Ontario Community Newspapers

Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 1 Aug 2006, p. 9

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Study examining stress on farmers and family A projeci thatîIl rcscarch the avail- abilitv of support services that address the effeci of stress on Ontanio farmcrs and their [amilies is underway Called the Reaching Out study, the initiative will identify and examine access to these support services and determine methods of reducing bani- ers to them. The board of directors of the Farm Une Support Service is undertaking the study, which is being funded by Service Canada, to ensure referral services are available and accessible and that the orgamization meets the needs of uts tar- get audience. A survey bas been sent to the leaders of ail the general farm organi.zations and commodity groups across Ontario, including those in lialton, wîth a request to forward it to their member- ship so ihat they can participate in the study. The Farm Line Support Service is a province-wide, not-for-profit organiza- tion that provides a confidential self- help information and referral service responding to the needs of farm and rural families wbo are experiencing social, emotional and/or financial diffi- culîy its board of directors includes leaders in the agricultural community, consultants and members of farm organizations, commodity groups and individual farmers. For more information or to, be a part of the sîudy caîl (613) 774-5104 or e- mail thefarmlineCathefarmline.ca. Trades open house tomorrow The Centre for Skills Develnpment and Training will hosi its Women in Skilled Trades program open house tomorrow. The event will feature demonstra- ions of the sktlls learned bNI 20 local women who are partucipating in the centre's program. Also, 2006 Women in Skilled Trades awards and Athena Womens Scholarship awards will be handed out. The open bouse will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. ai 860 Harnington Cri., Burlingion. The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, August 1, 2006 - A9 UT' S MONUMENTAL. JA.d& .B ICL.AGN 547 Main St. E. MILTON 878m0931 r ' See dealer for complete deuails WFý HOW EQUINOX COMPARES

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