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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-01-22, Page 22Illnourolis.1.11111ftamels Rs; &make 33hop Make Your Own- Beer, Wine, Coolers _ and: Fruit Wine (tren, here or at home!) 84 Kingston St., GODERICH 524-2323 GRADUATION Jennifer Anne Cowing received her Bachelor of Science (Hon. Zoology) from the University of Western Ontario on June 5, 2003. She achieved Dean's Honour List standing. Jen has accepted a position with U.W.O.'s Department of Animal Care and Veterinary Services. Congratulations Jen, from Talbot McInnis, proud fiancé and Neil, Sue and Rob Gowing, proud parents and brother. rylociNa 3,0° -2->715 -c1„,?"10‘.4"4 \l 4..Ass,IJ cre0,01 I c.;(1 .5 0 ) 5 Om ' v‘Nktv,' 2,75 14(ls tiara 2„15 k;&,, I (io co 2 16 ki:h. 1.4 (( t ,t Challenge: Getting enough calcium and vitamin D to maintain strong bones and protect against osteoporosis Solution: Women 19-50 years of age should consume 1000 mg of calcium and 5 ug (200 IU) of Vitamin 0 per day. Milk and milk products, such as cheese and yogurt provide the most readily available source of calcium and other bone building nutrients. Other sources include calcium-fortified beverages (soy, rice and orange juice) tofu made with calcium sulfate, salmon and sardines with bones, sesame seeds and almonds. Bok Choy, kale and Oroccoli also provide calcium but in smaller amounts. Vitamin D is four.d in fluid milk, eggs, fish and fish liver oils, margarine as well as in soy and rice beverages fortified with vitamin D. Sunlight on the skin can be a major source of vitamin 0 but is limited in Canada from October to March and by use of sunscreens. To prevent osteoporosis women are encouraged to get enough calcium, vitamin D and protein, limit caffeine, have sodium in moderation, and keep active particularly with weight-bearing activity. PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004. Brussels man opens new laundromat Soapy business Big Suds Laundromat in Brussels held its grand opening on Saturday giving Brussels citizens the opportunity to get rid of their old clothes by donating them to the Thrift Shop after a free wash. Jim Lee owner of MDS on Turnberry Street., spent eight months restoring the room next to his office adding seven washing machines and four dryers with the help of Charles Corbett and Norm McClelland. Left, Corbett, Lee and his dog Hoover. (Elyse DeBruyn photo) By Elyse DeBruyn Citizen staff Brussels citizens celebrated the grand opening of a new laundromat on Saturday with coffee, treats and lots of soapy water. Jim Lee of Mechanical Design Services (MDS) in Brussels spent eight months restoring the room next to his office with help from Charles Corbett (also with MDS) and Norm McClelland. With all that hard work, Big Suds Laundromat is now opened seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. "The idea came after people in Brussels completed a survey. The second most needed thing was a laundromat," said Lee. Those who came for the grand opening were encouraged to bring old clothes that were washed free- of-charge and donated to the Thrift Shop. Corbett said he was startled to learn of the number of people who By Elyse DeBruyn Citizen staff A local woman's dream and her vision to make Blyth a more inviting town, has brought, in a new coffee house to main street. Katherine Chinnick of Blyth wanted a place for people to sit, relax and share conversation. So on Jan. 12, she opened the doors .to Earth Spirit Tea and Coffee House with the motto "sit long, talk much." "I wanted to run a coffee house because I liked the idea of people sitting and relaxing," she said. When she came to Canada, coffee shops were few and far between, so she and a friend had plans to some day open one. "As artists, we used to sit in coffee shops all the time. It was a very European thing to do. Coffee shops were everywhere, but they weren't big here." Earth Spirit Tea and Coffee House offers a wide selection to choose from including 34 different flavours travelled out of town to do their laundry. "I was surprised to hear that people would go to Goderich or Listowel to do their laundry. It's nice to give Brussels one more thing downtown. We don't want to see the town fade away," said Corbett. Lee said they had been wanting to rent the adjoining room out, but no one showed any interest, so they decided to turn it into a laundromat. They realized the floor was starting to decay and upon investigating the problem, they discovered a concrete foundation from the old presses of the former Brussels Post which they were able to utilize. This was perfect because the heavy-duty washing machines needed to be mounted on concrete. The original ceiling from the 1800s was restored, new drywall was put up and the floor was fixed. "It was nice to restore the ceiling that was there for years. A lot of work has gone into this and we've of tea from all around the world. She said her favourite flavour of tea, Sri Lanka, comes from South India. It's a black tea with honey, vanilla and some Indian spices. Other flavours come from China, Japan and Kenya. She said it's important to buy things locally, so all her coffee comes from Canadian roasters. She also tries to be as ecological as possible with her waste. "I recycle everything possible," she said. Before the store was a café, it was Old Village Wicker and Gifts, so Chinnick had to put a kitchen in the back room. She also repainted and added new carpet. As part of the decor she brought a part of her artistic background in and has local paintings displayed on the walls for people to purchase. In time she said she hopes to bring in bar stools and a couch to make the atmosphere more relaxed. Along with the tea she offers espressos, americans, which are tried to make it a fun place with bright colours," said Lee. Big Suds Laundromat has four washing machines that hold 20 pounds, one that holds 30 pounds, two top load washing machines and four dryers with 8,000 BTUs (British thermal units.) Lee said the 30-pound machine is good for barn clothes or big blankets that people wouldn't want to wash at home and the dryers are hotter and faster than the standard in-home dryers. The dryers cost 25 cents a minute for a normal load and the washing machines cost $1.50 a load. There isn't a change machine yet, but during business hours, MDS will have change and after hours Brussels Variety will provide it. They are asking people to bring their own laundry detergent, but hope to have a dispenser soon. Corbett said one concern they do have is vandalism. "We're worried about vandals, so we are putting in a video surveillance camera." espressos with hot chocolate, and lattes. She also offers a light lunch which is homemade and includes soup, fruit salad, seasonal veggies, Greek salad, egg salad, a house salad, grilled cheese and let's not forget desserts. "I really like introducing people to things that I'm interested in. It's exciting educating people. Food is so much a part of comforting ourselves and I love the warm comforting feeling it gives," she said. Earth Spirit is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chinnick will be expanding her hours in the summer during the Blyth Festival season. "The best part is that I can make ethical choices on how to run my business, especially ecologically. That's really important to me." Coffee time Katherine Chinnick makes a mocha latte, just one of the many items on the menu of her newIT-opened café, Earth Spirit Tea and Coffee House, located on Queen Street in Blyth. (Elyse DeBruyn photo) Coffee shop opens in Blyth PARTICIPATE IN A LOCAL RESEARCH PROJECT Do you have a child six years of age or younger? WE NEED YOUR HELP! The Centre for Research and Education in Human Services (The Centre) is doing a study to learn about the experiences of low-income and isolated families with young children in Huron County. • Do you have trouble making ends meet? Do you feel isolated and alone? • Would you like to talk about your experiences as a parent in Huron County? Huron County health and child care agencies will use the information gathered to: • determine what Huron County families need to raise healthy children; • assist agencies to plan and provide appropriate services and programs. The survey will take 1 hour and may be done in your home. To thank you for your time you will get $10. This is an opportunity to share your experiences! To participate or for more information contact: Kim Ross, Huron County Health Unit Kristen Roderick/The Centre 482-3416 or 1-877-837-6143 (519) 741-1318 This project is sponsored by the Huron County Health Unit, Rural Response for Healthy Children, Pathways to Self-Sufficiency, and the Huron-Bruce Ontario EarlyYears Centre.