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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-01-30, Page 9Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Times–Advocate 9 New Crime Stoppers signs Curbing vandalism — Recently, several businesses stepped up sup- porting a Crime Stoppers initiative aimed at reducing the vandalism at local schools. Metal Crime Stoppers signs measuring 12" by 18" were bought and placed on the exterior of every school within both the Avon Maitland District School Board and the Huron -Perth Catholic District School Board.Above from left are Crime Stoppers police co-ordinator Shawn McFalls, Exeter Public School vice-principal Shawn Allen and Exeter Heartland Community Credit Union manager Rob McVean, rep- resenting one of the businesses supporting the signs. Crime Stoppers is hoping the signs will help curb the amount of damage caused annually at the schools. In addition to this goal, it provides students easy access to the Crime Stoppers phone number (I -800-222-TIPS [8477])."Very few of our tips come from students and we'd like that to increase," says McFalls, adding,"They have a vast knowledge of what is happening within their community and we'd like to be able to tap into that resource?' Crime Stoppers is an anonymous program and for information leading to a crime being solved, tipsters can earn cash rewards of up to $2,000. (photolsubmitted) Simple steps to heart happiness (NC)—It's not news that having bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) can hurt your heart and ultimately lead to heart disease. Statistics show that 48 per cent of men and 43 per cent of women in Canada have elevated blood cholesterol levels, which may be putting them at risk for heart disease and stroke. Research shows that every • Eat less fat, especially saturated fat and trans fat. • Choose lean meats and low fat or skim milk dairy products. • Use spreads like butter, margarine and mayonnaise sparingly. • Be active and exercise regularly • Learn how to manage the stress in your life. one per cent drop in blood choles- terol reduces the risk of heart dis- ease by two per cent. A simple way to reduce LDL cholesterol levels by up to 10 per cent in just four weeks is to eat a cereal with psyllium fibre every day as part of a healthy diet. Achieving a healthy body weight, being physically active and control- ling your cholesterol levels are also essential for heart health. The following easy steps will help improve your heart health and lower your cholesterol: • Start your day with a cereal with psyllium fibre. • Enjoy a variety of foods from each of the four food groups in Canada's Food Guide - empha size whole grain and bran -based cereals and breads, other grain products, vegetables and fruit. • Increase your intake of fibre - rich legumes. Business Directory REPAIRS Sewing Machine REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES Free estimates 90 day Warranty Experienced since 1952 Sew and Save Centre Ltd. 149 Downie St., Stratford Phone 271-9660 • Eat more fibre: The daily value for fibre for Canadians is 25 grams per day. Talk to your doctor about how you can lower your cholesterol. Probus hears importance of conservation By Yvonne Reynolds SPECIAL TO THE TIMES -ADVOCATE EXETER — Tim Cumming, communica- tions specialist with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA), empha- sized the vital importance of protecting both our direct and indirect sources of water when he spoke to the Exeter Probus Club in January. The former journalist (with weeklies in Port Elgin, Seaforth and Goderich) noted the ABCA was the first Authority in Ontario, established in 1946 through the co-operative efforts of local municipali- ties to protect and conserve local resources. It is one of the richest water- sheds of its size in Canada in terms of habitat and inhabitants such as fresh water mussels. The alligator reportedly visiting the Morrison Dam created some excitement last year, but is not a pro- tected species here! Speaking on "The Power of Community," Cumming listed past achievements of the ABCA, how this was accomplished, and future opportunities for continued success. Among the successes is the MacNaughton Morrison section of the South Huron Trail. Volunteers were instrumental in sprucing up our section of the trail. Their ongoing stewardship includes picking up litter and reporting vandalism. Due to contributions of time and money from some community -minded people, those who can't walk the trail can be transported by a six -seater vehicle, which replaced the original tractor - drawn wagon. Seniors are especially appreciative of this service. Staff has planted thousands of trees, the lungs of our planet. Water quality is continually monitored, with protection and improvement a constant goal. Tasks like well decommissioning and septic tank pump -outs, carried out by the Authority, are funded by the county through the Huron Clean Water Project, which is also concerned with erosion control and livestock fencing. A Drinking Water Source Protection Committee under the aegis of the provincial Clean Water Act was set up last year to preserve and protect munici- pal water sources within the Ausable and Maitland Valley watersheds. Working groups formed in Exeter, Parkhill, Listowel, Wingham and Clinton will start next month to focus THE STONE CENTRE ANNUAL WINTER SALE Selected in stock Monuments, Markers & Cemetery Accessories REDUCED BY 20 to 70% Wide range of colours, sizes and styles Huge catalogue of very unique and one of a kind monuments! 118 MAIN STREET, DASHWOOD Jim Hoffman Tel: 519-237-3532 CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW OUR EXTENSIVE CATALOGUE on all aspects of protecting highly vul- nerable aquifers and areas around well- heads and water intakes at Grand Bend and Goderich. Education of the younger generation involved in agriculture to adopt new practices is another part of the ABCA's mandate. The ABCA is funded by user fees, grants from local municipalities, federal and provincial governments, and dona- tions. The Exeter Lions Club and the ABC Foundation sponsor the annual Conservation dinner and auction, which raised a "watermark high" of $40,000 a year for the past two years. Over the last 18 years, this partnership has funded half a million dollars of conservation measures. Cumming emphasized that nothing could be accomplished without partners. All success is due to the co-operation and contributions of individuals, service clubs and governments at all levels working with the Authority's dedicated staff. Some ways individuals can make a dif- ference are joining Friends of the South Huron Trail (which needs more volun- teers), leaving a local legacy and taking ownership of our actions. He concluded by tossing out the challenge: "Consider the role you might play". Besides a monthly meeting with a guest speaker, the Exeter Probus Club sched- ules an activity. January's, most fitting- ly, was a tour of the water filtration plant at Grand Bend. The club meets in the Primary Room (rented from the United Church) the third Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon. Guests are welcome. UN 2008 Municipal Budget PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Municipality of South Huron Citizens, business owners, and community groups are invited to attend the February 4, 2008 council meeting at 7:00 p.m. to provide 2008 budget input. Please provide Written Comments to the undersigned on or before February 4, 2008. Sandra Strang, Clerk Municipality of South Huron P.O. Box 759, 322 Main St. S., Exeter NOM 1 S6 Fax: 519-235-3304 www.town.southhuron.on.ca awpr wiser Itneale *Am Insurance Brokers Inc. ANNOUNCEMENT Jon Gaiser, of Gaiser Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc., would like to take this opportunity to welcome... JIM HEWITT our newest Broker to the firm specializing in Personal and Commercial Insurance. 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