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OCTOBER 2013 Volume 6.13

COOKING WITH JOANNE

BOWL OF WORMS ANYONE? Tasty edible worms!!! GO ALL OUT WITH THIS CREEPY HALLOWEEN RECIPE.

JELL-O-BLOOD WORMS INGREDIENTS: 1 (6 ounce) package raspberry gelatin or grape flavour 3(1/4 ounce) envelope unflavoured gelatin 3 cups boiling water 100 flexible plastic straws 1 tall slender container, same height as straws 3/4 cup whipping cream 12-16 drops food coloring DIRECTIONS: 1. In a bowl, combine gelatin 2. Add boiling water, stir until dissolved. Chill until lukewarm, about 20 minutes. 3. Pull straws to extend to full length, place in container. 4. Blend cream and food coloring with lukewarm gelatin mixture. Pour into container filling the straws. 5. Chill until gelatin in firm, about 8 hours. 6. Pull straws apart, run hot tap water for about 2 seconds over 3 to 4 straws at a time. Starting at the empty ends, push worms from straws with rolling pin, or use your fingers. Lay the worms on waxed paper. 7. Cover and chill until ready to eat.

Kids of all ages can make this recipe, though you may need a little help from your parents.

Marshmallows, chocolate meet apples!! A tasty treat made with fruit. A Fall or Halloween recipe. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 6-8 Granny smith apples (yummy) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 (28 ounce) bag large marshmallows 10 ounces milk chocolate (semi sweet or dark) 2 cups crushed graham crackers WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: 1. Remove the stems from the apples and stab a skewer in the apple where the stem was. Only stab it about 2 thirds of the apple. 2. In a sauce pan over low heat melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows are melted. 3. Dip apples in one at a time, then transfer to parchment paper. Refrigerate about 15 minutes. 4. In a double boiler (just put one pan over another pan with water) over low heat, melt the chocolate and stir constantly. 5. Dip an apple into the chocolate stopping about 2 thirds up. Then dip the apple into the crushed graham crackers, roll the apple until it is coated. Transfer the apple to parchment paper and refrigerate again for 15 min. 6. Do it the same for all the apples. ENJOY!!

By Joanne Murack

This recipe is submitted by Nicki Snowden.

BLUEBERRY & DARK CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING INGREDIENTS: 3 eggs 3/4 cup brown sugar (175ml) 2 tsp. vanilla (10ml) 4 cups Milk (1 litre) 5 cups cubes of dried bread (1.25 litres) (white or multigrain) 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen blueberries (250ml) 3 oz. 70% cacao chocolate, chopped coarsely (90 g) ( or chocolate chips) 1/3 cup almonds, chopped coarsely (80ml) DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 F. In Large bowl, beat together eggs, brown sugar and vanilla for 2 minutes. Stir in Milk. Add Bread. Mix and let sit 45 minutes. Add blueberries. Pour mixture into 8" (20 cm) square mold. Sprinkle with chocolate and almonds, pressing pieces lightly into surface. Bake 55 to 60 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.

PICKLED BEETS Ahh, Those lovely purple beautiful veggies, are most certainly a taste of my childhood.... This recipe was given to me from my grandmother, she canned beets in great amounts. Pickled beets are good for your diet!!! INGREDIENTS: 10 pounds fresh small-medium beets (remove and discard any spots and stems) 1 tablespoon pickling salt 1 quart white vinegar 1/4 cup whole cloves 2 cups white sugar (I now use sweetner) DIRECTIONS: 1. Place beets in a large stockpot with water, cover and boil until tender. Depending on the size of the beets approx. 20 minutes. Drain, keeping 2 cups of beet water. Let the beets cool, then peel.

2. Sterilize the jars. Immerse them in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Take the jars out of the water and fill them with beets and several cloves to each jar. (quarter the beets if they are a bit too big) 3. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, beet water, vinegar and pickling spice. Bring to a boil. Pour the brine over the beets in the jars and seal lids. 4. Do not seal the lids to tight. Let the bottled beets sit for a couple of days before using them. Then you can seal the lids tight. Also, when filling the jars with the brine leave about 1 inch from the top. Keep repeating the brine until your beets are gone. Amazing taste!!

MORE HANDY HOUSE-HOLD TIPS

1. Put a small amount of water in a glass when you microwave your pizza to keep the crust from getting chewy. 2. Use a magnet to find nails and studs in your wall. 3. A frozen saturated sponge in a bag makes an icepack that won't drip all over when it melts. 4. Use a staple remover to save your fingernails when trying to add things to your key ring. 5. Use a bread tab to hold your spot on a roll of tape 6. Freeze grapes to chill white wine without watering it down. AND FINALLY... 7. Turn bread upside down and cut it on the soft side,this saves the bread from getting squished and is easier to cut.

Hi Everyone,

My name is Denise Stewart and I am currently one of

the Board of Director's. I have lived at 215 Cedar Ave

for the past 11 years with my Husband Christian and

our 3 kids, Thyler, Kaitlyn and Connor. When we first

moved into the co-op I joined the Recreation

committee and a year later became the chair person

for a few years before becoming a Board of Director

which I have been since. I take my position on the

Board very seriously and consider myself to be a vocal

Board member as I feel that we are the voice for the

members. It is important for me to be a part of the

Board to continue to ensure that we all live in a safe

and healthy environment, a Community that we can say we are proud to raise our kids in and one that we

are part of.

It is the Board of Director's responsibility to ensure that all decisions being made are for the best interest of

all members’. That any situations that may be brought forth are dealt with in the utmost professional

manner and that any enquires or complaints are responded to. Every member has a right to have a voice and

it is the Boards responsibility to ensure that we advocate for you and that all matters are kept confidential.

In my current job I am a Customer Care Supervisor for a Builder. We build new homes and condo's. When a

homeowner has an escalated complaint or concerns it is my job to investigate and provide a resolution. One

that is fair to both the builder and the homeowner. I take every complaint and concern brought forth

seriously. I have extensive knowledge with best building practices including what is considered a deficiency in

a home and those that may pose a health hazzard. Because of my personal work experience this has given

me the knowledge required to make important decisions including request further investigations when it

may be required for the co-op and it's member's.

I have met some very good people here whom I think of as family and have been there for me through some

very tough times. I am very passionate about the co-op and the families who reside in it. It is important for us

all to live in an environment free from undue stress and truly a place we can call home.

The Board is required to make some very important decisions, it is also important for you to make the right

choice when voting for a Board of Director. One you feel would be best suited to be your voice when a

situation may arise and to ensure that we continue to live in a safe and comfortable environment.

I would be honored if you vote for me to be your voice and to continue to ensure that the community we live

in is a safe and healthy one.

Respectfully,

Denise Stewart

DENISE STEWART FOR DIRECTOR

KELLY’S KIDS KORNER by Kelly Kedistos

HI KIDS!!! I hope you are all doing great and settled into school. What happened to your Fall picture Entries???? No one entered a thing!!! I am going to take a different approach to announcing the contests. I will be printing out some flyers announcing contests and delivering them to your homes. Hopefully then more of you creative kids will enter for the awesome prizes. I look forward to seeing you all participate this year! GOOD LUCK!

A few dates to remember for October/ November: October 14th – Thanksgiving October 15th – Eid al-Adha October 27th – Co-op Halloween Event October 30th – Parkfarm AGM October 31- Halloween November 3rd -Time changes November 3rd - Diwali November 11th-Rememberance Day November 13th – World Kindness Day November 28th – Hanukkah Begins

October 14th was Thanksgiving Day. I hope

you all enjoyed your extra long weekend. Do you know that this long weekend was the very first time that there was a P.A. Day was scheduled the same time as the Holiday long weekend?? I hope you and your family had a wonderful time and celebrated everything you are thankful for. I am thankful for my loving family and friends. What are you thankful for?

Eid al-Adha began October 15th. Happy Eid to all the families in our community that celebrate this special holiday.

The Halloween event is coming up! Did you all mark your calendars?? The Rec committee has planned some TOTALLY AMAZING events this past summer and I’m sure this one will be great too. I hope to see you all there on Sunday, October 27th at 3:00 sharp for some Halloween fun!

Halloween is on a Thursday night this year making it a school night. The earlier you start, the more candy you get and the earlier you get back home. I think any time between 6:30 and 7:00PM is a good time to go Trick or Treating. The following are some tips that can be really helpful when you are Trick or Treating:

1. Plan a route in advance.

Trick-or-treating could take you several

streets away from your house, which

can cause sore legs and a bit of

frustration. Avoid long paths by

mapping out a route before leaving the

house. Stick to paths that you and your

child are familiar with to avoid getting

lost.

2. Wear comfy shoes.

Make sure you and your children are in

comfortable, well-fitting shoes. Girls in

dresses should avoid heels, and all

shoelaces should be double-tied to

avoid tripping in the dark.

3. Stay well-lit.

Apply reflective tape to your child’s

costume to ensure they are seen by

drivers on the road. Also, carry a

flashlight with you to keep your child’s

path lit at all times.

4. Make sure all costumes are short.

Long costumes that drag on the ground

can be dangerous, especially at night.

After purchasing your child’s costume,

make sure it’s an appropriate length,

and hem anything that’s too long to

avoid tripping.

5. Avoid masks.

Masks can make it difficult for your

child to see or breathe. If possible, skip

the mask altogether and use non-toxic

make-up to complete the costume

instead.

6. Use flexible props.

Try to avoid costumes that have

weapons as accessories. But if your

child’s costume won’t be complete

without a weapon, make sure it is

rubber or plastic. Choose a prop that

won’t cause injury to your child or their

friends.

7. Check your child’s candy.

When sorting through candy at the end

of the night, be sure to throw away any

candy that is not in its original

wrapper, or looks as though it has been

opened.

On November 3rd , the time will change. It is the fall season and a good way to remember which way to turn

your clock an hour ahead or behind is by remembering the saying; “Spring Forward” (for Spring) and “Fall Back (for Fall). So turn all your clocks back one hour and enjoy the extra hour of sleep!

Diwali is also on November 3rd this year.

Diwali (Dīvali, Dīpāwali, or Deepavali) is a festival of lights observed on the 15th day of the month of Kartika in the Hindu calendar. Many people in Canada celebrate Diwali each year.

Diwali is also known as the "Festival of Lights".

What do people do?

Many Canadians celebrate Diwali, which is known as the “Festival of Lights”. It is a joyous festival that attracts plenty of media and public attention in Canada. Various community groups, businesses, schools and associations celebrate Diwali each year. Some companies have corporate Diwali dinners and some communities organize carnivals or gatherings that feature firework displays. Many Diwali festivals feature dances, street lighting, and plays.

Many women wear fine jewelry and silk outfits to celebrate Diwali. Some women and girls use mehendi, which is a temporary henna decoration, on their palms. Many homes that celebrate Diwali have assorted sweets, savories and Diwali herbs. Various lights,

candles and sparklers are lit inside and outside homes, particularly in courtyards, on Diwali.

Background

Diwali is called the "Festival of Lights" and is celebrated to honor Rama-chandra, the seventh avatar (incarnation of the god Vishnu). It is believed that on this day Rama returned to his people after 14 years of exile during which he fought and won a battle against the demons and the demon king, Ravana. People lit their houses to celebrate his victory over evil (light over darkness).

The goddess of happiness and good fortune, Lakshmi, also figures into the celebration. It is believed that she roams the earth on this day and enters the house that is pure, clean, and bright. Diwali celebrations may vary in different communities but its significance and spiritual meaning is generally “the awareness of the inner light”.

On November 11th, take the time to reflect on what Remembrance Day really means. What it means to you and your family, friends and their families and our country. Remembrance Day, to me, means that I am lucky to have the life I live and the way I live it. I am thankful for what took place many years ago and what still takes place in order for my family to live a life of freedom and choice. I also reflect on the loved ones my family and friends have lost and miss dearly and remember all the good times spent with one another.

World kindness day is on Wednesday, November 13th. I have never recognised this day before! This year, I will to my best to do some random acts of kindness to the people I come into contact with. A simple compliment or kind words go a long way. Let me know if you did anything randomly kind..i’d love to hear about it!!

Hanukkah begins November 28th this year.

Many Jewish communities in Canada observe

the first day of Hanukkah, which marks the

start of Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or

Festival of Lights. Hanukkah is an eight-day

Jewish observance that remembers the Jewish

people's struggle for religious freedom. What

do people do?

Jewish communities in Canada celebrate the first day of Hanukkah on the 25th day of the month of Kislev in the Jewish calendar. The Hanukkah period lasts for 8 days and is celebrated from the 25th day of Kislev to the second day of Tevet. The first night of Hanukkah (or Chanukah) starts with special blessings at sunset the day before the 25th of Kislev. Many Jewish people light the hanukiah (or chanukkiyah), which is a type of candelabrum.

Hanukkah is a time for gift-giving so some

people give gift baskets to others. Some

organizations coordinate events, such as a

Hanukkah Party, for children. These events

often include singing, drama, and entertaining

activities involving the dreidel, which is a toy

used for games. Many Jewish Canadians

prepare and eat meals fried in olive oil, such

as potato cakes, and different fried breads. It

is has also been tradition for the Canadian

prime minister to join in Jewish Canadians in

lighting a candle to celebrate Hanukkah.

Background

Hanukkah commemorates the Jewish people’s successful rebellion against the Syrians in the Maccabean War in 162 BCE. A ritual cleansing and re-dedication of the Temple occurred after the Jewish people’s victory. It is believed that there was only enough consecrated oil to keep the lamp burning for one day but the small bottle of oil miraculously lasted for eight days. Hanukkah, also known as Hanukkah, is referred as the Feast of Lights or Festival of Lights for this reason

Until Next time Kids.

KELLY

My family and I have been members of Parkfarm Co-op since November 1, 1991. Yes, we moved in the day after Halloween, so our 22nd Anniversary will soon be coming up. Adrian and I have sat on committees fully participating to the best of our ability from time to time, in these last 22 years. We have seen many changes, some for the good, some not. I can now honestly say that I have now sat on ALL Committees; Chairing, Recreation, Participation and Newsletter. Since being elected last year for my first term as a member of the Board of Directors I have come to know the Co-op and all the ins and outs of a Non-Profit organization such as ours, it has truly been an eye opener. I have sat and listened to and celebrated many new events and community gatherings. Watching with pleasure, the community being rebuilt and listening to the changes, that we as your Board of Directors will be and have been doing over the last 2 years. It certainly has opened my eyes to the smallest of details as well as being part of the decision making. I am very proud to have been elected and I thank all that voted for me last year. In our 22 years of Cooperative living we as a family, have been through many of the hardships that raising a young family on little to no income have had to endure, praising Cooperative living, and struggling as many do, to be members in good standing. Trust me when I say…We’ve Been there. Done that. Got the T-Shirt. If re-elected as a Board of Director I will continue to do my best to make the right decisions on behalf of all members of Parkfarm Co-op. My strengths are in compassion, empathy and decisiveness. I may not promise you a Rose Garden but I will be sure to take all the situations into consideration coming to a collective agreement with my committee members. I hope that you will consider me for re-election so that as the years go on I can and will continue to learn and grow, making correct and decisive decisions on your behalf and the better of Parkfarm Community. I look forward to seeing many of you next Wednesday. Feel free to come and speak to me at anytime. My door is always open. Sincerely Yours Catherine M. Laird Th #56

CATHERINE LAIRD FOR DIRECTOR

By Kim Maddin

After you come down from your sugar high, it is time to curl up with a good book. Here are a few titles of some great books to get you in the Halloween spirit. These, and many other great books, can all be found at your local library. (Just up the street for us!) In the children’s area of the library there is a special section just filled with Halloween books.

For the young ones

Five Little Pumpkins The five little pumpkins rhyme illustrated with real faces, which babies love to look at. Author: Scott, Michael Publisher: New York : Hyperion Books for Children, 2003.

On Halloween Night A fun, cumulative rhyme tells the story of Emily as she dresses for Halloween. Author: Ziefert, Harriet Publisher: New York : Puffin Books, 2001.

The Ugly Pumpkin I love this story; it is perfect for Thanksgiving and Halloween. An oddly-shaped pumpkin is sad that no one chose him for Halloween, but perhaps he is meant for something special instead. Author: Horowitz, Dave, 1970 Publisher: New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2005.

The Pumpkin Elf mystery [11] (A Ready, Freddy Adventure) The Ready, Freddy series are great beginner chapter books. In this one, Freddy’s decorated pumpkin goes missing, can he make a new one in time for Halloween? Author: Klein, Abby Publisher: New York : Blue Sky Press, 2007.

Babymouse Monster Mash A very popular graphic novel for young readers! Babymouse has a vivid imagination, and it takes over on Halloween. Authors: Holm, Jennifer L. Publisher: New York : Random House, 2008

DVDS (Yes, the library even has DVDs to borrow, including new releases and TV series)

Teens

A Newbery Halloween; a dozen scary stories by Newbery award-winning authors A collection of Halloween stories, by such award-winning authors as E.L. Konigsburg, Beverly Cleary, Virginia Hamilton, and Paul Fleischman. (Some of my favourite authors!) Publisher: New York : Delacorte Press, 1993.

Scary Stories for Halloween Nights A collection of scary short stories suitable for Halloween reading by brave, older children. Publisher: Toronto : Sterling Publ., 2005.

The Graveyard Book Warning, Neil Gaiman is known for his dark, but humorous books, such as Coraline. Story of a young boy that has been raised by ghosts in a graveyard. Author: Gaiman, Neil Publisher: New York : HarperCollins, 2008.

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown A “must watch” classic for Halloween Publisher: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, 2000.

Spooky Buddies Publisher: Burbank, CA : Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, 2011.

Ashes A dystopian story where most of the world’s population has been killed, while those who remain are either zombies or have super senses. The main character is 17, so this is meant for older teens. Author: Bick, Ilsa J. Publisher: New York : Egmont USA, 2011.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children A thrilling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, this book sends shivers up your spine. Author: Riggs, Ransom Publisher: Philadelphia : Quirk Books, 2011.

Adult

Non-Fiction Books to give you ideas on what to do with that pumpkin you just bought!

Extreme Pumpkin Carving For those with some time on their hands, a real challenge for a show stopper pumpkin. Author: Hood, Vic Publisher: East Petersburg, PA : Fox Chapel Pub., 2004.

Carving Pumpkins Simple ideas for children, with parental supervision of course! Authors: Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971 Publisher: Ann Arbor, MI : Cherry Lake, 2013.

Haunted Halloween Stories 13 Chilling Read-a-loud tales The title says it all. Author: Christensen, Jo-Anne Publisher: Edmonton : Ghost House Books, 2003

Hallowe'en Party Agatha Christie’s famous detective, Hercule Poirot stars in this classic mystery. Author: Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 Publisher: London : HarperCollinsPublishers, 2003.

The Horror Writers Association presents Blood lite II Overbite : an anthology of humorous horror stories Edited by Kevin J. Anderson Publisher: New York : Gallery Books, 2010

Decorating pumpkins and gourds 20 fun and stylish projects for decorating pumpkins, gourds, and squashes Author: Schneebeli-Morrell, Deborah Publisher: New York : Cico Books, 2008.

Where Did Halloween Come From? I was thinking what I should write about that I know

enough to talk about, and the question of Halloween

came to mind. Have you ever asked yourself, "Who in

the world ever thought of the idea of walking around in

weird costumes, trick or treating, and/or putting a

carved-out pumpkin in your window?"

Don’t you think that Halloween is really one of the

strangest days of the year, is it not? You might be

wondering where and when did Halloween customs

originate or better yet how the celebration of such a day

ever got started. Well I did some research and this is

what I found:

The many customs we have today in relation to

Halloween have their origins in the religious practices

of the Romans and the Druids, therefore dating back

many centuries. The Romans worshiped various Gods

and on October 31, a special feast was held in honor of

Pomona, Goddess of the fruit trees. Later, the Druids,

an ancient order of Celtic priests in Britain, made this

feast an even more extensive celebration by also

honoring Samhain, Lord of the dead.

This was normally done on November 1

and it was therefore decided to

conveniently honor both Pomona and

Samhain on October 31 and November

1.

These Druids believed that on the eve of

November 1st (October 31 also known

as All Hallow’s Eve) Samhain called

together wicked souls or spirits which

had been condemned to live in the

bodies of animals during the year which had just

transpired. Since they were afraid of these spirits, they

chose October 31 as a day to sacrifice to their Gods,

hoping they would protect them. They really believed

that on this day they were surrounded by strange spirits,

ghosts, witches, fairies, and elves that came out to hurt

them. In addition to this, they also believed that cats

were holy animals, as they considered them to represent

people who lived formerly, and as punishment for evil

deeds were reincarnated as a cat. All this explains why

witches, ghosts, and cats are a part of Halloween today.

The custom of trick-or-treating and the use of "jack-o'-

lanterns" come from Ireland. Hundreds of years ago,

Irish farmers went from house to house, begging for

food, in the name of their ancient Gods, to be used at

the village Halloween celebration. They would promise

good luck to those who gave them good, and made

threats to those who refused to give. They simply told

the people, "You either treat me, or else I will trick

you!"

The apparently harmless lightened pumpkin face or

"jack-o'-lantern" actually is an old Irish symbol of

damned soul. A man named Jack was supposed to be

unable to enter heaven due to his miserliness, and

unable to enter hell because he had played practical

jokes on the devil. As a result, he was

condemned to wander over the earth

with his lantern until the Day of

Judgment (i.e., the end of the world).

The Irish were so afraid that they

would receive an identical plight that

they began to hollow out pumpkins

and place lighted candles inside to

scare away evil spirits from their

home. Today we celebrate Halloween

just like we do Thanksgiving with

pumpkins, ghosts, costumes and candy

as part of the modern Halloween tradition. Whatever

religious beliefs we follow, there is no harm in

celebrating a night of fun for our kids and adults alike –

Happy Halloween!

GAIL ANDERSON FOR DIRECTOR

Hello Everyone,

My name is Gail Anderson. I live at 19 Fox Run Crescent. Most of you know

me as a reliable recreation committee member. I have been a positive,

active member for over 10 years! I will like to take this opportunity to

experience being a motivated member of the Board of Directors. I feel I am

very capable of representing the interest of the rank and file members of

the Parkfarm community. Also I can be dependable, accountable and firmly

confidential.

I very much enjoy being a part of our community. Having many years of experience in our community

organising activities and planning events, I have the understanding needed to achieve many challenges that

may lie ahead. I am confident that I would be dedicated and committed to represent the needs of our

community and its members.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Gail Anderson

Article submitted by Maria Bates

Making Time for Family…& Improve Everyone’s Quality of Life!

It is easy to sit down in front of the TV or computer and decide that this is your best way to relax and distress. Research tells us that people tend to follow other’s habits and styles, particularly those with whom we spend the most time. Especially important is for parents to remember that our children watch and will mimic the lifestyle behaviours we practice.

One of the best ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle and decrease your stress is to make time for your family. It is easy to build family activities into your week. On a rotating basis have each member of the family suggest an activity that everyone will participate in. You might want to make some guidelines around the activity such as it must involve physical activity, must be within a specific cost, and most importantly must be fun. You might even want to include your ex-tended family or friends to join you and help get them active. Need some ideas? These websites list some great suggested activities so you can get started on more healthy, active family time today.

http://www.toronto.com/guide/family http://outdoors.ca/en-CA/Articles/FamilyActivitiesInCanada.aspx

October’s Health Promotion Dates

Autism Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Healthy Workplace Month

International Walk to School Month Learning Disabilities Awareness Month The Flu Shot: Influenza Immunization Awareness Month

Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 6 to October 12 ADHD Awareness week, October 14 to October 21

National School Safety Week, October 17 to October 23 World Mental Health Day, October 10

Fire Prevention Week, October 6 to October 12 World Food Day, October 16

International Stuttering Awareness Day, October 22

(Control + click on each bullet point to learn more)

Save Money, Eat Healthy!

Making smart choices saves money. Evaluate how you spend your money on food. What unnecessary items do you purchase? Do you eat out often? The first way to save money on food is to limit or cut out unnecessary food spending. Some specific ways to do this:

Cut the junk. Evaluate how much money you are spending on items such as soda (regular or diet), cookies, crackers, prepackaged meals, processed foods, etc. Limit or completely cut out these unhealthy foods. Your wallet and your body will thank you.

Eat out less. Even just reducing your meals out by 1 or 2 times per week can easily save you at least $15 - $25 per week. This is an easy way to save money and even have some extra to spend on higher quality foods.

Stick to your grocery list. The more prepared you are when you get to the store the less impulse purchases you will make. So write out a grocery list and stick to it!

Shop the perimeter of the store first. This way you will fill your cart with healthy whole foods like fresh produce and meat, leaving less room for the "junk food fillers" and thus saving money.

Cook large portions. It saves time to cook once and eat multiple times. One idea is to make a big pot of soup at the beginning of the week or whenever you go food shopping. When you don't feel like cooking, help yourself to a hearty bowlful along with a green salad. This makes a nutritious but inexpensive lunch or dinner anytime.

Beware of hidden sugars. Many packaged or processed foods contain high levels of hidden sugar. They may be easy to prepare and fill your family up for cheap, but too much sugar causes rapid swings in energy and blood sugar, and can contribute to many serious health problems. Hidden sugar may be listed as corn syrup, molasses, brown rice syrup, cane juice, fructose, dextrose, or maltose. Avoid foods such as instant mashed potatoes, white bread, canned soups and vegetables, refined pasta, and sugary cereals. Satisfy your sweet tooth with naturally sweet food such as fruit, peppers, and sweet potatoes. Reprinted from: http://helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_on_budget.htm

Health Tip…Know your good carbs from your bad carbs

Healthy carbs (sometimes known as good carbs) include whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables. Healthy carbs are digested slowly, providing long-lasting energy and keeping blood sugar and insulin levels stable. Unhealthy carbs (or bad carbs) are foods such as white flour, refined sugar, and white rice that have been stripped of all bran, fiber, and nutrients. Un-healthy carbs digest quickly and cause spikes in blood sugar levels and only short-lived energy.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women and its cause is unknown. We truly believe that every dollar Canadians donate to research brings us one step closer to discovering the causes of breast cancer, better methods to prevent and detect it, treatments that are more effective and improving the quality of life for survivors.

In 2013:

...an estimated 23, 800 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 5,000 will die from it. ...approximately 65 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer every day ...approximately 14 Canadian women will die of breast cancer every day ...1 in 9 women is expected to develop breast cancer during her lifetime (age 90) and 1 in 29 will die from it. ...it is expected that 200 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 60 will die from it. ...Breast cancer death rates have declined in all ages combined and in every age group since the mid-1990s. The incidence rate in Canada has been rising steadily since the late 1980's, most likely due to increased awareness and organized breast screening programs. The use of hormone replacement therapy among post-menopausal women could also be a contributing factor.

Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

Some women who have more than one breast cancer risk never develop breast cancer, and many women (approx 70%) had no risk factors at all.

Factors which have consistently found to increase your risk of breast cancer:

Being a women - approx. 99% of breast cancers occur in women Age - risk increases as you get older Having a personal breast cancer history Having a close relative (s) with breast cancer Early menstruation (before age 12) Late menopause (after age 55) Taking hormone replacement therapy Delayed childbirth (having a first baby after the age of 30 or never having had a baby) Being overweight after menopause, based on your BMI (body mass index)

Factors which have been less consistently found to increase breast cancer risk:

Drinking alcohol - recommendations for cancer control suggest that women drink less than one drink per day

Breastfeed- studies are showing that the longer you breastfeed the greater the protection

Being physically inactive - exercising for at least 30 minutes, five days per week may help maintain overall health

Smoking tobacco and breathing second-hand smoke - increases a woman's chance of developing several types of cancer including breast cancer

Amesbury UK. "Oldest Settlement in the UK?" - Taken from the BBC News Oct 12 2013 An Ancient settlement is being uncovered at Stonehenge. A group of archaeologists is undertaking a major dig in Wiltshire, which it is hoped could explain why Stonehenge was built where it was. The team, which consists of leading experts in the Mesolithic period, also hopes to confirm Amesbury as the oldest continuous settlement in the UK. The site already boasts the biggest collection of flints and cooked animal bones in north-western Europe. The dig in Amesbury will run until 25 October. (The term Mesolithic refers to specific groups of archaeological cultures defined as falling between the Palaeolithic and the Neolithic). 'Something really special' Andy Rhind-Tutt from Amesbury Museum said Amesbury pre-dated Stonehenge by as much 5,000 years, and could "go a long way" to explaining why Stonehenge is where it is. "No-one would have built

Stonehenge without there being something really special about the area.” There must have been something there beforehand and Amesbury may well be it - [it could be] one of the greatest Mesolithic sites in the country." Mr Rhind-Tutt said the team would also be looking to "find evidence of settlement for 10,000 BC". "In previous excavations, they've found evidence of settlement up to 7,596 BC - a boar's tusk - but we're not at the bottom of the trench yet.” Thatcham near Newbury [in Berkshire] is proving to be the oldest continuous settlement in the UK, but if Amesbury has older evidence this time, then it will be instead. "At the moment, it is only 104 years short of being the oldest." Well-preserved remains of a Mesolithic settlement dating from 7,700 BC have previously been found at Thatcham, which is 41 miles (66km) from Amesbury. The Amesbury dig will also be filmed and made into a documentary by the BBC, Smithsonian, CBC and others to be screened at a later date. The project is being led by Buckingham University.

We are actively seeking a Parkfarm member who would be kind enough to baby sit our son at a fee starting first week of January 2014. Please contact Bernadette and Eddie: House # 40. Email is kawooyabgn@yahoo.com or jedluk2@gmail.com Eddie and Bernadette house #40.

A Card more Priceless than Master Card…

By Kim Maddin

For my first article with the Fox

Runner, I thought I would write about

something very important to me, your

local library.

We are lucky enough to live just a

few blocks from Richmond Hill’s largest

library, right at Yonge and Major

Mackenzie. Membership is free to all York

Region residents and what you will find

behind the library doors may surprise

you. The modern library is much more

than a book warehouse, it focuses on

community and encourages people to

gather, have a coffee, a chat and to learn

new things.

To get a membership to this great

place, you need to have proof of your

address; a Driver License or a bill, such as

your hydro or phone bill, something with

your name and address on it. There is

even a special card for children 12 and

under. A parent or guardian just needs to

show their ID for a child to become a

member.

Now with this card you have

access to many things, books of course,

movies (even new releases), CDs,

databases, great programs, local history,

free wifi, e-books, Freegal (music

downloads), computers that have word

processing, spread sheets and even photo

editing and there is always a librarian

around to help you navigate through new

technology or to find

that perfect book to

read this weekend.

For children they offer many free

programs as well as some amazing paid

programs. Some of these programs are

chess, math, French, book clubs, story

times, Lego, reading help, crafts and

games nights plus many special programs

during school holidays. The shelves are

full of books for school projects, popular

titles, graphic novels and much more for

every age. The website has school project

guides based on the curriculum in York

Region. There is a program called Tumble

Books for younger kids that reads books

aloud to them and encourages them to

read along as well. There is also a

language learning database called Little

Pim, which teaches many different

languages including French and English.

There is a special area on the website for

teens with access to high school project

guides, research help, book lists and there

is even a teen librarian to help you out.

Check out the library’s website for a list of

all that this wondrous place offers! (Also

find the library on Facebook and Twitter!)

http://www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/RH

PL/

Parkfarm Co-op. Office Hours for: October 2013

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10:30AM to 6:00PM

Office Hours: 9:00AM to 4:30PM Recycling

Office Hours: 9:00AM to 4:30PM

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11:30AM to 7:00PM

Office Hours: 10:30AM to 6:00PM

Office Hours: 9:00AM to 4:30PM Garbage & Recycling

Office Hours: 9:00AM to 4:30PM

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Thanksgiving!

Office Hours: 10:30AM to 6:00PM

Office Hours: 9:00AM to 4:30PM Recycling

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Office Hours: 11:30AM to 7:00PM

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Garbage & Recycling

Office Hours: 9:00AM to 4:30PM

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Office Hours: 11:30AM to 7:00PM

Office Hours: 10:30AM to 6:00PM

Office Hours: 9:00AM to 4:30PM Recycling AGM Meeting All Co-op Members at 7:30PM

Office Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm

These are the people who make it all happen…….

#9 – Jay Jamwant – Editor

#54 - Kelly Kedistos - Kelly's Kids Korner and

Secretary/Treasurer

#56 - Adrian Knaud - Something to think about

#7 - Joanne Murak - Joanne's Cooking

#30 - Shiraz Hudda – Things I know

#30 - Sukaina Hudda - Birthdays, Anniversaries,

Photographer, Fun n Games

# 75 - Maria Bates - Health and Wellness

#64 – Svetlana - Distribution

#223 - Kim Maddin – Literacy and You

#38 - Rashida Samji – Committees Updates

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comments please direct your enquiries to

thefoxrunner@yahoo.com or call Jay at 647-383-8466.

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