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Clinton News Record, 2016-04-20, Page 3James Rowat of Toronto and Marianne Dykstra use the treadmills at the Central Huron YMCA. Rowat appreciates that when he comes to visit it is nice to be able to take advantage of the facilities at this Y through his Toronto membership. Central Huron YMCA is geared to growth this year CONTINUED FROM > PAGE 2 Central Huron YMCA has the Energy Zone for kids. This is interactive play -based equipment including a light - up game floor, self-propelled climbing wall and kickbox- ing. Children and youth pro- gramming and camp days are offered through the YMCA during school breaks and on PA Days. The sum- mer programming is cur- rently being planned. The YMCA Strong Kids Campaign is a charity con- structed on the principal that everyone should have access to recreation, regard- less of financial circum- stances. It is particularly important for children and youth. Any money raised in a community through this charity is used within that community. Some recrea- tional programs that can be provided through this fund- ing include YMCA member- ships, YMCA camps and the Youth Recreation and Sports Program (Huron RASP). With the weather improv- ing, now is a good time to check out what the Central Huron YMCA has to offer to improve your ability to enjoy and active lifestyle and be a vital part of your commu- nity. Be sure to watch for the new programming coming soon. For more information drop into the Central Huron YMCA in the Eastlink Arena at 239 Bill Fleming Drive, Clinton, call 519-482-3655, visit the website at www. ymcaswo.ca or see them on Facebook at Central Huron YMCA. Valerie Gillies Photos Clinton News Record Joel Boughen and Brett Taylor work out with the free weights as a hobby to train and keep healthy. Here Boughen does a bench press while Taylor acts as his spotter. WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE Learn More: www.nwmo.ca nwmo NUCLEAR WASTE SOCIETE DE GESTION MANAGEMENT DES DECHETS ORGANIZATION NUCLEAIRES Wednesday, April 20, 2016 • News Record 3 Determine your cancer risk with My CancerlQ Special to the Clinton News Record In less than 5 minutes, Huron County residents can receive a personal- ized risk assessment of their chances of develop- ing certain cancers. April is Daffodil Month which promotes the awareness and preven- tion of cancer in Ontario. The Huron County Health Unit encourages residents to take a few minutes this April, or any time, to visit MyCan- cerlQ.ca. My CancerlQ calcu- lates personalized risk assessments of develop- ing melanoma, breast, cervical, colorectal, kid- ney or lung cancer through interactive questionnaires. Based on the results, My CancerlQ helps Huron County residents reduce their risk of specific can- cers by also providing an action plan with tips and resources based on their individual risk factors. "The My CancerlQ assessments are based on the latest scientific evi- dence about cancer risk factors," says Angela Will- ert, Senior Public Health Promoter. "The questions relate to factors or behav- iours that research shows are linked to the risk of developing a specific type of cancer:' Launched in 2015 and updated even further this year, My CancerlQ helps Ontarians learn more, and do more, about their health. Cancer Care Ontario, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care, developed the tool. "Preventing cancer starts with a good under- standing of your cancer risk," says Willert. "That's what Daffodil Month is all about:' Since its launch, more than 146,000 cancer risk assessments have been completed at My Can- cerlQ. Take a few minutes today to complete your own personal cancer risk assessments at MyCan- cerlQ.ca. I I I.I! Fr[ r•ioGUC1!C.*S T6�E 5lHT} dk TREBTITE Tisa 4 Ei€y €A1 -- THEEINEET 011FJUISo- , -riiKE7SS 35.00 ., BUM FRIDAY. may 13 Blvd, M rn3:ir1 Riad 519-523-9340 0 ur blytheactm.Lem 5HIWTIME &CIO pen VISIT OW7FAL, P.'4.., • i7 F<FR MQREIMFO