Sunday, December 30, 2012 - The Morning Star A29
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Nov. 6: Born to Raffaele Scotto Lachianca and Shawna Klassen-Roth of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 10 oz., named Francesco Solomon Scotto Lachianca. A grandson for Wanda Klassen-Roth and Bob Barten of Vernon, B.C., Filomena Carabellese and Francesco Scotto Lachianca of Procida, Italy, Doug Roth of Vernon. A great-grandson for Elsie Klassen, Bill Roth, both of Vernon, Frank and Shirley Luciani of Kamloops, B.C., Carmine Carabellese, Carmella Ambrosino of Procida, Italy. Nov. 9: Born to Natasha and Ron Ashby of Vernon, a boy, 6 lbs. 9 oz., named Tayo Allan. A brother for Kara, New Additions 19; Hunter, 16; Brooklyn, 9. A grandson for Allan and Carol Budan of Coldstream, B.C., Richard and Ethel Ashby of Kelowna, B.C. A great-grandson for Lillian and the late Bud Hallam of Vernon, B.C., Jean and Alex Budan of Leask, Sask. Nov. 29: Born to Jason and Sarah Podollan of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 3 oz., named Thompson Jay. A brother for Hudson, 3; Gunner, 2. A grandson for David and Leah Podollan of Vernon, B.C., Harry and Carol Bryant of Hutto, Texas, Greg Smith of Coldwater, Fla., Bill and Arlene Hampton of Clarkston, Mich. A great-grandson for Ruby Fraser of Victoria, B.C. Nov. 30: Born to Mark and Heather Maillet of Vernon, a boy, 10 lbs., named Matthew Anthony. A brother for Caleb, 4; Connor, 3. A grandson for Paul and Linda Danielson of Vernon, B.C., Mary and Peter Thompson of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Dec. 6: Born to Christal Murphy and Jeff Armstrong of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 7 oz., named Evelyn Ann Armstrong. A sister for Owen, 2. A granddaughter for Laine and Margaret Murphy of Vernon, Shannon Armstrong and Ron Kesslar of Medicine Hat, Alta. A great-granddaughter for Jerry and BettyLou Smith of Swift Current, Sask. Dec. 7: Born to Jason and Kristie Wadsworth of Lumby, a boy, 6 lbs. 10 oz., named Jayden David. A brother for Jessiah, 6; Jaxon, 5. A grandson for Dave Wadsworth of Coldstream, B.C., Rosie and Bill Turcotte of Medicine Hat, Alta., Greg and Penny Robinson of Ashton Creek, B.C., Walt and Julie Hamacher of Nelson, B.C. A greatgrandson for Ken Wadsworth, Jack Drew, both of Vernon, B.C., Marie Olich of Ashton Creek. Dec. 8: Born to Nick and Jessica Turner of Calgary, a girl, 7 lbs. 8 oz., named Isabella Marie. A sister for Liam, 3; Leo, 2 A granddaughter for Roy and Brigitte Turner of Lumby, Martin and Elaine Collins of Kelowna. A great-granddaughter for Leo and Marg Jeske of Westbank. Dec. 8: Born to Angela Pagan and Darryl Bowes of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs. 14 oz., named Seth Ian Rogan Bowes.
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Volunteers Yvonne Feedham (left) and Marilyn Marcaux sort books at the new Special Olympics Book Warehouse, where a book sale is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the group’s new location at the Alpine Centre, unit 32A, 100 Kalamalka Rd., upper west wide near the railroad tracks. The warehouse is home to thousands of high quality books on sale from 15 cents to a toonie. All proceeds go towards the operating of local Special Olympics sport programs. Book donations are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the warehouse on Saturdays during sale hours or call 250-545-1287 for pick-up.
Take steps to help prevent type 2 diabetes Editor’s note: The following column was written by Linda Boyd, community nutrionist with Interior Health, and dietetic intern Heather Morrow. Chances are you know someone with type 2 diabetes. That someone may even be you. Currently more than 2.7 million Canadians have type 2 diabetes. Genetics and lifestyle play a large role in the development of this serious health condition. Diabetes increases your risk of heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage, and even erectile dysfunction. Making a few lifestyle changes can dramatically lower the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Take these three important steps to reduce your risk. Get moving. Aim for 30 minutes of activity a day. Getting active doesn’t have to mean starting an exercise class or joining a gym. Choose activities that you enjoy or ones that you can do as a family — rake leaves, walk your kids to school, go for a bike ride after supper, or dance
the night away! Maintain a healthy weight. Extra weight around the belly area is a risk factor for diabetes. Even a modest amount of weight loss can reduce your risk. Speak with your health care professional about a healthy weight loss goal and ways to achieve it. Eat well. Have foods from at least three of the four food groups at each meal. Fill half your plate at supper with vegetables, a quarter with a protein (from the meat and alternatives group) and the other quarter with a starch (from the grain products group). Drink low-fat milk and choose low-fat yogurt or cheese. Keep your portions reasonable and go easy on high-fat spreads, dips, and sauces. Aim for two servings of fish each week and choose low-fat meats like extra lean beef, turkey, and skinless chicken. Try cooking with beans, lentils, and tofu. These meat alternatives are inexpensive and have many health benefits. Lastly,
cut out sugary drinks like soda. Sugary drinks provide extra calories and do not fill you up. For more great tips check out Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php. It is a great resource and it’s available online or at your local health unit. Eating healthy does require some basic cooking skills. If you would like to learn how to cook healthy, budget-friendly meals consider participating in a Food Skills for Families program. Food Skills for Families is a free hands-on program that makes healthy eating, shopping, and cooking easy, quick, and fun. To find out if there is a program near you, check with your local friendship centre, community centre, or other organizations that offer programs for parents or seniors. For more information visit: www.foodskillsforfamilies.ca or call the Canadian Diabetes Association at 1-800-665-6526 ext. 248.
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