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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-10-09, Page 1212 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, October 9, 2013 line lakeshoreadvance.com OMI Agency Winter wheat, shown here blowing In the breeze, Is the exception to Ontario's downward trend as It's expected to come in at its highest level in five years. Get your flu shot Free and close to home Book an appointment at your doctor's office, or Check with your pharmacy, or Drop in at our community clinics. CDDrive-thru Clinic For people with medical conditions that limit mobility. Appointment only, cal 11-877-837-6143 ext. 2329. Saturday, October 26 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Huron County Health Unit 77722B London Road Clinton got flu shot Huron County Health Unit ti Community Clinics for all ages Family Express Line for parents with children Clinton Monday, October 28 3-7 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion 95 Kirk Street Brussels Monday, November 18 3-7 p.m. Brussels Community Centre 800 Sports Drive I Mr. HURON ( 0 t' V' 1 1• John Miner OMI Agency This year won't be a bin buster for Ontario farmers. The province's producers expect to harvest less of fust about everything, according to a Statistics Canada survey released Friday. The report pegs anticipated soybean produc- tion at 3 million tonnes, down 13.2% from a year ago. Much of the drop in one of Ontario's biggest cash crops is the result of a 10.4%, drop in yields from the year before. Production of corn for grain is also expected to fall 1.6%, to 8.6 million tonnes, mainly because of a decline in harvested acreage. Lower production in Ontario in 2013, com- pared to the year before, is also forecast for bar- ley, ctulola, oats and spring wheat. 'Ihe exception to the downward trend is winter wheat, of which production is expected to come in at the highest level in five years. Nationally, the Stats Canada survey --- based on interviews with 10,500 farmers early last month found Canadian farmers expect higher production for most crops this year. 'lhe lower Ontario production comes as prices have fallen from their record territory of 2012, when a severe drought in the 11.S. Midwest raised concerns over North American supplies. Earlier this week, corn plunged to a three-year low and was trading on Chicago futures market Friday at $4.39 a bushel. Last year, corn traded on Chicago at more than $8 a bushel. john. a►irrc'r(i)surrrru'd iu.ca Iden can coo Grand Bend Community Health Centre Men CAN cook, and Yea, men DO cook u evi- denced by a public health education program supported by the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre, During monthly meetings, a group (gamic attendees prepares a multi -course meal consistblg of an appetzu entree, soup or vegeta- ble, salad, drink, and dessert. The group divides into teams to prepare each of the meal compo- nentig�prepatatiora tasty, healthy meal fol- lowiAt the of the three hour session, one of the Food Ade*** talks about the health ben- efits and preparadon techntques for the recipes they have Chosen for the day. Following the meal, there is a voup discussion about the prepareften. flavor and health benefits of the meal just con- sumed. Recipes aredlatributedto attendees, and they ace encouraged to prepare these recipes at hanks: Patricia !stated dietitian, initiated this pmogtrabn to i concerns of recently wid- owed man who were le to cook. The pro - continue, to flourish under the dlrec- of Miranda Burgess, registered dietician, and 1 11 guided by two Huron County Community Food Advisors, Donna Hodgins and Judy Dalrymple. '1(bday men who attend have a variety of cooking skills --some are quite comfortable in the kitchen, some know the basics, while others come to learn. Over the course of the last year topics covered include budget shopping, label reading, reducing sodium and dietary fat. use of herbs, cooking with turkey, wild game, and seafood. A major empha- sis has been placed on the newer aspects of food safety in cooking. When surveyed, attendees have emphasized the educational value of these ses- sions, contributing a significant improvement in their nutrition and overall health. Also, the ses- sions are fun for both attendees and staff, Every- one is quite welcoming and enjoys the camaraderie. Cooking sessions are held in the Community Room on the second floor of the Health Centre, at 10 AM, the last Wednesday of the month. A $5 donation from each pardcipant covers the cost of the food. Mote information can be obtained from Jim De Zorzi at 519-243-1683. All men interested in learning more about food handling and preps' - radon are encouraged and welcome to attend.