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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-09-03, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2003. Food Safety 101 for bagged lunches Back we go! Though summer is not officially over, the first sign that fall is close at hand arrived Tuesday with back to school. From left: Cassie, Ally and Mikayla Henry are all smiles as they make their way into Blyth public school for the first day of the 2003-2004 term. (Sandra Johnstone photo) Little change in enrollment at most elementary schools Enrollment at area schools has remained fairly steady. Hullett Central Public School enrolment is the same as last year at I9I students. New staff members are Janice Hutchison-Ryan, half- time Grade l and educational assistants, Helen VandenHeuvel and Ruth Stautener. the latter of whom will be half-time at Blyth. Grey Central Public School enrolment is up slightly to 255 students. Bill Ganand is the new SCC teacher and Ruth Uyl is a new EA. Seaforth Public School enrolment is down but students are still registering. New staff members are Kay Johns, Katie Robbins and Tarra Green, resource teachers; Jennifer VanBakel, SCC; Stephen Simper, exchange teacher from England and Cheryl Wetlaufer, half-time kindergarten Angela Badley is back in the Grade I class. Brussels Public School enrolment is up slightly to 194 students. New staff is Erin Baan, Grade 6/7 and choir; Heather Laurie. Grade 5/6 and music; Kendra Inglis, EA; Tamara Crocker, half-time EA and Wayne Stewart, Grade 2/3. East Wawanosh Public School enrolment is up from 185 to 194. New stall is Krysta Goodall in the kindergarten class, Melissa Dunnell in the Grade 4/5 class. Jason LcRoux in the Grade 7/8 class and Margaret Stapleton in the Grade 7 class A new resource teacher is yet to be announced. Blyth Public School enrolment is down hv lour to 193 students. New stall is Jane Badham. Grade 5/6, Lisa Cairncross. Grade 7 and Susan Bicman. primary physical education. Sacred Heart School in Wingham has enrolment down slightly to 138. New teachers are Danielle Gerard. Grade 4/5; David Cann. Grade 7/8 and Vicky Josse. library technician. F.E. Madill Secondary School enrolment is up to 1,001 students. Central Huron Secondary School enrolment is up to 675 students. Goderich District Collegiate Institute enrolment is down slightly to 620 students. Listowel District Secondary School enrolment is steady at 1.050 students. St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED Are your interested in making decisions that could have significant impact on health care at the district, regional and provincial levels? If you answered 'yes', the Grey Bruce Huron Perth District Health Council has the perfect volunteer opportunity. The DHC currently has several vacancies on its Board of Directors. DHC board members are local citizens appointed by the provincial government as advisors to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. If you are interested in becoming a member of the District Health Council, please submit a letter of interest by September 23rd, 2003 to: Recruitment and Development Committee Grey Bruce Huron Perth District Health Council 235 St. George Street Mitchell, Ontario N0K 1N0 Fax; 519-348-9749 For more information, please contact Debbie Deichert at (519) 348-4498 or 1-888-648-3712. ddeichert@gbhpdhc.on.ca MUNICIPAL ELECTION - 2003 VOTER S LIST for the MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY The Voter's List for the 2003 Municipal Election, for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, has been prepared as required under the Municipal Elections Act and is available for inspection from the 2nd day of September, 2003 at the Municipal Office for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, at 41342 Morris Road, during normal office hours. Electors should examine the list to ensure that their names and relevant information are correctly shown. Applications for inclusions, additions or corrections to or deletions from the list may be made by an elector completing and filing a form obtained at the office of the Clerk during normal office hours. Revision to the Voter's List by electors will commence at 9.00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2003 and the last day for filing application by an elector on their own behalf concerning inclusion, additions, corrections or deletions is Monday, November 10, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. Nancy Michie, Clerk Municipality of Morris-Turnberry School enrolment is up from 701 to 726 students. There are also several changes of principals and vice-principals in area schools. Jane Morton is the new principal at Blyth. Kim Black is now at Seaforth. Herb Klassen is at Central Huron. Mike Ash is at Goderich. The new principal at Listowel is Jackie Campbell. New vice-principals include Sheila Jankowski at CHSS and John Matthews and Ralf Mesenbrink at LDSS. (NC)—Bagged lunches are healthy, economical and nutritious. But they also pose the threat of hosting harmful bacteria, unless food is handled and packed properly. Use the following tips as your study guide for “Food Safety 101”: • Spill-proof, seal-able bags are a must for transporting and storing food safely. Stock up on these items to keep leftovers ready for the lunch box. • Preparing lunch the night before is a great time-saver. Store lunches safely in the refrigerator overnight. • Prepare a clean surface for lunch packing. Wash your hands, utensils and counter with hot, soapy water to destroy bacteria. • Sandwiches are a popular lunchtime staple: look for lunchmeat with a reputable brand name to Challenge: Getting enough fibre to promote a healthy digestive system and help control blood sugar and cholesterol levels Solution: High fibre foods are generally lower in fat and may also help with weight control as they provide bulk to make you feel full. Women up to the age of 50 should aim for 25 grams of fibre per day. Check labels for foods containing more than 4 grams of fibre per serving to help you boost your intake Fibre-rich foods include dried cooked beans and lentils, green peas, papayas, pears with skin, mangoes, potatoes with skin, dried fruit, berries, nuts and seeds, whole grain breads and cereals. Car Oiling at Lee's Service Centre (formerly Dave's Car Oiling) Inner Fenders Hood Underside DoorPanels We use Hot, Acid Free, New Oil CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 1 pm - 9 pm; Fri. 1 pm - 6 pm; Sat. 8 am - 12 noon (Weather permitting) 348 Dinsley St. E., Blyth 523-9151 ensure food safety. • Consider using an insulated travel bottle. It will keep leftover soup, chili or stew safe and hot until you’re ready to enjoy it. • Look for a freezer gel pack and an insulated lunch box. These items will keep foods like sandwiches cool until lunchtime, preventing bacterial growth. • Store your lunch in a refrigerator at work or school, if possible. If not, avoid leaving your lunch in direct sunlight or near any heat source. Congratulations, you are now a “Food Safety 101” graduate. You are certified to pack safe bagged lunches, and to teach your favourite students about the importance of food safety. For graduate-level food safety tips, visit www.mapleleaf.com.