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The Citizen, 2009-09-24, Page 23The Huron County Health Unit iscelebrating Canadian BreastfeedingWeek the first week of October byrecommending babies eat local – bybreastfeeding.Senior public health nurse Marguerite Falconer says breast milk is best for babies because it increases protection against illnesses such as childhood diabetes, ear, chest and stomach infections, allergies, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. It may also help promote better brain development. The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding for at least the first six months of life. Falconer says there are many reasons eating local is best for babies, including: • The produce (breast milk) is all natural.• No distance travelled fromproducer (mom) to consumer(baby).• Produce (breast milk) isconsumed at the height of flavour and freshness. • Money stays in the hands of local producer (Mom doesn’t have to buy formula). Falconer says like eating locally all year ‘round, there may be challenges to breastfeeding, but there is a lot of support in Huron County for breastfeeding moms. “Breastfeeding isn’t always easy and mothers need to get the answers and solutions to their concerns.” The health unit has several services available to help breastfeeding mothers. The health unit and Babywearers is sponsoring a drop-inBreastfeeding Celebration onThursday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. –noon at the Ontario GovernmentBuilding in Clinton (100 Don St.).It’s a chance to socialize with others interested in breastfeeding information and supports. The health unit website has podcasts of Huron County mothers sharing their breastfeeding stories. These podcasts can be heard at www.huroncounty.ca/health Breastfeeding Week Canada is Oct. 1 – 7. It’s always planned for the first week after the ninth month of the year to symbolize the beginning of breastfeeding after birth. For more information about breastfeeding or the Celebration, call the Huron County Health Unit at 1-877-837-6143. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. PAGE 23. By Reba Jefferson The last meeting of the Wawanosh Sewing Machines was held on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Jeffersons. The meeting began with president Reba Jefferson leading the pledge. She then led meeting five’s roll call which asked what a variety of sewing tools looked like. Reba also led meeting six’s roll call which had members discuss things besides clothes that can be sewn, who they knew that sewed a lot and what they sewed. Members said that sheets, pillow cases, curtains, binders and more could be sewn. Members knew a variety of different people who sew a lot, and they sew a variety of things. Cathy Drennan, leader, showed members a variety of seam finishes, darts, gathering and other sewing tips. Cathy then gave information on the Lucknow Fall Fair. Members can enter their sewing projects in the youth section or the open section. The club was then divided into their secretary groups to learn about a specific topic. Groups presented to the club information on fabric, properties of cotton, pressing and seam finishes. Tina Drennan, junior leader, then led a competition on all things sewing. The groups were quizzed on all the things they had learned in the club. It was a close game with the score being very close going into the final question, which asked members why you must trim and grade seams. All groups knew that if you didn’t trim and grade seams it would be too bulky and there would be a line where the seams met. After the quiz was over, members were given a paper copy to write down all the answers they had just reviewed. Cathy then demonstrated how to sew on a button. Reba closed the meeting with the motto and members enjoyed a snack provided by Eileen George, a leader. The achievement program will be held on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. in Goderich. 382742 Love Your Family & Friends Happy 25th Anniversary Rick & Anne Elliott Happy 60th Birthday Linda Jacklin Love, Lori, Brian & Gary Teamwork Maisy Jefferson and Mary Kate Higgins work together on their sewing projects for the Wawanosh Sewing Machines 4-H club meeting. (Photo submitted) Last meeting for sewing club Celebrating breastfeeding The wave It was Ambassador of the Brussels Fall Fair, Jolanda Smith’s time to shine last week when the fair took the village over. She was one of the crowning jewels of the parade that went through town last Wednesday. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Sponsored by the Blyth Business Association Advance tickets available at: Elliott Nixon Insurance, Blyth 519-523-4481 Sharon’s Cars in Miniature, Blyth 519-523-9028 Cinnamon Jim’s, Brussels 519-887-8014 This advertisement sponsored by HOWSON & HOWSON LTD.