i ‘ By Steve LeBIanc , vation Army food bank this year alone. ay, October 20, 2016 | 40 3 Paul Gilchrist hopes to cultivate a new chap- 2 ter for Sobeys’ healthy community initiative. 9- new home is being sought for the approxi» give back to the community.†a. mately two-acre garden that resides at the u â€There’s land out there that’s not being used,†a neighbour of his spent time there. § said Gilchrist, who along with Ralph Burton , 2 oversees operations of the garden that was 1 E started in 2014 and has enjoyed great sup- :port from fellow employees, management 1 o and local businesses such as Home Hardware '; E and Bronte Construction. â€Ralph and I would 2 do all the work. They (landowners) wouldn't Ehave to do anything... just donate the land 8 for a good cause.†will be in need.†the garden, noted its chief green thumbs. . about healthy eating.†:5 of fresh veggies â€" including peppers, toma- Z» to‘Halton Women’s Place and the Milton Sal- gilchrist707@hotmail.com. - f E .Re'd Estate Staging & Furniture Rental 'wwW.hdstoging.eo HQLE Dem 4i6-806«97l9 . anacohdmgsng.ca Key Assets. a private fostering agency partnering with the Children's Aid Societies across all of Southern Ontario. has developed a reputation for providing carefully‘matched and well-supported foster placements for children and youth aged 0-18. More than ever before. they are looking to build long-lasting and loving homes for ‘ï¬'hildren in care. and hope to highlight this need during National Foster Family Week. October 16th to 22nd. During this week, Key Assets' will recognize and celebrate those foster families who open up their hearts and homes to children in care. They also aim to increase awareness about their crucial need for homeâ€"based care. looking for people who have the 'sticltability' to weather the storms with children who need a safe and stable place to thrive. Key Assets' provides their foster families with a generous compensation package. 24-7 support and ongoing training opportunities. 'lheir specialized staff are committed to helping you approach and handle different types , ofsituations, as you create memories that will last a lifetime. If you have a spare bedroom and would like to learn more about being a foster parent. please contact Key Assets at 905-279-4500 or W. Everjyjoumq begin: with a single step! @ keyassets 1N! cm; DHEN s srnvicss vnovtoca CANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF ‘ 'It was our biggest harvest,†noted Gilchrist, : l. whose Sobeys crew has held a summer barâ€" 1 :_ becue in conjunction with the garden project , ' . ' that’s been well attended. â€It’s an important : :With the business's High Point Drive distribu- i community effort that beneï¬ts a lot of peo- i ' 2 tion centre set to close this coming winter, a l ple. It's been really meaningful, to be able to a ‘ For Gilchrist, the opportunity to help the local ‘ : southeast end of the warehouse's parking lot. i women’s shelter is especially poignant, since â€You never know when someone you know ' Harvest donations, however, aren't the only positive impacts that have taken root from Said Gilchrist, 'It’s helped build a lot of rela- ; . ‘ tionships here in the warehouse. It's brought 3 s ‘ people together and taught a lot of them ‘ ~ . be found on a one- to two-acre plot. Potential 3 toes, beans and squash â€" that were donated ‘ partners are asked to contact Gilchrist at paul. l l l l .8"; 5' That last comment refers to the 350 pounds l The gardeners are optimistic a new home can - w )5. _ ’. 3-? V l ‘ - . . ‘ ‘ l l ' m 1% ‘29:}; e ‘ . , :' ~ " ,l . . 1 ’ 55-“ 1 .nm . L s ' ‘ . a . The two-acre garden at the Sobeys distribution centre is looking for a new home. Milton resident and Sobeys distribution centre employee Paul Gilchrist, photographed to the right of co-workers (from left) Mike Potvin, DJ. Brown, Ralph Burton and Kaitlin Gordon, is leading the charge and hopes the healthy community initiative, which provides fresh produce to Halton Women's Place and the Salvation Army food bank, can continue. Win-pinto “WASP FACTS†. NestsbuiltinwalloavltiescouldhavauptoBOOwasps o Populations 'explode' in mid-Aim onpsstanteodmomwbohydratemuatmpicnictabieinmid-Atmst 'WMMWWJMdflWWMWMB Followusfl CW '1 your Home and Family! Call us now! HALTCZEQB‘IEGION , 905.876.1 941 ', mmummnsrmum l Halton Region Pest Control has been protecting Families of Milton for over 25 years / Especially importamtorpoopleumoï¬notromm ‘ mmmmmmm ... 1’ , ~ : >; -- Dr, Sebastian Guarnaccia Asaresultothisoommitmontandmtiontorthopestw years,DrGuarnaociahasenhanoedthequailtyot100'sol individuais' Iivesandalleviatedthelrdironlcoomltionsmufly. Location GlenAbboyCommmltycaItre 1415mirtIUnaUthUnomtIUprrM) Date Wednesday October 26, 2016 Time 7:30 PM