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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2005 THE NEW TANNER THE TRUE MEANING Knapp's Country Market and Nurseries are spreading the Christmas Spirit by holding a toy and food drive. The gifts will go to Elizabeth's Place; a women and children's shelter, Children of Alcoholism, the Wellington Centre Food Bank, and Women in Crisis; an emergency women and children's shelter. The Knapps have been helping Sister Christine bring a little Christmas to her shelters by donating turkeys, gifts, and pies. This year, the community is invited to help dropping off un- wrapped gifts at the store until December 21. Pictured are Nerissa Knapp and Amanda Yakem wrapping donated gifts.-Photo by Rebecca Ring Tree lighing ceremony Sunday Celebrate Christmas and the community with Rockwood's tree lighting ceremony, followed by caroling. Bring a non-perish- able food item for EWAG's Christmas food drive. The tree lighting will take place at Lion's Waterside Park on Main St S., Sunday, December 18 at 6 pm, followed by Carols on the Green around the bonfire at St. John's Anglican Church. Free refreshments will be available in the church hall. Residents strongly oppose By Rebecca Ring Neighbours from Bedford Rd. and Cross Creek Blvd., in the former township of Guelph, filled the gallery at a public meeting preceding the last regular meeting of Guelph/Eramosa council. All were there to object to a development application from landowner Antonio Martone, for a Vacant Lot Condominium with eight 0.5 acre residential units, with a private street, private septic disposal and private on-site storm water management. These items are usually under municipal control, but this type of subdivision is com- pletely under the control of a condominium corporation, which pays for the mainte- nance. The proposed units are large, detached homes. The residents objected to the size and number of units, as a by-law stipulates a minimum of |-acre lots in the area for proper septic system function and ground water control. They objected to the storm water management plan, which involves two open ponds at the end of the street. They were concerned that the risk of flooding, already high, will increase. Most attested to soggy lawns well into June and constantly running sump- pumps. They also objected to esthetics and traffic of the new street and houses abut- ting their yards. Planner Bruce Don- aldson, of BSR&D, with various engineers, described the proposed septic system and storm water management ponds. They plan to "natural- ize" these ponds by planting grasses, plants etc. to allow it to self maintain. Residents worried about stench and safety, saying children will get around fences. Engineers said the storm water and septic designs are almost foolproof, and tried to as- sure residents that nothing would go wrong. Residents disagreed. Councillor Chris White said "This is a quality of life LIVING WITH DIABETES: Kylie Peacock, who has Type 1 diabetes, spoke at the Rockwood and district Lions meeting. The Lions plan to purchase CIA testing equip- ment for the area. This equipment will help to make life easier and safer for diabetics. From left are Kylie Peacock and her mother Rachelle, Lions chapter president Darryl Nichol, and secretary Victor Bissonnette. -Photo by Rebecca Ring Lions Club plans to buy new equipment for diabetics By Rebecca Ring Rockwood and District Lions Club plans to help area diabetics by purchasing C1A blood testing equip- ment. They. hope to involve . other area Lions Clubs in the project. At their last meeting, 14-year old Kylie Peacock, who has type-! diabetes, spoke about living with the disease and how this equip- ment can make it easier and more manageable. According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, over 2 million Canadians have diabetes, which is a chronic disease that has no cure. There are three types of dia- betes. Type | diabetes occurs when the pancreas no longer produces insulin, which is necessary to use sugar for energy. Approximately ten per cent of people with diabetes have type |. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body does not effectively use it. Ninety per cent of people with diabetes have type 2. Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that Bedford issue. | am a strong believer in local government and this turnout indicates you do not want this." He added that the by-law for a minimum |-acre unit size stands and he will not support changing it. Les Foote agreed and objected to the number of units. Theressa Gibson Smye added that the groundwater must be protect- ed as well as green spaces for FIT TO BE * TRIED Great Gift Giving Rockwood (519) 831-3221 Margaret lutzi B.A. CPTN, C.F.C. occurs during pregnancy. It affects approximately 3.5 per cent of all pregnancies and involves an increased risk of developing diabetes for both mother and child. Managing diabe- tes is crucial in preventing further complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, eye disease, erec- tile dysfunction, and nerve damage, which can result in amputation. Management includes a healthy diet low in simple sugars, regular ex- ercise, no smoking, weight control, and stress reduc- tion. Diabetes runs in families, especially Type 1. Type 2 diabetes is closely linked to lifestyle (poor diet, obesity, smoking, lack of exercise). A crucial factor in manage- ment is monitoring blood sugar levels. Kylie was diag- nosed with Type | diabetes at 8 years old. Since then, she has received over 11,000 needles for injecting insulin and testing blood sugar lev- els. To reduce the number of needles required, she now wears an insulin pump, which is inserted into her hip and delivers insulin at regular intervals. In addition to daily home tests, diabetics must have their blood tested at clinics or hospitals as oftews as every three months. This provides an overall picture of how the individual is doing. Usually, this involves very painful needles and draw- ing a significant amount of blood, which is particularly hard on children. Results are not known for two or three weeks. The new AIC testing equipment is less painful, re- quiring only a finger prick. It provides results in about four minutes. This means any problems can be addressed immediately, thereby reduc- ing negative effects. Kylie currently travels from Rockwood to Missis- sauga for this CIA test. The Lions plan to purchase this equipment, which will be located in Guelph, making this easier, faster test acces- sible to area diabetics. The Lions have regular fund raising events for projects such as this. Rd. development wildlife. She said she would not support this plan. David McCrae thanked the group for its' good conduct and said he could not support this plan, but could support the development of e-acre units. Mayor Clint Martin said "When you take out the . Yee space for the road, ponds and water control area then there is less than half acre per lot." He said he would not support is plan December 31, 2005 Rockmosa Community Centre '} "Bill Beattie & Friends" $80 dollars per couple. p= Doors open at 6:15p.m., Dinner at 7:00p.m Dancing 8:30p.m. to 1:30a.m. For info & tickets call: Victor Vissonnette - 519.853.1242 / Grant McRa - 519.856.4448 / Larry Wainwright -