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Bolton TD Canada Trust Branch raises over $21,000 for Sick Kids
Congratulations to the staff and customers of the TD Canada Trust branch at 12684 Hwy 50 in Bolton for achieving top fundraising branch of the country this year by raising over $21,000, surpassing over 1100 other TD branches. The cheque presentation was attended by branch staff and management, representatives from TD Canada Trust and Sick Kids. The faces that represented the children at Sick Kids for the branch and its patrons througout the fundraising period were local boys Jacob (6) and Isaiah (13), both currently being treated at Sick Kids. Photos of the
youngsters were posted at the branch and both youngsters - along with their families - were present for the cheque presentation. Each also received a team jersey from Calgary Flames right Winger Akim Aliu (shown bottom photo, centre with Branch Manager Marisa Kennedy). Local resident Danielle Zaremba (top photo, far right) was also present for the presentation, sharing how The Hospital for Sick Children helped on the long road to recovery after her life was changed forever in a car accident that claimed several lives and left her with severe injuries when she was only a small child.
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Present for the launch kick-off were: BMO - Bolton Branch (from left to right): Lorella (Financial Service Manager), Nicole (Fund Development Officer CPCC), Sonya (Branch Manager) Scotiabank - Bolton Branch (Back Row from left to right): Rosemary, Rosa, Toni, Elvira, Franca, Annamaria, Antonella and Tania. (Front Row from left to right) Daniela, Nicole (CPCC) & Sharon.
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Peel Paramedics are the first in Ontario to enrol cardiac arrest patients in a new trial examining whether cooling the bodys temperature as part of paramedic treatment will save more lives. The procedure is generally reserved for emergency room and Intensive Care Unit treatment. We know that when a cardiac arrest patients temperature is lowered, the chances of severe brain damage and death are reduced, says Dr. Cheskes, co-principal investigator of the trial and Medical Director, Sunnybrook Centre for Prehospital Medicine. Cooling a patient at the scene of the arrest may lead to even higher cardiac arrest survival rates in Peel and improve the possibility of survival without brain damage. Cooling, also known as therapeutic hypothermia, involves administering a chilled saline solution intravenously to the patient as well as applying ice packs on the neck, armpit and groin areas. This can lower body temperature by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, which decreases the work the heart has to do while injured and slows down the brains need for oxygen. In 2011, Peel paramedics responded to 1,175 cardiac arrests. To date, paramedics have enrolled eight patients; the trial began in Peel in early July. The level of healthcare expertise our paramedics provide residents continues to grow with our participation in this trial, says Peter Dundas, Chief, Peel Regional Paramedic Services. The trial is being led by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in partnership with St. Michaels Hospital and funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The trial is expected to last for two years and involve over 1,000 patients. Other emergency medical services are expected to join the study over the next few months. Peel Paramedics respond to more than 85,000 emergency medical calls every year. For more information about Peel Regional Paramedic Services, visit peelregion.ca/paramedics. The Regional Municipality of Peel was incorporated in 1974 on the principle that certain community and infrastructure services are most cost-effectively administered over a larger geographic area. The Region of Peel serves more than one million residents in the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon. For more information on the Region of Peel, please call 905-7917800, or visit our website at peelregion. ca.
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Summer Pleasures
By Shelly Sargent Editor The Regional
Time once again for those August scorchers! The mercury is riding high in the thermometer and most of us are racking our brains looking for ways to beat that heat. But as hot as it is, we need to remember that there are always so many summer pleasures to enjoy in August. In addition to the local events that make summer in Caledon fun - like Cheltenham Day (Tues., August 7th), Bolton BIAs Midnight Madness (Fri., August 10th), the Farm and Food Kids Cooking Camp (Mon. August 13th) and the Plowing Match (Thurs. Aug. 30th), there are countless great activities at the Caledon Public Library and the usual round of summer camp activities, events for seniors and church activities. And lets not forget two great local farmers markets where you can drop in, pick up some great locally grown food and browse the booths for everything from arts, crafts and exceptional baked goods to lamb, honey and corn fresh from local farms! Check out our event listing inside this issue for more great events happening in August! I wanted to take a moment to remind our readers once again that theres been a lot of news recently about careless fires and water related deaths. We can never remind ourselves often enough that summer tragedies can often be avoided by taking the simplest of safety measures. * If you plan to have a bonfire or burn items this summer, make sure you have a burn permit and call before you light that fire! * If you are near water, follow safety procedures: never swim alone, keep children and pets supervised and maintain constant vigilance. In our pages this month, Deb Robertson needs support, Stan Cameron talks a bit about summer being family time and Justin Popovic tells us that Being Realistic Holds You Back. Rounding things out, Paul and Carol Mott share Two Views of the Olympic Games, David Mielke discusses ways to beat the boredom with a few Summer Bored Games and Dr. Katie McKeown discusses Sun Safety. I hope you enjoy reading this issue of The Regional! Enjoy the remainder of the summer safely!
Dear Editor; The Rotary Club of Palgrave participates in directing and administrating the celebrations and events of the Caledon Canada Day that are held at the Albion Hills Conservation. As such we would like to thank everyone that attended this event and made it such a great success. Close to 7000 people enjoyed the day that offered free entertainment for both kids and adults and of course great fireworks. Palgrave Rotary
was involved in monitoring and greeting all that attended that day. We also were accepting donations at the entrance gate and as usual the community was very generous in their support. Be assured that 100% of the donations are used to accomplish all the projects that are undertaken by our club. Please accept our sincere appreciation for your continued support. Thank you Caledon. Palgrave Rotary Club.
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that occurred between May and September 2010. Led by Dr. Bert Lauwers, Deputy Chief Coroner - Inquests, the review revealed some startling statistics about alcohol and drowning deaths as well as the use of life jackets. The report pointed to four key recommendations for individuals: 1. Learn to swim - swimming is a basic life skill that everyone should be taught regardless of age. 2. Wear a lifejacket or a personal flotation device - even if you are a strong swimmer, as fatigue can set in very quickly. 3. Adults should closely supervise children at all times around water. Children can drown quickly and quietly. 4. Alcohol should be avoided when swimming or boating. 83 per cent of the deaths related to swimming occurred when the air temperature was higher than 21 degrees Celcius. 96 per cent of those operating boats who drowned were not wearing life jackets or personal flotation devices.
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Success of Paint a Picture for Water Conservation Campaign Brings Greater Awareness of Water Conservation in Caledon
- Organizers Contribute Program Success to Great Partners The 2nd Annual Paint a Picture for Water Conservation campaign, which blends environmentalism with artistic expression, was a huge success! Presented by Toronto and Region Conservation in partnership with ecoCaledon, Paint a Picture for Water Conservation aimed to promote water conservation by transforming every day rain barrels into art installations for the garden. The 2012 campaign expanded to include a school program where students painted rain barrels, which were later auctioned online, and developed a Water Conservation Plan to be implemented in their schools. By committing to actions such as turning off the tap while brushing your teeth and monitoring classroom water use, these plans are sure to make an impact on how students use water at home and at school. Students also impressed Mayor Morrison and Town Council with their May 16th delegation, where they presented these plans and painted barrels. The program was the biggest positive crowd in the chamber for a long time said Richard Paterak, Regional Councilor, Ward 1. The second annual campaign could not have been successful without the support of the following people: Meghan Grace McClurg, Katie Miller, Nancy Taggart, Kayla Jackson, Holy Family Elementary School, Palgrave Public School, St. Nicholas Elementary School, Allan Drive Middle School, St. Cornelius Elementary School, Macville Public School, Caledon East Public School, Alloa Public School, and Belfountain Public School for transforming the rain barrels with their beautiful and creative designs Trailside Bistro & Caf, Davis Feed & Farm Supply, Bernies Pro Hardware, Caledon East Foodland, Glen Echo Nursery, CHICaBOOM Consignment, Bolton Zehrs, Bolton Home Depot, Alton Library, Albion Bolton Library, Caledon East Library and Caledon Town Hall for hosting the barrels for all to see. Coca Cola Canada for donating the raw barrels Greer s Auto Collision for contributing their time to weather coat all 18 barrels. Congratulations to the Water Wisdom Quiz Grand Prize winner, Carly Turrell who is now the proud owner of her own rain barrel and two park passes for Toronto and Region Conservation Areas.
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Garlic Gothic
Submitted Photos Albion Hills Community Farm volunteers spent some time recently harvesting garlic theyd planted last October. The farm is beginning to grow our own garlic seed and hope to obtain organic certification by 2014.
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If you want to be certain that you will never face a challenge or find yourself in a difficult bind, then it is very important to have tame and realistic goals. Goals that you know you can achieve with minimal effort and hardship. However, if you want to have any degree of excitement and experience real growth in your life, then youre going to have to make plans and set goals that other people will very likely label as unrealistic. These kinds of goals often come with a high degree of risk. You rarely know how you are going to achieve them until you get started. And more often than not, the result you achieve will not be exactly what you set out to do in the first place. Many of the famous entertainers, doctors and scientists that we admire in our society today became well known because they achieved unrealistic goals. They had the courage to set the goals and the perseverance to bring them into reality. Unrealistic goal setters tend to be happier, more positive people. They have high levels of energy because they thrive on challenge and love the thrill of achievement.
Setting and pursuing unrealistic goals is not always a walk in the park. You are going to face resistance. Many people abandon some of their biggest goals and dreams after well meaning friends and family talk them out of it. There is a very good chance that the same thing will happen to you once you start changing your life and setting big, unrealistic goals. When this happens, it is very important to look at the source of advice. If you are being talked out of an exciting idea by someone who lives a boring, risk-free life, realize that if you choose to accept their advice and abandon your dream, you are also very likely going to create a boring risk-free life. If you want to keep your biggest goals and dreams alive and build momentum to start putting them into action, seek advice from other likeminded goal setters and get feedback that encourages you to go for it. Spend more time hanging around people who are less concerned with risk and failure and are more interested in living an exciting life. Once you become an unrealistic goal setter, you will never look back.
a re-shoot of my home as I have spruced up the place a bit since the last photo was taken.) In certain locations (Paris, France or Paris Ontario for that matter) you can drop right down to street level and tour around the city, or possibly view the city highlights through other peoples travel photos (uploaded to Google maps - see Prague, Czech Republic for example). Now that we have broadened ourselves with some sight-seeing, lets look into the collection of videos (entertaining, educational and otherwise) over at youtube.com. Here you can find an astounding amount of video, running the entire gamut of subject matter. If you have a favourite band or entertainer (from any era) hobby, educational interest, or are just plain looking for a distraction, it is all here. With so much varied content, the problem becomes where to start or stop looking. Want to show your kids what your old phone looked like, or what shows/commercials you used to watch after-school? See some wild stunts (flying, racing or backyard variety), learn about history, how to repair a faucet, play the piano or knit & pearl; YouTube has lots posted on every subject. Still have some time to waste? Why not play a game! There are plenty of games to choose from or try out at no cost on the web. (See http://www.acid-play.com/ or http://www. addictinggames.com/ for example.) Puzzle; Card; Sport; Action; Arcade; Racing; Role Playing and more. Acid Play also has a rating system on the games offered to give you some insight into what others have thought of the experience. Whether you are looking to sharpen your mind/skills or just lead a path of destruction, there are games a plenty here to keep you embroiled for a long time. (As one reviewer put it Do not play this game if you have work to do or a family or responsibility, it is very addictive.) Gosh its 3 A.M. I better shut this computer down and get some sleep I told you this stuff was a great way to kill some time. Feel free to contact me regarding any of your computer related issues - (416) 640-2874 or email me at DMielke@FileBankIT.com
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Photo courtesy of The Regional From The Potting Shed held a Grand Opening at their newest location in the Farmhouse Pottery on Hockley Rd. recently. Visitors to the event were entertained by floral demonstrations, a delicious herb market, vintage pots and more! Left to right: Katherine Carroll, Sharon Craig, Sandra Mason, Elaine Martin, Amanda Grave Seated: l-r Danita Cramp, Ava Cramp
Photo courtesy of The Regional Tony Calabro, Manager - Walmart Bolton, Marco Cesarone, Manager - Zehrs Bolton, Piero Carbone, Owner - Garden Foods Bolton, Melissa Piccinin, CCS Volunteer and Nutritionist.
Caledon Community Services is partnering up with local grocery stores to identify to shoppers which items are currently needed for the food support program. This on-going initiative will help to ensure the food support programs success and continue to help families in need with well-balanced, nutritious food. It is also helping to support the Kidz in Caledon campaign which currently to date we have 400+ children in Caledon that need your help this summer. Signs will be placed on shelves, in front of items required for CCS food support program. The intent is for shoppers to help support children and families in their community by generously purchasing an extra item to donate. This will help fill the empty tummies in Caledon with healthy, wellbalanced meals, which otherwise may just consist of Kraft Dinner and canned beans.
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Photo courtesy of The Regional Caledon Mayor Marolyn Morrison is pictured with local musicians/students at the 3rd annual Southfields Community Day which was held on July 14th. From Left: Natasha Soda, Katrina Ostapchuk, Caledon Mayor Marolyn Morrison, Alessandra Soda, Steven Ostapchuk
Photo courtesy of The Regional Dr. Cathy Hooper (2nd from right) owner of Glendale Veterinary Hospital in Caledon, is pictured here with her staff and family during their 10th anniversary celebration.
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McGuinty Government Creating New Jobs And Sport Facilities For Communities
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The Peoples Games will train up to 20,000 volunteers who also will be ready for future community involvement. The Games include an additional eight Pan Am-only sports, as well as the 28 Olympic Summer Games sports, for a total of 36 sports throughout the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Ontario is contributing $500 million to the total Games budget of $1.44 billion. The Pan American and Parapan American Games are the first international multi-sporting event held in Ontario in more than 80 years.
So Summer is half over. The kids are behaving pretty well, but youve heard 1. Get some silly putty and use it to lift Im bored! or Theres nothing to do around here! enough times that youve cartoons from newspaper funny pages. now cycled through your hastily created bag of keep em busy tricks. Things 2. Make a button toy. are getting serious a bored child is an unhappy child Its time to haul out the 3. Make a Jacobs Ladder. big guns and find some things to keep the kids busy for the rest of the summer. 4. Make a cardboard box fort outside. Weve compiled a list of things you can get the kids busy with that might just 5. Write and put on a play for the do the trick. Some of the items below are self-explanatory, but a few will require family. directions. For those items, weve posted links to websites that have the directions 6. Learn how to juggle. on our own website (www.theregional.ca). 7. Make marble paper. 8. Learn a yo-yo trick. 9. Learn a card trick. 10. Make a mask and paint it. 11. Make a tent out of blankets. 12. Go to the library and get some books on tape. Listen to them as you laze under an umbrella on the yard. 13. Make a Christmas list of gifts to make for family friends. Buy the materials and start to make the gifts. 14. Paint a picture with lemon juice on white paper and hang it in a sunny 15. Make ice cream for dessert (See the recipe and instructions in this issue of Grannys Kitchen!)
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Everybody loves ice cream but did you know you could make it yourself at home? Ive found a great recipe that shows you how to enjoy ice cream without a fancy machine or a drive to the local grocery store. Theres science behind the making of ice cream, so this is more than just a nice summer dessert - its a teaching opportunity too! (Ill bet all the moms just smiled!) You see, while making this tasty treat you can point out that the salt lowers the freezing point of ice and helps creates super cold brine which pulls heat from the milk/cream mixture. This causes the ingredients inside the inner bags to freeze. Another great thing about this dessert you prepare the ingredients below, give everyone a bag to shake and hey, presto, ice cream! And if you let everyone eat their ice cream out of the bag it was made in no dishes! (See there, the moms just smiled again, didnt they?) A few things to remember before you start: Ice cream making causes temperatures well below normal freezing, so it makes sense to protect hands and fingers with thick gloves or a towel while shaking the mixture. Create your own ice cream flavours before or after you finish shaking by adding flavoring, syrups, fruit, candies, cookie pieces and more. You might want to freeze the ingredients you add after shaking, so they dont melt your ice cream. The recipe here is vanilla flavoured - a good base for your other ingredients when you are ready.
2 c whipping cream 2 c half-and-half cream 1/2 c white sugar 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 bag crushed ice 4 c coarse salt
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Directions: 1. In a large container, mix whipping cream, half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla extract until sugar has dissolved. 2. Pour about 1/2 cup of mixture into each small plastic bag and seal carefully, squeezing out extra air. Place each sealed bag into a second small bag, again squeezing out extra air. Seal carefully. 3. Fill each large plastic bag about halfway with ice and add 1/2 cup coarse salt. Place one sealed double-bagged package into the large bag, squeeze out most of the air, and seal the large bag. 4. Wear something to protect your hands, shake and massage the bag for about 5 minutes or until mixture thickens into ice cream. Make sure you add more salt and ice to the outer bag if ice cream hasnt formed after 10 minutes of continuous motion. 5. The second small bag is to protect your frozen treat from the salt water bring. Wipe it off and remove it before opening the inner bag 6. Now is the time to add your favourite ingredients. 7. Enjoy!
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Drink plenty of water keeping the body properly hydrated is essential for skin care Avoid smoking & second-hand smoke tobacco smoke creates skin-damaging free radicals Consume essential fatty acids - nuts, seeds,
avocado & low mercury fish help nourish the skin, moisturizing and protecting your skin from the inside out Eat plenty of fresh, colourful fruits and vegetables valuable antioxidants in whole foods help keep skin supple; blueberries & blackberries are excellent skin-refreshers Avoid highly processed foods and refined sugars these foods contribute to inflammation which can make the skin more sensitive to damage, so choose whole foods instead Exercise regularly at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day keeps you glowing Lower stress levels chronic stress produces free-radicals which can prematurely damage collagen in skin - try yoga, meditation, walking outdoors & calming activities you enjoy Taking the time to be educated and improve sun safety will ensure a safe and healthy summer!
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Community Matters
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BICYCLE SAFETY IS FOR EVERYONE Protecting Your Head is Great Place to Start
program will be operated by volunteers from community service clubs, sponsors and individuals from the area. The intent of the program is to provide designated driver service for local community events throughout the year as well as during the Christmas season. With this new program we will be working closely with the OPP, PACC and the RIDE program which will increase awareness of safe driving in our community. More details will be available at a future date.
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(ORILLIA, ON)- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wish to remind cyclists of all ages that safety should be a priority at all times. The Highway Traffic Act of Ontario clearly states that cyclists under the age of 18 must wear a properly fitted and approved bicycle helmet while riding on the roadway. A properly fitted approved bicycle helmet will significantly improve your chances of surviving a collision by protecting your head. Cyclists over the age of 18, although not required by law, should also value their safety and are encouraged to protect themselves from any potential head injury by also considering the use and wearing a bicycle helmet. The fine for not wearing a bicycle helmet is $80 and when that is compared to the average cost of purchasing an approved bicycle helmet, it is minimal in comparison. When it comes to bicycle safety, Inspector Dominic Beckett, Manager of the OPP Central Region Traffic and Marine says everyone who rides a bicycle is encouraged to wear a helmet at all times. When safety equipment is available and utilized properly, statistics have shown that incidents that could result in injury are significantly reduced. Head injuries are often irreversible and preventing serious injury or death is a priority of the OPP.
Although the winter holiday season is still some months off, work is well under way to implement a new community-based volunteer driver assist program. Named the Community Designated D r i ve r s Association (CDDA), the objective of this not-forprofit program will be to provide drivers, who decide they ought not to be on the road, with a free and safe drive home in their own vehicle. Recent statistics reveal that more than 1000 Canadians are killed, and 60,000 are injured every year as a result of impaired or drunk driving. All of the donations that will be received for offering this service are turned over to programs within our Caledon community. With this new service we expect that we can create in our community nearly 10,000 kilometres of safe riding on our roads. The new Caledonbased designated driver
On Wednesday July 25, the improved trail network at Albion Hills C o n s e r va t i o n Area officially opened to the public. The improved trail network, made possible through funding from the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) in Ontario and Ontario Recreation (REC) programs, will offer visitors an easy and enjoyable way to get closer to nature and better appreciate Ontarios outdoors. The newly upgraded trails at Albion Hills C o n s e r va t i o n Area enhance the health and quality of life for families, teenagers, day camps and school groups from the surrounding area, as well as the GTA, said David Tilson, Member of Pa r l i a m e n t f or Dufferin-Caledon. Our Government is committed to providing increased opportunities for public access, promoting an active lifestyle and encouraging community sustainability.
New maps, Information kiosks, Signage and Trail Is Your Garden Improvements make the Feeling the Heat? Do you wish your Outdoors more Enjoyable Than Ever at Albion Hills yard was more beautiful and colorful and could Conservation Area stand up to the summer
heat? Then start with a free Fusion Landscape Consultation offered throughout the summer by the Region of Peel. Fusion Landscaping is a style of gardening
that looks attractive and colourful but has more environmental benefits than traditional methods, says Carol Chaput, Supervisor, Environmental Education. The intense heat and little rain over the last weeks is no match for this type of landscaping adds Chaput. With little to no watering, Fusion Gardens do well in drought-like conditions where typical grass lawns are brown and dry. Consultations are a great way for new gardeners to learn more about Fusion Landscaping. Advanced gardeners can also benefit by adding some fusion to their garden by choosing bright perennials and native trees and shrubs for height and texture. Landscape consultations involve booking a session with a trained advisor who will assess your outdoor space and provide the tools needed to help you choose and plant appropriate flowers, plants, trees and shrubs. To sign up, call 905-791-7800, ext. 4409 or visit watersmartpeel.ca The benefits of Fusion Landscapes include: * reducing the need for watering * increasing the number of native plants and habitats for birds and butterflies * reduce pollutants in stormwater before it reaches streams, rivers and lakes * improving air quality with shrubs and trees that remove carbon dioxide and reduce air pollution For additional inspiration, visit watersmartpeel.ca.
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I dont very often hear parents say they cant wait for the summer holidays to be over so the kids can go back to school. Caledon families apply real value to the time they can spend together during their kids school holidays. I worked with a teacher who had two boys - eighteen years apart. One of her most important pieces of parental advice to the rest of us was to cherish each moment we have with our children. She often reminded us, when our children are little the days and nights can seem so long, but when they get older the years go by too fast. With two daughters who have been through our public school system, and now aged 24 and 21 I ask myself, where did the time go? Best wishes to everyone for a wonderful summer time of family fun.
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Young people aged 15 30 can earn money while they learn. LIFE for Youth is a paid six-month program that provides an opportunity to gain employability and life skills through innovative classroom instruction and various in-house work placements. A work placement with an employer in the Caledon community is also made available. This program is a tremendous opportunity for Caledons youth who meet the age criteria, are out of school, in need of assistance to overcome employment challenges, are Canadian Citizens or Permanent
While attending nine Caledon public elementary school graduation ceremonies in four days at the end of the last school year, I had the privilege of hearing amazing tributes, wonderful valedictory addresses, special songs and awesome awards. Through the graduation celebrations I had a chance to re-connect with and proudly congratulate an incredibly organized, benevolent, caring, talented super-mom Mary-Beth White and her two hardworking daughters. MaryBeth just completed her long, challenging and valuable journey as she earned her PhD in Religion and Culture from Wilfred Laurier University. At the same time, daughter Heather graduated from the University of Guelph-Humber with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology and a Certificate in General Arts and Science. And it
gets even better. MaryBeths youngest daughter Rheanna graduated at the same time from Allan Dr. Middle School. Shes attending Mayfield S.S. next year in the Regional Arts music program. What a wonderful event for a parent to graduate at the same time as her children from their respective programs and schools. While the family study table may have been very busy in their house, the value for children watching mom pursue her educational dream and reaching her goal is priceless. This story reminded me of an anonymous quote I recently tweeted, Children are great imitators. Give them something great to imitate. Congratulations to all of our Caledon public school graduates.
Caledons Andrew Yorke has been officially selected as the alternate for the Mens 2012 London Olympic Triathlon Team. Andrew honed his athletic skills at Humberview Secondary School and the Dorado Swim Club through his high-school years. While at Humberview Andrew ran track and cross-country for the Humberview teams. On Aug. 4 well be cheering on our Womens Triathlon Olympic team members as they race in London, and on Aug. 7 well be cheering for the men. Its possible a Humberview S.S. grad could be in the race. Best wishes to all of our athletes and congratulations Andrew.
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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 / 905-5847136. 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. 905584-2272 Ext. 4235 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 416-6620177. 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 Every Mon.,: Tottenham or 905-857-3352. Army Cadets (youth 12-18yrs) Wednesday: meet every Mon., (Sept-Jun, Every except holidays) 6:30-9 pm, Bolton Laughter Club meets at the Royal Canadian Legion Wednesdays, 7 pm, at the Branch 329 (25 Richmond St, Davis Centre (80 Allan Dr, Tottenham). For more info, call Bolton.) Laugh with others for no reason. No fee. No pre905-936-9329. registration. All welcome. EVERY Mon., Play Bridge for Fun 7 pm, at St James Anglican EVERY Wednesday: Tops Church, Caledon East. All (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) players from beginners to Non-profit weight loss group longtime are welcome to come Group meets in Bolton United out & enjoy a friendly game Church Heritage Hall, weigh-in for a twoonie. Call 905-857- 7 pm; meeting 7:30-8:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Call Ruth 1855. 905-857-3237 or Lorraine 905EVERY Mon., 7:00 - 8:30 pm 857-1568. - Orangeville Toastmasters, Alzheimers Society of Dufferin, Every Wednesday until 25 Centennial Rd, Orangeville. October: The Inglewood Come out to a meeting & Farmers Market - 3:30pm see how Toastmasters, can 7:30pm. 15596 McLaughlin Inglewood. The help you become a better Road, communicator & leader. 905- Inglewood Farmers Market 299-0503 http://orangeville. began in the 2008, and was initiated as a partnership freetoasthost.info/ between Eat Local Caledon and Third Monday of every the Inglewood General Store. Month: Meeting of the Now in its fourth season, the Caledon F.A.M.E. Family Inglewood Farmers Market is Support Group, 7-9 pm, in well known as a communitythe Albion Bolton Community gathering place and a great Centre, (Caledon Parent- place to eat and shop for local Child Centre, 150 Queen St foods. S, Bolton). This group offers support to families where any Every Thursday: Alton mental illness is an issue by After School Crew; 3:15providing education, resources 4:15pm, Alton branch of & coping strategies. No cost. CPL. The Alton After School For more info or to inquire Crew comes together for 1 about support call Frank Logue hour every Thursday after school for activities, games 905-488-7716 & great company. Free, drop Every Tuesday: Do You in program. (905)857-1400 Have Chronic Pain? You www.caledon.library.on.ca are not alone. Almost 1 in Thursday: 3 Canadians suffer chronic Every p a i n . M i n d f u l n e s s - B a s e d Adujstments After Birth: Share Chronic Pain Management your experience in a safe and Program with Dr. Jackie supportive environment.Child Gardner-Nix will be starting care provided. 1:30 3:30 pm. a new session on Tuesdays Free, register. Caledon Parentfrom 9:30am to 11:45am for Child Centre, 150 Queen St S, 13 weeks beginning April Bolton. 905-857-0090; http:// 17th at Headwaters Health www.cp-cc.org. Care Centres Telemedicine 2nd Thursday: Studio via videoconference Every from Sunnybrook Hospital in A networking group of Toronto. Call Cathy Trudeau Women (WINGS - Women in at 519-941-2410 ext. 3300 or Netweaving Growing Strong) visit www.neuronovacentre. and Men (HEROS - Honest, Ethical & Reliable) who meet com. every 2nd Thursday to network Every Tuesday: Connect and support the community with other families about agency Caledon Meals on parenting a child with special Wheels. Call Trudy 416-662needs, birth to six years. Light 017 for more info. dinner. Siblings welcome. Tues, 5:30-7pm. Free. Caledon EVERY 2nd & 4th Thursday Parent-Child Centre, 150 of the month, Moms & Queen St S, Bolton 905-857- Babies Nurture Group 2-3 pm, at Inside Out Family 0090 http://www.cp-cc.org. Chiropractic (27 King St E, Bolton). Open to all pregnant
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for the treasures you find! Unique quality new and gently used apparel and accessories for women, men, children. Hoodies, jeans, dresses, shoes, purses and much more! Come find the Toonie Treasures youve always been looking for! ALL proceeds go to the needs of Caledon through the services of The Kinsmen Club of Bolton. Bolton Kinsmen Centre, 35 Chapel Street, Downtown Bolton. Bolton Kinsmen 416-523-7216 Sat. Aug. 4 - Wacky Watercolours! 10:30am 11:30am. Caledon Village Branch Caledon Public Library. Free (please preregister) Back by popular demand! Come learn the 6 techniques of watercolours, and create your own artistic masterpiece! Parents may attend and learn with their children if they wish. dinner/dance and silent auction are just some of the great activities available for all ages. Join us for our 19th annual Cheltenham Day. Soap box requirements and registration forms available at Cheltenham General Store. Thurs., Aug. 9 - Spelt Zucchini Muffins 1-3pm. Inglewood Branch Caledon Public Library. Age: Ages 8 and up. Cost: $3/person attending. (please preregister). Join Eat Local Caledon to learn about local food, do some cooking, and find out how you can Take A Bite Out of Climate Change. NOTE: Allergy Alert. Sat. August 11 - Yogaone ovarian cancer fund raiser. from 10:00-11:00. $15.00 per ticket. $5.00 per hour per child babysitting (2 years or older), by certified baby sitter. Refreshments for sale. All proceed go to the ovarian cancer society. Please call to confirm attendance with Angelika. (905)880-3204. www.yogaone.ca Ends August 17th - Battle of the Books. Age: 13+ All branches of Caledon Public Library. Cost: FREE. Participate in the best book showdown of the summer, 8 books will square off and we need your votes to declare a champion. The winning book will be unveiled at the Champions Party on August 24th during this special wrap party. that live in your community while building bird boxes. These bird boxes will later be set up along the Valleywood Trail to provide habitat for our feathered friends. Wed., Aug 22 - The Caledon Breast Cancer Foundation monthly breast cancer support group meeting - from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. New Location: 4 Queen Street North, #202, Bolton, Ontario (above Mille Notte Lingerie - Hwy #50 & King St). The support group is for women who have had breast cancer, who are going through treatment or have been newly diagnosed. Caregivers are welcome. Our facilitators are trained volunteers & breast cancer survivors. We share stories, coping strategies, inspiration & laughter. You dont have to be alone in this. For more information, contact Rosa at 905-857-4068 or r.raso@ rogers.com. Thurs. Aug 23 - A Year to A New You: The Inside Scoop on Wellness with Dr. Ali Miller. For Adult 18+. Inglewood Branch of the Caledon Public Library. 7pm. Cost: FREE (please preregister). What do you need to know to be well? Learn simple strategies that will help take your health to the next level. Exercise, healthy eating and a healthy body are the key to a true wellness lifestyle. Come and learn the answers to help you on your journey of health. Sat., Aug. 25 - Caledon Navy League Annual Garage Sale 27 Goodfellow Crescent Phone:905-533-1960. All proceeds going to support the Bolton Sea Cadet Program. You can also get information on the Sea Cadet program as well. Free coffee while you browse and chat. Tues., Aug. 28 - Little Red Theatre Presents: Arabian Tales for 4 12 years of age with adult accompaniment. 7 pm, Albion Bolton Community Centre, Cost: $2/person attending. (please preregister). Silly and outlandish stories full of good intentions, The Princess and the Mouse and How the Caliph Became a Stork are funny adventures that share the magic and wildness of the Arabian Nights. Thurs. Aug. 30 - Peel-Dufferin Plowing Match9:45-4pm, Davis Feed & Farm Supply, 15770 Mountainview Road. Classes begin at 9:45 a.m.
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 info@ insideoutchiro.org. 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 DropIn 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 905857-0090. 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 905584-0591. 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 playbased learning programs. For more information, call the Caledon Parent-Child Centre at 905-857-0090.
Sun., Aug 5 Wheelfest 10am 4pm. Orangeville Fairgrounds, 247090 5th. Sideroad. 905-862-3036 Custom Car, Truck & Bike Show. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Trucks, Motorcycles and even Big Rigs. Spectators $5 Kids under16 FREE! Live Band JUMPER. Vendors, Swap Meet, Craft Vendors, Great Food, 50/50 Draw. WHEELFFEST is hosted by the Recycled Teenagers Classic Car & Truck Club Inc. and Kool Rides Organization. This is a Rain or Shine Event. Two thirds Mon., Aug. 13 Fri., Aug. 17 - Farm and Food of revenue goes to charity. Kids Cooking Camp. 9amTues. Aug. 7 - Science Safari 4pm. 34 Pine Avenue. Critter Show 3-4pm. Caledon Phone:905-880-0303. 9:00 East Branch Caledon Public - 4:00 (extended hours can Library. Cost: $3/person be arranged at request) Ages attending. (please preregister) 9-13 $225 (includes lunch and Meet amazing animals from snacks) Cook, Create, Splash, around the world with Safari Plant, Play, Eat! Join us in the Scientists! Snakes, lizards, tree kitchen and at the farm for 5 frogs and more! An interactive full days of delicious fun. We and fun experience for the will be harvesting, cooking and whole family. eating local, seasonal food and having loads of fun as we cook Tues. Aug. 7 - Science Safari our way through the week. Critter Show - 6:30 7:30 Participants will learn all about pm. Alton Branch Caledon where our food comes from Public Library. Cost: $3/person and have a great time learning attending. (please preregister) to prepare delicious dishes in Meet amazing animals from the kitchen. Includes trips to around the world with Safari the Albion Hills Conservation Scientists! Snakes, lizards, tree area splash pad and more. frogs and more! An interactive For more information or to and fun experience for the register please contact us whole family. today. 905-880-0303. info@ palgravekitchen.org Tues., Aug 7 - Cheltenham Day 9am-12noon. Enjoy a Tues., August 14 - Feathered fun-filled day in the quaint Friends Bird Box Workshop. 7 village of Cheltenham. Kids 8 pm. Margaret Dunn Branch, games, soap box derby, street Caledon Public Library. Cost: sale, duck race, tube race, pie $3/person attending. (please eating contest, art contest, preregister). Learn about birds
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