the regional newspaper - september 2012

September 2012 Serving Caledon and the Headwaters Region

www.theregionalnewspaper.ca • Vol. 3 Issue 09

• The Motts

• Tech News

• Community Matters

• Local Event Listngs

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Inside The Regionalthis month:

Bolton’s Walmart location proudly hosted the kickoff for Walmart Canada’s annual fundraising campaign to support Red Cross’ disaster preparedness and response program in early August, then went on to raise $7,199.95 surpassing their store target for a second year in a row. The annual campaign, which runs from August 4 to August 31 in Walmart’s 329 stores from coast-to-coast raises several million dollars for Red Cross disaster preparedness.

During the campaign, customers were invited to make a

$1 donation to the Canadian Red Cross at the check out. Walmart Canada will generously matched customer donations up to $2,000 at each of their stores, bringing Bolton’s total contribution to $9,199.95.

Bolton Store Manager Tony Calabro expressed his thanks to the staff at the store and the people of Bolton for their support of the fundraising efforts, noting that the local community is always quick to support such efforts.

Photos courtesy ofThe Regional

Acting Mayor Doug Beffort (far left) and Regional

Councillor Ward 5 Patti Foley (far left) joined Walmart

District Manager Juan Powell and Red Cross Volunteer

Operational Leader Jennifer Duke-Holmes as they cut

the cake to kick off Walmart Canada’s annual fundraising

campaign to support Red Cross’ disaster

preparedness and response program in early August

(Below)Managers from Alliston,

Aurora, Bradford, Bolton, Keswick, Newmarket and

Stouffville joined Walmart District People Manager

Jennifer Maricom and Walmart District Manager

Juan Powell (far right) for the fund raiser’s kick off at the

Bolton Walmart location.

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Peel Region’s First Probable Human Case - West Nile Virus in More Mosquitoes Earlier

Peel Public Health has identified its first probable human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2012.

“The hot and humid weather we have experienced this summer has created ideal conditions for the development of Culex mosquitoes, which are the main carriers of the virus in Peel," says Paul Callanan, Director, Environmental Health, Region of Peel.

Peel’s West Nile virus surveillance program has detected an increased number of WNV-positive mosquitoes earlier in the season than in previous years. In response to the increased activity, Peel is expanding its scheduled three-round larviciding program to reduce mosquito breeding.

“In addition to weekly adult mosquito testing, we are adding a fourth round of environmentally-friendly larvicide application to roadside catch basins in Peel,” says Callanan.

August and September are the months of highest risk for human WNV. Residents are encouraged to reduce their risk of being bitten by mosquitoes by:

• avoiding areas with high mosquito populations and taking extra precautions at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active or stay indoors.

• wearing light-coloured clothing that covers exposed skin, such as long-sleeves, pants and a hat

• using personal insect repellants registered for use in Canada according to manufacturer’s directions

• draining stagnant water on their property on a regular basis – remove old tires; turn over pails, toys and wheelbarrows; change water in birdbaths frequently and keep eaves troughs clear.

Residents can register online at peel-bugbite.ca to receive e-mail notifications of West Nile activity in Peel. Stagnant water

can be reported online or by calling Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700.

WNV is carried by mosquitoes that have bitten an infected bird. While most people infected with the virus will not exhibit any symptoms, approximately 20 per cent of people who become infected will experience mild flu-like symptoms (nausea, fever, headache, body aches) 3 to 14 days after being bitten. About 1 in 150 people who become infected will develop a more severe form of the disease. In 2011 there were three human cases of WNV in Peel region. Anyone concerned that they may have been infected should see their doctor.

As of August 14, 2012, there were 26 confirmed and probable human cases of West Nile virus in Ontario: 15 in Toronto, two in Halton, one in York Region, two in Hamilton, one in Simcoe-Muskoka, one in Lambton County and four in Windsor-Essex.

For more information on WNV and protection tips, visit peel-bugbite.ca or call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Caledon residents can call toll free at 905-584-2216.

BRAMPTON, ON. AUGUST 17, 2012 - Peel Public Health is inviting eligible young women in Peel to attend free clinics to complete their human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization series.

Previously, free HPV immunization was only available to young women in grade 8. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care recently expanded the HPV program to also offer free HPV immunization to young women in high school on an ongoing basis.

Dr. Monica Hau, Associate Medical Officer of Health at Peel Public Health says, “the HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect young women against the most common types of HPV that cause cervical cancer and genital warts. Those who have not completed the three-dose HPV immunization series in grade 8 can use this opportunity to ensure they are protected.”

Young women are eligible to attend the free HPV immunization catch-up clinics if they:

• will be in grades 9-12 as of September 2012• were in grade 8 during the 2007-2008 school year (eligible until

June 2013).Young women in grade 8 will continue to receive free HPV

immunizations at school-based clinics.To register for one of Peel Public Health’s free HPV immunization

catch-up clinics, residents can call 905-799-7700. Caledon residents call toll free at 905-584-2216. For more information about HPV immunization, visit immunizepeel.ca.

Peel Public Health Offering Free HPV Immunization to Young Women in Peel


By Shelly Sargent

EditorThe Regional

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Don’t blink…

Well… that didn’t take long. About a week ago, I hugged the secretary’s at my kid’s school, picked up some bbq fixings and headed home to enjoy a nice long summer break. A summer break that is now over. I feel like I blinked and I missed it. This doesn’t happen every year – some years only the last 2 or 3 weeks speed by like this. But for whatever reason, this summer just disappeared.

My kids are bemoaning the fast end of their summer too. Of course, along with the inevitable whining and complaining about summer ending, there is an equal amount of anticipation. My son starts high school this year and although he’s hiding it well, I’d be willing to bet he’s experiencing some heavy duty excitement (and maybe a smidge of fear) right now. My daughter and her classmates will now enter grade 8 and become the “seniors” at their school, having actually lived to tell about all the trials and tribulations they experienced from grade 1-7. They’re growing up… and now that they are in their teens, it’s going by really fast.

I recently spent an evening painting young faces at Bolton’s Midnight Madness, and got talking to quite a number of children in the area. As I swabbed their cotton candy smudged faces and transformed several hundred area children into everything from a flower to a vampire, I was regaled with the short form version of all the things that were important in these young lives. I learned that many of the young preteens in our area are bona fide soccer fans (Go Italy!). I discovered that pink and purple are still the colours of choice for girls in the 4-10 age category and The “Bieb’s” and One Direction are the heart-throbs du jour. And of course, I heard about squabbles with siblings, scratches on knees and fears of being bitten by the zebra at the petting zoo.

And I learned once again that there’s nothing that can compare to the feeling you get from the smile of a 3 or 4 year old who see’s himself in the mirror, transformed into a superhero or a butterfly. I miss that age. As much as I appreciate having older kids that you can (occasionally) reason with, I sometimes really wish the “wee one” stage could have lasted a bit longer. It went too fast. I blinked.

This got me thinking about all the moms & dads who are right now buying that first lunch bag or back pack for a shiny faced 4 year old who is off to kindergarten this year. Congratulations to you all. I have no great advice for your journey as you guide your young ones through the education system. No words of wisdom, no secret panacea that will make it all easy for you. But I do have a short word of wisdom, from one parent to another. As you enjoy the stage your kids are in right now, remember that it won’t last long and soon you’ll be entering the next stage that leads from infant to adult. Each stage is wonderful, but none of them last very long. So – in the interest of not having it fly by too fast… try not to blink very often.

In the Regional this month, The Motts take on the topic of By-Elections, Deb Robertson writes a letter and Stan Cameron shares some reasons for going back to school. In addition, Justin Popovic tells us that Being Realistic Holds You Back, David Mielke tells us we’ve got mail and Dr. Michael Long discusses Post Workout Muscle Recover.

All that plus Amy from Palgrave Community Kitchen drops by and shares a great recipe in Granny’s Kitchen and we offer up our usual overview of events and happenings in the area.

Here’s hoping you all had a wonderful summer and that we can all make the most of this back to school season! Oh yeah – one more thing: make sure you remember to watch for kids and stop for school buses!

Shelly

Note from the Editor Photo by The RegionalThe whole team was on hand as

Motor Home Travel Canada - R V Rentals & Sales recently made

a $1000 donation to Caledon Community Services.

Photo by The RegionalTRCA Conservation Youth Corps (CYC) have been hard at work outside and inside recently

at Albion Hills Community Farm, weeding, painting vegetable on panels to be displayed at the farm and more. The students, who go to high schools in the area, do volunteer work in

Conservation Parks and public lands in the community.


Paul says....

A few days from now, the people of On-tario, could awake to a majority Liberal Government. A win in two by-elections, Kitchener-Waterloo and Vaughn, would put them over the top... edging out the combined opposition by one seat.

The question is... does Dalton Mc-Guinty and company deserve another majority?

Ignoring his history of “untruths”, what, has Premier Dad done since our last trip to the polls, to earn the most seats? In my humble opinion, NADA!

In fact, at least three major screw-ups should render the Liberals un-acceptable in ANY number!

In an obvious attempt to score votes back in Octo-ber, they pulled the plug on the contentious, Mis-sissauga gas plant pro-ject, costing taxpayers $180-million!

Gross oversight of our ORNGE air ambulance service was not only cost-ly in terms of dollars, but possibly lives! Poor man-agement, overpayments, and suspicions of “un-earned benefits”, could see some of the parties involved facing criminal charges.

Then, there’s the can-cellation of the ‘Slots for Racetracks’ program... a win-win deal with the province’s horse industry.

For allowing the OLG to place slot machines at their racetracks, the equine people got 20% of the haul, and municipalities 5%. The lion’s share of the take, 75%, wound up in the coffer at Queens Park... more than $1.1-billion per year!

Now one might think Mr. M would want this money to help fund his top priority, extremely expensive and totally unnecessary, all-day babysit-ting (kindergarten) program!

By once again putting his Party before the people, playing to the Lib-eral’s urban strength, (McGuinty BS’d the folk, calling the deal a “sub-sidy”) the Preem delivered a devastating blow to Ontario’s thriving horse industry... endangering thousands of jobs.

I sincerely hope that when the good people of Vaughn and KW go to the polls, they do right by ALL of us... and let this Government know, it’s time to go.

One really valuable thing about doing a talk show with your spouse is that you learn to debate

the issues without losing your mind and screaming at the top of your lungs. Your

political views, and in our house those can be miles apart, are discussed at a decibel level that doesn’t cause a huge headache. It’s amazing how often we see things so differently!

This time around we are both on the same page. This is a govern-ment whose time should be up. The

damage they are doing to the horse in-dustry, of which I am a part and under-

stand completely, will be felt for a long time to come.

I’m really shocked at the lack of concern shown by

this government toward the people of rural On-tario. Suggesting that the Tories would put money into the pockets of rich horse owners in the province, denying innocent children their spot in full day kinder-garten was disappoint-ing. The way they framed this was ignor-ant at best deceitful at its worst.

To the issue of full day kindergarten, what parent wouldn’t want someone else to bear

the cost, and it’s a dear one, of the daycare for their children? The government wants us to believe that this Cadillac plan, using fully qualified teachers is necessary, when it’s clearly not. A daycare worker could do the job quite well for a fraction of the cost. This is a sop to the teaching profession to keep their members employed while enrolment continues to drop.

But it left me wondering, if they would be so cavalier with truth in this debate what else are they twisting? Sometimes being in power too long makes you lose respect for the people who put you there in the first place. You think it’s yours for the taking, maybe it’s time to make them think again!

The Motts can be heard weekdays from 11 until noon at themotts.ca, on Caledon Radio 102.7FM, Bolton Radio 105.5FM, Erin Radio 88.1FM, and Stouffville Radio 102.7FM. “Motts Weekend” is heard on 610 CKTB in St. Catharines and CKNX in Wingham.

Carol says....

The Motts can be heard weekdays from 11 until noon at themotts.ca, on Caledon Radio 102.7FM, Bolton Radio 105.5FM, Erin Radio 88.1FM, and Stouffville Radio 102.7FM. “Motts Weekend” is heard on 610 CKTB in St. Catharines and CKNX in Wingham.

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of Peel offices and non-emergency services will be closed for Labour Day on Monday, Sept. 3.

Residents in Brampton and Mississauga are reminded that there will be no waste collection on Sept. 3 due to the statutory holiday. Garbage, organics and recyclable materials (blue box, green bin and yard waste) will be collected one day later that week.

Residents in Caledon are advised there will be no changes to their waste collection services due to the Labour Day holiday. Garbage, organics and recyclable materials (blue box, green bin and yard waste) will be collected on regular collection days during that week.

All Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) will be closed on Sept. 3 and reopen on Sept. 4.

The following Region of Peel offices and services will close and reopen on the following dates:

Region of Peel Services Closed ReopenAccess Peel Mon, Sept. 3 Tues, Sept. 4Assessment: Peel Access to Mon, Sept. 3 Tues, Sept. 4Housing and Children’s Services Brampton Breastfeeding Clinic Mon, Sept. 3 Tues, Sept. 4Children’s Services Operations Mon, Sept. 3 Tues, Sept. 4Dental Services at Peel Public Mon, Sept. 3 Tues, Sept. 4Health ClinicsEmployment Resource Centres Mon, Sept. 3 Tues, Sept. 4Healthy Sexuality Clinics Mon, Sept. 3 Tues, Sept. 4Human Services Reception Mon, Sept. 3 Tues, Sept. 4Learn.Play.Care. Child Care Centres Mon, Sept. 3 Tues, Sept. 4Ontario Works in Peel Mon, Sept. 3 Tues, Sept. 4Peel Living Mon, Sept. 3 Tues, Sept. 4Public Works Reception Mon, Sept. 3 Tues, Sept. 4Peel Public Health Clinic - Mon, Sept. 3 Tues, Sept. 4MeadowvaleRent Supplement Mon, Sept. 3 Tues, Sept. 4

For emergencies related to food, shelter, medication and personal supports, call the Ontario Works after-hours line at 905-793-9200 or the Region’s main line at 905-791-7800.

TransHelp service on the Monday holiday will be provided by contracted vendors. The Accessible Transportation office will be closed; regular office hours will resume on Sept. 4.

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Inside The Pulsethis month:

• Granny’s Kitchen• Active Living• Education Matters• A Road Less Graveled

People facing a family law dispute can turn to new website for guidance

(NC)—A serious family dispute can very quickly become highly stressful. Most of us don’t know if and when we should turn to a lawyer for help. The Law Society has created a website to help people understand family law issues and where to find assistance.

The site, which is available at www.yourontariolaw.com, provides simple, easy instructions on how to use the justice system, and makes clear to visitors when they need to get legal help. Visitors can use the site to become familiar with child custody and support

issues so they’ll know what questions to ask their lawyer.

Information on the site is framed by a self-guided interactive navigation tool that provides a starting point for visitors facing a family law dispute.

The tool guides visitors through a series of prompts presented in an easily accessible and readily understandable format.

The prompts determine what information visitors need based on their own personal circumstance.

Explanations provide direct links to the most

relevant information available to address those needs provided through a variety of government, legal and community agencies that support the resolution of family law matters in Ontario.

The Your Law site is one of a number of services available to help members of the public find the legal services and information they need. The Law Society Referral Service, which connects people to lawyers and paralegals for a free 30 minute consultation, recently became available on-line.


Ignore the minutia

By Justin Popovic

Success Coachwww.igniteyouressence.com

I recently returned from a one month cross-Canada road trip with my wife and two sons to the Rocky Mountains in British Columbia. It was a lifelong dream for me to make that trip and having my own online business allowed me to free up my calendar to make it happen.

As you can imagine, just because I run my own business does not mean I can suddenly ignore my work responsibilities for a holiday. For the past 5 years, I have worked almost every day to get my business off the ground. I play such a huge role in the company that I tend to be a bit of a micro-manager.

When it finally came time to embark on this long-awaited journey, I had to learn how to let go. I had to let go of the daily customer questions or problems. I had to let go of worrying about email. I even had to let go of controlling the sales process and turn over full control to my team.

This was not going to be easy but we had months to prepare and my team was ready for the task at hand. Any problems, questions or emergencies would be handled by them.

As we left for our journey, I found myself constantly dwelling on all

of the details of the business and worrying about what I might have forgotten to do. As each day went by, I worried less and began to enjoy each moment of our holiday more.

A few days into our trip I managed to get an internet connection just to check in and see how things were going. Business was moving ahead, questions were answered, problems were resolved and I played no part in any of it. It was a huge a-ha moment for me.

I finally gave myself permission to fully let go. Not only was I far more relaxed but I was a more engaged and present with my family and we were able to create some amazing memories together. Now that I am back home and back to work, I have a brand new sense of detachment from the worry I used to carry.

My mind is much more free to focus on the aspects of my business that are most important to me and my team is more empowered to do their work without me interfering.

Sometimes all we need to do is let go, detach from worry and trust others who play a role in our lives. Everyone learns, grows and benefits from the opportunity.

Electronic mail or email is a very common activity for most computer users and yet many of us don’t know much about its workings (or don’t care to know, in which case you can turn the page and have another sip of coffee as you move along... I won’t be insulted… oh good, you’re still here.)

Email is a method of exchanging messages across the Internet to one or more recipients. The process requires a series of email servers which interpret, accept, store, forward and deliver your messages.

Many of us utilize web-based email (webmail) for personal use. (E.g. Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail). Webmail is stored at the service provider’s computer and all that is required is an Internet browser (E.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome). The advantage is that you can access your email from any computer connected to the Internet (so you have access to email when travelling). The disadvantage is that without an internet connection you don’t have access to your information as none of the email is stored on your personal computer.

Email clients (software such as Outlook) download your email to your personal computer, allowing you to use most of the functionality of email (E.g. view, compose, search etc.) even if you don’t have an Internet connection. (You just can’t send or receive – which admittedly is a big part of email.) These programs can be used in conjunction with a webmail service if you prefer to store email on your computer as well.

Below we’ll cover a few common email questions so you can prove how email savvy you are to the person close to you:

Q: What is the difference between CC and BCC?

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A: CC (meaning Carbon Copy) is typically used to send a copy of the email to someone who may not necessarily be responsible for a task or action. Their email address is usually visible to all recipients so the group knows who is informed about the situation. BCC (meaning Blind Carbon Copy) is typically used to send a copy of the email but keep the recipient address invisible to other recipients.

Q: Are there limits to the attachments I can send with an email?

Attachment size limitation is quite common and exists for a number of good reasons. What you have to realize, before attempting to send copies of ALL your favourite photos from a recent event, is that these attachments have to be transmitted and downloaded, which can take a LOT of time and in some cases block up the receivers or senders email (photos and videos are typically large files). In your exuberance to share, remember to limit the photos or use other cloud-based photo sharing methods.

Q: I was told that sending credit card information (or similar sensitive information) via e-mail is not secure?

A: Technically that is correct. As regular email messages may pass through many servers (all out of your control) that could examine, copy or store the information, email is not considered secure for sensitive information. So the rule is - better to be safe than sorry - never send personally identifiable information such as credit card, banking information, Social Insurance Numbers, passwords, etc. via e-mail.

Q: Why does it sometimes take a long time for someone to receive an e-mail I sent them?

A: Usually email arrives within minutes if not seconds, however there are many factors that could cause delays in delivery. Below are a few of these factors:

Server Queues: When a server receives an e-mail it is placed in a first-in-first-out queue. If the queue has a lot of messages in it or the server is not very powerful it could take a while for your message to be processed.

Connection Problems: If you or the receiver are experiencing trouble connecting to your mail servers (because the server is having a problem or an Internet connection is down) delays will occur. An e-mail in your Outbox instead of Sent items usually indicates a problem connecting to your outgoing mail server.

Personal Settings: If your email program is set to send only at certain times (E.g. every 10 minutes) or your receiver’s email is set to check for mail only at certain times delays can occur.

To learn more about email programs as well as solutions feel free to contact me at my email address [email protected]

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For Adults Only!School supplies suddenly appearing everywhere, exhausted

parents and the start of the CNE are all reminders that start of the school year, a new year of sorts, is upon us. As a child who loved school, the back to school season was both scary and exciting to me. I loved back to school shopping, which included not only new outfits, but also new school supplies, cute pens or pencils and of course a fashionable new lunch box (I still remember my Partridge Family lunch box complete with a thermos featuring David Cassidy’s head). The start of the new school year was a time for new beginnings, where you could reinvent yourself.

For that reason, September has always felt like a more authentic new year to me than the start of the new calendar year. Having been out of school for a while (yes quite a while) now, I yearn for the New Year that fall represents. For me, it’s more hopeful and full of possibilities than January first (which I find kind of depressing, with tons of commercials reminding us to lose weight, join the gym and start eating Special K).When fall arrives and you no longer have the structure of school, it rests with you to explore new possibilities, to learn something new.

With this in mind, Caledon Public Library is proud to host a great fall lineup of inspiring, informational adult programs that you’re not going to want to miss. Our popular series, A Year to a New You, continues until November. This series of FREE workshops encourages participants towards a year of transformation and self-discovery. Even if you haven’t attended one yet, it’s not too late to start. Still to come is the opportunity to unleash your creativity in art and writing and a life-coaching session to end the series. Our Tech-Know Time programs are back after a summer hiatus with a whopping

9 more workshops including learning about Monster, Photobucket and Cloud Computing Zoho to name a few. We’ve geared these workshops for techies and non-techies alike; no need to be afraid, we’ve got you covered!

Our seniors programming is taking on a whole new twist – we’re taking it on the road, so to speak. We’re thrilled to announce that our award winning seniors programming will be making a stop at all our branches at least once this coming year. We’re bumping up program content as well, offering book talks, music, refreshments and more. In a nutshell, not only will these programs host a variety of engaging and informative segments, they will also provide an opportunity for seniors to socialize, network and “stay in touch” while “staying current”.

And finally…our adult programming is going where no library programming has gone before. We’re going NEW AGE and we invite to join the journey! Ever wondered about numerology, tarot cards, or questioned what your pet is really thinking? We plan to offer a unique series that will provide participants with a chance to try something totally new in a comfortable, non-committal atmosphere. Just plan to attend because you’re curious!

For further details of everything happening for all ages at Caledon Public Library this fall, visit any one of our seven branches or the library webpage and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Caledon Public Library’s adult programming is a wonderful way of gathering members of the Caledon community together in one central location to share a common experience. Please join us and discover or perhaps rediscover all that your community library has to offer. Caledon Public Library is after all…for all reasons!

In a decade defined by catch phrases like “job transitioning”... “re-evaluating oneself” ... “evolving career decisions,” the Caledon Hills Studio Tour artists represent an inspiring collection of individuals from career backgrounds as uniquely diverse as their art pieces.

From law and administration to the hospitality industry... CEO of a major ad agency to a generation of farmers... landscape foreman to teacher-librarian. All share the courage to “boldly go” where their artistic passion takes them. The exhibition comprises over 200 exclusive art pieces from thirteen mixed media artists in their pastoral rural or village studios ... all within easy distance for an art excursion day during the beautiful fall colour in the Caledon Hills.

Backed with strong local support, the artists’ tour enters it’s 22nd annual year, with lead sponsor the Richie Group’s, RE/MAX In The Hills, and fifteen other local businesses. “RE/MAX In The Hills is proud to present the 2012 Caledon Hills Studio Tour, and the opportunity to share with residents and visitors the exemplary work of some of our region’s finest artists and artisans in eight unique rural studio settings,” says Chris Richie, Broker of Record/Owner.

With the first twelve years of her adult life spent in a convent, artist Lyn Westfall now makes her studio home in a century old one room schoolhouse where tour visitors can view her latest collection of Florence inspired “iron gall ink” portraits and the early pieces of a new narrative collection of life inspired landscape paintings. Joining Lyn at her studio on Heartlake Road is guest artist and master knitter Bill Thom, with his witty, one of a kind knitwear.

A law clerk by day, artist Merle Harstone will present a uniquely inspired acrylic assemblage of abstract works of art with voice narratives at her Silvercreek Studio located at Kennedy Road north of the Grange Sideroad. Joining Merle is guest artist and school librarian Kim McCarthy, whose northern Ontario roots inspired her encaustic, richly colourful mixed media paintings.

Former President/CEO of one of Canada’s largest ad agencies, Marty Rothstein’s keen creative eye is now channeled thru a camera lens with photos captured on canvas lending an impressionist image to the landscape photography collection at his Cedar Creek Gallery on Horseshoe Hill Road. Inspired by the “impressionists”, Marty’s work

focuses on Canadian and international landscapes brought to life on canvas.

At Stone Ridge Studio, atop the Niagara Escarpment on St. Andrews Road, new and traditional jewellery creations in leather, fibre and locally sourced natural objects will be showcased by artisans Cheryl, Joanne and Joan. From a varied background which includes the hospitality industry and media post production, guest artist Arlene Peters presents a colourful collection of funky, yet functional pottery.

A former music and textile art teacher by trade, artist Lenny Dykstra perfects her craft using new techniques for truly one of a kind textile works of art. Guest artisan Pat Burns – Wendland further compliments the textile component of the tour with her beautifully created hand-woven garments. Which can be viewed at Lenny’s resident studio on Ellwood Drive in Bolton.

Farmer by heritage, Randy McLeod’s turned wood vessels reflect proximity to his agricultural roots as he scours the land for that unique piece of raw wood which hides an art treasure at his studio located just south of Caledon East on Airport Road. Guest artist and former landscape foreman, Jeremy Guy’s stone sculptures are the epitome of career path meeting artistic passion.

Using engineered granite and marble composites, his contemporary abstract indoor and outdoor sculptures are collected around the world and can be viewed at his Airport Road studio.

Considered a Canadian icon by art aficionados, landscape artist Cory Trepanier vaulted to the broader public forefront with his recently produced film series “Into the Arctic” which was aired primetime on TV networks across the country. An artist from inception, outdoor adventurer by desire and filmmaker by decision, Trepanier’s body of work is cherished by collectors and art exhibitions alike. Tour visitors can experience the raw power of his work as he captures the Canadian wilderness on canvas in his weathered barn studio on the Gore Road, just outside of Palgrave.

The 22nd annual Caledon Hills Studio Tour, open 10am to 5pm each day, commences the weekend of September 22nd and 23rd, continuing the weekend of September 29th and 30th; weekday showings are available September 24th to 28th by appointment only.

For more information, artist background, a tour schedule and map of studio locations visit www.caledonhillsstudiotour.com or email [email protected]

CALEDON PUBLIC LIBRARY … for all reasons!

22nd Annual Caledon Hills Studio TourSept 22/23 and 29/30


Local Municipal Official Elected to AMOWatch Out for Head LiceAt the Annual Conference of the

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Marolyn Morrison, Mayor, Town of Caledon and Councillor, Region of Peel, was elected to the AMO Board of Directors, Regional & Single Tier Caucus. As a member of the Board Marolyn will help set policy for the Association and serve as a key municipal leader in the Province.

“AMO’s Board of Directors benefits from membership from across the Province, reflecting the diversity of Ontario’s municipal governments. To that end, I am pleased to have Marolyn on the 2012-2014 Board team,” said AMO President, Russ Powers.

AMO’s key advocacy priorities are focused on achieving fiscal sustainability for municipal governments, advancing federal, provincial partnerships for infrastructure and strengthening municipal legislative authority to advance local economic prosperity and environmental sustainability.

AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario’s 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario and Canada’s political system.

In an era when mobile phones provide Internet access and laser eye surgery restores vision in one visit, it might seem incredulous that a tiny, parasitic bug could cause such havoc. But lice are alive and well and continue to plague school children and their parents.

Lice are very small insects that live in the hair. They feed on blood and reproduce right on the scalp. A louse can live for up to 30 days on a person. Eggs -- called nits -- can survive for two weeks.

Because they spread through close contact with other people, lice are a common concern in the classroom. Students frequently share close proximity with others and may store their coats, hats and other belongings in lockers or cubbies directly next to others. Should one student have lice, the rest of the students are at risk.

A lice infestation is identifiable by a few different symptoms. Initially, visibly identify lice and their eggs. Nits look like dandruff flakes, but do not fall off the hair shaft easily like dandruff. Rather, they are coated with a sticky substance that keeps

them on the hair securely. Lice are very small, but can be seen moving on the scalp if one looks closely. They are commonly found around the ears and at the top of the neck where eggs are laid.

Bumps on the scalp, shoulders and neck where lice have bitten can also indicate a problem, as can intense itching of the scalp.

Treatment for lice includes medicated shampoos and lotions designed to kill the live bugs and their eggs. These can be bought over-the-counter. If the OTC shampoos do not work, a doctor can offer a prescription for a stronger medicine. Removal of the nits with a comb is also recommended.

Lice can live off of the scalp for a short period of time. It pays to treat porous fabrics, such as carpeting and upholstery, with sprays designed to kill lice as a precaution. Thoroughly launder linens and clothing of the infected person.

It is important not to send a child to school until lice treatment has been completed. Part of the reason lice are so troublesome is that there is a high chance of reinfestation.

The top places germs hide at school may surprise you

(NC)—If you thought the school bathroom was the ‘germiest’ place your kids visit when they go to school each day, you’re wrong. According to a new two-part school hygiene study conducted by Lysol and the Global Hygiene Council, eating areas contain the most germs.

As part of the study, seven elementary schools in the United States were swabbed for bacteria to detect levels of contamination. The results showed that 44 per cent of eating areas, such as cafeteria tables and water fountains, were commonly contaminated, compared to just 3 per cent of bathrooms and 11 per cent of student areas.

“The survey results reveal that parents need to continue to educate their kids about the importance of proper hygiene – particularly before mealtime,” said Erica Di Ruggiero, chair of the Canadian Public Health

Association. “Thorough and regular hand washing with soap and warm water, and encouraging kids to not put food directly on their desk or cafeteria table can help to protect children against many illnesses.”

Moms can also reduce the risk of kids falling ill at lunchtime by taking steps to ensure their lunch is prepared hygienically and stored safely.

The study showed that less than half of Canadian moms refrigerate their child’s lunch box after preparation—and the same number don’t clean and disinfect the lunchbox every day either. Even a small spill and a few crumbs can be a breeding ground for bacteria to grow and spread to the food.

More information is available online at hygienecouncil.com, or at lysol.ca.


This month, we welcome guest columnist Amy Darrell from Palgrave Community Kitchen, who teaches us how to make….

It’s the night before garbage day and time for that weekly shoveling of leftovers scraps and slightly wilted veggies from the fridge into the green bin. You feel guilty, as you can almost hear your granny say “Waste not, want not”. You try not to think of how much money and resources you just tossed away. Well friends the time of refrigerator remorse is coming to end. Those bits and bobs from the refrigerator are exactly what are needed to make Empty the Fridge Soup.

1. Pull all those leftovers and not quite perfect veggies out of the fridge. Dispose of the truly inedible and line everything else up next to the chopping board and start chopping.

2. In a large pot heat some oil or butter.

3. Add any onions, carrots, celery, peppers, leeks and/or garlic that you have. Sauté until softened.

4. Add any uncooked meat that needs pre-cooking. Stir occasionally until browned.

5. Enter any remaining hard vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, green beans, asparagus, etc.) and a good bit of salt and pepper.

6. Add some seasonings (fennel seeds, oregano, basil, chili powder, curry powder, paprika, coriander, thyme). Don’t stress about what to add just get creative based on what is in the pot, what flavours you prefers and what smells good to you in the moment. If you are unsure, just add a little to start and then add some more later after the flavours have had a chance to mingle.

7. Next add any soft greens (spinach, herbs, Swiss chard)

8. Now’s the time for any other leftovers. (tomato sauce, cooked vegetables, meat, potatoes, rice, noodles, beans, gravy).

9. Add broth until the ingredients are covered and give everything a good stir.

10. Heat to a simmer over medium high heat stirring occasionally then reduce heat and simmer partially covered for about 30 minutes or until ingredients are softened and flavours have combined.

11. Taste and add any additional seasonings you wish.

12. If you like, use a hand held blender or a regular blender to puree the soup to whatever consistency you prefer. Then serve. If you have extra place in freezer bags or containers and freeze for future meals.

Empty the Fridge Soup


Dear Sir I recently purchased your product at a very attractive

discount and was quite pleased when I brought it home and began removing it from the package to assemble it. Being a business owner myself I know that customer feedback is always welcome and so, as a consumer, I thought it would be helpful for me to offer my observations about my experience.

First of all, may I comment on how thoughtful of you to add so many layers to the packaging, in order - I will assume - to keep the product safe. I unexpectedly required a second blue box to accommodate the layers of useless film wrapped several times round, and the wound on my hand from slicing thru the clear sleeve of hard plastic will likely heal in a few weeks once the stitches are removed. The scaring will certainly be a lively topic of conversation for years to come.

I wondered if you were aware of the demographic in this particular area of southern Ontario as all instructions appeared to be in possibly Portuguese. Perhaps in future, you could consider other options. Not that I have anything against Portuguese. I’m sure it’s a lovely language. It was not particularly helpful in the assembly though.

The photograph on the outside of the packaging was worlds apart from the disturbing pile of parts that emerged from the box. Ordinarily, pictures will help. However - and this may also be something to consider in future – those pictures should be drawn by an actual artist or at least a computer facsimile. I have a picture painted by the elephant at the Nashville zoo that resembles your product far more than the instructional pictures or the box did.

While I’m on the topic of instructions, I would like to point out that your packaging refers to only ‘some assembly required’ when in fact, it was not ‘some’. It

was actually ‘quite a lot of assembly required ‘as it was really just a large heap of seemingly unrelated parts and almost every one of them required some annoying little nut or bolt. It would likely be helpful to anyone purchasing the product if the assembly tool supplied was not a fake tinker toy, but rather an actual tool. Actual tinker toys would have been quite a bit more helpful than what was supplied.

The plastic tubes that were supplied were quite confusing, as there was no obvious use for them and no reference to them in the instruction pictures or on the box. There may have been some reference in possibly Portuguese, but alas, I am less than fluent as mentioned above. They were lying loose so perhaps they were not intended and were dropped in by mistake. They did, come to think of it, resemble drinking straws. At any rate, they made no sense in the equation whatsoever and were set aside.

I will compliment you on the durability of some parts. The ‘turn and lock’ assembly would neither turn nor lock and in spite of repeated tries and eventual pounding with a hammer, it remained completely intact and utterly useless to the end, although I sustained some rather serious bruising.

Finally, once completely

assembled, using the possibly Portuguese instructions and mostly the tinker toy but occasionally the hammer, the final product did not remotely resemble the product I assumed I had purchased and had no hope of working as such. After several attempts, it became obvious that the product would be even more difficult to disassemble and is therefore being shipped back to you in this blue box, which it fit in quite nicely after stomping and several more blows with the hammer.

The broken toe will heal and was worth the satisfaction of seeing the ‘fully assembled” piece of crap die.

I hope you find this customer feedback note helpful. If not, may I suggest that you Google translate all of this into possibly Portuguese and see if “stick your tinker toy where the sun

don’t shine” means the same thing in both languages.

Yours truly,Not A Customer AnymoreP.S. I addressed you in my

opening as ‘Sir’. I am only guessing, but I am almost certain you are not a woman. If you are, apologize now and turn in your Chick card immediately.

By Deb Robertson

Tales from The Road Less Graveled Some Assembly Required

Town of Caledon Supports Solar Rooftop Projects

The Town of Caledon Council showed its support for green energy and a green economy by passing a resolution on August 14, 2012 which supports, in principle, rooftop-mounted solar projects within Caledon.

On August 10, 2012, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) released new rules for the Feed-In Tariff

(FIT) program regarding electricity production for renewable energy projects. These new rules allow FIT projects to be prioritized based on meeting certain conditions. Projects that receive the most points will be offered contracts first—in the new system, support through a Council resolution is worth two points.

“Caledon continues to be supportive of green energy and the promotion of a green economy,”

Mayor Marolyn Morrison said. “We would like to encourage more green investment within the Town and continue to be a leader as the greenest Town in Ontario.”

The responsibility of approving projects remains under the jurisdiction of the OPA, and the Town will not be providing monetary support for these projects.

Prospective applicants and interested parties can find the resolution at www.caledon.ca. For more information regarding the Council Resolution, please contact Tom Darlow in Energy and Environmental Planning at 905.584.2272 x. 4269 or [email protected].


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James Grieve Public School

James Grieve Public School is the K-8 school located on Bramalea Rd. just north of the Mayfield Arena & Pool. While this school is in the Town of Caledon, it doesn’t have any Caledon students in it. The Peel District School Board needs this building to act as a holding school for rapid growth areas waiting for their new schools to be built. Last year this school was used by students, teachers and staff from the north end of Brampton while their new Beryl Ford Public School was being built. That school is now up and running and students from Fairlawn Public School area of Brampton are now studying at James Grieve PS while their new school gets built this year.

SouthFields Village Public School

Proudly, SouthFields Village Public School opened its doors for classes the first time on the first day of school of the 2012-13 school year. This is a very exciting and memorable time for the children, their families, teachers and school staff. SouthFields Village is a unique public

school as it hosts: French Immersion students, a Full Day Kindergarten program, students from Brampton and Caledon, welcoming sub-urban and rural families, in the Peel District School Board’s first ever geothermal school, in an area of projected growth in the near future. We now have 13 elementary schools serving Caledon area students and families...to go along with our two secondary schools: H u m b e r v i e w a n d Mayfield.

Do Kids Look Forward To Going Back To School?From an online website

titled KidsHealth, I found some kids’ answers to that question:

I’m looking forward to math. I like numbers. I’m not looking forward to lunch, especially the chicken nuggets. They’re usually burnt. Katie, 8

I’m looking forward to recess and making new friends and seeing my old friends. I like science because we get to do experiments. I’m not looking forward to math and homework because I can’t watch TV. Julia, 7

I’m looking forward to changing classes and making new friends. I’m

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definitely looking forward to meeting my teachers. I’m not looking forward to waking up so early in the morning. In the summer, I would go to bed very late and wake up late. Darina, 10

I’m looking forward to a new school and making new friends. I can’t wait until my first dance of the year! I’m not looking forward to switching schools. I mean — this is my 6th school and I’m only in 7th grade! G. Divina, 12

I’m looking forward to seeing my friends, having fun, and art class because I didn’t get to see my friends in a long time, because I like art. I’m not looking forward to getting up early and getting ready for school. I’d rather stay home all day and play. Ariel, 7

I’m looking forward to meeting new friends. I’m not looking forward to homework. Nick, 5

I’m looking forward to writing in cursive. I want to learn it because I only know how to write my name! I’m not looking forward to a new teacher. My teacher is having a baby so I will have a substitute for almost the whole year! Kari, 8

I’m looking forward to meeting some new

friends. I’m not looking forward to the rules (there are so many to remember) and bullies. Finbar, 7

I’m looking forward to seeing my friend Stephen and meeting new friends. I’m not looking forward to tests. Jill, 6

I’m looking forward to having good days at school and new friends — also having a nice teacher. I’m not looking forward to being bad and getting sent to the principal. Emily, 8

I am going to third grade and I am looking forward to what I am going to learn and what homework I am going to get. I am not looking forward to getting up really early and sitting in a chair all day. Olivia, 8

I’m looking forward to gym. We play games like “Cut the Cake.” I’m not looking forward to homework. I just don’t like it. Taylor, 8

I’m looking forward to recess. I get to play with a

lot of my friends. I’m not looking forward to math because I have to write a lot. Graham, 7

I’m looking forward to science. It is really fun and I like to learn about animals. I’m not looking forward to math. Sometimes I get tired of working on the pages. Alexa, 8

I’m looking forward to meeting new friends. I’m not looking forward to homework because I have to stay up almost the whole night. Darian, 7

I’m looking forward to math because it makes me smarter and smarter. I’m not looking forward to recess because I’m afraid I’ll be out of energy before I get home. Molly, 8

I’m looking forward to math because I like adding. I’m not looking forward to science because I don’t like making stuff. Kiley, 7

I’m looking forward to teachers, especially Miss

O’Rourke. I’m not looking forward to math quizzes. I just don’t like math. Laura, 11

I’m looking forward to going to a new school. I’m not looking forward to going to a higher level school because it’s going to be hard. Nick, 11

I’m looking forward to meeting my new teachers. I’m not looking forward to homework. I just don’t like it. Kendell, 12

I’m looking forward to seeing my friend Jordan because I haven’t seen him all summer. I’m not looking forward to homework. Nathan, 7

I’m looking forward to going back to school. It’s cool. There’s nothing I’m not looking forward to. I like it all. Kian, 12.”

Indeed, school is cool. Best wishes to all of Caledon’s Peel District School Board students and families for an awesome year!

By Stan Cameron

Public School TrusteePeel District School Board

Active Living and WellnessThe Regional - September 2012 16

Protein Powders Alone Delay Post Workout Muscle Recovery

By Dr. Michael Long

Naturopathic Doctor at Optimum Integrative Health Centre

Exercise is (or at least should be!) synonymous with good health. We do it to improve our physical being by preventing chronic disease and optimizing our bodily function. For many of us, exercise is a task in constantly setting the bar higher: to run faster, paddle harder, or lift more weight. We reach for the latest and greatest ‘things’ to help us achieve our goals faster. But the sports nutrition industry is an ugly monster. This shape shifting giant is ready and eager to sell you whatever they can convince you to buy, be it pills, protein powders, or dietary regimes. The sports nutrition marketplace is very confusing, if not totally contradictory.

Much of the current focus in sports nutrition is in post workout refuelling. This makes all too much sense, since exercise uses up a bunch of bodily substrate to power its activity, and you need to give it back in order to best reap the benefits. Unfortunately, nearly every nutritional manufacturer has a different take on optimal refuelling, with the only real agreement being that consuming something other than pure water is preferable to consuming nothing. But what truly is the ideal way in order to refuel the body? Why are most athletes now using post exercise protein powders? To answer these questions, we must first understand a bit about exercise and muscle physiology.

Muscle PhysiologyThe fuel the body uses for energy comes from

the foods we eat—carbohydrate, fat, and protein.

During exercise, it i s p r e d o m i n a n t l y carbohydrates (glucose) that are utilized for energy, since fats and proteins are broken down too slowly to keep up with energetic demands. The exception is low exertion exercise (i.e. walking), where some fats are used for energy.

Glucose is readily absorbed in to the blood stream upon eating. Insulin is released, and the glucose is stored in the liver (and to a lesser extent, the muscle) as glycogen. When energy demands increase during exercise, the glycogen is broken down via the hormone glucagon, to liberate glucose once again for fuel.

The body has the ability to use glucose in two separate mechanisms:

1. Anaerobic Cellular Respiration: free glucose is converted to lactic acid, which is used by muscle for energy. This is done without the need of oxygen. This provides very short duration bursts of energy, and is used up within 60-120 seconds (i.e. sprinting).

2. Aerobic Cellular Respiration: free glucose is taken up by muscles cells and converted in to energy in the mitochondria through the addition of oxygen. This

provides long term energy (i.e. marathoning).

M u s c l e f a t i g u e occurs mainly due to a combination of insufficient oxygen supply to the muscle, build-up of lactic acid, and depletion of glycogen stores. “Hitting the wall” is literally when the muscle has used up all of the available glucose, and can be thought of as synonymous to your car running out of gas. As training improves, the body becomes more eff ic ient : improved oxygen delivery, more mitochondria to produce energy, less net glycogen use, less lactic acid build-up, and an enhanced ability to oxidize some fat for energy.

Post Workout Nutrient Depletion: Carbohydrate

NOT ProteinThe post exercise

individual is glycogen (carbohydrate) depleted. Their protein store is relatively untouched. So why do so many people immediately grab a pure protein shake upon finishing exercise? It likely comes down to effective marketing by protein powder manufacturers. Studies consistently reinforce that until glycogen stores are refilled, muscle recovery

will not be completed. Further, delayed glycogen recovery reduces the ability of the body to convert the hard work of exercise to something beneficial by causing a lesser extent of muscle building, slow muscle recovery, and poor repair of damaged muscle (causes next day soreness). The expensive protein powder taxes an already tired body by forcing it to convert protein to sugar in order to refill glycogen stores, when cheap sugar could have been ingested in the first place. The evidence clearly shows that the majority of post exercise substrate should come from carbohydrates.

Glycogen Recovery Enhanced with

Carbohydrate-Protein Combination

Protein alone does not promote good muscle recovery, but when ingested with carbohydrates it does. In fact, a carbohydrate-protein combination is more effective at rapidly replenishing glycogen stores and promoting muscle recovery than carbohydrate alone. It is important to note that most protein powders do not provide an effective combination of either

macronutrient. They provide far too little (if any) carbohydrate, and far too much protein.

Ideal Post Workout Recovery

An effective post workout strategy follows an effective pre- and during workout strategy. You should build a hydration and nutrition strategy leading in to and during activity to best optimizes performance, but this is not discussed here. The following only applies to post-exercise, and are the guidelines best associated with optimal recovery:

1. 600 ml of water for every pound lost during activity (weigh in before and after activity).

2. As soon as physical activity ends, consume 1.2 grams of high glycemic index carbohydrate per kg of body weight per hour of activity (i.e. if you weight 70 kg and exercised for 2 hours you should consume 1.2 grams x 70 kg x 2 hours = 168 grams).

3. Consume 0.2 grams of protein (whey) per kg of body weight (i.e. 70 kg person needs 0.2 grams x 70 kg = 14 grams). Compare this to your favorite protein powder.

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Community MattersSeptember iS

eat LocaL monthSeptember 2012 is the 5th

annual Eat Local Month in Caledon, a month-long initiative dedicated to celebrating, supporting and strengthening Caledon’s local food and farming system. Events are taking place across Caledon to promote eating, cooking and savouring the local harvest. We are encouraging residents to make a special effort this month to shop at local farms, u-picks, wineries, bakeries and farmers’ markets and choose the local option at shops and restaurants.

Eat Local Month events include cooking classes; wine tastings; restaurant dinner events; farm tours, special demonstrations at the Inglewood and Caledon Farmers’ Markets; a canning bee, and more! CHECK THE EVENTS SIDEBAR FOR A LISTING OF SEPTEMBER EVENTS. YOU CAN ALSO LIKE EAT LOCAL CALEDON ON FACEBOOK AND/OR FOLLOW US ON TWITTER TO STAY IN THE EAT LOCAL MONTH LOOP!

Do your part to support and celebrate our local food system! Visit http://www.eatlocalcaledon.org/eat_local_month.htm for more info.

connect with passages and tell Your Story for a chance

to Win a prizeThe Peel Art Gallery,

Museum and Archives (PAMA) wants to hear about the mementos you keep and the stories they tell. From July 7-Sept. 22, the public is invited to submit stories online through Passages for a chance to win a Kobo eReader.Passages is an interactive website that aims to connect the Peel community through photos and stories about the objects people keep. The story contest and web project connect to a larger inaugural Passages exhibition planned for the first phase of PAMA’s opening on Sept. 30.

“Passages is an interactive project that tells individual histories and illustrates how we all keep reminders of our past,” said Judy Daley, Supervisor/Curator Art Gallery and Education Services, PAMA. “We are hoping that by participating in the contest, people will share their own personal stories about how they are connected to Peel. Their stories will also complement the inauguralPassages exhibition, and the first phase of PAMA’s opening this fall.”

PAMA will have a booth

at the Brampton Farmers’ Market on July 7 to promote the Passagesstory contest. The first 100 people to visit the booth will receive a special PAMA gift bag.

The Passages contest is open from July 7-Sept. 22, 2012. The public is invited to enter the contest by uploading a photo of an object or keepsake that holds significant or special meaning and sharing their story online. Passages can be accessed through PAMA’s website atpama.peelregion.ca. Complete instructions on how to upload photos and stories is online. A random draw will be held on Sept. 23, 2012 from all online submissions received during the contest dates. All submissions will be reviewed by PAMA staff to ensure that they conform to the project and contest guidelines.

Passages will be one of the first exhibitions in PAMA when it opens this fall. This photo-based exhibition, curated by Christine Boyanoski, brings together artists of varied cultural backgrounds that investigate personal and family history in their work. Artists include Sara Angelucci, Greg Staats, William Eakin, Donald Rance and Vid Ingelevics. Ingelevics has created a special installation based on

the Russell Cooper 20th Century Photography Collection of the PAMA Archives.

The Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) is making history this year through a $13-million restoration and construction project that commenced in 2010 to enhance the land and buildings that hold the Region of Peel’s museum, archives and art gallery. When PAMA re-opens in 2012 there will be expanded exhibition space and state-of-the art collection storage. PAMA will re-open in three stages, with the Art Gallery opening on Sept. 30, the grand opening on Nov. 24-25, and the Family Day and Archives opening on Feb. 18, 2013.

PAMA collects, preserves and displays art, artifacts and archival documents significant to Peel’s culture and heritage. Operated by the Region of Peel, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington St. E. in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca for more information.

Labour DaY hourS for peeL region

The following services are affected by the Labour Day holiday.

administration officesRegion of Peel offices and non-emergency services will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3 because of the Labour Day holiday.

garbage/recycling ServicesWaste Collection: Caledon

Residents in Caledon are advised there will be no changes to their waste collection services due to the Labour Day holiday. Garbage and recycling (blue box, green bin and yard waste) will be collected on regularly scheduled days during the week.

Community Recycling Centres

Peel’s Community Recycling Centres will be closed on Sept. 3 and will reopen on Sept. 4.

Exemption PeriodsThe Region of Peel offers three Exemption Periods each year. You may place unlimited quantities of acceptable waste at the curb on your scheduled collection day during the following two-week period: Following Labour Day Sept. 4 – 14, 2012


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(NC)—The sweet scent of summer may still be lingering in the air, but your child’s first day of school is fast approaching. Transitioning from the blissfully hazy days of summer to the structure of school days can be a tough one, but it doesn’t have to be. Sally Morse, director of creative services for window fashions company, Hunter Douglas, reviews some tips to make back to school preparation easier for both you and your child.

• Establish a schedule – After all those carefree summer days, it’s important to incorporate a little more structure into your child’s day to ease the back-to-school transition. Begin by slowly adjusting bedtime, wake-up time and eating schedules, so that by the time school starts your child will be accustomed to a routine.

• Involve Your Kids – The more your child feels a part of the back-to-school planning, the more enthusiastic he or she is likely to become. This could include allowing them to help with setting up play dates, shopping for school supplies or buying new outfits for school.

• Goals – Brainstorming a few goals for the school year with your kids is a great way to be involved in their academic career, but also allow them to work toward something on their own. Try discussing one academic goal and one social goal for the semester.

• Study Area – Finding the right space in your home is critical for productive and effective studying. Every child learns differently and retention of information is largely dependent on the environment and mood that he or she is working in. To make an improvement at the window, take a look at the Hunter Douglas Silhouette window shadings, which are now available with a cordless lifting system that make it especially ideal for homes with young children.

• Mark the Calendar – Before school begins for your child, get the calendar out and write down events and holidays to look forward to as a family. Those school vacations are not only pertinent to your schedule; your child will enjoy feeling included in the planning of family trips or weekend getaways. For example, mark down a date in late October to go Halloween costume shopping, or anything else that

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may be meaningful to your child. Although the last days of summer are quickly slipping away, this will remind your child of all the exciting things in store for the fall.

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(NC)—With new computers for school and access to the worldwide web, kids have more ways to connect than ever before. And while e-mail, chat rooms, gaming, and online videos are great entertainment, kids can also use their Internet savvy to change the world.

Here are some meaningful ways for kids to turn that screen time into something practical to help others:

Be heard. With instant email access to your local member of parliament or even the prime minister, kids have unprecedented access to decision makers. Use this access to voice opinions about issues. Kids can get involved in the political process even before they are old enough to vote.

Facebook for a cause. Lots of kids already have a profile on social networking sites like Facebook or MySpace. Use that profile to raise awareness about a cause that matters. Educate friends about the environment or recycling.

Help other kids. Not all kids are fortunate. Help hungry, sick, and vulnerable children in developing countries. Organizations like Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (www.ccfcanada.ca) offer information on how kids can help other kids through gift catalogue, sponsorship, and awareness-raising activities.

EvEnts free public service to charities & non-profit organizations - listing Deadline 15th of every month. [email protected]

Every Mon., & Wed.: SMILE program (a gentle movement program lead by a CERTIFIED SENIOR FITNESS INSTRUCTOR) for seniors of all ages & abilities @ Caledon Seniors Center, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. For times & more information, call Caledon Meals on Wheels @ 905-857-7651 / 905-584-7136.

Every Mon., & Wed. - Caledon Seniors Centre - Lunches are provided every Mon., and Wed.. All welcome. Contact Caledon Seniors Center, for all the details. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-584-2272 Ext. 4235

Every Mon.,: Tottenham Army Cadets (youth 12-18yrs) meet every Mon., (Sept-Jun, except holidays) 6:30-9 pm, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 329 (25 Richmond St, Tottenham). For more info, call 905-936-9329.

EVERY Mon., Play Bridge for Fun 7 pm, at St James Anglican Church, Caledon East. All players from beginners to longtime are welcome to come out & enjoy a friendly game for a “twoonie”. Call 905-857-1855.

EVERY Mon., 7:00 - 8:30 pm - Orangeville Toastmasters, Alzheimer’s Society of Dufferin, 25 Centennial Rd, Orangeville. Come out to a meeting & see how Toastmasters, can help you become a better communicator & leader. 905-299-0503 http://orangeville.freetoasthost.info/

Third Monday of every Month: Meeting of the Caledon F.A.M.E. Family Support Group, 7-9 pm, in the Albion Bolton Community Centre, (Caledon Parent-Child Centre, 150 Queen St S, Bolton). This group offers support to families where any mental illness is an issue by providing education, resources & coping strategies. No cost. For more info or to inquire about support call Frank Logue 905-488-7716

Every Tuesday: Do You Have Chronic Pain? You are not alone. Almost 1 in 3 Canadians suffer chronic pain.Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management Program with Dr. Jackie Gardner-Nix will be starting a new session on Tuesdays from 9:30am to 11:45am for 13 weeks beginning April 17th at Headwaters Health Care Centre’s Telemedicine Studio via videoconference from Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. Call Cathy Trudeau at 519-941-2410 ext. 3300 or visit www.neuronovacentre.com.

Every Tuesday: Connect with other families about parenting a child with special needs, birth to six years. Light dinner. Siblings welcome. Tues, 5:30-7pm. Free. Caledon Parent-Child Centre, 150 Queen St S, Bolton 905-857-0090 http://www.cp-cc.org.

Every Tuesday Morning - Breakfast Networking every Tuesday morning 7:30 am with The Peel Referral Association at The Angry Tomato, 12612 Hwy 50, Bolton (McDonalds Plaza). A community-minded networking group helping businesses grow through the development of relationships. Questions, call Trudy 416-662-0177.

Every Wednesday: Caledon East Seniors Club #588 meet every Wed., 1:15 pm, at the Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. Everyone welcome for an afternoon of friendly euchre & lunch. For more info, call 905-584-9933 or 905-857-3352.

Every Wednesday: Bolton Laughter Club meets Wednesdays, 7 pm, at the Davis Centre (80 Allan Dr, Bolton.) Laugh with others for no reason. No fee. No pre-registration. All welcome.

EVERY Wednesday: Tops (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Non-profit weight loss group Group meets in Bolton United Church Heritage Hall, weigh-in 7 pm; meeting 7:30-8:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Call Ruth 905-857-3237 or Lorraine 905-857-1568.

Every Wednesday until October: The Inglewood Farmers’ Market - 3:30pm - 7:30pm. 15596 McLaughlin Road, Inglewood. The Inglewood Farmers’ Market began in the 2008, and was initiated as a partnership between Eat Local Caledon and the Inglewood General Store. Now in its

fourth season, the Inglewood Farmers’ Market is well known as a community-gathering place and a great place to eat and shop for local foods.

Every Thursday: Alton After School Crew; 3:15-4:15pm, Alton branch of CPL. The Alton After School Crew comes together for 1 hour every Thursday after school for activities, games & great company. Free, drop in program. (905)857-1400 www.caledon.library.on.ca

Every Thursday: Adujstments After Birth: Share your experience in a safe and supportive environment.Child care provided. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Free, register. Caledon Parent-Child Centre, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905-857-0090; http://www.cp-cc.org.

Every 2nd Thursday: A networking group of Women (WINGS - Women in Netweaving Growing Strong) and Men (HEROS - Honest, Ethical & Reliable) who meet every 2nd Thursday to network and support the community agency Caledon Meals on Wheels. Call Trudy 416-662-017 for more info.

EVERY 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Moms & Babies Nurture Group 2-3 pm, at Inside Out Family Chiropractic (27 King St E, Bolton). Open to all pregnant moms & moms with babes in arms to meet & discuss issues relevant to their life as a mom & a woman. Group is free. Call 905-951-9911 or [email protected].

EVERY 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Caledon Parent-Child Centre/ Ontario Early Years Centre has a new rural location at Inglewood United Church, 15672 McLaughlin Rd., Caledon ON. Join us the second and fourth Saturday of each month for Family Time Drop-In and structured play-based activities from 9:15-11:30 am. Click on the link below to view a map of the area. For more information please call 905-857-0090.

Every Friday: -Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9:30-4 pm, in St James Anglican Church, Caledon East, hosted by the Caledon Seniors Council. All seniors welcome for cards, games, gentle fitness, chats. For more info, call Alex 905-584-0591.

Every Saturday - Books ‘N Blocks, 10:00 – 10:45pm, Margaret Dunn Valleywood branch of CPL . Join us for 45 minutes of stories, rhymes & songs with a building block activity for participants. Free drop in program for children ages 2 – 6 years with caregiver. (905)857-1400 www.caledon.library.on.ca

Every Saturday until October – Caledon Farmers’ Market: 8am – 1pm: The Caledon Farmers’ Market has been bringing locally grown and produced foods and other items to the residents and visitors of Caledon since 2009! Located in Bolton at 150 Queen Street South (site of the Albion Bolton Community Centre).

Saturdays, 2nd & 4th of the month: Creative Saturdays at Inglewood United Church. Free fun and learning for families with children 0 to 6 years. Includes Family Time drop-in and structured play-based learning programs. For more information, call the Caledon Parent-Child Centre at 905-857-0090.

ONE TiME EVENTS

Sept. 3 – LABOUR DAY

Tues. Sept. 4 – Back to School

Mon., Sept. 10- RCSCC Crescent Bolton Sea Cadets, Albion Bolton Community Center (Upstairs). 150 Queen street south Bolton, 6:30 pm 9:30 pmThe Bolton Sea Cadet Program is a challenging youth program open to Both Females and Males age 12-18. No cost uniforms,No reg fee, No monthly fee. We meet every Monday evening except holidays. Come check us out. Contact Information: [email protected], 905-533-1960

Thur., Sept 13 - Need some help getting the best of your roses? Shari-Lyn Safir will offer techniques and organic recipes to members and guests of the Caledon Horticultural

club. Meetings start at 7.30pm in the Community Room of the Cheltenham Firehall, 14190 Credit View Rd. Annual membership due.Thur., Sept 13 - THE PROBUS CLUB of BOLTON & DISTRICT - The Melanchton Mega Quarry. 10am-12noon. Speaker - Harvey Kolodny. This presentation will provide a detailed description of the proposed application to develop a massive mega quarry in the Headwaters area. It will briefly outline the mega quarry’s threats to water, agriculture, traffic, public safety and arts and culture. Come and bring a neighbour, to see what we can do to make this work in our favour.

September 20, 2012 - Melville White Church 175th Anniversary Art Show. This show, held in the church & the Belfountain Community Centre, will feature more than 60 works done by local artists that are their responses to the church itself, its history and its place in the pioneer Rockside community. Paintings, drawings, photography, woodturnings, sculpture and more. Most work will be available for sale. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Melville White Church. Location: Melville White Church, 15962 Mississauga Road, (just south of Belfountain), Caledon. Belfountain Heritage Society & Caledon Heritage Foundation

September 20 (Show runs to October 8) Headwaters Arts Festival Gala Show & Sale - Snap up the best pieces of art for your collection. Your ticket to the gala includes a gourmet array of tastes by local chefs competing in the Chefs’ Challenge. Sip wine provided by the Wine Coaches or beer from Mill St. Brewery. Listen to the Sweet Adelines, Ed Roman and Ansgar Schroer. Enjoy Mochaberry coffee and treats from the Chocolate Shop. SGI Canada, Caledon Centre for Culture and Education, 20490 Porterfield Rd, Caledon. www.headwatersartsfestival.com

September 21, 22 & 23 - Bolton Fall fair. Something for everyone. Demo derby, crafts, tug-of-war, kiddie pedal pull, livestock shows, car show, antique tractors, ag awareness centre, church service, baby show, children’s entertainers, live music, midway, bavarian gardens, milk chugging, ambassador competition, garden tractor pull, petting farm. Albion Bolton Community Centre, 150 Queen St S,Bolton, Ontario. http://www.boltonfair.ca/

September 22 & 23 Albion Bolton branch closing early on Friday at 4pm and will re-open on Monday due to Fall fair. Time: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM Location: Albion Bolton branch, Caledon Public Library.

September 22 & 23 - Hills of Erin Studio Tour - 20 ARTISTS - 7 LOCATIONS; 11 New Faces all with Uniquely Inspired Art. Various Locations in and around the Towns of Erin & Hillsburgh, Erin and Surrounding Areas including Hillsburgh, and Ospring. Telephone: 519-833-9042. Email: [email protected] www.hillsoferinstudiotour.com

Weekends September 22-23 and 29-30, Caledon Hills Studio Tour - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m; Weekdays September 24-28, by appointment only. Annual studio tour boasts 8 prestigious studios and the world class art of 13 exhibitors in the hills of Caledon. Over 200 exclusive works from 13 artists will come together at what is Caledon Hills Studio Tour 2012. The exhibition comprises jewellery, textiles, handwoven garments and witty knitware, pottery, wood vessels, and sculpture, photography and paintings in oil, watercolour, acrylic, and wax and the work of other guest artists. Special pieces each unique. This Autumn they are to be seen and purchased in Caledon at the 22nd edition of the Caledon Hills Studio Tour.North of 89 Studio Tour - September 29 & 30 - www.northof89.ca

Sat., Sept 29 - Annual Turkey Dinner (Local Food and Farms Harvest). Palgrave United Church. turkey, peas, potatoes, corn, rutabaga, baked pies. Adult $20, Sr. $15, Family $50 (2A,2C)

Take Out $17 per order *Weekend before Thanksgiving. Tickets @ door 4pm Food @ 4:30 pm until 500 meals served! Volunteers please call – * 905 880 0303 – wheelchair accessible. 34 Pine Ave Palgrave - 1 block east of Hwy 50 PalgraveTuesdays, Oct 2 – Nov 27 - Preschool Time. 11 – 11:45 am. ALBION BOLTON branch of Caledon Public Library. Age: 3 – 6 years; Cost:FREE. Get ready for school with this 45 minute program. Stories, rhymes, songs and activities will encourage listening skills and school readiness.

Tuesdays, Oct 2 – Nov 27 - Tot Time. Time:1:30 – 2 pm, ALBION BOLTON branch of Caledon Public Library. Age: 18-48 months with adult accompaniment; Cost: FREE. Join us for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and activities.

Oct 2, 16 and 30; Nov 13 - Discovery Club, 7 – 8pm. CALEDON EAST branch of Caledon Public Library. 6-10 years with adult accompaniment. FREE. Come out and learn more bout fun topics through reading and hands on activities. Discover something new from music to science to math. It’s sure to be fun time! Free drop in program.

Wednesdays, Oct 3 – Nov 28 - Baby Time. Time: 1:30 – 2pm. Location: Albion Bolton. Age: birth – 18 months with adult accompaniment. Cost: FREE. Join us for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and activities.

Wednesdays, Oct 3 – Nov 28 - Family Time. Time: 1:30-2pm. Location: INGLEWOOD branch of Caledon Public Library. Age: family. Cost:FREE. Join us for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs! For all ages with adult accompaniment.

Wednesdays, Oct 3 to Nov 7 - French Fun for Beginners. 7 - 7:30 pm. ALTON branch of Caledon Public Library. Age: 5 – 9 years. Cost:FREE. Join us for fun in French as we explore themes through songs, rhymes, games and stories. Program will not be offered on Wed. Oct. 31st. Advance registration is required – only participating children need to register. Parents welcome to stay but not required.

Oct 4 and 18; Nov 1 and 15. Discovery Club. Oct 4 and 18; Nov 1 and 15, 7 – 8pm. VILLAGE branch of Caledon Public Library. 6 -10 years with adult accompaniment. Cost: FREE. Come out and learn more about fun topics through reading and hands on activities. Discover something new from music to science to math. It’s sure to be fun time! Free drop in program.

Oct 4 and 18; Nov 1 and 15 - Discovery Club. 3 – 4pm. ALTON branch of Caledon Public Library. Age:6 – 10 years with adult accompaniment. Cost:FREE. Come out and learn more about fun topics through reading and hands on activities. Discover something new from music to science to math. It’s sure to be fun time! Free drop in program.

Fridays, Oct 5 – Nov 30 - Preschool Time, 11 – 11:45 am. ALBION BOLTON branch of Caledon Public Library. 3 – 6 years. Cost: FREE. Get ready for school with this 45 minute program. Stories, rhymes, songs and activities will encourage listening skills and school readiness.

Saturdays, Oct 6 – Nov 24- Reading Romp. 2:30-3:30pm. ALBION BOLTON branch of Caledon Public Library. Age: birth to 6 years with adult accompaniment. Cost: FREE. Explore different activities focusing on early literacy skills. Stations may include activities, crafts, books or more. Participants will be invited to share a song or story together at times.

Oct 11 and 25; Nov 8 and 22 - Discovery Club. Oct 11 and 25; Nov 8 and 22, 7 – 8pm. INGLEWOOD branch of Caledon Public Library. 6-10 years with adult accompaniment. Cost: FREE. Come out and learn more about fun topics through reading and hands on activities. Discover something new

from music to science to math. It’s sure to be fun time! Free drop in program.

Oct 9 and 23; Nov 6 and 20 - Discovery Club. 7 – 8pm, MARGARET DUNN VALLEYWOOD branch of Caledon Public Library. 6 -10 years with adult accompaniment. Cost: FREE.Come out and learn more about fun topics through reading and hands on activities. Discover something new from music to science to math. It’s sure to be fun time! Free drop in program.

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