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GUEST COLUMN An Evening with Margaret Atwood: A Reflection By Mark Williams, Deputy Chief Librarian Milton Public Library As the crowd waited for one of Canada‘s greatest living authors, Margaret Atâ€" wood, to appear on stage at the Mattamy Theatre in the Milton Centre for the Arts, the sense of exâ€" citement and anticipation was palpable. Here for the culminating on One Book, One Milton last Wednesday (Nov. 30), Margaâ€" ret arrived to read from and to answer questions about her book and the chosen program title, The Heart Goes Last. This Milton Public Library program is deâ€" (CBC News) As Atwood made her way on to the stage, | the audience settled in for a real treat; an open discourse with the iconic author, emceed by CBC News Host Michael Seraâ€" pio. Atwood‘s relaxed manner and enâ€" | thused drawl made for a truly engaging w Mark Williams signed to encourage the entire commuâ€" | nity to read and discuss the same book. | the warmth that was clearly on display The Heart Goes Last imagines a dystopian future and has been described as a "wickâ€" edly funny and deeply disturbing novel about a near future in which the lawful are locked up and the lawless roam free." and captivating discussion. _____ A born storyteller â€" at once sharp, charming and brimming a4 with mischief â€" her persona y was complemented by the rapâ€" port she had clearly established with Serapio. The audience, who revelled in her presence, was provided with â€" insightful, provocative takes on Serapio‘s inquires. e They in turn also asked her superb quesâ€" tions. Atwood, who seemed herself to revel in from those who were hanging on her evâ€" ery word, discussed a wide array of topâ€" ics including works she had abandoned, contravening school board censorship 6941 Derry Road, Suite 203, Milton 905â€"875â€"3345 + www.hearsay.ca g Aepsiny1 | tp* NOL1IW | TOZ ‘ MMM | NOIdWVHI NVIG Book, One Milton community read for 2016, & those who were in the audience were brought a, together over the course of the evening by a true & literary genius, discussing a truly wonderful piece & of fiction. se With one of Canada‘s finest authors in person in 9 Milton, we each came to pay homage and bask 3 in her glow. practices, the state of Canadian publishing and, ; of course, the parallels between dystopian literaâ€" | ture and the current political climate; as well as her inspiration for the inclusion of chickens in the novel. Both Atwood and the novel, The Heart Goes Last, have proven at times to be quite controversial. However, in choosing this title to be the One Wor PROEESSIONAES C H I R O P R A C T I C 905â€"878â€"2333 180 Ontario St. S. Dr. John Kim, D.C. www.KimFamilyChiropractic.com _ us s ove ,"”\' io ‘,’,t‘fl r,:g“‘. * e .» % _ gAFE & HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! We look forward to helping you and your family in the new year. Adnan Nagra, cm® _ Doug Hopkins, cuu, crr® Wealth Advisor Financial Advisor ‘ PARTNEAS GAOUP @CoRrE . Investment Investment rC 1e . C!PF w 6 M 0 6 t 420 Main St. E., Suite 211, Milton, ON 905â€"876â€"0120 Planning Counsel® ning Counsel" yntitk corroranon Conronation Q: My child has normal hearing yet still has difficulty listening in the classroom. I have heard the term ‘Central Auditory Processing Disorder|CAPD.‘ What is it and what are some of the signs and symptoms? A: Central Auditory Processing Disorder, now more commonly referred to as ‘Auditory Processing Disorder® or APD is the process in which the ears detect sound and the sound travels through the auditory pathway through the structures of the car, however, the difficulty lies in what the brain does with the sound and words that were spoken so that they are comprehended. It is the actual ‘processing‘ of information that allows a child to understand the meaning of words and to determine the direction of sound, the type of sound, and to separate sound from background noise in order to interpret it. Symptoms of APD can range from mild to severe and can take many different forms. If you think there may be a problem with how your child processes what he or she hears, ask yourself these questions * Is your child easily distracted or unusually bothered by loud or sudden noises? * Are noisy environments upsetting to your child? * Does your child‘s behavior and performance improve in quieter settings? * Does your child have difficulty following directions, whether simple or complicated ones? * Does your child have reading, spelling, writing, or other speechâ€"language difficulties? * Is abstract information difficult for your child to comprehend? ‘I + Are verbal (word) math problems difficult for your child? * Is your child disorganized and forgetful? * Are conversations hard for your child to follow? The holiday season is a perfect time for us to remember our wonderful patients. Your continued commitment to your health make our jobs a pleasure all year long. Kim Family Chiropractic would not be possible without your ongoing loyalty and support. We appreciate you very much! We would like to take this moment to say thank you and send our best wishes to you and your loved ones. May your New Year be filled with good health and happiness. PMerry Christmas! Dr. John Kim and the Kim Family Chiropractic Team These, as well as other behaviours, may be signs of an auditory processing disorder (APD) and are confirmed through formal testing by an Audiologist If you have further questions or concerns regarding APD call the HearSay Speech & Hearing Centre to speak to one of the Audiologists (905)875â€"3345.