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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-03-13, Page 11THE HEART-HEALTHY TOP TEN LIST (NC)—While there's no such thing as a "miracle food," there are certain foods that everyone should try to eat' more of — fruit, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. Terrific for heart health, they provide nutrients such as vitamins, beta carotene, lycopene, plant sterols, folic acid, and fibre. I. Broccoli. For vitamin C, beta carotene, folic acid - 2. Cantaloupe. For vitamins A and C and beta carotene. 3. Beans or legumes. For protein, iron, plant sterols, folic acid, and fibre. 4. Sweet Potatoes. For vitamins A and C, beta carotene, potassium, and fibre. 5. Salmon, tuna, rainbow trout. For omega-3 fatty acids. 6. Spinach, kale, swiss chard. For vitamins A and C, beta carotene, calcium, folic acid, and fibre. 7. Oranges. For vitamin C, folic acid, and fibre. 8. Tomatoes. For lycopene. • 9. Wholegrain breads and cereals. For vitamin 13 and fibre. 10. Soybeans and soy products. For B vitamins, isofiavones, and plant sterols. - News Canada Youth tiStrategle Empl=ty ernploi )e plot Summer Jobs IMPORTANT NOTICE To Employers Summer Career Placements is a wage subsidy program that enables employers to hire students during the summer for a period of 6 to 16 weeks. Private, public and not-for-profit employers are invited to submit their application by: April 2, 2002* The objective of the program is to provide students with work .experience related to their field of study. Applications will be evaluated based on the quality of the experience offered, local and regional priorities as well as available budgets. To apply or to find out more about this program, please contact your nearest Human Resources Development Canada office or call 1 800 935-5555. Internet: www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca . * Please note that the application deadline for the Northwest Territories and Nunavut is April 9,2002. f Human Resources Developpement des Development Canada ressources humaines Canada Canada THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2002. PAGE 11. As Hwy. 4 was closed to traffic on Sunday morning there was no service at The Londesboro Happy Gang Seniors hosted a euchre tournament at the Londesboro Hall on Friday, March 8. there Londesboro United Church. Rev. Paul Ross is on holidays this week. Anyone requiring pastoral care should contact Rev. Eugen Bannerman at 523-4224. Next Sunday the guest speaker at Londesboro United Church is Rev. John Roberts of Belgrave. Meetings of the session, committee of stewards and were 17 1/2 tables of card players. Rita Flynn and Verna Gibbings certainly had a great the official board of Londesboro United Church begin at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19. The sympathy of the community is extended to Gail and Harry Lear on the death of Gail's mother, Mary Manning. Mary and her husband, Bill, farmed just east of Londesboro from 1932 to 1973. The couple moved to evening taking the high couple prize with 88 points. The second highest couple, Frank and Kay Bear, had just Blyth in 1973 When they sold their farm to the present owners, Bob and Sylvia Trick. The weather the past weekend caused me to wonder what life would be like in a climate that was always the same. Wouldn't one miss the vagaries of Mother Nature? Weather as a conversation starter; and the re-adjusting of schedules and 77 points. Close behind for third place with 76 points were Stewart and Lois Chamney. Six lone hands was popular with four couples tied - the Applebys, the Johnstons, the events. From my kitchen windOw during the warm months it is not unusual to spot twirling "dust" devils. However, Sunday's high winds and a dusting of snow sent "snow" devils dancing across the lawn and field. "Hello" to Matt in Sault Ste. Marie, a long distance reader. Archarqbaults and the Mac Gregors . _ Share-the- wealth was shared by Lloyd Glousher, Evelyn Christensen and Delores Howatt. The next euchre evening is Friday, April 12. FROM LONDESBORO March busy time in 4-H Happy Gang hosts euchre tournament The month of March is an exciting time for the Ontario 4-H program, with the planning and organizing of new clubs, holding provincial leadership camp and providing volunteer training sessions. Since the 4-H program started in Waterloo County in 1915, thousands of young people have developed new skills, participated in exciting opportunities, made new friends and had fun. Last year, over 7,000 young people were involved in almost 1,200 clubs and completed over 12,000 projects. The 4-H clubs that are set to start over the next few weeks will involve six or more members between the 10 to 21 years of age, from both the country and the city. Based on the interests of the volunteer leader and members, the club can select from over 65 different types of , projects, ranging from photography to woodworking, from life skills to livestock, and from square dancing to conservation. The Huron Hurricanes travelled to Ingersoll to participate in the Cami Winter Invitational swim meet earlier this year. The Hurricanes had great results finishing in the top AO for 25 out of 28 races that they entered. The Hurricanes were led by a strong performance by Megan Morris who placed first in five events in the women's 15-18 -category: the 50-metre fly with a time of 33.12 sec., 50-metre back (36.13 sec.), 50-metre breaststroke (41.99 sec.), 50- metre free (30.10) and the 100-metre fly (1:20 sec.) Morris finished this effort with a second-place finish in the 100-metre fly (1:18 sec.). Megan Lee led the Horricanes with a powerful showing by placing first in the women's 15-18 category in 200-meter back (2:59 sec.) Ind 400-metre free .(5:45 ;ec.). Lee _followed .this up with a Second-place finish in he 50-metre fly (37.13 sec.), 100-metre free (2:38 sec.) and [00-metre backstroke (1:23 ec.). Lee finished the meet vith a third-place finish iii the ;0-metre breaststroke (44.66 ec.) and 50-metre backstroke Interesting clubs from last year included: A Sporting Chance, with over 50 members; a drama club that acted in a television commercial; and Our Heritage Club that focused on how quilts were used in the Black Underground Railroad. Provincial Leadership Camp, to be held March 9-14, provides senior 4-H members with leadership, communication .and organizational skills and is an example of the many opportunities that are available through the 4-H program. ' Conferences, exchange trips, scholarships and competitions held throughout the year provide the 4-H members and volunteers with the chance to meet new friends, travel, and learn the skills they require to be strong leaders and better citizens. In the upcoming month, 4- H volunteers will be involved in training sessions to learn about the new projects and to improve their "hands-on" youth teaching skills. Volunteer leaders will be (38.44 sec.). In the 13 to 14 women's category Christy Hartman put forth great effort in obtaining a top 10 finish placing 10th in the 50-metre fly (personal best time of 45.59 sec.). .Hartman continued this effort by placing 11th in the 50- metre breaststroke and 12th in the 50-metre free. Robyn Lobb, competing in men's 11-12, helped boost the Hurricanes to great success by having four top 10 placements. Lobb placed third in 50-metre fly (44.16 sec.) and 50-metre breaststroke (48.50 sec.), eighth in 50- metre free and ninth in the 50- metre backstroke. The youngest member of the Hurricanes to travel to Ingersoll, Jessica Sparling competed in the women's 10 and under. Sparling had outstanding success placing first in 50-metre fly (50.38) and 50-metre free (36.95). Sparling continued with an energetic effort with second- place finishes in the 100- metre backstroke (1:30 sec.), 200-metre free (2:50 sec.), 100-metre free (1:22 sec.), 200-metre backstroke (3:11 sec.) and the 50-metre learning about two of the new projects being introduced this year. The Craft Project is a flexible club that teaches how to make a yariety of crafts like twig baskets and Christmas decorations. Ice fishing is one of the topics in the new Take a Kid Fishing II project. Sharing ideas between fellow volunteers and learning new skills about providing training to young people will be some of the sessions covered during the regular volunteer training sessions being held across the province. The 4-H program is administered and co- ordinated at the local level by a volunteer Association. Across the province, the 54 associations coordinate activities, screen volunteers and distribute - resource materials. To learn more about the 4-H program in Ontario visit the web site at w w w.4 - hontario .c a or call the 4-H Ontario office at 1-877-410- 6748. backstroke (42.03 .sec.). Sparling completed her success with a third-place finish in the 50-metre breaststroke. Many hands It was work day for the members of the Londesboro United Church on Monday. While some members gave the building an early spring cleaning others began work on a quilt. The ladies have recently contributed two quilts to an auction in Stratford to raise funds for cancer research. From left; Brenda Radford, Florence Snell, Gail Lear and Mary Peel. (David Blaney photo) Sparling oustanding at winter swim meet