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Humber lecture series aims to educate the public
Tuesday July 1 2008
By Nelia Raposo, Staff Writer

Lunch and learning go together if you are one of the people who attended a mid-day lecture at the public library in downtown Orangeville.  
Although the 2008 Humber College lecture series is done for the spring, the fall line up is expected to be just as interesting, says Joe Andrews, director at the school’s Orangeville Campus. But a formal announcement on what’s to come for the series that began in 2007 is still to be announced.
 “It’s a wonderful opportunity for people who want to learn different things. It attracts people from all walks of life; some are retirees, some (work nearby and) are off on lunch,” Andrews says. The 10 session series costs $175 or $20 per lecture.
Rosalind Thomas and her friend attended the last lecture for the season, which looked at health regulations around cosmetics and toiletries.
“As I get older I still want to learn. It keeps you alert,” says Thomas, 65, who retired two months ago from work as a floral designer.
“Every topic is so different, so unexpected. The ones that sound least interesting turn out to be dynamite,” says another woman sitting nearby.  
Antonietta Perretta led the lecture called Saving Face. Perretta is the spa manager at Humber’s north campus in Toronto.  For more information visit www.orangeville.humber.ca
Don’t let asthma keep you indoors this summer
Tuesday July 1 2008

Heat and humidity during long summer days can take its toll and cause us to slow down. For asthmatics, summer weather can make the outdoors feel like a danger zone for breathing.  
On high pollution days, the Air Quality Index (AQI)...

Cold smoking a great way to add dimension, flavour to food
Tuesday July 1 2008
By Roberto Fracchioni, Frac on Food
Cold smoking is a great way to add a new dimension of flavour to your food. It is easy, inexpensive and a great way to impress your guests. I am going to run down the basics of cold smoking food at home, and give you some ideas on what to prepare...
Tips for summer kids activities
Tuesday July 1 2008
BY Ross O' Donnell, Tips from the Trainer
I’m bored, there’s nothing to do! Sound familiar? Ya, it’s summer again and the little darlings have an abundance of time on their hands and need, no, make that want, to be entertained. Sure we can give them the age old, when I was young I was out...
Budget decision will affect next year’s crop of students
Tuesday July 1 2008
By Bob Borden, Trustee's Notebook
On June 24, the trustees of the Upper Grand District School Board approved the 2008-09 Budget. It is comprised of an Operating Expenditure Budget (Classroom/Non-Classroom) of  $273,106,356 and an Accommodation Expenditure Budget of $20,943,514,...
Kindness in the air at Westside
Tuesday June 24 2008
By Alanna Wilson, for the Banner
A new club has formed at Westside secondary school and its members’ motto is “kindness is contagious.”
The Random Acts of Kindness Club was formed in December 2007 and since then its 30 members have been performing random acts of kindness...
Camp opportunities for kids who love horses
Tuesday June 24 2008
Do you know a child who would love to learn to ride but who may not be able to afford the lessons?
Kids and Horses Foundation is a Caledon-based non-profit organization dedicated to giving this opportunity to motivated kids whose families...
Exercises to prepare for shorts season
Tuesday June 24 2008
By Ross O'Donnell
In a recent class, I canvassed some of the ladies as to what they felt they wanted to focus on for getting ready for the summer months? Getting rid of “the jigglies” on the legs was mentioned as a priority.
This is a problem area and common...
From Years Past
Tuesday June 24 2008
15 years ago — 1993
Councillor embarrassed by O Canada
The rendition of O Canada being played before the start of council is due for an upgrade. Council began playing an instrumental version of the national anthem in May on a portable...
Racer’s father would be proud
Tuesday June 24 2008
By Jim Shaw, Staff Writer
When she was little, Kristi Wolfe’s dad, John, used to take her to car races at Varney and Sunset Raceways. Kristi got the racing bug and decided that she wanted to be a race car driver. Nine years ago John built a race car for her and she began...
Weekend adventure challenge
Friday June 20 2008
Whether it’s recreational fun or a competitive challenge that gets your blood pumping, you’ll have the opportunity to combine fun and fitness at the Island Lake Adventure Challenge.
The challenge, being held on Sunday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to...
Times are changing
Friday June 20 2008
Orangeville high school students will be running on a different schedule next fall. The school day will start and finish a little later in an effort to save on transportation costs.
“A lot of this has to do with trying to be far more efficient...
The Brick coming to town
Friday June 20 2008
Construction of a 20,000 sq. ft. furniture store in Orangeville is expected to begin soon. Developer Forecast Inc. says it recently signed a deal to bring The Brick as a new anchor tenant for the Westside Village Market.
The new building —...
Orangeville walk recognized by Guinness
Friday June 20 2008
The Town of Orangeville walk held on College Avenue last fall has been recognized as the largest walk in Ontario and the second largest in Canada with 1,750 participants.
The event was officially recognized by the Guiness Book of Records.