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Huron Expositor, 2009-04-22, Page 19News The Huron Expositor • April 22' 2009 -POge i9° - Free activities offered locally next week during the Turn Off the Screens and Get 'in motion' contest Susan Huudrertmark __ Huron and Perth Counties are welcoming spring with the com- munity -wide Turn .Off the Screens and -Get "in motion" contest the week of April 27 to May 3. The goal is to encourage residents to make physical activity a part of their daily lives. Free activities during that week in Huron East are being offered at the Vanastra Recreation Centre including aqua aerobics classes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30- a.m. and Monday and Thursday at 8 p.m. As well, on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.there. will be a free family swim and a free active communities teen gath- ering at 7 p.m. While no free events will be of- fered at the Seaforth community centre during the "in. motion" week, manager Tadd Smith says roller skating began last week at the arena with evenings continu- ing once a- month into July. The sessions are offered May 20, June 17 and July 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. At the Hullett Wildlife Area, an Owl Prowl will be held at 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Sugar - Bush. See www.hullett- marsh.org for more information. Tracking forms will be available at all el- ementary schools, local recreation cen- tres, libraries, some workplaces and the health unit. People are encouraged to check off their forms daily with their screen -free time and physical activity. At the end of the week the forms are returned and will be, entered into draws for prizes. "Whether you have been hibernating for the winter or main- taining your physical activity routine, take this week to explore new options that are available," says in mo- tion steering commit- tee member from the Goderich YMCA, Jane Dawson. "We'd like to see everyone turn - off the screens — computer, television, games when they're not needed for. school or work — and get active. The goal is to encourage children and adults to be active for 30 minutes at least five days a week." A list of free events can be found Quoted 'The goal is to encourage children and :adults to be active for 30 minutes at y. least five days a week ;— Jane Dawson 'in motion' steering committee member at www hpinmotion.ca, or call your local recreation centre. The website also has a link to the Hu- ron County Trail brochure. Trail activities are always free. Check out the guided Spring Hike May 3. Some local libraries are also of- fering screen -free activities during this week. Dawson says physical activity is an important ingredient for good health. In Huron County only about half of residents aged 12 and over are active enough for health. More than half of adults are over- weight or obese and heart disease is the number one cause of death. As well, over one quarter of chil- dren are overweight or obese. Funding for this initiative comes from a Communities in Action Fund Grant from the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion, as well as municipal and community partners. HILDEBRAND PAINT & PAPER Call Doug for all of your painting and wallpapering needs Seaforth 519-527-0058 (519) 525-6078 • Agricultural • Residential • Commercial • Pole Line Construction Audit R. Wildos ELECTRIC R. # 4 Seaforth, ON NOK 1 WO (519) 522-1556.. This Spot Available Call the Huron Expositor 527-0240. TIIOMPSON URETHANE SPRAY .' FIBREGLASS INSULATION CaII Ron At 519-263-2319 Excavating Inc. Derrick VanDriel 519-440-8296 Simon Vanoriel 519.482483 J.'iiu `tor... ben/1401% Bobcats, Dozers, ihickirtd, etc. Complete Excavating Contractor This Spot. Available Can the Huron Expositor 527-0240 DUCHARME CARPENTRY & DRYWALL TIM DUCHARME 519-521-2068 MOBILE 519-525-0138 This Spot A vailable This Spot Available Call the Huron Expositor 527-0240 Call the Huron Expositor 527-0240 WHITNEY•RIBEY FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY MONUMENTS ROSS W. RIBEY DIRECTOR 87 Goderich St., Seaforth 519-527-1390 SILLS HOME HARDWARE SUPPLIES FOR THE HANDYMAN Bottled Water Refill Station • Plumbing • Heating • Electrical • Paint CARPET CLEANER RENTAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER Service & Re -Charge Depot GLASS & SCREEN REPAIR For All Your 0 Hardware Needs Main SL, SEAFORTH 519-527-1620 Visa, MC, Home Card, AM Express, Interact • SEW AND SAVE CENTRE LIMITED Sewing Machine and Singer Specialists Repairs to all makes •FREE ESTIMATES •ALL WORK GUARANTEED SALES Janome, Juki, Babyloci , Omega Machines LOTS OF USED MACHINES 149 Downie St. 1311 (Beside Hudson's Dept. Store) STRATFORD 519271-9660 Pre -planned and Pre - Arranged Funeral Services Available Sincere and Courteous Service SgS ELECTRIC: Steven Wynja RR#1 Seaforth ON (519)525-2389 Agricultural • Residential Commercial • Pole Line Construction PCRA-FSA F.icen.sW# 7000258 UPSHALL Backhoe Service • Backhoe • Dump Truck • Septic Installation Call: Dan Upshall Ph: 519-522-0984 Cell: 519-949-0183 Egmondville