week, Leo. You will have toget many of your tasks completed on yourown. A financial setback has you thinking.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22A clash of personalities causes tension

at the workplace, Virgo. You cannot winthis situation, so walk away with grace.Bosses will be looking at your behavior.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Make a point to visit someone you haven't

seen in a while, Libra. The stars pointstrongly to domestic ties. An encounter at

work leaves you a little shaken up.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22You are all business while others are having fun, Scorpio. Loosen up andenjoy the party for a while instead of

being focused on goals and your workload.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Travel is in your immediate future,

Sagittarius. You had better have a bagpacked so you'll be ready to leave in amoment's notice. Aquarius wants to

come along.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Thank those who have come to your

assistance in the last few days,Capricorn. While you don't relish the

thought of asking for help, offer thanksto those who provide it.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Triple-check your math, Aquarius. Thereare some discrepancies in your financesthat need some clarification. Virgo has

the answers you need on Saturday.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Someone you love gives you wingswhen you are having trouble getting

off the ground, Pisces. Accept the help graciously.

HOROSCOPES- For the third week of February -

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The 2010 National Volunteer Week Committee and WellingtonCounty Council want to recognize volunteers in WellingtonCounty who:

• Demonstrate generosity of time and spirit• Provide outstanding service to our community• Inspire others to contribute• Have made an extraordinary contribution to an organization or

issue

THE DEADLINE IS MARCH 10, 2010

2010 COUNTY OF WELLINGTONVOLUNTEER AWARDS PROGRAMME

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!

Source it here!2nd AnnualGuelph-WellingtonLocal Food NetworkingEvent

Monday February 22, 20101:00 - 5:30 p.m.Ignatius Jesuit Centre

For more information or to register, contact:

Kate Vsetula519-821-6638 ex 335info@guelphwellingtonlocalfood.caLimited space,registration in advance required.

The

County of Wellington“Connecting Citizens with County News”

www.wellington.ca Feedback - How are we doing?Do you have an idea for an upcoming issue?

Andrea Ravensdale, Communications Officer519.837.2600, ext. 2320* or andrear@wellington.ca

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County of WellingtonAdministration Centre74 Woolwich St.Guelph, ON N1H 3T9

Family Dayis Monday, February 15th!

All County of Wellington offices, librarybranches, transfer stations and landfill sites

will be closed on Family Day.

Valentines Skating Partyhosted by

The Hillsburgh & District Lions’ Club

Sunday, February 14th6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

VICTORIA PARK OUTDOOR SKATING RINKin Hillsburgh

Hot dogs and coffeewill be available for a donation.

Come on out, strap on the bladesand have some winter fun!

GREEN LEGACY TREEPLANTING WORKSHOP

Saturday, February 27, 20109:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

(doors open at 8:30 a.m.)

Marden Community Centre7366 Wellington Rd. 30

To register, please contact:Larry Halyk,

Wellington County Stewardship Council,519.826.4936

larry.halyk@ontario.cawww.wellington.ca

A business-to-business networking opportunity to create morelocal food connections for regional producers and purchasers.

• A Key note address by Antony John of Soiled Reputation Farm• A Panel discussion by stakeholders in the local food system• Facilitated Round Table discussion• Trade Show

Come to network, be inspired and share in the growing of ourlocal sustainable food system.

Detailed information and online registration available:www.guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca

SCRAP METAL RECYCLINGBy bringing scrap metal to a County

waste facility, you can do your part todivert waste from County landfills

(fees apply).

For more information,contact Solid Waste Service (SWS):519.837.2601* or 1.866.899.0248.

Scrap Metalis recycled into:• automotive parts• structural steel

• plate steel

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