HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-01-11, Page 14THE CITIZEN. THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007. PAGE 15.
Here we are a good week into the
new year. How many of you are
struggling to keep that resolution
you made? Perhaps you’ve even
forgotten what it was you vowed to
change this year already.
Take heart I heard on the radio last
week that if you tough it out with
those resolutions for 21 days, you
will have success. It seems that bythen the habit is set and one need notconcentrate quite so hard on theresolution.I think that just forming thethought to initiate some change in an
area of your life records it in the
back of the memory. Then when a
situation occurs the mind may
quietly slip into gear and help the
conscience out.
At least that is what I’m bankingon. Sort of like the old files in thecomputer memory.At any rate good luck to you; bythis time next week it will be almost22 days. Recognizing that a change
is needed is really the important step
with any resolution.
At time of reporting, Ann Potter
was a patient in Stratford General
Hospital. She was hoping to be
transferred to Clinton shortly. I’msure she would appreciate thesupport of your prayers, cards andconcern.Another villager is getting used tobeing referred to as bionic. Jane
Marshall received a new knee during
December at the Strathroy hospital.
She was a roommate to Josephine
MacGregor there. Husband John
claims Jane is progressing well.
Beware of card sharks
Seniors in Belgrave kicked off Hockey Days in North Huron by playing a little shoot at the
community centre last Friday. Ten tables were in play after a presentation by Barry and Dianne
Simpson, who told the group about their trip to South America, accompanied by a DVD
presentation of their pictures. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
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January 10
Love from your family
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
By BRENDA
RADFORD
Call
523-4296
PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO
Letting Go was the title of Rev.
Cook’s message at Londesborough
United Church on Sunday, Jan. 7.
The Old Testament reading was I
Samuel 2: 18-20 and 26, an account
of how Samuel served Eli in the
temple at Shiloh from the age of
three.
Jesus was left at the temple in
Jerusalem unknowingly by His
parents at a young age. They
returned for Him and were amazed
to find Him in discussion with the
teachers, a sign of His ministry to
come. This account is found in Luke
2: 41-52.
The morning’s responsive psalm,
Psalm 150, the last psalm, declares
“praise the Lord”.
Reports for Londesborough
United’s annual meeting need to be
submitted to the church office by
Jan. 14, next Sunday.
The senior choir will gather for
practice at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan.
14.
The Jan. 15 meeting for the UCW
will begin with dessert at 7:30 p.m.
with program and business to
follow.
The official board will meet at the
church on Tuesday, Jan. 23
commencing at 7:30 p.m. The
minutes of the last meeting are
ready for pickup in the church
narthex.
Letting Go,
sermon
topic
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County councillors voted at the
Jan. 11 meeting to send a letter to
Huron-Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell
asking for fair treatment for seniors
living in municipally-owned homes.
Information was included in the
agenda which reported an inequity
in the tax system for residents living
in municipally-owned long-term
care facilities.
According to a story by Lorna
Kippen in The Hamilton Spectator
residents of private (for profit)
homes are entitled to claim the
Ontario property tax credit while
residents of homes such as Huronlea
and Huronview are not.
While sending the letter was
supported, Huron East councillor
Bernie MacLellan wondered if there
wasn’t something else that could be
done. “It’s a travesty. It’s unfair and
there needs to be more action.”
Central Huron councillor Tim
Collyer who had seconded the
committee’s recommendation said
he was not sure if there was any
other solution. “In reality if you’re a
senior in long-term care you could
have an income and not pay tax. I
don’t know how you would break
down the costs, so there are two
sides.”
Taking the plunger
Minor hockey players helpfully demonstrated the toilet bowl
races prior to the contest held between periods in the All
Star game at the North Huron Wescast Community
Complex, as part of the Hockey Days fun. (Vicky Bremner photo)
County writes
Mitchell
By Bonnie Gropp
The Citizen
Challenge: Conflicting schedules leave no time
to enjoy meals together as a family
Solution:Studies show that eating family meals together is associated with
healthy eating patterns, such as eating more fruits and vegetables, more fibre and
less fat. Eating together also helps develop healthy food habits in children
particularly when parents are good role models. While it’s hard to make family
meals happen all the time — the ideas below will help your family eat well together
as often as possible.
• Be flexible – Try to schedule activities so you have some time everyday to eat
together. You might have to be more flexible with your main meal and vary it
according to daily activities. For example, dinner might be at 5:00 p.m. one night
and 7:00 p.m. another night.
• Make nutritious snacks available – Not everyone can wait for the family meal.
Healthy snacks can contribute to daily nutrient intakes. Prepare raw vegetables or
fruit plates ahead of time and keep in the fridge for after school or after work
snacks. Keep snacks in the car or in your bag to avoid the vending machines and
fast food stops. Handy snacks include: trail mix made with dry cereal, nuts, and
dried fruit; whole-grain or graham crackers; yogurt and cheese; individual
containers of fruit; water bottles and juice boxes.
• Keep track of winning meals. Mark up your cookbooks with comments like,
“too much work” or “tastes amazing!” or any additions/substitutions that worked for
a recipe. Make notes on every recipe you try so you know what you and your
family’s reaction to it was.