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Hot, healthy soup for a cool day “Soups on Us” returns October 23 As the days grow shorter and cooler weather approaches, there’s nothing quite like a hot bow] of soup to keep the belly full and warm — and “Soups on Us” is getting ready to dish up that warmth again this year. Starting on October 23, residents of Scugog are invited to drop by the “Soups on Us” kitchen, when the program kicks off it’s fourth season in Port Perry “Soups on Us” is organized by a local Parents’ Support Group and area churches. Volunteers from the churches and adults with special needs serve up delicious lunches every Thursday at the Church of Ascension hall, at 266 North St. “| know everyone involved loves this project” says Cathy Cooper of the Church of the Ascension. “We hope everyone in the community will drop by for a hearty homemade bow] of soup. We look forward to another season of great food, cama- raderie, and community service.” Volunteer Kathrine Follows says, “It’s souperific.” Soups on Us kicks off the 2014/2015 season on Thursday, October 23 and will run weekly from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. until mid-March. All are welcome. Rev. John Anderson, Church of the Ascension and Neit Participants include Emmanuel Community Church, Hope Bradley lend a helping hand in the kitchen, in preparation for Ghastian Reformed Church, New Song Church, Port Perry the opening of “Soups on Us” later this month. inited Church and Church of the Ascension. ELECT Regional Chair Roger Anderson lam pleased and excited to be a candidate in this historic election for Regional Chair. The next few years will be critical to the Region and the people of Durham. There has never been a more important time in our history. With the construction of the 407 ETR, the continued expansion of Durham College, UOIT and Trent University as well as the Pickering Airport, | believe the future belongs to Durham. This will create jobs in Durham Region as well as lessen the burden on the residential taxpayer. v Under Roger's leadership Durham has enjoyed a “AAA” Credit Rating for 17 years. The Region of Durham is one of only six Canadian municipalities to have a “AAA” Credit Rating. This allows lower tier municipalities to borrow through the Region saving taxpayers interest on money borrowed, As President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Roger negotiated the Gas Tax Agreement in Ontario. This has resulted in $17 million annually in revenue for our communities. v Roger strongly advocated for and was successful in getting the Province to start the continuation of the 407 ETR extension in Durham Regi v Rog iderstands how important ot ‘icul busit is to Durham Region and he val continue to support it’s success ‘sand growth. v Roger will continue to support growing transit in our northern municipalities. v Any restructuring of Regional Council must continue to represent our rural area’s fairly. On October 27th Elect Roger ANDERSON LEADERSHIP + EXPERIENCE electanders: om [) @Regional_Chai f Elect Roger Anderson Regional CI 14 FOCUS - OCTOBER 2014